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a What I MEN Are BROOKLYN EAGLE, FEB. 12, 1947. 15 Run the Gamut From Romantic to Platonic Best Sellers Include the Sentimental, Real Lace Variety as Well as the Humorous News of the day has been steadily in recent years, particularly St. Valentine has caught up with One of those "for him" startling greeting for St. tine's Day; Hey, Val! Though my looks are kinda comic At lovin', guy I'm sure ATOMIC! The direct approach is the modern manner and, according to the greeting card industry, girls aren't coy any more.

Women like humor and whimsy, they report, but gentlemen are super-sentimentalists. Stores report a profusion of elaborate valentines for the male elaborate valentines for the male admirer. There are red satin hearts, some filled with sachet. and even plastic hearts inscribed and "Wife." Other innovations inelude tricky interiors with mirrors, figures that move when the card is opened and valentine cards with fluorescent hearts that glow in the dark. Intriguing is the jig saw puzzle valentine.

The pieces are sent in a cotton bag and the recipient puts the puzzle together. Even the housing shortage gets recognition: "I'll be happy in a I'll be happy in a says a girl "To My Valentine Hubby." Love on a bench also is another popular trend. Rich Tradition The richest tradition surrounds St. Valentine's Day. According to Dr.

Claudia de Lys, anthropologist and folklorist, villagers of early England claimed that birds chose their mates on that day. Consequently, they believed, couples brought together on St. Valentine's Day were destined to marry. "The Romans, too, observed that the birds began to mate on or about Feb. 14," pointed out Dr.

de Lys. "To them, such manifestations of nature were regarded as omens from the gods. The Romans held the feast of Lupercalia on that date, dedicated to Pan and Juno. "During the festival Roman maidens placed their names in a box from which they were drawn by unattached men about town. These billets may be called the first valentines." Traditional valentines of real lace are in the stores this year for the first time since shortage of certain materials affected the greeting card industry.

However, nothing stands in the way this year in the matter of production and it is estimated that 000 valentines will have taken a sentimental journey by Friday. One thing seems certain; humor will play a large part in Jove-making via the valentine this year, One example of a pacing greeting card makers during the war, and in 1947 the atom bomb. valentines bears the flippant though from earliest times. For VALENTINE My HUBBY! Ill be HAPPY in a CASTLE message from the lovelorn who can laugh, too, is the following: meanie, minie, mo 1'11 holler if you let me go Be my Valentine- you must If you don't my heart will BUST! A collection of old valentines, 200 in all, went on exhibition Monday at the Museum of the City of New York, 103d St. and 5th Manhattan.

It will re. main on view up to March 9 and shows the evolution of the valentine from earliest times. Sot Hill be HAPPY in a TENT- Whitaker Lecture Mrs. E. F.

Whitaker will speak in her course of current history lectures and book reviews tomorrow at 7420 4th Ave. at 10:30 a.m. Mrs. George Bricker and Miss Nellie C. Berns will receive the guests.

BUY U.S. SAVINGS STAMPS AND BONDS Shop Talk for Man Hunters By SHIELA McKEON The Rhumba, Samba and Lindy are taught these days clean cut, collegiate looking young men in early 20s who are also date-proof, according to Robert Norman, managing director of Arthur Murray's new dance studios at 1 Smith St. Standards and regulations for ma'e dance instructors are Society Emma Engaged Louise to Be Mead and Married-Other Edward Betrothals Morgan Lott By HELEN BROWN Society Editor Mrs. Joseph Mead of Waccabuc, N. amnounces the gagement of her daughter, Miss Emma Louise Mead, to Edward Morgan Lott of Millbrook, N.

son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses Suydam Lott of Brooklyn. Miss Mead is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.

George W. Mead of and Brooklyn and is a graduate of Miss Beard's School, Orange, N. J. Mr. Lott, class of 1923 at Columbia University and a member of Delta Psi fraternity, attended the Academy Delacluse, Paris.

He served in the United States Navy during World War I and as aircraft technician in the British Isles from 1941 to 1944. He is now president and manager of the Millbrook Freezer, Inc. Johansen-Gates Mr. and Mrs. John K.

