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Evening star., 1945-04-18
Readers Clearing House

comes to eat, put the jars in wash
basin of hot water to warm them.
Feed the baby from the jars-don't
take along plates and cups; you'll
find substitutes at the other end.
His spoon is sufficient.
If he takes orange juice from a
cup skip it; 1t won't hurt him to
miss it for day.
II your baby is on canned milk
formula take along an extra can in
case your train is late. The stew
ard will let you in the kitchen to
make it up If you have to. I would
also take along an extra bottle for
the trip in case he WakenS at some
unprecedented hour in the night.
l wouldn't worry about his sleeping
Most babies sleep very we'll and only
waken when they are hungry-de-
spite the stories you hear How
ever, if he does waken feed him that
extra bottle.
l assure you he'll be perfectly
happy on the train and you will
too, if You don't worry about him
and fuss over him. The trip will be
new to him and wonderful and
when he gets bored there are al
ways his toys given one or two at a
time and before you know it, it is
time to eat and sleep.
(From Mrs. J. M. T., Washington
AS we took a 16-hour train trip
with our baby when she was 7la
months old, perhaps can offer Mrs
r. G. M. few helpful suggestions.
First Of all, l should like to assure
her that we had very pleasant
trip and encountered very few diff
culties. We travelled by coach and
used "car bed" for the baby to
travel in. We found that the car
bed fit perfectly on the floor between
the seats, and the baby not only
slept as comfortably in it as in her
own bed all night, but, with few
favorite toys for entertainment, was
content to stay in 1t most of the day.
This arrangement doesn't give
Mother and Dad too much room to
stretch their legs, but as long as
the baby is happy, that seems most
We used disposable diapers, so en-
countered no difficulty on that score.
AS for food had as many bot
ties as the baby needed for the trip
prepared beforehand, and immedi-
ately upon boarding the train gave
them to the porter, who put them in
the refrigerator and gave them to
me as l needed them. l used canned
strained foods entirely drought my
own can opener along in case OF
and fed the baby right
at our seat. The baby did not seem
to mind taking the food at room
temperature. even though she was
accustomed to having 1t warmed at
home.
from Mrs. c. A. H., Vienna, Va
In answer to Mrs r. G. M, WASH
Evening star., 1945-04-18

from Mrs. c. A. H., Vienna, Va
In answer to Mrs. r. G. M, WASH
Evening star., 1945-04-18
It's Shirt>'n'>Skirt Season

60 with this making a perfect
nucleus wardrobe for those who'll be
desertiLg us for country houses any
day. For country wear, the same
balloon cloth would be nice IN
pastels.
On the other hand. the 100 per
cent urban life calls for something
with more city-bred look-such as
a super smooth gabardine. There's
a honey that buttons down the front
OF a culotte pleat. Double stitching
outlines the Waistband and large
make-believe pockets. Another
wraps around and ties through slots
in the waistband making it suffi-
GENTLY adjustable for the maternity
crowd, and either might be worn
with dream of white pique blouse
cut Chinese fashion with smooth
shoulders, tiny outstanding collar
and slit neckline We'd also like it
with Florence Gainor's current cot
ton knockout-a white cotton blouse
with neckband-c collar, pearl studs
and deep yoke of striped chambray
with the stripes mitered for series
of wide flattering VS. in front. For
more dreSS-up occasions, these same
gabardines might be congenial about
mating with one of the many cap
sleeVed, boW-necked blouSeS around
town.
A very versatile skirt for those
who prefer crepe is in black with
Slight draped effect at the side.
This little number can run the
gamut of shirts from plain to pretty
pretty and would look especially
smart with a white cap-sleeved al
fair with f1attering Byronic collar
and tiny string bow, our idea Of a
very pretty blouse with almost any
skirt.
There's black faille date" skirt
in one of the shops which, they tell
us. the junior crowd doteS on. 1t has
an apron effect edged with black
cotton lace and is worn by the Sim
atra set with sheer blouses In lime,
pink and the like. A long-sleeved
sheer in high shades with frill-edged
double keyhole neckline is one OF
their pet blouses TO 60 with the
skirt.
Because we're of a different vim
tage. We prefer for Big Date mo-
ments slim black crepe skirt with
a feminine, fragile cap-sleeved blouse
concocted Of lace and net in cream
color or deep tan. Two horizontal
insets tie in small bows on the chest,
the third accenting the waistline,
from which juts a net peplum edged
also with lace II takes more than
few pennies to support yen for this
number, but it will pay off in COM
pllments-mavbe in conquest
Evening star., 1945-04-18

