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prices — a plain, ordinary soft drink cost forty cents. Our second and last stop was at the renowned Mocambo, the stomping ground of the movie celebrities. The captain's wife with whom I was dancing was amused when we followed Lana Turner, Dorothy Lamour, Patricia Morison, Carol Bruce and Ann Miller and their partners around the floor, but she became hilarious when we actually rubbed elbows with them. I was thrilled with the whole situation, and said so, much to the interest of a director from MetroGoldwyn-Mayer Studios, who was sitting at our table. He introduced himself as Norman Z. McLeod and promised to arrange for an interview with a casting director at the studios for me. I returned to my room that morning — for it was early morning — a thoroughly exhausted, but excited young fellow. Meanwhile a telegram came from home, stating that if I desired to enlist in the Naval Reserves, I must return home at once and enroll in college. Sufficient funds to pay my board and my fare were forwarded, and my dream castle, as though constructed of clay, crumbled to earth. I had, however, five more days in which to see Hollywood! I kept my interview with the casting director at Metro and I shall always be thankful that I did; because although I was unable to accept his offers to cast me in Mr. McLeod's next picture, I could accept with thanks his promise to place me under contract if and when the war is ended. THE next day I was taken through Warner Brothers' Studios by Milo Anderson, their head clothes designer, who had given me a ride the night before. First, Milo introduced me to Olivia de Havilland; then he took me to watch production on "The Desert Song." I was fascinated by Ethel Waters, whom I met. At noon he took me to lunch in the commissary; at the next table sat Bruce Cabot and Errol Flynn. Finally, Milo took me into the dressing room of Brenda Marshall. I visited with her for over an hour. Even with her hair set with bobby pins, her figure draped in a housecoat and with very few cosmetics on her face, she was ravishing. Among numerous other celebrities who gave me rides while I was in screenland were Wynn Rocamora, the agent of both Misses Lamour and Morison, Tom Lewis, the husband of Loretta Young, and Actor Richard Fraser and his wife who would have invited me to their home for supper some night had I been able to stay in Hollywood longer. Considering the fact that I was in Hollywood exactly two weeks and that my total expenditures for that time amounted to fifteen dollars and eighty cents, I feel that my accomplishments were significant. Indeed, to say that Hollywood treated me wonderfully would be an understatement. Perhaps someday, when Mr. Hitler has been duly rewarded for his tyranny, I may be permitted to return to the land of sunshine, cool nights and alimony! * You'd think there was a Love Shortage ! ' I. Look at him, will you? That's tny husband, Pete, but you wouldn't know it. He just sits there night after night — ignoring me. I'm so mad I could chew nails! 2. "I'm glad, I don't have to stand Pete's indifference tonight!" I say to Doris, as we go on plane-spotter duty. She's all sympathy — and soon I've told her the whole story. "But Joan, darling," she says, "it might be your fault! There's one neglect most husbands can't forgive — carelessness about feminine hygiene." 3. Well, that takes me down a notch or two — but I listen. "W! v don't you do as so many modern wives do: ' says Doris. "Simply use Lysol. My doctor recommends Lysol solution for feminine hygiene — it cleanses thoroughly and deodorizes — doesn'tharm sensitive vaginal tissues. Follow the easy directions — that's all." 4. Yes, ma'am, she was right! I've used Lysol disinfectant ever since — it's easy to use and inexpensive, as well. AND ... I can't complain about any love shortage now! Check this with your Doctor Lysol is Non-cau«tic— gentle and efficient in proper dilution. Contains no free alkali. It is not carbolic acid. Effective — a powerful germicide, active in presence of organic matter (such as mucus, serum, etc.). Spreading — Lysol solutions spread and thus virtually search out germs in deep crevices. Economical — small bottle makes almost 4 gallons of solution for feminine hygiene. Cleanly odor — disappears after use. Lasting — Lysol keeps full strength, no matter how often it is uncorked. FOR FEMININE HYGIENE Copr.. 1943. by LehD * Fink 1'roducts Corp. For new FREE booklet (in plain wrapper) about Feminine Hygiene, send postcard or letter for Booklet P.M.M.-943. Address: Lehn & Fink, 683 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. * BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS * 25