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Evening star., 1945-12-17

The only catch is that the stores
are running pretty short on selec-
tons. And so there way be a wide
gap between thinking Of a home gift
and getting one. However, here
are some ideas that may be very well
come-and available despite short
ages. >. !;
Household Stationery-A supply
Of paper and different sized enve-
lopes, along with a good paper knife
a dozen pencils, gummed tape and q
variety Of labels (such as airmail
parcel post, fragile and the like
an assortment of big brown enve-
lopes, a large-size ball of parcel post
wrapping twine. Well bet the
recipient of a package like that
would thank you many times year
Or consider giving a paper hole
puncher or a stapler for the family
that might have need of such.
A Big Dictionary-if you're really
in a generous mood, an unabridged
Evening star., 1945-12-17
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

Information sent In by the
tolloUing has been forwarded to
the individuals for tphom it ,pas
intended.
Mrs. J. A. G., Indian Head,
Nd; Mrs. r. L. T., Arlington;
Mrs. M. B., Takoma Park: Mrs.
G. T. S., Mrs. E. B. M, Mrs. M.
D. F., Mr.. J. J. c., M. U. v. L.,
Washington.
Our thanks to these readers,
phose contributions ,oere similar
to others previously receiued::
Mrs. H. A. B., HyattsDille; Mr..
and Mrs. r. E. L. G., Bethesda; );
Mrs. L. E. G., Mclean; Mrs. j.
G. R., Riperdale; Mrs. r. F. H.,
CheDy Chase, Md; Mrs. T. o. r.
Silver Spring; Mrs. E. E. c., Mrs.
W. E. M, Takoma Park; Mrs. W.
M. w., Mrs. B. C. Mrs. T. B. M,
Mrs. L. W. H., Arlington; Mrs.
r. M. c., Mrs. X. W., Mrs. T. d.
r., Mrs. G. A. S., Mrs. v. F, Mrs.
C. c. s., M. T. c., Mrs. G. P,
E. A. s., Mrs. W. M. H., L. c. R.,
Mrs. H. A. MEG, Mrs. H. r. B.,
Mrs. r. H. c., Washington.
Application for an RCH book
If and ,Dhen-h1s been filed tor
Mrs. II. F. and M. H., Washing
ton, and Mrs. E. J. D., Arlington.
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RAISINS IN CAKE.
from Miss H. A. MEG. Washington
For Mrs. F. S. McC.. Arlington:
have found that pumping raisir
keeps them evenly distribute
through cake.
I wash the raisins in warm waite
them we'll. Then I put thel
in boiling water and let them stan
until cold. Then I squeeze them o,
and spread in a colander, or on
clean cloth and let them RENAL
to dry out a little.
When I make my cake the TO
lowing day I stir them last int
the batter.
Evening star., 1945-12-17
By Barbara Bell

school-going frock for the 6-to-14
miss. She'll like the little puffed
sleeves, pretty bodice trim and full
cut skirt. Use a small flower print
edged in bold ric-rac-or for parties
staffeta or rayon crepe.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1883 is
for sizes 6, 8, 10, IL and ID years
Size 8 needs 23s yards of 39-inch
:material.
For this pattern, send 20 cents, in
coins, your name, address, pattern
number and size wanted to Barbara
Bell, The Washington Star, P. O.
t,Box SO. Station G, New York 1s
N. Y.
The winter catalogue is full of
bright ideas to inspire the home
Asseamstress. Send for 1t today-1C
cents.
Evening star., 1945-12-17
PIE CRUST TROUBLE.
(From M. D. r., Arlington.

