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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-07-29
What's YOUR Hobby?
BY Betty Miles

knock blossoms of. Horror-stricken
as some African violet deyotees may
be when they hear she raises some
outdoors, she declares they thrive II
you place them in the shade, not
dense shade, but shade such as that
of tree or house.
African violet growers may appre-
ciate Mrs. Shakelton's venture with
a violet which has been growing and
blooming in water for about four
months. This particular plant is a
dark blue one, and she has also had
white ones bloom in water. She has
never found the elusive yellow type,
but has heard they bloom in Cali
fornia.
AS one device in starting the
plants, Mrs. Shakelton uses flats"
A fiat" is a box inches high con-
tanning soil in which the baby plant
is left until the leaves are the size
of dime She leaves the stem on
for this operation, and the fats are
placed outside. The leaves used are
those cleaned in transplanting and
dividing the plants-she doesn't
make a practice Of breaking plants
for slipping.
She has also started the plants In
water, finding glass or custard cup
effective. She leaves the stems on
in this case. too, and allows the slip
to remain In water until it grows
roots and sprouts small leaves. Aft-
er the slips have been "weaned" in
either of these ways, they are
planted.
Mrs. Shakelton finds the violets
decorative in the bay-window Of her
dining room. She also considers
them boon when a gift for a friend
Is in order.
September first will pose a prob
lem for Mrs. S.-that,s the deadline
set for bringing the violets into the
house. She wants to accustom the
plants to the indoors before the win
ter heat is turned on. The violets
are at their height from Christmas
until April 30.
Practically turning the Office
upside dotDn has failed to locate
letter t0e receiUed from q read
er whose hobby is making toys.
We're Uery interested TN the ladys
hobby-and NED be very grateful
If she'd be kind enough to call OF
,rite US again. And IL any OF yoA
hare hobby that is both inter-
esting and unusual, mont you
please contact Betty Miles, The
EUening Star, Washington A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-07-29
IMPERIAL CRAB.

from Mrs. B. R., Silper Spring.
To Mrs. M. E. NJ, Washington
Imperial crab. Make sauce of
tablespoons butter. 4 tablespoons
flour, 2 cups milk, / teaspoon
worcestershire sauce, u teaspoon
celery, salt and pepper to taste.
Dash of cayenne or Tabasco. Cook
over low heat. Add l egg yolk,
beaten. cook 2 minutes. Remove
from heat and add tablespoons
sherry and almost cup soft bread
crumbs preserving some for top Of
crab, tablespoon minced parsley,
teaspoon chopped onion. Mix
we'll with cups crab meat. Place
in creased open baking dish. SprinA
kle crumbs over top. Bake l hour
at 375 degrees temperature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-07-29
THE HUSBAND:

THE HUSBAND.
Women make themselves ludi-
crous when they set out to show
how smart they are. Note Foxy's
use of "Cro-Magnon head" All she
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-07-29
B AID s KIN =?

Ugly7 All broken out = Get soothing, cool
ing MERCIREX fmercy-reg). Thousands
suffering from externally caused Pimples,
Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne and other unsightly
skin irritations know that MERCIREx
usually quickly relieves itching, smarting.
Contains medical ingredients. FLESH
tinted, smells good, easy to use. Helps check
local infections. Millions Of jars used. Must
relieve or money back At Drug Stores. soc.
Economy size, over twice a. much, n.e6
MER Girl s s; 3;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-07-29
WACKEY WACKEY CAKE.
From B. L. H., Washington. J

TFTOW %. d. n, W uSHFEyLOH.I
In reply to A. L. of Washington
who requests recipe for Wackey
Wackey Cake in the RICH of July Is
I would like to offer mine.
Wackey Cake: Sift into ungreasec
pan IL cups flour (sifted first,
cup sugar, 8 tablespoons cocoa, tea
spoon soda, u teaspoon salt.
Make three depressions. Into first
put l teaspoon vanilla: into second
put tablespoon vinegar; into thiro
put tablespoons melted butter. Add
l cup cold water and stir all to-
gether very thoroughly. Bake in a
350-degree oven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-07-29
FRENCH DRESSING.

