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Evening star., 1944-03-17

Contributions and requests
must be accompanied by the
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we will withhold both and use
only initials. Please address
mail to the Readers Clearing
House, Woman's Page, The Eve
ming Star, Washington 4.
Views expressed in the Clear
ing House are not necessarily
those of The Star, and, as it is
obviously impossible for us to
test all recipes submitted we
cannot assume responsibility for
them.
Please do not be impatient if
it takes a few days for your
request or suggestion to appear.
The great number of letters be-
ing received, together with
space restrictions, make it i'm
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sons, duplicate or similar reci-
pes cannot be printed, and
lengthy letters must be edited
by us.
Betsy CasweH
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FINISHING FURNITURE.
(ThdnkS to Mrs. S. F. S.,
MerrifeId Vn


have found SO much help in
the Clearing House during the past
months, for my mother has sent
1t to me when I was in a distant
part of the country, that I felt it
only fair to offer a suggestion that
might be of help.
Recently requests for the finish
ing of furniture have been an
swered with the final step always
''apply thin coat of wax" And
many people probably have not
found the thin" coat as easy to
apply as it can be. A few years
ago I took, as a hobby, course in
wood working and this is what I
learned about the wax problem,
and it has served me we'll in my
own home, both in finishing and
refinishing furniture and in pro-
tecting my nice pieces. First, the
paste wax, although it must be
combined with elbow grease, is far
more satisfactory than liquid wax
(Which is really the paste wax in
diluted form for lazy applica-
tom. And that thin, even coat is
easy to get If you take a firm soft
cloth (outing flannel is about
right. place it over the hand and
scoop the fingers into the can of
paste wax, gathering up a table
spoon or so of the wax and folding
it inside the cloth. If you care
to tie the corners of the cloth to-
gether that may be done, but I do
not find it necessary. Rub the
bag" of wax firmly over the wood
and the friction will sufficiently
warm and soften it to permit it to
ooze through. And that essential
thin coat is where it is wanted, not
in gaps and ridges of hard-to-
polish hardened wax Hope this
hint will help others as it has our
family.
Evening star., 1944-03-17

nothing that gives quite the salts
faction of big bright bag. You
compartmentalize "a new one on
WebsterD the insides, with holder
for ration books, small kit for your
makeup, book for memoranda and
wallet for your worldly wealth-and
you still have room left over for
small packages that come up out of
nowhere. One of the dandiest draw
strings in town is made of wool and
cotton felt in the most exciting
colors-shadeS that will not only add
spice to your spring ensembles, but
go equally well with your summer
lights and whites.
Evening star., 1944-03-17
BY Margaret NoweH.

in the room, and contribute its
share to the color and design of
the room as an accompaniment
rather than as the prima donna.
To be in good drawing" the rug
should be deeper in color than the
walls, and softer or grayer in tone
than the furniture colorS. There
are exceptions to this rule which
are dramatic and effective, but this
plan works best for the average size
room.
If you have your furniture and
your home, and need a rug, you will
try to get one that will tie your
room color scheme and your furni-
ture together. If you have your
four walls, but must select a rug
and are planning to buy furniture or
get your present pieces recovered,
your rug choice may take in wider
field. You may fall for" a fine
oriental, and using this as your
color scheme, build up from the
floor, blending your slip covers,
Evening star., 1944-03-17
fThdnks to Mrs. w. B. M,

1NOWTIt ItUETttCFI HU'I
Before wearing the new sweater
make a pattern of it or draw the
outline on a piece of muslin. After
washing and drying most of the
moisture on towel, lay the sweater
on the muslin and pin in place, using
plenty of rustproof pins.
When dry, it will retain it's shape
I place the muslin on a rug, and
the pins are stuck in at an angle
If the sweater has been worn, you
will have to guess at the correct
shape Be sure to button the sweat
er and sew up pockets. A light
pressing after the pins are removed
will take the pin marks out.
Evening star., 1944-03-17
X X x X
FEW SUGGESTIONS.
(ThankS to Miss E. V. S.,

