Every Dad Has His Day— Your Choice of a Gift for Father Need Not Be Limited To the Ones Which Are Glamorous and ‘Different’

Pollvanna-ish as it sounds, our Idea of a really successful celebra- tion is to be gauged by the thought that goes into it, rather than by the lavishness and expensiveness of the gifts bestowed.

Or, to get down to cases, there’s the business of Father’s Day which comes along on June 20 — a week from next Sunday. Now, if you could afford it, a beautiful set of matched luggage or an expensive wrist watch is something that would have made father sit up and take notice in former years. But in these times extravagance is just as fool- ish as it is unexpected, and the chances are that pop will get more of a kick out of Father's Day if you concentrate on less ostentatious gifts with just a little more thought and careful selection behind them.

Father today is likely to be either a member of the armed forces or a very hard working civilian, so his needs may be judged accordingly. He's certain to be more interested in winning the war than in having his family spend War bond money on useless presents for him. He may even tell you that he doesn't want any gifts at all—and mean it—but you still will want to indicate that special measure of gratitude which holds good all year round, but which can be tangibly expressed on Father's Day.

So, study your subject first of all. Think back over the past few months to the things for which dad may have expressed a desire. Maybe he likes a certain type of shirt or a special pair of socks that he’s been unable to find. Probably he doesn't have the time to hunt for them, but you do between now and next week, and it's almost a certainty that he will be impressed and pleased with the trouble you've taken to find just what he wants, rather than substi- tuting a more expensive and less de- sirable variation.

If you cant think of anything

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By Helen Vogt special that the head of the house- hold has mentioned, take a long look at his activities and his hob- bies. Consider the possibilities, too, of replacements—a new brief case to replace the one that's frayed around the edges, a super fountain pen to stand in for the one that has grown temperamental. But a wwd of cau- tion: Many men won't part with a pet possession, no matter how an- cient and broken down it may be. That’s where knowing your subject comes in once more.

As for the activities and hobbies we mentioned, don’t shy away from gifts just because they’re not par- ticularly glamorous or “different.” A new pair of garden shears may be more his dish than a Hawaiian- printed sports shirt, or vice versa. He may like beautifully mono- grammed handkerchiefs or shorts to wear in the garden, a maroon cummerbund and tie set or a pair of loose-fitting moccasins. There is never a doubt about giving gifts whicn pertain to hobbies, be they woodworking, gardening, reading the classics or delving into Western dime novels.

Likely as not, this year father will do much of his vacationing at home, so plan some gift which will add to his comfort and enjoyment. If he is in uniform buy him a gift that will be sensible and usable and probably regulation. Don’t burden him with fashionable knick-knacks that are the despair of the service- man’s life. Find out how he feels about fitted shaving kits and photo- graphs of the family and don’t be offended if he’d rather have a tube of his pet shaving cream than an expensive jar of the kind adver- tised in a man’s magazine.

Don’t be casual about your gift giving this year. Make a festive oc- casion of Father’s Day with pres- ents gayly wrapped, not just slung at dad still in their paper bag with the price tag left on. Splurge on ration points if necessary, just this once, to give dad the kind of pre-Pearl Harbor meal that will taste 10 times as good to him these days. Give him the idea that you think he’s a hardworking citizen and a pretty good guy. You needn’t be sloppy and sentimental, to get the idea across!

'Livability’ Valuable Quality In Business and Marriage

liy Dorothy Dix Are you livable? It is a queer

thing that we never ask ourselves i that question, for upon the answer

! to it largely depends our success, or

i failure, in life. No youth or maiden

j in picking out a wife or husband

I takes it into consideration, yet it is j the one thing that makes, or mars,

j a marriage. Livability is a quality in a class all

| by itself. It has only a remote kin- I ship to the standardized virtues. Some of the noblest people in the world are the hardest to live with, while many a sinner is a companion who is dearer to us than a brother. Thepretically we admire the austere characters who never swerve a hair's breadth from the line of conduct they have laid down for themselves no matter how much they trample upon the feelings of others, but, in reality, we prefer the softer, more flexible people who keep off of our toes and sidestep our peculiarities and prejudices.

The disregard of the amenities goes a long way toward exnlaining many of the mysteries of life. As why, for instance, so many people of talent, intelligence, energy, and ambition fail, while others with far less ability succeed. If you will dig deep enough, you will nearly always find that the unsuccessful are those who cannot get along wtih other people. They are the unlivable.

They cannot adapt themselves gracefully to a situation. Every one

must kowtow to them. They can’t take criticism or suggestion. They are fault-finding. Everything must be done their way. All their idosyn- crasies must be catered to. And in a busy and hurried world nobody has the time or inclination to bother with people who have to be handled with gloves, and be eternally appeased.

