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Evening star., 1947-12-10
''Shop>Talk'

No longer is it necessary for mother
to carry very young children around
from store to store, or hire a sitter
for the afternoon. Now she can
shop more often and longer with
baby comfortably seated in a stroller
rented from this service. Yes, she
can put baby into the stroller prac-
tically as soon as she steps of the
streetcar or bus and not have to
worry about carrying the heavy child
and packages, for the stroller also
contains special compartment for
parcels. An ample number Of
strollers are now available and the
location of the rental establishment
is very close to central public
transportation point. The rental
fee isn't too expensive; in fact,
should prove cheaper than that OF
baby sitter, even if mother could
secure one during those shopping
hours. So far this one location is
the only one in town, but it is
planned to extend the service to the
zoo on Sundays.
You'll warm the cookies of her
heart If you give her an electronic
blanket this Christmas. The one we
have in mind provides two-way
warmth control; automatically ad-
justing itself to variances In room
temperatures, as well as to any
changes In body heat radiation.
1t is easy to operate. Once the dial
on the control is set at the sleeping
temperature desired there is nothing
further to do but turn the current
on each night and of the following
morning. One of these blankets
takes the place of three or four
conventional bed coverings and
eliminates the burden of sleeping
under weighty blankets. They may
be secured for use on single or
double beds and come in selection
OF five colors-rose, blue, cedar,
peach and green-with wool facings
and matched rayon binding.
Evening star., 1947-12-10

mixture Zone cup at q tirne). When
you get to the last cup of flour you
have to knead it in. Now you form
the dough into a large roll about
2 inches thick. Place the roll in
the icebox overnight. When using
the next day cut the dough into
thin, even slices and bake on wax
paper on your cookie sheet. Grease
the wax paper well and bake for
10 minutes at . temperature Of
375 degrees.
(From Mrs. X. W. S., Washington. J
To Mrs. C. M. w.. Covington. KY
I believe I have recipe for pecan
pie that you'll like. Very easy, and
I've found 1t very good. Three
beaten eggs, l cup granulated or
brown sugar, l cup light corn sirup
l cup pecan halves, l teaspoon va
nilla extract, "a recipe plain pastry
Beat eggs and sugar until thick; add
corn sirup, nut meats and vanilla
extract Pour into 9-inch pastry
lined pan. Nut meats may be
sprinkled over filling after pouring
in crust, If desired. Bake in slow
oven 600 degrees) for 1 hour.
Evening star., 1947-12-10
GRAHAM CRACKER PIE CRUST
PECAN PIE;
BUTTERSCOTCH ICEBOX
COOKIES.

BUTTERsCoTCH ICEBoX
COOKIES.
from Mrs. G. d., Blddensburg.)
For one-layer pie I use about IL
graham crackers crushed fine. ]
then cream together u cup Of sugar
and "a cup of butter or shortening
Mix in the crumbs, then I put this
mixture in my pie plate and with
q spoon press 1t all around the sides
in the shape Of my dish. Then ]
bake this In the oven until about
10 minutes. Take out and cool be-
fore you add your filling.
Pecan Pie: I blend 1A cups sugar
with V cup of dark corn sirup and
" cup butter or margarine. I bring
this to boiling point. Then I beat
3 eggs and then add the sirup mix
ture gradually and stir well. Add
cup Of chopped pecans with a dash
Of salt (few grains) and add l tea
spoon of vanilla extract. Pour into
an unbaked pastry shell. Bake
about 40 minutes in moderate oven
Butterscotch Icebox Cookies: Beat
2 eggs well and pour them into 9
large bowl. Add 2 cups of light
brown sugar. Melt Y cup Of butter
cool and add to the butter / tea.
spoon Of vanilla and cup o1
chopped walnuts. Then add this tt
your beaten eggs. Mix separately
the 31s cups Of flour with 8 tea.
spoons baking powder and " tea.
spoon Of salt. Sift into the ege
Evening star., 1947-12-10
WhyGrow
Old?
By Josephine Lowman


