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Evening star., 1946-05-24
Dorothy Dix Says

Among the most pathetic people
in the world are the lonely tragic
souls who have no magic that at
tracts others to them, no gift fol-
making friends; who, in a crowd
are as alone as if they were stranded
on a desert island, and who &c
through life hungering and thirsting
for the companionship and under
standing that they never get.
1t is doubtful if any other class
of unfortunates suffer more than
they do, yet they make no appeal
to the sympathies of their fellow
creatures. and it is rare that any
body ever holds out helping hand
to them. If they were starving
we would feed them If they were
naked, We would clothe them. If
they were sick, we would send them
to hospitals. But we never think
of trying to succor those who are
well and hearty and have money in
the bank, and whose needs are of
the spirit instead of the body.
Yet all about us there are men
and women who are just as hungry
for a little friendliness as a pauper
could be for food and at whose every
source of happiness loneliness gnaws
as cancer might at a vital organ
But while we know what ails them
and the remedy for it, we are too
dumb, or too selfish to apply it. We
Evening star., 1946-05-24

Graham crackers are wonderfully
versatile crackers. You'll find them
often served as an accompaniment
to desserts of all kinds-puddlngs
fruit compotes and ice cream. Peek
under the scrumptious pie filling ana
you'll find graham crackers serving
as pie crust-lending their dlstlnc-
tive flavor and crunchy texture to
make a dessert fit for a gourmet.
Tuck them on the side OF your
favorite salad or make them INTO
elegant French pastries by spread
ing icing. sweetened whipped cream
or one of the prepared packaged
buildings between crackers stacked
five or six high. Frost SIDES ano
tops with the same filings and chill
in the refrigerator for several hours.
Cut in half straight or cornerWlse.
Jams make good filings, too. Frost
them with whipped cream.
Crush and fold them into chilled
applesauce just before serving-or
crumble and mix with marshmal-
lows, dates, nuts and maraschlno
cherries to make luscious roll.
Tuck them into the bottom and
sides of a glass baking dish and
Evening star., 1946-05-24
BY the Associo'ed Press

BALTIMORE, May 24.-The port
of Baltimore, one of the Nation S
largest, which until yesterday was
busily doing its part in supplying
the world with food and materials
''froze up today with the rail strike
With more than 100 vessels in the
Chesapeake Bay awaiting cargo, the
complete absence of freight move
ment kept transfer of goods from
shore-to-ship virtually at stand
still.
The walkout of trainmen and en-
gineers put an immediate crimp in
Maryland's heavy industry. More
than $4,000 were made idle in one
steel plant alone.
1t was not only the work stoppage
on large trunk line roads passing
through Baltimore that brought
about the situation
The engineers and trainmen o1
Evening star., 1946-05-24
Port Of Baltimore Is PoroIyzed
AS Shifting Engines Remain Idle

what Baltimore dock and industrial
area workers had come to call the
"Dinks" quit with the main liners,
and the little shifting engines re-
manned idle.
Less than three hours after the
deadline at 4 pm. yesterday, the
Bethlehem Steel Co., operators of
the Sparrows Point plant-largest
tioewater steel mill in the world, an
nounced it was shutting down op-
erations Immediately. This affected
more than $4,000 workers.
Shortly afterward came word that
the General Refractories Co., makers
of Innings for steel mill furnaces,
would close today, throwing addi-
tional hundreds out of work.
Cargo handling firms said they
would be unable to move much
cargo until shifting engines went
back into operation and the presi-
dent of one firm said we'll be
stymied until the strike is settled" :"
Evening star., 1946-05-24

Always with the closing of school
comes the toss-up. Whether to
really enjoy the vacation going
swimming. hiking, off to the sea-
shore; or going to work to earn
money for fall clothes, college, or
just for the experience.
OF course, if you worked last
summer, it's a pretty simple pro-
cedure just to follow what you did
then. Getting a new job is the
same thing over again. It's the
new people who want to work this
summer to whom We'll give few
pointers.
First of all, you must have a work
permit or an employment certificate
If you are under l8. You can obtain
this work permit through the
Franklin School. On your work
permit will be the type of job you
will be working at during the sum-
mer Shifting jobs after a week
or two upon discovering "it really
isn't what thought it would be
like" is not an intelligent thing
to do. Therefore it is wise to in
vestigate thoroughly any position,
Make sure it is what you want and
what can give you most profit. Your
summer job can be a great brand
new experience with a little far
sighted vision on your part.
Consult with your parents and
with your teacher as to just what is
the best course for you to pursue
Since summer job is given up with
the coming of September and school,
lit ought to be another prop in your
scholastic career. Don't let the easy
money even let you consider drop
ping school for job. 1t is a pretty
well established fact that you will
be the loser in the long run. Per-
haps not this year or the next but,
|Say, in four or five years, when get
ting job will be a highly competi-
tive affair. That's the time when
your educational background will
be coming into the foreground.
For any job remember that there
|are certain prerequisites. Just get
ting one is simple. 1t is the keeping
of it that takes a little perseverance
and skill. Giddiness and cute talk
Evening star., 1946-05-24
WhyGrow
Old?
Bv Josephine Lovman

