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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-25
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THE WEATHER.: Tonight:
Continued Mild

WASHINGToN-UP- President
Roosevelt today is expected to re-
peat his emphatic request to south.
ern coal operators TO extend the
current union contract with the
United Mine Workers in spite Of
II operators request that their
dispute with the miners be cert.
lied TO the War Labor Board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-07-22

At the recent meeting of the Ma
tional Victory Garden Institute held
in New York City the main theme
of the discussions was the preserva-
ton Of food from the l943 gardens.
Many speakers of national prom
inence took part. The president of
the institute, Paul C. Stark Of
Louisiana. Missouri, and H. w.
Hochbaum, chairman OF the Ma
tional Victory Garden Committee,
United States Department OF Agrl-
culture, Washington, D. C., Key
noted the conference by emphaslz-
ing the need for conservation OF
food and planning for 1914.
Of special interest were the dis
eussions by leaders in the various
fields of food preservation-canning,
freezing, dehydrating and brlnlng'
All of them emphasized the I'M
portance of preserving the tender,
full-favored products OF the garden
and stressed that it must be cone
before they had lost their value
through standing and willing. How
ever, one speaker indicated that
while this was very worthwhile
suggestion, that food was food, ana
that quality might better be sacrl-
feed if necessary to get sufficient
quantity to take care of the famllys
needs next winter.
The canning experts continued to
put the emphasis on pressure
cookers for preserving vegetables.
At the same time 1t was admitted
that the manufacturers had not as
vet delivered more than fraction
of the number they are supposed
to make available in 1943. The
hot-water bath was considered the
preferable alternative method, just
as though it had not been so used
for generations. One speaker stated
that she had made a careful study
of the outbreaks of botulinus poison
ing and that most of the cases
studied had appeared on the West
Coast. She did not mention any
as occurring in this area.
The use of the oven in canning
vegetables was lloic vi iooS uto
couraged by the speakers on the
program. One speaker said that
while the temperature of the oven
could be maintained at 275 degrees
F., that the center of the jar might
not reach 212 degrees.
Freezing was described as a very
desirable method of food preserva-
ton, but it appeared that most
gardeners in this area would be
without the necessary equipment.
Satisfactory products may be OBJ
tanned where they are frozen quick
ly in temperature of approximate
ly degrees F. and stored at tenn
perature below 80 degrees F. Not
much difficulty is anticipated in
procuring storage boxes, but the
quick freezing units are not yet
available.
There seemed to be a difference
in opinion as to the possibilities of
drying vegetables and fruits. One
speaker stated emphatically that
there was not a practical dryer for
home use on the market. The other
speaker stated that the plans ap-
proved and being used to manufac-
ture them were satisfactory. APP
parently 1t is difficult to control
temperatures and humidity in the
units designed for home use,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-07-22
Findings of the Experts at
Recent New York Meeting
Bv ". H. Youngman,

ONUSWuH,
Eventually an effective unit should
be available.
Brining and sailing were de-
scribed as being suitable for the
preservation of a number of garden
products. This is an old-time
method that is still useful, espe-
cially for pickles, kraut, beans, etc.
Several of the speakers called at
tention to the Importance of pre-
serving foods other than those
raised in the Victory gardens.
Many cities are expected to have To-
cal market "gluts" and it was urged
that the housewives help to absorb
such SURPRISES by going into the
market. Even though they have a
Victory garden, the important thing
is to can everything possible to in
sure an ample food supply for the
coming winter and spring.
With nearly 20 per cent less
canned vegetables to be available to
the housewife during the coming
year, home canning is of great i'm
portance. Every one who is in a
position to do so should can. The
preservation of food by whatever
means at hand is needed if there is
to be enough of the commercially
canned product to meet the needs
of the Nation. The lack of a pres
sure cooker. regrettable as it is,
should not deter us from canning.
Most of our mothers never heard of
a pressure cooker, but they canned
as much as time and strength
would permit. They had to If they
fed their families.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-07-22
Wilted Lettuce
An Unusual Dish

