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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09

I ran this series several years ego and do rot believe I have seen more tha ntwo smoother plays since. It was first brought to my attention years ago by the late Phil E. Leon of Cleveland and 1t WAS named by Sam Mailman, one of the national tournament direc- tors of the American Contract Bridge League. Sometimes it's called the trump coup.
 This the original hand given to me by MT. Leon. It looks as if the king of hearts. which is trump, is impossible to capture. The ace and king of diamonds were caShed and the third diamond ruffed by East. The queen of hearts was led and naturally South did not cover, nor did he cover the jack.
 DeclarOr than cashed three rounds of clubs-then came the ace, king and . low spade.
 North was in and must now lead either his queen of diamonds or the ten of clubs, which East trumpS with the nine spot.
 Now South Is literally stnothered out of his king of hearts. If he over trumps, the declarer will over trump fin dummy with the ace; if he puts on the eight of trump. East's nine holds the trick and the last trick gees to the ace of hearts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09

This is the first of six articles on the smother play, the most dif- Acult play in bridge ts recognise.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09

MT. and Mrs. Francis Clark of Fairview avenue have returned from a weeks stay in New York city.
Evening star., 1945-01-22

keep the house and myself always
spick and span. (10) He is still the
perfect lover, always saying nice
things to me- Q0) I never tire of
telling him that he is wonderful
and that love him. CID He helps
with the children. (12) We never
quarrel
He was an adopted child and
was reared. in an orphans home,
which may be the reason we ap-
preciate love so much and are trying
so hard to make a happy home for
our children He is now in the air
force. We expect to be together
for the next SO years or more, If
God wills it. M. M. H.
AnSwer-And I hope you will, but,
short or long, your marriage will be
a happy one as long as you live up
| to the matrimonial schedule you
have drawn up.
matter of luck. as most people seem
to think tits. 1t is man and a
woman putting their hearts and
| their heads and their backs into it
and working as hard to make a 60
of their marriage as they would
of any business or career into which
they had entered.
Any couple who love each other,
who have congenial tastes. who are
broad-minded enough to grant each
other reasonable amount of per-
sonal liberty and who show each
other affection and appreciation will
be happy, though married.
Evening star., 1945-01-22

Authorities advise banking and set
ting the hampers 80 the tempera-
ture Is lowered no more than Ap-
proximately 10 degrees.
Follow these points in daily care:
When firing the coal furnace, throw
the coal well back In the fire pot,
allowing live Goals In the front Of
the fire pot to carry of the fuel
gas. Never completely cover live
Goals. Top Of fuel bed should be on
q level with the bottom Of the firing
door. Shake the CRATES only when
necessary. Refrain from poking or
stirring the fire, for this is likely
to cause clinkers. The turn damper
should be kept as far closed as
possible at all times. Under nor
NAL weather conditions, this should
be adjusted only two or three times
a year. The check damper should
be opened wide for complete bank
ing or when the least amount of
heat is desired. The ashpit damper
should beStight' shut for least heat
and wide open for most heat. Operate
these two hampers together and re-
lversely-when one is open the other
should be shut. Don't allow ashes
to pile up under the CRATES. They
not only will damage the CRATES but
interfere with proper drafts as
well. Anthracite produces mini
mum of ash, but, even so, 1t Is wise
to set aside a regular daily time for
! this removal
Evening star., 1945-01-22
Lady Fireman

Comparatively warmer weather 20
far this winter over,the same period
year ago has given coal users
an advantage that should help
them In keeping their homes COM
Portable for the rest Of the heating
season on the seven-eighths Of q
normal years coal supply allowed
by the Government. That is, II
they are careful to follow correct
practices
Those Of you who have thermo-
stat are lucky-for you realize how
1t eliminates wasteful guesswork in
retaining a uniform temperature
thus enabling you to get the most
heat from the least coal. We un-
derstand WPB recently released
materials necessary for manufac-
turing thermostats, SO they might
be obtained shortly.
This year more women than ever
are faced with the job Of tending
the furnace, SO we are passing along
q few pertinent pointers which may
help them considerably.
In the first place your furnace
should have been thoroughly
cleaned before the start of the
heating season, but If it was
neglected, by all means do it now
To remove fly ash or dust open the
cleanout door and push all the fly
ash which has accumulated around
the door into the fire box with q
metal furnace. scraper. After this
Evening star., 1945-01-22
By CasweH adams

