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The midland journal., 1945-10-12
TRUMAN STILL HOLDS TRUMPS
BY j. Il. Jones

washington, ID. u, OCTOBER y
The Truman honeymoon seems to be
waning. Congress admittedly does
not see eye-to-eye with the President
on some of the legislation he has re-
commended, or agree to his opposi-
tion to some measures that originat-
ed in Congress. He has plenty of ad-
mirers in Congress, both Democrats
and Republicans. Even so, a great
many legislators on Capitol Hill are
getting out of line. Their differences
of opinion are based upon establish,
ed principles, rather than on poll
tics.
When the President complained
that the Senate "let him down" oil
his $25-per-week unemployment al.
for twenty-six weeks the House Ways
and Means Committee got tough, and
shelved the entire bill. That wasn't
a rebuq to the President. 1t was a re-
suit of too many labor disputes.
AS matter of fact there is a
growing disposition in Congress to
give lot of political stuff push
over, and to employ more than or
binary efforts to bring the Nation
back to practical peacetime pro
grams. Looking over the situation
tke current events are not as impor-
tant as one might think. After all,
we are told, Love is a conflict be-
tween refiexes and reflections"
-
Maybe The States Know How
With 23 major strikes in seven
weeks following VI Day and be-
tween 100000 and 100000 persons
jobless in the first week of October
it actually seems as though there
must be something rotten in Den
mark"-to borrow a phrase that fits
the United States.
When you look back upon the re-
cord of the country for the past few
years, you will find that tkis situa-
tion is not due to so-called unrest
in labor" The wage earners who
work in our manufacturing plants
and outstanding industries are like
ly just as reasonable today as they
ever were. The records show that
the workers tried to observe the "no
strike" pledge during the war-the
same record shows that very small
group of their leaders, most of whom
make headquarters in tie National
Capital, pulled all the strings they
could grab hold of to build up power
politics.
To accomplish this object they
,ounded up votes to keep the New
Deal going. There has not been a
lime in more than a dozen years
when the labor leaders have not been
demanding higher wages, whether
hose demands were reasonable or
unreasonable.
So here we are at the very outstart
If recOnversion blocked by serious
.ituations that stall all efforts OF re-
sumo normal conditions of American
life. Horace Greeley observed: "The
only way to resumption is to resume"
and Woodrow Wilson's advice was:
The way to resume is to resume"
The recent way in which the ele-
vator strike in New York City was
handled and brought to close by
Governor Dewey seems to indicate
that it may be wisdom to turn over
to the States plenty of power and au-
tkority to handle labor disputes. So
far, the Federal Government In
Washington, has not been very eff
cient, because in nearly every case
Chere has been too much dickering
and Juggling of issues between en-
ployers and employees, and too little
regard for the interest of the Nation
as whole.
The midland journal., 1945-10-12

II the atomic bomb can be explod-
ed at long range, perhaps, the prob
lem will be to find somebody willing
to receive. 1t "a q gift.
The midland journal., 1945-10-12

Big Three may be called on to cut
the knot, but you cannot say the
foreign ministers haven't stuck to
tkeir knitting. .t
The midland journal., 1945-10-12

1t may be prophetic that not one
of these houses of the future" has
any people in it.
The midland journal., 1945-10-12

British find they are unable to OPP
en- Krupp safe. They hope the. one In
Washington will be easier.
Evening star., 1945-09-24
RESTORING. MAPLE?

could we not have a complete mage
during the week?
RESTORING MAPLE7
From Mrs. A. c., Washinqton.
nave b1rds-eye maple small
table, very old, and would like to re-
store 1t. I believe it has been var
nlshed and would like to get it to its
natural color.
S o s.!
From Mrs. D. L. H.,
Warrenton, VdJ
l have almost finished a pair of
Argyle socks for my soldier husband
only to discover one of the colors,
the red, is not fast. They are in
deed handsome but of little value if
one of the five colors runs. Can any
one give me heart to finish the pair?
POINsETTIA?
fFrom Mrs. A. M. w., Washington
Will some one please advise me
how to care for my poinsettia I re-
celved last Christmas? In the spring
I planted 1t out in my yard. 1t has
grown to be enormous. I would
like to transplant it but do not know
how to proceed
+ 4 4 X
BABY SHOWERS?
From S. J. w., WASHINGTON
/ am interested in having a baby
shower, but I would like to find
some new and unusual way of hav-
ing it. Would you please ask the
readers for suggestions?
(From Mrs. r. M. S., Wnshington.)
I'm planning a baby shower for
my daughter and would appreciate
any suggestions on menus, table
arrangements and the placing of
unopened gifts. The shower will
be held in the evening from 7 to 8.
In view of the fact that the shower
will take place the first week of
October, immediate reply will be
gratefully received.
r
RUST FROM CARRIAGE?
(From Mrs. r. S. E., Washington.
am hoping that one Of your
readers can suggest a method for
removing rust from the metal parts
of baby carriage. An early reply
will be much appreciated.
Evening star., 1945-09-24
Dorothy Dix Says

