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Evening star., 1946-12-24

wishes to secure a copy of poem,
used on Sammy Hayes program, il
she will write to the radio station
over whose network the program
was presented and request the poem
giving all the details as to the date
presented and the name of the
poem, and inclosing stamped
self addressed envelope. 1t will be
mailed back to her without delay
I have cured a number of poems
in this manner.
JACKIE FROST"
From Mrs. J. w. M, Washington.
To Mrs. H. w. K, Alexandria. I
am happy to be able to supply the
words to the song, Jackie Frost" a
favorite of mine when was child.
Jackie Frost. Jackie Frost. came in the
Left the meadows that he crossed, all
cleaning white;
Painted with his silver brush. every win
Kissed the leaves and made them blush,
blush and blush again.
"Jacxie Frost. Jackie Frost. crept round
the house.
Sly as a silver fox. stin as mouse;
Out our little Jenny came. blushins Ike
Up jumped Jackie Frost and pinched her
little noSe,
Il 4
DRIPPING PIPES?
RECIPE OFFERED.
from Mrs. J. F., Wasiatagton.)
Does anv one have a remedy for
dripping pipes in basement apart
ment? Have been told there Is
nothing that will prevent this con-
dition, but have great faith in the
practical experience of your readers!
If any one is interested in direc-
tions for a delicious fruit cake that
takes only minimum of ingredients
and time, I will send it to you. I
consider it foolproof for even an in
experienced cook like myself.
Leave your column as is; the only
thing I don't read is plant news,
but others do.
x n X X
COMPOST HEAP.
From Mrs. H. ~, Greenbelt.)
In answer to Mrs. M. S. B., Wash
ington, regarding the making OF a
compost heap, here are the details:
There are several methods of pre-
pairing a compost heap. One SIM
Pile way is to pile all the dead leaves
in a corner of the yard, or out be-
hind the garage. Cover them with
a thin layer of dirt to hold the
leaves in place. Be sure it is out
in the open and let nature take its
course. Continue to pile alternate
LAYERS of dead leaves and thin lay
ers of earth on top for two or three
years. BY this time the bottom OF
Evening star., 1946-12-24

No. 1-For a mans bedroom,
bathroom or dressing room mas
culine looking containers filled
with bold, sturdy plants, are the
perfect decorative accent. Just
now appropriate containers are
apt to be a problem. They need
not be if your will use some OF
those good looking bottles, jars
and TASKS in which mems toilet
preparations, condiments and
potables are being packaged. See
that the man in your life" uses
the contents of his Christmas
Jars and bottles SO that you may
use them, plant filed, for beau-
tification. The bathroom, with its
moist atmosphere, is the one
spot where plants will flourish IN
Evening star., 1946-12-24
POEMS WANTED?
GNATS.
SUGGESTIONS.

| From Mrs. II. L. c., Tdkonld Park. J
Would some one please publish In
the RCH the words to song which
begins "Off in far country, way
over the sea, was born wee baby,
baby like Thee"
I would also like to have the words
to song which begins Don't you
cry, honey. just stay In your own
backyard"
These words will be greatly appre-
ciated as the songs were sung to me
in my very early childhood and
hold a nostalgia sweetness.
One reader asked what the little
bugs, flies or gnats we're and how to
control them, that hovered in her
garbage pail have some such in
sects in my new tiled bathroom.
They seem to come out of the over
flow drain in my lavatory. I would
like to know what they are and how
to kill them, if one of your readers
have had a similar experience with
them.
The RICH is a great pleasure as
we'll as help to me and I love it "as
is" even to an occasional rebuttal.
Oh, yes. more power to the girl
who would keep us in short dresses!
Why not obtain the names of news
papers in every city and send this
letter our friend wrote on the
subject to each paper to be pub
lished in the woman's page. 1t would
be work, but I for one am willing to
help and I think it would pay big
dividends! .--.. .
X
st SHALL HAVE LEISURE"
(From Mrs. H. C. G., Washington.)
For Miss v. l.. NJ, Arlington:
surely by starting
To weave the stun,
Christmas is made OF
Early enough
To spread its cheer
In q hundred ways
shall have finished
With busy days.
Before the holiest
Eve comes down.
! shall have leisure
To find the town.
And the lovely Babe
In the gathering gloom,
For whom too often
There is no room.
X X X
Evening star., 1946-12-24

