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Evening star., 1943-11-25

When stocking hosting time rolls
around let your gift be the one
over which she exclaims, That's
just what I wanted" Now-what
does she want? Well, we'll 60 out
on a limb and say that every moth
er's daughter wants something that
smacks Of luxury this year-but
PRACTICAL Injuries! She wants
gifts that are exquisite gestures but
at the same time are purposeful
and sensible, that will serve her
handsomely for years.
Almost any woman on your list
would love handbag-not just any
bag but a beautiful handbag, one
that she might hesitate to buy for
herself because Of the price but one
that she will find eminently useful
The shops are full of such beauties
If she appreciates beautiful hand
work she'd love suede pouch
quilted in a lovely floral pattern
with a top frame of what looks
to the amateur eye like real tortoise
shell; such a bag she'd treasure for
years and years. For the woman
who pores over fashion magazines
you couldn't do better than to give
her double saddle bag of lustrous
wool broadcloth with border on both
ends of quilted flowers. And for
those who prefer the underarm
envelope there's an oversize envelope
of broadcloth that would fill her
heart with joy. 1t has a rich lucite
ornament on the Upper top. Oh
yes-many of the new bags have zip
pers-plastic, of course Quilting
in chevron design distinguishes
another. And many Of them have
lush satin links, sometimes piped
with gold. After all, what is a
gift handbag without a satin lining?
The surefire hit in bags this
Christmas is the pouch-very smart
we grant you, but, as far as we're
concerned-a perfect nuisance if you
don't give with it a miniature filing
system SO she'll be able to find her
keys among the impedimenta that
Evening star., 1943-11-25
By Evelyn Hayes

always sink to the bottom. But
the gals love 'em-and they are
good -looking-s who are we to
spoil their Christmas hopes? There
are pouches in all shapes and forms
and you can spend as much or
as little as you please. One Of the
smartest-for the girl who wears
suits and tailored clothes-is diced
cowhide (don't ask us what "dicing'
means-it looks like perfectly good
smooth leather to usD huge pouch
in black, brown or red with light
saddle stitching. It's wonderful
Overnight catchall If ever we saw
one.
For that special gal who has q
fair for clothes the answer to youl
Christmas problem is waffle.
quilted sheer wool diversified, elon.
gated pouch called the feed-bag
The top folds over and is locked by
means of black braid looping ovel
bar of lucite. The colors on thi.
would do a lot for any wardrobe
and any woman's Notwithstanding
plIlh, pAttCloWCCt, 6oAO, OAFC-6 81 CCAi
violet, as well as black velvet fol
her dressier moments. All me-St
Nick-that's what this department
is asking for! Nor was there any.
thing wrong with another pouch
bag we saw at the same shop. It!
a regular soft felt affair with draw
strings of black or brown velvet
for that imaginative note that put!
over any Christmas present. In sew.
eral colors-but we think that white
with its black drawstring the mos
exciting to set of her winter ward.
robe. Junior and senior sizes or
this beauty-so the big bag won't
run away with the little girl.
If you're looking for a supergift
that will transport a woman Out
of the humdrum, out Of the ordinary
out Of this world c"send" is the way
the Harry James enthusiasts woulc
express itD-then give her a bag
of fur. That's the kind of gift thai
Evening star., 1943-11-25

