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/ i$5 McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, S. C. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1939 ■ «" 1 lf l ■■ \ n > New Wash Materials Remind It's Time for Spring Sewing By CHER1E NICHOLAS i mmtoB ASA proper approach to the per- ennial spring sewing program that soon will be staged in countless households, we know of no gesture that will so inspire to hurry and get going as to take a day off and go fabric sight-seeing. We make the prediction that at just a mere glimpse of the new textiles with their refreshing departure from the old, in the way of texture, pat- ternings and colorings, you will feel an urge stirring to cut and to baste and to sew. In this day and age when won ders are being performed in the way of textures and weaves, it be comes absolutely imperative that the woman who would sew success fully must know materials. This is especially true in regard to wash fabrics that are a revelation as to what science is achieving in the way of non-shrinkage, color-fast-boil- proof tones and tints and in the way of weaves of entirely new origin. Consider for example the new spun rayon fabrics that are as lovely and exquisite in texture as imagination can conceive. When you ask to see these fas cinating new spun rayons take note of their marvelous colorings that are so refreshingly different from the usual run. Many of the beauti ful hues and motifs for design are traced to fine Chinese porcelains that excel in subtle soft blues and canary yellows, lime greens, peach- bloom pinks and cherry blossom reds. You’ll love these new wash fabrics that are so handsome they really do not look like washables, but they are and what’s more they are treated to an anticrease process that greatly enhances them from the practical standpoint. Some of the smartest washable crepes combine the newest fabric (spun rayon) with one of the oldest (pure linen). You can get these winsome spun rayon crepes in delectable mono- tones or in prints that are so lovely mere word pictures fail to describe them. On your fabric sight-seeing tour be on the lookout for prints that stylize a flight of snow white birds hgainst a sky of peachbloom pink or a seashell motif on a lime green background and you will thus sense the charm and beauty of the new spun rayon crepes. Softer to the touch than all wool, yet cozier than cotton Jay far is an imported material that looks like and feels like a million, yet it can be sent to wash with a carefree mind for the fabric has been san- forized-shrunk. See to the left in the picture a housecoat made of this new flannel (half wool, half cotton) which is lightweight a? thistledown. This particular smart plaid fabric tailors to perfection. To the right in the illustration un usual charm is expressed in a quaint dirndl dress of flowered cotton pop lin—one of the dependable modern cottons in that it does not shrink out of fit when washed. It is trimmed with Czechoslovakian embroidery and buttons in authentic Czech de sign. Wear it over shorts and cum merbund when en route to active sports, or as a full-time daytime dress. Either way, it is perfect with its matching bonnet. You will find a bolero costume made of gingham (faithful standby) much to your liking. Why not enter it on your sewing list, for this two- piece is easy to make, so why not look up a reliable pattern and have it in readiness to wear this spring with dainty blouses? The model centered in the group is in blue and white check. The skirt is flared for fullness. The long-sleeved bolero jacket has wide revers and exposes cuffs of white pique caught with large mother-of-pearl links. Match ing gingham trims the rough straw sailor hat she has in her hand. C Western Newspaper Union. Rebirth of Amber It’s amber jewelry you will be wearing if you are up to the mo ment in style. The revival of this familiar gem is important fashion news. The new amber jewelry re veals untold beauties. The colors range from golden yellow to rich antique mahogany tones. The love ly transparent quality of the stone is especially effective in the new floral designs. The leaves and fo liage of many flowers are formed of delicately shaded or veined am ber. In the picture a very up-to- date young woman enhances her gown with amber flower jewelry. Petticoat, Tiered Frocks Real News If you see a glimpse of lacy frou frou peeping from under her neat little afternoon dress of silk crepe, do not make the mistake of saying “Pardon me lady, your petticoat is showing.” If you do milady is apt to airily reply, “Sure, that’s the intention.” Yes’m it’s only too true, petticoats are in fashion and further more the so-termed petticoat dress that is causing so much excitement in fashion’s realm is actually styled so as to reveal a tantalizing glimpse of its frill. Another sensation on the dress program is the new flounced silhou ette. Fashion is flouncing every thing that will gracefully yield to flouncing. Daytime skirts rise tier upon tier done in a restrained way while soft afternoon and evening frocks are widely flounced in the good old-fashioned now very new- fashioned way. Open Toes, Heels In New Footwear The vogue of open toes and open heels has reached such a state that it will be difficult before many weeks to find even an Oxford which supplies good foot coverage. Shoe styles for spring have been placed on exhibition and indicate that pumps and Oxfords as well as san dals expose the toes and the back of the heels. •rwrwwrw. IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL I chool Lesson By HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST, D. D. Dean of The Moody Bible Institute • of Chicago. © Western Newspaper Union. Lesson for February 12 Lesson subjects and Scripture texts se lected and copyrighted by International Council of Religious Education; used by permission. PETER HEALS A LAME MAN LESSON TEXT—Acts 3:1-10; 4:8-12. GOLDEN TEXT—Then Peter said. Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give 1 to thee.—Acts 3:6. Protect Feet Robust weather calls for rugged footwear. Is Christianity on trial? Answers would differ, depending on varying points of view. Assuredly Christ is not on trial. He is the Son of God and the only Saviour of men, and we are “on trial” as to our attitude toward Him. It is also certain that the true Christian faith is not on trial. Even the liberal and so- called modernistic leaders confess that it is the only faith that has proved itself in the crucible of daily experience. There is a sense, however, in which Christianity as a whole is on trial. The Church which professes to represent Christ on earth has failed most miserably at so many points that the world is looking at it with the same cold suspicion with which the Church was viewed in the time of Peter. The question which one can feel on every hand even though it is not asked in words, is, “What have you that will meet the unprecedented need of the individu al—the social order—the whole of humanity?” There is a sufficient and a satisfying answer, but it is ifot found so much in the temporal realm as in the spiritual. We have something to offer that is better than silver or gold—the salvation which is found in none other than Jesus Christ, our Lord. I. Better Than Silver and Gold (3: 1-8). # The lame man had long since abandoned hope of anything more than the coins that he could beg as he sat at the temple gate. He is typical of our hardened and cyni cal age which is interested only in what it can get in cash, and in what that money will buy. Even Chris tian people seem to have forgotten that “a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth” (Luke 12:15). God has for us things far better than silver and gold—deliverance from the power and penalty of sin, glad liberation from the limitations of spirit which hold us down and make us content with the paltry alms of men. Where are these things to be found? In Christ. How are they ministered? Through His faithful servants. Peter and John were the kind of men who, though busy, had time to pray (v. 1). If you know men or women like that, cultivate their friendship, look in tently to them in faith (w. 4, 5), re ceive their help (v. 7), and above all, believe in their Christ (v. 6), and you will receive that which is bet ter than silver and gold. God healed this man’s body, but what is more important, He healed his spirit (v. 8). We need that kind of healing for the spiritual cripples of our day. The weak-kneed, lame- ankled, and spirit-darkened individ uals in our churches and communi ties need the touch of God. Perhaps you may be used to bring them His message of deliverance and power. II. Wonder and Amazement (3: 9, 10). It has been suggested that one of the weak points in the ministry of the modern church is the lack of such miraculous deliverances from sin as those which caused the un believers of a generation or two ago to look with wonder on the ministry of the Word. After all there is no testimony just like that of a re deemed and transformed life. Men may argue with our philosophy, question our theology, but a re deemed life is a walking testimony in a community that no scoffer can refute. There are two reactions recorded in the context of our lesson which reveal the possible attitudes of men toward such experiences. Some were amazed and believed in Christ. (4:4). Others hated the cause of Christ (4:16, 17) and they cast the preachers into prison (4:1-3). Did this discourage them? No, indeed. They knew that they owed allegiance to God rather than man (4:19, 20), and consequently used their very trial as an opportunity to proclaim III. The Pre-eminent Saviour (4: 8-12). Note here again that the speaker was a Spirit-filled man. That is the absolute prerequisite to effective proclamation of the ttuth. Observe also the care with which Peter makes known that he and John are to have no personal credit or glory. They “have something there’’ that might well be applied to present- day religious activity when many men must either have all the glory, or go off and start a new work where they can have it. Let us make much of the clear teaching concerning the person and work of Christ which is found in these verses, particularly stressing His place of absolute pre-eminence as the one and only, and, at the same time, the all-sufficient Saviour of mankind. Let us not forget that “there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved” (v. 12). WHAT to EAT and WHY C. Houston