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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-21
20TARlANS URGE
c CAsWELL PROJECT
,..Armiing Of Fort At Har'
bor's End Urged As
Defense Measure

,o1ution urging the re-arm-
4 i' Fort caswell and establish
as o. If a military highway link
1sD' rort Bragg with Wilmington
% sontbport was adopted by the
no ~ club in weekly luncheon
R0'@s -, Yesterday at the Cape Fear
io.s" +,e motion of Rotarian Fred
On Mi11etts, the club passed the
stlch na resolution, with the re-
hlos+ that copies be forwarded the
l1ss' d n41 state highway
saf r uJg works commission, Of
s .na pD Of Wilmington, Southport,
t lsl@' Hanover n d Brunswick
COUNTIES; y
If the Wilmington Rotary
ta All nnte with interest the plans
clao 10 limited States government
Of as tho appropriations that have
anu anu made for national defense.
.rn this connection, we feel it
u l,,+v +o call to the attention of
l ga governing bodies Of our city
a III county to the fact that while
DIV aliu norts and cities of Norfolk,
G G s.rleston, and a.avannah are pro-
I 'ao+ed by notifications, no SINH
I Isr'r protection exists for the Ports
IA wilmington and Southport.
" .The only available assistance
arr coasts in case of attack is
tSe artillery units located at Fort
1r a distance of more than
p 1M miles inland. The highways
aud bridges between Fort Bragg
a and wilmington are wholly made
o ollate for the accommodation Of
heavy artillery. ,
A' Some years ago the United
c+.tss War department, over the
nrotest Of our citizens, dismantled
and abandoned Fort Caswell, at
tbe mouth of the Cape Fear river.
# is the sense of our committee
that the governing bodies of our
citv and county, in cooperation
s.;th s;milar bodies of the City of
Southport and Brunswick county,
shorld without delay seek proper
nrofection Of their respective in
terests by:
First, recommending to the
war department that considera-
ton be given to the re-acquisition
and the ~re-arning Of Fort Caswell,
and the placement at that point
an adequate force; second, Pc
the state highway depart
ment TO build a military highway
by the shortest possible route con-
Meeting Fort Bragg with the cities
Wilmington and Southport"
The resolution was submitted to
the club by W. D. McCaig, special
committee chairman. ]. A. Orrell,
county auditor, t h e principal
discussed the current fl
nancial affairs of the New Han
over county government.
Guests of the club yesterday in
DR.. James D. Hoskins.
resident of the University of Ten
lessee, Knoxville; the Rev., A. P.
3rantley, of Sanford, former pas
Or Of the Trinity Methodist church
lere; J., Paul Reynolds, of Ensley,
Ala.; W. B. Healy, of Monticello,
arkansas; J. C. McAmis, Walter
and ]. R.. W. McItire,
+ Knoxville, Tenn; John O'Bierne,
f South Bend, Ind: Nelson Couch
T, Of Goldsboro; G.. F. Todd; j. F.
P. A. Solem, ]. B. Rice,
nd c. S. Sutton.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-21

total Of 3,59S; rs questionable
claims were disposed Of during
hearings before claim deputies.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-21
PREFERS BOWLING

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - B-o b
Haak, former Indiana star tackle,
says he will quit the Brooklyn grid
dodgers and devote all his time to
his new bowling alleys,
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-21

In Switzerland, 71.9 per cent OF
the people speak a German dia-
lect, 2O.4 per cent French, 6 per
cent Italian, IL per cent Ro-
mansch, and 0.6. per cent other
LANGUAGES.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
THE oxAL1c ACID BUGABoo

The OAALlC AUD DOOADOO
Oxalic acid, in the form Of oxal-
ates, is present in good many ev-
cry day foods, such as tea, coffee,
cocoa, chocolate, grapes, pears, cur
rants, raspberries, melons, peaches,
apricots, celery, tomatoes, cauli-
flower, onions, beets, beans, spinach,
rhubarb, potatoes, strawberries.
dried figs, bread crust-the list is
long and comprehensive, and it
would be difficult to select a diet
that contains no oxalic acid.
There is a great deal of imposing
medical conjecture relating to OK
alic acid and its effects on the body.
The old timers conjured up an in
teresting picture of state they
termed oxaluria, which IS described
in detail in most books on practice
and diet published more than thirty
years ago.
Had a severe case of it myself once
Il mean I was sure that was what
allied the patient. Took away the pa
tents favorite treats-strawberries,
pieplant (rhubarb) pie and whatnot
Issued with a flourish lists of food
items which were forbidden. But
fortunately, before had starved the
patient, a real doctor I called in
consultation suggested that the con-
dition looked more like pyelitis to
him, and he was right as the labor
atory tests clearly showed.
In the 1889 edition of THE Newer
knowledge of Nutrition" E. v. Nc
Collum, Phi. D., Sc. D., LII. D., who
is not physician, refers somewhat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31