saucepan, brought to a boil and
favored with a chicken bouillon cube
or two, some sprigs of celery, salt
and pepper. When the juice had
boiled for about 10 minutes, it was
strained, thickened slightly with a
roux of butter and -four and served
in small cups with slice of lemon
floating on each. Melba toast went
with it.
AS for the chickens, the beauty of
their preparation was that they were
sauteed and not fried. Many people
do not understand the difference
between the two cooking methods,
which lies in the amount of fat used
Sauteeing takes much less fat than
does frying-in fact, only just
enough fat is used to brown the
meat and keep it from being dried
out or burning. An iron skillet or
copper pan are the best utensils to
| use, if you have them. The lid also
must fit tightly.
For four people Jim provided two
chickens-broilers, weighing about
2 pounds apiece. One-half cup fat
was melted in the pan and the
chickens, cut in four sections, were
Evening star., 1945-01-22
Masculine Host Outd0es Himself

Drowned very quickly on all sides.
4 minced nubbin of garlic was added
and the heat sharply cut down to
keep the fat and chickens from
burning. The lid was put on the
skillet and the, chickens allowed to
cook slowly until almost done, when
tablespoon each of tarragon,
chervil and parsley were added. Of
you have to use dried herbs, use only
couple of pinches of each) The
cup of dry white wine was poured
over the chickens and allowed to
cook down with the herbs until
nearly all reduced. Then the chick
en- was served with its juices and a
busting of chopped or minced water
creSS.
The vegetables Jim chose to ac-
company this piece de resistance
were puree of spinach in cream sSd
tiny French fried potato balls-tne
latter affording just the right
"crunchy" texture needed to round
out the main course.
The Strawberries, quick-froZen
ones, were sliced, and dressed with
tablespoon of sugar and two or
three tablespoons port wine. A de-
licious combination of f1avors worthy
of the most noted chefi
Evening star., 1945-01-22
By Dorothy BhIman

with long handled wire flue brush
dust all inside surfaces through the
door.
Air leaks which may occur
around casting and pipe joints or
ct the base Of the heater may be
found quickly by passing lighted
candle over these surfaces. Seal
these leaks by applying a generous
amount Of asbestos cement with q
putty knife.
Be certain to check doors, dam
pers and CRATES to see If they should
be repaired or replaced. You lose
lot Of heat II these do not fit
properly.
The Government has asked every
one to keep the temperature to SO
degrees to conserve fuel. The min
ute that directive was issued you
could hear the people remark,
What does the Government want
us to do-freeze to death?" On
the contrary, medical authorities
agree that most American homes
are kept too hot. They claim, gen.
orally. that IS to 10 degrees Is best
for health's sake.
! Most people consider they save
fuel by letting the fire go down
during the night. This is not true
for everything In the house gets
chilled, and you use more coal
! warming 1t up in the morning
Evening star., 1945-01-22

Dinner with q definitely prewar
Partisan air was the order of the
evening last week when masculine
friend of ours entertained group
Of four preceding serious bridge
game. Jim likes to cook and 1t is
his custom, about once q month, to
have a congenial group gather about
his dining room table to test out his
latest culinary creations
This time the menu was decidedly
ambitious. Starting of with a spe-
cial snack embodying anchovies, 1t
proceeded through an excellent
homemade clear tomato bouillon, to
sauteed chicken au vim, well chosen
vegetables and strawberries in port
wine.
Sounds too fancy? Not at all
here's the lowdown:
First-the anchovies, whole boned
f1lets, neatly curled upon rounds of
crisp toast, spread with the tiniest
bit of prepared mustard, the centers
filled with the chopped yolk of hard
boiled eggs, lightly mixed with
minced parsley, capers, bit of olive
oil and squeeze of lemon. A dash
of paprika went on top.
Then came the hot tomato bouil-
lon-canned tomato juice, put in a
Evening star., 1945-01-22

effective agent for this purpose. 1t
Inay be purchased for dime q
bottle at any drugstore and surely
does the trick. I used 1t on trous-
ers that have already been washed
with success. but, Of course, the
sooner you remove any spot the
better it is. 1t does not take cut
the color and seems not to injure
the fabric.
should like to recommend the
Department of Agriculture bulletin
on removal of spots. 1t Is most
helpful.
I am an enthusiastic reader Of
your section and find the helpful
hints most valuable. especially in
these days when we cannot have
the maid service available before
the war.
Evening star., 1945-01-22