(Thd71kS to Miss E. V. S.,
Arlington)
Use a clean paint brush for dust
Ing shelves, books, and places where
a cloth is difficult to use.
Crocheted edgings tackled to edge
of shelf can be removed and laun-
dered when necessary and are at
tractive.
Pretty necklaces can be made by
stringing on thread with a needle,
cantaloupe and watermelon seeds
that have been washed and dried.
Here is a gardening hint: Set tin
cans in the earth beside the plants
that will need watering. Either
punch holes in bottom or take out
bottom of can. Cans can be filled
easily without danger of wasting
water or hardening surface of top
soil. A bit of fertilizer can be
added by the same method.
Evening star., 1944-03-17
YOUNG MAN

Under 80. to assist in. employment ofice
OF large corporation Essential Industry
help, both colored and white. Must be high
school graduate and preferably some coll
iege training, Employment experience not
already draft exempt; slight physical dis
aappility apa.y not not bar. six,day, 44-hour week.
giving age, education, experience, marital
and draft status, and whether at present
employed and when available for interview.
Evening star., 1944-03-17
Pin Money Pickups
Photograph Courtesy of New York Dress Institu
By Evelyn Hayes.

FOR DIAPERED DARLINGS+If
you have a play-pen crawler in your
midst, you'll probably be delighted
to know that we have found a SCOOP
on cotton knit creepers. They come
in cherubic colors-sunny yellow
blue, pink, white-and some have
colored trimmings. Necklines are
assorted-some round, some crew
some square, but all have such con-
Evening star., 1944-03-17

Venient details as buttoned shoul-
ders and buttons or hooks at crucia.
spots for quick changes. Best of all
they need only a sudsing, shaking
and shaping (the creepers-not the
babyD to be kept sweet and fresh
No ironing - what joy! They're
priced way low because they have
slight imperfections, most of which
were imperceptible to this hawk
eyed scout.
X X X
IT'S A STICK-UP!-Bri
idea on the fashion horizon are the
gay felt hatpins that you can pick
up for very few cents to spike your
beanie or calot. We like the bright
hearts and we'd set them by tWo's
on our cap or wear our hearts on
our lapel-keeping a wary eye on
the points, of course.
X X X
TO CROWN YOUR GLORY-For
those of you who insist a hats not
hat unless it covers your head,
Evening star., 1944-03-17
ICE CREAMS;
REMOVING MILDEW?

(Thdnks to Mrs. A. j. NJ, Jr,
Washington.
In reply to Mrs. w E. R. of
Hyattsville, perhaps she will find
my trick worth while.
Use one package of prepared pud-
ding and follow directions exactly
Chill this custard in the ice tray
of automatic refrigerator until ice
crystals form. Whip day-old top
milk q cups) and combine mix
lures in bowl with rotary beater
Periodically remove from ice tray
and beat like mad with egg beater
] hope that Mrs. w. E. R. will find
this as satisfactory as I have.
And now for my request. Surely
some of the kind readers will be
able to help me solve my problem
How to remove mildew from a pink
rayon damask banquet cloth. ]
am afraid to tackle it without some
practical advice.
Evening star., 1944-03-17

we've found one that sits nicely on
your noggin, with dattering width
on each side crowned with a perky
young bow on top. The colors on
Evening star., 1944-03-17

made by whipping evaporated milk
as above and mixing it with l cup
condensed milk, q cup water, tea
spoons vanilla. This will make
about quart.
Evening star., 1944-03-17
Readers Clearing House

knitting and washing sweaters and
socks for a long time and have
found that unless the garments are
thoroughly rinsed, they will become
hard and stiff. And once soap is
left in the sweater, it is ruined, no
amount of rinsing at the next wash
ing will make it soft again.
wash all sweaters in mild soap
flakes, rinse them at least three
times in plenty of water, or until the
water is clear, wiring them out and
pat them down into shape onto a
turkish towel on a fiat surface.
Evening star., 1944-03-17
EVERYDAY USES FOR BACON
DRIPPINGS.
(ThdnkS to Mrs. w. J. r.,
RpthpS6n