tFfOW w. IL - AfttftytOHs/
Use double flour to shortening by
weight, remembering that one cur
flour weighs only ounces. Use
ounces lard (you will be more sue
cessful using lard. 1t Is harder to
get at this time, but you can get it,
Score the pound package in eight
which will give you 2 ounces in
each cut. This will make one two
crust pie.
Place your bowl and cup of flour
In icebox to get cold The lard kept
in icebox will be cold. About scant
teaspoon salt. Blend with fingers
till coarsely mixed. Add ice water
perhaps quarter cup, maybe little
more. Mix quickly and mold into
pliable ball; it should be soft enough
to mold easily.
Use generous half of bottom
crust, -four board slightly, press in
firmly, dampen edges with milk:
there will be little trimming around
edges to add to remaining dough
for top crust. When the latter is
rolled out fold it in half and use
knife to make Sits, It it over half
pie and fold back to cover whole.
Pinch edges, brush with milk. Pop
in oven preheated to 400. In about
minutes the pie should be brown
ing. When it does, cut round of
paper (not waXeO to fit top of pie,
grease it with butter or shortening
cover pie and reduce heat to $50 or
less. If you are only baking a pie
shell it will have to be closely
watched.
Evening star., 1945-12-17

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 I.
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 CasweN.
Evening star., 1945-12-17
Readers Clearing House

/ ounce box Of seedless raisins, one
cup Of sugar, one tablespoon cinna-
mon, u teaspoon cloves, u tea
spoon salt, one cup water and one
cup coffee. Boil 10 minutes. Cool.
Silt 8 cups all-purpose flour, one
teaspoon baking powder. and one
teaspoon baking soda together. Add
to raisin mixture and blend well.
Bake In loaf pan at 325 degrees
for about ! hour and 10 minutes.
(To save sugar you may use only
" cup sugar with u cup molasses.
Subtract two tablespoons Of liquid.)
RUM BUNS;
CORN STICKS.
(From Mrs. /. M. H., Siluer Spring. !
I am sending my recipe for Rum
Buns, for Mrs. A. r. B., Washington.
These are very delicious If one can
get a good rum extract these days.
Statler Rum Rolls: One cup bot
tied milk, or " cup evaporated milk
and n cup water, " cup granulated
sugar, u cup shortening, ~ tea
spoons salt, / compressed yeast
cake, l egg, IN teaspoons rum ex-
tract, 31a cups sifted all-purpose
flour, 2 tablespoons butter or mar
garine, melted, u cup seeded rail-
sins, cut up.
Pour scalded milk over Y cup
sugar, shortening, and salt. Cool to
lukewarm, and crumble yeast into
it. Beat with rotary beater until
smooth. Add beaten egg and rum
extract. Add " the -four, and beat
with rotary beater until smooth.
Add remaining flour, and mix until
smooth. Cover with clean towel.
and let rise in warm place go to
IS degrees F.) until double in bulk
about hours. Roll dough into two
strips, each IL inches long, " inch
thick and inches wide. Brush top
with melted butter, and sprinkle
with Il cup sugar and raiSins. Roll
up, pulling dough out at edges to
keep 1t uniform. Should be IS inches
long when rolled. Cut rolls in cross
wise slices "a inch thick. Place in
inch creased muffin tins; cover
with a clean towel, and let rise in
a warm place $50 to IS degrees F.)
until double In bulk. Bake in mod
erately hot oven or 400 degrees F.
for Is to 20 minutes. As soon as
rolls are removed from oven, brush
top with icing made of / cup con-
fectioner's sugar, 2 tablespoons hot
water, l teaspoon rum extract.
Makes 10 rolls.
And, for Mrs. G. N. P, Modesto,
Calf, who asks for recipe for
cornsticks: Use any recipe for corn
mullins, using little more shorten
ing Grease the stick irons
thoroughly.
Evening star., 1945-12-17

ter how good child is there occasions when he
might throu his mad-modeina set the floor the
uaH, either by accident purpose. Washable waI
PAPER and paint is the solution to that problem
No mother wonid be foolish enough TO chiiTs
room wifh expensive carbetine. Far better and much
nciser is the choice of colorfnl Hnolen that 1ciH
show the daily and tear of chHds busy existence
Scatter rugs appropriately placed viH add ,carmh if
necessary.
The photograph is typical of a chHds during
the holiday Chock full of toys, it also shoes
advantaee adorable binsise carpenters bench vifh
top that raises and becomes blackboard. Plas the
cnddly toys in this chilTs his little desk
and chair scaled to height and his dminntive din
ing table, All children love TO rock themselves and hav.
ing their "own" rocker appeals strongly to them.
All of the subjects pictured available in local
department store help you make your childs room
Gust for him and him aIone!" urN1 sAxrs
Evening star., 1945-12-17

