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Evening star., 1944-12-27
Etiquette in Wartime
BY Emily Post

The question asked by this
mother of family is impossible to
answer without seeming squeamish.
But respect for the privacy of
others-even of other members of
our own family-is a fundamental
exaction of honorable behavior. Her
letter tells me: The younger men,
bers of my family often leave their
letters spread open on the piano,
livingroom table or bureau. When
I straighten out the house, it is very
hard for me not to read these letters,
especially if they are short and
typewriter, which they frequently
are. think have never read let
ter belonging to one of the children
except under these conditions, or
when it was expressly offered me to
read Do you think letters left open
as l have described should be con-
sidered private?"
AS already noted, objection to your
reading them sounds very fnicking.
But in order to impress your children
with the right impulses of honorable
behavior, it would be setting bad
example to read any letter not
offered you on purpose. 1t is also
true that they should be taught not
Evening star., 1944-12-27

was cross and surly to you or cold
and cruel, you might well say that
he did nothing to make you happy,
but you make a false accusation
when you make that statement
when he does everything but take
you out.
OF couse you need amusement,
you need diversion, but why not use
a little common sense about getting
it? If your husband does not like
to go out in the evenings, why do
you not go out by yourself in the
afternoons with some woman
friend?
You say that you never leave
your house in the daytime. That's
silly. That is the very time you
should go, while your husband is
away at his work. Go then and
get your fill of running around so
that you won't badger tired man
to go out with you in the evenings
Any woman must be a poor man.
ager who can't arrange her house
work SO that she can get off for
an hour or two in the afternoon.
Evening star., 1944-12-27

to leave personal letters lying
around, as is the habit of most young
people.
Dear Mrs Post: Is it necessary
that the two mothers at the we'd
ding wear identical dresses? That
is, if the brides mother wears day
dress with long skirt, must 1.-The
groom's mother-Wear the same
length of skirt? have no use for
this type of dress in everyday life;
whereas the other mother undoubt-
edly has.
Answer-Usually they dress alike
IF they can-rather especially if they
receive standing together But it is
not an eXaction; nor is it even con-
sidered patriotic in wartime to buy
useless dresses.
Dear Mrs. Post: Is there any bad
taste in using large crocheted ta-
blecloth as dinner or supper cloth?
Someone tells me a cloth of this
type is to be used only for buffet
meals. Unfortunately. I seldom give
these
Answer: You may use it when, and
wherever you think 1t looks well.
There is no rule as to what We put
in our houses or on our tables.
Evening star., 1944-12-27
number.
BY Barbara Bell

For the lass Of to 6, jaunty
little frock for school days or play
The long torso waist, button
trimmed, short full skirt and puffeo
sleeves make a dress to delight
every little girls heart.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1870 is
designed for sizes 2, 3, 4, 5 and c
years. Size 3. short sleeves, requires
134 yards of 35 or 80 inch material;
2l2 yards rickrack to trim.
For this pattern, send 20 cents
IN coins, your name, address, pat
tern number and size wanted to
Barbara Bell, The Washington Star
Post Office Box SO, Station G, New
york 10, N. Y.
Evening star., 1944-12-27

Contributions and requests
must be accompanied by the
sender's full name and address.
We will withhold both and use
only initials. Please address
mail to the Readers Clearing
House, Woman's Page, The
Evening 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.
Betsy CaS,CeH.
Evening star., 1944-12-27
By Evelyn Hayes
Adrian's dinosaur drape.

Adrians dinosaur drape.
After years Of hats that were
merely excuses. hats grew "hattier'
in 1914, although the first enormous
superstructure hats became the all
American flop of the year. At long
last the outsize handbag went out
of the fashion picture (that is, with
the exception Of the career girls
who use their pocketbooks as sup
Elementary f1les) and the smaller
more delicate handbag came into
the picture under the fashion aegis
of Rosenfeld, designer par excel
lence Jewelry, too, followed this
same trend from large to little, and
the dog collar of pearls-usually
with black velvet ribbon-became
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QUERIES?
REQUESTED by Mrs. J. M. j.,
SilUer Sprinq.J

