Evening Star Newspaper, January 6, 1942, Page 31

T B—12 WOMEN'S FEATURES. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1942. WOMEN’S FEATURES. ‘Pioneering’ Still Is in Fashion for Those With Both Energy and Courage There’s Always Some New Field of Endeavor Open To the Modern Woman Test Pilot Proves Efficiency ‘And Femininity Wil Blend; ‘Good Will’ Full-Time Job By Helen Vogt Just for the fun of it, let’s indulge in that good old feminine indoor sport of talking abou® other women. They're interesting creatures to discuss, even if you don't know them well enough to criticize their hair- styles or the way they handle the servant problem. For example, we've heard about some interesting ladies who're doing rather unusual jobs and doing them well enough to attract national at- tention. Such a woman is Alma Heslin, the only woman test pilot in the world. Miss Heslin hails from Spokane, Wash., although she now writes “piper Aircraft Corp., Lock Haven, Pa.” on the back of her envelopes. She’s a tiny person, tips the scales at 110 and looks much younger than her 30 years. She has been flying since 1936 and has never had to bale out in a parachute since that time. Her job at the airplane factory is to fly new planes at altitudes of 15,000 and 20,000 feet to test their strength before delivery. You can call it nice work, if you want to. However, despite her dangerous and unusual job, Miss Heslin is just as feminine and meticulous about her grooming as she can be. Not long ago she was in New York to get herself in condition to resume her strenu- ous work, and guess what method she took. . . . Believe it or not she went in for massage and exercise at one schools! Right now, Little, Brown & Co. is about to present her new book, “Ad- venture Was the Compass,” which 1s the story of how Miss Heslin and & young woman : mnployed in the office of the aircraf. corporation flew to Alaska and back in a two-place closed monoplan.. In fact most of the 125 young women employed in Lock Haven on the assembly line and in the upholstery rooms fly a plane and can be pressed into service at the week end, deliver- ing orders! The second of our women-who- are-going-places is Margot Boulton de Roditi, who has begun the tremendous task of making Vene- rguelans aware of what's going on in the United States—and vice versa. Mme. Roditi has spent a good part of her life in Paris, and when she came here at the out- break of the war was surprised to| find that we had small knowledge of her country and they of us. So, ghe returned to Caracas and with private funds donated by leading citizens of Venezuela opened a cul- tural and information center open to people of both countries. For the past six months Mme. Roditi has directed daily classes in English and has gathered books and periodicals from South America and the United States. Schools and colleges in this country have been tnvited to use the center as a clear- | ing house for information on Vene- suela. The 1500 American families | In Vegezuela have found the idea invaluable, as have hundreds of visitors who have been entertained | there. So successful has Mme. Roditi been in her work to establish a closer friendship between the two | nations that_the Office of the Co- | ordinetor of Inter-American Affairs here in Washington has bestowed & grant upon the center and will provide a full-time, paid teacher. Up until this time, Mme. Roditi | cation card and flashlight. | last evening was one in plaid in the of New York's success and beauty -— But she had a good idea—and she kept at it. Both of these young and attrac- tive women have become success- ful in jobs to which they've given their utmost energy and resource- fulness. Modern pioneers are what they are—and capable, too. Informal Fashions At ‘Hellzapoppin’’ It hasn't been a very “dressy” sea- son as far as opening night at the National is concerned, and last night's audience was no exception. However, this spirit of informality which seems likely to become in- creasingly important is not without its fashion significance. While clothes are usually street length, they are new-looking and fashion- right. Millinery reflects the modes of the moment and the theater audi- ence can be depended upon to give an accurate picture of what smart women are wearing in Washington. The “good black dress’ continues to be favored by the first-nighters who add dash with perky little hats. Pastels, both in tiny calots and big- ger brimmed models, stood out as the winter favorite, although there was & smattering of flower-trimmed chapeaux and a first glimpse of those “white touches” which usually pop up about this