The realization that We meet op-
portunity In some form every day
in the week is extremely tantalizins.
OF course we encounter opportunity
for self-sabotage, for compromising
in ways which will lead to unhappi-
ness and self-deterioration, but We
also meet opportunity for advance
ment In happiness and career. Most
Of US would have little trouble In
life II We could recognize opportu-
nifty when 1t knocks at the door Of
our consciousness!
The opportunity for service con-
tinually crowds about our headsl
It appeals to us from every doorway,
1t looks ut Us from every corner,
and exists In every marriage and in
every person we meet. Yet We do
not recognize It'll Tinidity, lack Of
self-belief, self-consciousness, and
perhaps . pitiful attempt at self
protection, cause our blindness.
I am thinking today of the wom-
an. at any age, who is being inter-
viewed for = job. She is immedi-
ately at disadvantage. She is the
one who Is being looked over and
sized up, and therefore she Is apt
to allow self-consciousness to hide
the natural and fine qualifications
she might bring to q Job. Without
being conceited or supercilious, it
might help If you would think of
the interview from two viewpoints:
One, you are being looked over; two,
you also are looking the job over to
determine whether it offers you the
best opportunity for self-expression
and advancement.
Certainly at this crucial moment
you should not handicap yourself
with poor grooming. A boss notices
these things and, even more impor-
tant, good grooming makes it pos
sible for you to forget yourself! It
is very true that today, In order
to fit into streamlined office, one
must be smooth, both in skill and
in figure. OF course, there are ex-
ceptions which exist among those
whose known skill makes up for
everything else. I am speaking Of
the average woman who is looking
for Job.
Most ofiices shy from sex and yet
do not want a fat woman knocking
the files over, nor are they immune
to poorly kept finger nails, hslitosis,
soiled collars or carelessly pressed
clothes. Go to your interview me-
ticulously groomed, and with a be-
lief in those skills you have to offer.
Be natural and shoot straight from
the shoulder-after you have care
fully groomed your nails and hair,
You will probably win, no matter
what your birthday cake says!
Evening star., 1947-12-10
By Dorothy Bihlman

Christmas is just around the cor
ner and each year we read of hor-
rible accidents caused by trees and
other decorations catching fire.
Such things as these highly infiam-
mable articles certainly should be
flameproofed. This can be accom-
pished with blazeproof product
new to the retail market. 1t is
colorless, odorless, stainless, non-
toxic and non-poisonous.. 1t is easy
to apply either by spraying or dip
ping. The liquid is a scientifically
compounded fiameproofer used to
prevent fash fires. Almost any
article made of combustible fabric
can also be treated easily and at
little cost. Curtains and draperies,
for example, are frequently the
source of disastrous fires. such as in
the Cocoanut Grove night club fire
in Bostotn. Clothing, bed clothes,
mattresses and upholstered furni-
ture are also inf1ammable, and as
such present a fire hazard which
can be effectively reduced by an ap-
plication of this product. In other
words any material that water will
not injure will not be harmed
by the liquid. You'll find that the
fabrics treated are left soft and
natural and even delicate colors
such as gold, blue and yellow are
not affected. Dry cleaning does not
remove or destroy the effect, but
any article which has been laun-
dered should oe retreated, since hot
water and soap will remove a good
portion of the protective solution.
1t can be secured in pint, quart and
gallon size for home use or one can
have the fre-proofing job done very
effectively for a nominal cost by a
local establishment. Its better to
be safe than sorry!
AS an outgrowth of an idea con-
ceived by two ex-GI's, q completely
new shopping service for mothers
has been introduced to Washington.
Evening star., 1947-12-10
CHRISTMAS PARTY7

From B. L. A., Arlington.)
am in need of suggestions for a
Christmas party which a club is
giving. Does any one have ideas for
entertaining the group, which will
be made UP Of couples ranging in
ages from 80 to so? -''~
TO LOCATE PICTURE.
(From Mrs. w. T. B., Falls Church.
E. L. N. of Washington asked for
information about a painting OF
John Rogers Cox, Gray and Gold.
This is a fairly famous contem-
porary painting, and the reader can
surely obtain a print Of 1t without
necessarily finding a copy Of the
he mentioned. Any pub
lie library which has an art collec-
tion Of any size could help him. !
think Life magazine had a reprint
of it about two years ago and by
writing to them he might be able to
get tear sheet of the picture.
X X X X
ANSWERS TO QUERIES.
From Mrs. T. B. j., Arlington.)
In response to Mrs. M. B. H.
regarding hand painting Of fabrics
To set forth complete instructions
for the beginner in this field would
be almost an impossibility because
Of the amount of space consumed
Have you thought Of taking a course
in a school of textile and design
II such is not practical in your case
may suggest you write to the
w. A. Maurer Co. 316-318 West
Evening star., 1947-12-10
By Peggy Roberts

This de luxe doll house and fur
niture are easy to make because
you only need cardboard, paste and
crayons. Little girls all love playing
house and will be thrilled if allowed
to help make the tiny furniture.
Pattern envelope Nos. R234l and
R2342 contain designs to paste, cut
out and color, plus complete In
structions.
To obtain these patterns, send
Is cents in coins for each pattern
number ordered, giving your name
address and zone number to Peggy
Roberts, The Evening Star, F. O
Box 100, Station q, New York 10
N. 7.
Evening star., 1947-12-10
Stuffed Potatoes