the heap is well rotted and pro-
vides excellent fertilizer.
Another way is to dig large hole
in an unused corner of the yard or
garden and repeat the process as
above.
The best and most successful
compost heap I have ever seen was
one along the north side OF a barn.
1t was built out of ''two-by -fours"
and l-inch boards. 1t stood about
3 feet high and was about 4 feet
wide by feet long. 1t stood up
of the ground few inches and had
a good solid floor. The bottom
board along the front was 10 or IL
inches wide and hinged to the one
next above it SO that it could swing
easily and could even be hooked
up by a substantial hook and eye
at each end. Each fall all the
leaves were raked up and piled in
this box and covered by manure to
depth of 2 or inches. This later
is not essential, but does give a
ricer fertilizer. Being under the
caves of the barn, it had plenty of
moisture. After four or five years
the compost was shoveled out from
the bottom while the leaves were
added at the top. .s, &,
AS I recall it was used for many
years and the process could continue
indefinitely or as long as the floor
of the box held out.
STIFFENING CROCHET BASKET
From Mrs. D. M. T., Washington }
I am able to answer a request
made by Mrs. M. S. B.. Washington
about starching and stiffening lace
crocheted basket. I made myself
one one time and starched and
stiffened mine in this way.
Insert a glass in basket. Turn
basket upside down on ironing board
and stretch and pin top down fiat
in a true circle. Dampen entire bas-
ket thoroughly, by patting and rub
bling with a cloth dipped in very
thick cooked, hot starch made half
sugar and half starch. Make solu-
ton as much according to size and
height of basket.) Tip Classified
pedestal of basket over at an angle
Hold in place by running a thread
through one of the scallops around
base, tied down to pin on ironing
board. Allow to stand until thor
oughly dry and set. Il let mine stand
overnight.) Remove from board
when dry. Run knife blade down
between crochet and glass to loosen
Clean glass and return to basket.
Another way to stiffen is to use
Evening star., 1946-12-24
Over the Back Fence
By Isabel Hackeff

By Isabel Hacken
On about December 90 the Family Prvder makes an annual
bother with Christmas stockings this year.
the teen ayers have certainly outgrown them.
Christmas stockings hanging the mante OF course with
upstairs while visions ps dance through
their They with small figures large paamas toddng
with teddy bears and dolls ana
college woman said the F. p
referring certainly wouldn't expect to hang
up stocking childish for girls VINO are oo
psck and have their own house
keys
logical person. has the idea that
the line outgrow Christmas stockings He has
trying Christmas
hanging three of his largest socks
from the filled with bottles OF perfume
Evening star., 1946-12-24

many modern homes. Plants look
well in these jars which are remi-
niscent of an 18th century apo
tfecary shop. Try variegated
Diffenbachia in water for an ef-
feet which is superbly virile.
No. 2-If you're planning a bit
of change or a touch of green
cry for Johnny's room when he
is home from school you might
use a terra Gotta flagon or flask
with Indian motif and rawhide
thong. The leather thong makes
this water bottle a splendid wall
container. Jugs of this type are
perfect for ranch-style interiors
or mems rooms which are fur
nished with manly simplicity.
Try pothos or philodendron IN
these containers-in water.
Evening star., 1946-12-24
st SHALL HAVE LEISURE"
IONSlLLECloM 7 !
TROPICAL FRUIT?

From Mrs. S. S., Alerdndrid)
Please tell me the best way to pre-
pare a 3-year-old for tonsillectomy
so that it won't be terrifying ex-
perience. Would appreciate an early
answer.
Would also like to know how and
when to serve branded tropical
fruit,
Evening star., 1946-12-24

Pattern No. 3O27 is designed for
sizes II, II, 13, IA, Is and 18. Size
IL requires AS yards of IS or 80 inch
fabric; shorter length, As yards.
For this pattern, send 25 cents in
coins, your name, address, pattern
number and size wanted to Barbara
Bell, The Washington Star, P. o. Box
90, Station G, New York 10. N. Y
Evening star., 1946-12-24

You will cherish a bedspread or
tablecloth crocheted in this lovely
motif. 1t is surprising how quickly
the beautiful . finished design takes
shape. An heirloom for your family
don't miss it!
Send IS cents (coin) for pattern
No. R1654 to Peggy Roberts, The
Washington Star, P. o. Box 100, Sta
ton G, New York ]9, N. Y. Please
include your postal zone number.
Evening star., 1946-12-24