Without doubt this Christmas yW probably find
you in possession of nice comfortable check the st of
smarf+hinkins uncle aunt parent friend ,oho
felt that it woad solve the gift problem adequately If
such be the why not apply toward keeping that
special light in youngsters eyes after the sou of the
Christmas tree the gifts and the holiday candles has
worn off?
ChHdren's rooms are a joy to decorators because
free hand may be applied to them. Different types of
gay decor possible in h young ideas in color
schemes and other young features. Wih this in mind
you should haze fears about firing UP your chlds
room Just plan ,cih "him" clearly in focus; not as
YOU wonId like it.
Harsh, jagged edges cause lot of harm to tod.
dIer, is uise to remember keep the edges of fur.
nifnre and toys rounded. Buf.in features are very
good for holding blankets and the other miscean.
items that clutter up a chiIds roon They also
afford the child room in ,yhich to bIar No mat.
Evening star., 1945-12-17
By Peggy Roberts

This peaceful, happy picture will
: be q pleasure to make, with its SIM
pie and easy stitches. When fins
ished, it will grace anyaof your walls
Pattern envelope contains hot-iron
transfer for one design, about II by
IA inches, color chart, stitch illus
trations and full directions.
Our 60-page multicolored book o1
Needle Arts containing five free pat
terms, and many other suggestions
for dressing up your home and your
self is now available. Send your re-
quest for this book to the address
listed below, inclosing 20 cents ir
coins to cover the cost and mailing
charges.
Send Is cents (coin) for Patterr
No. RIBS to Needle Arts Depart.
ment, The Washington Star, P. O
Box 172, Station D, New York 8
N. =. Please include your posta
1one number.
Evening star., 1945-12-17

the family to enjoy together and
good discipline in teaching children
to obey rules and play fair. There
are many interesting new games
along with the old stand-bys that
can always be depended upon for
good times.
Evening star., 1945-12-17
Bv Elizabeth MacRae Boykin

dictionary would be- grand gift
for any household that doesn't al
ready have one Or for any one who
hasn't good desk dictionary. that
Is always a good idea (and it's sur
prising how many families don't
have a good one). For certain
friends a good French dictionary
would be welcome.
Games are grand-They'r fun for
Evening star., 1945-12-17
PANCAKE SIRUP:
GREASING GRIDDLE.
From Mrs. J. r. C., J,
Alexandria,

Alexandria,.
Mrs. M. S., Washington, wants to
know how to thin sirup for pam
cakes to a consistency as that serv-
ed In restaurants. Before I serve
sirup for use on pancakes, ETC., I
place the jar of sirup in a deep pot
of lukewarm water (do not cover
the jar entirely with water) and
neat the water until it becomes hot.
The sirup will then be very thin
and pour easily.
I, too, would like to know how to
keep pancakes from sticking to the
griddle. Could it be because my
gri6dle Is new?
Here is an easy method I use in
greasing my griddle which thought
some of the readers of RCH might
like to try out. Ask your grocer for
some small pieces of suet. Place a
piece on the end of q fork and run
it over the griddle each time you
grease 1t. This is very quick and will
grease the griddle evenly and not
too much.
Evening star., 1945-12-17
CHILD FEEDING.