From Mrs. L. NJ. j., Laurel, Md
Re French dressing. Have readers
heard the old saying: For a perfect
salad dressing one needs a spend
thrift for the oil, a miser for the
vinegar, wise man for the salt and
mailman to stir them together "
Three-quarters part oil, Il part
vinegar or lemon juice. salt, pepper
and paprika. These proportions and
the seasoning may be varied. To
keep French dressing place it in a
tightly closed jar. Shake jar well
before using. A Glove of garlic
peeled, may be placed in quart OF
vinegar for 6 or 7 days. The garlic
is then removed and the vinegar used
for dressings. Do not hesitate to add
other ingredients, variously favored
vinegars, Worcestershire sauce, chilli
sauce, chutney, curry powder, dried
or fresh herbs, sour or sweet cream,
or cottage cheese.
From Mrs. M. L. w., Washington. J
Here Is an excellent French dress
ing recipe. 1t did not cost 5000, but
it's worth it.
French Dressing: One quart oil.
II cup vingar, 2 egg yolks, l table
spoon sugar, teaspoon salt, tea
spoon dry mustard, teaspoons pa
prika, "a cup catsup, u cup warm
water.
Beat eggs, add dry ingredients and
beat again Add Oil and vinegar al
ternately, add catsup and warm wa
ter, which has been mixed together.
When making waff1es If some corn
starch Is added makes them nice and
crisp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-07-29
CABBAGE HINT.

From Mrs. +. p, Washington
Here is something that I found
quite helpful when boiling cabbage,
broccoli and caulifower. Sprinkle
nutmeg on top of the lid while
cooking. 1t keeps the house from
getting odorous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-07-29
WASHING CLOTHS.

From Mrs. E. w. W, Slper Spring. J
use the following system the year
around TO solve the dishcloth prob
lem-and see no reason why you
could not apply 1t for washcloths
also. Add u to l teaspoon common
household bleach to a quart mason
jar filled with warm soapy water
Put the dishcloth in this for a few
hours or overnight. Rinse out in the
morning and your cloth will be
sweet-smelling, practically spotless
and white. Many apartment kitch-
ems are equipped with range on
which metal cover folds down to
cover the burners. When the cover
Is down, small cloth, like a dish
cloth, will dry out quite quickly when
placed in the center of the cover over
the pilot light. A dishcloth dried
each night in this manner, or during
the day If you work and are away
from your apartment, will seldom
get that offensive odor.
From A. S. P, Chepy Chase, Md
To Mrs. M. d.: Wash and Dish
cloths: Boiling or 10 minutes Is
the only solution I found to be really
effective.
To all mothers who have written
helpful cOmments-thanks! It does
help to realize We are all facing sim
liar problems. But have found that
with my own two youngsters many
problems seem to resolve themselves
as passing phases of growth-often
just as the mother reaches despera-
ton! 1t helps to remember that!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-07-29
SLEEPING PROBLEM.
CLEANING BRASS?

From Mrs. H. E. L., Brentwood
To the lady who has a sleeping
problem with her 5-month -old baby.
I. too, was very much discouraged
with my baby waking for her 2 am.
feeding SO long past three months
when after starting her cereal and
vegetables she suddenly cut both 10
pm. and am. feelings and now at
6 months sleeps from her $50 feed
ing at night until am. without
waking once-not occasionally, but
every night. even when sick from
her whooping cough shot. You
spoke of the doctor strengthening
her formula and since you didn't
speak of solid foods, I assume she
hasn't started them yet. I believe
that will solve your problem as she
must be hungry as the bottle is all
that gets her back to sleep. My
baby has 2 teeth and is cutting
more, but still though sometimes
cross during the day, sleeps we'll. !
might add that she sleeps in her
own room alone so that might be
one reason for such quiet nights,
However, we do not tiptoe around
have the radio on, etc.
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Readers Clearing House

do to him the trouble begins. I al
ways warn relatives and friends to
give the two children the same at
tention In order to ward off I'M
pleasant situations.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-03-08

many tons Insiders also scotched
a story that the FBI had been com
peeled TO release another Red opera
tive in New York City, declaring
that the G-men lacked sufficient
evidence 10 hold the man.
Meanwhile. close observers anxi-
ously awaited the effect OF the
Canadian investigation upon the
already strained British-Russian re-
lations. Though openly admitting
that its military attache had col
.lacted atomic information from Ca
nadians prior TO his recall. Russia
sought TO minimize the incident by
accusing the dominion OF trying 10
divert attention from Communist
championing OF the cause of indie
pendence for subject people.
Weighed with the delicate inter
national situation and an allout
legislative fight for his liberal do
nestle program. President Truman
was further harassed by the ten
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-03-08
Feed Situation Is
Causing Misgivings
Among Stockmen

