The Coral Gables Times

his girl, who has been an example to him since she was nine. career (at 14) as a performer in a small-time circus. I noted also that Jenny believed happily in God, although neither I nor her mother Rose had ever urged her on; that she was able to entertain herself by merely running down the beach—we lived then on the sea front in Oceanside, California. I noted that she had almost no prejudices or fears. She had earned the companionship of an eight-foot snake. This had required sitting for two days in front of the snake's small cave and playing tunes to it on her recorder. She appeared triumphantly for lunch with her eight-foot admirer coiled around her neck. I noted that she preferred lying lonely on the sunny beach to meeting a parlor full of celebrities; that each day that dawned was like a surprise party; that when anyone started talking global politics and the chances for a World War III, Jenny always left the premises. And I began to note that she considered herself a sort of Empire of One in which all newspapers and other information dispersers were an intrusion. And there was no greed in her for money or awards of any kind. She was engaged only in the feat of living. The only emotion that marked her day was gratitude. Her belief in God was mainly her gratitude for His having created so many things of wonder for her to enjoy. Noting these and other fine points, I began an ego inventory. I decided, after this stock taking, that I was less in- Continued on page 22 Suburbia Today, March 1962 21

Why so shy, little one?

bringing up baby® Hints collected by Mrs. Dan Gerber, Mother of 5 Even the friendliest baby may suddenly turn shy at the sight of a relative or friend whom he's cheerfully accepted before. (Usually a passing stage at 5 months of age.) One reason for this shyness may be the fact that baby has come to realize that other people are different from mother. Your baby knows he can count on you... he's not sure about the others. Suggested helps: • Let baby study visitors from the "protective custody" of your arms. A favorite hold-toy provides added security. • If you tell cuddle-loving friends to hold off 'til baby makes his own advances, chances are he'll socialize sooner. Shy babies or sociable babies benefit from the special care the Gerber people take to make quality, nourishing foods. Mr. Dan Gerber gives you an example of Gerber care: Fruits with a college education. "It may seem strange, but in many cases Gerber Strained and Junior Fruits do get the benefit of a college education. Gerber Agricultural Researchers work with agricultural colleges and growers to improve orchards, growing methods and the quality of your baby's fruits. What's more, once harvested, the fruit must pass rigid 'entrance examinations' for juiciness, ripeness, flavor and color." Two new Gerber delights for your darling: 1. Strained Orange-Apricot Juice, a delightful companion to the 6 other Gerber Juices. Delicate and distinctive in flavor... high in vitamin C. And if baby hasn't yet tried Gerber Apple-Cherry Juice, why not treat him to this delightful sipping pleasure. 2. Gerber Meat Sticks. The perfect finger food for toddlers. Made from selected Armour Pork and Beef, nonfat dry milk solids, they're extra rich in body-building protein. Mildly seasoned for wonderful flavor... low in fat for easy digestibility. ARMOUR "Play with your baby," say the child specialists. Aside from the fun baby gets from participation, 2-way games help teach him the 3 big C's: concentration, co-ordination, co-operation. Then too, if baby learns to play with you, he's less apt to be shy when others want to play with him. Important: Gerber makes over 100 baby foods: cereals, strained and junior, to meet your baby's nutritional needs. We're proud to say: "Babies are our business... our only business!" Gerber BABY FOODS FREMONT, MICHIGAN