Johansen of 2076 Coyle St. announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss 'Margit Kristiane Johansen, to Capt. Donald Warren Gates, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gates of 340 Hawthorne St.

Miss Johansen is a graduate of James Madison High School. Captain Gates was graduated from New York Merchant Marine Academy at Fort Schuyler, N. and is presently sailing for the United States Lines. Comment By RUTH G. DAVIS George Washington and Abraham Lincoln would have been rather startled at the program presented this week at the Brooklyn Woman's Club, but no doubt at the same time they would have been pleased.

The program cleverly combined the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries in an interesting fashion. Opening the program was Miss Anne Zaharko, coloratura soprano, accompanied by Herbert Stavely Sammond. She chose delightful songs of Washington's era. The serious part of the afternoon was a talk given by Capt. William E.

Haskell of the New York Herald Tribune. Even in this we could visualize the heads of Washington and Lincoln nodding their approval for Captain Haskell's subject was "Permanent Peace" which was just as dear and near to the hearts of those famous Presidents as it is to us in the twentieth century. The colorful part of the program, which actually was a Washington and Lincoln' birthday party was the presentation of Mrs. George Washington and Mrs. Alexander Hamilton as outstanding ladies of the eighteenth century, and Mrs.

Abraham Lincoln and Mrs. William H. Seward for the nineteenth cen- VICTORIAN SENTIMENT -Above are two intricate valentines of the Victorian era (1880). Both are single sheets, the one on the left an embossed silvered design, the other a coarse lace paper trimmed with gilt. Both have heavy clusters of flowers pasted on by hand for further decoration made of hard, shiny paper, highly colored.

These are from the Norcross collection on exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York, which embraces over two centuries of valentines. HOUSING SHORTAGE IN-Cupid can't be choosy this year, and romantic couples have to take their love where they find it, as can be seen from three of this year's valentines shown above. methods," the managing director said. Arthur Murray's is the only dance school whose teaching program is recognized by the State Board of Education and the Veteran's Administration. "We look for good educational backgrounds in our teachers," Mr.

Norman continued. "A high school education is a minimum because our teachers have to be intelligent." Sleek Hair Gets Brush Any artificially frowned upon at known dance studios. "Our male teachers nitely not the dance suave look is America's best are defihall johnny has an individShiela ual wallpaper design, indirect lighting and a wall long mirror for footworkwatching. Now that American dance bands are featuring really Latinsounding music instead of Foxtrots in a South American tempo, Mr. Norman foresees a day when the Foxtrot will be a novelty dance.

The Rhumba Is the most popular choice with Arthur Murray pupils but the bouncier Samba is arousing enough interest for Mr. Norman to predict that its popularity will soon rival the favorite's. "Teaching dancing isn't a game," Mr. Norman said emphatically. Instructors who watch their steps have careers ahead of them in the Arthur Murray organization-a fact not often overlooked.

type," declared Mr. Norman. "You won't find any sleekhaired types here!" The newly launched studios at Smith and Fulton St. are currently in the last stages of interior decoration. Each teaching room GOLDEN SPRING ON THE WING -White straw set in an off-the-face, off-center halo, peaked with two gilded wings.

The open crown covered with gold mesh veiling. A Peg Fischer design shown during luncheon at the Ritz Carlton yesterday. tury. Colorful Costumes Mrs. Washington was represented Mrs.

Robert F. Ives, who wore a brocaded gray satin gown, copied from an original Martha Washington dress. With this she wore an Irish lace bertha, black lace gloves and a black feathered fan and pearls for accessories. Mrs. Oliver Goldsmith Carter represented Mrs.

Hamilton and wore a pink satin dress with a white silk embroidered shawl, diamond and pearl jewelry and a perky little blue hat on her white wig. She carried a tiny parasol. Mrs. H. S.

Rasi as Mrs. Lincoln, wore a crimson velvet and taffeta frock, fashioned with a tremendous bustle back. The gown, which had belonged to Mrs. Lowell J. Whitford's mother, was trimmed with lace at the throat and the sleeves.

Mrs. Rasi wore a garland of flowers shading from crimson to a soft purple shade in her hair. She also wore gold jewelry, white lace gloves and carried a white lace handbag. Mrs. Frank E.