bttCCf y thy.J
I have several problems that
hope RICH readers can help me
with.
Can any one tell me why the
leaves of my chrysanthemums
turned brown? That is, of course
before the frost struck them. The
lower ones on so many of the plants
did so, and even some of the whole
plants withered and dried up after
they had begun to bloom. I didn't
notice any kind of blight.
sometimes when / stew a chicken
there is more fat than can be left
in the gravy. How long can that
be kept for future use? Also, is it
acceptable in the fat salvage in
case I've kept it too long?
My heatproof table pads are white
on the top side and I wish they
were brown, to simulate wood. They
are good so I hate to buy others,
and I would like to know if they
can be painted brown, or has any
one better suggestion?
PECAN CANDIES?
(ReQuested by Mrs J. A. W,
Arl1ngtOn.)
I wonder if any of the readers of
the RICH can give me the recipe for
making the delicious pecan roll
candy such as is sold by candy stores
in town? Also any other recipes for
goodies using pecans would be ap-
preciated.
STAIN RENOVATp
(ReQuested by Mrs. H. E. G.,
Washington
would like to know how to re-
move stains from tomato plants on
silk and rayon colored garments.
SOFTENING HAND-KNITTED
SUIT?
(ReQueSted by Mrs. D. L. H.,
GaitllerSburg, Md
I have hand-knitted suit that
was laundered in hot water SO that
the wool got tight and hard. Is
there anything that l can do to
soften it again?
X X X X
AVOCADO PLANT:
CLEANING VENETIAN BLINDS?
Thanks to Mrs. P. NJ. H.,
Arlington)
For the reader inquiring about a
plant to grow in the house, may l
suggest the seed of an avocado or
Evening star., 1944-12-27
HELP MEN.

Rawleigh routes; large organization; good
profits to willing workers; steady work
write RAWLEIGHS, Dept. DCL-14-l13,
Chester Pa.
WANTED-Man to represent our COM
pany locally. Must be honest and have
well developed sense of responsibility
experience in meeting public would be
helpful but not essential. Please call Mr.
STEVENS at Me 1852 or MR.. DENNIS
tnl2htS) at CHI. 1924 2Ss
Evening star., 1944-12-27

alligator pear? This may be placed
in water and will give beautiful
green vine. Be careful not to cut into
the outer hull of the seed when re-
moving the pulp.
| Can any one tell me of an easy
way to really clean or rather wash
ment, so they cannot be taken out
side for the job.
SALAMI?
REQUESTED by Mrs. F. G.,
Washington.)
I am wondering If some readers
have good recipe for "Salami" "
Italian style would be preferred but
other kind would do.
BIRTHDAY" FLOWERS AND
STONES; DINNERS FOR TWO?
REMOVING PASTED BORDERS?
THANKS to Mrs. w. H. F., Jr,
SilUer Spring.
Regarding your request for a list
of flowers symbolizing the months
of the year, could the following be
what you want? My information
says Lists of birthstones and flow
ers have varied greatly. The fol-
lowing one is now widely used:
January, garnet, snoWdrop; Feb
ruary, amethyst, violet; March,
bloodstone, daffodil; April, diamond
primrose; May, emerald. lily of the
valley; June, pearl, wild rose; July,
ruby, sweet pea; August, sardonyx,
gladiolia; September, sapphire,
aster, October, opal, dahlia; Novem-
Der, topaz, chrysanthemum; Decem-
ber, turquoise, poinsettia.
l hope this is the list she wants
And now l have request:
Could any of you good readers
give me some recipes for dinner for
two peOpleo My husband and I
both get so tired of just plain fried
chops for dinner, and we do like
good dishes, but most things try to
fix last us for three or four days,
and we get SO tired of them after
two meals. I would appreciate any
sort of suggestions!
Another request: Could any one
tell me how to remove those ready
pasted borders from cream painted
walls?
(Thanks to C. P, Washington
I hope these birthday flowers"
will help Mrs. E. M. c.:
January, Snowdrop: February,
violet; March, daffodil; April, prim-
rose; May, white lily; June, wild
rose; July, carnation; August, white
heather. September, michaelmas
daisy: October, rosemary: Novem-
Der, chrysanthemum; December, ivy
Evening star., 1944-12-27

