SHE'S BEEN MUM' TO 85 KIDS
Memphis, Tenn. T'S a happy thing that Mrs In Martin likes children-sho's had 85 of
them.
A mother of four in her own right, Mrs Martin has been foster mother to 81 others as well.
"It's the greatest joy in the world to have a child brought to your door with ils lend down, acting Uke a pick kitten, then in four or five weeks to have them running, yelling and playing like other youngsters," she said.
Quite often, they are 'sick kit tena
everisick kits
them.
temporarily unable to support By JOE MCDAVID ut one time. The briefest period
thurn.
A hearty, cheerful woman. need is love and to be wanted, Material things are not im- portant,
of the "We wanted each children we took through the gears, and wanted them to feel that the was their home for as long as they needed it or wanted it to be."
A practical nurse at a house. hospital, Mrs Murtin works from 3 to 11p.m: Her husband la on
the early shift in a tyre factory, and gets home in the afternoon just before his wife leaves.
they ever had a youngster was one year, the longest 17 years. Only three children presently live with the Martins in their rambling, 13-room home.
"Cooking has never been much of a problem," said Mrs Martin. The older children siways chip lu and help out, And we have
The foster parent business a big kilehen." started for the Martins during World War 1.
"There were a lot of parents The children take Mrs Martin who had become separated, and and her husband at their word, the children sort of thrown "We toe, because they know they away," Mrs Martin said.
then got involved in mean it. Those who have left fosse a are always dropping back to see a bly way."
Mom" and "Pop.
Mrs Martin never knows ex-
actly how many there will be for dinner. One Christmas, she fed 78.
Children placed in her care include wuyward youngsters from juvenile court, boys and girls from broken homes and What's more, she holds down children whose real parents are a full-time jobs while keeping
JACOBY
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the Master's pairs at the Summer Nationals, veteran Louis Orleans anel
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Lory of New
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young Orlando formed a brand new partnership to play in tho event.
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established old
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the vicissitudes of 104
to win the event.
survived a scorer's error end
hands
most
Here is one of their spectacular rezulis. Of course. the s no-trump contract they bui down, reached is a lay most other pale that bid the slam elther made it in clubs or went down in hearts or spades. Louls had a sound, although aceless, opening bi Willson's
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What do you do? A-Bid three spades. A slam is quito likely and this is a good way to start for it.
TODAY'S QUESTION Your partner continues with
hid of five diamonds. What do you do now?
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Opening lead— 9
three-club response and the three-spade rebid were normal.
decided not to New Wilson bother with his five-card heart sult and simply rebid his clubs Louis whereupon
decided to of the hand fake full control and wood the Blackwood Con- vention to ask for aces.
For a moment
The Martins have a maid in twice a week, and Mrs Martin's mother, who lives with then, helps out around the house,
Birthdays are important in the Mrs and Martin household,
She Martin plays them up big. esilmates she bakes about 200 cakes a year.
The only
lea was to take care of the children." were placed with the Marung by About half the youngsters
For a usual Sunday dinner for the Children's Bureau, which about 25 persons, Mrs Martin pays $45 a month care for each will cook a ham, two chickens, child, an amount that has been couple of cakes, mounds of enrefully figured out to cover butter beans, potato salad and enly bare essentials, Most of hot rolls and gallons of ten. She the other children came from stresses the importance of a bruken homes, and the Marling good diel for her famlly. received nothing for their care, although a few parents did pay about $8 a week for "board."
ת!
began
the
Shortly after they taking
youngsters, Martins one-year-old son died
und they adopted two boys who were living with them "because our other children wanted us to adopt a little brother," Mrs Martin said,
The foster children remain with the Martins until they ore placed for adoption or until their real parents are again in a position to enre for them.
Up to 14 children have shared the Martins eight-bedmom home
Bu Arst and foremost, Mra Marlin tries to give the chlidren love and that feeling of "being wanted,"
SURPRISE PACKAGE
Buffalo, N. Y. Clly Judge Michael E. Zira
surprise when he ruer got a upened a letter from the wife of a man he'd fined $15 for speeding. said, "This is the
The letter
11
first time my husband is driving slowly since I married him
Keep up the good years ago.
probably saved our work. You lives."