lar fish flllets are enjoyed by the
cat several times week. This also
should be cooked and carefully
looked over for bones. Several
eggs a week are excellent for a cats
coat. These may be given raw,
mixed In milk or slightly cooked,
whichever the cat prefers. Two
meals day are sufficient for an g.
month-old cat, perhaps a saucer of
milk at noon or bedtime.
A steady diet of dog food will al
most inevitably result in digestive
upsets for highly bred cat. How
ever, I have recently found frozen
dog food. which, mixed cautiously
with his regular food, seems to agree
with my 5-year-old Persian.
In addition, have brought him
up on a cereal which is especially
prepared for cats and is mixed in
with their meat. This is obtained
from a store in New York, devoted
exclusively to cats and their needs.
II Mrs. F. E. M. wishes to phone me
at Chestnut 9525, I shall be glad to
give her the address.
Il -
CHRISTMAS CACTUS.
(ReQuested by Mrs. c. c. w.,
Wdshington.)
VIII some one tell me what to do
with a Christmas cactus to make 1t
bloom? / have had one for five years
and It has never bloomed.
The Women's Page Is my favorite
page of The Evening Star.
X 4 r
CHRISTMAS CAKES.
Thanks to Mrs. J. c.
Rockville, Md
have been reading the Clearing
House ever since it began and have
tried many Of the fine recipes, so
am sending in three Of my favorite
Christmas ones.
Hermits (cookies): 3 cups sifted
flour q use Swans Down, / tea
spoon soda, II teaspoon cinnamon,
Y cup nut meats, l cup raisins, u
cup dates (optionaD, Il cup butter
or shortening, IL cups brown sugar,
2 tablespoons sour milk, eggs. we'll
beaten Gf you use sweet milk add
a few drops of vinegar to sour milk.
Evening star., 1943-11-25

together. Be sure to include thu
interests Of every member OF the
family and watch results. They
ought to be good. Plan for some
quiet times together. as well as fol
noisy and active moments.
On the active side you can have
fun dancing and teaching each
other new steps. Music, too, car
be fun for all, with some good close
harmony for added pleasure. Games
offer unlimited possibilities, espe-
cially II you are fortunate enough
to have a basement or room where
such games as ping pong can be
played.
If quiet interlude seems most
desirable, there are plenty of card
games to choose from . ;. Michigan
for example, or hearts. There are
any number of new games of chance
and skill, which are loads of fun
These are an outcome of the war
and have such inspiring names as
ranger commandos, AFRAID warden
and battle of the tanks, to name only
Evening star., 1943-11-25

and slice thinly the onions. Cook
in oil or butter, a small amount al
time, until clear and yellow
Blanch almonds, split in halves anc
toast golden brown, and steam
raisins. Keep hot. Steam rice unit
dry and f1aky but not mushy.
Heap hot rice lightly on large
platter, cover with raisins and al
monds. Surround with wreath OF
hot onions. Serve chicken from COW
Iered casserole. Let guests serve
themselves to green salad, olives
East Indian relish and preserved
ginger. A plain ice is enough fol
dessert. From "Dainties That Are
Bread in a Book" cookbook of the
Shakespeare Club of Pasadena
Calif)
Editors Note. Thanks also to
Mrs. s. II. H. for her chutney
recipe.J
BATTER PROBLEM.
Thanks to Mrs. R. G. B., Siluer
SpTlHg.)
Concerning the cake batter prob
lem Of Mrs. T. H., Washington: A
test book, Loves Experimental
Cookery" states: After the fat
sugar and egg have been stirred
they sometimes separate into fine
fiecks of curds '"' at least in some
recipes. There is nothing detri-
mental in their formation. In fact
the presence of very fine fiecks seems
ITO give assurance Of good texture in
some recipes. If the flecks or curds
are very large, the texture of the
cake is not as good as when they are
smaller Their formation is appar-
emily caused by an emulsion break
ing (such as when homemade may
Evening star., 1943-11-25
Family Life in Wartime

Our lives are so full these days
and there is so much going on In
the world that the need for ready
made entertainment is not as great
as 1t used to be. We are all work.
ing harder than ever and during
our leisure moments most Of us like
to relax In our own homes. Staying
home with the family can be lot
of fun. Do you enjoy yours? Fam
lily life means 50 much that we
should all take advantage of the
opportunity to get better acquainted.
This winter the living room is
likely to be the warmest and most
comfortable room in the house and
It Is only natural that the whole
family should want to share 1t. But
in order to prevent the bedlam that
all too frequently results from every
body doing different things at the
same time in the same room, make
Q plan for your leisure hours spent
Evening star., 1943-11-25