These two serious puppies wait in
their doghouse near the stove to
protect you from painful burns.
Pattern envelope contains hot-iron
transfers for three designs, stitch
illustrations and full directions.
Send IS cents (coin) for Pattern
No. R1782 to Needle Arts Depart
ment, The Washington Star. P. o.
Box 172, Station D, New York 3, N.
Y. Please include your postal zone
number.
Evening star., 1944-12-27
Readers Clearing House

ordinary laundry starch and use an
old tooth brush to cover her stuffed
animal generously, let it dry thor
oughly, then brush with a stiff
brush. This restored my child S
stuffed animals to almost new con-
dition. Hope this helps her.
Thanks to Mrs. A. L. C. for her
boiling water pastry"
never had any luck with pie
crust but this was delicious How
ever, could you tell me how long
before using should 1t be removed
from refrigerator?
CHINESE ALMOND CAKES.
(Thunks to Mrs. A. M,
Takonla Park.
In response to Mrs. H. F. H.
Washington: The following recipe
is for Chinese Almond Cakes:
Three-quarter cup almond paste,
q cup sugar, 2. cup butter, 4 egg
whites, Y teaspoon vanilla, cup
cake flour, Il teaspoon salt, blanched
almonds or hazel nuts.
Work the almond paste with a
spoon until it is free from Jumps
Blend in the sugar Cream butter
gradually add almond paste, sugar
mixture and cream together until
light and fluffy. Add whites OF
eggs, beat well. Add vanilla, mix
in flour and salt. Drop by teaspoon
fuls 4 or inches apart onto a
lightly creased baking sheet. Flat
ten with spoon and place a
blanched almond in the center OF
each Bake in a moderate oven
325 degrees 10 to Is minutes.
Remove from the pan while warm
and, if desired, roll around the
handle of a wooden spoon or rolling
pin to curl edges. Makes about 5
dozen cookies or cakes.
RCH-Carry on your good work.
Your column deserves the highest
of praise.
Evening star., 1944-12-27

All persons to be hired in this
area, must be referred BY the local
United States Employment Service
Office, unless the specific aduertise-
n1ent indicates otherwise.
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THANKS to Mrs. J. B. P, Sr.,

Arlington.J
To Mrs. E. NJ c., Arlington re-
questing list of flowers that SYM
bolize the months of the year.
January, carnation or snowdrop;
February, violet; March, jonquil or
daffodil April, sweet peas; May
lilies of the valley; June, rose or
honeysuckle; July, larkspur: August
gladiolus or poppy; September
aster or morning glory: October
| calendula or cosmos: November
chrysanthemum; December, narcis-
sus or holly.
X X
CLEANING STUFFED ANIMAL.
PASTRY REQUEST?
fThGnkS to Mrs. J. H. G.,
Green Meadows, Md
would like to say to all the other
readers of R. c. H. that it is like
having group of wonderful friends
to chat with each evening.
To Mrs. R. S. S. of Washington, ]
suggest she make a thick paste OF
Evening star., 1944-12-27
OATMEAL WATERS.
(ThankS to Mrs. r. M. M,