Dear Miss Dix: Will you please
give me the reasons why a boy of
II should not get married? My
teacher, who has been very good
friend to me, advises me to wait
until I am in my 20s and in the
continue my educatio
which has been retarded and I am
far from graduation. Besides, I do
not like to study. I have earned my
own living for a number of years
by working part time. I live with
relatives who are not particularly
interested in me, and would like to
have home of my own and some
one to cook for me. BILL.
Answer-Well, Bill, there are a
thousand and one good and valid
reasons why a boy Of II should not
think of getting married. One of
them is that at that age he is at the
formative time of life when his
tastes and desires and needs are
changing every day. and he has no
idea of what sort of woman he will
want for wife when he has jelled,
so to speak.
Try to figure the situation out for
yourself. Remember the things that
you were crazy for year or two
ago and that you wouldn't have on
a bet now? Remember how you
used to dote on gooey sodas and all
day suckers and how you couldn't
get enough pie, and now you have
lost your appetite for them COM
pletely?
Evening star., 1945-09-24
Dinner Before Poker

At stag supper given recently
preceding a sturdy session of poker,
young man of my acquaintance
served forth a remarkably fine but
simple meal 1t was distinctly a
menu for men, especially for men
who knew good food. and who en-
joyed some prestige in the world Of
gourmets.
First, with cocktails, we had
rounds of toast spread with q mix
ture of peanut butter and chutney,
topped with q little devilled ham.
And there was a bowl of chilled
olives. stuffed with anchovies, that
proved irresistible to most Of us.
Soup or any other first course was
dispensed with, and We sat down to
a bubbling casserole of veal kidneys,
mushrooms and onions, that was a
dream of flavor and juicy richness
With this went simple mixed green
salad, tossed in a perfectly blended
french dressing, and little hot bis
cults. split and buttered. Broiled
grapefruit and strongly brewed cof-
fee topped off the meal, throughout
which fine dry red wine had been
served.
The casserole recipe Is a famous
one in France and our host was
proud of himself for being able to
obtain 1t and to achieve such sue
cess with 1t here at home. Four veal
Evening star., 1945-09-24

Well, it is just the same way with
people. If at II you got married,
the chances are that you would pick
out some girl who would bore you to
tears after you grew up. That is
why boy-and-girl marriages so often
end in divorce. They suited we'll
enough when they were kids and
both were silly and immature, but
when they got to be adult, sensible
human beings, one had outgrown
the other and they had nothing in
common.
Another reason, Bill, for not mar
rying at II is that you are not ready
to take on the heavy responsibility
of marriage. You would be des-
perately poor If you tried to support
a family on what a young boy can
earn And you would never have a
chance to better yourself because, If
you had a wife and children to feed
and clothe, you couldn't afford to
give up poor job to hunt for a bet
ter one. There are no men so pitiful
as the ones who have wrecked their
lives by marrying too young.
Don't kid yourself into thinking
that you are certain to get a good
cook by marriage. You wouldn't.
Few Is and II years old girls know
how to cook. They have gone from
the schoolroom into an Office or fac
tory and they may know how to run
a typewriter or make airplanes. but
they don't know how to manipulate
a gas stove or make bread.
Evening star., 1945-09-24
BABY SHOWERS?
RUST FROM CARRIAGE?
(Frofn Mrs. D. L. H.,
fon JJn

From Mrs. r. S. E., Washington.
I am hoping that one Of your
readers can suggest a method for
removing rust from the metal parts
of baby carriage. An early reply
will be much appreciated.
Evening star., 1945-09-24
Accessory Notes
By Eieni Sakes