Here's good way to check off one
of those difficult" names on your
Christmas list. If she has kitchen,
she'll appreciate these useful bright
eners. Smiling nanny Is an in
genious device for holding ball of
cord so that the end is always ready
at hand. The two calico cats and
their chow dog friend are potholders
that hang in basket within easy
reach of the stove.
Pattern envelope contains hotiron
transfers for stringholder, three pot
holders and basket and complete
directions.
Our 60-page multicolored book of
Needle Arts" containing five free
patterns, and many other sugges-
tions for dressing up your home and
yourself is now available. Send your
request for this book to the address
listed below, inclosing 20 cents in
coins to cover the cost and mailing
charges.
Send II cents (coin) for pattern
No. 1542 to Needle Arts Department,
washington Star. p. o. Box 172, Sta
ton D. New York 8, N. Y.
Evening star., 1943-11-25
Here and There
BY Betsy CasweH,
Women's News Editor.

In the interest Of conservation of
the critical fuels and materials nee
essary to produce electric current
the American people are being asked
by the director Of the Office Of War
Utilities to confine Christmas light
ing to trees inside their homes.
Exterior decorations of commercial
and private buildings use a great
deal of current, and their use Is
therefore being discouraged. Bulbs
too, are short, and should be used
sparingly and carefully at all times
No mandatory order is contem-
plated, we are told, but the peo-
pie of the United States are in
trusted with the realization Of the
necessity of such conservation, and
should be proud and willing to COM
ply with the suggestion. -.
Similarly, the use of the long dis
tance telephone to exchange Thanks
giving and Christmas greetings is
being discouraged. War takes no
holiday and war needs the wires.
Keep your houses at as low tenn
perature as you possibly can and
still be fairly comfortable, to con-
serve precious fuel Wear warm
clothing indoors to avoid catching
colds. -.
1t is likely that ration tokens will
he put into use in February to be
used in making change when pur-
chasing rationed foods. They will
be valued at one point each, and are
a bit larger than nickels, but smaller
than quarters and about as thick as
dime. (And you thought you had
troubles when you fumbled with the
new pennies!!D The tokens will be
used primarily to make change for
all red and blue stamps in War Ra-
ton Book Four, which, on the same
date on which the tokens become
: available, will assume a value of 10
points each. regardless of the num-
ber on the face of the stamp. The
tokens are made in three layers,
with a center layer of yellow and
outer layers of red or blue. Red
ones will be used as change from the
red 10 point stamps and the blue
for the blue ones. :.
Christmas presents Of herb con-
coctions are very welcome this year,
when prosaic dishes must be 'jazzed
up" to tempt tired appetites. Sew
eral herb farm houses put out most
attractive combinations of herbs,
Evening star., 1943-11-25
8 mo. yu.
BY Barbara Bell

A baby likes pretty clothes, of
course-but wants them comforta-
bic, too! This set measures up both
ways.
Barbara Bell pattern No. 1765 is
designed for sizes months, l, 2, 3
and 4 years. Frock and play suit,
year, require 27s yards 35-inch ma
terial, slip and panties tx yards.
If you are searching for gifts to
make you'll find a wide variety OF
them in the pages Of our new
Fashion Book, presenting IS pat
terms. To order copy send Is cents
or, with a 15-cent pattern, send Is
cents plus l cent for postage.
For this attractive pattern send
Is cents, plus / cent for postage, in
coins with your name, address, pat
tern number and size wanted to
Barbara Bell, Washington Star, Post
Office Box rs, Station Q, New York
II, N. Y
Evening star., 1943-11-25

herb vinegars, mustard, and so on
that are available in local stores. j..
WPB says that galvanized iron
pals may now be sold by retailers
to any one who wants them-if the
retailers have them in stock. There
seems to have been a misunder-
standing on this subject. -.
Who can tell-maybe this Christ
mas THE present to hold the place
of honor under the tree will be q
pound Of butter! Shades Of the
little king who ONLY wanted a
bit Of butter for the royal slice OF
bread" and of the Mad Halter who
tried to grease his watch with "the
BEST butter, you know!"
Evening star., 1943-11-25
Christmas in the BAG

makes Christmas for the littls
woman.
Gay young. things love party
purses. We saw one little black
satin pouch with loops Of yet all
round that would make any young
girl believe in Santa Claus-espe.
cially If you filled it with other
party treasures, like q compact
pretty handkerchief and the Ike.
Final suggestion: Put your merry
Christmas in the bag-and in the
bag put War bond that our next
Christmas may be merrier.
Evening star., 1943-11-25

