Evening star., 1946-04-10
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porch furniture out In the rain
and their dog chewed on some of
the Stats. Since l would like to
use this furniture this spring, I
would like to know how to remove
the remaining finish, repair the
Stats and what to use for a new
finish?
GAMES?
From Mrs. NJ. X. M, Alexandria,
A group of mothers in my neigh
borhood is planning a supervised
play-yard activity period each day
for all the children. There will be
two mothers on duty" each two
hour period, 1912 am. and 2::30-
4:30 pm. The children range in
age from 2-5 years. We hope to
interest them in group games; the
main problem Is finding enough
games to keep them interested.
There will be about IL or Is chill
dren. Any suggested games or rec
commended books or other sources
of information will be appreciated
very much.
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COMMENTS AND HINTS.
(From Mrs. E. L. K, Arlington)
There are so many things to write
about to you Clearing House
friends, l hardly know where to
begin. First of all, I wish to COM
mend the contributors for their
helpful answers to problems pre-
Sented. If only our world of ma
tions would emulate this spirit of
friendliness and earnest desire to
help one another we would not to-
day be living in an atmosphere
frought with discord and distrust.
Whenever I read young moth
er's letter on her difficulties with
formulas, training, nap schedules,
etc., I wish I could set her mind at
ease. l realize how great and how
serious each little problem seems
to her, but after handling five ba-
bies, 1 have found that the one
thing most necessarys is to ap-
proach all these baby problems
calmly and sensibly. 1t really isn't
so important if a baby drinks from
a cup at six months, or if it hangs
to its precious bottle for two years.
1t is important that it get the nee
essary quota of milk. That ap-
plies to other foods, too. If, for
a time, a baby refuses certain
food, don't get panicky (like I did
with my firsD. 1t will eventually
get over it, if you don't make an
issue of it. Following a pediatri-
clans advice is much the best way,
rather than trying to do what the
mothers of other babies are doing.
1t seems to me that SO much at
tention today is being given to ma
terial needs of child and family,
that we are apt to lose our perspec-
tive about the business of living. 1t
is mothers grave and complex re-
Sponsibility to turn out a family of
children that are not merely healthy
but are kind, good, loving, generous
and particularly that they are aware
OF their fellow man and their duty
toward society.
A prospective bride was asking
about housekeeping hints. l have
found product sold in gasoline sta
tions to be excellent in cleaning
floors. Cleaning the oven by laying
an ammonia-soaked rag in it over
night, AS was recommended by one
good RICH friend has saved me
hours of work
With SO many children in Europe
and the Pacific areas bordering on
starvation, it behooves us all to be
not only thrifty in our Kitchens but
to save and actually use the money
Tor food to send overseas. We have
a small club, organized for the pur-
pose of packing boxes of food and
to send directly to orphan
ages and hospitals in Europe. We
meet every two weeks and mend
clothes that are not in good repair
That same evening, we pack all the
food and clothing that each men,
ber brings. We divide the cost of
equally among us. II anyone
wishes any information concerning
the kinds of clothing and food to
send and also where to send it, I will
be glad to tell them. Our phone is
Oxford 0851.
VIC oiC vel IlGCl CStSu III IL IOlleTS. |
Can anyone give lis advice on the
merit Of the stationary and porta BILE |
types?
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WASHING BLOUSE?
From Mrs. c. A. B., Washington. } |
I, for one, do not favor a column
AS it is, there is some
thing helpful to everyone in each
edition, regardless Of special inter-
ests.
I have a white sheer blouse with
ace insets of which am very fond.
Can someone please tell me how
>an wash it successfully at home?
Should it be ironed wet or Just
damp? My previous attempts with
sheer blouses have resulted in small
wrinkles or lines in the material.
Would you advise dry cleaning?
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SALT RISING BREAD?
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