= From Mrs. r. L., Washington
I hope this will help Mrs. w. F. L
of Falls Church. Try giving the
formula first, then feed the baby
Evening star., 1945-12-17

his cereal, egg and vegetable. It il
possible you do what I did at first
I gave my baby all he wanted tc
eat and he wouldn't drink all his
milk, so I cut him down to table
spoons of food and he drinks his
ounces of milk all right.
have a niece that didn't like
her formula and no matter how
small amount of food she had she
still wouldn't drink the milk. My
sister-in-law gave the bottle first
then the vegetables succeeding in
getting the formula and vegetables
eaten in reverse. I hope this will
help you solve your problem.
I'd like to give all mothers of
daughters tip Don't be too good
to your daughter and let her have a
carefree life with no responsibility
because If you don't teach her
when she is young the routine OF
homemaking and tricks learned
through experience she may find
herself like me. I am married to a
man used to a spotless home and
everything in place. and I have a
6-month-old baby that makes extra
work for me, and I never get
through. I am sure my mother
didn't realize how much better of
I'd have been If she had taught me
homemaking instead of letting me
play all the time She died when
I was 1S and it has been a tough
road for me. So please show youl
daughters what, when, and how tt
do homemaking and I'm sure they
will appreciate it some day, if moi
now!
Evening star., 1945-12-17
DRAINBOARD;

From Mrs. J. E. B., Washington. J
I am happy to be able to help the
lady who asked how to fix her wa
ter-soaked drainboard. It should
first be sanded, then the cracks and
holes should be filled in with plastic
wood After sanding again, apply q
coat of filler, then a coat of water
proof shellac.
Perhaps some Of the readers would
be interested in new way to cook
the prosaic potato.
Belgian Baked Potatoes: Prepare
potatoes as you do for French frying
Dip them in melted fat and lay them
on a cookie sheet. Bake In a hot
oven (450 degrees) until they brown
on top, turn carefully, and continue
baking until they resemble French
fried potatoes. Basic them with
more fat during baking, If necessary
When done, sprinkle with salt and
serve piping hot.
Belgian baked potatoes are de-
licious with fried shrimp, lobster and
other seafoods.
EASY FRUIT CAKE.
From Mrs. w. r. c., Alexandria.
Here is a recipe for the easiest
fruit cake on record, I am sure.
It also has excellent flavor and
keeps for months when stored in the
refrigerator. make it a dozen times
a year as a simple raisin cake, but
at Christmas time it becomes a
splendid fruit cake when any guam
| tity of nuts or fruit cake mix is
added to the batter.
Combine in a saucepan one Is
Evening star., 1945-12-17
From Mrs. K. E. ~, WASHINGTON J

frfOh MI Ss n. e. ~, washington.
To the lady who is having trouble
getting her. baby to drink his for
mula, I, too, found that baby seemed
to be satisfied with the solid food
and did not care for the bottle i'm
mediately after eating. So now !
always wait for about Is minutes
before offering the bottle. During
this time I clean up the dishes /
have used in preparing the meal
and allow the bottle to heat, after
which I prepare baby for her nap
which she always takes after the
bottle. In the evening she eats her
solid food at 5:45 then we have our
dinner; she is then prepared for bed
and gets her bottle at o'clock.
This plan works out well for me
and hope it will help you. How
ever, even this doesn't always work
when baby is teething because at
this time some babies desire only
solid foods.
Evening star., 1945-12-17

From Mrs. H. S. s., Washington. J
To Mrs. w. F. L., Falls Church:
First, take no ones advice but your
doctors. But the experience of
others may lead to the solution of
your problem. My baby refused her
bottles for weeks and finally the
doctor put her on three meals a day
She was only months old then
If your baby is healthy and happy,
try not to worry. He'll start taking
all the formula you fix some day
and surprise. you. a.,
from Mrs. J. X. r., Falls Church. J
Mrs. w. F. L.: Your baby may dis
like his bottle because 1t is too hot
I discovered that my baby would
refuse his bottle until it reached q
lukewarm stage. Since then I have
been more careful not to offer it to
him too hot, and he accepts 1t
readily until satiated.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-09-15

