———————— Col. Phillips Named Food Advisor To Byrd Antarctic Expedition Prominent Food Executive Given ntire Responsibility For Pro- Mvisioning Three Ships Soon To Leave On Polar Venture, Cambridge, Maryland—First official action by Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, following his designation by President Roosevelt as head of the im- portant new United States Govern- ment colonization expedition to the Antarctic, was the appointment of Colonel Albanus Phillips, president of the Phillips Packing Company, this city, as Food Counselor of the expe- dition, Immediately following the announce- ment from the White House in Wash- ington that President Roosevelt had named Admiral Byrd to command the expedition which will stake out Amer- ican claims to a vast area of the Antarctic continent, the latter wired Colonel Phillips: “lI was today appointed to com- mand the United States Govern- ment Antarctic Expedition. The first thing I am going to do is ap- point you food counselor for the undertaking-—a position of utmost importance and responsibility, for which your nearly fifty years of experience in foods so eminently fits you. I sincerely hope you can honor the expedition by accepting this designation. The warmest personal regards.” The telegram announcing his ap- pointment was Phillips when he returned week-end cruise on Chesapeake Bay, and he immediately wired his accept- ance to Admiral Byrd. miral Byrd and Colonel Phillips to discuss plans for provisioning the three ships, headed by Admiral Byrd's flagship, Bear of Oakland, which will make the trip to Antarctica. The appointment of Colonel Phillips is regarded as a highly signficant tribute to his many years of successful experience as a leader in the food field. The food eompany he heads packs over fifty varieties of canned foods now marketed from coast to coast and in numerous foreign countries. Cause of Red Nose Vienna doctors, after a study, have concluded that a red nose may indicate unbalanced hormones, and may have nothing to do with drinking. Other causes may be poor circulation, changes in temper- ature, nervousness or congestion from over-indulgence. Hub of Scotland Stirling, “in the midst of Scot. land,” is also described by its citi- zens as ‘between east and west and between north and south,” and they claim that it has “looked down on more history, seen more armies advance and retreat than any other town in the world.” ‘Indians’ in Poland No two Goral women of Zakopane, the famous tourist resort of Poland, dress alike. The tourist here will see mountaineers who will remind him of American Indians. They wear moccasins and carry a toma- hawk-like cane, like Ojibways. Pheasant Kills Snake State highway patrolmen noticed a pheasant hopping about excitedly alongside the road north of Scotts. bluff, Mont. Investigating, giant bull snake by pecking its neck full of holes. The Rise of the Nile tells that a drop from heaven, a tear of Isis, an ancient Egyptlan god- dess, falls into the Nile on a certain night of the year and causes it to rise. One of the great Nile annual festivals is the ‘‘Night of the Drop.” Ferry to Sweden to each other than many people real- ize. At some places in northern Denmark you can go to Sweden in 20 minutes by ferry, and the Swed- Elsinore in Denmark. Warm Holidays in Iceland Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, sea bathing is found in Iceland due the beaches. Duomo of Milan The second largest Gothic cathe- dral in Europe is the Duomo of Mi. lan, As part of its massive archi. tecture the visitor can count more than 4,000 statues. High Sarvival Forest service officials estimate that 61 per cent of all trees planted in farm shelter belts and field wind breaks of the prairie plains last year survived, Corn Pays Boy Cleon Best, 20-year-old North "Carolina farm boy, harvested 432 bushels of corn from 2.6 acres in 1938 and made a profit of $209 from the project. Wartime Fact The Negro National Guard unit was the first battalion in Washington to be mustered to war strength in 1017. H, FOR a dress that is cool to wear on hot sultry days, warm and ““comfy’ to wear on cool days, sesses the magic of fitting into the or less of a society stunt at informal at the club. The answer? before your very companying that are hand-crocheted of mercer- ized cotton. Yes'm, a dress eyes in the at any time of the year. solving the mid-season problem of something to wear that tides over the gap between fashions old and fashions new, you'll find a hand- crocheted dress gives the perfect answer. Such a gown ing to school in the early autumn days. The best way of putting to the test all we have been saying about the crochet theme is to make such a dress for yourself. Just a few lei- sure moments devoted here and i there, that would otherwise be wast- ed, to the crocheting thereof and in an unbelievably short time you will be the exultant possessor of a dress wardrobe, the whole year round. Want to try it? Well, here's how! --go to your nearest fancy work | shop or department. There you will find oodles of mercerized crochet cottons in adorable colors. How- that acquir once done, together with ing of exactly the right size crochet hoc not forgetting to a pamphlet of instructions niways ever, make, which available wi yarns. There's od news for rocheters this year in that the ide: styling worth. "or th st time crochet The is a collection of crocheted unma result dresses wearability, fit and indi Most which tl fit and m er touch ded crocheted Dressmak- Pad- , Zip- swing achieving vloited newer d the figure. es are also stressed. shoulders are emphasized 8 are used, with a view look so much grace the yo 7 this season. Typical of the new crochet fash- ions is the casual, neat-as-a-pin dress as shown to the left in the pic- ture. A decorative zipper down the front, closing at the throat with two pompoms, high-placed pockets and a wide contrasting belt give it the dressmaker touches. Even the belt is crocheted. Worked in lustrous nercerized crochet cotton, the en- tire outfit is simple to make. The hand-crocheted dress to the right has the stylish look. are fluid and soft with the shoulders slightly exaggerated to slenderize the silhouette, making it graceful for the more mature figure as well woman. The stitch is open and lacy ~delightfully cool to wear through- out the summer. Later on you will for the fall wardrobe. (Released by Western Newspaper Union.) Designer Visions Coming Fashions Quoting Edith Head, top designer | of clothes for Hollywood notables: “The reign of the popular simple frock or suit is over. Everything indicates that the fall and winter styles will be lavish in fabric and extremely romantic and flattering. {| Clothes will deubtless cause social functions to increase in formality and it will be, all and all, a dressy season.”’ “lI am sure,” predicted Miss | Head, *‘that there will be no cer- tain or definite skirt, sleeve, or coat lengths in the coming trend. Wom en will dress strictly to their own individuality, getting away from the | ‘sheep’ fads and crazes which made | all of us look alike for the past sev- eral years. At least feminine fashions will assume something else than ‘all poured of the same mold.’ “The high note of the new trend,” said the designer, “will be magnif- icence of material. Silks, brocades, velvets, and embroidered fabrics will be abundant and tailored, all- purpose models will hear a definite death knell.” Rich Silk Fabrics For Coats, Suits It is with an eye to the future "that women are buying the smart new coats now showing in the mid- summer collections, made of rich silk fabric. A costume of the hand- some bengalines and such will car- ry through until the “frost is on the pumpkin." The appeal of these handsome suits is not to be with- stood by best dressed fashionables, Red Dots White Still the rage for polka dots goes on. In the picture it is white silk chiffon with red polka dots that fashions a most captivating eve. ning dress. For country club wear and city roofs under starlit skies with music in the air here is the gown ideal. The halo hat in tones of red matches the kid belt which is tied with a fabric bow. The brace. let is the new-type bubble glass that glitters in prismatic colors. AMAZING! Two college boys sat in a theater play being enacted. fellows turned to his com- He pointed to the stage. very amazing,”” he re- | “That actress up there— | who plays the heroine— | It's “It's one “What you talking about?” other. “You have | are the The first lad nodded. “I know,” | “That's what makes it so amazing.” Best Way Out The sentry challenged the uni- formed figure that had entered the camp. “Major Jones,” came the reply. “Sorry, sir,” said the sentry. “'Fraid 1 can’t let you proceed without the password.” “Drat it, man, I've forgotten it!" snapped the other. “But you know me well enough.” “Can't help it, sir,” persisted the sentry. “Must have the password.” “Don’t stand arguing all night, Bill,” came a voice from the guard tent. *“‘Shoot i" ’ . imi: GEOGRAPHY ZERO \X 3 an “Ww ay, n't know is no where Johnny, you dc lesson. Denver your near New York city “Yessum, it is. I get Denver on 20 and turn my dial to 30, and there's New York city. Why Not Aunt Emma? “Those poor little boys next door have no mama or daddy and no said a mother to her little son. ‘Now, wouldn't it be nice to give them something— just a little present?” “Yes, indeed,” he replied, quick- ly. "Let's give them Aunt Emma.” Hey, That Man's In Again! Suburban Resident—It's simply grand to wake up in the morning and hear the leaves whispering out- side your window. City Man-—It's all right to hear the leaves whisper, but I never could stand hearing the grass moan. System “Surprises are bound to occur in politics,” said the observant citizen. | “Yes,Y answered Senator Sor. | ghum, “but the managers are get- ting it down so fine that the few delegates who get away can't in- terfere with the program.” Wisdom on Tap Assistant Poultry Editor—Here's a subscriber wants to know why they whitewash the inside of chick- Editor—Tell him it's to keep the Soon Enough Mother—Susie, little girls mustn't Susie—When will I be old enough TIRESOME SCENE 7 er TM “What a tiresome landscape.” “Yes—even the chasms yawn.” Il-Advised Frankness Do you expect people to believe all that you tell them in your speeches?” “No,” answered Senator Sorghum, “and on the other hand they mustn't expect me to tell them all that I believe.” i Early, to Bed “Some folks,” said Uncle Eben, “tells you ‘you thus’ go to wif de chicken’ an’ I'm willin’, but de folks dat owns de chickens ain’ suf ficiently trustful.” THE afternoon dress with v- neckline, slim skirt and shirred bodice (1779) is unusualls tty for those of you who take en's sizes. Make it for hot days with short, full sleeves; repeat it later on, with the narrow roll collar and long, snug sleeves, are pretty materials for it. Dress With Jacket-Blouse. A classic two-piecer that give you loads of wear on Gay and Interesting By RUTH WYETH SPEARS “DEAR MRS SPEARS: “to make interesting cu rer AT TNE . ints as at A, trim as between the points ie out. Pull out together in pc t B clipping then turn right s smoothly and press, as at C. Stitch to one section of the cover as at D, then stitch the To make a pattern for a mod- ernistic patchwork cover, cut a rectangle of paper, then divide it into sections as shown. Use these as patterns to cut at F. NOTICE: price of one, not secured Two books for leaders who have their copies of my Decorator; and Gifts, their orders at once, before the supply is entirely disposed of. You may also have your choice of the Patchwork Quilt Leaflet or the with or- enclose 25 ders for two books: recting your order to Mrs. Spears, vacation travels as wel sum mer days in town, is 1783. It brimgs you a sleeveless tennis frock with sunback, that becomes a smart little summer suit when you add the fitted jacket-blouse. Thus you can solve two important clothes problems with one easy pattern. It will be charming in linen, gingham, pique or shark- skin, The Patterns, No. 1779 is designed for sizes 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 and 48, Size 36 requires 4% va of 39 inch material with short sleeves and no collar; 4% with collar, and long or short sleeves, No. 1783 i 14, 16, 18 and 20. Size 14 requires 4% yards of 35 inch material, with aqut nap, for frock: 1%; yards for jacket. 4 yards of trimming. Send your order to The Circle Pattern Dept. Forty-third street, New N. Y. Price of patterns (in coins) {Bell Syndic ros varde Yyaras 8 designed for sizes 12, ’ each. ale WHNU Service.) 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