We know plenty of men and wom-

en of ordinary intelligence and skill who have climbed to the top of the ladder just by reason of their likabilitv. They got along smoothly with their basses. They were popular with their fellow workers. They made friends with those with whom they came in contact and every- body gave them a handup.

If being livable is valuable in business, it is the one thing that is

Emily Post Says— Dear Mrs. Post: My husband and

I have been separated for several years and there will soon be a di- vorce. But meantime our daughter is to be married. She has been living I with me and sides with me and yet I think she wants to ask her father to give her away. I can't say that: I want him to take part, or like the idea of the conspicuousness of his ! being present but. on the other. hand. I don’t want to refuse to give in if you think she should be en-

couraged to have him. She has no uncle or brother to take his place: there is only a very old family friend who is also our lawyer.

Answer—It is really very impor- tant that her father walk up the aisle with her and that he give her away. Not to ask him to do this would mean that she has repudiated him. If she has neither respect nor affection for him and wants to tell this to the world, then (unless he is overseas or far away) this is the impression that his absence will give every one. In other words, it is not conspicuous to have him; it is con-

spicuous not to have a father give his daughter away. It is not neces- sary to have him go to your house if he does go to church.

Cross-Stitch Wild Duck Panel

J669 By Peggy Roberts

The grace and beauty of ducks hovering over their native marshes is depicted in rich, vibrant colors for those who love to “paint” with em- broidery. The thrill of making each stitch yourself is second only to the joy of owning this cheerful panel and of watching it almost come to life on the wall. Every feather and every- plump cattail was designed with an eye to realistic effect.

Pattern envelope contains hot-iron transfers for 1 design, about 16 by 31 inches; color chart, stitch illustrations and full directions.

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absolutely indispensable in making a marriage a success. It is even more important than love lor love does not last unless its object con- tinues to be lovable. Practically every young couple who get married are deeply enamoured at the time they take each other for better or worse, but whether they stay that way depends altogether on whether

j they make marriage pleasant for each other.

When marriages in which neither the husband nor wife make any

; effort to be agreeable, or to make their home a place of rest and peace and comfort, go on the rocks, they can't understand how it hap- pened. And the general public wonders why two such fine people are getting a divorce.

And nobody stops to think that the one redeeming quality in hus- bands and wives that offsets all other faults and blemishes is lust for them to be pleasant to live with.

“It’s Papa who pays”—except one day a year. That notable exception is Father’s Day, coming up on June 20. Gifts for the head of the household need not be expensive to be welcome and this moderately priced kit, containing shaving cream and talcum, proves the point. Ideal for any man, it is especially good for the one who travels, for the prod- ucts are compactly packed and light in weight.

Mildew Presents Problem in Washington Suggestions for Its Prevention and Successful Removal Timely and Helpful

By the Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Economics, Agricultural Research Administration Seasonal rains, humidity and j floods are launching an active sea- |

son for mildew. This small fungus j growth, while it not only leaves un- j sightly stains and musty odor, but often causes decay in wood and weakens fabric^ such as cotton,! linen, rayon and wool, is subject to :

simple first aid and preventive meas- j ures.

Home economists of the United ! States Agriculture Department rec- j ommend treating fabrics while the mildew spots are fresh and before j the growth has had a chance to at- j tack the fibers.

Simple sudsing with soap and water followed up by sunning will j usually remove fresh stains, but if they persist moisten the spots with 1

salt and lemon juice and place the garment in the sun.

Old and stubborn spots are diffl- cult and sometimes impossible to re- move without damaging the mate- rial. Don't risk a bleach on colored fabrics, but on uncolored linens, cot- tons or rayons a bleach such as Ja- velle water, sodium perborate or a weak solution of oxalic acid will often do a satisfactory job of spot- chasing.

“Do’s and don'ts” govern each of these bleaches and the homemaker will want to note them carefully.

Sodium perborate, the home econ- omists say, is one of the safest bleaches for all types of material- safe enough that you may soak the entire garment for half an hour in a

perborate and soapsuds mixture containing four tablespoons of per- borate to each pint of water. Rinse

Hands Infant’s Valuable Tools Of Learning By Lcttice Lee Strcett

When a new baby is awake his arms and legs will wave about in almost ceaseless, undirected move- ments. This aimless activity can

be very tiring to a young infant and possibly this is why new babies w'ere wrapped in swaddling clothes in olden times.

But as the rapid motor develop- ment of the first years proceed the !

baby begins to learn how to direct his hands. They are very interest- ing to him, too, once he discovers them. He will regard his pink fingers with unashamed admiration and his toes also.