Following a yearly custom, teachers of the local school were honor guests at the Rotary luncheon Tuesday at the Victory cafe and each was called on for a few words after lntroductions by Superintendent Harry Holt. Those present were Mrs. Gladys Burgess, Mrs. Bertha Pratt, the Misses Georgya Wilbur, Ereda Erfle, Loene Kramer; and Max Folsom. The remainder of the teaching staff will be guests at another luncheon.
 Spectator guests were It. H.. M. Stewart and It. Comdr. Donald Rosebury.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-09-15
Nofiee

To enable any taxpayers re- turning recently to the city to contact the Board of Equaliza- &ion, and for any others who have not been able to avail them selves of it's services, that body will hold one additional meeting next Wednesday, September l9 at 7:30 at the City Hall.
 This will be the final oppor- &unity for any taxpayer to make representations regarding any de- sired tax adjustments. Subse- queut to the meeting all assess aents will stand as made, as provided by law.
 City Clerk
 City of Kodiak
Kodiak mirror., 1945-09-15
Notice

KODIAK will be represented in a section of the Annual Edi- tion of Alaska Life, the oldest and one of the largest magazines in the North.
 Other sections of Alaska will also be portrayed and an edition of 100 900 will be printed.
 Our representative, Sam Styles, will be in Kodiak in ? weeks to seek stories about Kod- iak and to solicit advertising a. mong the merchants.
 Alaska Life,
 Seattle, Wash.
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NOTICE

A meeting of the Coming Com -aaittee of the city of Kodiak has 'seen set for next Tuesday, Sep 6ember IS at 7 pm at the City Hall. It is important that all members be present. The com -mittee consists of: Jack Altman Leo Sears Charles Madsen Ben Kraft Stanley Nelson Lawrence Wodlinger Lee Bettinger
 City Clerk
 City of Kodiak
Kodiak mirror., 1945-09-15
NOTICE To Properly Owners Outside Of The City limits

Fire calls outside the city lim- it's will be answered by one truck for which there will be a flat charge of fifteen dollars. Prorer- ty owners will also be required to pay five dollars each to all participating frsmen in the event 1t is necessary to lay hose and pump in order to secure fire.
 Jack Altman, Fire Chief
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Ex-Prisoner
(continued from page ll

(continued from page D and reported to the Army and the rescue was made by 150 men dropping in parachutes and by guerillas who swarmed down from the hills. In less than two hours and half their Jap cap tors were killed, the camp build ings were fired and the prisoners were on their way.
 MT. Bryan tried to get back to his plantation but was not al- lowed to and was told he would either have to come back to the States or provide his own care, which he could not do as he had had no income for the 3 years He left letters and money with a nephew to be sent to the plan tation when possible and took a boat for San Francisco.
 He has never heard from his family since the Japs took him captive.
 MT. Bryan went to the Philip pines in 1915 to assist a brother, Albert, now dead, in his public utility and lumber business and has been in the islands slnce. His meeting with his brother here is their first visit in 3l years.
 Born m Seattle of a pioneer family, Alaska is no new expeti- ence for MT. Bryan. He spent over 10 years in the Territory, joining the geld rush in '98. He lived in Dawson, Fairbanks, and for 2 yea. in Cordova.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-09-15

Ms. Ben Kraft returned tn Kodiak by plane yeste rday after a three months buying trip for Kraft's store that took her throughout the Pacific northwest and east as far as Chicago.
 Returning with Mrs. Kraft was her daughter and grandson, Mrs Anita Mann and Glenn III, whom she met in Seattle after they had motored from Fort Benning. Georgia with Major Glenn E. w. Mann, Xho has been stationed there. He return ed to Fort Bennng for transfer t)overseas duty.
 Mrs. Kraft sad she had no difficulties in obtaining trans portation anywhere during her trip.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-09-15
Notice

The Cheechako Grill will now oe open every day, from 4 pm to ? ana. FEATURING STEAKS. Located in the Cheechako building, on N. Brooklyn av- ecue.
 Vivian Clason, Manager
 Cheechako Grill
Kodiak mirror., 1945-09-15
Mare Olsen, Betty Chernoff, and Edna Anderson.