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 10
test all recipes submitted, We
cannot assume responsibility for
them.
Betsy CaslUeH.
Evening star., 1945-01-22
Dorothy Dix Says

Dear Miss Dix: My husband and
consider our marriage perfect one
for these reasons: % We love each
other. (2) Both love music. 90 He
has his hobby, have mine. (4 Each
has two nights out week (5) Three
nights a week we listen to the radio
talk or read. 60 Both easy to get
along with. CD Two wonderful chill
dren. 90 Both intelligent. 90 ]
Evening star., 1945-01-22
Readers Clearing House

with the meat II you like them
spicy, salt and pepper to taste. Cut
the circles. put good spoonful on
each circle, put another circle on top.
press down with fork to seal and
bake in hot oven about 20 minutes.
Any combination of meat or chicken
you like seemed to be the idea. But
they surely are good, served hot
from the oven at a cocktail party, or
they can be baked ahead of time
| and then kept warm in a bun
warmer.
Also have the recipe for "Sopa
Barocha" if you would like to have
1t. Call Chestnut 0432
Some one months ago asked for
a recipe for pizzas. have the recipe
as sent in by Mrs. r. j. H., Washing
ton, which have used repeatedly
and can recommend At the time,
Mrs. r. j. H. asked where she could
buy Italian products; can give that
information also II she will call me
at Chestnut 0432..
Does any one know where can
get powc "red cardamon seeds Have
tried the seeds in vanilla as sug-
gested, but they are not strong
enough. and the whole ones are not
SO good in coffee cake.
MEAT EXTENDER;
BRAIDED RUG?
Thanks to Mrs. A. B. II,
Takond Park
Here is meat extender that we
used in World War I and enjoyed
immensely. It is almost a meal In
Itself.
Mince l green pepper and ! me-
dium onion (not to large. Fry in
bacon drippings, or other fat, for
few minutes. Do not brown. Add /
pound ground beef, scant "a cup
of uncooked rice, one No. 2 can of
tomatoes, salt and pepper. A little
Worcestershire sauce improves 1t.
Stir well. Cover and bake about /
hour Is minutes. Stir OCCASIONALLY
and add hot water. Do not have 1t
too dry. Over $50 degrees. Uncover
last Is minutes.
Now for request: Can some one
tell me how to make = braided rug
that will not bulge, also how to braid
with five strips?
The RCH is one of the first things
I look for in The Star. It's fine.
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TO CLEAN ENAMEL CABINETS?
REQUESTED by Mrs. w. G. L.,
SilDer Sprtng:J
Can any one tell me how to clean
kitchen cabinets that have been fin
ished with "baked-on" enamel? I
Evening star., 1945-01-22

Contrasting bands give a sailor
collar effect to this princess dress
for young miss-a frock to fill
her heart with joy.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1899 is
designed for sizes 6. s, 10. IL and IA
years. Size 8. short sleeves, requires
21a yards of 39-inch material: 3s
yard for contrasting bands.
For this pattern, send 20 cents, in
coins, your name, address, pattern
number and size wanted to Barbara
Bell, The Evening Star. Post Office
Box 80, Station G, New York 10,
n. Y.
Ready now-the brand-new Spring
and Summer Fashion Book. It's full
Of smart. up-to-the-minute styles
for all the family. Send for your
copy today-it is just 10 cents.
Evening star., 1945-01-22

have tried several preparations on
mine, and they become snowy. white
while washing, but as they dry, they
gradually become yellow again, and
look as II had never washed them.
Thanks for RICH. I have received a
lot Of valuable information from it.
X n \
TO REMOVE GLUE.
Thanks to Mrs. S. NJ. B.,
Wdshington.)
Some one asked for information
about the removal of airplane glue
or dope from a small boys trous-
ers. I am delighted to pass on to
her this suggestion.
In an article by Emily Elmore in
the May, 1914, issue of Good House.
keeping she suggests acetone as an
Evening star., 1945-01-22
Apply turpentine after varnish L
wiped of, and revarnish chair.
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FRYING FRESH SAUSAGE;