Labor Day
Ideal for


Just the the West itself has been
"dudified, so has the old-fashioneo
barbecue. No one ever gives
barbecue, no one ever "holds"
barbecue, but everybody throws"
barbecue these days.
Why don't you wind up a week.
end Of holiday entertaining on La
Dor Day by throwing" barbecue
for your fun-loving friends?
Barbecuing-Outdco Broiling
The important thing about sue
-cessful barbecuing, Inez S. Wilson,
home economist, points out, is the
secret of success in any type OF
meat cookery; cook the meat Slowly
at a low, even temperature. Barpe-
cuing is broiling done over req not
Goals rather than a flame.
tt Is important in barbeculng 70
know about the amount OF neat
required Charcoal, charcoal pri-
quotes or wood can be USED n
barbecuing. If you are parDecuiin
beef or lamb, allow the coaS y
flame for about an hour, linen itG
the fire die and begin brolling. All
cuts of beef may be served rare,
medium or we'll done, while lamp
should always be pretty well done.
THE flavor of pork and veal Is
developed by longer period OF
cooking. They are best when THOR
ouohlv cooked to their center; SO
when barbecuing pork or veal, the
Goals should flame about two hours
before you begin brolling.
Grill Handy for Many Meats
barbecue accommodations VIII
usually provide a grill Of some klno
for the smaller cuts OF meat;
steaks. at least an inch tnlck anu
ham slives, becon, meat patties-ah
these reach perfection slowly oroWh-
ing on the grill.
Barbecued meats don't necsssaI
ily haze to have special barbecue
seasonings, but blends OF herbs ana
spices which include garlic, leek
onion. sweet chill, salt ard so forth
give excellent results when as
creetly used.
Barbecue accommodations are as
versatile as their originator. you
can build your own barbecue arc
make your equipment or you car
choose the accessories from care
fully anticipated displays. In other
words. this is one time when you
can be as pretentious as you desire
or as rustic as you please.
Labor Day is the ideal occasion
to "throw'' a barbecue. In the con-
genial atmosphere of the out-oi'
doors, all will enjoy good friends
and good food.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
N,,t 4
PATTERN 21o
NOVELTY BELT ON
AUTUMN FROCK

OF course you Like stand-out-
from the-crowd distinction in your
clothes! And here's the style to give
you just that individual look-Pat-
tern 21O by Claire Tilden. It's a
long or short-sleeved frock that
combines elegant simplicity with
novel touches. There Is no side
opening, but the neckline crosses all
the way over with striking effect
a fact that makes for easier fitting
and quicker sewing. The back bod
ice buttons from neck to waist.
Stirring at the shoulders gives q
softening touch that's extremely
decorative. The skirt Is slim and
simple, with darts In back for nice
waist fit. And now comes the news
interest--in belt that's really de-
lightful. It's shaped In two front
scallops and Is held In front by q
graceful rawn-through bow. Both
the belt and bow may be IN con-
trast. Why not buy O messy crepe
or O sheer. nicely draping wool Tor
this stunning dress-and accent
its dramatic lines with Q sparkling
flower pin. clip or q necklace. 4
style that viii gather compliments
at each appeaFanee-dcnt miss itl
Pattern 2i0 Is cut In misses and
womagi's sixes ~, II. 10. 10, 10. 20,
80, -. So, 80 and 20. size 10 re.
qiiires 81 yards 80 inch fabric.
Send FIFTEEN CENTS liBcl "a
coins Cor this pattern. WRITE
CLEARLY SIZE, NAhEE, AD.
DRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
Send orders b Waterbury ueme-
GRAFT Raf&rfn Department
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
Caroline
Chatfield

Says Today


Young Marrieds Shouldn't Form the Fighting Habit
1--WE never any more said wife the
fool formula guaranteed to
cure of hot and heavy.
night anything. He
would get mad bring everything he'd ever done and hur 1t at nm
wouldn't speak for days time Things got so bad
thinking of divorce.
lone morning a the night before
other ought
breakfast
him. couldn't get if
this love going to turn to
hate.L cut this childish squabbing
81 have complaint week
criticism complaint except at this time We
night hold harsh words and
settle before to sleep"
he provided
Use give dirty infurate
notes want to- but I'll put mine in notebook
settled Sunday night complaint night 1t
ridiculous Jack pulled his book and began Hon
would ashamed mention
nearly waving hands talked that
unladyk did the waving before
TO
told him couldn't bear the went off with
left shift
the
irriated the other
ually learned to lay off those habits.
morning paper
putting things
to matter they We've
CAROLINE CHATFIELD
Problems Inees!
in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31