time. Incidentally, before we had a chance to mention that they are in & local shop, we saw the first of the “defense handbags”—completely equipped with first-aid kit, identifi- Noted accepted sion. Tasty Dish Change the regular run of maca- roni and cheese mixture by mixing in & cup or so of chopped cooked ham, mushrooms, tuna, 13 cup “over-the-shoulder” ver- H V. has had only voluntary assistance in carrying on this important work. crumbled cooked bacon or cubed browned link sausages. Brighten the Wintry Days With This Pretty Frock By Barbara Bell Here is a frock which will bring sunshine into the dreariest winter months for your little girl. Simple #s one-two-three to make, as you oan see by the diagram. Pattern No. 1484-B is completed when you add a dart-sewn front to a dart- sewn back and add two sleeves. You can finish it with the adorable round white collar or the low sweet- heart neck shown in our small pketch—whichever is more becoming to the child you are making it for. With this pattern you can make & flock of school dresses which will see a little girl straight through the balance of the year! Or, you can make the most flattering of party frocks—in taffeta, silk crepe or fine wool crepe. We predict that youll use this design again and again for the daughters in your family— for while it is extremely simple to use, it produces a dress of excep- tional smartness. The darts through the waistline give the dress a charming silhouette —and one which is universally be- coming to youngsters— whether they are chubbies or slim as pipe- stems. Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1484-B is designed for sizes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 years. Size 3 requires 1% yards of 36-inch material, ¥ yard contrast for oollar, 1Y, yards rick rack. Send 15 cents for the new Fashion Book, just published. Contains scores of smart new styles, in all sizes from 1 to 52. BARBARA BELL, WASHINGTON STAR. Inclose 25 cents for Pattern No. 1484-B. Size through spring. Not a spectacular but an important job is being done by the girls in Government offices— and they insist upon femininity as well as efficiency in clothes for business wear. Typic.* selec- tion is this blue wool-gabardine suit with straight, inverted pleat skirt and tricky buttoned pockets. Evelyn Ryan, who works in the Maritime Commission, models the outfit which is good from now | Suffer From High what they think of it. One boy said my babble. everybody will thing I'm {11.” Well, C. B, there’s an outside interest in themselves. eager to give out with your own ideas and opinions, that you lit- erally don't give the other fellow a chance to get a word in edgewise. When you understand why you talk so much, the remedy becomes apparent. You must shift your mind off yourself and develop an interest in other people. This won't be easy, but you can do it. Before you have a date, sit down and do some deliberate brain-beat- ing about the boy, his activities and interests. And don’t let your nfind sneak back to wondering what he thinks about you! Put the emphasis on him, for a change. What are his opinions about the war? What sports does he like? In what studies is he most inter- ested, and why? Are his ideas about the movies, swing bands and radio comedians anything like yours? When you ask yourself these ques- tions, you'll probably be surprised at how little you really know about the boy and the way his mind works. During the date itself, resist every impulse to express your own ideas, beyond what is necessary to make him talk. Of course, that doesn't mean you should shut up like a clam. ~After all, any conversation should be a two-way proposition, not a speaker-and-audience ha- rangue. You'll have to make com- ments and ask questions, but let him do the conversational pitching for a change, while you merely do the catching. And be interested in what he is saying. It will take time to train yourself to be a good listener, but it's worth the effort. Boys like to talk, too! You'll have to follow much the same procedure when you are at & party, or in any group, even & group of your girl friends. Don't endeavor to emulate the Great Stone Face all of a sudden. Don’t just squelch your every impulse to talk, because that will make you dull. Merely shift your interest to other people and quit prattling constantly about your own affairs. If you do this, you'll not only in- crease your popularity rating with boys, but you'll undoubtedly make girls like you better also, Q. Recently I wrote & letter to & boy who lives out of town, and who has taken me out just once, inviting him to my school dance. I asked him to