ington-I've travelled when each of
my kiddies were in the 7-9 month
age.
Use baby foods packed in vacuum
sealed jars. I carried small but
ter knife and teaspoon along. Knife
to pry lids. They can be heated in
water in washroom or in diner, and
won't spoil since in glass A thermos
of cold, fresh milk. Bib and wash
Evening star., 1945-04-18
BY Evelyn Hayes

sWers to the question of what to
wear between seasons-and even
right now on those occasional days
when it's too hot for a suit and too
early for summer cottons. The type
OF skirt you buy depends on the life
you lead. However, something that s
neither too dressy nor too tailored
does better for sWitchability than a
skirt that's irrevocably committed to
one or the other. On the other
hand. If you're addicted to the skirt
and shirt habit, you'll probably find
uses for all kinds.
For now, there's news in cream
color, washable corduroy and other
colors. This skirt is slim and fly
front and could be whipped up into
smart city costume by the addition
of a dark blouse-Such as a brown
balloon cloth short -sleeved number
with bow at the neck. A classic
Jacket and also shorts can be had to
Evening star., 1945-04-18

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., 1945-04-18
By Barbara Bell

An adorable sun-loving outfit for
tots for the hottest of summer days
White ruffling is used to trim the top
of the dress, the heart shaped pocket
and perky bonnet.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1874 is
designed for sizes /. 2, 3, 4. S and
years Size dress requires 13s yards
of IS or 80 inch material, bonnet
"a yard, panties IS yard.
For this pattern, send 20 cents in
coins. your name, address, pattern
number and size wanted to Barbara
Bell, The Washington Star, Post
ONCE Box 80, Station G, New York
19. N. Y.
Thirty-two pages of inspira ton
that's what you'll find in the Spring
ana Summer Fashion Book. Smart
styles for clever fingers. Send today
for your copy-l0 cents.
Evening star., 1945-04-18

cloth. Pant pads and liners are
more satisfactory for Changes "
than rubber pants, not expensive at
all. If going to spend time at end
of journey. mail cloth diapers and
extra clothes.
Pajamas for night-hell sleep bet
ter. Couple small packable toys.
Keep as close to regular schedule as
possible.
Evening star., 1945-04-18
SPAGHETTI RECIPE.

Temple Hills. Nd
There was a time when The star
was nv husbands paper, but since
RCH feel that it belongs as hucii
10 me. I did have my taVorlte COL,
umn in it before, however tlhls ana
That. Please add my name 10 the
rich Book-liSt.
Here is nv recipe for spaghetti.
This serves good servings. 10 l
pound ground beef add = pound
pork sausage meat. Mince small
onion. garlic-pod and parsley.
Moisten 2 slices white bread in milk.
Squeeze dry and crumble into above.
Mix in egg. season generously with
sat pepper. allspice and cloves.
Make into round balls after mixing
well. In the meanwhile have or 4
slices onions. 3 or 4 garlic pods
sliced and saute in olive Oil IN
large skillet. Remove and brown
meat balls in same par IN llttie
olive oil Return onions. then ado
a small can tomatoes, l can tomato
paste and ! tablespoon granulated
sugar
Simmer whole mixture and the
longer and slower the more tencer
and delicious the meat balls.
I make mine the evening before |
serve it and cook it never less than
3 hours. Pour sauce over thin spa
ehetti. which should be cooked as
directed on package. Serve with
red wine (claret) or coffee, hard
Evening star., 1945-04-18
"THANK YOU" NOTE.

