The. OREGON STATESMAN. Salem. Oregon. Sunday Morning, Norember 33. 1941
Babies for
little Girl
Dolls Even More Like
Real life Offered
By Manufacturers
You maj have difficulty in get
ting delivery on that new car, or
on the trays for your new refrig'
erator this Christmas. But, al
though manufacturers of toys are
actively cooperating in the de
fense program, tfiere is no short
age In dolls for the girls, thanks
to long-range planning.
That is as it should be, for every
one Knows a girl must have
"child' of her own to care for, to
do for, to sew for. American dolls
are more enchanting than ever
this year, and Christmas is made
to order for giving them. Some of
them are welcome familiar fig
ures. There is the so-called func
tional doll, which is a fancy way
to referring to the Dy-Dee or
Betsy-Wetsy type that sleeps, takes
liquids from bottle or spoon, blows
bubbles, has its flexible rubber
ears cleaned, must be changed.
These exceptional babies (they
have no behavior problems) still
have the skin you love to touch
"'soft, warm, washable skin that
can be pinched and wrinkled.
This year they come in five
sizes, and with a variety of lay
ette combinations for use until
such times as the young mother
feels an urge to do some sewing.
There is also a variation called
Squeezee, each of whose legs when
squeezed gives forth a different
cry; this baby has still' a third
voice when tipped baokward.
Growinr Up Dolls
Among growing-up dolls are
Little Lady dolls with smooth, soft
complexions, rolling eyes, up-to-
the-minute pigtail . hair-dos and,
just to make everything really
lifelike, separate fingers so that
they can wear gloves. There's also
Jeannie Walker, a coy miss who
walks simply by having her upper
arm grasped and then being moved
forward. She sits down, too, in a
natural manner. And there's a
charming boy who looks very
much like younger brother, clad
in pastel corduroy overalls with
Basque shirt, and wearing a snap
py skullcap.
There have been dolls before
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Lolly, the baby doll that! has the warmth and feel of a real, live
infant Both legs and arms are ef folly Jointed rubber that moves
about In a lifelike manner.
dressed in replicas of their young
owners' wardrobes. .Now they
come holding miniatures of them
selves. And pert misses they are,
too. Especially Me and Mimi, sur
prised looking yarnhaired young
ladies made of cloth. Not realistic,
but with a definite appeal for the
girl who likes the whimsical. The
same idea of doll carrying her
own doll is carried out by Chinese
Ming Toy, Mary with her lamb,
Goldilocks and one of those bears.
Although it has not yet made
dolls difficult to get, naturally the
war is reflected in some of the
new dolls. Of course, the army and
the navy come in for their share
of attention. There is one repre
sentative of each complete with
uniform. And with whistles in the
legs that give out V for
victory.
Bond Baby Doll
And there is a large-eyed bond
baby doll who waves the stars and
stripes and carries her own de
fense stamp album with a 25c
stamp pasted in it
A young representative of the
spirit of America comes attrac
tively boxed with two changes of
costume so that she can be dressed
for colonial or Civil war days, as
well as the present day. This doll
might well inspire her; younger
owner to look up costumes of in
tervening periods and, if she is at
all interested in sewing, to copy
some of them so that the doll can
depict the entire history of what
women looked like In this country
from the first homemakers off the
Mayflower through the years.
in connection witn tnis, it is
suitable to remind doll-givers of
the fascination that dolls ot dif
ferent lands have for most girls,
Many of them who start collecting
nationality, dolls keep up their in
terest long past the day when dolls
are playthings. Lovely ones are
to be had, with costumes authentic
in every detail.
Movie-star dolls are no longer
so much m evidence. Shirley
Temple has reached the sub-deb
stage, and other juvenile actresses
have grown up and married.
Movie Doll Animal
The chief effect, of the movies
on dolls this year comes from the
Walt Disney studios in the form
of animals for the youngest in the
family but with a definite ap
peal for the teener, too, who likes
amusing stuffed animals for her
room.
With the release of Mr. Disney's
"Bambi" and "Dumbo" come long
legged fawns, and cuddly lambs;
and there are dogs, and horses,
and donkeys, and calves.
A lot of thought has gone into
making dolls individual, sturdy,
and appealing. No matter what
type of doll you're looking for
this Christmas, you're sure to have
a good time.
Buffet Bravado
The hostess can relax, certain
that no flies or staling process
can attack her cakes and cheeses.
if she's equipped with cake and
cheese covers as Christmas gifts.