This is devoted exchange recipes house
keeping short cuts and suggestions
Washington and vicinity Please send contributions
to Readers Clearing House the Womens
The views expressed in this necessarily
those of The Star but simply exchange opinions
readers of the Womens Page
AS is obviously impossible for this department all
them.
Evening star., 1943-11-25

onnaise breaks. The extent of mix
ing, the temperature of the ingredi-
ents and other factors seem to be
involved. I. myself, have never
found that the finished product was
adversely affected when the eggs,
sugar and fat curdled. I believe that
Mrs. T. H. need not be concerned
over her problem
FEEDING CATS.
Thanks to Mrs. G. M. S.,
WGshington.)
An 8-month~old cat should have
two regular meals day. Raw, fresh
beef Is essential and should form
foundation Of all diets. (Beef kid
neys, also horse meat, unrationed.)
Milk Is natural food, sometimes too
laxative. AS supplement, try de-
hydrated prepared cat food mixed
with broth (fat removed; or nom
starchy vegetables mixed with beef
once or twice a week; or fresh fish
fillet, boiled and bones removed; or
raw egg beaten with tablespoon milk.
Keep fresh drinking water acces-
sible at all times and give catnip
frequently. Food must always be at
least room temperature, never icy
cold.
Thanks to Mrs. E. L., Arlington)
In reply to Mrs. F. E. NJ who re-
quested information on feeding her
Persian cat, the best food is beef,
ground at home. Obviously, how
ever, substitutes must now be found.
Pork or veal should never be given,
but fowl, cooked lamb and lamb or
beef liver, heart and kidney cooked
and ground may be used. Fresh or
quick frozen cod, haddock or SINH
Evening star., 1943-11-25
Readers Clearing House

baking powder. Pour the dates
into the sugar, butter and egg mix
ture, add flour gradually, beating
well. Lastly, add u cup walnuts
minced and Toured with u table
spoon -four. Bake in slow oven
until done. Mixed candied fruits
may be added, but is delicious as
is. Bake in loaf pan.
Now have a request. Can rayon
(sheer) m..rquisette curtains be
cleaned safely at home? I have
been told not to attempt cleaning
them myself, that it cannot be done
and look as nice as when done by
an experienced cleaner. I would
appreciate any suggestions.
Editors Note: Thank you,
Mrs. j., for your cake recipe also,
but it's that old space problem
againU
DRIED BEEF RECIPES.
(Thanks to Mrs. V. T. M,
Washington
If there is any place where I can
obtain the information I want, 1t
must be the Clearing House; hence
this letter. Wanted: Ways and
means of preparing and using dried
beef Gin pieces, and chipped in
meals and various dishes. (Other
than the standby beef on toast)
Indeed. there seems to be as much
a scarcity of such recipes as of the
dried beef itself!
X r X
EAST INDIAN SUNDAY NIGHT
SUPPER DISH.
(Thanks to Mrs. S. H. H., Silper
Spring.
One f1ve-pound hen, l bunch eel
cry, canned mushrooms, / table
spoon best grade curry powder. IL
pints of milk, II to q pound al
monds, " package large seeded
raisins, 5 pounds medium white
onions, 4 cups raw rice.
Serves 6 or 8. Cook hen until ten
der but not soft, pick from bones,
discarding all skin and bones. Cut
in pieces size of hickory nut. Par
boil diced celery in small amount of
water, adding juice to chicken stock.
Saute mushrooms in butter. Add
milk to stock, thicken with flour
into which has been stirred large
tablespoonful Of curry powder.
Gravy should be heavy enough to
hold up a spoon.
Combine gravy, chicken, celery
and mushrooms. Salt lightly. Peel
Evening star., 1943-11-25
Attention.!