Washington
Oatmeal Wafers-One-half cur
shortening, "a cup brown sugar. 7.
cups quick" oatmeal, Ia cups flour
p teaspoon soda, a teaspoon salt
4 cup cold water.
Cream shortening and sugar. ADD
dry ingredients alternately with wa
ter. Roll very thin Bake in hot
oven 400 degrees) for IL minutes
till brown. When cookies have
cooled, spread with filling.
Filling-One-half cup dates, i
cup water, !. cup sugar, 2 table
spoons lemon juice. Mix and cook
to paste to spread.
COOKIE RECIPE?
CHILD'S SUPPER.
Requested by Mrs. J. N. S.,
Bethesda)
Your column is most enjoyable
and very helpful Have filed away
many excellent recipes which have
pleased my family and friends.
I am sending out an SOS for a
cookie recipe that was printed
in the American Homes maya
zine, December, 1943 and was
an unusually good one. 1t called for
ground filberts, was a short dough
which had to be chilled overnight
The cookie resembled short bread
of Swedish variety, and was unusual
and very delicious. If any one hap
pens to have this particular recipe
would appreciate it immensely
phone number is Wisconsin 5975
For the problem of feeding the
2-year-old: I discovered that my
little girl became bored with baby
food, and eating in general lost
its appeal. Now, on alternate days
1 plan a double duty" menu, one
for adults, with foods included that
she may have; on the "in-between'
nights she has a plain" supper OF
cereal mixed with fruit and milk
or baked potato, fruit and milk
Eating has taken on new zest fol
her now, and while she doesn't eat
or like everything. her appetite is
improving. and she is learning tc
enjoy food and anticipate eating
with pleasure. Some food items oil
which she is particularly fond are
Ground beef patties, lamb chops
meat loaf, steak, roasted beef OIL
lamb, liver, stewed tomatoes, spin
ach, tomato aspic with dot o1
cottage cheese in center, and milk
or fruit puddings of all sorts.
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FOOD CHECKER-Good pay. good work
ing conditions. Apply head checker, MAY
FLOWER HOTEL Conn. ave. at De Sales
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HELP WOMEN.

ARMATURE WINDING offers permanent
postwar future to women with nimble
fingers, mechanically inclined; we prefer
teresting work to local war widows with
> or more children. but will consider
others similarly situated: $50 a week to
start, advancement depends on your ability
70 ,, prodnes; x day Sae ELECTRIC
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tContinued On Next Pass.l
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FLOOR STEWARD. colored. for dishwash-
ing crew. good position for capable, sober
| man: 4 pm. to ! am. Apply steward
! Woodlev rd NV
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-20

Official ". o. Navy Photo. Distributed
by International News Sound Photos
Crewmen of the u. s.
submarine Tang (above)
hauling up Yank fiiers
whose plane was shot down
off Truk but who were
saved when an observation
plane (top left landed In
the Truk Lagoon, fished the
men out and TAXED them
TO the sub. The rescue air
craft was damaged and
later sunk by our guns to
keep it from the enemy.
The Omaha guide., 1944-03-18

backgrounds caused by the low &c
onomic status Of the families Of q
majority of Negro college students
s. That they cooperate witt.
high schools, white institutions and
community agencies to coordinate
and expand educational facilities
and improve conditions for Negro
es.
Recommendation to State and
Federal Governments:
1. That state authorities take
steps to assure that equalization
funds Of their State reach the
source for which they are intend
ed.
2. That States take steps to pro
vide equality Of educational oppor-
tunity for Negroes.
3. That the Federal Govern
ment participate in developing
high-grade university educati IN
for either the Negro or white race
or both wherever in the countyr.
it cannot be done from other pub
lie or private sources.
a. That competent Negroes be
utilized to an increasing extent in
formulating educational policies
and administering educational pro
The Omaha guide., 1944-03-18
MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. d.. st. Clair, Pastor
At the morning worship period
the Pastor delivered the message,
from Acts 2 chapters. Subject =
Church Fellowships'. This serm-
on was instructive and timely.
The high point was that all Christ
ians must tarry at Jerusalem to be
come endowed with power from on
high.
Sundy school and BTU. depart
ments report good attendance and
still carrying on with their respect
i've leaders. Sister E. C. Hill and
Brother c. Stewart.
Sunday afternoon March 18th at
the Church the deaconess board
is sponsoring a book review. Sis.
Irma Lee Crooms, reviewer.
The evening worship consisted
of a song service conducted by
! o1Sl6I LGOAld AllICl1C1I anu L1lO ClOlI
Those who are i'll are Sis. Isa-
belle Baltimore, Methodist hospit-
al, Sister Bohanon, university hos
pital, Sis. Sadie Thomas. Sis. Vio-
la Bradford and Sis. Minnie Crit
fin at their homes.
Sister Leona Mitchell the sweet
singer of the gospel in song, who
has been in our midst Cor quite
sometime left the first Of the
week to attend the executive board
meeting of the district Sunday
School c%onvntion at Carrolton, Mo.
She is treasurer of this organiz-
alton.
After this session she will then
proceed to her home in Liberty,
Mo.
The Omaha guide., 1944-03-18
AARON SLICK FROM PUNKIN
CRICK" WILL BE REPRESENT
ED WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29th.