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FRYING FRESH SAUSAGE;
TYLER PIE?
(Thanks to Mrs. II. F,
Oron Hill, Md
The RICH is the best article that
I've seen in any paper. Keep up
the fine work!
To fry green links (freSh sausage)
Put in a skillet and cover with wa
ter. Simmer until done. Remove
water and brown the sausage
When brown put on platter and
pour the water back into the skillet
and make your gravy. There you
have grand gravy and little green
links which haven't shrunk at all
Now, have a request to make.
Have any Of you readers the recipe
for a pie, long ago called "tyler pie?
I would appreciate it very much II
you would send it.
Best luck to the RICH!
Xxx
LAYETTE HINTS.
(ThcnkS to Mrs. J. S., Washington. }
To the expectant mother: Sew
ing for Babies" obtainable in local
dime stores, gives basic layette
as we'll as suggestions as to patterns
and suitable materials.
Consider the time of year, how
much visiting baby will do, and
laundry facilities. 1t is senseless to
svock up on clothes which baby
won't wear much if it is summer
time, or if he is a homebody and
not in need of many company"
clothes.
If your husband is as allergic to
pink on boys as mine was, be wise
and invest in lots of white flannel
cite. 1t bleaches beautifully in
times of stains and can be trimmed
in many colorful ways. During
your recovery period you may en-
joy trimming sacques and kimonos
with embroidery. For a cute and
clever trim try a colored single
crochet with picot edge, or an edg-
ing with spaces through which you
can draw ribbon. Make blind loops
at each side of neckline and threao
ribbon through instead of sewing
to garment. Even white knit sac
ques, bonnets and bootees are cum
ming with colored rosettes and rib
bon trims. The hannelette can also
be used to make wrapping squares
and didies.
A cute outfit can be made of white
narrow-wale corduroy if obtain
able. l preferred knit or crochet
bootees because they fit much nicer.
Use the flannelette also to back
bibs later, and for pajamas Hope
this information will be of some
help.
EMPANADAS:
POWDERED CARDAMON SEEDS?
Thanks to Mrs. A. C. X,
Arlington)
Am inclosing directions for en-
panadas, given me by one Of the old
families of Panama City. They are
really little individual pies with
either a meat or chicken filling. Use
a rich pie dough, cut in circles either
21a inches in diameter, if to use for q
party, or inches in diameter If to
be the entree for dinner. Grind or
chop fine a cup of cooked meat, add
enough gravy to moisten, ground
onions to taste, chopped olives, hard
boiled eggs, peas, grind hot pepper
Evening star., 1945-06-08
Patton and DooIittle
To Get Gala Reception
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BY the Associated PRESS.
LOS ANGELES, June 8 (P).-
With nearly 100000 persons ex-
pected to bid a personal welcome
home, two of CALIFORNIA; world
famous native sons-Gens. George
S. Patton. jr, and James H. Doc
little-arrive tomorrow for what
promises to be one of the most up
roarious receptions In Southern
California history.
Thirty-six Army pursuit planes
are to meet the official party and
escort it to the airport.
A cavalcade of automobiles will
whisk the group to downtown Los
Angeles, and a parade will proceed
up Broadway to the City Hall for
brief reception ceremonies presided
over by Mayor Fletcher Bowron.
Late in the day, private recep-
ton for old-time friends and rela-
tives of Gen. Patton and Gen. Doo-
little will be held at the Ambassador
Hotel.
The welcome will be climaxed to-
morrow night with gigantic dem
onstration in Memorial Coliseum
when its 105, 600 seats will be thrown
open to the public for program OF
pageantry combining mock warfare
in the air and on the ground and
a colorful production staged by a
host of Hollywood entertainers.
With Jack Benny as master OF
ceremonies, the star cast includes
Bette Davis, Jimmy Durante, Lau-
ritz Melchior, Jeannette Macdonald
Ezio Pima, Margaret O'Brien, Judy
Garland, Danny Thomas, Carmen
Miranda. Ginny Simms and others
Evening star., 1945-06-08