By the way. this tremendous advance in development during the first year of life k one of Nature's most amazing phenomenon. Just think, in 12 brief months, a squirm- ing. helpless mite of humanity is transformed into a charming, in- telligent, responsive individual who has his place in the world. He has trebled his weight and he can make things happen and people step!

To return to the use a baby makes of his hands—it is through them that he discovers a great deal. They are truly tiny tools of learning; his sense of touch tells him the answer to many mysteries that are com- monplace to us. He finds out through his fingers that a silver spoon is cool, hard, shiny and slip- pery. He can lift it, but, strangely enough, he cannot budge the leg of his metal crib that feels about the same. Thus his hands teach him the meaning of words (hot, cold, wet. dry, etc.), the texture of objects (soft, hard, rough, smooth), the size of objects (as with the spoon and crib) and their weight, too. The skin senses In the fingers and hands are very acute.

The baby's fingers are pleasure zones, also, and he may develop the habit of pulling his ear lobe, or rubbing a lock of hair just as he may start to suck his thumb. Fre- quently two of the hand movements will be combined—such as rubbing a lock of hair, the ear or the bridge of the nose, while sucking the thumb or the fingers of the other hand.

the material thoroughly as a final | step.

When using Javelle water, place ; the .stained fabric over a bowl and apply the bleach to the mildewed spot with a medicine dropper. Let ! the bleach remain on the fabric one I minute and no longer, since Javelle water is not "choosey” and will attack the fibers as well as the I mildew if given a chance. To stop the action of the chlorine left in the | fabric by the Javelle water, dip the material immediately in a solution made up of one tablespoon of sodium thiosulfate and one to two table- spoons of vinegar per gallon of water. Rinse the fabric thoroughly i in clear lukewarm water.

Don't use Javelle water on wool or silk.

Of all the precautioas. you will want to note most carefully those governing oxalic acid, for the acid is poisonous. Be sure to label it “poison” and by all odds keep it far out of the reach of children.

The oxalic acid bleach consists of three tablespoons of the crystals to each gallon of lukewarm water. Allow the acid to remain on the stain for a few minutes and then rinse the garment. To neutralize the action of the acid, apply a weak solution of ammonia water, borax or sodium perborate. And finally rinse.

Woodwork attacked by mildew needs to be thoroughly dried and is serious enough to warrant the use of precious fuel. Chemists of the Department of Agriculture advise heat from the central heating sys- tem with doors and windows wide open to dry out the entire house. Wipe floors and woodwork with a damn cloth dipped in water and a small amount of kerosene or a 5- to-10-per cent solution of borax and water. Where decay has started paint the damaged wood with creo- sote.

Of course, the proverbial ounce of prevention is still worth a pound of cure. Where rains and humidity

Shopping Around By Dorothy Murray.

‘Inside Information A fascinating book for the serviceman will help him to better

his position in the Army, Navy or marines, and also will aid an inductee in selecting the right branch, in learning mechanical apti- tude tests and in acquiring knowledge about trade testing. This is a book that will take one through every step of the service, testing and official classification procedure. There is also a .similar- book for servicewomen.

Useful Acquisition Plastic wood is an excellent substance for repairing furniture,

filling cracks and holes, covering nicks, etc. It has the character- istics of wood with the exception of the grain, and can be sand- papered, cut or drilled and holds screws and nails. In addition, it resists water, grease and weather conditions. Comes in a small package and is inexpensive.

Save 1 our Furniture The next time "the gang" comes to your place for an informal

party have on hand a box of two dozen coasters. This will allow for one to be placed at practically every point in the room where some one might put down a glass and thus mar a good piece of furniture. The coasters are colorful and gay so they will not detract from the appearance of the room and each has its own sprightly toast to keep your guests amused.

The Best of Care Take care of your good paint brushes and don't let them be

stored away thick with paint. There is a powdered substance on the market that will do an excellent job of cleaning the brush thoroughly. Simply dissolve the powder in a quart of hot water, soak the brush for about five minutes, or until flexible. Then work slightly and finally wash in warm, clear water. You'll find that all the paint or varnish has disappeared.

Household Gadget On the list of household necessities is a stretchable clothes line

that will stretch from 2 to 10 feet. It’s ready for instant use and comes equipped with plastic hooks on both ends. The line can be hung anywhere inside the house or in the back yard In order to preserve the elasticity it is advisable to take the line down when not in use.

