Evening star., 1946-02-25

| uIdli 70 Clle 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.
materials to children in hospital
and institutions in Washington a
one of its philanthropic projects TO
l946. We would greatly appreciat4
contributions of old Christmas
Valentine or other cards or picture
That are colorful and suitable TO
ch1ldren's scrapbooks. If you cal
help, please call Georgia 5O5S.
X X X X
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Information sent In by the fol-
lot0ing has been forwarded to
the individuals for whom 1t pas
intended:
o.. J. D.. Brookland; Mrs. v. S.,
Mount Rainier; Mrs. w. T. s.,
Warrenton, Va; Mrs. A. w., Front
Royal, Va; Mrs. H. S. B., Wash
tngton GroUe, Md; Mrs. S. H. J.
w. Bethesda: Mrs. B. R., Silper
Spring; Mrs. R. w., Mrs. M. F. X,
Takomd Park; Mrs C. R., Mrs.
C. r., Mrs. R. w. w., Mrs. E. M,
Mrs. c. H. ~, Washington.
Our thanks to these readers,
1DhoSe contributions 1Uere similar
to Others previously receiued:
Miss M. C. L., Alexandria; Mrs.
r. w. D., Arlington: Mrs. w. P.
S., Mrs. C. M, Mrs. C. D. S.,
Washington.
Application tor future RCH
book-it and When-hus been
filed for Mrs. J. w. B., Arlington.
UNLOCKED SIRUP FROSTING.
(From Mrs. C. B., Ber,Dyn, MdJ
Here is my recipe for uncookee
sirup frosting. Add dash of sal
and l teaspoon vanilla to 2 egg
whites and beat until stiff but no
dry. Gradually add / cup light corr
sirup, beating until frosting stands
in peaks. Hope this is what vol
want.
EDUCATED MOUSE.
(From Mrs. M. D. D., Alexandra.
A reader was having trouble witt
an educated mouse, side-steppine
all kinds of enticing tidbits. After
similar efforts, we caught our mouse
genius by merely toasting a piece o1
bacon with match before setting
the trap. A piece of cheese treated
the same is also good. The toasted
aroma seems to undo the houses
will power.
BISCUIT MIX?
(From Mrs. S. H. J. W., Bethesda J
I would like a recipe for a biscuit
mix, something like the one fol-
cornbread that was published some
time ago.
LAYETTE NEEDS.
(From Mrs. S. F. c., Bethesda, Md. }
For Mrs. j. j. M, have listed the
items found necessary for a limit
ed layette. I agree with her it is
wise to buy only essentials as in
fants' clothes are outgrown so
quickly.
Clothing and Bedding: Three
shirts (sleeveless for summer), 3 knit
nighties (drawstring at sleeves and
fee0, 3 wrappers or kimonos (for
daytime wear), receiving blankets
3 soakers or knit pants (these take
the place of rubber pants and are
more comfortable for baby as they
allow evaporation 2 pairs booties
3 sweaters, 2 dresses and slips for
girl (buy after baby comes, 2 knit
suits for boy (after baby comes,
plastic material bibs, bonnet and
mitten set, 3 blankets, part wool;
all-wool blankets (get large enough
to use on crib for several years.
mosquito netting (cheesecloth will
do), firm mattress, 6 sheets, 2 rub
Der sheets, small quilted pads
(place on top of Sheet, 2 washable
waterproof pads for carriage and
play pen, small pillows for use in
carriage, carriage robe or shawl.
For Feeding: l6 bottles (time will
be saved if formula is made for two
days at once and stored in type o1
bottle which has sealed-in nipple)
16 nipples and caps, bottle brush
metal funnel PLASTIC ones crack
when boiled, fine strainer, bottle
sterilizer with rack, can opener
metal measuring spoons, enamel OF
pyrex saucepan for boiling water
large pan with lid for boiling uten.
sils (pressure cooker is excellent).
Bath Supplies: Bath oil (minera
oil is cheaper and better for bab,
If he has rash), baby powder (corn.
starch may be used if baby ha!
rashD, baby soap and soap dish
cotton squares, 2 dozen safety pin
Gall Sizes, boric acid, cleansing tbs
sues, bath towels, washcloths,
comb and brush set, jars for liquids
cotton swabs, etc. "a set may b'
made from relish jars), tray O.
basket to hold supplies.
Miscellaneous: Thermometer fo
baby's room, rectal thermometer
training chamber, baby record book
scales (needed for only 3 or
months so borrowed ones will suf
fce).
Following is a list of articles
found I could get along very wel
without, although most baby book
list them. Perhaps other reader
can add to this group by suggesting
substitutes or omissions. Fancy jar
(use relish jars and paint, abdom
inal binders Is inch by inch fan
nelette can be useO, hose, batl
thermometer (use elbow test), fac
masks (use large handkerchief
special measuring pitcher for for
mula Il measure in bottles as
pitcher is too large to fit in m
sterilizing saueepan), bottle warme
(pan of warm water is better, rub
ber pants. This is quite long, but
believe she will find it complete.
(From Mrs. E. r., Washington.)
In answer to Mrs. j. j. M, Alex
andria, I will try to help. AS fo
clothing, three or four light weigh
gowns, none are needed in midsum
mer here, believe me. Three o
four summer shirts. I have foun'