Stuffed Potatoes
Baked stuffed potatoes are trick
Ter than they seem. The secret OF
getting them fluffy and light is one
which has baffled many q cook or
amateur chef.
Let's work with just big Idaho
baking potato. Scrub it and bake
1t in a hot oven for l hour, until
it Is tender when you pinch it. Cut
off a thick strip lengthwise. Scoop
out the inside-be sure you leave
enough backing" to keep the shell
in shape.
Mash the inside and add to 1t a
Tablespoon of butter that has been
heated with 70 cupful of rich milk
a tablespoon OF cream and dash
of salt. Beat the mixture, working
fast while hot, until very soft and
fluffy.
Fill the shells, rounding on top
Sprinkle with cheese If you like
Bake in very hot. oven until puffed
and Drowned on top.
Evening star., 1947-12-10
FINISH ON FURNITURE?
COMMENTS.


From Mrs. J. E. H., Washinoto1,.
I've enjoyed this column for the
past year immensely and while I've
never written for assistance or given
advice G'm really not qualified for
the latter I've taken many hints
and used them to good advantage.
Now I find that I have q prob
lem. My husband and I expect to
move into q new apartment within
the next two months and we have
bought new furniture. The furni-
ture is moderately expensive and is
called Silver elm" This is a rather
light shade, but not as light as
"bleached mahogany" I want to
protect the top of the sideboard
and bedroom chests as much as
possible and am wondering If any
of the readers of RICH have had
experience with this type Of finish
and what they have done to keep
the tops Of various pieces of furni-
ture from being too badly scratched.
I had thought at first that we would
buy glass, but this reminds us too
much Of hotel rooms. Then heard
about a product which Is some sort
of shellac guaranteed to keep furni-
ture from liquor stains, perfume
stains. etc. However, when I dis
cussed this with a salesman in the
paint shop, he said that all fairly
good furniture had protection SIM
liar to this and he would not rec
ommend using II. He suggested
just using wax. This Immediately
made me wonder If using wax would
darken the furniture. Will you
readers please help me out? I want
to retain the color Of the furniture
and to protect the tops as much as
possible. I expect to have some un-
avoidable mars, but I also expect
to use the pieces for at least the
next is years. What about using
the finish they use on cars?
Let me put In my bid for two
pieces of equipment which I have
found extremely useful. The first
is the spin-dry type Of apartment
size washer. Now, can't under
stand what I did before I bought
the washer. It is wonderful and
can't rave too much about 1t. It
really is gentle and washes clothes
much cleaner than I could do by
hand.
The second prize Is the small
mixer which has just one beater
I have used this, mixer for almost
q year. I use 1t on everything where
a beater is required. I've mixed
cakes, pancakes, whipped cream
potatoes, in fact just all the uses
pointed out on the pamphlet re-
ceived with the mixer. have just
one word Of caution when the mixer
is being used for potatoes, mash the
potatoes slightly before starting the
motors, otherwise you will find the
potatoes are too heavy and bulky
to be really whipped" Good luck
to those Of you who get them.
Evening star., 1947-12-10
Bv the Chef

As traditional to New England as
Goldfish balls, baked beans and brown
bread is Indian pudding. AS with
most foods in that part of the United
States, the various sections differ
violently on just how real Indian
pudding should be made. Rhode
Island holds out for the use Of Rhode
Island white corn meal, whereas
Massachusetts, insists that nothing
but yellow meal is suitable.
The Durgin-Park recipe, which we
shall give you later, Calls for the use
of one egg and a bit OF baking pow
der, which the most generally used
recipes scorn. Sometimes such odd
ments as tapioca, apple slices or
raisins find their way into the pud-
ding. But the following is the one
used by the family Of our Boston,
bred brother-in-law-who demands
the addition of a scoop Of vanilla
ice cream atop his portion Of pud-
ding when it is served.
Heat cups Of milk and add to
them scant cup dark molasses, 70
cup granulated sugar and II cup Of
yellow corn meal. Season with a
teaspoon of salt, lavish sprinkling
of cinnamon and nutmeg and stir
in 4 tablespoons butter or margarine.
Cook for 20 minutes, until the pud-
ding thickens, and then pour it into
a baking dish. Pour / cup of>cold
milk on top, but do not stir 1t in.
Put the pudding into slow oven
and bake for three hours, without
stirring, Be sure the heat is really
low so that 1t doesn't burn. Serve
warm with cream or ice cream.
The Durgin-Park recipe calls for
mixing Y cup black molasses, 2
tablespoons butter or margarine, III
tablespoons sugar, dash Of salt,
Evening star., 1947-12-10
Readers Clearing House