In a complete outfit of clothes, it
takes more than just the basic in
gradients to turn out the finished
ensemble. 1t also takes accessories.
And in many instances 1t is the
accessories that combine to furnish
the punch that makes" the whole
ensemble.
Accessories also have long played
an important part in the furnishing
of the home. Even in George
Washington's day wealthy land
owners were sending back to Eng
land for lavish fabrics, tiny chairs
and other knicknacKs to add color
and brightness to their large, new
homes.
Today, certain accessories are not
superf1uous items, but necessities.
Take, for example, pair of deco
ratlve book ends. They are not just
ornaments, but serve a definite pur-
pose. Picture frames, too, are not
extravaganza on the part of the per-
son buying them. They, also, serve
a purpose. In turn, they not only
guard the picture but frame it in
an attractive way so that it becomes
a focal point in a room-not Just
another dust catcher. Lamps, cock
tail and coffee tables, mirrors, wall
brackets and f1gurines are other
miscellaneous accessories that
should be picked with an eye to
blending into room and adding
to it considerably.
Knowing how hard things are to
get at the present time even with
the was now over-we secuted
around bit and uncovered many
pretty things 1--WE think for your
benefit. Since tastes differ, what
may appeal to one may not appea
to another. But we have tried tc
please! The following is listing
of decorators items that we thinl
would do justice to kings palace
Cocktail and Coffee Tables: In
lovely shop located on one of tn
better streets in Washington ther
Is modern glass cocktail tabl
whose top is held up by yawini
legs that are firmly ensconced in
small square oak base. Conical IL
shape, it matches a much large
rectangular dinner table which i
also available. Also in the sam
shop is an odd Mexican woven palm
leaf table gayly decorated in th'
Swedish moderne motif, and bam.
boo and glass step end table that i!
a perfect companion for an easy
chair. The table can hold books
magazines, etc. But the coffee
table that really caught our eye is 8
little farther up thetstreet and Is g
true decorators item. It's dainty
legs are of Sheraton type and fit
ting snugly underneath it-barely
visible-are two smaller tables
These nest tables are beautifully
colored and hand-painted garlands
adorn the tops Of them. One of the
smaller ones has a Chinese pea
green top and the other small one q
/ yellow tan top. The large coffee
table itself has rose top OF light
mahogany wood the tables are alst
glass-topped for service. Truly, thil
is a piece for the accessory con
noisseur. Also featured are lac
quered black Chinese tables will
glass covering the Chinese screel
Evening star., 1945-09-24

per and cayenne to taste These
ingredients are poured over the kid
neys in the casserole, which is COW
cred and set to bake for 25 minutes
in moderate oven. Just before the
dish is 10 be served. thick slices of
toast, spread with grated cheese are
laid on top of the uncovered cas-
erole and allowed to broil, uncov-
cred, until the cheese bubbles.
Evening star., 1945-09-24

tops. Other Chinese influence Is
evident in various other occasional
tables scattered throughout this
shop.
Lamps, Frames, Wall Ornaments,
ETC.: An item which has practically
been extinct for quite a while is
back now-not in profusion-but
back in at least one of the shops
that we visited. Chromium picture
frames, which come in different
sizes, are the prize that we discov-
cred. Lovely to look at and de-
cidedly an accessory of note. Also
side by side are lovely lucite frames
that are perfect for bridal pictures.
In another store we spotted an
unusual pair Of book ends which are
executed in white and yellow gold
antique finish. Rather large, but
very attractive, they form clusters Of
fruits and flowers.
In the same establishment which
features the book ends there are wall
brackets of different sizes and
shapes. These are done in blond
wood and walnut. Dainty Chinese
dancing dolls and other f1gurines
can also be acquired.
In the last few years lamps have
taken on new lease on life. New
designers are emerging in this
rather new" field and lamps are
rapidly threatening to receive more
and more emphasis. Hand-carved
blond oak lamps designed by a man
who bears the same monicker as a
famous violinist, are really things
of beauty to behold. Differently
carved bases with brilliant Oriental
jewel colors on the shades make
these lamps quite favorite with
the buying public. The pair We
especially liked which were rather
expensive, had exquisitely carved
horses for their bases and were COW
cred with light-colored shades. Tho
mirror scene is rather good. These
are rather abundant at the present
time, although still high in price.
A local department store has re-
Gently got in new stock for console
tables, dressers, ETC., that are well
worthwhile.
Evening star., 1945-09-24
By The Victory Chef

kidneys are diced and sprinkled with
salt and pepper. Then they are SIM
mered in meat stock or bouillon and,
after minutes, removed and
drained Then they are put in a
casserole that has been preheated.
One tablespoon of butter-you
may use more If you feel lavish
is heated in a skillet, and half a
pound of sliced mushrooms are sau-
teed in it to a light brown, together
with 2 or more tablespoons minced
onion. A tablespoon of chopped
parsley is added and all cooked about
minutes. Then or tablespoons
of -four are stirred in, and the soup
stock, which has been brought again
to boil, is added Half a cup of
white wine is added and salt, pep
Evening star., 1945-09-24

could we not have complete page
during the week?
Evening star., 1945-09-24
SUGGESTIONS.
QUERIES?
From Miss M. H.,
TdkOn,Q Park. Md. ]

