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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-04
To Please a Man
By Elem Sakes

Although rooms are especially de-
signed on large scale for women,
not too much Is really said or done
In that field for the neglected males.
OF course, the bachelor laird of the
manor" can dictate Just where he
wants his knickknacks placed and
how he wants his room to look. But
q poor spouse or son has very little
to say concerning his own room or
one that he shares. That is, espe-
cially, one who doesn't want his wife
or mother continually bounding him
to mend his sloppy" ways.
But all men, regardless Of age or
family. status, even down to little
Johnny, whose age can be from II
to rs, desire privacy and simplicity In
their rooms. They want a place
where they can study and rest and
just be alone. Most important of all,
they want place to which they can
retire, and fall on the bed unmindful
CT dainty bedspreads and satin
quilts. Men never have been too
kindly disposed to the idea of fluffy
curtains and frilly hounces in a room
Of their own. They prefer sturdiness
and masculinity in color schemes,
fabrics and furniture arrangements.
The first prerequisite that goes
into the making up of a mans room
is the desire of the lady of the house
to have a room for him complete
with harmonious color schemes and
appropriate furniture. Then the
rest is easy.
Now let us see what makes up a
typical room for young man. The
room should have in it an easy
chair-made perhaps of leather, no.
torious for its durability-a desk, a
roomy closet with a mirror in it
scaled to height, bed that can
double for a couch to lounge on
large enough bureau drawers, book
shelves, and, to satisfy his pin-up
urge from pretty girls to horses-a
bulletin board made to fit into the
scheme Of the room-and good light
Ing for studying and general COM
fort.
Light Is an important factor
to note In the selection and furnish
ing OF a room. If the room is dark
and sunlight quite remote, good
lighting may be achieved not only
by lamps and indirect lighting, but
by wall colorings and fabrics in bold
shades. For an interesting wall
three sides may be papered or
painted in a sand color and the
other side chocolate brown with
the ceiling strong yellow. To COM
plement this color scheme use COL
ors such as hunters green, burnt
orange, lacquer red, perhaps using
natural tone wood for the furniture
and painting the bookshelves and
the interiors of the drawers in these
hues. To get away from the old
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-04
By Evelyn Hayes

junior crowd wants to buy a mater
nifty dress for its cuteness-before
they realize its speciality. that's a
good dress. Such is the little number
we recommended to those who need
not only flattery but expandability
in their clothes for the next few
months. It's checked rayon cut sur
plice fashion with inset belt that
ties at the side where four hidden
snaps assure adjustability to versa.
tile figure. A band of the material
runs across the shoulders to the
edge Of the cap sleeves and around
the back of the neck, giving a Won
derful shoulder line that creates
the optical illusion of slimness be-
low. In black and white or navy and
white, it's just what you want for
lunch in town. Pretty for partying,
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Pin>M0ney Pickups

BRUNCH BEAUTY-We hate the
word brunch" but this little
brunch coat compensates in style
for the sound of the thing And if
you don't know what we're talking
about, B. c. is a sawed off house.
coat clipped at the knees for COM
fort and convenience. The comfort
involves not having yards of mate
rial swish after you as you flutter
through the kitchen fixing your
husbands breakfast. Such a coat is
a special joy to you leg makeup ad-
diets who can slip it on in the am.
after you've done your paint job,
leaving your legs free and clear for
drying purposes while you have
your breakfast or fix your hair.
Now that we've sold you the general
idea, here's our specific beauty. It's
q lovely spun rayon print-white
fern fronds on aqua, red, or copen-
cut with short sleeves, inset belt
that wraps to the side and pleats
In the skirt for graceful fullness.
PINK IS FOR GIRLS-Handknit
sweaters for babies have been as
hard to find as nylons. Not that a
baby wouldn't grow and gurgle just
as happily without one-but hand
mades are so nice for the young. In
the case of sweaters there's further
advantage to the handmade variety
because they seem to have more
stretch and give longer wear. Our
sleuthing has uncovered some hand
knit cardigans that are tiny treas
ures. They come in pink, blue or
white with little pearl buttons fast
ened with yarn. Very simple, very
super-and just what you want for
that special baby gift-or maybe
for your own special baby. The
price, Of course. is not as low as
run-of -the-mill sweaters, but they're
worth the difference.
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WEE WOODY WONDER-So Oft
en- you want a baby gift and have
only dollar or so to spend. So
often you give up in disgust and
don't buy anything, or overspend
your budget by a dollar or two. Now
here is a little gift that makes a
big impression-a handmade wool
yarn dolly with legs and arms of
braided wool, extremities Of fringe.
Take your choice of pink or blue
with bright red little mouth and
big eyes. What's the doll for? Tc
hang over baby's crib. First he'll
enjoy watching it swing and when
he's big enough he'll try to sit up to
take swat at it.
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DRESS-UP FOR TWO! When the
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too-but remember, too much party
ing isn't good for either of you.
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THAT BARE-LEGGED Look
What kind of leg makeup are you
wearing?" we asked a confrere
whose bare legs" everybody had
been admiring. Much to our surprise
we discovered that it wasn't make
up, but seamless hose that was the
secret of her success; and when she
told us further that they wear
wonderfully" we decided this was a
stocking scoop our readers should
know about. They're sheer rayons
designated as $40 needle-the same
as As gauge in scanned hose-with
cotton reinforcements at heel and
toe for durability. Whc+ ~ 49, =
lily like is the very low cut heel re-
enforcement that uoesnC snow .,er
the backs of shoes and does well
with sling pumps, too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-04

