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# See the New Suede Fashions, t They're the Smartest Ever By CHERIE NICHOLAS ^ | 'HE style program for midseason A and the soon-to-follow spring ■definitely stresses the importance of apparel made of handsome colorful auede. A most significant achieve- ment in the field of modern costume design is the use of suede in a fab ric way. Time was when imagina tion carried only as far as novelty hats and bags, gloves and belts, and perhaps a few added acces sories. These small beginnings of suede are past history now. Today de signers are working with it as easily and creatively as if it were cloth or any other material. A dress, a coat, a jacket or blouse, in fact an en semble entire of this supple, ca- ressing-to-the-touch and superbly colorful medium is no longer a nov elty but a grand and glorious fact. Up to this season a dress of suede or a coat was more or less a lux ury. It’s going to be different this year, for m anticipation of a wide spread vogue, leading shops and stores are featuring fashions that dress you in suede from tip to toe. And are these new suede clothes good looking! Just go to your near est dealer and ask to see the new est in suedes and you will have the answer. In these advance showings, day time dresses in delectable colors (suede takes dyes so beautifully) are tailored and dressmakered and style-detailed so artfully, you know then and there as you gaze on them you will never be satisfied until you own something of suede, per haps a frock with innumerable lit tle pockets and a decorative slide- fastener or a swagger coat that is tailored to perfection or a bolero with the tie-sash that you can wear with any dress. Out Hollywood way the fashion alert colony has gone in wholeheart- Skating Outfit This happy skater is darting about like a bird of gay plumage in a fetching costume introduced at the Merchandise Mart of Chicago. The jacket front has red and white scroll work and is interwoven with a cello phane thread to give the appear ance of snow. Her matching skirt is red lined and flares decidedly as fashionable skating skirts are supposed to do this season. / Soft Styling New Trend in Fashion An interesting movement among designers is that of styling the new dresses and likewise coats with ex tra fullness. The dirndl skirt and the very new monastic silhouettes are ways of achieving the extra fullness. However many of the in coming costumes show a restrained handling of fullness that easily main tains coveted slenderness. It is not only skirts that are tak ing on artful fullness. Fashion’s de mand for soft styling extends to waists and blouses and large full sleeves in both coat and dress. Favor Wool for Teen-Age Frocks New daytime frocks for teen-age after-school occasions often are fashioned of lightweight wool- gray, brown or teal blue. One is a dark jumper frock worn with a gaily flowered challis blouse and another is made of light gray wool brightly smocked at the hipbones in red. Black or dark colored velvet or vel veteen dresses trimmed with a pleated neckline frill of striped rib bon seem to be favorites for day time holiday occasions. Waistline Prediction A lower waistline o;i your spring dresses will be indicated mostly with a ribbon sash tied in a bow. Elegant Blouse An elegant blouge is becoming es sential to the completeness of a wardrobe. Star Dusl ★ Who's Simple Simon? ★ In Royal Atmosphere ★ Cooper as Gen. Jakft? tty Virginia Vale — W HEN you see Walt Dis ney’s new Technicolor short, “Mother Goose Goes to Hollywood,” you’ll have a lot of fun guessing the identity of the main characters. For Disney has caricatured Film- dom’s greatest as Simple Simon, Old King Cole and other famous edly for suede apparel. A suede jacket, suede hat and suede blouse make up the striking casual cos tume selected by Lynn Bari. See this ensemble pictured to the left in the illustration. The three-quar ter length coat of suede in a lus cious wineberry color has padded shoulders with four interesting pockets extending from the wide fold down the front. The 16-gore skirt is matched to the coat while the slide-fastened waistcoat is in pink suede. With this outfit Miss Bari wears open-toe wineberry calf pumps. To brighten her black wool dress Eleanor Hansen wears a teal blue suede bolero with contrasting em broidered motif and belt that ties. See this attractive two-piece shown to the right in the picture. The hat in the inset is of suede combined with felt. Mary Car lisle wears it. The felt part is in nut brown while the upward suede side is a mosaic rust tone to match a 14-inch long