BetheSdd)
In answer to Mrs. S. S., Alex
andria, for everyday uses for ba-
con drippings, am sending a few
of my uses:
I always use bacon drippings for
home fried potatoes; also for potato
cakes because it seems to give them
a lovely brown coating
I also always cook green beans
with 2 or 3 tablespoons of bacon
drippings. 1t gives them a nice
flavor. Use the bacon drippings
in making mullins instead of other
shortening. Meat cakes are also
good fried in the drippings, espe-
cially leftover meat ground up.
You can add couple of table
spoons of bacon drippings to bakec
beans, along with all the other sea-
SoningS, of course.
Evening star., 1944-03-17
(Thdnks to Mrs. J. Fl. S.,

1T tt7EyIUN.
Mrs. ]. L. K. is having trouble
washing sweater because she is leav-
ing soap in them. I have been
Evening star., 1944-03-17
CORRECTION,

In the recipe for French SrdlU-
berry Pie published on WedneS-
day, the amount of cornStdrch
used should read "3 tablespoons"
instead OF Il tablespoon" We
regret the error.
Evening star., 1944-03-17
(ThdnkS to Mrs. J. w. B.,
WQSlinUtOn


WashingtOn.)
For really smooth ice cream, we
have found rennet tablets excel.
lent. These may be purchased al
any grocery store and complete di-
rections are inside box. Since I de
not have an electric beater, I first
break up the frozen mixture with 8
fork, then mash and beat with q
potato masher until a thick mush
It's always smooth and delicious
ice cream.
Of course, we want masculine
readers and contributors! After all
it's the readers clearing house, not
the women's. Certainly there must
be many men who have good sug-
gestions and recipes that should be
shared and passed on. Let's have
them, gentlemen!
Editors note: We Wish to
thank Mrs. w. D. H., Alexandria,
and Mrs. Fl. C. r., Arlington, for
submitting their recipes on max
ing ice cream, 10hich 1uere similar
to others already receiped.)
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SWEATERS;
WASHING WINDOWS.
(ThankS to Mrs. M. C.. s.
Manassas, Vd.)
Mrs. j. L. K, Washington, asked
how to wash sweaters so they will
not shrink If she will use luke
warm mild flakes suds to wash
sweaters, also lukewarm water with
soap flakes more sparingly for rinse
then lay sweater fiat on table OF
floor on bath towel, stretch in shape
she will find they will be all right
Never rinse all soap flakes out OF
wool articles. 1t makes them hard
and gives tendency to shrink
For Mrs. T. H. c., Chevy Chase
who wants to know how much vine
gar to use in washing windows
Add about l tablespoonful to l
gallon hot water to which a little
soap powder has been added. (Just
to make the water look
milky, not soapy)
Evening star., 1944-03-17
WHITE CAKE,

T7hdnkS to MIS-. Fl. 2. D.,
SilUer Spring.
Here is our favorite white moist
and light white cake.
Cream % cup shortening and
gradually work in ia cup sugar.
Add p to vanilla. Then eggs, one
at time, unbeaten, until mixture is
we'll blended. Then sift together 2
cups cake flour, teaspoons baking
powder and 4 teaspoon salt. Add
alternately to first mixture with %
cup milk.
Bake in 2 creased and Toured cake
pans at $50 to 375 degrees for about
25 minutes, until firm in center and
brown on top.
Evening star., 1944-03-17
HELP MEN.