Approach OF the 1916 crop and
pasture season is being watched
with yearning and misgivings by
stockman all over the west. The
high altitude areas of Arizona are
no reception. 1t has been a difficult
winter for stockmen short of feed
and there are many In that situa-
tion.
From NV own state Of New
Mexico come telephone calls from
people who assure me that cotton
seed cake is selling above ceiling
prices" saws Secretary Anderson at
Washington. They tell me il is be-
ing offered at sS5 to 500 ton.
These are black market prices
based on the desperate need Of men
with steers to feed" The story. he
adds. is the same elsewhere From
the New England states, from the
west coast, from Colorado tele-
grams are pouring in to Washing
ton
We are faced" says Anderson
mot only with insufficient grain
for livestock in this country but
with urgent demand for grain to
save human lives abroad"
In the light OF all this the secre-
tary has called for a re-examina-
tion of all production. procurement
and distribution programs Price
adjustments may be invoked 10
move stock to market with the
least possible consumption of grain
Through all OF this difficult situa-
tion shines one happy fact. Winter
pastures are green In the low areas
OF Arizona. California and Texas
They bear witness 10 the worth
while efforts OF extension workers
TO stimulate pasture production
Feeders with plenty of pasture are
| indeed fortunate this winter
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-03-08
IEXZi[Ohl|l'll'lEll

WASHINGTON. ID. C.-tNWNSl
As Canada's investigation OF its
atomic SPY ring progressed and
rum0rs persisted that ramifications
% the case extended 10 the U. s..
Secretary OF State Byrnes sought to
reassure Americans that this coun-
Try alone still held the all-import-
ant secret of manufacturing the A
bomb.
At the same time. Byrnes took
pains TO deny charges that the state
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-03-08

department had interfered with the
.FBTs probe OF an atomic spy ring
in the L. 5. to avoid giving offense
10 Russia.
Capitol insiders supporte d
Byrnes' public reassurances. scof-
fling at reports that a Russian
agent had been permitted to leave
west coast port with a suitcase
loaded with atomic information.
since plans for all phases OF A
bomb development would weigh
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-03-08
Milk Production
Sets New Record
Despite Strike

Despite the handlcaps under
which Arizona dairymen have been
operating -handicaps which recent
~ led TO a producers strike in the
Phoenix area-the states milk
producers. along with those Of
dairymen all over the country, last
year broke all previous records in
volume OF output This is revealed
In figures just released by USDA.
Not only that but Arizona COWS
produced an average OF $3.50
pounds OF milk each against a
nationwide average of 47S9 pounds
in l945.
In 1915. the figures show. Ari-
zona. with $4,000 head of milk COWS
on farms produced 252.000,000
pounds OF milk during the year
against a production in 1914 Of
only 24g.000.000 pounds from $4,000
head of cows. This was at the rate
OF l0I per cent OF the 1874 pro
duction despite the reduction of l.
600 head Of cows. All OF which re-
fleets credit on the improved prac-
ices on Arizona dairy farms under
the guidance of extension dairy
specialist w r. Van SAINT. OF the
University OF Arizona, who has
hammered consistently for better
pasture programs. record keeping
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-03-08

0Arthur Burtcher returned TO his
home from Florence II pital
Thursday He is suffering from
heart trouble and pneumonia and
is reported to be conyalescing
slowly.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-03-08

0Mrs. Frank Ansbro's four year
old twin daughters were taken to
Florence Hospital Sunday with
pneumonia
eMiss Ruth Miller spent the week
end AT her home in St. Davis.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-03-08

sion within his own party over his
stubborn espousal Of Edwin w.
Pauley's nomination for under
secretary OF the navy.
Personal loyalty long has been
one OF Harry Truman's outstanding
virtues. but In this case party stall
warts believe that he may have
carried his fealty too far. Continu-
ing TO back Pauley In the face OF
former Secretary OF Interior Ickes
charges that the big Californian
had proposed raising 100000 for
the 1914 Democratic war chest II
the government would drop its ef-
forts TO gain title over underwater
oil lands. the politicos fear the
President Is providing the Republi-
cans with damaging campaign am
munition.
Calling upon Pauley himself to
quit Sen. Tom Stewart (Dem.. KY
declared: I'VE have had one Tea
pot Dome experience in this coun-
try, and ! nope we DO not nave an
other one. You can not mix oil,
water and politics
With the objection of state
rightists met by eliminating the U.
s. educational commissioner su-
pervision over administration OF the
act. the house passed the so million
dollar school lunch program by a
Itop-heavy vote OF 275 TO l01 and
sent il to the senate.
Elimination OF the disputed fea-
ture of the bill came after heated
debate during which the state
rightists declared that U. S. super
vision would create a new bureau
craey and open the door to federal
control of education.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-03-08

and proper culling of "boarder'
cows
over the nation a sharp decline
In milk production last fall was
more than offset by an unusually
high spring and summer level of
productoU The national total was
put at 1922 billion pounds for 1915.
more than per cent above the
1874 mark of 1856 billion pounds
and exceeding the previous record
chalked up in 1892 OF 1872 billion
pounds
Milk production per COW was the
highest in the 21 years for which
national estimates are available
There was a record consumption Of
feed concentrates by MIX cows and
pastures throughout the nation
averaged second best in a quarter
century.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-03-08
Start Leveling
Work On Sims Farm