Are YOU six to twelve pounds away
from a good figure? Have you had
this extra poundage for long time?
Did you plan to lose it but some
how just didn't get around to dong
so?
There are probably more women
with a little fat to lose than there
are those with many pounds too
many. If you are not very much
overweight you are not really un-
comfortable and look presentable
and therefore may procrastlnate.
Yet. that six to twelve pounds can
make all the difference between hav-
ing a truly pretty figure and just
missing one!
If these few pounds have been
clouding your figure for some time
now why not get rid OF them IN
short order? With well-planned
reducing diet you can, in the short
span O. nine days time, lose that
extra weight and be done with it!
A short length diet OF this kind
cuts out fats, butter, cream, salad
oils, fried foods, gravy, nuts and
desserts and restricts starches. II
is built about quantities OF lean
meat, SKINNED milk or buttermilk
eggs, whole wheat. fresh fruits, green
salads and a variety Of vegetables
It is especially easy to follow at this
time of the year because there are
more fruits and vegetables now than
there were during winter months.
Add few simple exercises to this
diet and you will have happy re-
suits. Today's exercise is a splendid
waist and diaphragm Simmer
Stand tall, with your feet apart
Raise your arms overhead and CLASP
your hands. Keep your elbows stiff
as you twist as far as you can to
the left and then to the right
Push toward the ceiling with youl
hands as you twist.
Anybody can stick to a diet fol-
nine days. If you want my Nine.
Day Reducing Diet" which gives you
q loss of from five to ten pounds ir
nine days time, send a stamped
self addressed envelope with YOU
request for leaflet No. 80 to Jose.
phine Lowman in care of The Eve.
ming Star.
Evening star., 1946-05-24

are definitely out" A neat busi-
nesslike appearance is to be desired.
Rhinestone earrings and bangle
bracelets by the tens are not for an
office. Save your glamour for the
evening. Work at your job. Ask
for help when you need it. No one
was ever launched into the business
world with any great success with
out great deal of assistance Re-
member your age, and at all times
be respectful to your business associ-
ates. Youth has been used too much
as "coverup" for rudeness and
lack of "know-how" If you are
capable and think yourself old
enough to go out and get a job
make sure that you are old enough
in your character. and be willing
to accept your share of the re-
Sponsibilities attached to such
position.
The weekly paycheck will appear
quite mammoth to you who have
been used to getting a small weekly
allowance, Set yourself a goal and
stick to it. Every little darling"
dress and knickknack that you've
always wanted isn't the type of goal
we are talking about. Nearly every
boy and girl who starts working
always says he or she is going to
save SO much during the summer.
Don't just start out with good in
tentions. Stick to them. If you are
saving for fall clothes don't go
squandering the money on summer
playclothes and other trivia. If
you are saving for college do just
that. Don't let the end of the
summer find you with bank &C
count that cannot stand scrutiny.
The old saying of everything in
moderation is one to abide by.
Come the fall and the new school
season you'll have wealth of
material to write themes about if
you have planned your summer job
with an idea of achieving something
worthwhile. You'll have added an
other new experience to your life
which is just beginning and you'll
have caught a glimpse-even if for
only a couple of months-of what
it takes to make a 'go of it" in the
business world.
Evening star., 1946-05-24
GrahamC Cracker FanCieS.