INSURANCE.
We have a real opportunity for a live
wire in life, accident and health insur-
ance fields selling and collecting NO car
necessary. We start you at $50 week
Unlimited possibilities. Aged 81 to As.
WIN consider ex-servicemen. Phone 10 20
2 pm, ME. 0708.
DISHwASHERS
(Colored)
Top wages, good working conditions for
dependable men. Apply personnel office,
O'DONNELL'S GRILL,
1907 St NV
Evening star., 1944-03-17
(Thanks to Mrs. O. A. X.

| DHCcI OpLUy.t
have been taking advantage of
the Clearing House for so long that
I'm delighted that I finally have a
couple of good recipes in answer to
requests. Here is a perfectly deli
cious frozen salad, as requested by
Mrs. j. H. T., Arlington, on which
have been complimented number
OF times. 1t is wonderful to use as
the main item at bridge party or
for when the girls" get together for
the evening.
Frozen Waldorf Salad: y cup
orange juice, u cup lemon Juice, y
cup sugar, u cup finely chopped
celery, Il cup finely chopped al
mondS q used walnuts), u cup
chopped cherries or strawberries Il
used maraschino cherries), "a tea
spoon salt, 2 eggs, / cup chilled evap-
GRATED milk, l large apple, chopped
very finely.
Beat eggs slightly, add sugar, salt
and fruit juices. Cook over low"
heat until thickened. Cool. Fold in
fruit, nuts and whipped evaporated
milk. Pour into refrigerator tray
and freeze. Cut into squares and
serve on bed of lettuce. I doubled
this and served eight people with
very generous portions. (The fruit
juices take away the curse of the
canned milk taste.)
| X X
REMOVE MEMBRANE FROM
GRAPEFRUIT SECTION.
REQUEST?
(Thanks to A. L., CheUy ChaSe.)
In glancing over the paper, Mrs
H. T., Washington, asks how to
remove membrane from grapefruit
sections.
To remove the membrane from
grapefruit and orange sections, pour
boiling water over the unpeeled
fruit and allow to stand about S
minutes. The membrane can then
be removed very easily and COM
pletely.
I would greatly appreciate Sc
| curing the recipe for a dessert that
is served SO often in the spring. In
appearance, it resembles an angel
food cake, but the consistency is
more that of a meringue or torte
The dessert is baked in the oven
and served sliced with fresh
crushed Strawberries and whipped
cream.
Evening star., 1944-03-17
CANNING STRAWBERRIES? !?

I should like to have some ways
of canning or preserving straWber-
ries, whole, without using much
sugar so that they may be used
for sundaes and shortcakes in the
winter.
Evening star., 1944-03-17
DISHWASHERS

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
WHO is LOOKING AHEAD
permanent position, now and after the
war, at good steady, wages, is offered by
position Is ofhcially classified as essential
war work. Working conditions pleasant,
opportunities for advancement unlimited
Plant conveniently located. If you are
seeking permanent work to avoid future
worries, call for appointment or write
1ooo, WONDER BREAD BAKERY,
OF SUBMARINES NEEDS
WORKERS AT ONCE!
Elsctricians. Pipef1tters, Clippers, Drill
ers, Welders, Burners, Shipfitters, Erectors
Sheet-Metal Workers, Riggers.
LABORERS AND LEARNERS,
Male and Female,
No Experience Required,
Earn While You Learn.
HERE rs YOUR
OPPORTUNITY
TO contribute to the war effort. Help
build United States submarines. Hundreds
OF good Jobs now open.
ADEQUATE housing facilities near the lob
$500 to $500 per week; family units at
$50 to $3.50 month; transportation
Help Build Subs That Are
Smashing Axis Shipping.
A representative of this company which
and hire workers starting Monday, March
9, and daily thereafter from am. 20
pm. at the office of the
u. s, EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
OF War Manpower Commission,
503 K st. NV,
We shington, D. c.
WITH WIZ RrHIm 81 arSSkga TSnarLA
Evening star., 1944-03-17

AUDITOR
l. For medium-slZe hotel state experience,
salary desired when available Box 249-E,
Evening star., 1944-03-17
(ThankS to Mrs. H. G. W.,