The Muse Drama Guild Players
takes pleasure in announcing that
they will again present Aaron
Slick from Punkin Crick", due to
popular demands of our many
friends on Wednesday evening,
March 20, 1914 at S:15 pm. at the
Urban League. All those who took
part in the previous performance
Of this bowling, merry, hilarious,
comedy will be on hand to enter
tain you. Dick Lewis Is Aaron
Slick" Mrs. Alvin Goodwin as 1.-The
Widow Berry" Miss Dorles Brown
as sis Riggs" and Miss Doris
Newland as GLADYS Merridew".
Mr.. Harvey Carter as the city
Slicker'' and Mrs. Dell Moore THE
Cabaret Girl" Mason Deverreaux
Jr., will again play the part Of
Clarence Green. For the fina
applause given US, We bow grac-
The Omaha guide., 1944-03-18
Omaha Has Chance to
Lower Personal and
Property Fire Loss

With 2,1O0 Civilian Defense fire
guards trained and equipped with
hand pump fire extinguishers for
use in their neighborhoods, Omaha
has a good opportunity to lower its
l943 record of 10 deaths and pro-
perty loss caused by fires, Harry
G. owen. chief fire guard. pointed
out Saturday.
I'm the first two months of this
year, there has been but one death
from fire in Omaha as compared
with 5 in the same period last
year" Owen said. with the CON-
pletion Of our OCD fire guard or
~ganization in every school district
we hope to save many lives and
much property loss from fires
This can be done not only through
prompt action on the part of the
fire guards in putting out small
fires in their neighborhoods before
they spread, but also in promoting
home safety fire rules"
owen has prepared a bulletin to
be issued to all OCD fire guards
in the city with the request that
they pass this information ON to
the residents of their neig'hbor-
hoods. The bulletin lists II fire
safety don't for the prevention
of fires. They are:
Don't let rubbish accumulate in
attics or basement.
Don't hang electric cords Oh
nails.
Don't leave electric irons unat-
tended.
Don't leave curtains free to blow
The Omaha guide., 1944-03-18

ertaken in 1899 with funds grant
ed by Congress in answer to Il re
quest by the Association of Col
leges and Secondary Schools for
Nesroes n many other education
al leaders. The directional staff
for the survey included Mr.. .stu.se-
baker; Bess Goodykoontz, Assist Il
U s. Commissioner of Educ ltion:
Fred J Kelly, chief Of the Division
Of Higher Education Of the II. s.
office Of Education who was dir.
ector Of the survey and DR.. Am
brose Caliver, senior specialist il
the education Of Negroes. Of the
office of Education.
Copies of each of the volumes of
the report may be purchased from
the superintendent Of Documents.
Government Printing office, Wash
ngton, rs, DC. for the following
prices:
Volume 1 "Social-Economic APP
proach to Educational Problems
Misc. No. 60 cents.
Volume ii General Studies Of
Selected Colleges for Negroes" Misc
No. SO cents
Volume III Intensive Study Of
Colleges for Negroes Mise. No. 6
80 cents.
Volume ". Summary" Misc.
No. Els cents.
The Omaha guide., 1944-03-18
JOLLY NATIONS