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cause this fungus growth, the home economists say, common sense and some extra care will often prevent mildew attack. The first rule for fabrics to keep them dry and well aired. Heat from an electric lamp kept burning in a closet will some- | times dry the air enough to stop mold growth. An electric fan to in- crease air motion is an additional aid. In these days of electricity conservation, however, the home- maker may prefer to use an open jar of calcium chloride which will absorb moisture in the closet but which must be renewed from time to time.

Shower curtains of duck or can- vas are particularly susceptible to mildew' attack, and home economists warn against leaving them bunched together or sticking to the walls. Frequent washings with soap and water will help to ward off the fungus growth.

As a further preventive measure, home economists have worked out a mildew'-resistant finish for shower curtains which can easily be applied in the home. For this you will need cadmium chloride, which is usually available at the local druggists. Be sure to keep the crystals well out of the reach of children and pets, since the crystals taken internally are poisonous.

Here's how' you give the treat- ment: Soak the shower curtains for 20 minutes in enough hot soapy wa- ter to cover them. Squeeze them out and without rinsing heat them for half an hour in a solution made up of 3 ounces of cadmium chloride crystals for each gallon of water. Be sure the solution covers the cur- tains well. Do not rinse. Dry the curtains on a rope line; never use a metal one for this purpose.

Curtains, so treated, will withstand weathering and washing and still re- sist mildew attack.

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Household Advice Special Paint Should Be Used on Brick; Unbleached Muslin Curtains Good

By Margaret Nowell Dear Miss Nowell: We have a

large screened porch which has brick pillars about two feet wide to support the roof. The house wall is also brick and to make it cooler looking last summer we white- washed the wall and the pillars. Within a month or two the white- wash began to scale off. This spring we repeated the process and already the floor is covered with white scale each morning and the pink is beginning to show through. Is there anything we can do about this? Would some other finish have been better? j, a.

Answer—This is the usual^ pro- cedure with whitewash on brick. Most of it is due to moisture which is absorbed by the lime in the whitewash and causes it to sluff off the brick surface. There is a cer- tain charm to this mottled effect that many admire. However, if you prefer the solid white appearance, it will be necessary to remove as much of the whitewash as possible and then use one of the special paints which are made for cement or brick walls. This has a certain amount of cement in the mixture which makes it adhere to a stone or brick surface. You may be advised about these through the larger paint stores or the builder supply offices.

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Dear Miss Nowell: What would you recommend for window curtains and bedspreads at a summer cottage on the shore? It must be inexpen- sive, tough enough to stand launder- ing, and be able to stand up against moisture. I am perfectly willing to make these if you can suggest a

good material that is available now. K. T. S.

Answer — Unbleached muslin j would be my choice. It has all the qualities you describe. You may get it in the 36-inch width for the curtains and in the 50 or 60 inch width for the bedspreads. Plan to allow about 4 inches for shrinkage as this is not preshrunk. The natu- ral color is good looking, and if you want some bright color on it

you might trim it with wide ric-rao braid. It is ideal beach material.

* * * * Dear Miss Nowell: I have a very

ugly kitchen window which no cur- tain will fit, and even if it did I would not want one as I need all the light. Have you any ideas on a way to trim this window so that it will look neat, not keep out the working light and add some color interest to the room? M. F.

Answer — Presuming that your window has a wood frame I would suggest that you place a ruffle about 6 inches deep across the top of the window frame. This may be made of checked gingham or other bright fabric that matches your kitchen accessories. Then make a frill to extend down the side frame of the window to the sill. This should be gathered through the center rather than at one edge so that it will stay crisp looking. This should be made of washable material. I think you will find it offers the degree of neat- ness and color you desire.

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Dear Miss Nowell: The gerani- ums which I got for Easter have stopped blooming, dropped many of their leaves and now look pale and stringy. What can I do to bring them back to health? I used six of them on my dining-room windows which face south and the room looks forlorn without this color.

G. R. T. Answer—Geraniums need lots of

sun and not too much water. They blossom best when they are pot bound and are not watered too fre- quently. It may be thait your south windows are not now getting sun-

light, with the sun so much farther north these days. You should water them about once a week, letting the soil dry out pretty thoroughly in between. Then put them in the sink and give them a 12-hour soaking. I would suggest that you sink the pots out of doors in the garden now. Feed them a little and I think you will be able to count on blooms again about the middle

I of July.

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Baked fish fillets with Sheny Dressing | WARTIME RECIPE | Soil and pepper 8 small fish fillets and put

together, "sandwich style," with this fillings Combine 3cups bread crumbs, % cup chopped celery, 3 tbsps. minced parsley,!4 cup melted marga rine, 7i cup Sherry wine, I beaten egg: season to taste. Bake uncovered on greased pan at 400° F., 35 min., basting with Sherry and melted margarine. Serves 4.

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