Have you household problem
to solve? Write your question
clearly, sign your name and add
dress, enclose a three cent postage
stamp and mail to The Woman's
Editor, Washington Service Blu
reau, The Democrat, 1913 18th
Street, Washington, d. c.. for a
personal reply.
@. What should a mother do to
make sure that her child is healthy
and normal?
A. One of the greatest safeguards
for children is to have a regular
health examination by a physician
twice year, after they have reach
ed the age of one year. A healthy
child has rosy cheeks and red lips.
His eyes are bright, skin smooth,
muscles firm and body straight and
strong. He gains weight each month.
He is active, alert, and interested
in everything. He plays vigorously,
kicking, creeping, running, jumping,
climbing, according to his age. He
is hungry at mealtimes; his bowels
move daily; he has no abnormal
discharge from eyes or ears or nose.
He breathes with his mouth closed.
@. How may remove lubricating
grease stains from dress?
A. Brush the stains to remove eX-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
Clarifying
Yourself
By Alicia Hart

Equally unattractive, but not to
be confused, with the addressed
up-and-no-place-to-go" look is the
"oh-I'm-so-dressed-up" appearance.
The first is achieved simply by
Notwithstanding a flowing veil,
several pieces of jewelry, fur and
fancy gloves or shoes at the same
time.
The second is achieved by wear
ing too many brand-new things at
one time. This is likely to happen
to any woman, however good her
taste may be.
1t really is a mistake to wear new
shoes, a new hat and new gloves
and carry new bag with your new
fall dress. You'll feel so unlike your
self that you can't possibly be pois-
ed or self-confident.
The best system is to get the
complete ensemble at least week
before you want to wear it. Then,
one day during the week, to wear
the new shoes and the new hat with
an old dress for a few hours. This
way, you'll ge accustomed to the way
the hat feels on your head, and the
shoes will be more comfortable when
the great day arrives and you wear
them with the dress.
You ought to put on the new
dress at least once and sit around
the living room for an hour.
Clothes are more flattering to the
figure after they have been worn a
few times.
In other words, to avoid the ooh
I'm-so -dressed-up" look, gently
break in almost every item of your
fall ensemble before you wear them
all together and put yourself on dis
play.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
VANILLA ICE CREAM

(Aut0mdtic Refrigerator Method)
p cup sweetened condensed milk
J. cup water
III teaspoons vanilla
cup whipping cream
Mix sweetened condensed milk.
water and vanilla. Chill. Whip
cream to castard.like consistency.
Fold into chilled mixture. Freeze
In freezing unit 90 refrigerator until
half frozen. Scrape from freezing
tray. Beat until smooth but not
melted. Replace IN freezing unit
until frozen. Serves Q.
FRESH PEACH ICE CREAM
= cup sweetened condensed milk
u cup water
cup crushed fresh peaches
Z cup powdered sugar
] cup whipping cream
Mix sweetened condensed milk
and water. Add peaches sweetened
with sugar. 1.-THE average peaches
require about Y cup sugar.) Chill.
Whip cream 70 custard.like con.
slsiency. Fold into chilled mixture.
Freeze In freezing unit OF Fefrlgera,
tor until half frozen. scrnpo from
freezing tray. Beat until smooth
bot not melted, Replace n freezing
HrlI 1ntu lKQ1e4. Serves 8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
PASTE FABRIC
ON CARDBOARD

Make of Cardboard, Gay Scraps
A jolly little Kitchen Maid" -
with her handy basket for memo
pad and pencil. She's welcome as
a gift, is popular at bazaars.
Draw her. II inches high, on
flexible cardboard. Cut out (this
piece will be her 'front.' and trace
on another piece of cardboard
(Which will be her back.
Paint head, face, neck and
hands brown, the eyes black and
the mouth red. Then out of your
gayest colored scraps cut her
clothing = the bandana, waist,
skirt, apron and neckerchief, al
lowing a little extra material on
waist and skirt to be turned over
edge of figure.
Starting with the bandana,
glue each piece neatly in place.
For the big bow on the bandana,
glue a strip to back of head
bring ends to front and tie.
The basket" is just two peices
of oilcloth, holding snugly an or
binary safety matchbox with one
long side cut out. Glue basket to
hands, attach loop to head and
glue backing to figure.
You can as easily make other
home decorations. In our 32-page
fascinating items for gifts and
booklet are directions for a VIC
torian footstool, colorful tea
title, an antique" screen-alto-
gether "a attractive items.
Send l0c In coin for your copy
of DECORATIVE AND USE
WUL OBJECTS EVERYONE CAN
MAKE to The Waterbury Demo-
crat Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave-,
New York. N. Y. Be sure TO write
plainly your NAME, ADDRESS.
and the NAME OF booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31