(FrOm Mrs. 5. l.. o., DEMON, IeIdSJ
Last August while still in WASH
ington. my home, | requested
through the RICH sheet music to be
sent to a Red Cross worker friend
for soldiers overseas. This letter Is
bv way of belated thanks to those
who contributed 'and the response
was gratifying and by way of apol-
ogv to the two ladies whose music
I never called for. Just after my
request was printed I became i'll and
had Just recovered when my nus
band received orders to 60 to camp
in wyoming.
Because | didn't want to miss the
Clearing House and the local news,
The Star has been following me
around the country. We were IN
wyoming when a number OF recipes
for cakes and cookies suitable Tor
overseas mailing were printed IN
these columns and l recall one cake
recipe in particular which seemed
excellent. A week or so later l
picked up a copy OF the local Chey-
enne newspaper and read column
entitled "A Wyoming Woman IN
Washington" the author being the
wife of a Wyoming Senator In
this column was included the recipe
for the above mentioned cake and
the lady mentioned that she had
gotten it from a Washington news
paper. / got quite a kick out OF thlS
and wish l could recall the lnlflaiS
of the contributor.
Wherever l go, new friends tease
me about the household hints l give
them from that page" in the wash
ington paper. Nevertheless, they
always seem to follow the ADVICE
and with good results.
Nav |, too, urge that the recipes
and hints from the Clearing House
be compiled into book forma 1t is
difficult to hang onto clippings
while on the move.
ONE, TWO. THREE"
from Mrs. V. D. ~, Siluer Spring.
1t was an old. old. old, old lady,
And boy that was half-past three;
And fbe way that they played together
Was beautiful 10 see.
She couldn't 30 romping and Jumping
And the boy no more couid ne
For he was thin little fellow
They sat in the yellow sunlight
And under the maple tree; 80 49,, ,,
And the game they played III ten you,
Just as it was told TO me.
l, was Hide Go Seek they were play
Though you'd never have known it TO
With an old. old. old. old, old lady
And a boy with a twisted knee
The boy would bend his face down
On his little sound rlSht knee
And he guessed where she was hldlhE
In guesSes one two, three
"You are in the china closet .,.o
He would laugh and cry win eIee-
II wasn't the china closet, ,
But he still had two sno thTee'
You are UP in papas big bedroom;
In the chest with the queer old KEY!
And she said. you hie VAIN
warmer .,., ;S sbs
But you are not oulte rlehl' eeio '''
..II can't be the little cupboard
Where mama things uSeo 10 nrsss
so II must he in the little clothes press
Rran'ma -; +L..
Then she covered her face with he[ NJ nIGeas S',as .
bat yere vrinkled and white and wee
And She guessed where the BOY WAS NUNS
With a one and two ano 'hFee'
And hey never had stirred from theif
Right under the maple tree
This old. old. old. old lady ....,,.o
And The boy with The lame niue KNEE
This dear. dear dear. dear old lazy.
And the boy who was half-paSt thfee'
From This Singing World an
anthology by Louis Untermeyel'
also in Poems" by H. V. Bunner'
published by Scribner Sons.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-09-13
Moscow
Estimates
WorLoss

LONDON, Sept. 10 - P) -
The Moscow radio said today
that damage to the national
economy of the Soviet Union as
a result of four years of war
with Germany amounted to
697, 100000 900 rubles, based on
1941 prices.
The Soviet monitor in Lon
don said the 1941 level of the
ruble was 25 to a British pound,
which would make the damage
estimate s40,74O, 100000.
(The present diplomatic ex-
change rate is 1/3 cents.)
The Moscow broadcast quoted
a report prepared by an extra
ordinary state commission set up
to investigate atrocities of Ger
man Fascist invaders, damage
caused to citizens, collective
farms, social organizations, state
enterprises and institutions"
The figures did not include
loss Of national income through
reduced or abolished operation
Of state enterprises. nor the
cost of food and supplies "con-
fiscated by German occupation
troops" the radio said.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-09-13
Nj. e.. iii. S.
Notes
By Dick PORES