Jack Kleck moved equipment to
the r. B Sims farm west of Ran
dolph T. the West Coolidge Soil
Conservation district. The levellng
job involves moving about 10000
yards OF dirt in order to bring the
so acre field to the uniform slope
Of . Of one per cent without any
side fall along the entire quarter
mile width OF the field
The Lexington advertiser., 1946-05-02

The Cat Birds Are Overdue many
days. If they came at all they dodg-
ed south again to escape the hated
GOODNESS of blackberry winter"
The Lexington advertiser., 1946-05-02
Negro 4-H Club
Rally Is Held

The All Club rally was held Sat-
urday, April 9th, at Ambrose voca-
tional high school The program was
conducted by the county All Club
leader as follows:
Song, "What A Friend We Have
In Jesus; Invocation, Rev. L. S.
Tate; Song, Negro National An
them; Club pledge by All men,
bers and leaders; Report of clubs by
leaders.
Introduction of Miss Virginia M.
Smith, County Home Demonstration
Agent and Miss Louise Edwards.
Miss Smith brought to us whole
some information on the food stu
alton. She made recommendations
for more gardens planted with vege-
tables to met nutritional needs, also
encouraged all to eat same.
Comments by Miss Louise Ed
wards.
The following clubs participated
in club rally: Richland, Bethlehem
Mileston, Mt. Olive, Pine Grove,
Lexington vocational high school,
and Clover.
Willie Ammons, AAA supervisor
for negroes of the state was pres
ent He brought much information
on the food crisis and added life
to the meeting by leading All yells
, and songs.
G. G. Cypress All boys super
The Lexington advertiser., 1946-05-02

visor, was present and brought
much cheer to the audience by lead
ing club song, "Oh Me, Oh My" He
spoke on trends of All club work
and food crisis.
Certificates were awarded to the
following All girls for work done in
1945: Jimmie Hazel Chapple, Jean
Alice Montgomery, Dorothy Rhymes,
Katie Lee Brown, Edith Mccoy.
Special salute was paid to Addie
Smith, girls All leader, who won
$25. bond in a contest conducted
by the State. Jimmie Hazel Chapple
who won $25. bond in State round
up.
Thanks to officials of the town
Junior Chamber of Commerce for
what they did to make the rally en-
joyable.
Daisy Anderson,
Negro Home Dem. Agent,
B. H. Cooper, Negro Co. Agt
The Lexington advertiser., 1946-05-02

times at both theatres, you may
have the pleasure of knowing, has
already been sent, the entire col
lections, to the State Treasurer so
that it may be used as quickly as
possible to fight this dreded disease
that takes the lives of so many peo-
pie of all ages.
As Spencer Tracy, the narrator of
our Fight Against Cancer trailer, so
aptly said, mo matter how little or
how much you gave, someone, some
where will thank you.
Collections, Strand Theatre .$32. 81
Collections, Star Theatre 50.88
The Lexington advertiser., 1946-05-02
Letter of Appreciation

On behalf of the Committee for
the Control of Cancer collections,
the theatre staff of both the Star
and Strand theatres and myself,
would like to take this opportunity
to thank all of our theatre patrons
for the wonderful way that they re-
ceived this campaign and helped to
put it over. And to the young peo-
pie who took up the audience col
lections, so heartily, we also say,
Thank YOU"
The money that you gave, some
of you not just once, but several
The Lexington advertiser., 1946-05-02
CARD OF THANKS

| am in great hopes that every
friend and relative will read this
paper, for l wish to thank everyone
for their cooperation in visiting and
donations that were given to my
father during his illness. We also
thank DR.. Ash and DIR. Brumby for
they never failed to come at every
call.
CTnUEp EAN6rr "
The Lexington advertiser., 1946-05-02