Goudlss Offers Timely Advice on Keeping Children Well in Winter; Warns of Several Dangers By C. HOUSTON GOUDISS O NE of the ways by which her community judges a woman’s success as a mother is by the health and well being of her children. If they are energetic, rosy-cheeked normal boys and girls who have a high resistance to infec tions, such as the common cold, and if they display the good dispositions that we usually associate with buoyant health, then the verdict of friends and neighbors is usually that of a job well done. To help her children main tain top health and vitality, a mother must constantly be alert to the various factors that help produce this ideal estate. And at the same time, she must likewise he on guard against the common condi tions that may contribute to lowered resistance, especially fatigue and improper diet. Winter Hazards It has been said that in winter the body is on trial—and this is as true of children as of adults. Ex tremes of tempera ture require ad justments on the part of the body, and in most parts of the country, children are called upon constantly to switch their envi ronment from a house which is all too frequently over heated to an outdoor temperature that may be below freezing. While cool, outdoor air is stim ulating to children in normal health, some children withstand it much less successfully. This is particularly true of those who are improperly nourished; who are over-fatigued or suffer from poor circulation. When it is very cold outdoors, it is wise to have children come in from their play periodically to warm up. And if a child appears to suffer from the cold unduly, it is wise to have a physician check up on his health. Guard Against Frostbite Over-exposure must be avoided, particularly in eold, damp weath er. For under these conditions, doctors warn, there is always a danger of frostbite. They say that whenever the temperature fails below 8 degrees Fahrenheit, chil dren should not be permitted to play outdoors. If they do, the cold may act upon the tissnes so that part of the body is deprived of its blood supply. This is most likely to occur in the fingers, toes, nose or ears which thereupon become frozen. The combination of wind and low temperature is especially dangerous and frostbite frequently occurs at temperatures np to 14 degrees Fahrenheit when there is a strong wind. Mothers should be on guard against frostbite when the tem perature is below 24 degrees Fahr enheit, however, and at all times during the winter, see that chil dren are warmly clad. This need not mean that they are so bundled up as to preclude the possibility of active play. Suitable clothing consists of garments which pro vide warmth and protection against dampness, without con striction at any point. Two layers of wool, such as that provided by a woolen sweat er and playsuit are considered preferable to one too-bulky gar ment. Feet and hands should, of course, be well protected. Don't Overheat the House Only a little less serious are the consequences of dry, over heated indoor air. It is unfortu nate that so many people keep their rooms entirely too warm in winter. This not only widens the gap between indoor and outdoor temperatures but may be ex tremely irritating to the delicate membranes of the nose and throat. Most authorities consider an indoor temperature of about 68 degrees Fahrenheit satisfactory. Is Your Child Lazy? We often hear mothers complain that their children are lazy in cold weather . . . and they seem to have less pep and energy than in other seasons. If by that they mean that their children are less active, it may be that this can be attributed in part to the bleak, shorter days that do not al ways invite outdoor play. But sometimes a child displays such a reduction in his activities as to appear indolent. Then the moth er must seek the physical or emo tional factors that may be re sponsible. For true laziness sug gests a body that is not function ing normally. Quite possibly the child’s diet is not meeting his bodily require ments. An undernourished child usually tires easily and is dis inclined to exert himself. The food may be adequate as to quan tity, but not as to quality. For example, a diet that is too highly concentrated, contains too little bulk or cellulose, may cause a tendency to faulty elimination. This, in turn, is frequently re sponsible for lassitude. The rem edy is often a simple dietary change—the addition of a salad to the daily diet; or possibly th« use of stewed dried fruits in addi tion to a fresh fruit or fruit juice daily. Of course, the child should also have two servings of vegeta bles besides potatoes, one of which should be of the green leafy variety. Also a quart of milk daily; breads and cereals, at least half of which may preferably be the whole grain variety; an egg daily or at least three or four weekly; one serving of meat, fish or chicken, and another serving of a protein food, such as cheese. Some form of vitamin D should be included in the diet of young children, especially during the winter months. It is also most important that children follow a daily routine that includes plenty of time for sleep. And for younger children a day time nap is usually advised. Children Need Healthy Mothers Mothers must give attention to the children’s health. But let them give some consideration to their own. The tired, nervous mother is very apt to transfer some at her .own fatigue and nervousness to her child. So in arranging your child’s rest periods and diet, in looking after proper habits of elimination, make sure that Moth er, too . . . and better still every member of the family . . . fol lows this same sound health pro gram. Questions Answered Mrs. B. F.