humdrum fashion Of just plain walls
with dull pictures on them, why not
shellac interesting prints Of birds
or animals or place maps on the
walls? And to keep posted on con-
stantly changing affairs OF the
world shellac huge map Of the
world on top Of the desk to refer to
when the need arises.
Another interesting color addi-
ton IN room can be had by using
matched draperies and bedspreads
made OF rough-textured and mascu-
looking washable fabrics. These
are obtainable at all department
store. -
For the married man room done
In quiet tones with straight flowing
lines will be sure to meet with APP
prevail. Care and thought in the
selection of fabrics and furniture
should be exercised with an eye not
only to his appreciation Of the room
but also to that Of his wife. A happy
medium can be reached by discus
sion Of what is desired In q room
for both, and through consulta-
ton.
Quiet tones will help to create q
restful atmosphere in a room. Now,
more than ever before, with so
many returning veterans being alb
sorbed back into civilian life-rest
and quiet are a necessity for them.
Fussiness is out, and simplicity of
line and color should be uppermost
in the decoration Of a room for q
man.
To play safe, If you do not have
too much faith in your own deco
rative ability consult some one who
is experienced in the line of interior
decoration. Your views and per-
sonal tastes will be taken into con-
sideration when you plan the room
with such person. Many furni-
ture and department stores furnish
such a service for their customers.
| All one need do Is ask.
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Readers Clearing House

to lie nat II they are placed on the
floor when partly dry and shaped
fiat with warm iron. Then allow
them to finish drying on the floor.
I have many such rugs and had
the same trouble with them until
tried this method. For round or
oval rugs begin to press from center
and then out.
Your RICH part of the paper makes
The Star complete. Thank you for
many helps in the past!
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POLISHING HANDBAG.
(From Mrs. W. /. p, Washington. J
In answer to the inquiry in column
for April IS for polishing handbag.
Any good shoe shine. paste or
cream-applied to smooth glazed
leather (not patent or suede) allow
cream or paste to dry and buff thor
oughly as you would shoes. If bag
is pouch type, stuff with paper or
towel to open up folds of leather.
Buff thoroughly so that polish will
all be removed. This is for any color
leather as the shoe polish comes in
just about all shades.
Thanks so much for the RICH. In
almost any group Of women getting
together-some one mentions the
RICH and passes something along
that Is helpful.
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STARCHING HAT.
From Mrs. w. o. F., Washington
To starch a crocheted hat very
stiff use one part sugar to two parts
water. Dry and dampen again for
ironing. Do same for crocheted
baskets. This is in answer to Mrs.
w. w. S. question.
(From Mrs. C. r. B., Washington
For starching lace and crocheted
hats use gum arabic. I believe it Is
in some drugstores.
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HAMBURGERS.
Iron, Mrs. v. c. K, Wdshington.)
In answer to Mrs. r. H. DIS re-
quest for a way to make good ham,
burger patties. Here is one I think
she will like.
Mix together a pound Of ham,
burger, two tablespoons of green
pepper, a chopped onion, pepper and
salt, two tablespoons Of catsup or
chilli sauce and one unbeaten egg.
Form into patties and fry slowly
until brown and done. Fry only
long enough to cook the meat thor
oughly and do not use too hot a fire.
If this is followed the hamburger
will neither be hard nor dry.
X X
HOT SLAW?
From Mrs. r. A.. S., Brookmont,
Nd
I wonder if one of your readers
could give me good recipe for ''hot
slaW" It is a favorite dish of mine
and very popular among the Penn
sylvania Dutch 1'm one of them.
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WASHING JERSEY.
CLEANING NUMDAHS.
From Mrs. A. P. r., Arlinqton