be--or stay--on the public payroll;
somebody with a heart bleeding for
the downtrodden."
A Yellow Breasted Chot's unmis-
taxable chatter comes from the
shrubs right up in town. The Chat
is seldom seen, very timid, seeks
secluded places; has varied re-
pertoire of songs and calls and i'm
itations. Why'd it come to town?
The Cat Birds Are Overdue many
days. If they came at all they dodg-
ed south again to escape the hated
GOODNESS of blackberry winter"
Any Lover of Dogs. Will Appreci-
ate the tribute of IF. S." Editor
Fred Sullens of the Daily News to
his dog Butch who (not 'which'')
recentdy died, Says "F.S.";; Mooney
cannot buy the friendly wag of a
dogs tail and the lovelight in his
eyes" And he believes $50 do d
that; High up in the courts of
Heaven today,-A little dog angel
waits.-I know that my master will
come, says he,-'And when he
comes he will call for me-. And his
master far on the earth below
Forgets sometimes and whistles low,
And the little dog angel cocks his
ears,-And dreams that his masters
call he hears. And l know when at
length his master waits For the
hand of death to open the gates :
The little dog angels joyous bark,
r Will comfort his soul in the
shivering dark"
The Outdoor Sportsmen Of the
Stute will organize at a meeting in
the Jackson City Auditorium on May
10th. Second Friday. Every person
interested in Hunting and Fishing
and the like, both men and women,
is invited, to be present, those who
hunt Quail and Ducks as well as
those who like to chase fox and
rabbits. Owners of bird dogs and
hounds are equally welcome. So are
fishermen with bait or rod and reel.
The State Game and Fish Commits
sion urges the organization of
Sportsman's League and promise
full cooperation. Many counties have
already organized county leagues
and all are urged to. Such a move
is needed if we are to pass to our
children the outdoor pleasures we
have enjoyed. City sportsmen and
Rural sportsmen are equally well
come, the game and fish prop1ems
of both being the same. The $500
dues will include yearly subscript-
ion to an official magazine to be
chosen. Many of us are interested,
let's go to the meeting.
The Lexington advertiser., 1946-05-02
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
PUBLISHER
ESTABLISHED IN 1897

inf under the CT Bill of Rights. It's
reminiscent of the rhythmic Dancing
Director, protege of high placed
woman of former Administration.
Maybe the need of some social graces
TO leave the mass of gruff CTS has
appeared to somebody who wants to
be--or stay--on the public payroll;
somebody with a heart bleeding for
the downtrodden."
The Lexington advertiser., 1946-05-02
Current Comment
BY Henry Willis

80ttle Deaths in the Spanish Wm
were few but death from all causes
(Typhoid, Yellow Fever, intestinal
troubles) for the entire war and the
Philippine Insurrection were 4.3
Qour point three) percent of the
force (not 43) as compared with
seven-tenths of one percent for
World War /. This, to clarity para
graph on the Spanish War as print
ed last week.
Huxel Brunnon Did Fine Job
and an exceptional public service by
persistently publishing jndisputable
facts from the records, of whiskey
sales in Holmes county. We have
ben persuaded that this is a law
abiding, well conducted county. In
deed it has nearly always been so.
II, for time and in sections, it has
seemed to be getting lawless the
people have taken over and success
fully insisted on return to decency
and proper conduct. Since Miss
Brannon has with such courage made
public our fall from grace and the
officers have taken hold it is likely
that we shall get back to decent
ways.
Notionol Service Life Insurance
Policies are the best possible for ex-
service men. The Government pays
all the overhead charges thus saw
ing, roughly, forty percent of the
premium to the insured. Private
companies must collect the cost of
doing business from policyholders,
Government gets it from the tax
payers. If policy has lapsed it may
be reinstated by premium payment
for two months and a health state
ment. Policy carries monthly pay
ments for life, quite comfort to
the wife and babes. Monthly premi-
ums are small and should by all
means be kept until, at least, civil
ian status is determined, and then
. converted to permanent form.
The Worst Roilroud Wreck in
years happened last week when a
fast Burlington Railway passenger
train ploughed into another, stalled
at small town in Illinois. The Sec
ond train travelling at very high
speed-said to be eighty miles an
hour-ran through. two warning sig-
mails, killed fifty persons and hurt
scores more. Curiously the engineer
stayed at his post and escaped, too
dazed to know just what happened.
His fireman jumped and was killed.
Apparently the speed Of the heavy
train was too great for yhe air brakes
to take effective control. II air
brakes could---and did-stop the
turning of the wheels as soon as
applied the cars would leave the
rails and 60 hurtling all over the
landscape. Brakes must be adjusted
to slow a train gradually. Maybe
the distance from the first warning
signal was not enough; maybe the
brakes "went wrong; maybe the
engineer was not sufficiently alert.
Sociul Doncing ond Personality
The Lexington advertiser., 1946-05-02

Sociul Doncing and Personality
Troining are now included in teach