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Evening star., 1945-04-11
Readers Clearing House

given a pair Of ducklings for Easter
which we are very anxious to raise
at pets. Can some experienced
reader give suggestions? At present
We keep them in an orange crate, as
they are very tiny, with cake pan
filled with water to splash in. We
are feeding them mash and any
raw greens we happen to have
When they get larger we plan to
build a little house and run for
them. We would like to know how
to feed them, how old they should
be before we can put them outside
in the sun (at present we are afraid
of cats. dogs, etc. and whether they
like sunshine, warm weather, etc.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Information sent in by the
tollo1Uing has been forwarded to
those readers for 1Ohom it Was
intended:
Mrs. E. M. L., Arlington; Mrs.
v. L., Seat Pleasant; Mrs. F. M.
r., Ber1Uyn; Mrs. P. H. B., M. B.,
Mrs. M. r. w., J. p, Mrs. L. w,
Mrs. H. r. L., Washington.
Our thanks to Mrs. J. P. H.,
Takoma Park, Nd, and Mrs.
M. F. Washington, for their
suggestions, 1Dhich 1Dere similar
to others previously received.
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CURTAINS:
STORM WINDOWS.
(Thanks to Mrs. J. E. NJ,
CheUy Chase.)
To launder marquisette tie-back
and starch and hang
on line lengthWise to dry, shaping
ruffies while wet: they need no IRON
ing and look beautiful when hung
Storm windows will keep out the
heat in summer We are keeping the
upper half storm window and lower
half screen and believe our house
will be cooler.
CARE OF LINOLEUM DRAIN
BOARDS.
(ThankS to Mrs. II. S. M,
WdShington.)
Wash drainboard thoroughly with
mild soap and water. When COM
oletely dry wipe on boiled oil. use
. piece of old linen or other lint
rec cloth for this purpose. Allow
I'll to remain on linoleum overnight.
N the morning wipe off surplus, BY
ioing this or 4 times a year-the
inoleum is 'fed'-and will not dry
)ut.
KNITTING WASH CLOTHS.
(Thanks to Mrs. r. Z. S.,
WdShington.)
I read Miss M. A. LIS request for
directions in knitting wash cloths
With cord. 1 have knitted several.
l use regular wrapping cord, try
O get it the same thickness for each
10th. I use No. S bone needles like
me uses for sweaters.
Cast on 26 stitches and knit
oosely and make as long as you
wish. II necessary to knot the
hread always do so at end or row.
CAKE FROSTING.
(Thdnks to Mrs. J. F. U,
AleTandrid.)
In answer to the request for a
,ood cake frosting by Miss E. B S.
lere is an excellent one. 1t is a
eal sugar saver and it is amazing
he amount Of frosting 1t will make
t is a rich chocolate called Clever
Iudy Frosting."
One cup sifted confectioners' su-
yar, egg or 2 egg yolks. 4 cup milk.
y teaspoon vanilla, 2 to squares
Melted chocolate, l t blespoon
Melted butter. Combine ingredients
n order given, beating with rotary
'gg beater until blended. Place
,owl in pan or cracked ice or ice
water and continue beating until of
light consistency to spread mot
more than 3 minutes. Makes
frosting to cover the tops
md sides of two 9-inch layers, or
op and sides of 8x8x2-inch cake, or
AXE baked in tube pan, or about 2
lozen cup cakes. The only trick I
lave found, is to beat steadily and
lot too fast and stop beating when
he frosting is thick or 1t may start
o thin out again.
Evening star., 1945-04-11

Now, before we've had our first
April shower, and we write that with
our two best typing fingers crossed,
Is the time women start to worry
about their summer wardrobes.
Washington weather being what 1t
is, with summer sudden and sultry,
we can't say we blame them. ANY,
way, now that Easter is out of the
way, there's more than little con-
Germ with what will be worn" this
summer.
The big news for summer is the
sophisticated city look of cottons.
No more need a lady feel under
dressed in little cotton number
Designers have handled the new
cottons like silk and have given
cotton an importance that qualities
them to 60 anywhere. For the most
important afternoon engagement on
your summer calendar you might
wear Adele Simpsons new beige
cotton chambray with its saWtooth-
edged, cap-sleeved tunic top jutting
smartly over slim skirt. With 1t
you'd wear your prettiest hat and
long gloves to accent the town look
Or you might choose Trlgere's hot
weather number in a fine tWeedy
Evening star., 1945-04-11
By Evelyn Hayes