suede bag which is so capacious it carries everything. Suede evening fashions are thrill ing. A graceful cape of white suede trimmed in white fox makes a most beautiful evening wrap. A formal gown of delicate pink suede is be witching. A long coat tailored of colorful suede with richly furred collar is eye-filling. Then there are charming jacket blouses of suede and waistcoats and boleros with bags and sash girdles to match and the latest is to add a whimsical muff of matching suede. You can get cunning and very inexpensive collar-and-cuff sets of suede to add a sure style touch to your sports outfit. These are swank to wear with your about-town shirt- maker frocks. • Western Newspaper Union. WALT DISNEY nursery rhyme favorites—and in nearly every instance the casting is perfect. * Whenever he wants to, Reginald Denny may visit at White Lodge, which was the girlhood home of Queen Mary of England, and where the duke of Windsor was tK»rn. The home of British royalty for 200 years, it is the house to winch the present king, when he was duke of York, took his bride. White Lodge has been leased by Mrs. Reynolds Albertini, who is Denny’s sister. Incidentally Barbara Denny, daughter of the famous Reginald, is getting to be a big girl now. She is breaking into the movies by being stand-in for Heather AngeL Jack Holt’s son is also getting somewhere in pictures. RKO has just signed him to a long-term con tract. His most recent pictures are Westerns, but he’s not worrying about being typed, as he did well in such pictures as “Gold Is Where You Find It’’ and “Stella Dallas” before he took to the wild West. -Xr It begins to look as if Gary Cooper would never escape from playing historical characters, once he be gins. At present he’s making “The Last Frontier,” but before long he’ll be playing Abraham Lincoln; he’s had photographs made, in make-up, and is delighted with the idea of playing the Great Emancipator (and should be better at it than the other movie actors who will probably tackle it). Meanwhile General John, about to write his autobiography, is said to have stated that he’d like to see Cooper in the role of the hero if it Is screened. As there is little, if any, resemblance between them, it must be that the General has al ways longed to look like a long-leg ged cowboy. —&— Lessons in government are to be made easy if other producers fol low the example set by Warner Brothers. They’re starring Pat O’Brien in a series of two-reelers on “What the Constitution Means to You.” You might put Nancy Kelly down on your list of youngsters who will be top-notchers in the movies by the time another year has passed. She’s set for the only good feminine role in “Stanley and Livingstone” (at least, that’s what this film of Darkest Africa is called now, but surely it will be changed) and as that will be one of Twentieth-Cen- tury-Fox’s big numbers of 1939, her being chosen for the part is signifi cant. —*— Another young girl who is rapidly carving out a career for herself is Jane Warren, whom you’ve heard on the Rudy Vallee hour. Rudy likes her voice—or she wouldn’t be on the program—but thinks that the most amazing thing about her is the fact that she had had only about 15 months of vocal instruction, and practices only 30 minutes a day. -Xr Any boy could do well in school if he had chances like this. Recently Peter Van Steeden’s young son had to prepare a lesson which included some questions about Admiral Rich ard E. Byrd. He went to his father for help. “Can’t help you,” said Van Stee- den Sr. “But Admiral Byrd is go ing to be on my ‘For Men Only’ program; come to the rehearsal with me and you can ask him those questions.” Young Van Steeden got the high est mark in his class the following day; now he’s wishing that his fa ther could introduce him to George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and the man who invented mathematics. —*— ODDS AND ENDS—Nan JFyn, CBS songstress, is such a ping pong en thusiast that she’s arranged a tourna ment, open only to girls who are con nected with radio . . . Neal Hopkins, who writes MBS’s ’‘Two on a Shoe^ string,” says that an intelligent blind person is the best critic a radio author can have . . . Hopkins knows; he used to be in charge of production of record ed classics for the blind . . . Richard Arlen’s going to make six pictures a year for Universal. 