(From Mrs. A. P. r., Arlington.)
With reference to Mrs. j. A., jr,
Mount Rainier, who asked how to
clean numdah rugs: I have used
five Of them for about years and
always launder them with a mild
soap, washing them quickly and
squeezing the water out. They dry
much more satisfactorily on a good
breezy day. The only color that
ran the least bit was burnt orange.
Her rug may not even contain this
color (the background of all of mine
is White).
X X
SHAPING RAG RUGS
(From Mrs. E. J. S., Greenbelt, Nd
Rag rugs will not bulge or refuse
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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,veH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-04
WAFFLE IRON.
From E. B. S, Washington. J

From E. B. S., Washington.)
Miss N. G. F., Gaithersburg, Nd.
wanted to know how to keep waffleS
from sticking to her waffle iron. I
suggest cleaning the waffle iron
thoroughly and then greasing it
we'll. I am sure the waffles will not
stick to the iron when she has tried
this method.
(From Mrs. B., Washington
Miss N. F. c.: I would suggest
that you brush both sides with a
stiff brush. Oil with olive (both
Sides and heat to correct tempera-
ture for baking. Put in waffle and
bake and do not use the waffle
Throw 1t out to the birds. The next
one should be fine. I hope this
works.
X X X X
DATE AND NUT LOAF.
(Fron, Mrs. W. H. j., Takoma Park. }
I am inclosing the recipe I have
Tor Date and Nut Loaf and hope it
Is the one asked for in your column.
Two cups of sugar, " pint of
cream, 10 ounces of dates, pound
pecans. Cut up dates, / cup nut
meats: Cook sugar and cream to-
.gether until forms soft ball in cold
water. Add dates and cook, stirring
constantly, until this forms FIRM
ball when tested in cold water. Take
from stove and add cup of nuts, pour
out in two pans, when cool, roll and
put rest of pecans on roll Wrap in
wet cloth and when cold cut.
from MIS-. v. A. P, Silper Spring.
In reference to Mrs. E. D. RS letter
from Arlington, I hope this is the
recipe she means.
Three cups sugar cup milk, l
cup nuts, 1s pound butter, package
dates (about u to "a pound.
Cook sugar, milk and butter until
1t forms a very soft ball in cold
water. Add dates finely chopped.
Cook to firm soft ball stage. Remove
from fire and add nuts. Beat until
thick. Pour on a wet cloth and mold
into roll. When cold, slice or keep
in roll and slice as eaten. Improves
with age.
(Fron, Mrs. r. D., Washington
believe have the recipe for date
loaf that Mrs. E. D. R., Arlington,
Va, wants.
Three cups sugar, 1 cup milk, q
tablespoons vinegar, l tablespoon
butter, l package dates cut up, cup
nuts cut up.
Boil milk, sugar, vinegar and
butter, add chopped dates. Boil till
soft ball in cold water. Beat until
creamy, add nuts. Pour on damp
cloth, roll and slice when cold.
X X
HOOKED RUGS;
WATER LILY SPREAD.
(Frona Mrs. M. G., Washington
In answer to Mrs. M G. A., Ar
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She'll shine like a new dollar in
this adorable party dress. Perky
ruffles and gay little buttons make
it a frock that couldn't be sweeter
for a pretty little girl.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1850 is
designed for sizes 2, 3. 4, S and 6
years. Size. 3 requires IL yards of
IS or 80 inch fabric.
For this pattern send 20 cents, in
coins, your name, address, pattern
number and size wanted to Barbara
Bell, The Washington Star, P. O
Box SO, Station G., New York 10
N. Y,
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lington, Va. IF she will call me at
Spruce 0722-W I will be glad to
give her some hooked rug informa-
ton. I have made a great MANY
rugs, using wool material and yarn.
have a beautiful Water Lily Bed
spread pattern and will be glad to
pass it on to any one. But where
will one be able to buy the ma
terial?
from Mrs. G. S. c., Arlington.)
I should like to answer the query
about making hooked rugs which
was sent in by Mrs. M. G. A. of
Arlington. A few months ago I
wrote about the technique of hook
ling, and at the time I mentioned
that I should like to meet persons
interested in hooking Since then I
have met many really nice ladies.
We have had hooking get-togethers
at which we displayed our rugs, ex-
changed ideas and patterns and
made interesting friends.
Now I have a reference list of
articles, pamphlets and books about
hooking, a catalogue of patterns and
the address of place to buy rug
patterns stamped on burlap. I
should be happy to share any of
these with those interested. Since
I do not have "a telephone please
write to me care of the Clearing
House.
From Mrs. r. G. T., WaShington.)
For Mrs. M. G. A., Arlington:
Monks cloth makes a very salts
factory base for hooked rugs. Il
make my own designs on card
board, cut them out and trace them
on the base with colored pencils
Monks cloth bases must be laced on
frame on at least one end and one
side as the material stretches as one
works and must be frightened occa-
Sionally for satisfactory work. L
also use an automatic needle which
produces an even nap. If Mrs. M
G. A. would like to call me at Emer-
son 1888 I shall be glad to help her
in any way I can.
+ X X
WASHING JERSEY.
From Mrs. F. l., Washington.)
To Mrs. J. B. B., Alexandria: II
have had very good success in wash
ing rayon jersey dresses and blouses.
I wash them in lukewarm water
and plenty of mild suds. Rinse thor
oughly. To dry hang on a wooden
hanger, or one that won't rust. In
this way you eliminate most of the
ironing. This method has worked
on prints as we'll as solid colors.
Please add my name to your list
for the. RICH book.
Many thanks for your helpful
column.
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The designer Maka
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-06-07