Arl1ngtOn.)
Here is recipe for white cake for
Mrs. G. A. c., Washington, which
is never dry, and which can be mixed
up in a jiffy.
Four Minute White Cake: 2A cups
sifted cake flour, 4A teaspoons bak-
ing powder, teaspoon salt, IL cups
sugar, Z cup shortening, l cup skim
med milk, l teaspoon vanilla, egg
whites.
Sift together flour, baking powder,
salt and sugar into large bowl.
Measure shortening and milk, add
ing vanilla to milk. Add shorten
ing and % cup milk to dry ingredi-
ents. Add all at once. Mix at slow
or medium speed (of electric mixer)
for 2 minutes. Add egg whites, un-
beaten, and rest of milk and beat
2 minutes more. Bake in two g.
inch round layer cake pans at $50
degrees for 80 to 35 minutes.
Evening star., 1944-03-17
FROZEN FRUIT SALAD,
(Thanks to Mrs. d. ~ p

(Thanks to Mrs. d. N. p,
AnacoStidJ
In answer to Mrs. j. H. F.'s re-
quest for frozen fruit salad recipe,
l would like to submit the following ::
One tablespoon unf1avored GEL
attn u package), 4 cup cold water,
l No. l can fruit cocktail, u cup
mayonnaise, l cup heavy cream,
maraschino cherries.
Soften gelatin in cold water. Dis
solve over hot water. Cool. Add
fruit cocktail with its sirup and
mayonnaise. Fold in whipped
cream. Pour into freezing tray.
Decorate with cherries. Freeze until
firm, but not icy.
After this is set it will keep in the
lower part of the refrigerator 2 or 8
days. AS for the whipped cream
called for in this recipe I use the
top cream from 2 quarts of milk.
This is very satisfactory if one of
the little gadgets made for the
purpose is used to keep any milk
from being poured when you pour
the cream. BY using this method
we have whipped cream for des-
SertS whenever we want it.
Evening star., 1944-03-17

QUICK ON THE DRAW-For the
girl with a job-for the smart young
housewife-in fact, as far as we're
concerned-for any woman, there's
Evening star., 1944-03-17
PATENT ATTORNEY

experienced in preparation and prosecu-
tlon OF applications, wanted by large, es-
tablished frm of patent attorneys; knowl-
edge OF chemistry preferred but not essen
tial Permanent (present and POSTWAR
position. Excellent opportunity for capable
man. Answer, giving particulars, Box
341-G, Star. apSs
Evening star., 1944-03-17
AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS

We have been classified a critical indus
try by War Manpower Commission and
have openings for men at top wages: good
ing conditions with tools furnished. Appli-
cants must have a referral card from the
local United States Employment Service
See Mr.. Williams,
STEUART MOTOR CO.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-03-28
Nazi Raiders
Blast England
Stab at Widely
Scattered Torsets

LONDON, March % Up
The Germa Air Force, in one
of the heaviest aerial attacks it
has launched on British targets
exclusive of London in the last
two years, scattered bombs over
South Wales and parts of west
ern, southern and southeastern
England last night in a series
of raids which cost the Nazis
eight planes.
Berlin said the main target
of the assaults, which caused
some casualties and considerable
damage, was the big west coast
port of Bristol.
British night fighters fought
furious running battles with the
raiders and ground batteries put
up a heavy barrage. One anti
aircraft she'll crashed through
the roof of a building in Wales,
killing eight persons and injur-
ing Is others seriously.
The raids touched off alerts in
some sections of London, but
no bombs were dropped on the
capital.
The German radio played up
the assaults as great victory
for the Nazi Air Force, declar-
ing that British defenses in
southwest England were COM
pletely overwhelmed by the
German aircraft and suffered
their heaviest setback"
Although anti-aircraft fire
at the coast and in the urban
area of Bristol was very strong,
it could not be compared with
that experienced during large
scale attacks on London"
Berlin broadcast said.
One of the enemy planes re-
ported shot down was intercept
ed and destroyed by a patrol
ling Raj Mosquito over the
Channel just after leaving the
French coast.
Two more were shot down by
Australian Wing Commander
Keith Hampshire, who scored his
second and third kills after
more than 100 hours of unevcnt-
full night patrolling.
One raider crashed on the edge
Of a village and a parachuting
crewman was captured. Search
for three others was continuing
today.
In southwest England two
Nazi filters who had parachuted
from the burning plane walked
into police station to give
themselves up.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-03-28
Shores 10 Vote
on City Issue
PROPOSED Expected
TO Go on Bollot

