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To Dye Or Not To Dye It seems that people have de cided that women will go to any lengths to make themselves beau tiful, and that they are going to do what fhey want to anyway, so the latest bugaboo about artificial coloring on any part of the female body is rapidly disappearing. In fact it has gone. In case there is any doubt, the topic of discussion is the matter of dying the hair — or to use a ■nore contemporary term—to color or tint the hair. It was a long, tough job getting their hair col oring to the level of respectability enjoyed by other beauty aids, but there are many who say it was worth the effort. After all, why shouldn’t hair coloring be as much a matter . of course as lipstick (also a col oring) or nail nolish (ditto) or face pow’der and the new acceptable eye make up? One reason for its acceptance is its new honest presentation. You j know, it’s a funny th.ng about art and its allies—fashion and beauty honesty counts here, as much as in the strictest moral code. Keats was very wise when he vowed, “Beauty is truth.” As long as hair was dyed to hide the greying locks and pre sumably deduct years from one’s apparent age, it was viewed with askance. Now when we admit that it is frankly fake, but glow ingly, exciting and dramatically fake, no one lifts a single arched and mascara-coated eyebrow. Even the term “dye” is some wha* passe. It is now a tint, or a rinse or a blend. Many can' be applied at home, and many can be easily removed the next day by simple brushing. All pf this, too, undoubtedly has influenced mass acceptance of hair coloring. Interesting, too, is the fact that more than 60 per cent of per sons who color their hair do not have a gray hair on their heads. After all, it is easy to nurmise that nature was not perfect in this matter of giving out beauty — not according to man-made stand ards, it seems so if the girls think jthey can improve on the good Mother Nature, there seems to be inothing to stop them. Certainly there is a color to fit every type and every mo#d, and1 some of the girls are taking ad-! vantage of it by changing the color of the hair with each mood. Must be a comfort to the little inhibited lass who all her life has longed for flaming orange colored tresses, to know that at long last respectability is on her side. Social Briefs J Mr. Sidney Alexander, the exec utive secretary of the Lincoln Urban League, was guest soloist at the “Business and Professional Girls Live Y’ers” club meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 1953. Mrs. Barbara Kelly Moore, a member of the organization, was his accompanist. * * * Mt. Zion’s Baptist Church Choir, will have their annual Musical on Sunday afternoon, February 1,: 1953 at 4 p.m. Rev. Harris of Mt. Zion, will be the speaker. Rev.1 W. I. Monroe is the pastor. * * * Mrs. Mary Sampson, returned to Lincoln after spending two weeks in sunny California. While there she visited a former Lin colnite, Miss Mildred Wilson now 1 of Oakland. * * * Mrs. Cleo Sims left Sunday, January 25th, for Kansas City. Mrs. Helen Patterson left Sat-! urday for her home in Minneapo lis. * * * Miss Emma White celebrated her 20th birthday on Saturday, i January 24th, at her home 1940 U Street. Guests helping to cele brate the occasion were: Mr. ands Mrs. Walter Bell Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Williams, Mr. and Mrs.1 Lewis Blakely, Norma and Clif-1 ford Dunn, Mrs. Ernestine Greene GEO. H. 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A Linoleum Varnish A small amount of glue melted in a pint of water and applied to the linoleum will give it a glossy ! finish. See that the linoleum is 'clean and dry before applying. |Use a paint brush for applying, jand if done at night it will be dry and hard by morning. Glossy Pies To give a rich brown gloss to pies beat up an egg with a pinch of sugar. Add a little milk, beat well, and go over the pies with a pastry brush when ready for the ov£n. A Furniture Polish A cheap and good furniture pol ish can be made by mixing equal parts of turpentine, kerosene and vinegar. Citrus Fruit The quality of citrus fruit can and Fletcher Bell, Charles Rodgers and Toney Smith; Needless to say that a good time was had by all. * * * Mrs. Walter Bell, gave a shower for Mrs. Betty Edwards and her; 4-months-old baby daughter, Lynn Rochelle, at her home 1960 U St. * * * The Progressive Married cou ples club, will have a St. Valen tine’s Day Juke-box Dance, on! Saturday, February 14th, at the Urban League. probably be best tested by its weight. A heavy-feeling orange or grapefruit usually contains more juice. The thickness of the skin is also a good indication. The thick-skinned, spongy-feeling fruit should be avoided. The Raincoat If the raincoat has a rip' in it, mend it by pasting a piece of adhesive tape larger than the tear on the under side of the coat. It will not show and the coat will be as good as new. Names In the News Dorothy Maynor, the outstand ing soprano, is the first Negro to sing the Star Spangled Banner at an inauguration. Miss Maynor couldn’t be seen above the televi sion mikes. High heels barely got her to five feet. Mrs, Anita Miller Smith was called to Lincoln because of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Lillian Miller, and her aunt, Mrs. Tillie Miller. Mrs. Smith is a teacher at Virginia State College in Peters burg, Va. Mrs. Henry Spann, long-time1 Lincoln resident, nas gone to Chi cago to make her home with Mrs. j Lulu Coakley. Mrs. Coakley, a sister-in-law, came to Lincoln and accompanied Mrs. Spann to Chi cago. Willard Duncan, Omaha, was a Lincoln visitor Sunday. He at- j tended services at Quinn Chapel! AME Church. The following have been among those reported on the sick list during the past week: Mrs. Mary Shelby, John Humbert, L. B., Henderson, John Roberts, Mrs. Leona Dean, Mr and Mrs. Clifford; Harris, Jasper Wrflght, Jasper j Brown, William 'Dawson, James jMSggg^ tillimini fI-a ' and oil combustible with , fc$jp | refuse AUTOMATIC • U-AT Rids basement of n,AI dampness and chill • • Eliminates trips te garbage can and Needed in outdoor burning ALL • MODERN MAKES HOUSEKEEPING HOMES EASIER - TURNS GAS ON WHEN CLOCK IS SET—OFF AUTOMATICALLY Owners say "Incinor is essential in any well-kept home." I hi The Voice Salutes This week The Voice is taking time out to say a word of appre ciation to our advertisers. We are deeply appreciative to you for your patronage. Realizing that you are one of the main stems in the wheels of progress, we thank you for the cooperation, courtesies, and all kindnesses that have been extended to us. We will endeavor to give you the best Service possible; Because only complete satisfaction will bring about the ultimate result. Thank you again for your fine support of the past and for an anticipated pleasant future rela tionship. Robinson and Mrs. Sophronia Green. Jewell Kelley is able to be back on his job at Gold’s. Someone has asked Governor Robert B. Crosby to what use he expects to put Budget Director Art McCaw since there is no budget to prepare this year. Joan Botts spent the weekend in Omaha. Remember to say you saw it advertised in The Voice. ---- PATRONIZE YOUR ADVERTISERS I •