Grand avenue, Chicago 10. Ill. This
company offers much in the line of
arts and crafts both in regard to
instructions and equipment. To
name just few of the fields COW
cred: Oil painting, photo painting,
china painting, cone painting, lamp
shade making, mechanical drawing,
leather tooling. plaque painting,
finger painting, spatter work, de-
signs Of all types and last, but by
no means least, textile painting. I
suggest you send for their book, 'The
Teacher of Textile Painting" price
so cents II believe), and also, If a
beginner, send for their book, Fabric
Painting Designs" price 25 cents
Il believe). You may obtain equip
ment and materials from them, but
these also are obtainable at local art
supply stores.
For Mrs. c. w. NJ, requesting reed
for Gaming chairs: My prewar Milton
Bradley Catalogue of School Mate
rails lists reeds, rattan and cane.
The price ranges from 81 to $1.35
per pound bundle and according to
the grade, fine, medium. or coarse,
they range from 500 to 1000 feet
per bundle. I suggest you write
to this company for later catalogue
and see If they still handle these
products and what their present
prices are.
For the reader requesting address
for African violet seeds: Write to
Friendly Gardens, New Bedford, Pa
These growers also send instructions
for the planting Of the seeds. They
have several varieties and prices
Better get their list.
Evening star., 1947-12-10

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
Evel.ing 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 CassceH
Evening star., 1947-12-10
How Dr. Edwards Helms
Constipated Folks!

TOT Years Dr.. Edwards relieved
patients bothered by constipation
with his famous DR.. Edwards Olive
dabletsInow sold by all drugstores.
OhVe Tablets are mild, gentle but
oh-so thorough Olive Tablets act
on BOTH upper and lower bowels to
produce more raturdl-like n,oye-
ments. No gripping. Just complies
satisfaction. Buy today! Isl, 3Ot.
Evening star., 1947-12-10
CHEESE RING3

1Fronl NJ. ]. s., Alerandri1.)
Does anybody have recipe for a
nodded salad that. used cream
cheese, cottage cheese and blue
cheese? I heard it on radio pro-
gram about seven years ago. It was
delicious; usually made In a ring
mold with fruit salad in center.
Perhaps ripe olives were used in it,
too.
Evening star., 1947-12-10

Lush fobries, rich eoIors
and romantic styling help
you achieve the picture Of
loveiiness you desire when
going out for a formal eve
ming. From a local shop ore
these holiday gowns, one
Of white net in tiers, and
the other an emerald green
sotin with a black lace over
lay for q striking contrast.
Formal offoifs call for dro-
motto clothes and you GER
toinly want to be your fosh-
ionobIe best for the holiday
parties. ELEM
Evening star., 1947-12-10

Want some new pieces to add to
your lingerie wardrobe? Here is an
exquisite nightdress that is figure
molding and simple to make. Use a
colorful flower splashed fabric or
dainty pastel.
Barbara Bell pattern No. 3O49 is
designed for sizes IL, IA, 16, 18, 20;
40 and %. Size IA requires AZ yards
of 35-inch fabric.
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 10
". 2.
Evening star., 1947-12-10
RECIPES GIVEN AND RE-
QUESTED.

(From Mrs. Z. w., Washington.)
Here is a.recipe which I think you
might like to put In your column. I
call it Hamburger, Delight" Take
/ can tomatoes, 2 onions. medium;
l apple, green, large; garlic If de-
sired. Put in pan and let come, to
boil. Take / pound Of hamburger
and brown in butter or margarine OF
shortening. Put in with other in
gradients and cook for about one
half hour. Season to taste. Take
of fire and put in baking dish ano
| put cheese over top of it and cook
in slow oven until brown to suit
taste. Serve while hot. You will
find it good on cold nights for din
ner. Serves 6.
I read your column every day as ]
enjoy The Star more than any other
paper. would like . recipe fol
"Scalloped Potatoes"
Evening star., 1947-12-10
LITERATURE WANTED?