ST. CLAIR SHORES - Un-
less unforeseen legal technicali-
ties arises, voters of this COM
munity will decide at the fall
primary or general election
whether or OF the village will
be incorporated as city.
Village Attorney George Fran
els today authorized this state
ment, after revealing that study
of q recent petition of a civic
group showed 1t had the requir-
ed percentage of names attach
ed, and all were qualified sig
natures.
Francis said he will place the
petition before the village COM
mission at its April IL meeting
when it probably will be certi-
fled for inclusion on the ballot,
either in July or November, de-
pending on legal requirements
concerning advance notices.
It Is expected that public
meetings will be arranged in
the village prior TO any imcor-
poration vote, when the advant-
ages and disadvantages of the
proposal will be aired.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-03-28
Novel Hymn.5ine
Successful Here
Gospel Tabernacle
Sponsors Musicale

What may prove to be the be-
ginning of a novel series of
church affairs in Mount Glenn
ems was held Sunday at the Cos
pei Tabernacle, where an old
fashioned-hymn sing was at
tended by numerous riv !
church groups in the city, who
participated in a special musical
program.
Presented In the style OF a
modern radio show, performers
from different churches gave
vocal and musical numbers
which were enthusiastically re-
ceived.
Representing the Baptist
church, the Riley family vocal
lied in q quartette, while
member of the same church rem
dered a musical saw solo. Dora
DeShayes and Hilda Strumpfer,
of the Gospel Tabernacle, played
an accordion duct. and Bob Nc
Gary and Patsy Crane, OF the
Maranatha Chapel, gave a vocal
duet.
Members from the First Meth
odist church and the Christian
Fellowship also attended the
hymn-sing. All church groups
were invited TO a similar gather
ing Thursday at the Gilbert Me-
mortal Baptist church.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-03-28
Army to Call Young Men First

LANSING, March % - The
state selective service headquar-
tiers on Monday notified all local
draft boards in Michigan to send
about $4,000 men under 26 cur
rently deferred in Glass IA or
2-B for pre-induction physical
examinations at once, providing
such examinations have not
taken place within the past 80
days.
The order does not affect es-
sential agricultural workers de-
ferred in class &C or &C.
The headquarters said the cur
rent program, started February
20, or reviewing all deferment
cases had been modified to con-
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-03-28
Bogus Arrangement Would
Cheat U. S. Fighting Men
Measure forget Of BIistsrins
Attoek by Nebraska Leader

These senator's said they un-
derstood that results of a White
House poll of Governors as to
whether more or fewer service
men could be expected to vote
under the bill than under exist
ing law turned out to be a viz
tual toss-up. They said they ex-
pected Mr.. Roosevelt to send an
explanatory statement.
Norris letter, in criticising
the bill at the White House as
inadequate, said the Senate had
taken IAN unwise and very
backward step" in passing il.
II regret to say" 1t added,
that the Republican party in
the Senate has lined up practi.
cally solid in favor Of this bogus
voting law. When this solid Re-
publican vote-is united with
that fraction of the Democratic
vote which apparently would
rather strike at Roosevelt than
to win a battle against our ene-
mics, they constitute a majority
of the Senate.
II cannot understand how
men, honest and patriotic, can
square their position on this
question by voting for such an
ineffective law as this one is
bound to be as see it.