One of the. things about which
we talk, but rarely prepare, Is
wilted lettuce. Let's make some.
First, we select a large deep bowl,
fill 1t with boiling water and set
it aside to keep it warm.
Then select lettuce-what is
called cutting" lettuce, not
headed, Is best. Otherwise, select
loose leaves. Tear into about s.
inch pieces, wash and dry. Now
cut bacon slices into 1-inch
lengths and fry crisp, setting the
bacon aside, keeping it hot. Have
ready cup half full of vinegar
and seasoned with pinch or two
of salt, teaspoonful Of sugar and
a little pepper.
Now, here comes the fun and
excitement: With the bacon
grease smoking hot in the pan,
add this vinegar mixture and
watch it spatter and sizzle and
fuss. Quickly pour the hot water
from your bowl. Place the lettuce
in it and pour the bacon and
vinegar sauce over the lettuce.
Place a lid or covering on the
bowl of lettuce and dressing and
let 1t sit and wilt for about 10
minutes. Remove the lid,
sprinkle the bits of crisp bacon
over the lettuce and serve at
once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-07-22
Washington, and those OF Mrs.
A. E. X. OF Fairt1r, Vd.-B. c.
Kelly Photo.
REMOVING NAIL POLISH.
/Thnnke To Mrc n q L.

a. T.. n. OF FdTJGT, VG.-B. c.
REMOVING NAIL POLISH.
Thanks to Mrs. A. D. o., Jr,
SilUer Spring.
A few weeks ago there was printed
IN your column letter by Mrs.
j. F.. Bethesda. on removing nail
polish from clothing with acetone.
To save others from unpleasant
experiences with the use of this
liquid, I hope you will print this
letter.
was most interested in Mrs.
j. F.'s letter because I had recently
splashed nail polish on a thin cotton
dress. The polish went through to
my slip-a new one which had never
been laundered.
took Mrs. j. F's advice and got
bottle of acetone at the drug store.
I put a few drops on a piece of
absorbent cotton and went to work
on my slip. 1t went to shreds. I
felt like crying. Now, I am not
quite sure just what kind of ma
terial this is, although I imagine it
1t silk rayon combination.
I tried next to make it work on
another old slip and it did not harm
the material, so then used it on
my cotton dress and it worked o. K,
but I thought others would want to
know that 1t is injurious to some
fabrics.
+*
PICKLED WATERMELON RIND.
Thanks to Miss J. L., Washington
A few weeks ago I clipped from
your page a recipe for branded
peaches using only sugar and
peaches.
Unfortunately have misplaced
the recipe. Would like to know If I
can have another copy of same?
For this I am inclosing a recipe
for picked watermelon rind:
2 pounds Of watermelon rind.
l tablespoon cinnamon.
l teaspoon of whole cloves.
teaspoon of whole allspice.
pounds of sugar.
l pint Of vinegar.
pint of water.
lemon sliced thin.
Soak watermelon rind overnight
In salt water Cusing 4 cup salt to
l quart water. Drain off brine and
cook the watermelon rind in clear
water until tender. Drain. Make
hot picking solution of remaining
ingredients and spices, add drained
rind, then boil rapidly until rind
becomes clear. Fill sterilized jars
and SEAL
copy OF branded peach recipe
has been forwarded to Miss
j, LIB, CO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-07-22
Report to the Housewife

The local marketing picture isn't
any too pretty this week. If any
thing, it is little grimmer than it
has been. With the curtailment of
fish shipments, due to northern fish
ermen's resentment against the OPA
regulations recently applied to fresh
fish, few, If any, trawlers are leav-
ing their docks and going out in
search of the finny delicacies upon
which we had come to rely in this
meat-scarce world. A few croakers
and similar bay fish are to be found
here in town, but imports" are
practically nonresident.
Beef, veal, fresh pork and lamb
continue to be scarce in the ma
jority of markets. Cold cuts, Boston
butts, smoked picnics, bacon and
pigs feet seem to be more plentiful
than anything else. You can still
get little Westphalian hams at most
dealers, and frankfurters and
Lamb, veal and beef brains have
been seen in several markets, but
there is a notable dearth of such
items as liver, kidneys and sweet
breads.
Chickens, of course, are still al
most impossible to find, and now we
note news item that asks civilians
to refrain from eating the early
season turkeys, as the birds must be
kept to fatten for the Thanksgiving
dinners of our men in the armed
forces. So there won't be much re-
lief in that direction. Eggs, too, are
far from plentiful, and expensive
enough to make the average house.
keeper think twice before using
them with a lavish hand.
Although a scarcity of cheddar or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-07-22

OF Cne onions maSneQ mto Cne
broth.
Starting with these recipes, you'll
soon be of on an orgy Of cream
soup making-and 1t is genuine
fun. One of the best Of all is cream
of tomato-which calls for a little
flnesse.
Make your light cream sauce as
usual, but here you particularly
need the bouillon cube If you have
no real broth. For two parts OF
the sauce you will need one part Of
cooked tomato and PURGE strained
through a coarse sieve. Be ready
to serve cream of tomato the mo-
ment it is ready. With the cream
sauce hot. run the tomato into the
sauce, stirring constantly but keep
below the boiling point. Here, es-
pecially is where the double boiler
helps. Separation Is the punish
ment of the careless cream of to-
mato soup maker. But while it
shouldn't and may not happen-if
you get curdle, reach in haste for
the egg beaten.
incidentally, don't forget to check
for salt and pepper seasoning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-07-22
Simple Menus
For Wartime
Gatherings