black and aqua fabric. Nothing
could be more suave, sophisticated
and uncottony than her two-piece
triumph with it's smooth shoulders,
demi-dolman short sleeves and high
neck that buttons down the front,
calling attention to the casual slim
skirt with it's easy front fullness.
Instead Of the tailored chapeau you
might have chosen heretofore, you'll
play up to this cotton with your
best hat-perhaps one banked with
fioWers-and you'll add further to
that urbane look by wearing impor-
tant jewels, too.
Bright with black is another
smart town formula which can be
interpreted two ways. Your skirt
might be bold and plaid, the close
fitting top brief-sleeved and black,
or you might choose Adele Simpsons
1945 version of her plaid-topped
black skirt success of last year. This
time the top of plaid cotton has
a slim Chinese look. Another of
the neW-looking cOttons is simple
Icap-sleeved one-piece Everfast plaid
cotton with a slender black ruffle
Evening star., 1945-04-11

Opening night OF THE Two Mrs.
Carols" at the National was great
night for horror and the haute
couture-not to mention the charm
ing Elizabeth Bergner. The first
and the third you'll have to see for
yourself, while this will tell you a
thing or two about the gowns de-
signed by Hattie Carnegie. Typical
Of this designers art with simple
dress was an artless bisque affair that
looked like raw silk and was cut with
short sleeves and high V neck that
rose to the neckline, turning back
in a small collar. A narrow inset
belt TIED in the back over slim
skirt that had gentle back fullness
With this, Miss Bergner carried a
flame-red chiffon handkerchief
Rhodelle Heller, in supporting role,
wore another simple dresS-thls one
in two tones of lilac, the deeper for
the skirt, slaShed by a el-bright
green belt, matching green sandals
and large, Open-croWned green
milan with Streamers. Mauye linen
was the choice for another Of Miss
Heller's sophisticated dresses, this
one a m-strapped sun dress with
single ruffle at the decolletage and
rosy red belt matching her shoes
and rose worn in the hair. Later
on, this dress was worn with bright
rose printed scarf set fchu-Wlse
over the shoulder and drawn
through the belt-an idea YOU and
you might try with less pretentlous
little numbers to good effect.
With many Of the dresses bright
chiffon scarves were worn, one OF
which became functional when Miss
Bergner Snatched the tanger1ne
kerchief from the neck OF her navy
blue polka dotted lounging pa1amas
and waved it to her departing
husband.
Miss Carnegie distinguished her
self-and the two charming &C
tresses-with the dinner dresses she
designed for the second act. Soft
grav was the color choice for Miss
Hellers dolman sleeved number
Evening star., 1945-04-11
New Summer SlantS

streaming down the front. Here's
a cotton that can be almost bucolic
in its countryside manner when
topped with a scarf or flowers in
the hair, or it can be sophisticated
as all get-out when worn with an
important hat and long black gloves.
In addition to the black with
bright, there will be lots OF black
with white this summer, too. Black
and white prints will be much to
the fore, often with tied-front jacket
of the print and solid color skirt.
The big fashion, however, will be
the white cotton jacket topping a
slim black skirt. A very good ex-
ample of this stye is Joseph Hal
pert's contrast duo with white cot
ton jacket that has high neck and
side fastening to distinguish it
and the Wearer.
Another cue to the new this sum-
mer will be the cutouts that appear
in almost everything from hats to
of apparel. Designed both to con-
serve fabrics and to further COOL
ness. street dresses will be bareback,
sometimes with halter or strap toy
and always eve hope) covered by
bolero or snug-ftting jacket These
you will be delighted to know, should
be available in almost any price
range.
Not to be thWarted by a soaring
thermometer, summer fashions for
the PM will have a new air of ele-
gance. The fale suit, which has
almost become a uniform for the
chic woman, will be worn again
some with peplum ruffes, others
with ruffled peplums, with rows OF
decorative buttons. A smart-very
smart-alternatiVe is the very new
sumptuous satin coat which will be
worn over slim dark dresses. These
are sometimes fitted, sometimes
fared, and represent the last word
in new fashions. It's the silk
coated look!
Evening star., 1945-04-11
Dorothy Dix Says
PHOTOGRAPH Courtesy New York Dress

