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Evening star., 1947-04-18
THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D. G.
) FRIDAY, APRIL 10 leH.
Naming the Baby
By Emily Post

perfect propriety, name Francis or
even Frank and all call him frankie
But on no account may she ap-
propriate Sinatra.
While it is quite proper to name
a child for . relative or god-parent
who Is conspicuously notable, the
name may prove handicap rather
than an advantage, unless the child
should develop some of the quail
fications that the name implies.
This even is truer in the case of the
son Or daughter of famous father
or mother.
From the standpoint of etiquette,
the questions of most serious i'm
portance are: ID May new baby
be given the same name as an older
brother or sister who died? (2)
When naming their child for q
friend, must the parents always ask
the friends permission or may 1t be
done as a Surprise? 80 Can the
friend, being asked, refuse without
hurting the parents feelings?
The answers are: ID This Is en-
tirely question of the parents own
feelings. In the case of boy, 1t is
done very often, especially when the
older brother had the name of the
father. ca The rule is that sur
prise naming" must be limited to
member OF the family or possibly
to the name Of a god-parent. Aunts,
uncles and grandparents especially
these last) almost certainly can be
counted on to be, delighted by the
surprise. The almost" is intended
merely to include those occasional
individuals who are by temperament
upset by any feeling of responsib-
ility. 60 Even at the risk Of hurt
feelings, unless there Is no doubt as
to his or her willingness, 1t is best to
find out how the person to- be hon.
ored with a namesake feels about it.
The difficulty encountered, when
both parents would like to have the
baby named for their own side of
the family is overcome by certain
usual customs, but there are no fixed
rules. One might note that the son
of John Jones, jr., who is In turn
the son OF John Jones, almost auto
matically is given the name of
John Jones, Sd.
Young parents who are of foreign
parentage should remember that if
their babies are given foreign names
particularly those which are either
French or Spanish-they will go
through life being called by such
distortions Of sound as to torture
all whose hearing is sensitive. Even
Marie, which can be heard almost
everywhere, rarely is pronounced
other than Mu-ree.
A last suggestion. Is to take note
of whether dininutives are ugly:
Mad" for Madeleine or Lot" for
Charlotte, for example, in contrast
to the charm of "Kathy" for Cath
crime or Sally" for Sarah.
II you are interested in the origin
OF any special name and do not find
it in your dictionary, Elsdon C.
Smith has collected list OF 2,400
names and their meanings which
have been published by Greenberg
Publishers. New York City.
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A news item announces: The
baby crop Of 1s46 broke ell records
and the crop Of 1s47 bids fair to
surpass It," This is of much interest
to me, for 1t explains the ever In
creasing number of letters asking,
what shall we name the baby?"
1t is Of first importance to choose
q name that will not be handicap
to the woman or, more especially,
the man that the child someday
will become. Before naming boy,
here in the United States, Evelyn
or Shirley, or encouraging his being
called by nickname such as Buster.
Bubbins. Tippie or Peewee, 1t is
important to remember that any
strange or whimsical name Is likely
TO be handicapping rather than
friend-making when he grows up.
A girl Is handicapped by being
expected to live up to name of .
gem, q flower or one suggestive Of q
title, such as Queen. Somehow, too,
there seems to be an ill-fate In nick
naming baby girl Tottie, Pussy or
Lovey, since the first almost surely
will grow into an extremely fat wom-
an; Pussy will become as much like
q ramrod as q human can, and
Lovey, q spitfire. To nickname a
boy Butch or Buster is almost an
assurance of his becoming pale
little Caspar Milquetoast.
In certain sections OF the country,
family surnames such as Carter,
Dale. Vaughn, Glenn, Taylor and
Keith are given TO girls as well as
to boys. And, Of course, such names
as Leslie. Vivian. Shirley. Marion
and Lynn cannot be guessed. 1t Is
simple enuogh to write Miss" in
parenthesis before the signature OF
an unmarried womans' name. Mr.,
however, before a mans signature
looks strange but Is necessary before
an ambiguous name such rs Shirley
or Vivian, If strangers are not to
address his letters Miss"
The impulse of mother to name
her baby for greatly admired per
son In public life or In q book or
poem is neither strange nor wrong
unless the name is both unmistake-
able and unwarranted.
For example, should any very
young mother yearn to give her
baby son the magical name Of an
admired crooner, she could, with
Evening star., 1947-04-18
Bridge Classes

