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18 Home Owned-flome -Home Read MADISON THE CAPITAL TIMES WISCONSIN Sunday Morning, June 8, 1941 New State Industrial School for Girls at Oregon the state industrial school for girls will girls will move into the building Wed first and second floors. The gymnasi study and play. The structure is the nesday. A spacious gymnasium and am is on the far end in this photograph. Ill Around the Town MADGE YOHN you'll say when you read this, but you'll be wrong.

The questions quoted here were really asked of the Madison -Wisconsin Foundation staff by people, who, in all seriousness, wanted the information asked for. They run from the sublime to the ridiculous and back again, ad infinitum. The funniest one, no doubt, 15 this one. A man called the Foundation, said he was taking a trip to Portland, and asked: "What kind of underwear would you advise me to take?" One of the screwiest questions, literally speaking, was this one: "Which highway from Madison to Chicago has the least curves?" Two of the most vague reports were: "Kindly give me the names of people who cut ferns in your north woods." And "I want to locate man who lives near a lake in The most gruesome query was: "Where can one get materials for making caskets?" Two of the most human personal questions seemed to be: "Where can I buy corset for And "Is there VISIT OVER WEEKEND Mr and Mrs. R.

E. Wilfong and daughter, Sharon, 1726 Van Hise have returned from Racine, where they were guests of Mrs. Wilfong's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.

A. Horner, and Mr. Wilfong's mother, Mrs. Pearl Wilfong. RETURN FROM VISIT Mr.

and Mrs. John W. Roach and sons, Jack and Pat, and daughter, Ellen, 2115 Van Hise have returned from Appleton, their former home where they were guests of friends. RETURNS FROM BARABOO Mrs. John Gay, 330 N.

Carroll has returned from Baraboo, where she was the guest of her me mother, Mrs. Robert Attridge, who had been ill. a WEEKEND VISIT Mrs. Mary Postel, 939 University visited over the weekend at Muscoda, where she was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Clara Dvorak.

RETURN FROM VISIT Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Peckham, 1728 Regent have returned from a visit in Devil's Lake.

They entertained as their dinner guest recently. AT RYAN HOME Here from Hollywood, are Mr. and Mrs. O. Prager, who are the guests of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr.

and Mrs. James Ryan, 422 N. Ingersoll st. They will visit until Tuesday, when they will depart for Hollywood, accompanied by the Ryans' son, James student of Marmion Military academy, Elroy, who will spend the summer in the West. We Need Girls You Need a Job We cannot fill the demand for our graduates! Here Is Your Chance Make your career Beauty Culture.

Own your own shop. Teachers and nurses are changing to Beauty Culture because of sO many advantages. Great schools to choose from located Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and Eau Claire. LEARN MORE TO EARN MORE Body Culture With Beauty Culture No money needed for room and board while attending our schools Send for complete information. MILWAUKEE Accredited Schools OF BEAUTY CULTURE 114.

State Madison TeachersUnion Ousts 3 Units forCommunism CHICAGO -Revocation of the charters of two New York and one delphia local of the American ation of Teachers on charges of Communism has been voted by members of the federation. This announced in New York and Chicago Friday by members of the executive council. The council had charged that the three locals followed the Communist party line in nearly all Issues, and that many members withdrew from the federation during the last year cause of such Communism The three locals represent nearly 000 members, or quarter of the 000 dues-paying members. The about 80 per cent for expulsion, excluding votes cast by the three 1o- cals in question. John M.

Fewkes, president of the Chicago union, which voted 5,258 for revocation and $92 against, said: "I feel the American Federstion of Teachers now has real opportunity to grow rapidly since its Americanism no longer can be questioned." The person, he said, had been burned out some years ago--but the inquirer could not remember the man's name nor the name of the town, which he remembered WaS "on the CNW railroad." CAN YOU ANSWER row would you go about answering such questions these which come in by phone, letter or person practically every day at the Madisonconsin Foundation? "Who breeds Persian cats in Madison?" "Who is the tall blonde man who sells paper supplies?" "Where can you get in touch with living relatives of Abraham Lincoln?" "What German Lutheran church sells vanilla?" sells sandwiches to the sororities at night?" "Where is the Horse banquet?" "Do you have to have license to exhibit 3-legged colt at the fairs? "What is the price of copper? I have copper-lined washboiler that I can sell." "What is the name of the man at the university who knows all about parasites?" HELP! If you have some good ideas about answering these and similar queries, get in touch with Margaret Smith, Grace Kingston and Mrs. Frank Welch the Foundation. They need help on this stuff. KEEP COOL Specials LEE OIL WAVE Genuine Olive Oil Permanent $3.50 Permanent for Fine Difficult Hair $450 New Cream Oil Wave Hair is steamed in oil. Gives natural curly effect yet a strong, long-lasting permanent.