9 Western Newspaper Union. WHAT to EAT C; Houston Goudiss Discusses the Diet of Expectant Mother. Some General Rules for Wise Eating at This Important Time By C. HOUSTON GOUDISS D ISTINGUISHED writers and sociologists, both here'and, abroad, have concerned themselves in recent years with the writing of a Children’s Charter and a Baby’s Bill of Rights. These efforts are commendable because they dem onstrate a forward-looking attitude ... a genuine attempt to better the lot of the next generation. Indeed, they represent a concerted effort to do for<» children in general what mothers have artways tried to do individually for their own children. Before a Baby Is Born But not every mother realizes what all nutritionists know—that to a not inconsid erable degree, the very foundations of good health for the child are laid down before he is bom. For it has been well said that good nutrition for the in fant begins with good nutrition for the mother. Unfortunately, many people, even in this enlightened age, still cling to superstition and old wives’ tales when it comes to choosing the proper foods for those important months before a baby is bom. It is important to pay special attention to the amount and kind of protein that is eaten, since over the entire period the baby grows tremendously, even though almost half of the weight of the new-bom child is added during the final two months before birth. Recent investigations also indi cate that the prospective mother is best able to maintain her nu tritional reserve if the amount of protein in her diet is carefully calculated. It is desirable like wise that the protein be of the highest quality. Milk is even more important in the diet of the expectant mother than in that of other adults—not only for its protein, but because of its minerals and yitamins. As a rule, the expectant mother shofild take a quart pf milk a day, whereas the usual diet for adults calls for a pint of milk daily. Some Common Fallacies ' As a result, some expectant mothers overeat, frequently of the wrong kinds of food; others do not take enough of the foods that are required to maintain top health for the mother and build the baby’s body soundly; while still another group believes such antiquated notions as the idea that a woman may eat whatever she “craves” during this period. In view of the fact that recent nutrition work has given us more knowledge than ever before of how and what the expectant mother should eat, dietetic errors during this period are particularly deplor able. Minerals and Vitamins }.. In addition to requiring~protein to help build tissue for her baby, the expectant mother must have a generous amount of miner&x^l j, Calcium and phosphorus are re- 4 quired especially for the forma tion of the baby’s bones and teeth. Construction begins on all the teeth before birth, and at birth, all 20 of the first set are completely calcified within the jaw. Besides providing the necessary ineraik to help dsfflstruct bones d teeth, ft is also lmpOrtant to elude in the prospective tooth-, er’s diet an adequate pains. Vitamin D is eSSt^'ial e calcium and phosphorus- to he utilized properly, and it alsq been indicated that vi A and C are likewise most tant at this time. v .. Tht mineral iron is als quired in significant amoi this Hay well be oi eggs, dried fruits, w reals and green 1 It has been foun gland is unusu expectant moth sections of the drinking water ficient in iodine quently recom some food sue Adequate Bulli It is most desire bulky foods be incl to help maintain! habits. This requiremei en care of autonu ous amounts of and whole grain gumed. For in ac minerals and vital foods likewise supi aids in promoting The wide use tables will also h^ liberal plkaljne’ helps to safeguard the period of gesl If all these fad into consideration, mother will not ox serve her own healt ctive measu the blessings of] e. Then as the tented infant growi healthy, happy, ad and later becomes well-id justed school, mother can indc her handiwork ] G>—WNU—C. Hot Indoor and Outdooj Building Better Babies Every expectant mother should be under the care of and usually he givoS specific ad vice concernijig-Hfrie foods that may be eaten and those that might better be avoided. But every woman will be a better mother if she understands something of the functions and fate of foods, with particular reference to this period. Don’t Overeat Generally speaking, the same foods that are required for a well- balanced diet under ordinary cir cumstances are the ones that will best serve the needs of mother and child during the months be fore a baby is born. There are, however, certain modifications of the diet that may well be taken into consideration. First, a word about the amount of food consumed: It is not neces sary to eat more than is required to satisfy the normal appetite, in the belief that large quantities of additional food are needed. Nu tritionists have demonstrated that the energy requirements of the expectant mother increase only during the last three months of gestation. Thus, it is not neces sary to increase the caloric in take for the first few months, though toward the end of the pe riod a gradual increase in caloric intake may be made under the direction of the physician. It is advisable, however, to emphasize that the character of the addition al food consumed, as well as the amount, should always be taken into consideration. 