—Between the ages of 60 and 70, and indeed thereaft er, there is a gradual decrease in the need for energy. All the body processes function more slowly. The amount of proteins, minerals and vitamins is also less, as no new tissue is being formed. An excess of food is less readily han dled by the body in later years, so it is advisable for older people to guard carefully against over-in dulgence in food. ®—WNU—C. Houston Goudlss—1939—49. ILJERE’S a practical, slenderiz- 1 ing dress that large women will thoroughly enjoy for their busiest days of housework. And a trim little bolero frock that’s gay and fresh as a spring morn ing, just the thing for shopping, business and general wear. They are so easy to make that even be ginners will enjoy working with these easy designs—each of which includes a step-by-step sew chart. Comfortable House Dress. This dress is so easy to make that you’ll turn out half a dozen of it in practically no time; it’s a diagram design that you can com plete in a few hours. And it’s so easy to work in that you won’t be satisfied with less than half a dozen. Wide armholes, a darted AROUND th. HOUSE I© II Items of Interest to the Housewife A Darning Hint.—When darning silk stockings in a place where the mending does not show, use a fine needle and one strand of silk for darning one way, making sure that every little stitch is caught to prevent laddering. For the other way use two-ply skein wool. • • • For Baby’s Safety.—Never try to carry baby in one arm and some other hard-to-manage arti cle in the other when going down stairs. • • • To Reseal Envelopes.—If you have forgotten the inclosure in a letter try to open the envelope carefully by rolling a pencil under the envelope flap towards the edge. Add the inclosure and re seal by painting the flap with liq uid nail polish and pressing the flap down tightly. When Washing Glass.—A little starch added to the water used for washing windows, mirrors and glassware not only helps remove dirt but gives a lasting polish. * * » For the Seamstress.—Cut geor gette crepe and chiffon through two or three thicknesses of news paper and the material will not stick to the scissors and prove difficult. • * * Baking Apples.—Apples should be slit with a sharp knife in three or four places before baking, so that the skins do not wrinkle up while in the oven. * * * The New Frying Pan.—Boil a few potato parings with a little wa ter for a few minutes in the new frying pan. Food cooked after ward in the pan will not be so apt to stick. waistline that looks slim, a skirt with sufficient width, all assure freedom for action. It’s easy to' put on, too, as well as to iron, be cause it buttons down the front. Percale, calico and gingham are good materials for this. Tailored Bolero Dress. Even without the sleeveless bo lero, this dress is a charming style for runabout and street wear. The darted waistline makes you look slim and supple. A scal loped closing, edged with braid or binding, and puff sleeves nar rowed into the arm by shirring, complete the effect of youthful charm. Make this right now of flat crepe, silk print or thin wooL Then repeat it later in summer cottons; it’s a design that you’ll use many, many times. The Patterns. No. 1615 is designed for sizes 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48 and 50. Size 36 requires 4% yards of 35- inch material, with % yard for cuffs in contrast. No. 1674 is designed for sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 40. Size 14 re quires 5% yards of 39-inch mate rial, with 3% yards of braid to trim. Send your order to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept., Room 1020, 211 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, HI. Price of patterns, 15 cents (in coins) each. <2> Bell Syndicate.—WNU Service. Enlightening Dictionary It is rarely one finds much in the way of humor in dictiona ries. When one does, they are sometimes quite refreshing. In “Chambers’ Twentieth Cen tury Dictionary,” for example, its compiler, Reverend Thomas Da vidson, gives these definitions: Sea-Serpent.—An enormous ma rine animal of serpent-like form, frequently seen and described by credulous sailors, imaginative landsmen, and common liars. Land o’ the Leal.—The home of the blessed after death—Paradise, not Scotland. S HELTON. ERVICE is Traditional Among Smart New Yorkers The Shelton is more than e hotel; it is a New York insti tution. Its rooms are famed for their comfort; its two res taurants, for their superior food. Its big swimming pool is a favored meeting place of the younger set; its restful solarium, a quiet place of re pose; its famous “Shelton Corner Bax” is noted fox its fine liquors. And All Th»tm Outitandlaa Advantage! at SurprUlngfr Aeatonable Rate!. Hotel SHELTON IHMCTON AVE.-4MMMI Sta.