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Evening star., 1946-12-24
WEDGEWOOD VASES?

from Mrs. G. W., Arlington.)
There Is information I would like
on Wedgewood. I have two very
old vases that a collector tells me
are Wedgewood. I was under the
impression Wedgewood made only
pottery and china. These vases are
tall, purple glass with lovely, white
painted Grecian figures on them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14

for holding small plants or art ob. jCctS, 1t could be made longer and wider to serve as book shelf.
 It can be moved from one room or from one apartment to another, since the lighting strip is not built in to the wall but has cord which plugs into the baseboard outlet, just as pin-up lamp would do.
 The ceiling fixture was denuded of it's dangling chains and the sock cts brought up close to the ceiling Then, 60-watt silvered bowl bulbs with inverted cone shades were added to give it modern air. The rejuvenated ceiling fixture doesn't show in the picture, but it plays an important part in obtaining soft, overall lighting for the room.
 The floor lamp at the right was treated to a six-inch plastic diffus- ing bowl a larger shade to give a bigger spread of light, and 1O0- watt bulb to take the place of the previous 60-watt.
 The eyes that live and work in this room now have high quality and quantity of light to see by, and it's certainly a far pleasanter place to call home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
By Mfss MARY WEBER General Electric Co. Home
 Lighting Specialist

It was really fun to redo the lighting in this simple, apartment living room for 1t resulted, not only in making the room more livable and charming, but even in popping up the personality of the career woman whose home it is.
 The whole lighting change was effected for less than $25, including the clever strip of luminline lighting hidden under the shelf on the wall above the desk, the two new pin to-the-wall lamps, and rehabili- tation of one of the floor lamps and the ceiling fixture.
 The new lighting brought about such a happy transformation that the owner was inspired to invest a few more dollars to paint the walls a lighter color, replace the old desk with one of blond wood, and reup- holster the chair at the right.
 Like so many small apartment living rooms, this one had a number of angles which made the redeco- rating and relighting project some thing of a problem. There was the extreme narrowness of the room
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14

which made the arrangement of furniture and floor lamps difficult matter; there was the ever-present radiator, which precluded using either a floor lamp or table lamp at that end of the davenport; there was an unsightly old ceiling fixture, one of those antique models with bare bulbs, dangling at the end of chains; there was a protruding sec ton of wall to complicate the fur niture arrangement.
 Large pin-up lamps were chosen for the reading light at both ends of the devanport for economy req sons and because of the space limi- tations. But there seemed no solu- tion for lighting the desk (surely one more wall lamp would be too manyD than the small decorative shelf with the luniline bracket at- tached underneath.
 This little shelf with the lighting strip below it could be easily copied by any one handy with home tools. The total cost for the wooden shelf and the lighting strip was about $8 less than the price of good lamp for the desk, even had there been room for it.
 While this particular shelf is used
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14

A new type glass-doored fireplace shield is on the market which is supposed to permit heat to pass through it into the room while pre- venting the passage of spaks, dirt, fumes and smoke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14

Available in rich variety of plain and agate colors, it has a higher luSter.
 Among the advantages this type of wall material claims are that it will not warp, swell or craze. It is non- absorbent and resistant to staining and to cigarette burns. Ap- plications of soap and water are said to keep it clean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
 Popular

Linoleum, once confined chiefly to floors, has branched out in the home and is now regarded as an attractive and practical surface for sink tops and drainboards. Be- cause of it's resil.ency, 1t reduces chatter and retards breakage of dishes.
 On drainboards or other areas where water is spilled or splashed, the success of the installation de- penos almost entirely upon the qual- ity of workmanship in making the seams and edges tight and water proof
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
CoIors Help. Interiors

The interior colors of a home may nave considerable influence on the summer comfort of the home owner, as 1t is universally agreed that cer- tain colors suggest heat and others give an impression of coolness.
 One painting authority suggests that a bedroom furnished in good taste would faeture pastels. Recom- mended were bedroom walls and woodwork in a soft pale pink with venetian blinds planted to match. Swag draperies at the windows should be glazed chintz to match walls and. trim, with an over-pat- tern of sprigged bouquets combin-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
Opaque Glass
 Beinq Revived