fill with your favorlte Jellled pud-
ding, arranging crackers and pud-
ding in layers. Zippo! You have
a most delightful icebox cake.
A graham cracker cake? It's su-
perlatively good. Finely crushed
graham cracker crumbs take the
place of flour. For a special flip
top it with crushed fruit and a
lavish blop OF whipped cream.
APPLE GRAHAM CRACKER
UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE.
= cup butter or margarine.
y cup honey.
y cup sugar.
3 eggs. separated.
y cup milk.
"A teaspoon salt.
25 large graham crackers, crushed
g cups crumbs).-
212 teaspoons baking powder.
l teaspoon vanilla.
tablespoons butter or margarine
4 tablespoons honey.
large or 3 small eating apples,
sliced.
| cinnamon and nutmeg.
Cream butter Cor margarine) until
soft. Work in sugar gradually and
beat well. Add beaten egg yolks,
honey and salt. Crush crackers
very fine and mix thoroughly with
baking powder. Add part of the
cracker crumbs to butter mixture
Add remaining crumbs and milk
alternately. Add vanilla Fold in
stiff1y beaten egg whites.
Melt two tablespoons butter in
large frying pan. Add four table,
spoons honey Arrange apple slices
in bottom of large frying pan
Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon and
nutmeg. Spoon butter carefully
over apples. Bake in 350-degree
over $3.50 minutes. Loosen around
edges and invert onto cake rack or
plate May be served warm or cold
Whipped cream or foamy custard
sauce is delicious with this cake.
To crush crackers place on sheet
of waxed paper. Roll with rolling
pin. Crumbs may then be poured
easily into cup or bowl by lifting the
paper with both hands so as to
form sort of a trough.
PEANUT BUTTER G RAHAM
CRACKER ICEBOx CAKE
(Serves g..
/ envelope plain unhavored gelatin
y cup cold water.
3 egg yolks, we'll beaten.
4 y teaspoon salt.
i 1s cup sugar OF light corn syrup.
u cup peanut butter.
q cup milk.
3 egg whites.
y teaspoon vanilla.
: Graham crackers.
Line bottom and sides of oblone
) glass baking dish with graham
crackers. Soften gelatin in ths
cold water. Place peanut butter ir
bowl, add milk gradually, beating
until smooth. Add egg yolks, ;
tablespoons of the sugar and salt
Cook until thickened in top o1
double boiler, stirring constantly
Add softened gelatin and stir un.
til dissolved. Cool until very
slightly thickened. Beat egg white!
until stiff but not dry. Add remain.
ing sugar gradually. Fold into pea
nut butter mixture. Pour half the
mixture into glass dish. Cover witt
graham crackers and top with re.
manning filling. Chill in refrigel
ator until set Serve with whipped
cream or foamy custard sauce
This filling may be placed in 6
graham cracker crumb crust ane
served as a pie if desired.
Other packaged cookies may bt
used in place of graham crackers
Vanilla, lemon or butter waters, tes
cookies and shortbreads are a few
suggestions.
Evening star., 1946-05-24
The Little
Woman
By Jane CLARK

At lost d esieners
have taken pity on the
little womon," and
are turning out COM
plete wordrobes espe-
ciolly for her. Their
clothes are styled for
the mature woman, but
give her the perfect fit
that makes the most of
her small height.
Toke, for instance,
the trim little cotton
plaid suit pictured. For
the woman who is 5
feet 5 or less, it is q
flotterine and comfort
able costume for torrjd
days. The weI|-motched
line gives the illusion
Of height and the coIors
ore varied enough to
suit any little womon's
complexion and hair!
So, no longer does
one have to be tall and
stotuesque to present
an imposing and eIom-
orous appearance. The
new Fashions for the
little woman" ore tok-
ing care Of thot!
Evening star., 1946-05-24

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 CasveH
Evening star., 1946-05-24

| information printed in the RICH
that Cooperative for American Re-
lief to Europe CARE is a non
profit organization and that three
more countries have been added to
the list served already-Austria
Belgium and Greece. This infor-
nation comes from the local Coop
erative League Office, which wishes
to thank RICH for printing detailed
information and the many readers
who inquired about food parcels
for Europe. Such great interest is
most encouraging to them.
RYE BREAD;
INLAID LINOLEUM.
From Mrs. E. A., Arlington.)
To Miss F. L.; I can give you
information on where to purchase
100 per cent rye bread if you are
interested. I am interested in
wheat-free recipes, too. l have had
a fair amount of success in baking
with rice flour by adjusting recipes
slightly.
To the lady who asked about in
laid linoleum on the bathroom floor
We have had such a floor IN use
for three years and prefer it to the
tile floor. 1t is much easier to keep
clean, I think. Ours shows no sign
of wear yet.
WHITE FURNITURE?
From Mrs. N. B. H.,
WadeSboro, N. c.
Will some one kindly tell me the
process of antiquing furniture
white? I have a bedroom set of
furniture that is antique green in
color and I would like to change
it to antique white.
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COMMENTS.
From Mrs. C. w P, WaShington.J
quite agree with Mrs. A. M. re-
garding the use of whipping cream
to make butter; have made butter
that way quite lot, many years
ago, but not in this day and age!
Apart from that, I want to say
that Mrs. M. R. c. has my SYM
pathy. The whole Mothers Day
thing is just business racket. That
was never meant to be. 1t spoils
the beautiful sentiment intended.
When first started, the custom was
to wear either red or white carna-
ton. Now there's Fathers Day.
What next?
X X x X
POEM WANTED?
TOMATO PEELING TIP.
From Mrs. w. C. K, HyattsUille.) J
I would like to complete the poem
about the Twelve Disciples, which
begins something like this:
These are the Il disciples names,
Peter. Andrew, John and James.
Two pairs of brothers who lived by the
When Jesus said to them, Follow me-,
The Treasury of the Familiar
does not have this particular poem
but perhaps one of your readers may
recollect it.
Here is a household hint that has
Evening star., 1946-05-24
YOUNG CHILDREN.
(Fronl Mrs. w. B. T., Hdy-
a,a ns.Icaf Ka