Simmons portrayed Mrs. William H. Seward. Her costume consisted of black taffeta dress 'and a black lace mantilla. The black was set off with periwinkle bows at the neck and sleeves.

On her lace collar she wore an antique, brooch and carried a black handbag over 50 years old, which had steel cut beaded design on it. Colonial Miss Norma Whitford. the in costume, presented Continued on Following Page Corn Syrup Accents Flavor of Citrus Fruits By ELSA STEINBERGER pieces. Place fruit pulp and peel Food Editor It has been announced that all sugar stamps validated after April 1 will be good for 10 pounds of sugar. The current stamp No.

53 in Book 4 will expire midnight March 31 and this one is good for five pounds. The dates have been planned to avoid the confusion of overlapping dates in the handling of stamps of unequal values. Perhaps you have enough sugar available to take advantage of the great plenty of oranges and grapefruit on the market now by making marmalade. To make your sugar supply, yield its maximum number of jars of this delicious preserve use it with the addtion of corn syrup. The corn syrup not only helps to give a greater yield but also brings out the fine flavor of the fruit.

So why not stock your pantry shelf from the best citrus crop in years. Amber Marmalade 1 large grapefruit 1 large orange 1 large lemon water 2 cups Karo syrup, Red label 4 cups sugar 1 Wash fruit. Remove peel and cut away about one the inner white part. With sharp A knife slice the peel in paper thin slivers. Cut pulp into small is (there should be about 4 cups) in a deep kettle, add water and bring to the boil.

Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add syrup and boil 5 minutes. Add sugar. Stir constantly over medium heat until sugar is thoroughly dissolved. Boil slowly, stirring frequently, until clear and thick (226 degrees or about 15 minutes.

Remove from heat. Pour into hot sterilized glasses. Top with a thin layer of paraffin. When cold add a second, thicker layer. Yield: Eight 6-ounce glasses.

If you prefer to use either grapefruit or oranges alone for a marmalade prepare as above, using 4 cups of fruit. Limes make an excellent marmalade. If you have not tried this you have a treat in store for you. With any of these, a lemon should be included to bring out the flavor. Women's Downtown Club Plan Meeting Miss Lena Cherichetti, a member of the Women's Downtown Club, will be the speaker at the dinner meeting of the club tomorrow at the Young Women's Christian Association, 30 3d Ave.

business meeting will precede the program. Mrs. Nella Brown president of the club. equally as rigid as those for instructors, affable Mr. Norman emphasized in the chocolatecolored reception room.

To qualify for the one-twothree kick business, an applicant must be an ex GI and a good natural dancer who enjoys dancling. "When he qualifies he gets a three-month course in teaching The Rev. Father Coyne officiated and a reception followed at Kedron Hall. Miss Jean Dasaro was maid of honor for her sister and the bridesmaids were the Misses Ann Tocci, Marie Centofanti, Catherine Sclafani and Ann Rizzo. Joseph Yates was best man and the ushers were Daniel Beaumontore, Frank Timpone, Anthony Miceli and Robert Rizzo.

The couple went to the Poco- nos on their wedding trip. Roth--Goldstein Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Barbara Jane Roth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Roth of 1711 New Haven Far Rockaway, and Wallace Goldstein, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Goldstein of 500 Ocean Ave. -Camarda Mr. and Mrs. John Biers of 1399 Troy Ave. announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Mabel Rose Biers, to Joseph E.

Camarda, also of Brooklyn. Miss Biers is a graduate of Erasmus Hall High School and is employed by the International Business Machines Corporation. Mr. Camarda is secretary and treasurer of the Longshoremen's Association. Mary Haworth's Mail Neighbor Constantly; What Borrows to Do? DEAR MARY HAWORTHWhat do you think of borrowing? I don't mean friendly, occasional borrowing, but dayafter-day borrowing of items that every housewife should keep on hand at all I live a four family apartment building a type of rental property common in our city.

All four families have lived in this Mary Haworth building for several years and we've never had trouble among ourselves. However, one of the wives is a borrower. Of course we all borrow occasionally, when accidentally caught short; but Mrs. B. runs borrowing into the ground.