Bell shaped, these may be had
made out of metal, glass or plas
tic, with knobby handles for con
venient lifting.
Something to
Wear Safest
Bet for Him
Base Gift Selection
On His Tastes, Yours
Are Unimportant Now
Ever since the very first grab
bing the nearest wearable thing
has seemed to many, men's idea
of being "well-enough dressed.
Which is one reason why women
feel it their especial duty as well
as their pleasure, to decide .on
something he can wear as the
wisest, most practical gift choice
for every man.
There's dad: family bread
winner. Even though this year,
has fattened his pay envelope,
he still leaves himself to the last
when the budget's divided for
the family wardrobe.
Sons, grandsons, b r o t h e rs,
sweethearts and husbands. Each
deserves something spec lal
something with which hell be
really pleased.
Pleasing men, however, is a
problem. Particularly at gift buy
ing time when a woman's good
judgment is likely to teeter on the
brink of something that appeals to
her own sense of whimsy or love
of color, rather than something
he'll feel safe and delighted
in wearing when facing the boys
at the office the day after Christ
mas. Solving the gift-for-a-man
problem resolves itself down to
a simple matter of logic, once a
few details are known, his work,
hobby, recreation and "friends.
And for all practical purposes
what size does he require in. the
wearing apparel that suggests it
self for Christmas giving?
For instance a mental picture
of brother-in-law John, drawn up
before Christmas shopping, might
be something like this: back-of-a-desk
executive;, photography fan;
gay, informal friends wears size
15 shirt; 39 suit; 7 hat; 8
gloves; 9 shoes; 34 underwear, etc.
If that information doesn't make
I it easier ta buy . a gift for a manfm true Christmas spirit
than just eenie-meenie-minie-mo-ing
one's way through gift aisles,
nothing known to the modern art
of shopping Willi , , . v . "
John can now be seen to be the
kind of man whoTl like above-the-tfesk
impresslveness. Perhaps
a shirt, tie and handkerchief en
sembled as to color and pattern.
A heavy crepe muffler will warm
his heart as well as his neck when
he braves the thin, night air be
tween night club and hotel grill.
The- hours he spends pursuing
his hobby indicate that he can
happily and comfortably use an
attractive robe or lounge jacket:
In flannel, rayon, wool or velvet
Sample Number Twe
. There's also the type of man in
public life who takes special pride
in wearing nothing but the best
One large, sheer, handsomely
monogrammed handkerchief given
to him 'will produce the desired
eneci oi lavisnness, yet comes
within a limited gift budget
.Consider the man whom all out
doors calls to ski and skate; to
tennis and golf, fishing, boating
and 'riding horseback. Encourage
him in his sport with sweaters,
slacks, colorfully 'hand-knitted
hose, boots for rainy weather
wear, and hell still be grateful
years after Christmas, 194t.
Perhaps he's in the army now
or in the navy, marines or air
force. The first thing to be re
membered when selecting his gift
is, to be practical insofar as mak
ing sure that it's one which will be
useful in his new way of life.
There are more or less standard
ized shirts, neckties, socks, belts
and braces, underwear, sleeping
garment and slipper styles which
"pass inspection" and carry the
comforts of home right to camp or
ship.
The family man is perhaps
easiest to please. Certainly the gift
of comfort is the gift he most cherishes.
Fleece lined slippers with snug
backs will give him toe-stretching
ease, yet do away with the slap-
slap-slapping over the floor with
which outworn slippers torment
the sensitive ear. Pajamas to
sleep and lounge in; a terry robe
to wrap himself in (no towel
needed if he's that lazy) all
these cater to the "male animal'
One gift for one ;man. Fifty
gifts for 50 men. No matter how
many are to be bought; no mat
ter how little or now much cash
there Is at hand to buy them; they
can be chosen with. assurance of
good looks, good taste, good qual
ity and appropriateness, in local
stores which cater to men's needs.
All the shopper . needs Is a
"line" on her man-r-and selections
can be gaily', quickly made from
the stores' own plentiful lines of
color, pattern, size- and style as
sortments.
For Hearth and Home
For safety, decorative effect
and smart giving, fireplace sets
win the vote of any fireplace
owner. Screens, andirons and
scuttles come in "a great variety
of ornamental effects for modern
and traditional rooms.
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"Preferred blend" ta modern fmrafehiax trends Is blend uaaheony.
Shewn here, gracleesly designed far small dining reeaea. It b a
happy gift choice whose light eeler and reed proportions will grace
many happy mealtimes. .
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