market, Va
I have often wanted to answer
some of the letters printed in the
RICH though never badly enough to
take the time, but Mrs. A. r. R.
moved me to write because I went
through her trouble when my chill
dren were young. You are probably
run down and should consult doc
tor. He will no doubt give you a
tonic and suggest you rest some
every day. My advice to you is not
to worry about little things. Do the
really important things and let the
rest 60 as much as possible. Your
four and five year olds can be a
great help if you will let them. Now
is the time to train them to undress
and dress themselves, put their play
things in the proper place and wait
on you while you care for the babies.
Praise helps lot there. They can
wipe dishes and be no end of help
and companionship. I wouldn't try
too hard to keep the children quiet
while their father is home. think
I would encourage him to help
bathe and put them to bed. 1t is
not only his duty, but should be his
great pleasure to relax and have a
romp with them. My sincere advice
to you is to enjoy your children
while they are young. The years go
by so fast and they are off to school,
then gone and you wish you could
do it all over again, giving them
more time through their moral
training and less to the housework.
A smiling face and laughter is
what your husband wants to come
home to more than polished floors
and quiet, subdued children.
CONSERVATION HINTS;
BREAKFAST SUGGESTION.
from Mrs. C. K, Harrisburg, Pa.)
Every one has heard the pitiful
pleas for food conservation and
believe found a way that not only
will save food, but stretch your
budget quite a lot. Take stock OF
the pantry and use all those cans
of doubtful contents you bought
when it was case of take 1t or
leave it. Skip a day or two OF your
usual shopping and put that money
aside. I'm sure you will find many
things you want to rid the pantry
of before the real torrid days come,
for example, all uncooked cereals,
including rice.
Peppers stuffed with ground beet
and pork and rice makes very
good main dish. Rice pudding is
usually favorite dessert of the men
folk. Oatmeal cookies are easy and
inexpensive. A can Of tuna, COM
bined with cod or halibut makes a
good tuna casserole, (try a bit OF
scraped onion and pimento in the
fish,. These are just few sugges-
tions as 1 have no idea what you
gals are going to find in the pantry
Try it, it's fun and you may be
surprised at how many days you
really can skip shopping and what
little luxuries you can have for
the house or children with what
you have saved
For Mrs. c. E. H., who wants
breakfast suggestions: Have you tor-
gotten French toast? It's a good
way to use bread that is bit stale.
Dip slices in well-beaten egg, with
milk added. Fry in shortening and
serve with your favorite slrup OF
cinnamon and :. . sugar.
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RELIEF ABROAD.
(Fron, Mrs. M. F. E., RiUerddte, MdJ
In re food parcels delivered by
CARE abroad. May 1 add to the
Evening star., 1946-05-24

Dy DWUNTN d Ell
Your young daughter will adore
this sweet little party dress that's
so cool and summery looking. Note
the lovely princess lines, side but
toning and perky cap sleeves. And
as finish, narrow lace or ruf1ing.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1920 is
designed for sizes 3, 4, S, 6, and
8 years. Size 4 requires lB yards
of IS or 80 inch material.
For this pattern, send Is cents, in
coins, your name, address, pattern
number and size wanted to Barbara
Bell, The Washington Star, P. o.
Box SO, Station G, New York City
i19, N. Y.
Evening star., 1946-05-24
DANISH PASTRY.