It takes more than rationing of
food and gasoline to make us forget
hospitality. Parties are smaller and
always informal. Some of us are
getting to know our neighbors bet
ter, by asking them to break bread
with u.s. The simplest type of meals
are enjoyed when they are. ample
and offered in a friendly spirit.
Sometimes neighbors will contrib
ute a few points so that there may
be plenty. Often meals are planned
so that there will not be a drain
upon our own supply. Baked beans,
for instance, need but small
amount of salt pork, or bacon, for
many services. A clam or fish
chowder party makes no larger de-
mand. There is always the favorite
spaghetti, which, when it has care
fully made sauce, can be served
without any meat, or with the tiniest
of meat balls. Noodles combined
with a cheese dish and put in a
casserole topped with bacon make
q good main dish. Scalloped po-
tatoeS and ham are mostly potatoes,
but the meat does its bit for flavor.
Then there is salmon, which can
be poached and served with sour
cream and cucumber sauce made
with a quick hollandaise. It's deli
cate pink color makes it a most
attractive main dish for a party. A
plain aspic jelly is always attrac-
tive with a hot dish as well as a
cold. 1t may be served surrounded
by a vegetable salad or by itself.
Generally, a large salad bowl boun-
tifully heaped with greens is chosen
when any number are to be served.
Thinly cut bread and butter, hot
French bread or hot mullins may
be the Accomplishments. For des-
sert, a cherry pie or berry pie would
IVA most arcente h1e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-07-22
Data on Dehydrating

Long before It was known how
to can, the winter supply Of food
was preserved by drying-or deny
dration as 1t is called in 1943-and
by brining. Both are now staging
their first comeback in years be-
cause they do hot require sugar,
nor the metals, rubber and other
equipment used in the more COM
mon types Of food preservation.
Drying has changed in more than
name only while it's been taking q
back seat. For the last Is years
food experts have been exploring
the subject, and much has been
learned about preserving color,
flavor and vitamins that our an
cestors didn't know. There are six
secrets of success in 1913:
/. Use tree-ripened fruit abso-
lutely free from blemishes and
bruises. Vegetables must be table
fresh, tender, crisp, thoroughly clean
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-07-22

and In prime condition. 2. Fruits
and vegetables should be dried i'm
mediately after gathering. 3. AL
vegetables must be blanched before
drying, and fruits should either be
hot-sirup blanched or sulphured,
preferably the latter, a Job which
must be done out of doors. Fruits
with especially tough skins must be
dipped in q I've solution). 4. Not
only must there be generous, even
flow OF air through the dehydrator
but air must circulate freely around
and over the fruit or vegetable. s..
There must be sufficient heat to dry
the fruit or vegetable in a minimum
length OF time, but not enough to
scorch the food. 6. Dried foods
must be stored in moisture and in
sect-proof containers in a cool, dark,
dry place.
At least 16 different types OF
vegetables can be, and have been,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-07-22
Readers Clearing House