Dear Miss Dix: NV husband has
been overseas for three years and
up until these last few months
have written him every day and
some days twice. but l have only
received a letter or two every three
weeks from him. I got so dlScour-
aged by not hearing from him when
| wrote SO much that l decided that
I would only write him in answer TO
his letters. but now that he is only
receiving as few letters from me as l
receive from him he wants to know
why, and if he has done anything
or said anything that has offended
me, or if anything is the matter.
I wish that the servicemen could
realize their wives wish TO hear from
hear from their wives, Is there any
way to wake them up?
WONDERING WIFE.
AnSwer-It Is certainly a heart
breaking experience to wait and
watch for the letter that never
comes, as the old ballad put it. and
that is so brief and tells so little OF
WIldI tllc Willcl LS QOlIls tlldI ~ ID
bitter disappointment when 1t does
arrive. but 1t is one that thousands
of service wives are going through
now. But it Is not because these
Women's husbands have forgotten
them, or grown indifferent to them,
but due to the simple fact that every
wife really knows. and that is that
the average man breads letter writ
ing almost as much as he does a trip
to the dentist, and puts off doing 1t
just as long.
1t is only women who dote on
letter writing and who are never SO
happy as when they can slosh over
pages of good white paper and
emote on every line Also, you must
remember that you have much more
to write about than your husband
has. because you can ring the
Evening star., 1945-04-11
ADVERTISEMENT.
Your Psychologist
n ~ w II
By Dr.. w. II. Young

Are you continually tired, yet
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Psychology can help you TO elm
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1t is possible to so direct our lives
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life. It can help you. Phone MA.
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details.
Evening star., 1945-04-11
Theater Fashions

with high neck and a Persian
draped skirt reminiscent of the
fashions of the 2Os. While this
sleek brunette was looking sleeker.
the tawny-haired Miss Bergner was
both charming and chic in gown
of black sheer posed over flesh slip
and pointed up with a sash and
panels of black satin which was also
used for the extended shoulder caps.
How any man could be SO cruel to
any lady who looked so lovely we II
never know-but we'd be willing TO
chance it just to have gown like
that. E. H.
Evening star., 1945-04-11

changes on the home theme and tell
him all about the baby cutting his
tooth, what the dog Is doing, what
you had for dinner. etc, etc, where
as he cannot tell you the things that
are interesting about the war, or de-
scribe the routine of the camp TO
you.
I am not excusing the overseas
husbands for not writing TO their
wives at home, because wives need
to have their morale boosted up just
as much by their husbands letters
as the husbands need to have theirs
strengthened by letters from their
wives, but it is the mems unconquer-
able hatred of writing letters that Is
at the bottom Of the trouble. And
wives should go on writing their
husbands love letters, even II they
get Scant returns.
Evening star., 1945-04-11
A new generation
right under your: eyes
Many woman thinks she hos new ideas
to find still newer have sprung up "overnight"

Don't settle down with the old
ideas that seemed good enough a
few years ago Investigate
new methods, new products. In
vestigate Tampar. Then you'll re-
wise all your ideas about monthly
sanitary protection and discard
all the belts, pins, external pads
and sanitary deodorants, because
you ron't need them with Tampax,
not for a moment! Tampax can
cause no ridges or bulges under
clothing, no odor or chafing.
Perfected by doctor, Tampax
is worn internally and it absorbs
internally. Just imagine pure,
long-fber surgical cotton COM
pressed to dainty size and con-
tanned in slender throw-away ap-
plicators, designed for quick, easy
insertion. That's all there is to
Tampax! It's comfortable, it's
convenient and it's modern.
The younger generation is
adopting Tampax everywhere
around you-right under your
eyes. Tampax sales are especially
high in towns that contain wom-
Evening star., 1945-04-11
BROILING FILLETS.
(ThankS to Mrs. L. B. S.,
WQShinoton.)
SELECTING PINEAPPLE

(ThankS to Miss B. S., Washington
Mrs. R. F. w. Washington, asked
how to select and prepare a ripe
fresh pineapple. In order to find
out whether the pineapple is ripe
and fresh, pick a stalk from the
center of the pineapple top If it
comes out easily it is ripe Pine
apple is delicious when used in
salads. One 1 especially enjoy is
lettuce, cottage cheese, pineapple
and maraSchino cherries.
Evening star., 1945-04-11

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., 1945-04-11
(ThlnkS to Mrs. F. ". H.,
Vienna. W..