II you would like our leaflet
containing 10 suggestions for
school lunch box menus, clip
this notice and mail 1t with a
stamped, self-addressed en-
velope to the Woman,s Page,
The Evening Star, Washington,
4, D. G.
Evening star., 1943-11-25
SUGGESTION.
CHICKEN IN WINE:
GINGERBREAD; PIE.

(Thdnks to A. H. M, Bethesdd.)
Have any of the readers tried
mixing two grated apples to
whipped gelatin?
We like it very much. Add only
the apples, no sugar.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-21

VI WV" Open II as park Free
Rosaiinf Russell Brian Ahsrns IN ''My
SisTtH IIl.ttN." Pat q Busr, Gsorgs
murphy 'THf NAVY COMES THROI CT
Disney's Don Duck spirit 81 'as.' News.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-21
Mothers Club
Will Celebrate

THE MOTHERS club of
the 1S2nd Field Artillery Will
celebrate its first anniversary
Monday with a luncheon at Il
noon in Central branch YWCA.
During the last year over
1000 boxes have been sent TO
hoSpitalized Servicomen by the
mothers club and many pairs
of knitted gloves, socks and
sweaters have been mailed to
boys in camps.
A new membership pin has
Just been designed FOR the
mothers club and will be avail
able shortly
Officers elected TO serve dur
ing 1913 are: Mrs. l.. b. Avery,
president; Mrs. John ProSser,
vice president; Mrs. John r.
Moss, secretary; Mrs Seymour
Beaulieu, treasurer; Mrs. John
Lee. corresponding secretary,
and Mrs. Thomas Russell, finan-
Cial secretary.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-21
OFF TO Grand Rapids

Mrs. Sheldon r. Noble OF
Cranbrook road left early in the
week for Grand Rapids 10 at
tend the prenuptial parties being
given for Sally Stewart whose
marriage 10 Mrs. Mobiles son.
Clark Collins. will take place
February %.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldemar A. p.
John of footing lane will 60 TO
New York Tuesday and up 10
New Haven, Conn, Friday. 10
be present when their son Colin
is graduated from officers can
didate school there as a second
lieutenant in the air corps.
Mrs. James Vernon Jr. OF
wimbledon road entertained at
a birthday party Wednesday for
her daughter. Grayce Shannon,
who was 2 years old.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Coleman
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-21
Grand River no. 1850 4

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Tuxedo TO a.Tss n
'ohLDV Open 40 r NJ Pat O'Brien,
George Murphy In THE NAVY CONES
fHhorGH.- Plus Eosalind Russsn ard
Brian Ahsrne In my SISTER EILEEN -
Disney Cartoon. Lstest News
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-21

Booth of Cranbrook road are on
a skiing trip in the Laurentian
Mountains, Province Of Quebec.
They are expected home next
Tuesday.
Also enjoying winter sports in
Northern Canada are Mrs. Gra-
ham J. Graham and Mrs. Henry
II. RelChhOld
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-21

IINJTCn hpTIcTc-Bariey n cd. Cr.uss
oHiLp hniioiS Doors Open 10 as A NJ
Greer Carson and Ronald Colman IN
RANDOM harvest" Tn. Big
Inlral 1hrAI IL
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-21
Miss Judith
Bissers
Engaged
BLOOMFIELD HILLS,
Feb. 20.