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IF
Care Of The Skin
A SERIES OF THREE ARTICLES BY PATRICIA McCORMACK
Part 1
-
New York.
F skin couki talk,' it would say "how dry I am" as it gets oldeṛ.
Around the third decade of life, and sometimes sooner, chemical factories in the skin curtail their output of natural oil and moisture. It's part of the ageing process. It starts to happen the instant you stop growing.
The condition is aggravated by steam-heated rooms. Hot, dry air "steals" moisture from the skin, Cosmetic, used indiscriminately, may contribute to the drying.
To combat erosion caused by This may be followed by on Like pimples in quantity, dryness, dermatologists astringent to close facial porcs, blackheads by the dosen mas such normally recommend cleansing It also is helpful to remove and be a sign of acne. The best cleanliness. Most routinen that help the body re-do make-up at least twice & therapy:
dermatologists advise make the most of its declining day.
against natural ally output.
It's natural for most "older" squeezing.
pores. skins to have oversized
astringent that shocks the Summing up on cosmetic skin Super-cleanliness, pores into puckering is of tem- problems: porary help.
creans, "permanent" Match
lotions and cure? None exists.
astringents to your general skin condition.
*
Lanolin creams or soaps con- taining large doses of lanolin are helpful. Moisturiser creams powder may be applied under or foundation bases to overcome
dryers
Oily skin is primarily a prob- lem affecting adolescents. Many adults, however, have a some- what oily complexion through out life. Such a skin has one advantage: It does not wrinkle quickly.
Oillness-besides contrbuling to an eternally shining nose encourugra major and minor blemishes: To combat oiliness, wash throL OT four times daily with a mild toilet soap.
CHILDREN'S CORNER
Wedding Of Caterpillars
-Christopher Cricket Gives On-The-Spot Report-
"Now that's exactly what I By MAX TRELL
thought," he said. "but I was HRISTOPHER Cricket came wrong. You're wrong too."
Christopher started to tell out from behind the loose
fireplace where his story from the beginning. brick in the
the winter
"It was late last night. 1 he was spending and at himself down on the
was down in the cellar citting the partner-floor between Krart and near the
I had just furnace.
50 fs
shb Trembled in the balance Harıldı, the Shadow-Children finished playing a tune or two Wilson considered a seven bid. with the Turned-About Names. on my guitar, and very softly, but eventually assured that his 11
sunny loo, a beautiful was
not to wake up partner knew.
he way what
morning, cold and bright and anyone in the house, when all doing and passed.
of a trusty.
sudden I felt tapping me on the shoulder.
YOUR BIRTHDAY
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20
someone
"I went to quite a party last booked around. It was @ night," Christopher said,
"A party?" sald Hanid. "What kind of a party?"
By STELLA
"A
wedding party,"
TELY i-muisie.”
guitar.
I
BORN today you are one of these considerable thought.
verEstilo nors who do so many have one infatuation after another.
- things ponably well that you may A marriage bured
never become a specialist
one arca
auty
Who Got Married?
♫
said
You tend to
on this alone
"What kind of wedding probably would not lost very long
Knari asked unless you or else would be an unhappy en party was it?" of activity
Thu D An early marriage to exactly forca yourvelf to concentrate,
"be" mean who got married?" fight rate would, as they say.
Caterpillars," the making of you." for then you "Two would settle down to your family Christopher Cricket.
warit obligations.
to have You those you love
best, there is to have
POTH
of
one thing to
0.00.
the exclusion
You have an ingenious mind and could become an inventor, also have artistic traits and would make your mark in literature or poetry. You have musical
and could mucere ui the cont
You will alway very
Mouse,
An Exception
was
a
15-16
Mouse interrupted Christopher Cricket's musical soronado.
long, white wedding gown and red rubies in her hair.