The Jolly Matrons Art Club meet
Friday evening, March 10th at the
home of Mrs. Combs 2212 Lake St.
A nice business meeting was held
and a delicious repast was enjoyed
Plans were made for a chitterling
supper Saturday evening, March
18th at Mrs. Combs 2212 Lake st.
Friends are invited. Next meeting
Will be with Mrs. Lucille Donald
son 2616 Corby St., Friday evening
March 18th. president asks that all
members be present. Mrs. Bertha
Johnson, Pres, Mrs, Alfern Geary,
Reporter.
The Omaha guide., 1944-03-18
CARD OF THANKS

over flame.
Don't use frayed electric cords.
Don't leave matches in reach of
children.
Don't use pennies in fuse boxes.
Don't run electric cords under
rugs.
Don't smoke in bed.
Don't leave paint cans or rags
in cellar, attic, or stairways.
Don't place ashes in wood or pa
per containers.
Don't store kerosene near furn-
ace.
Don't build bonfires near house.
Don't leave mokepipes unbrac-
ed.
Don't build fire in fire place
with screen.
Don't store gasoline on premises.
Don't use kerosene to start fires.
The Omaha guide., 1944-03-18
PHILLIPS-PRYOR NUPTIALS

MI. Gerald Phillips, U S. Navy,
and former Omahan of a well
known family here, was married
Tuesday evening to Miss Algern0n
Pryor, of this city, at st. Philips
Episcopal Church.
A reception following the wedd-
ing was an affair of grandeur and
the couple received many lovely
gifts.
The Omaha guide., 1944-03-18
REPORT
HIGHER EDUCATION AMONG
NEGROES
Continued from Page y

Continued from Page y
rams:
1. That they study the socio-
economic factors in the life of
their regions, States and commun-
tiles and apply the findings and
conclusions to their programs.
2. That they begin an agrees
i've attack on the problem IF dc
filming their purposes in the light
of the needs of the students they
enroll.
8. That they assume leadership
in improving the health status Of
Negroes.
4. That they provide comp1e-
hensive programs of vocational
guidance for their students.
5. That they attempt to fill the
cultural gaps in their students
The Omaha guide., 1944-03-18
SICK IN ARMY HOSPITAL

MI. John Adams Jr., who is in
the army somewhere in Louisiana
reports he visited the hospital a
few days ago to pay his respects
to two comrades who are under
treatment, Attorney Jess Hntten
and 1t. Bill PEBBLES who are pa
tents in the hospital there. where
they are in training. Mr.. Adams
said the 92nd Division is almost
Commanded by Negro officers. The
white officers have been sent ov-
erseas for duty.
The Omaha guide., 1944-03-18
Madam, here's one TABOO YOU
can forget when you want relief

You can thank your lucky stars
/ that women are no longer squeam-
ish about discussing their troubles.
Otherwise you might never know of
the 2-way help that CARDUI may
bring when nervousness, headaches
and cramp-like pain are due only
TO periodic functional causes.
Many women find that, started
The Omaha guide., 1944-03-18

after the war. and the demand for
Negro leaders and professional
workers, makes this survey -4spec-
tally timely"
The National Survey Of the High
er Education of Negroes was und-
The Omaha guide., 1944-03-18

grams on a local, State and nation
al basis.
In Commenting on the survey,
Commissioner StudebaKer said
that 'the anticipated increase in
college enrolment among Negroes
The Omaha guide., 1944-03-18
TO OKLAHOMA

Mrs. Paul Barnett, 2709 Writ st.
left Wednesday evening enroute TO
Langston, Oklahoma, to visit her
sister, Mrs. Archie Madison, who
is reported very Ill.
The Omaha guide., 1944-03-18

iously Mr. and Mrs. Public ard re-
peat this fine comedy of Rural life
Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick."
The Omaha guide., 1944-03-18

: The Florida State Federation Of Negro Women took an active part in the %hh War B%d adThe. act
cities corhnmgh THERE efforts vhhe existing War Bond committees. Mrs. Nell Hunter Of the Iteracnl
Section of tn NaMnI OG pt weeks making tour of the State with Mrs Fannie IL Ponder prs-
dent of the Federation which, f made an mveSnento $1O0Om the Fourth War Loand drive IaIs sales
haceahe the ahThed these women amHMnta6 S%50Os Plot now GG u d hos pTG"n. s
in the Fourth War On drive Hiss laughter A Sgt JomnyeM Marie Rogers snow sat0neda at
Wmdova. Utah. and Mrs Nell Hunter, of the Washngono Office proudly look on