To Mrs. j. M. S., Laurel, Md, here
is my recipe for Danish pastry: One
fourth cup sugar, tablespoons but
ter, l teaspoon salt, l cup scalded
milk, yeast cake, dissolved in 8
tablespoons warm water; egg well
beaten, "a teaspoon vanilla, 4 tea
spoon mace, flour, 7s cup butter
washed. To hasten process use
yeast cakes. Put sugar, table
spoons butter, salt and milk in bowl
When lukewarm add dissolved yeast
cake, egg, flavorings and 1h cups
flour. Beat well, add l cup flour
stir with knife until we'll mixed
add sufficient -four to knead, keep
ing dough as soft as possible. Let
rise until double in bulk, roll out n
inch thick. Divide washed butter
in small bits. place half in center
of strip of dough. Fold over one
end of dough to cover butter, place
remaining butter on top and folo
over other edge of dough, pressing
edges firmly together. Turn Il way
round, pat with rolling pin, and roll
as thin as possible, lifting it fire.
quently to keep from sticking. Folo
each end to center, pat, fold to
make layers, turn 4 way round
and pat. lift, roll and fold 3 times
Cover and let rise 20 minutes. Roll
shape as desired, let rise half al
hour, but not until double in bulk
Bake on brown paper on baking
sheet in moderately hot oven ,37s
degrees) for 20 to 25 minutes, ac.
cording to size Decorate as desired
Evening star., 1946-05-24
ROSE PETAL SACHET?

ROSE PETAL SACHET?
From E. j., SilUer Spring, Md
Could you tell me how to make
a sachet out of rose petals? I know
my mother used to put them in a
jar, but don't know if she put any
thing in with them or if she closed
the lar tight
Evening star., 1946-05-24
WASHING PILLOWS2

WASHING PILLOWS?
(From E. S. S., Arlington.)
I would like to wash my bed pill
lows at home and would appreciate
the help of some reader who has
had experience and success in wash
ing and drying them.
Evening star., 1946-05-24
Readers Clearing House

proven valuable and time-saving tc
me. To peel tomatoes quickly, just
rub the dull edge of a pairing knife
over the tomatoes, and they will
peel quickly and readily.
y X y x@
FRANKFURTER RECIPE.
From Mrs. J. r. O., Washington.
Some of you may want to try
my favorite frankfurter recipe. 1t
was speciality in a Kansas City
eating place some years ago. Four
frankfurters, your favorite biscuit
recipe, using just l cup -four and
other proportionate measurements
Roll out and divide in four pieces
roll each frankfurter in securely
and bake on cookie sheet for IS
minutes or until brown or longer.
You can heat a can of chilli for a
sauce to go with this dish if you
like.
Evening star., 1946-05-24
SPICED SHRIMP.
(FrOnl MIS-. w. 2 A.. II.

(From Mrs. w. P A., Jr.,
Washington.J
I hope this will interest the lady
who is interested in the recipe for
Spiced Shrimp 1t is from an old
New Orleans Cook Book.
One hundred shrimp, a large
bunch of celery and tops, 2-dozen
blades of allspice, 2-dozen blades
of mace, 1-dozen cloves, sprigs
each of thyme, parsley and bay leaf;
red pepper pod, cayenne, black pep
per, salt, parsley sprigs to garnish.
Put all into large kettle of very salty
water, let boil quite while or until
the flavor of herbs has been thor
oughly extracted. Last, throw in
green shrimp and let boil 20 minutes.
Set kettle aside and let shrimp cool
in their own water Serve on platter
or cracked ice and garnish with
parsley. A great deal of salt is used
in boiling as the shrimp absorb very
little. If ground spices are used, tie
them in little bag, before adding
to water.
Evening star., 1946-05-24
BE PROUD OF THAT JOB!

CheUy Chase, Md.J
To Mrs. A. R. r., Washington: ::
Dramatic yourself, remember that
you are doing one of the most i'm
portant jobs in the world. Look
ahead to the time when your chill
dren are grown and you can be proud
of what your patience and wisdom
have Wrought, and they can be proud
to call you mother. There is chap
ter in book by Weatherhead,
Transforming Friendships, that
I'm sure would be a great help to
you.
Evening star., 1946-05-24
The Young Idea
Bv Laura and Helen

Always with the closing definitely busi
the Whether nesse to be desired
really enjoy vacation Rhinestone eangs bangle
Evening star., 1946-05-24

hEI1CI IibIVOI1O'
from Mrs. M. F. E., RiUerddle, No.
In re food parcels delivered by
CARE abroad. May l add to the