Bride And Groom
Christopher. I brought along "I don't usually talk to Mice," "But this play all the said Christopher.
nice old grey Mouse with a pleasant face and curly
The Caterpillar in the green whiskers. He begged me to como along with him. Ho sald suit was the groom. And the white gown friends were Caterpillar in the a couple of his
The old gray and would I was the bride.
the Mouse was the minister. getting married
for mind playing music
"But why aren't they wedding.
asked the Mouse. asleep?' I cald
"So I went with him to the 'All Caterpillars are asleep in Bald back of the cellar, behind the the winter. "But, Christopher,"
and the stacies of It's nice and warm here," Hanid In a surprised voice, old trunk
'Caterpillars it's the middle of the winter old magazines and the pile of the Mouse said.
the old shoes only fall asleep when it's cold.' wood and all
Mouse "Then the Minister and boots that nobody wears
Caterpillars any more."
music. danced.
Anong thone born on this date pre: Jusel Holman, plant and
Richard Le Galilenne now! There aren't any more composer;
they're type of competent career direction et General Henry Tichard Lee Caterpillars! I
alage. In fact, you must have some
in early youth or ym will reatter your energies needlessly.
Since you also have n
1 for
languages you will enjoy traveling in foreign landa, not so much an a touret bul as one who will enjoy living abroad for long periods of time burrounded by cliffering cultures. If you wed early in life, be sure that you select Domeone who likes to be on the move as much as you do.
Yeu have a romantic nature and must be sure that you wed after
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21
AQUARIUS (Jan.
21-Feb. 19)—.
it you have turne studying thint needs attention, don't postpon any longer; do it now.
PISCES
b
20-1
23)--
A shart trip might be the best ing for you just now. A good day fừ
you to start.
ARIES (MAT.
20)-
If your
to be
21-Арг. hobby happens needlework. y will find tha
good day for it.
TAURUS (Apr.
21-May
217-
A hitch may arise today in como real estate negotiationsE. Don't closs
a dion. Wait a while.
GEMINI (May
22-Juns
21)-
Your good day this week, so plan
to abonatat>
importance.
something of vital
CANCER (June
22-July
21)
Mako Uto most of the job you have. Don't contemplate a change today: not the right ume for that.
24-ADE
Your
mariago
partner
may be
dinout to your way of thinking
Sio peliant.
tobico
JAY
24-HǝDe 13)-
Make an
Another good day for your major projects. decision and then stick to 11.
LIDILA.
(BODL 24-Oct.
Important
2))
Bleet
Enjoy yourself socially today. Iriende, gechaps, whom you have
not out for a long Ume.
SCORPIO (Del B-Hor
***(12
All metter hering to do with publikatsu
Empo
Today i capec Ally good.
BAGITTALIDA (Rev. 1-Dəc. - Thinking over very carefully Apal decidon Before makkig may
DAPRICORN (140,' 23-7AD. 30)---- Not the day for entering into any parkashig
maatalous plaza
patriot and statesanan; Nathaniel Parker Willis, author innd poet.
To find what the stars have in store for you tomorrost, select your
all asleep.""
Christopher
mean
Cricket crossed
gliday star and read the corres Ave or six of his legs and yousting paragraph. Let you birth-chuckled softly to himself. day or be your daily guide.
SIDE GLANCES
By Galbraith
O MEIN HEA Berrien, ja
17-23
"Henry has his own ideas about the Paris touch." He sayo it's the extra $50 they stick you for the labell"-
and
two
married the
the played "Pretly dark back there." Everybody sang and Kpart said. "How did you see The two Caterpillars kissed and where you were going, Christo hugged each other. pher?"
went
little "The Mouse had a Qushlight," sold Christophet, Finally we reached the place where
he lived. We through a small door in the wall. A whole crowd of people were already there."
"People" excialmed Hanid.
I don't mean people,"
"I and Christopher.
"No,
Mice
and Grasshoppers
mean and
An
^
An epsom salts solution also may be of temporary help. Stir the salts into boiling water until Ing Medical Attention.) crystals form. Cool the solution, the face with then pat
(Next: Skin Problems Need-
sterile cotton. As it dries, white film will form,
Wash this away after a few .minutes, or leave it on overnight if your skin is the oily type.
"We're going to fly away on our honeymoon as soon as the they told me. spring comes,* "We'll be Butterflies by then!'