Mills, said Il have not been well
enough informed on the general
attitude of the new appointee, but
I am very hopeful it will be an i'm.
provement over what it has been.
Mr.. Green has contended that Mr.
Mills, chairman since 1910. has
favored the CIO in some decisions
| The AFL chief said he had not
discussed the appointment with Mr.
Truman during their White House
talk a few hours before the news
conference announcement yesterday
Murray Expresses Surprise.
Mr.. Murray expressed surprise. al
though he was aware that Mr.. Her.
zog was to be chosen.
Mr. Mills and John A. Houston
had teamed up on the three-man
board in recent decisions to outvote
Gerard D. Reilly. The latter fire.
quently was criticized by Mr.. Muir
ray.
1t was learned that Mr.. Mills pre-
viously had gone to President Roose-
welt with request that he accept
his and Mr.. Reilly's resigna tions in
/ the interest of harmony
| Mr.. Reilly gave no indication to-
day, however, that he intends to
leave the board
Evening star., 1945-06-08
0PA 10 Roll Back Prices
Az on Used Cars July |

The Office of Price Administra-
ton is rolling back the ceiling price
on used passenger cars by 4 pc,
cent beginning July /, and reduc.
ton will apply to sales by either
dealers or private owners.
Charges allowed for extra equip.
ment on used cars such as heaters
and radios also will be reduced by
per cent on that date, OPA said.
The used-car price regulation
provides for a normal depreciation
to be applied to used automobiles
OPA pointed out, and added: "Ob-
Ezously the present age and condition
Of used cars in operation or stocks
today have already established de.
preciating trend in used-car values
Announcement of an early re-
Slmption of new-car production al
ready has started a downward trend
IN used-car prices in some local..
ties. OPA said.
Evening star., 1945-06-08

only because of a feeling which
long have held that the veterans o1
this war should have as the admin
istrator of their affairs another vet.
eran of this war. For that reason
am asking Gen. Omar N Bradley tt
take over the affairs of the Veterans
Administration"
Truman Outlines Reasons.
Discussing this reason for a change
at his news conference, the CHIEF
Executive said that as veteran oil
the World War he would not have
wanted a Spanish American Wal
veteran to be in charge of the agency
dealing with his affairs, and that
Gen. Hines agreed with him.
Gen. Hines came to the veterans
agency after a distinguished World
War career.
A House committee now is In
vestigating charges of inefficiency
brutality and neglect in veterans
hospitals, and Chairman Rankin
who is directing the inquiry, greeted
announcement of the shift in ad-
ministrators with the comment that
1T will not affect the investigation.
Mr.. Herzog, who succeeds to the
chairmanship of the National La
Dor Relations Board. is SO and q
former chairman of the New York
State Labor Relations Board. A
close friend Of Senator Wagner
Democrat, of New York. author ol
the National Labor Relations Act
Mr. Herzog, lawyer, has beer
serving in the Navy's labor relation,
unit since March, 1914.
Mills Quits on Doctors Orders.
Chairman Mills. who Is u. ten
dered his resignation on physician
orders. he told President Truman
to be effective June 30, although hi
term does not expire until Angus
26 He has been on the boart
nearly five years.
Top labor leaders received tn,
Herzog appointment with som,
reservations.
CIO President Philip Murra,
would not comment at all. although
some others in his organiza ton ex.
pressed pleasure.
AFL President William Green
who long has been critical of Mr.
Evening star., 1945-06-08
D. C. BUDGET
Continued From First Page.

before the end of this year We will
see real progress made in provision
of an adequate and respectable
home for this agency" Senator
O'Mahoney said.
In connection with the $25, 900
fund for the children's symphonies.
Senator OMahoney said the sub
committee was highly impressed
with the cultural advantages" Of
the programs. He described the use
of city funds for this purpose as q
new departure" but said the COM
mittee was convinced it was justi-
fed because this is Tho Nations
Capital and that it should not be
permitted to fall behind other cities
in such a field.
Branch Library Items.
Among items added by the Sen
ate was sl2,soo for preparation Of
plans for branch libraries for Ana
costa and Pleasant Plains and for
remodeling of the Southeastern
and Takoma Park branches.
Among other school items added
by the Senate were $780, 900 for the
construction of the Richardson
Elementary 16-room school near
Fifty-third and Blaine streets NE,
and 100000 for an eight-room ad-
dition to the Kimball School. Also
the subcommittee restored to the
bill items for the replacement of .
number of small old school build
ings by consolidating with larger new
buildings, which had been deleted
by the House These include the
Anidon. Walker, Jones, Peabody
and Hilton Elementary Schools.