and lemons which have been sliced
and seeds removed. Cook until to-
matoes have clarified appearance.
The following is recipe for:
Molasses Pound Cake.
This recipe Is excellent and may
be baked either as cup cakes or loaf.
% cup butter
u cup sugar
2 eggs
% cup milk
% cup molasses
21s cups flour
p teaspoon soda
l teaspoon cinnamon
u teaspoon allspice
"a teaspoon Glove
u teaspoon mace
y cup raisins, seeded and cut in
pieces
u cup citron, thinly sliced and
cut in pieces
Cream butter, add sugar, eggs
well beaten, and milk and molasses
Mix and slft -four with soda and
spices, and add to first mixture,
then add fruit. If baked in small
tins about 20 or Is minutes in $50
degree oven. Loaf requires about
an hour in 300-degree oven.
An easy and attractive flosting
which may be used on small cakes
or any cake, for that matter, is
made by using grape juice in place
of milk with confestioners' sugar
and butter.
The following is very nutritious
and refreshing refrigerator ice
cream.
Lemon Ice Cream.
Beat 2 eggs until lemon colored
add n cup sugar. beat until thick.
Stir in Y cup white corn strip,
teaspoons grated lemon rind, Il cup
lemon juice, and cups light cream.
Mix we'll Fast freeze l hour in
tray of automatic refrigerator, beat.
Continue freezing hours or longer
If necessary. Chopped nuts may be
added if desired at last beating.
Best wishes to your column!
~ ~
CUCUMBER PICKLE.
REQUESTED by Mrs. A. L.,
Washington.)
There is certain crisp, sliced
pickle one can purchase in the
stores (if one is so fortunate to
find it now. Can any of the
readers let me know how 1t Is pre-
pared.
1t is cucumber pickle, sliced and
very crisp, also I think olive oil is
used slightly in preparing.
would be very grateful for the
correct recipe. May we have the
pleasure of our exchange for long
time.
have had very good results with
! damp salt in shakers. Add / tea
spoon Of cornstarch to 3 teaspoons
of salt. Mix we'll and fill shakers.
Never fails. One can use flour, but
cornstarch is better.
YELLOW TOMATO PRESERVES.
Editors note: Because OF
lack OF space and the great num-
Der OF responses 1De haze re-
ceiDed to the request of Mrs.
E. D., Arlington, for a recipe for
old fashioned yellow tomato
preserves, 1De haze been unable
to print all of them. We haze
published those that sho,Ded the
greater number of variations in
method and ingredients and haze
mailed the Others, Which ,Dere
almost identical, to Mrs. E. D.
I'VE regret being unable to
print all the recipes so kindly
and helptuuy sent in, for they
all sho1Ded real interest and TOOK
time and trouble to 1prite and
mail. We acknowledge Uith deep
appreciation the contributions OF
Mrs. w. S. c., A. A. L.. Mrs. w.
H. T., Mrs. J. M. c., Mrs. c. D. F.,
/. H. d. and Miss E. B. c., all OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-07-22

ment has assumed complete control
over the catching and delivery of
West Coast sardines for the dura-
ton Thereu be . larger supply
Of table cutlery, scissors and shears
available soon, according to WPB.
However, carving sets, poultry
shears and manicuring implements
are still under the ban,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-07-22

Each Monday, Wednesday and
Thursday this space is devoted to an
exchange of ideas, recipes, house.
keeping short cuts and suggestions
between the housewives in Washing
ton and vicinity. Please send your
contributions or requests to Read
ers' Clearing House. the Woman's
Page, The Evening Star"
The views expressed in this open
forum" are not necessarily those of
The Star, but are simply an ex-
change of opinions between readers
of the Woman's Page.
AS it is obviously impossible for
this department to test all recipes
offered for the column we cannot
assume responsibility for them.
CANNING.
Thanks to Mrs. w. X. W. Berwyn.)
In reply to an article on canning
dated July 8, have few facts
which cannot be disputed.
This is reply to w. ]. T. of Silver
Spring, and the National Pressure
Cooker Co. (S) M. M. Whelihan.
I have a National Pressure Cooker
which is very large and heavy. in
fact, 1T is too heavy to bring from
the garage every time have three
or four pint jars of food to process,
so a year ago I decided to try my
Presto cooker. Ny try at canning
in the Presto cooker was so success
full that I canned everything with
it that had to be put in pint jars.
I have on hand now many jars of
food that are a year old and in
perfect condition. These jars contain
lima beans, peaches, peas, asparagus,
baked beans. spaghetti and ham,
burger, macaroni and cheese, sausage
meat cakes, cube steaks, pork chops,
fried ham, fried chicken, fried fish
and many other items.
Treat your Presto cooker as a
pressure cooker with IS pounds pres
sure and process the time required
for whatever food you wish to can,
when the time is up, cut of the gas
and let the indicator go all the way
down before opening petcock.
Twill be very glad to give further
information to any one on the use
of the Presto cooker or to prove
my statements I will open few
jars for inspection.
hope this will help many house,
wives to beat the high cost of living.
GUM ARABIC STARCH.
(Thanks to Mrs. T. E. H., Mclean
Here Is an answer to the request
of Miss A. O. L. Bethesda:
To restore the sprightliness Of
crisp wells, dip them in gum arabic
solution, spread them fiat on towel
to dry, and press carefully with a
warm iron. Buy the gum arabic in
any drug store. Dissolve l table
spoon in l cup of hot water. But
have patience-it may take an hour
or even two for the gum arabic to
dissolve completely. Soiled wells can
be washed by shaking in a glass jar
of 1ukewarm mild soapsuds. Rinse
in clear lukewarm water, in the
same way, at least three times.
Dry on towel. dip in gum arabic
solution, dry again and press.
X X
REQUESTS ANSWERED
(Thanks to Mrs. c. G. H., Ldurel)
Here are some recipes readers
have requested in the past:
Tomato Preserves.
pound yellow pear tomatoes
l pound sugar
2 ounces preserved canton ginger
lemons
Wipe tomatoes, cover with boiling
water and let stand until skins may
be easily removed.
ADD sugar. cover and let stand
overnight. In the morning pour
off sirup and boil until quite thick,
skim, then add tomatoes, ginger,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-07-22
Spread for Toast