$6.50 and $7.50 fulalee Beauty Shop 25 E. Main F. 372 GIFTS for Dad at MOSELEY'S Has your Dad a hobby? Here at Moseley's you'll find appropriate gifts for most every hobby. Cameras books writing materials. stamps and coin collectors' materials, etc.

Choose These Father's Day Gifts BOOK ENDS, ALL TYPES. $1 to $16 POKER CHIP RACKS WITH CHIPS to $9.50 KODAKS CAMERAS AND BROWNIES $1.25 to $29.50 SHEAFFER LIFETIME FOUNTAIN PENS Lifetime Guarantee. $10 LEATHER ZIPPER CASES FOR DAD $4.50 to $15.00 SMART NEW TRAVEL CLOCKS $5.50 to $9.00 ZIPPER TRAVEL DOPP KITS $2.75 to $3.50 HYGRADE ENGLISH SHIP. BAROMETERS $6.00 to $7.50 GENUINE LEATHER BILLFOLDS $1.00 to $4.00 You'll find execellent Father's Day selection 01 appropriate sentiments ranging type from sentimental. the novelty CARDS 5c to Moseley Book Company East Street Garden Club Holds Exhibit June 14 and 15 The Madison Garden club will present its annual June flower show Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15, at the Woman's building.

240 W. Gilman st. The show will be open 1 to 9 p. 1 m. on Saturday and from 11 a.

9 p. m. on Sunday. The show open to exhibitors from surrounding towns and all persons desiring to compete are invited to bring in their floral exhibits. Containers will be furnished for specimen blooms in the peony and iris sections.

The second floor of the building will be used for artistic arrangements. The sections included in the show will be for peonies, iris, artistic arrangements, iris arrangements, roses, perennials, and tables. The entry classification for the show is very extensive and provides for all seasonal flowers. A large display of roses will be the interesting features of the show." There are a. total of 22 classes for artistic arrangements in the various sections and six classes for table arrangements.

Return from Hawaii Mrs. J. S. Donald, who makes her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Prof. and Mrs.

W. G. Woodburn, 211 N. Prospect returned last week from an extended visit in Honolulu, where she was the guest of her brother sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.

A. B. DeCrow. She returned on the S. S.

Matsonia, and was accompanied home by her niece, Mrs. Frank I. Ambler, Honolulu, who is leaving within a few days to return to her home. VISIT AT DODGEVILLE Mrs. Dora Miller, 1447 Wiliamson and her grandson, Billy Miller, son of Mr.

and Mrs. L. A. Miller, of the same address, motored to Dodgeville last week to visit Mrs. Miller's brothers George and Wayne McConnell.

They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Simmons. Mrs. D.

A. Miller there for a visit and accommotored, her mother and son, back to Madison. FROM OSHKOSH Mr. and Mrs. Floyd H.

Wadey and son, Paul Bruce, 2518 Van Hise are new residents from Oshkosh. They will be joined here in mid-June by Mrs. Wadey's daughters, Jane and Harriet Sweet, who are living with their grandmother, Mrs. Gus Damerow, Oshkosh, until the close of high school. Mr.

and Mrs. Wadey and Paul Bruce visited last weekend at Belleville as guests of Mrs. Cora Wadey. NEW RESIDENTS Mr. and Mrs.

J. D. Wilt, 409 W. Doty are new residents from Owosso, Mich. Mr.

and Mrs. Everett M. Sloggett and son Radcliffe, 450 N. Few are new residents from Des Moines, Ia. AT KLEIN HOME Mr.

and Mrs. Lester D. Klein, 2202 Kendall had as their guests recently their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Klein.