Mrs. L. B.. Washington, asks how
to bake potato on top Of stove
Place scrubbed potato in heavy
aluminium pan at high heat When
potato begins to sizzle (about l min
ute) turn fame down very low
Shake pan occasionally so potato
skin will not burn in one spot. Bake
about y hour for small potato suit
able for baby, or until tender. I
have baked my children's potatoes
in this manner for years and 1t
works perfectly.
Now a request: NV daughter was
Evening star., 1945-04-11

ems colleges, and many q mother
has first learned about Tampax
from her daughter home on vaca-
ton. Why not join this army
of the younger generation now
buy Tampax while shopping to-
morrow. Sold at drug stores
and notion counters in three ab-
sorbencies Irregular, Super, Jun
ior). A months average supply
can be carried in purse. Four
times this quantity in Economy
Package. Tampax Incorporated,
Palmer, Massachusetts,.
Evening star., 1945-04-11
BY Barbara Bell

So easy to make, so easy to wear
you'll feel fresh and efficient in this
simple, crisp house frock.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. l342 is
designed for sizes "a, 36. 38. 40, AZ,
A, 46 and 48. Size 36 requires A.
yards of 35 or 80 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.
Box 80, Station G, New York 10,
N. Y.
Thirty-two pages of Inspiration
that's what you'll find in the Spring
and Summer Fashion Book. Smart
styles for clever fingers Send to-
day for your copy-10 cents.
Evening star., 1945-04-11
MILK SEPARATES?
REQUESTED by Mrs. w. r. B.,
WaShinQtOn.l

Can some one tell me how to keep
milk from separating when used in
potato casserole dishes such as seal
loped potatoes and ham and potato
casserole? Curds form on the po-
tatoes. I use slow oven about
$50 degrees.
Evening star., 1945-04-11
TO MAKE FRIENDS AND DO
HELPFUL WORK.
(ThdnkS to Mrs. L. G. A.,
WdShiuOtOn.

WdShtngton.)
We have noticed inquiries in youl
column from wives of officers ano
enlisted servicemen regarding in
formation on an organization which
they might join in order to meet
other women and find interesting
work to do in their spare time.
There is a separate committee OF
the American Red Cross where Serv-
ice wives are always welcome. 1t is
the Army Navy Committee, District
of Columbia Chapter. This COM
mittee is stated by wives of service
personnel, and they will be most
happy to help others find an out
let for their spare time in some sort
of volunteer work best suited to
their experience and ability. All
branches of the services are repre-
sented by wives of servicemen doing
volunteer work in Red Cross, and
one is almost certain to meet wom-
en- with mutual interests.
For further information all those
interested should call Republic
5000, Extension LOT, or come in and
visit at the Army-Navy Committee
desk in the OAR Building, Seven
teenth and D streets NV, any time
from 10 am. to 4 pm. Mondays
through Fridays
REMOVING STITCH MARKS?
requested By Mrs. B. K,
Alexandria,
enjoy reading the Clearing
House tremendously. and wonder
whether any of your readers can
answer the following for me:
My mother has given me fur
Jacket that formerly was hers. In
side her name was written and,
though l have removed the stitching
from the monogramming, the name
Is still clearly visible on the black
satin lining. I can find no way to
remove these telltale marks.
If any one can help me, I would
very much appreciate their prompt
answers, as 1 expect TO leave Wash
ington shortly and I'm sure no other
city has an RICH! Much thanks.
MAPLE SUGAR?
(ReQueSted by Mrs. r. q. B.,
Silper Spring.
Can some one give me some
recipes using maple sugar?
x
BROILING FILLETS.
(ThankS to Mrs. L. B. S.,
WaShington)
In response to your difficulty in
broiling f1llets, 1 suggest that you
leave your broller door open an inch
or so to allow the oil vapors to es-
cape.
1 don't wonder that you are afraid
TO try itfagain My husband sug-
gests that you might stand by with
a fire eXtinguisher in hand. 1t was
good of the firemen to save the fish.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-09

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-10-08


The President Says
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
NV dear Mr.. Aldrich:
should approve heartily the decision Of the National War Fund
to carry OF with al undiminished sense Of responsibility to
u om forces and to our friends who suffered most in the
long and bitter war.
One reason. and reason enough. is that all efforts,
full vigor.
Another e O is that u concern for the morale end
well-being Of our WI forces must carry through to the happy
hour when a proud America 6 an take back to it's hearts and homes
the mon and women who have won the fight.
And there is a third reason, perhaps not 81 readily
understood, but which & scarcely be- over-emphasized.
We have won the military fight, but are virtually just
beginning the fight on famine, pesti1ence and general Distress
And I say to you, with full knowledge Of what URRA can dos and
by public funds, that the private agencies Of the National Weir
Fund have a special task to do that is Indispensable and unique.
What these agencies have done, and al do, is
important out OF all proportion to tho relatively small funds
involved. In n o other way on the American people themselves
concern, and their determination that Justice and mercy shall
prevail in this world, with the help Of every good man end
woman, and with the blessing Of God.
May /, therefore, wish success to the National War Fun
and all it's associated state and community va funds, in the
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-30
How Could Nome Hi Be Improved?

