'I'gE' MICHIGAN DAMY SUNDAY, DECEMBER S, THE MICHIGAN DAILY SUNDAY, I)ECEMBER 8, d Cross Reports Financial Trouble HERALD YULETIDE: Catalogs Suggest Unusual Presents AMERICAN RED CROSS-Nearly 44 million dollars have been spent on relief operation in the 17 major disasters of the past 'five years. This money has been used to. aid those persons who have suffered from storms, tornadoes, floods and hurricanes. At the present time the Red Cross is in financial trouble because of its extensive relief work in the past few years. By THOMAS TURNER Long before the greeting cards and Christmas seals herald the approaching yuletide, catalogs from mail order houses' appear on the scene, filled from cover to cover with suggestions for the person "who has everything." Passing over such comparative- ly common gifts as "a glass mena- gerie," Ten Commandments charm bracelets, a life-size full- color pinup of Roy Rogers, an ap- ron bearing the message "Dearie is Weary" and an object described as an "ol' sock purse," the dis- criminating shopper can discover presents to fill every need of his already well - furnished friends and relatives. For the male on the list who tends to be something of a clohes-horse, many types of ap- parel and grooming aids are available. To liven up a dignified wardrobe, for example, give Merry Christmas ties, These "holly red silk poplin" ties are "hand-decor- ated wih glittering, jeweltone se- quins (no two alike)," according to the catalog. Duck Comes Apart Also an excellent choice for the man on the Christmas list is a light brown plastic duck which comes apart into a clothes brush. In the caegory of men's gifts it would likewise seem appropriate to mention a Jayne Mansfield pink vinyl hot water bottle. As the name implies, this two-foot item is shaped like Miss Mans- field. Perhaps the same genius re- sponsible for the Mansfield hot water bottle had a hand in the invention of the "exciting new Ballpoint leg' pen." Leg-Shaped Pen "The beautiful flesh - tinted plastic ballpoint pen," the mail- order catalog proclaims proudly, "is shaped like a glamorous mil- lion dollar leg .. . the bankers ap- proved non-smear ink writes like a dream - smooth and easy." Pointing out the widespread ap- peal of this utilitarian gift, the ads tell the reader to "Watch Grandpa kick up his heels when he sees it. Writing was never such filn in the good old days." For the outdoorsman, or for the truly hedonistic male, buy electric socks. "The wires," the mahfac- turer ' assures you, "are sensibly arranged to allow complete free- dom of movement" Turtle-Clock Also in the line of household aids but a step toward superior interior decoration as well is the "mysterious, accurate" gold-ano- dyzed aluminum clock "in which a turtle floats and points to the correct time." This luxury item costs only $35. Suggestions aplenty to aid in playing Santa for the youngsters He'll love his Xmas Tobacco, Humidor, and Pipe Rack * P1fe Cehttep 9 1 8East Huron 3% blocks from campus are likewise to be found within letters with genuine ranch souven- the covers of the catalogs. irs from Texas. For the advanced child, the "Letters are personalized with mail order houses suggest action child's name and contain Pinto's toys such as a 16-inch sidewalk thrilling experiences as a west- bike with electric microphone and ern cowpony." loudspeaker with amplifier. This On the other hand, if your child gift, their catalogs declare, "gives is too perceptive it might not be imaginative youngsters the fun of wise to purchase our last gift sug- playing police patrol." ' gestion, "fun-filled toilet tissue." Texas Letters This tissue, the makers de- For children with perhaps less Clare, is "sure to make all your imagination of their own, the gift guests - even prudish Aunt Mary catalogs have an alternate solu- -sit up and ake notice." It bears tion. "Give your child," they urge, such inscriptions as "If at first "the thrill of opening six weekly you don't succeed, try, try again." ] u Fraternities, sororities, dorms, and everyone! The 1957 HOUSE BEAUTIFUL Christmas decorations are now in. They are superb this year! PhneNOJOHN LEIDiY Phone NO 8-6779 0 601 East Liberty *. t 'PA eChristmas $ Card's Fine selection of assorted and single cards at prices that will please YOU! Christmas notes (for that personal message) in many designs. 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