AT BARNEY HOME Mrs. Anna Barney and son, Fred, 616 S. Mills have returned to Madison after living at Rockford, Ill. They had as their guests recently Mrs. Barney's son-in-law and daughter, Mr.

and Mrs. C. H. Herlache, Sturgeon Bay. AT PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Mr.

and Mrs. W. P. Riley, and daughter, Marguerite, 125 N. First have returned from Prairie du Chien, where they were guests of Mr.

Riley's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. Mrs. Edward Boylan. VISIT ENDS Mr. and Mrs.

Arnold Zumkehr, 1443 Spaight st. have been entertaining as their guests, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Marty, New Glarus.

Mrs. Zumkehr is a daughter of the John Marty's. The two couple motored over Decoration Day weekend to Canton and Upper Sandusky, where they were the guests of relatives and friends. VISIT IN CHICAGO Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Ninedorf and son, Andy, 2661 Milwaukee and Mr. Ninedorf's brother and sister-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ninedorf, were recent guests of the Messers. Ninedorf's aunt, Mrs.

Elizabeth Kunow, Chicago. INFANTS NAMED Barbara Ann is the name chosen by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Hansen, 808 Oakland for their daughter, born June 1 at Madison General hospital.

Charles David is the name selected by Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Center. Spring Harbor, for their son, born May 29 at Madison General hospital.

Mrs. Center was Miss Elizabeth Smart before her marriage. VISIT AT JANESVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Louis H.

Dahl and sons, Harold and Kenneth, 230 Dunning formerly of Brooklyn, recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stritof, of Janesville. VISITS AT FOND DU LAC Mrs. J.

J. Roberts, 815 Clymer returned early last week from Fond du Lac, where she was the guest of her sister, Miss Ruth Nash. AT DEANE HOME Mrs. Thomas Eroen, Windsor, has been a guest of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.

Arnold Deane, 229 Van Deusen st. In this modern building, inmates of which has been built near Oregon. The It also has large classrooms on both the NEW RESIDENTS Mr. and Mrs. T.

J. Lynch, Center are new residents from Wausau. Mr. and Mrs. Frank H.

Moore, 910 Emerald are new residents from Edgerton. They were guests recently of Mrs. Moore's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. William Wacklin, Edgerton.

ON RIDING TEAM Miss Helen Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moses W. Smith, 1917 Vilas won place on her class team in riding at the Milwaukee-Downer college horse show, which came culmination of the spring sports season. LEAVES FOR RANTOUL Harold E.

Reichenberg has left for Chanute Field, Rantoul, to become an aeronautical engineer. While attending the university he resided with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Goldberg, 2802 Colgate rd. He is the son of Louis Reichenberg, Madison.

INFANTS NAMED Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Farr, 901 Regent are the parents of a daughter, Barbara Carol, born June 1 hospital. Mr. and Mrs.

Stanley Bison, 742 Seneca are the parents of a son, Jeffery, born June 1 at Wisconsin General hospital. A left Miss VISITOR Prudence FROM after Wood, CHICAGO Chicago, Monday visit with Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. J.

R. Wood, 128 Kensington dr. GUESTS FROM MILWAUKEE Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dahnke, Milwaukee, formerly of Madison, were guests last weekend of Mr.

Mrs. R. W. Blaha, 2517 Commonwealth ave. FROM EAGLE RIVER Mr.

and Mrs. Robert J. Timlin, 845 Terry have returned from the Eagle river district, where they joyed a fishing trip. VISIT ENDS Mr. and Mrs.

J. J. McDonald, 723 Oneida accompanied by Miss Ethel Seiler, E. Johnson st. visited last week at Poynette.

Miss Seiler visited her sister, Mrs. Edward Johnson, and the J. J. McDonalds visited with friends. GUESTS EXPECTED Mrs.

F. P. Maher, 937 Spaight is looking forward to the arrival next weekend of her son and daughter-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Maher, and their sons, Joseph and Russell, Detroit, Mich.

STOUGHTON VISIT Mrs. Palma Leslie, 1324 Randall ct. was the guest of relatives in Stoughton recently. She is looking forward to the arrival Saturday of her daughter, Dorothy, who has been taking special course at the University of Indiana in Bloomington. BRIDAL SHOWER Miss Inez Christensen will be guest of honor at a bridal shower to be given next Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs.