avoided.
The middle-aged woman OF the
past (and there are still lots OF them
today, though there needn't PEI
could he pictured in few phrases.
First her looks. She had given up
smart coiffures and was fixing her
hair in some way that made her look
neat and tidy, though scarcely smart
or glamorous.
She didn't bother with makeup
unless she was dressed for party
and then she put 1t on in dabs. She
wasn't interested in her figure.
She wore sensible shoes, was de-
voted to black. brown and navy, for
when she bought clothes she thought
first of all rs it tpractical?" 1t never
occurred to her that something light
and gay and frivolous looking might
be as practical as something drab.
Her interests could be counted on
the fingers of one hand. Her family
her home, her garden, her church
work. Her conversation revolved
around those interests and 1t was
toss-up whether she would TAX
about Juniors tendency toward colds
or a new recipe.
NICE ENOUGH PERSON
BUT DULL
She loked respectable-but hardly
interesting.
She did her duty, but added little
to the interest or gaiety of life.
In short, she was a Middle-aged
| Woman.
Today, a woman of her years can
be whatever she likes. She can look
smarter than her daughter, be as
gay and charming as she pleases, pay
a good game of golf, ride, swim,
| dance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31

to dummy's queen, ruffed a club
and led heart to the ace. Next
he led the jack of clubs and dis
carded the four of spades.
Declarer could read that West
held a 6-6-1-0 distribution. This
thrown-in established the club ten
for a discard, and also, West
might lead away from the spades
rather than clubs. West did lead
a spade, but declarer guessed
wrong and hoped up with the
queen.
At another table a player, who
was practically a beginner, made
the hand by winning the diamond
with the ace, cashing two rounds
of trumps, and then playing the
ace of spades. East's king dropped
and, of course, it was a simple
matter to ruff a club and then
lead a diamond, forcing East in.
East had to lead a diamond, CIV
ing declarer a ruff and stuff, ana
his contract 81 t;yeeo6S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31

EsRUIT and ice cream are tradi-
Il tional double-star menu attrac-
tions; but ripe, sweet blackberries
and creamy smooth vanilla ice
cream have that extra plus Of
glamour that turns even a budget
dinner into a gala occasion. II you
want to be especially festive. serve
the ice cream In golden brown tart
shells and decorate with plump,
luscious blackberries.
Nowadays. ice cream really quail.
iies as q quick and easy treat that
ats everyday thrift menus. as well
as party occasions. You can make
six generous servings with half a
can OF sweetened condensed milk.
one cup OF cream. water and flavor
ing. This easy Ice cream mix re.
auires no cooking. The automatic
refrigerator does all the work. The
lca cream needs only one stirring
while freezing. and IL always magi'
eally free OF Ice crystals.
IT'S 90 economical and easy 70
make fee cream with eWeefened
condensed milk. you can iro1t the
family generously to milk shakes 70
between moaln-As well e. = =
lNNN1 N+1at1Ii1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
By MARIAN YOUNG
NEA Service staff Correspondent

Modern pianos sound an up-to-date note. A far
cry from the old space-engulfng uprghts" they are
as easy to place and decorate around as any other
type Of living room furniture. Modern streamlining
and really original ideas have combined to make
pianos eye-appealing as well as functional
The space problem for example has been settled by
experts who understand that few and far between are
houses with separate music rooms.
Nowadays, if there's space on wall or in corner
for large chair or fairsized table, there's room for
piano One of the smart little consoles or uprights
that is.
For early American living rooms there are pionas
finished in maple or pine and built on the same
sturdy lines which distinguish all varieties of early
American furniture. These can be found in consoles
and in spinet grands-the latter reminiscent OF the
square piaons of grandmother's day.
Representing 18th century piano styles for tradi-
tional rooms are consoles with the untrimmed strong
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
HOSTESS CULOTTEs & PUMPS

Hollywood. Calif-Strictly hot
house are IDA Lupino's cunning new
indoor slack pumps in cleaning
brown patent leather. There are
little fiat grosgrain bows on the toes,
and heels are low. Ida wears them
with a hostess culotte in brown silk
crepe with bolero top in yellow,
brown and green plaid taffeta.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31