"Then
one of the Grasshop- pers played a trick; he opened all the windows in the Mopse House. It Tew bliter cold. And do
what you know. happened?"
and Horia both Knart answered at the same time:
"The CaterpillarsTM went to
Beetles and a couple of Smalls sleep!"
and two Caterpillars.
Christopher Cricket nodded.
They spun their cocoons-a
instantly fell The other That was was a white Caterpillar with a wedding,"
"One of them was a green cocoon is like a sleeping bag- Caterpillar wearing a green suit and with purple spots.
the
asleep. of end
the
Rupert and the Secret Boat-10
ר
Gregory waita eagerly for the answers to his questions, and the Gaberman gives mischievous smile. Well yes, the wex dota go up and down a fitle,” he says, And it doesn't win over the edge because there isn't any edge. And What's doing ?", says
you. Why, it's making a lovely. home for, serpents and mermaids and merboys, and "Here, here, don't go telling him 100 many fairy stories," Rupert on. Gregory. Laugh Come
There's someone else to use "over there" And off they go. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Simple pimples are, of course, a warning signal, In large num- bers they may be the precursors of acne,
warnings storm about other serious skin dis- orders. In such enses, see D doctor for correction.
or
The occasional pimple may be skin only sign of incomplete cleansing or too much rich food. Leading dermatologists agree that squeezing of pimples is not the thing to do., Such a "remedy" may call to serious infection or Nature enlarged poro ordinarily dries up simple pim- pies.
un
BE A SAINT
Ithaca, N. Y Miss Esther Foley, home ser- vice director for a publishing house offers, these tips for girls who want to enter the business world:
-"Don't cry for help.
Don't cry, period. "Don't blame anyone anything.
Current Accessories
By GRACE THORNCLIFFE
splee
PLEASING accessories add to current Laashiona. for Velours in orange, yellow
deeper street colours, makes a Use extreme independence,ngat topper with
bubble "Don't fall into the ooze of effect. Trim ia of matching belting ribben. Draped ante- Learn to regwet the law of lope goes right over the rigid cause and effect.
self-pity.
"Watch your boss
-"Copy his successes.
Avoid his failures.
-"If you
don't agree company policy, get out."
Whiteaways
January
STOREWIDE
CLEARANCE
LADIES WHITE CALF CASUAL SHOES by Dotels with
· wedge heels.
Originally $60.50 a pair.
Now $17.50 Pair
SMART SWALE GREEN CALF SANDALS by Holmes of Nor- wich. Originally $85.00 a pair..
Now $25.00 Pair
with
black composition handles of a dressy town handbag. Pump Is of brown suede with heel and strap of black leather in a sling effect-a good choice to set of an outs that combines black and brown..
SALE
SAVE! SAVE! SAVE!
ELIZABETH ENGLISH SAN- DALS in red or black calf, limited quantity.
Originally $47.50 a pair.
Now $7.95 Pair
SIMS LADIES SLIPPERS with sling back in wine velvet, Originally $20.50 a pale.
Now $9.50 Pair
HOLMES LADIES LINDRIA SANDALS in wine kid.
Originally $0.50 a pair.
Now $25.00
HOLMES LADIES SANDALS in black patent white calf. Originally $75,00,
Now $49.50
THE YEAR'S
BIGGEST
VALUES
IN
PANDA COURT SHOES in black and many colours.
Originally $55.00 to $59,50 a pair.
Now $39.50 Pair
KIDDI COMFORT SHOES and Sandals in a variety of nliractive styles.
Originally $17.50 a palt.
Now $7.50 Pair
SHOES
HOLMES COURT SHOES In black suede, Humber red call or pon pen red cult, Originally $70.50 a pair.
Now $55.00 Pair
CHILDREN'S
BIRTHDAY CASUALS in red or calf, alzes D to 10. Originally $27.50 a pals.
Now $17.50 Pair
CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY slotted strap Sandals in red calf, sizes 111⁄2 to 1.
Originally $35.00 a pair.
Now $24.50 Pair A
MEN'S DOLCIS SHOES, brown and white Brogue, largo sizes, limited quantity only.
Originally $89,30 a pair.
Now $25.00 Pair
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