Mia* Michal Mia* Crower I I ? t *- v n an electric fan. or a place to { toard the family pet. s The Armed Forces Hostess As- t ociation, founded in 1949 to assist ; ifflcers and their families in the j Washington area, tries to supply I he answers. Made up of volunteer krmy, Navy, Air Force, -Marine *orps and Coast Guard wives, the ~ issociation maintains an office In he Armed Forces Service Center j n the Pentagon. Its information lies are available to all service nen and their dependents. Other subjects in the information , lies cover such items as schools , ,nd camps, doctors, furniture re- c >air services, women's service ^ ?lub, where to get free legal ad ice. temporary housing, practical lurses, military uniform^ and en ertalnment. In addition, there's an overseas lie. with information supplied in etters from wives in particular oreign assignment, and all the irinted information the association an gather, and a zone of interior lie. consisting of informationj >ertinent to U.S. posts, bast., and tations and their environs. Mrs. Wayne L. Hunter, wife of' n Army chaplain and president of , 1 he volunteer group, says the in-1 ormation center "expects the un ixual," "Wc attempt to answer any I -easonable request," she told me. 'If information is not in our flies, *e try to get it some place else. "We contact each incoming of Icer in the area and send a nelgh jorhood hostess, of which we have ibout 600. to make an informal call in the family, both as a gesture of limple friendliness and to advise hem of the information files avail ible from the Pentagon office," ilrs. Hunter says. The association also has lunch ?ons, brurtches, coffee* and other ocial functions from time to time is a means of welcoming ne,v omers and some times to raise a ittle money for stamps and printed naterials used at the information iffice. Biggest affair is the annual lirthday luncheon in the spring, drs. Eisenhower was last year's ind Mts. Charles E. Wilson, wife if the defense secretary, this year's lonor guest. I Wife Preservers ! i 1 CItan th? "window" on th? television , set easily hy damperun? a clesn. soft raf with rubbing olcohol. It will clean and 11 tfiiftc without scratching s (i ' Patricia Wright Is Bride Of Jerry W. Davis Mr. and Eugene Wright of Way neavllle announce the marriage of their daughter, Patricia, to Jerry W. Davis, specialist, third class, U S. Army. The ceremony took place In Dal ton. Ga? on Monday. May 2g. The bridegroom Is the son of Mrs. W. S. Medlin of Canton. He recently returned from duty, in Heilbronn, Germany and is now stationed at Fort Carson, Colo. The couple will leave June 18 to make their home at Ft. Carson. Miss Calhoun Is Feted At Miscellaneous Shower Miss Betty Calhoun, whose mar riage to Keller Wells will take place June IS in Woodland Bap tist Church at Clyde, was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower given Saturday evening in the home of Mrs. Ray Griffin in Fairvlew Gardens. Assisting In serving were Mrs. Herman Rary and Mrs. Shubert Creasman. A color motif of pink and green was used in the decorations and appointments. Around fifty-five guests were included. ? ? * The three-mile-limit to a na tion's control of the seas which wash its shores was determined by the distance an 18th century can non could shoot. Research shows hens produce most eggs when temperatures are between SS and 70 degrees. A zangero is a supervisor of ir rigation ditches. James Roosevelt Has Taken A Shine To Cats Br jane eads a WASHINGTON ? James Roose velt, California's new Democratic r congressman says he never liked t cats until his daughter who is al- c lergic to them gave him her favor- p ite pet to bring with him to Wash- s lngton. q "I've grown quite fond of this c cat." James told me at a Washing- d ton party. He said the cat was all that his mother, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, said he was in one of her columns, "remarkably well educated and companionable." James looked sheepish when I e isked him the cat's name, ''My daughter named him Tru nan." he said with a grin, "she hought it was a good name be ause he was so fond of his Inde iendenc." James, who is already ettled in a charming house in a iUlet residential section of the apltol. says he hopes to add a og soon to his household. ? * ? Senator George H. Bender (R-O) as a talking parakeet in his office, hat greets him with "Hi, Senator" very time he comes In. "Kiwi," Do-It-Yourself Fans Sew Their Own Outfits By DOROTHY ROE Associated Press Women's Editor It's more fun to do it yourself if you're dressed for the job, as any home handywoman can tell you. Now that modern gals are as handy with a han.mer as they are with a sewing machine, they are stitching up smart work-and-play outfits that make home carpenter ing fun. Local sewing center experts sug gest you buy a length of sturdy blue denim for the purpose and browse through the pattern books for styles to give this old favorite a new look. One such is a playsuit made from a pattern designed by Cole of California and incorporat ing such high-fashion notes as the semi-fitted line, hip emphasis and a wide neckline. The blue denim Is trimmed in express-striped denim. This outfit requires only two and a half yards of 35-inch fabric plus another yard of striped fabric for trim. Be careful to match the stripes perfectly on the yoke front, for a smart chevron effect. There are no buttons or buttonholes to worry about as the suit merely ties at the shoulder. While you're at it, you might make a simple gathered skirt to match, of blue denim wjth a strip ed chevron patch pocket. You won't even need a pattern for this, and it will complete a useful outfit for many casual occasions. FOR WORK OR PLAy . . . Blue denim outfit with striped trim, easy and qnick to make at home. the parakeet, belongs to Bender's secretary, Mrs. C. D. Terry. She says that during the senator's cam paign the bird chirped out, "Ben der for senator," to all visitors. * ? * Carlos Davila, the secretary gen eral of the Pan American Union, has the biggest dog