telephone me to discuss fur- ther details, and inclosed 20 cents to pay for his call. I explained that I would have called him if he had had & phone. Many have criticized me for send- ing the money, and I'd like to have your opinion. Did I insult the boy? GERALDINE. should have been “insulted” at your Many Girls Talk Too Much, But There Are Very Few Who Will Confess It Ones Who Babble Incessantly Spirits And Personal Interest | By Kay Caldwell and Alden Harrison There are plenty of girls in the world who talk too much, but few who will admit that they do. So C. B., who recently wrote us a letter about this | problem, ranks as a rather unusual case. She not only chatters excessively, but she realizes it and wants to do something about it! “I am extremely friendly,” she explains. “I get acquainted easily, and once I get started talking, I can’t stop. I have asked some of my friends my conversation was extremely inter- esting, but that I just went on and on, while he had to sit and listen to “I've tried to correct this, but every time I come home from a party or a date, I realize again how much I talked that night. I know this is keeping me from being more popular with boys. Please try to think of some solution for this problem. I'm afraid if I just shut up like a clam, chance that this is & nervous habit which requires professional attention. But most girls who babble too much are merely suffering from a combination of high spirits and an excessive When you are talking, you are the center of attraction. Your ego likes that, so you keep right on. talking to hold the spotlight. You are so wrapped up in yourself, and so%- well-meant gesture of inclosing the cost of the call. We don't think it | was necessary, but it's always better | to be thoughtful about small finan- | cial detalls than to be careless or “chiseling.” If the boy took it all right, we'd | suggest that you quit worrying about | it. However, in dealing with most boys, it's just as well not to insist on paying every little expense such as this. The lordly male usually | enjoys making the generous gesture | of spending money on & girl—when | he has it to spend—so why deprive him of the pleasure? Our “Pointers on Popularity” booklet contains some excellent advice on oconversation, along 'with dozens of other tips for mak- ing you a better-liked person. Get it by sending 5 cents (stamps or coin) to Kay Caldwell and Alden Harrison, in care of this paper. "Qust Liohin, AN ‘74@”’;' By Dorothy Murray If you're planning a trip in the near future you'll need a small traveling bag such as the one of cowhide that is fitted with many practical articles. It has a remov- able mirror, the usual jars for pow- der and creams and bottles for as- tringent, an atomizer, nail file, scis- sors and separate compartments for | jewelry, stockings and cleansing tis- sues. With all the items set around the edge there is still enough room in the center to carry a change of | clothing. . . . An inexpensive article that is also essential for a trip is a little clothes- line with eight tiny pins, ideal when laundering stockings and lingerie. The set comes in a case made of rayon satin and in almost all colors. . . . Take special care of your blouses, sweaters and jackets by placing them under a cover designed espe- cially for them. It is made of & plastic material that is dampproof, easily cleaned and will hold- five garments. The transparent covers have slide fastenings and come in white banded in a color. . . . Slip your tired feet into an at- tractive pair of quilted rayon scuffs made of a floral patterned material, which probably can be matched to your new quilted bathrobe. . . . A truly feminine cigarette case is Beauty Hints Of Mauve Decade Masque Containing Milk and Lemon Juice Advised By Patricia Lindsay “Keep your beauty routine simple these days, make it thorough and repeat it often,” is the advice of Miss Beatrice Kay, petite star of the current radio program “The Gay Nigeties.” Miss Kay, who is now recognized as an authority on the mauve decade, takes her cue from the beauty recipes of that era. “Women of the mauve decade,” she relates, “were noted for their exquisite complexions. Yet their beauty schedules were so simple. Soap, with plenty of water, supple- mented by individual homemade formulas which featured such mun- dane aids as lemon juice, Epsom salt or milk, seemed to suffice.” Of these Mim Kay favors two. ‘Two or three times a week, at the end of an exhausting day, she treats her skin to a milk-and-lemon beauty masque. This mixture originated with the famous beauty, Lillian Russell, it is rumored, and is made by squeezing