TEAst Wheaton College
~ in Norton, Conn, Saturday
afternoon the engagement Of
Judith Cameron BigGcrS 10 1t.
Ccl Hugh :. Wagner Of Mil
wsukee was announced.
Miss BigCcrS is the daughter
az Mr.. and Mrs. Robert l.. Big
gers Of Old Salem Court and IS
a student al Wheaton College.
Mr. and Mrs. BiegerS left Tues
cay for Boston and Norton 10
be present Al the announcement
party.
Lieutenant Wagner is the son
OF Mr. and Mrs. Carl :. Wagner
Of Milwaukee and is stationed IN
Bermuda
Mr. and Mrs. John r. Mac
NanuS of Guildiord road and Mr..
and Mrs, John !. Redmond were
guests over last weekend of
lieutenant and Mrs. Waiter y.
Briggs Jr. in Springfield, ..
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-21
On Western Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L.
Robinson are staying at the
home of Mrs Robinson 5 parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard q. Eng
liSh, Cranbrook road, during
their absence on a western trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. English. accom-
panied by Mrs. William NJ.
Puves, are at Palm Springs,
Cal.
Celia Merrill left Monday for
DeS MoineS. Ia. where she will
train as a member of the
WAAC.
Mrs. ". Gray MuzZy Of Lowell
court is spending 10 days in Chi
cago and viii return Tuesday
morning
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-21
John Y. TO. e-4sse

ANbA0SADUk open as. lie and Csc.
ACROSS THE PACIFIC" Humphrey
Bogart GET HEP TO LOVE" Gloria
Jean Robt Paige Latest War News Cart.
Matinee; Overland Mail" Chapter 2.
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CRANDE-so24 W. jefferson VI. s-isi1 +
ohhi'DL open II Noon 10 Midnight,
Enrol Flynn, Ronald Reagan IN DIS
PERATE JOURNEY" "SIN TOWN." with
Constance Bennett, Broderick Crawford.
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i'"iL open II.T5 A NJ News. Cartoons.
Serial. First Showing IN This Neighborhood.
BIZ tHopalong Cassidy Boyd, "TWILiGHr
On TIN TRAIL" joel McCrea and Fay
Wray in MOST DANGEROts GAM"
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Cp LNn-I3551 Woodward, at Grand
uhhNU Open 1913 Clark Gable,
Lana Turner, "SOMEwHERE I'LL FIND
YOU" "PRIORTTTEs on PARADE"
with Jerry Colonna and Ann Miller.
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oinh Open i2:45. Allan Jones Jams
Frazee. MOONLIGHT II HAVANA Also
-'tUfrE OF TERROR. Chiils ana Thrills.
shorts ana Cartoon
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TIMcc cnIIipr-M,chisnn At Ca.

''i"o oVoU Upen a n ~ ".
Park Free After p. NJ. RITA HayWorth,
Victor Mature IN "NS GAL SAL" Ths
Range Busters "THE TRAIL RiDTRS. :"
Latest War News, Cartoons and Serial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-24
transporting
World
Horse Roeinq South of the Border
By
JOHN A. CLUNEY

closest their hearts
monae the Hpodomo de las americas in Mexico
seep FIoRs GOOD NE1GHBoR policy
The track which features Sunday racing that it averaged
fall meeting in November.
The @ R point IN T that m 9S of the 0
bis FIRST VENTURE EN- nn Ga1s Here's what Estes editor OF the
1T is my impression that Hpodromo going
poant addition to the North american turf that WI. be quite
good-cass horses that quickly
oubred breeding and provide an and market
intelligent foresighed will
viii be encountered in the United States should think
racing begin November HIP
will applications for stalls than handle
and that will much better horses to win races there than
daily inaugural meeting
$4,000 the approximate daily mutuel play approximately
picturesque Saratoga, Keenand. Haeah Belmont
days everyone perfect visibility they
the ectator It eoped with most all of the modern
men track operation the totalzor which
electric starting gate chemical analyses for saliva
eminent which set up the enabling legislation allowed 5ear per
turned over s anche Bruno 09 ao
shooting, extraordinarily wise little Californian"
Pagiais principal financial hacker Bernard Smith
fS in horse racing and as great believer IN the future prosperity
in he world
United being among
been interested the the
shipped there the meeting
thusaic about the
tract more and better stables for the next meeting.
The second meeting probably
days with racing four including Sunday
chy endowed stakes horses
as Will the elaborate andapng There will specase
the nield well polo field wealthy
s sats this
Plans in the making the
ana 5ud BOOK and the turf the United States
and of the rom