of the Naha Airdrome, one of the first Japanese built fields the Amer jeans have ever captured. It was overrun Wednesday by Marines of the Sixth Division who found it ovcrgrown with grass, filtered with the wreckage of some TO enemy air planes, and pock-marked by great craters.
 Engineers immediately began put ting both the field and Naha har- bor, the best in the Ryukyu islands, into shape for American use.
 Sixth Division Marines drove southeastward through concentrated mortar fire in converging drive toward the southern tip of the island with three other divisions of the Tenth Army.
 Despite the rains which severely hampered the advance, few more Japanese planes were able to get through in their persistent attacks on U s. shipping. Two more ves- sels were damaged. About 60 have been hit altogether.
 Philippine Campaign
 With Philippine battlefronts stead fly dwindling General Macarthur is free to concentrate on the next American assault, either against Japan or the China Coast. His troops landed on Cape Sam Angus tin, southeastern tip of Mindanao, and nearby Balut Island in their latest amphibious operation, while on the main Mindanao front the 24th Division drove cornered Nipponese into the line of fire of the 3lst Di- vision.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-06-07

ton, Judge Alexander gave judg- ment that the defendant pay $40 monthly toward the support of two minor children, with the complaint to be amended to that effect.
 Dismissed actions were: Ada Belle Roberts vs. Ralph Leo Rob- erts, Peder John Nelson 'Solnes vs. Josephine Solnes, and Helen Ron ming vs Henry K. Roaming.
 Consent judgments were entered in two alleged ceiling violation ac- tions brought by the Office of Price Administration against Harry G. Ask, doing business as the Ask Grocery Store, of Skagway, and against Edna May Stoll Crowley, of Ketehikan.
 Ask was enJoined from selling in excess of maximum price ceilings and was ordered to maintain records of purchases and sales.
 In the Crowley case, the defend- ant was restrained from renting dwelling accommodations at rates in excess of established maximums, was ordered to register all dwelling units controlled by her and to sub init notices of changes of tenancy. She was also ordered to return ex- cess rents collected, as follows: To Dan Ralston, $25; Eleanor M. Jen- sen, S7O, and Leslie Ovre, $25.
 In other civil matters disposed of by the Court, on motion by As sistant U. s. Attorney Robert L. Tollefson, with the consent of the the case brought by the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-06-07
COURT DEALS WITH DIVORCE ACTIONS HERE
Four Deuees Issued-T Suits Dismissed-0PA
 Gases Closed