To the lady who wrote in for sug
gestions for Scottish name for q
little girl, wonder if she would like
the name "Elspeth." 1t is unusual In
America. There is aIso Margaret OF
Margaret Rose, the name. of one OF
the English princesses who was born
in Scotland.
Perhaps you would like to have a
light supper or luncheon suggestion.
1t is what my mother in England
used to call welsh Rarebit." Later
on I found out that the real welsh
rarebit" is made with beer.
Prepare some boiled onions (if in
a hurry cut them up firsD. Next
prepare a white sauce by mixing a
spoonful of -four and water to a
paste. When the onions are tender,
stir in the paste until thickened and
add some canned milk. In this way
all the juices are retained. Add but
ter or margarine and grated cheese
to taste. If you are afraid of the
sauce getting lumpy, cook over a
double boiler. When the cheese has
melted, pour over buttered toast, OF
use margarine if you wish. You will
have delicious and healthy dish
which all who like cheese will enjoy.
Children will love it.
Can any one tell me why I have
no success with plants in my small
kitchen? 1t is light and airy al
though it never gets any direct sun
light. Is it the fumes from the gas
stove that prevent plants from
growing? Can any plants be grown
there? How about African violets
and avocado seeds?
1 hope the lady asking about
washing of sweaters has had some
success. The main thing is to use
only lukeWarm water and do not
rub and scrub woolens as you would
a cotton fabric. Do not wiring or
twist roughly. Always choose a dry
day for your washing of woolens
preferably when good wind is
blowing Do not leave woolens lying
around in a heap when wet, do not
dry either too quickly or too slowly
All mothers should learn how to
wash Woolens: SO many beautiful
baby things are completely ruined
the first time they are washed all
because no care is taken.
Like many others I wish We would
have the RICH on Saturdays and
Evening star., 1945-09-24
Are You Doing As Much
For Your Children?

Right from the start, the mother Of
these two children has made sure
that they get plenty Of sunshine, and
diet adequate in BODYBUILDING min
erals. Their legs will be as strong,
straight, and their teeth as sound, as
sufficient calcium can make them.
Will your child have these assets?
While even sufficient calcium cannot
correct bowed legs after a child is
three. an adequate supply is impor-
tant right through life to keep bones
sturdy and help the child to look his
best. That's one of the main reasons
why doctors advise that children get
plenty Of milk. the best food source
Of calcium.
Evening star., 1945-09-24
Readers Clearing House

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 1t is
obviously impossible for us to
test all recipes submitted, we
cannot assume responsibility
for them.
Betsy Cas,ceH.
Evening star., 1945-09-24

However, as children get older, they
are often reluctant to drink all the
milk they should have.
s. That's where Cocomalt can prove
invaluable. For Cocomalt gives milk
delicious chocolaty flavor that chill
dren love. And Cocomalts is 30 rich
in calcium, 1t makes 8 glasses of milk
equal to whole quart in calcium
value. (Also supplies the days entire
minimum requirements for. iron,
phosphorus, Vitamins Bi and d.
Start your children on Cocomalt to-
day. Save this as a reminder to order
from your grocer.
Evening star., 1945-09-24

(From Mrs. A. c., Washington.
! have a bird's-eye maple small
table, very old, and would like to re-
store 1t. I believe it has been var
nished and would like to get it to its
natural color.
Evening star., 1945-09-24
Bv Barbara Bell

New as the No. 1 melody is this
broad-shouldered Jumper for juniors.
Choose either round or sweetheart
neckline Youthful draw-string
blouse to match.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1414 is
designed for sizes IL, II, 13, IA, 16
and 18. Size u jumper requires
2334 yards of 39-inch, or 2 yards 54-
inch fabric; blouse, short sleeves,
134 yards of 35-inch material; long
sleeves, 17s yards.
For this pattern, send 20 cents in
coins, your name, address, pattern
number and size wanted to Barbara
Bell, The Washington Star, Post
Office Box 80, Station G, New York
10, N. Y.
Ready now-the fall and winter
catalogue-32 pages filled with smart
and up-to-th the minute styles for all
the family. Price, 10 cents.
Evening star., 1945-09-24
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CHRISTMAS BOXES.