Mrs. John Gibbons entertained at dinner Saturday for MT. and Mrs. E. c. Connors and MT. and Mrs. O. A. Torgerson, in honor of the 29th wedding anniversary of MT. and Mrs. Connors. Cards were played in the evening.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-09-15

Mrs. Cecil Lynch received word this week that her son, Capt. Don Clark has just arrived in the States for 3-week fur tough, after service since 1942 in England, Germany, France and Belgium.
 Capt. Clark was formerly em- ployed by Siems-Drake and ell listed at Anchorage. He was graduated as a master mechanic at the Curtiss Wright school at Glendale, Calf. He has two brothers, Dick and Paul, also in service, stationed iD the States.
 MT. and Mrs L. K. Wodling- CT left this week by plane to spend a few days in Anchorage, and plan to return Monday. Wodlinger's Drug store is closed during their absence.
 Carl Pajoman, owner of the Kodiak Mercantile company, ar- rived ln Kodiak this week from Seattle for an extended stay.
 From Juneau he brought with him Mrs Marian Kline, who will be employed as bookkeeper for his company, replacing Mrs.June Wilson who has resigned.
 Mrs. Val Morrison, 45, passed away at Anchorage Wednesday after several months illness due to tuberculosis. She is survived by her husband, a cook, who is from Kodiak, and by a daughter.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-09-15

The Womens Society of the Community Baptist church met in the church social room for their monthly meeting Thursday afternoon.
 After 8 short business session presided over by Mrs. John Win ter, a program was presented by Mrs. Frank McConaghy, entitled "The Church and Americas Up- rooted People"
 Hostesses tor the afternoon were Mrs. G. s. Morony and Mrs. R. B. Munson.
 Others present included Mes danes P. J. Watkinson, R. E. Templeton, Pete Magnusen, Eb- en Johnson, A. Holmes Johnson, N. Chamberlain. Harold Mac Donald, William Steele, Glen Chandler, W, M. White, Floyd Carter, M. s. Rurnham, Lloyd Swan, s. K. Alvine; Misses Est elle Marlin and kose Graziano.
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Clossifieds

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Kodiak mirror., 1945-09-15

Alfred c. Fox, assistant to the chief, Operations Division,o of the REA, arrived here by plane yes terday to consult with officials of the local KEA plant.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-09-15
Simeon Berestoff, 80, of A.. nak, IS in the GM hospital ,I'' week for medical attention '

Arthur Kizer and his fatb., Walter Kizer, returned to Kos ak yesterday from Anchorape N'
Kodiak mirror., 1945-09-15
Rodiak Mlirror "5Vews of oamerica's Last 9ronf9er

Published Every Saturday at Kodiak, Alaska
 Yearly Subscription Rate $500 Entered in the Postoice at Kodiak, Alaska as Second Class matter under act of Congress of March B. 1878 KODIAK PUBLISHING COMPANY William H. Lamme, Editor and Publisher
 Lillian E. Lamme, Associate Editor
 MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Town Topics

Mother St. Edward and Moth CT Mary of Good Counsel, after a few days visit at the Griffin Memorial hospital, left this week, accompanied by Sister Madeline, who has been here since the Sis ters took over the hospital, for Philadelphia They will sop over in Skagway. and were to leave Juneau yesterday for the states.
 The visiting officials said they were very favorably impressed with the hospital and Kodiak, and mentioned especially the friendliness of the local people They expect to return here on another visit next year.
 ~- Mrs.Janet Lee( (nee Naughton) was the honor guest at a Baby Shower beld Sunday, with Mrs. Barbara Lange as hostess. Mrs Lee received many lovely gifts and cards and refreshments were enjoyed.
 Guests included: Mesdames Walter Taylor, k. c. King, Jack King, William Webster. Herbert Miller, William Suenders, Hugh Abston, Dora Naughton and Mary Gregorcff; the Misses
Kodiak mirror., 1945-09-15
City Clerk
 City of Kodiak

Roy Snyder and George Me Kay returned to Kodiak yester- day by plane after spending 8 Sew days spent in Homer.