The U. s. District Court here yesterday afternoon took a big stride toward clearing up it's docket of divorce cases. Three actions were dismissed on motion by plain tiff and four decrees were granted by Judge George F. Alexander.
 Decrees of divorce were adjudged to: Charles M. Marler, of Ketchi- kan, from Sabina E. Marler. The couple has two minor children who are to remain in the custody of the defendant who receives Sl00 monthly for their support.
 Helen J. Brown from Harvard B. Brown; Esther Foy Johnstone from Allan E. Johnstone, and Jennie Thomas, of Petersburg, from James c. Thomas In the Thomas &C.,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-06-07
DISNEY BOND CONTEST TO
 START HERE
Important Event for Boys, Girls Begins Saturday,
 Parade Is Climax

Juneau boys and girls under 12 years of age are going to have a chance to make a real showing for themselves in the 7th War Bond Drive. The Walt Disney Bond Parade Contest, which begins Sat urday, June and ends June Is, has been planned by the Juneau Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi to give them that chance.
 The contest will be an exciting one according to all indication, with an array of prizes that will make grownups wish they too could par ticipate. Any boy or girl under 12 years of age who purchases a $25 War Bond, or buys enough stamps to finish filling out stamp book to that amount, will have his or her name inscribed on the Disney Honor Roll and will receive special Walt Disney Certificate. The sor- ority will set up a bond booth in front of the First National Bank where bond and stamp purchases can be made from to P. M. be- ginning Saturday and every after noon next week
 Holders of the Disney Certificates are eligible to enter the big Disney Parade Contest which will climax the one-week drive on Saturday, June 16 This will be a costume parade with Disney costumes, patri- otic and nationality costumes. orig inal costumes, fancy decorated bicy- cleS scooters, baby buggies, even pet cats, dogs and other animals in competition for the grand prizes to be awarded in each group.
 Here are some of the prizes: q leather jacket and $10 in stamps to the boy in the best Disney costume; to the girl in this group, dress and $10 in stamps. Best decorated boys bicycle wins a fountain pen; the girls bike, a necklace. First prize for pets will be banda bear and so on through a list of first, second, third and fourth prizes that is really something.
 At Tuesdays special meeting all committees working under the di- rection of Mrs Willard M. .Carnes, Chairman, reported fine 'fesopnse from local merchants and business men who are generously helping to make this event possible with their donations of cash and merchandise for prizes and special entertainment features for the young participants.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-06-07
kIDNApER RETRIEVED
Truman Commutes Robin son 5 Sentence to Life
 Imprisonment

LOUISVILLE, Ky, June 7-Un- moved by an eleventh hour Presi- dential reprieve from the electric chair, kidnaper Thomas H. Robin son, Jr., found himself today right back where he was nine years ago. headed for life term in the Federal penitentiary.
 President Harry s. Truman has communited Robinsons death sen tence to life Imprisonment in Alca- traz. The White House interven- ton, on recommendation of Attor- ney General Francis Riddle, came less than 48 hours before the ST.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-06-07
Support
 Truman Is Plea
Landon Calls on Americans to Aid President in
 Crucial Time

MANHATTAN, Kas., June 7.-Gov. Ali M. Landon, Republican Presi- dential nominee in 1886, called on Americans today to give their united support to President Truman "as he faces his crucial negotiations with Stalin and Churchill"
 We cannot merely attempt with fine words to sit on the lid of ex- plosive forces now working in the world" the former Kansas Governor told the Manhattan Rotary Club. Our leadership depends on the vigor, soundness and unity with which we exercise it.
 The world is watching not only what our President does, but how we support his foreign policies"
 At the same time, Landon said, America is failing to build bridge of cooperation for peace in "our emotional approach to the problem of world peace and of Russia"
 llluolOll Cul Clil CllllOllf1 illdIif people that all we have to do is to follow the course charted from Mos COW to Yalta is dangerous fallacy that contributes to the difficulties of satisfactory solution" the from CT Kansas Governor said.
 "Basically we have been trying to work with Russia, not only in war, but for a lasting peace. But Russia is making it exceedingly difficult, and there are those in the United States who are not making it easier by their loose talk that eventually we must fight Russia.
 Whether the fault is ours-or the Russians both, our first prob lem is to establish the right kind of relations with Russia"