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CHRISTMAS BOXES.
(From Mrs. J. NJ, Washington.)
To Mrs. L. F. H., Langley Field
Va, re overseas Christmas box:
Cans Of unpopped popcorn.
II the soldier is in a cold climate
(even Italy is cold in winter, a
chemical hot-water bottle that re-
quires only tablespoons of any
kind OF water to heat 1t for many
hours. Available, together with extra
refllS, at a local chain drugstore
for nominal cost.
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HYMN LOCATED.
(From Mrs. C. G.. S., Washington. J
Miss A. M. W., Washington, will
find the hymn Ring the Bells of
Heaven" in the Christian Endeavor
Gospel Hymns, No. 6. Of this Is the
one she refers to- We sang these
hymns when Moody and Sankey
held the big meetings, 1895.
(From Mrs. R. E. B., Washington.
For the benefit of Miss A. M. w.
who wanted the old hymn Ring
Out the Harbor Bells of Heaven" it
can be found in the old hymn book
called Gospel Hymns, to 6.
The actual title of the hymn Is
The Harbor Bells"
POT OF BASIL;
QUERY?
From M. F. M, Washington
I am delighted with those verses
Of Isabella" and the story of "the
Pot of Basil" The herb would not be
SO fragrant outside of poem CD.
I first saw the picture in a draw
ing class: later, in 1918, here as
a full-size painting in apartment
of an Ohio co-worker. 1t was she
who told me what the pot contained,
but no story. I hunted up the
story from somewhere and since
have frequently seen the picture
in novelty and art stores or auction
rooms-an inexpensive piece of art.
The flow of the robes, the glow of
the bowl, the soft colors, the fond
ness of the contact or touch of
Isabella in the nearness to the bowl
is fascinating and holds ones
gaze. The truth of the story, the
gruesomeness fades now for me in
that part of the poem given in The
Star. do thank the lady! I can
not say whether I saw copy of Sir
John Millais' picture, but I am
going to write to the Library of
Congress and ask. Then I'll write
again!
Does any one know about pictures
that have black and gold mats di-
rectly on glass, antique work?
Evening star., 1945-09-24
SALTING PEANUTS?

from Mrs. A. E. D., Arlington.
Will some Of your readers please
give me a recipe for salted peanuts?
The peanuts I have are already
roasted.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-06-24
Mr.. And Mrs. Reeves
Of Burgaw, Observe
Silver Anniversary

BURGAW, June 3 - Mr.. and
Hrs. A. B. Reeves, Jr., entertained
Thursday evening, June IA, at
their home here at reception in
celebration of their silver wedding
anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Switzerland
of Burgaw, invited the guests into
the living room and introduced
them to the receiving line compos'
ed of Mr.. and Mrs. Reeves, A. B.
Reeves, Ill, Miss Mary Mosely Of
Rocky Point, Rev. and Mrs. I. j
Strawbridge of Burgaw, M. V. Hut
man of Wilmington. and the fol.
lowing sisters and brothers of Mr.
and Mrs. Reeves; DR.. j. N
Reeves, DR.. R. W. Reeves ano
Mrs. Gertrude Galloway of West
ernport, Md, Mrs. L. L. Andrews
of Chalybeate Springs, Mr.. anc
Mrs. Joe c. Howard of Roseboro
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Reeves Of
New Bern, Mr.. and Mrs. E. W
Reeves, OF Castle Haynes, MRS. j.
A. Robbins and Mrs. Porter Lee
Hufham of Wilmington.
In the living room floral ar
rangements of white graced the
mantel and piano. Under the arch
three white wedding bells were
suspended, from these bells ex
tended white ribbons ending in twir
baskets on the wall. The small sill
yer baskets held fever few anc
fern. Narrow white ribbons knot
ted with fever-few were suspended
from the center bellies. Tall seven
branched candelabra thanked the
arch
Miss Faye Batson invited the
guests into the dining room where
Mrs. Lucius George and Mrs. Jep
tina Casey presided. The dining
table was laid with an embroidered