16H3 /^\NE of these designs gives you ^ four gay little extras to fresh en up your dark dresses and suits —an accessory set comprising a fitted jacket, a soft, roomy bag, a tailored ascot scarf and a pair of those new boxy-figured gloves. The other is a practical house dress, so comfortable and so good- looking that you’ll want it for shopping and runabout as well as for home work. Make the frivo lous accessory set—make the use ful house dress! Both are easy, and you’ll enjoy them both! Four Matching Accessories. It will make your clothes seem like lots more, if you vary them with bright accessories in just the AROUND th. HOUSE El Items of Interest to the Housewife Shining the Stove. — Before blackening the kitchen stove go over it with a cloth dipped in vine gar to remove all the grease. • * * Hints to Carpenters. — When driving nails into hard wood touch the end of the nails with lard or tallow, when they will be found to go in much more easily. * • • A Blanket Note.—To keep the tops of blankets and quilts clean, bind the edges with pieces of cheesecloth about 16 inches wide. These can be tinted to match the blanket, and removed when soiled. * • • Care of Aluminum.—Aluminum is one material which is apt to warp if cold water is run into it after it has been removed from the fire and is still very hot. Either wait a bit before putting the pan to soak or run boiling hot water into it for soaking. • • • Scorch Marks.—Bicarbonate of soda is useful for removing scorch marks from white silk. Make into a paste with cold water and leave on the stains until dry. Squeaky Carpet Sweeper. — If your carpet sweeper squeaks, ap ply oil on a feather or from a small oil can. Use the oil on the bearings and around the wheels. Then run the sweeper over a pa per to catch any surplus oil so it won’t drip on your rugs. • * • For New Griddle.—To prepare a new aluminum griddle for use, first wash well in warm water and soap suds and remove any labels. The griddle is hot enough on a range when a small piece of paper placed on top will brown. Lower the heat and start baking. Cakes often stick if the griddle is too hot. Wash the griddle after it has been used in plenty of hot soapy water and wipe perfectly dry before storing. • • • To Whip Evaporated Milk.— Evaporated milk can be whipped by this method: Cover can with two inches of cold water, bring to boil and boil for five minutes. Then cool and chill the can thor oughly, pour milk into cold bowl and whip with a cold beater. colors youjwant. Don’t be afraid to tackle the glove - ?. They’re easy, with the detailed *sew chart in cluded in your pattern and so smart! / Lots of women who haven’t sewed any more than you have artt making their own, with this design. Choose flannel, jer sey, or suede. Slenderizing House Dress. This is such a trim, tailored style, with darts at the waistline for slimness, and a gathered bod ice to give dullness over the bust. The skirt has an action pleat for greater comfort. The plain V neckline, finished with edging, is very becoming. All in all, this dress fits so well and looks so well that you should have it in flaf crepe or polka dot print as well as in tubfast cottons like calico, per cale, gingham and linen. The Patterns. No. 1652 is designed for sizes 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50 and 52. With long sleeves, size 38 requires 4% yards of 35-inch material; with short sleeves, 4% yards; 2Ys yards of edging. No. 1643 is designed for sizes 14, 16, 18, 20, 40 and 42. Size 16 re quires 1% yards of 54-inch fabric for the jacket; % yard for the gloves, with % yard contrast; 1% yards for the scarf and % yard for the bag. Send your order to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept., Room 1020, 211 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, I1L Price of patterns, 15 cents (in coins) each. <S> Bell Syndicate.—WNU Service. You never seem to have, a cold, EtheL mmmmm Perhaps I’m just lucky. But I always use Luden’s at die first sign. They contain an alkaline factor, yon know. 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