Charles 1920 E. Dayton by the women of the Parkside Presbyterian church. RETURNS FROM BOSCOBEL A. H. Schubert, who has been visiting his son-in-law and daughter, Mr.

and Mrs. J. E. Barnett, Boscobel, for month, has returned to Madison and is at home at 312 N. Blount st.

RETURN FROM INDIANAPOLIS Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Glenn, 814 W.

Dayton have returned from dianapolis, where they were guests of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Pottenger.

They were accompanied by Mr. Glenn's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H.

Glenn, 2326 Center ave. GUESTS FROM OSHKOSH Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Marsh, Breese recently entertained their guests, the latter's father sister, George Tuffley, and Frances Tuffley, Oshkosh.

Neumode SOX Father's Day Flash Choose Dad's favorites from a big selection of new summer patterns and styles 10c 15c 25c 35c Boxed and Gift Wrapped Tree NEUMODE HOSIERY SHOP 130 State St. Holt to Speak in Grand Forks, N. D. Dean P. O.

Holt, of the university extension division, will leave Monday for Grand Forks, N. where Tuesday he will give the commence ment address st University of North Dakota. On Wednesday be will be the annual graduation state at the Superior ELECTROLYSIS Hair Removed Multiple Needle Cost MISS THIE cistered Nurse Street, Madison Gossip From the Shops by Ruth Reprint from Janesville Gazette. school building of the new institution auditorium are provided in the building. in Wisconsin manufactures uine rabbit foot lucky charms?" frequent question is: "Who in Madison cares for sick birds?" can dog be boarded?" Speaking of dogs, man on duty on United States battleship wrote in for help in getting a police dog.

THIS IS FAITH D' place DEEMING where the help Foundation of all kinds could be expected, woman phoned to see where person could be cured of the liquor habit. And another anxious person confided the following: "My brother has started to smoke pipe and I want to break him of the habit. What can do about it?" Requests for wheelchairs are numerous -and hard to fill. OTHER QUEER-IES asked: was "Is woman, of course, who there tea room in Madison where they give tea leaves readings?" One man phoned to inquire: "Can you tell me where I can get artificial leg joints?" What do you suppose the woman who asked: "Can you give me the birthdays of the leading business men in New wanted with that information? And what was the urge that drove. the man' to ask help in finding someone who "lived half mile from the poor FUR STORAGE Low Rates Storage Cleaning Glazing Repairing Restyling Men's and Ladies' Cloth Costs Cleaned and Stored.

$3.50 Telephone Fairchild 1861 YO-HO-HO! If it's something for Dad, RUNDELL'S at 15 1 E. Main have it. You may buy him anything at Rundell's for Father's Day. and I do mean anything from Swank men's jewelry tie-pins, belt buckles, ties, and socks, to tropical suits and straw hats. Incidentally, you'll enjoy chasing his gift at RUNDELL'S because they'll tell you exactly what men like, and you needn't quiver for fear it's the wrong thing.

At the Capitol Theater tomorrow, Rob- Gifts ert Benchley will be playing in his usual for riotously funny manner, 'The Forgotten At SPOO and STEPHAN. they are showing gifts for Father's Day gentleman that will give Robert ley the lie gifts from man's store to please a man. Make sure Father is one. man who is not forgotten by getting him distinctive gift at SPOO STEPHAN Dunhill pipe Dunhill tobacco pouch Manhattan or an Easley shirt clothes brushes military brushes cigarette lighters tie and collar clasps all at SPOO STEPHAN. You'll find dozens of Father's Day gift items at SPOO STEPHAN, 18-20 N.

Carroll on Capitol Square. DUNK THEM IN SUDS They're as washable 'kerchief the Georgiana frocks at THE CINDERELLA SHOP. Women who want enough clothes. to look wilted and right when the thermometer soars will delve deeply into THE CINDERELLA SHOP'S famously well- -made group of Georgians casuals. You'll And hot weather clothes with an ice cream look, care-free constitutions, and go-anywhere manners.

