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   European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 11, 1958, Darmstadt, Hesse                                A 4 t1 i i i of t to mrs. Andrews adjusts hands of one of the Angels fashioned by her Adolf Bach and mrs. Soderberg right for Heidelberg German american women s club. Musical Angels a big hit by Hildegarde a. Wiltfang staff writer Kipling May have referred to woman As a rag and a Bone and a Hank of hair years ago but even lie might have Boon surprised at the feminine Angels created of umbrella stands Broom Sticks and Homp by  american women and an 80-year-old German  additional use of con hangers win mesh and Gold paper proved again that ingenuity imagination and hard work can often bring results equal to those produced by artists having the Best of materials with which to work. The Angels in question were seen last week by hundreds of visitors to the seventh annual Christmas fair sponsored by the German american women s club of Hei Delberg Germany. Artfully grouped on the stage of the City s Sta Thalle the four representatives of the celestial set were supposedly playing soft heavenly music As u combo of harpist Mandol Inist trumpeter and spinel player. Exclamations of Surprise and Praise were heard daily As germans and americans expecting Only the fair s merchandise Dis plays viewed this unexpected touch of Christmas atmosphere. Creators of the angelic group Uro. Mrs. H. A. Andrews whose husband is with Theu Sarkell Engineer division and mrs. Raymond a. Soderberg wife of the Usa Keull Deputy comptroller. Both Are Long time members of the Heidelberg a a club with mrs. Andrews having served As Amer ican president from 1 off r and 195 1-58. Mrs. Soderborg is u former commercial artist who specialized in Industrial design ing in Chicago. Although mrs. Andrews has had no working experience in the artistic Field she says it sort of comes naturally with my father an artist and my having studied sculpturing As Well As  the assistant with the fair decoration was 80-year-old Adolf Bach previously a member of Heidelberg s City  of his special hobbies these Days is helping the two nation group with what Ever is undertaken in its extensive social welfare program. The three worked for Many hours fashioning the almost-7-foot figures in the basement of one of Heidelberg s . Dependents quarters. Umbrella stand base Sand backbones of old Broomsticks were the beginning then came shoulders of wooden hangers and cardboard with wire mesh bodices arms and hands of wire an Small pieces of Wood. Hemp treated until it resembled human hair resulted in Long flowing hairdos while several types of Gold paper provide material for Graceful gowns and wings. The Heads As the creators were careful to explain to All questioners were furnished by a local shop. Once the figures were completed How Ever they had to be taken apart again to be transported in sections from the basement to rest in an appropriate Cloudy setting on the Sta Thalle stage. I 44 Goren on Bridge 44 East West deals. Vulnerable. S o u t h North k 4 3 a 8 3 q j g 4 a 7 5 2 West 4 k 7 g 962 4 a 9 8 5 2 4v 4 j 10 Southa j 10 8 2 East q 9 5 q j 7 4 10 7 q 9 8 4 k 3 k g 3south West North East 1 4 pass 2 pass2 it puss 3 it pass pass pass opening Lead of Jack. East pulled off a neat deceptive Kneuver today to defeat a three 14 no Trump contract that was on the surface unbeatable. A casual Survey reveals that Declarer has10 washable  a Mirage of sorts reduced these 10 to sevens the basis of this tale. For want of anything better West opened the Jack of clubs which was taken by Dummy s  Spade was led to the 10 and West won with the King. West continued with the ten of clubs which was permitted to hold an now he shifted to the 9 of hearts. East s Jack forced the King an Declarer led the King of Dia monds taken by West s Ace. West returned the heart Deuce to Sug Gest that he originally started with a double ton and South played the uce from Dummy handled another Spade. At this Point East made the key play of the Deal when he put up the Queen of Spades. His theory was Declarer intends to finesse for the Queen anyway Soi will be revealing nothing by playing it. But he does not know my distribution which i will try to conceal from  from Declarer s standpoint East s play of the Queen of Spades on the second Lead of that suit marked West with the 9-7 of that suit and the hand could be won Only by protecting an end play against West. So he cashed the King of clubs on which West discarded a Dia world and then he played Queen Jack and another Diamond throw ing West in for the projected end play in Spades. But West produced the six of hearts for partner to take the balance of the tricks. Copyright 1058. Tho Chicago Tribuz the stars and strips every american Man or woman in a foreign land Isan unofficial ambassador an important representative of 170 million fellow citizens. At the conclusion of this summer s Peak travel season american express has assembled information on the re action of foreign embassies travel bureaus and Oversea travel offices regarding americans abroad. An analysis of the opinions expressed by leading european observers brings out hints on behaviour for the Many americans who will visit Europe this fall and Winter. Like All Good manners the basis is understanding and respect for the feelings of others. But since some european customs Are different from those prevailing incur country a knowledge of some of these specific differences is most helpful. For instance 1immodesty in dress is tantamount to bad manners. Europeans Are in general More formal than we Are. They Are allergic to the frequent sloppiness of tourist  respect their attitude address up rather than Down when you travel. Shorts Slacks and Sun dresses Are not worn in Europe except for Active sport. Remember too that it is disrespectful for ladies to enter cathedrals bareheaded so tuck a Scarf into your bag for sightseeing expeditions. 2tips for unescorted women unescorted women Mayst in French sidewalk cafes quite comfortably Dine alone in restau rants in most european countries. But if you want to visit an italian cafe you will need a male companion. In Spain woman s place is still in the Home so a single woman s appearance in a theater or cafe after Nightfall can be misinterpreted. American express recommends that women join a a right tour in such cities As Rome Madrid and Barcelona. 3ladies extend their hand first when introduced. Don the surprised if your extended fingers Are drawn upward for a Continental kiss and accept the tribute with aplomb. 4it is habitual for european men to walk on the inside next to buildings when they Are with a lady so Don t frustrate them by trying to Edge them Over to the curb in the american tradition. 5take time to be a  Safe advice is to be twice As polite As seems courteous at Home. Smiles bows and copious handshaking Are All in order on almost every social occasion though you May not be a linguist you can learn to say Bon Jour Buenos diets and Buon Giorno with a smile. This Effort will make All you contacts friendlier. It shows enthusiasm and encourages latins to meet you half Way. 6above All follow through All possibilities your friends at Home can suggest to meet europeans wherever you travel. It makes your trip much More interesting. But remember that the average Ameri can girl even touring on a budget is better off financially than most Young european men so Bear this in mind if you Dine out. 7in Case y6u can wangle an invitation to dinner in a private Home plan on a later hour the farther South you go. In France it is 8 pm or after in Italy and Spain it is More Apt to be 10 pm though hostesses in the . Expect no More than a cursory phone Call after a dinner party in Europe it is different. Take Flowers and after the party make a bread and butter phone Call or Send a thank you note. 8-comnion sense and uncommon Courtesy will bring you Grace fully through most social evenings in Europe. But there May still be surprises. If for instance you Dine in a Home in Holland where there is a Cook it is customary to go to the Kitchen Tell her How much you enjoyed the meal and leave a tip on the table. As for an invitation from a dutchman to Dine out you should know that shall we have lunch together Means just that a dutch treat tuesday november 11, 1958  
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