For example, if she makes bean soup, she borrows beans. She borrows floor wax at housecleaning time; and borrows dress-up clothes when she takes her children out. It isn't that she can't afford to buy what she needs. Her husband makes more money than any of neighbors. Yet a day doesn't pass that she doesn't borrow something from me.

Repays Slowly Sooner or later she pays back almost everything, but usually not until I've already had to replace what I lent, out of sheer necessity. I've never mentioned this to her, as we live so close and I don't like, hard feelings with anyone and especially neighbors. Incidentally, we don't gossip behind backs in this building, so I don't know whether or not she borrows from other neighbors. My husband wants me to refuse her requests, even when I have what she asks for but I just can't do it. I've tried, but the words stick in my throat.

I guess my conscience just won't let me. Am I being selfish in wanting to stop this borrowing? It worries me so much that I've got to take a stand, one way or another. Either I've got to put a stop to it, or make up my mind that I am at fault for feeling as do. That's why I wants your views--to help me decide. Please I answer soon.

H. D. Loan Loses Friend DEAR H. for borrowing, you know what Shakespeare said--in the words of wise Po-. lonius to his son, Laertes: "Neither a borrower nor a lender be; for loan oft loses both itself and friend, and borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry." Husbandry means frugal, sighted management of household affairs, and on this score another wise man, Benjamin Franklin, said: "The true source of riches is husbandry." With these sentiments I agree, and further add: Habitual borrowing is a form of sponging, little better than begging as a character trait.

Indeed, the professional beggar and the chronic borrower are much alike in their "gimme" theory that provident folk exist to take care of thriftless people. Mrs. B's mania for borrowing, reminds me of the farmer, Pa Kettle, in Betty McDonald's tragic-comic story, "The Egg and autobiographical account of her life in the Oregon wilderness. Pa Kettle would have bor. rowed everything in sight, any day, had not the neighbors firmly cracked down.

Of course Mrs. repays, at a straggling pace-something Pa Kettle never did. But then Mrs. B. has visible means, whereas Pa was always on his uppers, owing to shiftless- Beyeriein-Antonsen Miss Anna K.

Antonsen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton T. Antonsen of 671 E. 31st was married on Saturday to Charles Joseph Beyerlein, son of the late Mr.

and Mrs. Charles B. Beyerlein, also of Brooklyn, in St. a Stephen's Evangelical Church by the Rev. Oliver W.

Powers. Miss Antonsen' was given in Miss Margit K. Johansen marriage by her father, and Elsie Antonsen, her twin sister, was maid of honor. Harrison S. Osborne was best man and the ushers were Thomas Antonsen and Edward Wendler.

The bride wore a gown of white satin and a finger-tip veil, and carried scade of camellias and sweet A reception was held at the home the bride following the ceremony. After a trip to Bermuda the couple will reside in Brooklyn. DuffyMr. and Mrs. William Duffy of 35 Center Mall announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Miss Helen Duffy, to Daniel McAteer, son of Mr.

and Mrs. John McAteer of 203 Luqueer will take place on Sunday in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church at 4 p.m. A reception will follow at Mooney Post. Miss Margaret Duffy will be maid of honor for her sister and Alfred McAteer will be best man for his brother.

Tocci-Dasaro The marriage of Miss Rose-marie Dasaro, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Dasaro of 1437 71st and Dom Tocci, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlo Tocci of 68th took place Jan.

25 in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. ness, it seems. No Reason to Suffer This is Mrs. failing, too, and you don't help her by humoring it. Instead, you hurt yourself and then harass your husband about it--by weakly submitting to exploitation when in truth you're outraged by it.

You attribute your tolerance to tender conscience, which isn't so, in my opinion. Rather I think you're buffaloed by Mrs. B. simply because her husband makes more money than any of the neighbors- a fact which gives her a slight edge of superiority in her own estimation as well as yours, I daresay. Thus when she condescends to use you as a venience, you haven't the cour-.

age to defend yourself--though inwardly smarting at the implications of her performance and your own subservience to it. In other words, you've been putty in her hands owing to moral cowardice, insufficient self-respect and a feeling of need to ingratiate yourself with her-which isn't admirable at all, And it's this complex you've got to change, within yourself, in order to get her out of your hair. M. H..