The prints well as the dress designs are Georgiana's. Your budget won't mind your purchasing Geer. giana, and you'll be delighted with the compliments you receive when you wear one. HE'S A KING though it would probably embarrass him just a bit if you told him you call him "Dad" always and let him know how feel by giving him gift from WOLFF, KUBLY HIRSIG'S on Father's Day. Give him buckskin billfold key case desk clock smoking stand.

WOLFP. KUBLY HIRSIG have smoker's supplies, ashtrays, cigarette pipe racks, tobacco jars, shakers, beer pocket knives, electric shavers, vacuum picnic dashlights, sun watches, and binoculars. these Pather's day KUBLY HIRSIG'S tomorrow! YOUR HEART BELONGS to Daddy, so for Father's Day you're buying him something tra special," robe called the Royal Stowaway, because it neatly and with dispatch into its own small packet. If your dad travels, he'll beam twice much over this gift, cause it's easily packable, and takes up little room. Buy KARSTENS in foulard patterns, polka dot, or paisley designs buy it in colors blue teal or maroon, $3.95.

KARSTENS, you'll also find summer weight ties that wash ideally. Pure silk foulard patterns. You'll And long sleeved sports shirts in silk or rayon, and you'll And slack suits of all types and varieties. At KARSTENS now! CLOSE HARMONY any place in Madison where they match trousers with coats and vests?" A question that puzzled the Foundation as to what was really was meant was this: "Does the Association of Commerce (now the Wisconsin Foundation) fumigate?" HOW ABOUT IT? TERE'S one that called for little careful thinking "If I owed a bill for $1,000,000 and chose to pay for it in pennies, would the bill be paid if the creditor refused to take the pennies?" Someone once phoned to And out if there is "a tax on shipping mushrooms from Pennsylvania to Wisconsin." It was a dusky maid or matron evidently who telephoned the Foundation to see if there is 'a black beauty shop in Madison." Another woman wanted to know if they knew "the name of good Indian doctor." An industrious, conscientious suburban woman, determined to make a living, phoned to say: "I own a cow and I want to sell milk to three of my neighbors. Do I have to have a license?" DO YOU KNOW? TERE'S grand one: "What was the name of the family that lived on the corner of E.

Dayton st. during the Civil war?" The following question shows what faith people have in the ability of the Foundation to cope with everything and anything. A woman phoned desperately one day, saying: "Is there ANYTHING I can do about getting rid of solicitors? There have been four at my door within the last hour!" QUERIES FROM AFAR NHE following questions also prove something or other: A woman in Kansas wrote to ask: "Where in Madison buy riding boots?" A West African merchant wanted to know where he could get samples of seeds to try out in his country to see which would be the most successful in that climate. Another out of town inquirer asked: "Who For Graduation! New Cool White SHARKSKIN DRESSES 395 As illustrated above Joan Kenley dress smart, cool and comfortable. Nationally tised in the better Two Millers Inc 644 State Street sure enough can be found in the new Quartette BARON'S.

The Quartette in charming package conthat tains nail enamel, lipall. stick, cheek stick and adimportant heron. Yours for 75c. The nail enamel comes in all the Dad shades. Cherry coke is one.

Revlon keeps your nails "manicure fresh" for days. There's cream rouge that dots on, spreads easily, and stays on! There's Adheron, the perfect base coat under nail enamel, or use it over your enamel for special luster! Beauty and fashion authorities all agree that fingertips, lips and cheeks must be in color harmony. That's why smart women will be pleased as punch to find them easily obtainable at BARON'S in harmonized sets. SHE MIGHT BE A BRIDE or she might be a bridesmaid. but whichever she is she'll take to her feminine heart the exquisite lingerie from SIMP.

SON'S. Gowns and slips by Fischer known all over the world for their fine workmanship their infinite care. their beautiful designs. One Fischer gown, a summer symphony in chiffon, satin, and ribbon, measures five yards around the skirt. You'll also find at SIMPSON'S Yolande and Trillium slips.

Slips $1.95 and See this lovely lingerie at SIMP. SON'S tomorrow! PAN-AMERICAN GIRL! Selected for the honor by more then 150,000 college students throngbout North, Central and South America, 22 year old Frances Gifford has been named Ideal Pen- Girl by the Pen- League which represents student bodies at over 200 major universities. The young Paramount actress presented with parchment scroll by Dr. Mendez Pereira, founder and president of the University of Panama..

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