in Washington, a Great Pyrenees which will grow to be larger than a St. Bernard. It Is named "George Washington" and was given to him by his wife. Canada's province of Ontario contains 412,582 square miles. New Tricks For Summer Hairdos wr & ? SOFT WAVES . . . The popular coif of the moment has a duck tail at nape of the neck. By VIVIAN BROWN AP Newsfeatures Beauty Editor RUMORS FLY thick and fast in ihe hairdressing world: "It's up, it's lown, it's long, it's short?until wo nen take the "who cares, anyway" ittitude. They wear their hair to luit their fancy, and enjoy it. Short hair is more comfortable in summer for those who can wear it. Easy to care for at playtime, t is manageable after a swim. The }un-back hairdo is popular with tatuesque women who have the ight features. They claim it is lust as easy to care for as the short ;oif, requiring nothing more than ?rushing and pinning. But that evere style does limit Itself to a ? I ** ? ? BOUFFANT FULLNESS . . . It's wide over the left ear and temple for a new coiffure. handful of women, even though it is a charming, ladylike coiffure when It is becoming. These days even short-haired lasses may keep tresses salon-fresh for a week or more, an asset during hatless summers and drives In con vertible cars. Many beauty salons now feature a special service that they say guarantees a smooth hair setting for qiiite a spell. It Is neith er a lacquer nor hair spray. This new stickum Is applied by the operator as a thin liquid when the hair is pincurled. The claim Is that It penetrates the hair shaft. Imparting a pliability and body to the hair ? insurance against wind and humidity. Let's hope it works on windy days. The time under the dryer is cut m wmeammmmmmmm m FROTHY RINGLETS . . . New salon dressing help* keep the hair Intact in summer. down by the new process, a boon to busy women. That is the most tedious part of a salon wave to most women, the only reason many I women prefer coifting their hair at home. New summer hair styles are var ied. BufTont hairdos are popular. These have a pouf of side fullness that should appeal to thin-faced types. Upswept hairdos that stress frothy little ringlets have definite appeal for the young in heart as well as the mature woman. The un sophisticated hairdo?a lyrical pat tern of soft waves, rhythmic con tinuity that is easy to keep, is like ly to begin wtih a pompadour at the forehead and end up as a perky little duck tail at the nape of the neck, ? MISS Bil l.IK JO STANELLI Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stanelli of Waynesvllle, who announce her engagement to Dr. Robert Arnold Atkinson, son of B. E. Atkinson of Hawkins- . ville. Ga., and Mrs. C. J. Vannah of Tampa, Fla. The wedding will take place June 17 in the First Baptist Church here. (Photo by Elliott's Peachtree Studio). Miss Stanelli Is Engaged To Dr. Atkinson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stanelli an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Billie Jo, to Dr. Robert Arnold Atkinson, son of B. E. At kinson of Hawkinsville, Ga? and Mrs. C. J. Vannah of Tampa Fla., The bride-elect was graduated from St. John's High School where she was senior class valedictorian, j She will receive her diploma as a certified electroencephalographic technician from St. Joseph's In firmary, Atlanta, in July. Dr. Atkinson was graduated as' an honor student from Middle Georgia College where he was a j member of Lambda Chi Alpha so cial fraternity and Gamma Beta, I'iu, honorary society. He received, his degree as Doctor of Dental Surgery from Emory University School of Dentistry and has been commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the Army Dental Corps. The wedding is planned for June 17 at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church here. J Miss McCracken Is Hostess At Coca-Cola Party Miss Mary Prances McCracken was hostess at a Coca-Cola party Thursday morning in her home at Lake Junaluska as a courtesy to Miss Telma Payne of Black Moun tain. bride-elect and classraa'a of the hostess at Woman's College. The honor guest was presented a corsage of white roses and a gift of silver. The hostess was assisted by her mother, Mrs. Albert J. Mc Cracken. Around fifteen guests were pres ent. Including the following from out-of-town: Miss Mary Bell Baker < of Rowland. Miss Mattie Danford < of Slantonsburg. and Miss Barton Edwards of Rich Square, all class mates of Miss McCracken who are her house guests for the week. ? ? * ? Canton Bride-Elect Is Honored At Party Miss Nancy Calvin of Canton, bride-elect of Charles Robert Mills, was entertained at a miscellaneous shower Tuesday night at Glenelle's on Pisgah Drive. Hostesses for the event were Mrs. Edward Metcalf, Mrs. Albert Morse, Mrs. Thomas P Rice. Mrs. Otis Stepp. and Mrs Glenn Williams, all of Canton. Six ty guests were included in the courtesy. A program of music was present ed by Miss Margaret Rice, soprano, and Richard Morse, baritone, ac companied by Mrs. Robert Mat thews, pianist. The honoree was presented a cor sage and the bridal motif was us ed in the decorations and refresh ments. The table was centered with an arrangement of pink roses and baby's breath flanked by white tap ers. Miss Calvin and Mr. Mills will be married June 30 in the Canton Presbyterian Church. * * * Aaron O. Gibson, who has been spending a leave with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Gibson, Sr.. left Sunday for Long Beach, Calif, where he will be stationed this summer. He recently returned from duty in the Pacific. Medical Auxiliary Plans Entertainment "The Haywood County Medical Auxiliary met Tuesday night In the home of Mrs. Boyd Owen and completed plans for entertaining wives of doctors attending the third annual Mountaintop Medical Assembly to be held here June 21 23. Mrs. Owen presided. The plans call for a luncheon, fashion show, bridge and golf at the Country Club, and a tour to Mile High and Cherokee. Following the business session the members played bridge. ? ? ? 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