Evening star., 1947-03-06

history, geography, music, etc.
which would be of aid would be
greatly appreciated.
FOR MOTHER-TO-BE;
REQUEST?
From Mrs. w. B. c., Washington. J
II you are going to have baby
learn to sew, anybody can and you
will pay for a machine in one year
Get large crib and an inner
spring mattress.
Get a large laundry basket and
fix it as a bassinette, with firm
pad or mattress, it will save many
steps the first few months as you
can have the baby beside your bed
and near you when you are in the
kitchen or anywhere in the house
You will need a laundry basket any
way and If you have a car it will
be useful when shopping or visiting
Dan't buy crib sheets; they are
not big enough to tuck in. Buy
single bed sheeting and hem with
enough to tuck in all around.
Don't depend on the mattress
waterproof1ng, get large rubber
sheet and keep under sheets all the
time, much more sanitary and saves
your good mattress.
How do you get fuzz and lint off
Of . heavy velvet suit? Hasn't been
worn but is covered with lint.
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PLANT EXCHANGE?
(Fron, Mrs. H. E. S., Washington.
If one of the readers has kalan-
chloe plant, I would be pleased to ex-
change an African Violet (Blue
GirD for a small plant or cutting
Call me at Wis. 9401.
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FIBER RUG?
From Mrs. D. A. c., Washington. J
Can some one give me some pointers
on painting a woven fiber rug to
use on concrete porch floor? It is
badly stained in spots, but otherwise
in good condition. What kind of
paint or enamel CD should be used
and is 1t likely to seep through
onto the floor or whatever is be-
meath the rug when paint is being
applied? Is more than one coat
advisable and can the rug be rolled
up afted painting without cracking
the paint? Any other useful point
ers would be appreciated.
CUTTING MAPPED WOOL?
(From Mrs. H. G. c., Washington.)
Very shortly I wish to cut out wool
material for dress which seems to
have q slight nap. When brushed by
the hand with the nap it seems to
feel slightly smoother than when
rubbing in the opposite direction. I
hope someone can tell me as soon
as possible how to have the nap
running SO as to insure as much
comfort as possible as my skin is
very sensitive to "scratchy" wool.
MOTH PREVENTION?
(From v. X. ~, Was1,ington.)
Last summer we had the unhappy
experience Of our first moths, and
this spring we want to prevent
rather than cure. Can any of you
help us-when to spray, or if not
spray, what to do? A number of
our acquaintances said they were
bothered for the first time also. AS
far as we could ascertain it was the
Buffalo moth-and if q description
would help-it was small brown
worm. We never saw them after
they got to the flying stage.
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TEEN-AGERS' SHOW?
(From Mrs. F. E. c., Riperddle)
A rather newly organized club of
teen-age girls to which I am group
advisor is planning on money
raising entertainment for the
spring; about the first week in May.
It Is for fine purpose, as good
part of the proceeds will go to the
building fund for q new church,
badly needed by our parish. What
they have in mind is a show con-
sisting Of short scenes or "skits"
based on old familiar songs; a sort
of Gay Nineties" revue, anything
from that nostalgia era between
about 1880 and 1905 or SO. An Or
chestra won't be available. Just
piano and accordion and possibly
a violin for music.
Now the girls (between 13 and I'D
are determined to do this all them
selves, but they will need some help
to whip such show into shape.
Any suggestions, such as how to
obtain material, costumes, props,
will be deeply appreciated, assure
you.
I have seen such q wide variety
Of questions answered in this won
derful column, feel sure that some
kind reader will come forward with
help for this ambitious group OF
girls. I am a champion of the much
maligned "teen-agers." I feel they
should get real backing in any en-
terprise as worth while as this.
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APTITUDE TESTS:
'GRANDFATHER'S CLOCK
From Mrs. M. F. T., Washington.
First please allow me to thank
each reader who took the time to
write In such informative answers
to my query re gift for Scotland
! found SO many helpful suggestions
and I am now busy collecting the
items for my package.
And, In return. may I contribute
the answer to two questions which
appeared In the column?
To the lady who would like to
take aptitude tests they may be
obtained ct the oflice Of Dr.. Thelma