An opaque structural glass panel ing, long a favorite for modern store, theater and building fronts, is making its entry into the home.
 This glass paneling is becoming increasingly popular for walls and wainscoting in kitchens and bath rooms. Besides being ultra-modern in appearance, the material is said to have unusual resistance to wear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
Household Home Hints

An mira red heat lamp is now in production for home use. The bulb Is made of red glass that will not crack if splattered with water while hot. It can be used as spot con- fort heater to chase the chill out of the bathroom, for drying hair, dry ing small laundered articles, etc.
 Regulators by which heating sys- tems can be adjusted manually in- sure even distribution of heat re- gardless of the shape of the room or the location of the register. Controls are placed at the register for easy convenience in handling.
 American ceramists are offering a new line of black and gold pottery artware, well suited to modern home interiors. Some of the attractive pieces include ashtrays, f1gurines, vases, wall brackets, etc.
 An inter communication system for the home gives you direct voice. to-voice contact with any room in your house. All household questions that may be at your finger tips can be answered merely with the press of button.
 Metal moldings to be used in bathrooms and kitchens are back on the market. Special treatment of the molding should insure tight and permanent adherence of metal shell to wood.
 Don't be surprised if the next time you admire the drapes in a home you are told they are made of glass fiber. They are f1reproof, will not fade and said to be soft as silk.
 You won't have to tumble around in the dark for the light switch in your home of tomorrow. A plastic electric eye switch plate equipped with a tiny electric lamp that glows when the lights it controls are out, has recently been put on the market
 A new type glass-doored fireplace shield is on the market which is supposed to permit heat to pass through it into the room while pre- venting the passage of spaks, dirt, fumes and smoke.
 4- new door stop is on the market which is installed over the top knuckle of the door hinge and is held secure by the hinge pin. The elimination of old floor stops should make cleaning floors with a dust mop or sweeper more convenient.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
Bottled Gas

In some areas where gas is not supplied by a gas company, bottled gas is available for those who pre- fer it to other fuels. It is delivered in steel cylinders, and as they be- come empty they are exchanged at regular intervals by the companies selling it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
orrect Illumination Imperative to Home Comfort
How to Relight c LiUing Room.

BELOw-BefOre {. This living room, small and badly lighted, was fertile field for . home lighting specialist to go to work on. The extreme narrowness of the room, the radiator and protruding wall section presented difficult nght-placing problem, which was very nicely solved. See the change effected in the AFTER picture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14

ing lavender, blue and green.
 The furniture, it was suggested, should be painted blue with antique finish, while the dressing room should be done in turquoise blue, relieved by white venetian blinds with blue tapes.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-10-25
Woodrow Stokes
Is Badly Injured
In Street Crash

Woodrow Stokes, of route three,
Henderson. received serious injuries
i'll q hcad-On collision between his
motorcycle and Il 1894 Ford driven
by Sarr!Hl \. Perry. colorci. of Kit
trcll. al the Garnett Strecl-Ra!cish
road intersection last night about
,l:l5 O'clock. the highway patrol o.
fic" reported today.
According 10 information. Tie au-
;o"CDI!c was t"aN cling south on
Garnet, street and started 10 cut
across 1t Gateway filling station and
cull.CCd hCad-on with the motor
cylc. which was headed north.
StUEc> Was injured about The jaw
and mead and was reported in .
serious condition. The wpiulCy'"
WAS damaged considerably ami the
giGh, front Of the automobile WAS
badly smashed
Perry WAS placed under bond Cj
$500 tor careless ana reckless G"iy-
Ing. n'l'ctIrg serious injur" ~
Stokes. and WAS released today Uu-
dor bond
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-10-25