the juice of one lemon into a glass of milk. The face and throat are bathed with the lotion and then covered with lotion-satu- rated pads which remain on the face for about an hour while one relaxes. It serves as a mild bleach and is excellent for tired or sallow- looking skin. Another preparation which Bea- trice Kay culled from a bethumbed beauty book comes from Lottie Gil- son, whom daddy or granddaddy will remember. It consists of one cup of boiling water in which is dis- solved one heaping tablespoon of Epsom salts. To this is added one tablespoon of glycerin and one cup of rose water. Shake the mixture well before sponging it over the face with fresh absorbent cotton. After a minute rub the skin gently with soft cotton. The Epsom salt cleanses and acts as a mild as- tringent. The rose water and glyc- erin soothe and soften. If this lo- tion is applied properly it leaves a velvety mat finish to the skin which serves nicely as a powder base—and is quite flattering! “Before applying make-up you must have a clean, clear skin” warns the charming Miss Kay. “No make-up can cover your neglect, 'and coating applications rob the | skin of & much-desired translucent |of old and accentuate natural beauty lightly. Personally, I think it is about time that girls and women ceased making-up in public. The habit is not an attactive one and certainly destroys the halo of | woman's beauty. It is far better to do your painting in private and let the world hold on to the illusion that you are a beautiful woman!” { KEY TO PROPER MAKE-UP, is & free leaflet again available if you inclese a self-addressed, stamped (3-cent) envelope with your request. Write Miss Lind- say, care of this paper. | Steaming Pudding have the water boiling. It should come up to at least two inches from the top of the mold. Replenish with bolling water to prevent the quality, so take a tip from the ladies | When steaming pudding always| By Angelo Patri The care of the fingernails is important enough to call for atten- tion from parents and teachers. The nails protect the sensitive ends of the fingers by which we feel our way through this world. If the nalls are broken and bit- ten, dirty and cracked, hangnails showing the utter neglect of the simplest routines of care, the hands are not deft, the work they do is not accurate, the intelligence they should supplement lacks their essential support, Most children can be taught to exercise ordinary care in this mat- ter. Small boys will have to be reminded often, the girls not so worth its price. Well-cared-for nails are not likely to be bitten. Dirt, any irritation about the fin- ger ends draws the nalls to the mouth for comfort. A broken, rag- ged nail nags the mind into calling attention to it and it is accordingly bitten off. Nail biting becomes a habit difficult to break. Polishing the nails after a thor- ough cleansing is a good way to prevent nail biting. It is also a good way to cure it. The hard sur- face of the varnished nails is un- pleasant to the teeth, and that is enough to remind the child to stop biting. Add to that a daily exam- ination of the hands, praise for their better appearance, and a good start is made toward breaking a mean habit. Boys do not waste much time on manicures. They are usually con- tent to give their nails ordinary care, keep them presentable and go on from there. However, once a girl starts manicuring her nails she is likely to be enthusiastic about it much; but the extra trouble is| Lovely Nails Important Teach Child That Hands Which Show Proper Care Are Asset little better than neglecting them, for overdoing & manicure causes other important affairs to suffer. Long nails, highly colored, is the fashion among many young girls. The longer the nails and the redder the paint, the better they like it. Many of the girls come to cherish their manicures so highly that they will not use their hands lest they soil them and spoil the finish on their nails. Mother must wash the dishes, do the household chores, be- cause daughter cannot spoil an expensive manicure. That means a too costly attention to what requires only routine care. Hands that do nothing, the soft, pulpy white hands tipped with blood-colored claws, lack expression, lack intelligence. Beautiful hands are those that know ways of use- fulness, service, action. ¢ dumb hand is like the dumb tongue, & terrible handicap. ‘Well-cared-for hands that are use- ful are the most attractive asset a girl can add to her wholesome per- sonality. A little paint goes & long way. Too much destroys the picture, As usual, moderation is best. 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