GIRLS EXCUSED from gym
and swimming may still get
creit for Health Education by
working in the gym office two
hours a week, according to an
announcement made today. The
work consists Of keeping rec
ordS. tipping hygiene assign
ments, mimeographing and do
ing general office work. Those
girls wishing to take advantage
of this ruling may sign up at the
gym office.
FROM NOW on, girls won't
have 10 depend upon their boy
friends when they feel the urge
TO wear a school athletic letter.
They can win one for their own
athletic proves through joinin
the Girls Athletic Association.
AT THE FIRST meeting of
the G. Al held Tuesday the
girls were told how they might
win numerals, q six-inch letter
or an eight-inch letter, or pin;
the awards being made in that
order. Basis for the awards will
be the girls participation in var
ious sports and the exact re-
quirements will be announced
soon.
THE FIRST six-week sports
season will begin on Sept. II
with practises being held Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Any girl wishing full particulars
should contact Grace Sagara or
go to the gym office.
FOR THE benefit Of those
students who have been casting
puzzled eyes at the two little
boxes in the wall opposite room
No. 10, we have conducted a
private investigation and found
that they were originally put
there to receive contributions to
the Mirror and to the now-de-
funct Emsee. The Emsee was q
year book long since discontin-
ued because of economic fail
ure. The boxes are now good
only as repositories for old
chewing gum wrappers and
such.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-09-13
City toAid
Civic Chorus
$500 Voted to
Cultural Prosrom

The work of the Civic Chorus
which has presented three con-
certs during the year was COM
mended last night by the City
Commission and an additional
S1O0 was allowed 50 that 1t
might carry on its work.
On motion by Commissioner
Fred Breitmeyer 1t was voted to
give the Chorus $500 this year
to carry on the musical enter
tainment for the benefit Of
Mount Clemens residents.
Elizabeth L. Miller, president
Of the organization pointed out
that the organization has en-
deavored to make Mount Glenn
ems more pleasant place to
live in by its productions and
that it was hoped that the Choir
us could continue.
In reading the annual report,
Viola NJ. Ribe, finance chairman
said that the expenses of the
Chorus have nearly doubled in
that new director will have to
be hired as we'll as new &C.
companist.
She read a detailed report on
the receipts and disbursements
of the Chorus adding that the
concerts are all given without
charge and the only funds the
chorus realizes is through col
lections received.
Three concerts were given
during the year including a
Christmas concert in the Metho-
dist church, a Palm Sunday con-
cert in the Evangelical church
and Gilbert and Sullivan oper-
eta "Pinafore" given in May.
The three productions realized
total collection Of $277. A to-
tai of 5000 people attended.
The chorus consists Of ap-
proximately so members who
offer their services without
charge.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-09-13

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 =
up - A Bill broadening the
Unemployment CO mpensation
Law, although drastically revis-
ed in the Senate Finance Com
mittee, still meets President
Truman's minimum specitica-
tons.
This was learned today as the
committee met to pass on the
language Of the Bill as redrafted
by the Legislative counsel.
A White House memorandum,
read in secrecy to the commit
tee, listed these elements as in
dispensable:
/. The same duration OF ben
efits-26 weeks-in all states.
2. Jobless benefits for Federal
workers.
3. Provision of travel cost at
government expense TO dispatch
stranded war workers to their
homes or new jobs.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-09-13
Broodened Unemployment
Relief Act Still Pending

The committee tentatively has
approved all three.
In addition, the memorandum
listed as desirable the contro-
versial feature knocked out OF
the Bill - Federal grants 10
raise the maximum weekly ben
efits in each state 10 SIS.
In his message 10 Congress
only week ago today, Mr.. Tru-
man reiterated his recommends
ton for the S25-26 weeks pro-
vision. Broadening unemploy-
ment insurance was No. ] on his
must list.
Along another section Of the
Dyke Congress is attempting TO
rear against hard times. A Senate
Banking Subcommittee schedul-
ed another meeting on the So
called full employment bill.
Chairman Wagner (D-NY)
predicted an acceptable measure
could be worked out by 3 p. m,
but other members were not so
sure.
Senator Radcliffe (D-MdD
said their still is a basic differ
ence in the committee between
those who think that a govern
ment public works program
such as the Bill points TO could
solve almost any unemployment
problem, and those who are
skeptical OF its power to do so
unaided.
The Skyland post., 1945-12-13
We Don't Like Secrets

If Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hurley's resigna-
ton blasts result in an investigation of
American foreign policy and diplomatic
personnel, many will herald his barbs as
we'll aimed.
Following his resignation as ambassa-
dor to China, the doughty general said that
he hoped he wouldn't be pushed too far
because I know the names, the numbers
and the places where we have supported
ideologies that are in conflict with those
we asked our men to fight and to die for"
For years now these have been charges
of "secret diplomacy" But during the war,
for security reasons, the public was more
forbearing.
Now, however, the air should be cleared
If General Hurley can support his
charges that our foreign policies have not
been in keeping with our ideals, he will be
doing the American public service by
taking the stand before a congressional
committee. And if the State department
can stand up under investigatory fire, it is
that much more to be commended.
The Skyland post., 1945-12-13
Freezer - Locker Plant

There was a time when there was much
talk and some money raised through SUBJ
scriptions for a proposed freezer-locker
plant. Many people were vitality interest
ed in it at the time and it looked as if the
county might have one. But there was
some delay and then came the war.
The war is over and while the scarcity
of materials and labor is not over, we be-
ieve that plans for the freezer-locker plant
should be revised or revived and set in
motion again. Or if there is not sufficient
interest in the project, we believe that the
money should be refunded and the matter
dropped. From time to time, letters have
been written to this paper inquiring about
the matter and for this reason, we believe
that if meeting were called there would
be sufficient interest to revive the propos-
ed project and that plans could be activated
toward the proposed project. Let's not
keep the freezer-locker plant plan frozen
any longer.
The Skyland post., 1945-12-13
Getting A Cannery

Let's start working again on cannery.
If we are to have cannery for the coming
year, efforts should be redoubled now in
order to be ready for the vegetable and
fruit season.
This county has proven it's superiority
for the growing of many vegetables, which
must be carried elsewhere to be canned.
And if we had a cannery we believe that
even more varieties would be produced on
a larger scale.
A cannery would give the people of the
county ready market here at home for
surplus produce and, too, it would enable
the people of the outside world to know
more of the goodness of fruits and vegeta-
bles grown here. "From the tree to the
can" or 'from the vine to the can,' means
that less of the flavor is lost by delay in
time and transportation.
We believe that cannery could be
The Skyland post., 1945-12-13
Getting New Industries

Now is the time, as never before, to Sc
cure new industries for this section. An
industrial payroll would mean much to
the town and county and we are confident
that there are many advantages here for
industries
Just now, when many new plants will
be opened and old established industries
will be seeking new locations for branches,
we believe that with the proper effort, new
industries can be secured. We are happy
over. the efforts now being made to secure
industries and urge that these be contin-
ued until results are achieved.
In the course of efforts to secure new
industries there will be some that will not
materialize, but that will be all the more
reason to continue until the desired results
are achieved. We urge the cooperation of
everyone in working together for new in
dustries There will probably be some
concessions that must be made but it must
be remembered that it is the final results
that count.
The Skyland post., 1945-12-13
Meanwhile, No Homes

Should rent control be continued on
newly constructed homes?
The National Association of Real Estate
Boards says that builders will delay con-
struction of rental homes until the re-
strictions are eliminated Chester Bow1es
head of the OPA, says that elimination of
restrictions would permit builders to ex-
plot the housing shortage to the hilt
There the matter stands-and mean
while almost 100000 new families, tenn
porarily doubling up with other families,
are unable to find homes
It would seem as if an immediate an
swer could be reached. Clearly, Mr.
Bowles is right in realizing that some build
ers would seek excessive profits if the re-
strictions were all dropped But just as
clear is the fact that no man is going to in
vest his money in building unless he can
expect fair profit.
The Skyland post., 1945-12-13
INDIA is STILL
TRAVELLING ON FOOT
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gy tops and most are in need of
repair. AS a rule, they are own
ed by a company and rented to
the coolies for a percent of his
daily take. The fare is very low
and there are no set prices. Rick
shas are a landmark in India.
You see them everywhere and
they will take you anywhere,
that is, for a price. The. ricksha
whallas carry on all sorts of
side lines. They can get you most
anything you want, from wine
and women to black market sup
plies.
Most of these fabulous vekiiccles
look about alike, but they have a
few modern innovations. One
looks like an diversified tricycle.
in which the ricksha whalla
rides also, that is, until he comes
to hill. The other is a four
man affair used in the mountains
and hill towns, thus developing
four "urgs" instead of the usual
one for the steep climbs.