(From M. F. M, Was1atngton.)
A book I very much priced was
taken from my home in 1881. I
had had it for about five years
previous, but do not know its pub
lished date. Its subject matter was
on New Thought" and it was en-
titled within the Holy of Holes.
There is also another piece of litera-
ture I desire, entitled within the
Hoiy' OF Holes. or the Attitude of
Attainment, by Rellimeo. Can any
one help me locate this book?
Evening star., 1947-12-10
TRANSFERRING PATTERNs2

(Fron, Mrs. c. r. r., Arltngton.J
have collected some attractive
floral patterns which I would like
to use as embroidery designs, but
I do not know how to transfer them
from the paper on which they are
drawn to material. I wonder If
some kind reader could solve this
problem for me?
Evening star., 1947-12-10
HYMN RECORDINGS.

from Mrs. J. H. r., Jr., Arlington. J
To the reader who asked about
recordings of hymns. there are three
albums by the Chapel Choir now
available. One is Christmas music
All inquiries concerning Chapel
Choir recordings should be ad-
dressed to Harm Harms, Manager
The Chapel Choir, Capital Univer-
sity, Columbus, Ohio. The first 1000
albums will be marketed directly by
Capital University.
Evening star., 1947-12-10

AS an outgrowth of an idea con-
ceived by two ex-GI's, a completely
new shopping service for mothers
has been introduced to Washington
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-11-05
LAST RITES FOR WILLIAM A. RIDDLE
HELD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 43O P. M

to begin a new life beyond the
grave.
Resting under the gorgeous
floral array, there was a sad
dreariness in its magnificence, this
mixture of flowers and tombs. The
deep feeling of loniliness in a
beveared home, again reminding
one of the silence of death, that
bourn from which no traveller re-
turns. Yet as long as memory
fingers in the minds of the home,
William Albert Riddle will hold a
sacred place. even though 1t is
human to forget.
The soloist, Mrs. Bessie Rat
cliff and Mrs. Clea Sarbo at the
organ, transporting the mourners
to Beautiful Isle, chanting THE
Lords Prayer" and ending "A
Perfect Day" left them still with
hearts bowe down. AS Worship
full Master d. ]. MeGale led his
brothers in final rites. clouds man
teled the heavens and joined the
weeping mourners.
Private cremation followed.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-11-05
JACKSON ST. COMMUNITY COUNCIL
SUBSCRTBES 246 PER CENT OF ITS QUOTA

Breaking at least two records
in this years Community Chest
campaign. the business district Of
the Jackson Street area reported
total contributions of $21S575 last
week.
By subscribind 243 per cent of
their quota, this section has raised
a higher percentage than any
other in the Downtown division.
They also established another re-
cord by reporting 140 per cent of
of their quota at the first report
luncheon held five days after the
start of the campaign, the only
section in the city which reached
its goal the first week.
T. A. AIIesina, principal of
6ailey-Gatzert school, served as
Lt.General for the section, with
Walter Thumler, Rainier Heat
and Power Company, as COL
oneI. ToIIie Green, Yoshito Full,
Lew Kay, and Salvador Del Fier-
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-11-05

Larry Ford and Paul Harriss,
"Maniacs of Rhythm" who have
broken boxoffice records in their
numerous nightelub and theatre
appearances, are featured In Two
A-Dayv elaborate vaudeville show
starring Beatrice Kay and Eddy
Peabody, opening ten-day run
Friday at The Metropolitan.
Ford and Harris offer a music
and comedy routine which has
scored heavily with audience both
in the East and in Hollywood,
according to Joe Daniels, sponsor
of "Two-A-Day''. The show will
be presented at 1880 and $3.50
daily. with Saturday night per-
formances at 7:15 and $3.50 o'clock.
Miss Kay. Americas Favorite
Song Stylist," offers such songs as
the '90's as "Oceana Roll" and
Il Don't Care" She has made
numerous recordings and was fea-
tured in the film Diamond Horse.
shoe,'' with Betty Cradle and Dick
Haynes. Peabody, famous "King
of the Banjo" is longtime Seat
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-11-05
BY ]. A. (Jackl JOHNSON

The report of President Tru-
mans Committee on Civil Rights
should be an inspiration to every
person in the United States who
is member of a minority group.
The report, the finest expression
of Democratic ideals since the
Declaration of independence, COW
ers every phase of discrimination
and segregation, and speaks out
against the evils of working class
situations and the domination by
the majority of the social life
of minority groups.
Negroes, the largest minority
group in the country, and the
group most oppressed should not
remain idle and merely hope for
things to come to pass. Nothing
will be gained for us except
through united will and effort on
our own part. II We want more
favorable laws, we must organize
and by exercising our right of
suffrage demand the enactment
of legislation which will eventual
ly bring to pass the Utopia of
which we dream.
The Civil Liberties League |.
B. P. o. e. of w. of Seattle
offers the medium through which