She can get by
safely with being
a girl until she is
thirty. From then
on she can be a
woman until she
has great grand
C h i | d r e n and
comes under the
heading of "a
grand old lady"
But the dread
ed period, the age
with nothing to
re com m e nd it
called middle
age" C a n b c
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
MILK IN AND OUT

Hollywood. Calif.-olivia de iIayii-
land regains the pounds abe always
loses during the making OF q pic.
ture BY drinking quantities OF milk.
And since is also an external ally
70 beauty Olivia sponges warmed
milk over her face. throat and
arms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
WE, THE WOMEN
THE WOMEN
''Midde-aged' A Label That
No Woman Should Ever Admit

Her interests can branch out into
any field. She reads, talks thinks
knowing it is as necessary in this
good.
world to be entertaining as to be
She's woman-not a middle-aged
woman-and she is fun to have
around.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31

vaguely to reports of alleged poison
ing whit oxalic acid in Sorrel and
in the leaves of rhubarb, but leaves
the reader wondering how much
truth there may have been In the
reports, and how much imagination
or misniterpretation. For that mat
ter there have been hundreds OF re-
ports" of serious or fatal poisoning
with "ptomaine, but scientifically
no such poisoning has been proved
and we know that in such cases the
actual cause of illness or death us
ually proves to be botulism or SINH
lar infection or toxemia. Prof. Nc
Collum carefully observes that there
are many reported observations on
the excretion Of oxalic acid anad OK
alates in various diseases, but the
results are not sufficiently conclusive
to warrant discussion. That's what
I thought.
Prof. McCollum does favor the
theory that the calcium in milk or
cheese is better utilized by the body
than the calcium in some plants
such as spinach, for instance, be-
cause there is some oxalic acid In
the plant and this interferes to a
certain degree with assimilation of
calcium.
express no offhand opinion but
the conclusion I have reached after
many years Of consideration of the
question when say that believe
a liberal daily intake of milk, apples,
cheese, citrus fruits or their juices,
! nuts and green leafy or salad veg
etables is the line of diet in any case
of "oxaluria" at least until the doc
tor can find out what really ails the
patient.
If you are worried about the OK
allie acid bugaboo my advice Is have
glass Of milk and slab Of apple
pie and consult a physician if there
is anything the matter.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Allergy
My daughter who has suffered ex-
tremely from asthma and hay fever
for several years, has found the SOL
uble potassium chloride you recon-
mended a complete specific and she
enjoys comparative comfort and I'M
disturbed sleep when she takes
single dose before retiring. Sh says
1t has no taste at all If taken with
tomato juice. Is that all right? &C.
A.
Answer-Yes. Any reader may
have ON request, II he incloses
stamped envelope bearing his adj
dress, copies Of the monographs RE
lief for Allergy" (Which tells how to
use potassium chloride (soluble) and
"Hay Fever. Other monographs of
special interest to asthma and hay
fever sufferers are THE Calcium
Shortage" and Asthma" Any two
free II you inclose stamped adj
dressed envelope: II you ask for all
four inclose ten cents coin addi-
tional.
Lead Poisoning
Daughter employed In small shop,
dipping pieces OF lead In hot kero-
sene and wiping dry--is this injur-
ious TO her health? (M. H.
Answer--Littie or no harm TO
health II the room Is reasonably well
ventilated and your daughter u
careful 10 wash hands thoroughly
with soap and water before eating,
chewing. smoking. Application OF
mixture OF lanolin and. wiplng on
the excess. before beginning work.
win protect skin against oczonna,
dcrmatilis. plinpies OF boils from the
kerosene Or similar solvents iised fof
cleaning.
nIsaf nlel
Pisa, s'vs seuF ep'nlen q lhs ",
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
SECOND EDITION

Frank and Mrs. Craven are
travelling East following compile
ton OF his role In city for
Conquest" They'll see their son
play the role that Frank played
years ago In THE First Year"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
M THE SWIM

John Garfield. wearing Johnny
WelAsmuiler's trunks. was the first
person outside OF the east TO swim
In the Aquacade att he San Fran
cisco Fair. he swan In the eve
ming. between shows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
, MCKINNEY
ON BRIDGE
BY VIM. Z. MCKINNEY
Americas Gard Authority

Sometimes the expert outmaneuv-
ers himself on a hand, as one of the
stars did on the hand shown oday
At trick two West led the deuct
of diamonds and South won with
the ace. He played small heart
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-31
BY RUTH MILLETT

There is no longer any need for a
woman's being Middle-aged.
If she is smart, woman today
need go through only three ages
all of which she can make attractive.