The following article appeared in the November issue of North Star" the monthly publication of the Nome High School:
 IDEAS
 How could Nome Hi be inn proved?" This is question many people ask themselves. Now, we, the authors of this article and the other students of the Staff of the North Star, are asking you that question. We would like to have your opinions.
 We have a few ideas that we think might improve the school. It might sound to you as though we were just trying to make play of everything we do. This is not true and we want you all to know right here and now that we aren't thinking of ourselves, but we are thinking of every individual of Nome High School, and also the, school itself.
 Many students of this school are in disagreement with the poli- cieS of this school, and we would like some ideas on the matter to try and clear up the disagree mentS.
 We believe that the students who go to school every day should have some privileges in obtaining the gym for at least two or three night a week for different activi- ties.
 The subject of skating has also arisen. Mr. Thompson, Principal of Nome Hi agrees whole-hearted- ly with the students that we should have skating. MT. Jones
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-30
"Priority" Blaze Destroyed As
 Rabies PrecautiOn

ALBANY, N. r., Nov 30-(P)- "Blaze," Elliott Roosevelts bull mastiff, won in fight with the late Presidents Scottie Fala, but paid for the victory with his life. The State Health Department said Blaze would have to be destroyed as a precaution, but an examina- ton of Blaze's head showed the dog didn't have rabies.
 Fala met Blaze at the Hyde Park estate Saturday and fur be- gan to fly. Fala needed several stitches to close wounds and was weak from loss of blood.
 Blaze broke into the news last January when three servicemen were bumped off transport plane because the mastiff had higher priority.
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-30
LAVINIA WALLACE YOUNG

Rev. and Mrs. Paul Carlson in charge during the absence of the Methodist Missionary. Sunday II am. - Sunday School Service. Rev. E. Amundson will preach.
 Thursday 7:30 pm. - Midweek Prayer Service. Thursday-Choir rehearsal after prayer service. Saturday 7:30 pm. - Sun d a y School teachers meeting for les son study and discussion.
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-30

pass away the long winter nights. Everyone in the community would enjoy these dances as much as the students.
 We know some of you are say ing: "I can't dance" That is be- cause you never had much of a chance to learn and we would like
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-30

says that he would like to see the students be able to have skating. He said, Ut won't ruin the floor as they have to take the varnish off next spring and re-sand it."
 Why couldn't the students give more dances than just one? It would be something to do to help
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-30
NAZARENE CHURCH
Rev. Lewis I. Hudgins. Pastor

Rev. Lewis I. Hudgins. Pastor
 Two marks of a Christian-giv- ing and for-giving. 1000 am. Singspiration and Sun day School classes. HOO am. Morning Message, Dare to Do Right" 7:30 pm. Singspiration. 800 pm. Evening Message, Ten Tests of Good Religion Friday Prayer meeting 7:3O pm
 You are ever welcome to attend these services.
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-30
MIR. AND MRS. BERNIER RETURN FROM FAIRBANKS

MT. and Mrs. Henry Bernier, returned from Fairbanks last eve- ming. MT. Bernier, who is man. ager of the N. C. Store, went to Fairbanks last week for medical attention.
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-30
ALASKA EVANGELIZATION
 SOCIETY

Main St. just West of Polet's Store Rev. and Mrs. Geo. H. Loveless.
 Missionaries Sunday:
 200 pm. Sunday School. 7:3O pm. Gospel Service. Thursday:
 3:30 pm. Child Evangelism
 Class after school. Friday:
 7:30 pm. Bible Study and Prayer.
 You Are Invited-Everyone Is Welcome
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-30
CHURCHES
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Masses
FEDERATED CHURCH

10:30 am. Sunday School. 7:45 P. M. Evening Worship Serv-
 ice. Rev. Capener will speak.
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-30
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER, 30, 1945

to give you this opportunity.
 What do you say, kids, let's try and make this a better school for students and faculty.
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-30

Passenger traffic on American railroads was almost four times as great in l943 as in 1889.