Spiced honey butter makes a de-
licious spread for toast, biscuits or
pancakes. Mix together equal por-
tons of butter and strained honey,
heat, add Il teaspoon cinnamon
and 4 teaspoon grated orange rind
for each u cup of mixture. Serve
warm. poured from small pitcher.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-16
Secret Primary
To Stay Law
MRS. ULIN J. HANDY

LANSING. March 16-An al
tempt 10 wipe the states secret
primary law from the books went
down 10 defeat, 9 10 10, today and
the bill was pronounced dead for
this session.
Senator Wood CR) of Detroit,
sponsored the legislation on the
grounds the issuance Of two bal
lots TO every primary election
voter was costly and wasteful.
This bill would set Michigan
back years." Senator Nowak
CD of Detroit. said. Its the
only protection the voter has
against discrimination. The
secret ballot Is the workers pro-
lection against the boss who
insists on telling him how 10
vote"
Nowak was joined by Senator
Johnston CR) of Mt Clemens.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-16
Warns Schools
To Boost Pay or
Lose Teachers

LANSING, March Is. - Unless
the Legislature grants schools
$50. 200, 900 a year all the teachers
are going to walk out and get jobs
in defense factories, DR.. A. J. Phil
lips, secretary Of the Michigan
Education Association, warne d
today.
The Senate has passed the bill
granting this record amount, but
economy-minded House leaders
are attempting TO whittle IL down
to a maximum of S4S, 500, 900. The
present appropriation is $44, $780,
900 year.
WILL LOSE BEST TEACHERS
Michigan schools will lose
hundreds of their best teachers
next year unless the full amount
is appropriated" DR.. Phillips
said. Teachers cannot be ex-
pected to continue when they
can 20 into industry and busi-
ness and earn considerably
mOrA.
'If II Is necessary 10 choose
between gripping our public
school system or making trans
fer of some of the states sur
plus out of the postwar fund,
we believe the present school
emergency should be taken care
of first"
DR.. Phillips slapped at the Leg
islature's attemps to build up a
postwar fund on grounds the war
might last for years.
CAN'T DELAY EDUCATION
I'VE cannot postpone the edu-
cation of Michigan's million
school children" he said. Part
of the $15,000,000 in surplus
should be used to meet the war
emergency In education. That's
what SURPRISES are for--to meet
emergencies"
Even with-the increased aid.
medium sized cities will face a
teacher shortage next fall, he said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-16
AWVS


Outward calm. az least pre-
vailed today within the ranks OF
the American Women's Voluntary
Service as its reorganization was
completed with the naming Of p
new officers and committeewomen.
The new personnel was named
by Mrs. John J. O'Brien of Crosse
Pointe Farms. appointed Sunday
as Detroit unit chairman follow
ing the resignation of Mrs. Dewitt
Merriam as the aftermath Of a
dispute with the parent organiza-
tiOp
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-16
Measure Forces
Auditor Frie| TO
Enter 1914 Race

LANSING, March 16-Wsyne
County Auditor James d. Friel
will be forced 20 run for election
in November, 1914. and, If elected,
Sill be required TO run again the
following spring under a bill sent
10 the governor today for his sig
nature.
Under he present law. Friel Is
serving the uneXpired term of for
mer Auditor Edward H. Williams.
This term does not expire until
1945. The proposed new law re-
ouires him 10 run AT the next
general election for the balance
of the term
The measure docs not affect
Auditor RAY Hafeli, inaSmuch as
he viii have 10 run anyway IN the
fall of 1914
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-16
House Gets State Benefits Hike

the bill. In the Senate, trouble is
anticipated in the House because
some members are cunning for
the measures sponsor. Senator
Hittle. Lansing.
As il now stands, the measure
provides a graduated scale of bene-
fits for dependents from SO TO
$50 per week and extends benefits
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-16
Times stan Correspondent.

LANSING. March 16-A liber-
allied workmen's compensation
act was sent to the House by the
Senate today. raising maximum
basic benefits from S1s to $21 per
week.
While there was no opposition to