Harris, junior past counCilcr: Mrs.
AGa Nine;te. -. Rocky Mount. ASSOC
c.ate junior past councillor: MIS-.
Alma Evans. OF Raleigh, vice coun-
Cilor; Mrs. Olcna Smith. OF Raleigh.
associate councillor, Mrs. Dolly Bell,
CT Rocky Mount. associate vice coun-
c.lor: Mrs. Anne Oakly. OF Rocky
Mount. conductor; Jim Whitney, OF
Raleigh. warden; Mrs. Daisy Walk
er. q! Rocky Mount. recording sec
Rotary: Mrs. Alvigaua Lee. OF Ra-
leigh. assistant recording secretary:
Mrs. ThCluI F!pOctt. Of Henderson.
financial secretary: Mrs Iucz LLOYD.
o. Raleigh. treasurer: Jim RObcr-
son. OF Rocky Mount, inside Scu;!n-
ell: Mrs, Mamie Whitney. of Raleigh.
outside Sen,puci.
Councils COMPRISING the distric,
are Nash No. - and Rocky Mount
No. 81, 10th ."om Rocky Mount.
Warren No. 80. from Norlina: VIC
tory No. 10. from Raleigh: Carolina
No. ;. from Elizabeth City ana
Vance No. 80. from Henderson
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-10-25
South Henderson
Baptists TO Have
Rally On Sunday

There will be 4 SUNDAY school
church beginning Sunday al ga
O'clock and Continumg through Sun
day. November -. Rev. Leonard
Thomas, the pastor. announced To-
day.
Goal for the rally is 500 members
by November ~. and the motto IS
"CruSadinG For Christ" y prize Is
L. be given the class having IN"
largest increase in members nj the
close of the rally.
Present enrolment OF the Sunday
school Is about 26+ members. Boo
GrISSom Is superintendent.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-10-25

W. Ic2rd, pastor OF North Nsnder-
son Baptist church, MES III charge.
and burial was i'll Elmwood ccnIe-
terry. She died ut her home WedneS-
day neon after m illness ol s.. c:al
years. Besides her parents. our
brothers and three sisters survive.
her ri aScmfwy CtaOi Cmlw ma NJ
ADD jerks FUNERAL
Active paulbearCrS Tor the fun
eral were: Clyde Crabtrcc. Daniel
Orr. Erwin Ayscue. ErbC AySCu".
David Ayscuc. Matthew pcHryc.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-10-25
BYRNES AND WIFE
WILL VIEW GAME

Columbia. s. G.. Oct. 2i-,.P, -
Secretary of State ard Mrs James
Byvuv> arrived here 10y plane to-
day - attend the Clcmsun-Suv.h
Carolina football game. Byrucs.
trustee of Clemson college. Was 10
e the @@rs; OF college and state o.
i:C:uiS
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-10-12
Missiissiippians
In The Service

Okinawa Corporal Tim Smith,
recently assigned to the oath In
fantry, has been assigned the duty
of driving a truck. for the Regi-
mental Motor Pool.
Cpl. Smith attended the Linal
High School in Jackson, Miss. His
wife, Dorothy, and his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Tim Smith are. now re-
siding in Belzoni, Mississippi.
Oknawa-Private Henry E. Hay
mes, 20, of Route Box 214, Louis
vile, Miss, has been given the as
signment of a duty soldier with
the oath Infantry Regiment.
Pvt. Haynes is a former student
Of Center Hill High School of
Louisville, his father Mr.. j. H.
Haynes is also a resident of Louis
vile. Pvt. Haynes departed for
overseas duty April 80, 1916.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-10-12
From The State
Health Officer

It's a wise visitor who knows
when to leave. If you would make
your visit to sick friend the
pleasant experience you want it to
be, then don't stay too long. People
who are i'll or convalescent usually
overestimate their strength. Seeing
a friend stimulates them and gives
them a false sense of well-being.
Leave before signs of tiredness APP
pear.
Avoid commenting on the patti
ent's appearance. Sick people are
inclined to be sensitive. They know
they are not looking their best,
and they are not looking their best,
and they are not really helped by
a too-cheerful You look find-Id
never know you had been SICK.
Instead. some admiring or appre-
ciative comment on the appearance
of the room, some NEW gift, or
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-10-12

best of all an account of some
amusing incident is always advis-
able.
When you visit a sick person
dress up; it pleases him to see you
in your best, and flatters him to
think that you took the time to do
it especially for him. BY such little
acts of thoughtfulness do you let
your sick friends know how glad
you are to do anything for him.
Above all, don't be curious. If the
patient wants to tell you what is
the matter with him, and what the
doctor said, be sympathetic and let
him get it off his mind. If he does
not mention his illness, don't refer
to it.
When you are wondering what
to take as gift, a new magazine
is hard to beat. 1t doesn't fade or
spoil. If the patient doesn't care to
look at it today, it remains crisp
and inviting for tomorrow. 1t may
provide hours of entertainment,
and then be passed along to some