In the beginning it's a matter
Of knowing there are 50 cards in
the deck. Then you discover
there are suits, and that some
cards are higher than others,
that there's a thing called an
"honor count" and that you
should remember what cards are
played. Later on, it's watching
for high-low discards and know
ing how often to bid your five
card suit and your four-card suit.
And somewhere along the line
you learned to master the finesse.
The game, Of course, is bridge.
And it's fun. It can be played
in the manner Of the casual lady
bridge player who ventures a
weak no-trump z Not all bridge
players are rAhid But for those
who would nudge the profess
sional In the race for skill, it's
challenging.
Socially, it,s as valuable as =
ready uuip md q subtle rhumba.
The adult education depart
ment of the YWCA, Seventeenth
and K streets NV, will open
new 10-week classes for the be-
ginner, intermediate and ad-
vanced student the week of April
%. Mrs. Hannah Gather Hill,
a Culbertson certified" teacher.
will hold classes mornings and
afternoons. Mr.. Charles Lyon, a
master player" will conduct the
evening classes for beginners and
advanced students.
(Your husband can attend. too.l
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dress thot lacks nothing to
make it worthy Of comment.
1t is accordion pleoted, has
cap sleeves, O plain neck
line suitable to changes of
jewelry and features q hip
bone dropery bow. A dress
up block. so tempting that
many Others will probably
want to buy it! For that
suit dress for town q blue
and white striped two-pieeer3
Of fIot seersueker. The.
joeket can oIso be worn over
solid eoIored cotton dresses
or over shorts. And for your
leisure hours q housecoot
thot features an eIosficized
waistbond and does NOT
open down the center. 1t is
made Of cotton in q print
Of blue. white and yellow
flowers. ELENl.
Evening star., 1947-04-18

SELF IMPROVEMENT
From Mrs. NJ. NJ, Washington
To Mrs. A.EK., Alexandria.
have received so much help from
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Readers Clearing House

to raise plants Tor their church
baZaars.
At first I was amused, and en-
joyed chatting with people about
the little plants, but after few
hours, I became tired and was an
noyed and then desperate, for all
I could do was answer the phone.
My house went dirty, my dishes un-
washed, and my dinner uncooked.
My husband threw up his hands in
disgust and walked out. Neighbors
called. and I did not hear them
But the phone rang on!
In utter desperation called a
local radio station and told them
my predicament and they promised
to help and on the IL pm. news
broadcast talked about me along
with John L. Lewis, President Tru-
man and the OPA, but the phone
began ringing again early In the
morning, and is still ringing! Will
it continue until everyone on the
Stars list has called? There it
rings again!
Editors note: Due to our large
Dolunae OF mail, letters are ap-
pearing in RCH long after they
huUe been receiUed-Suc1, hap
pened in the case of this one. We
haze printed it because it er-,
plains so graphically 1Ohy De
hesitate to put telephone numbers
in the column - the response
usually exceeds anything the
Writer has eDer dreamed OF. But
don't hope against hope that Mrs.
B. L. D.. may haze some more
uiolets up her sleeve. She hasn't
so, as MiIt Gross says, "dun't
eskl"
TAKING A BABY TO BEACH.
From Mrs. M. F. p, Washington.j
It is certainly possible and very
enjoyable to take a 14-month- old
baby to the beach. We took ours
at Az months and again for a month
at Is months. Although T am not
familiar with Rehoboth Beach or
its accommodations we were able to
find hotel on Cape Cod that had
individual cottages with it, SO that
we were able to be outside nearby
while our baby was sleeping and yet
close enough to hear her call. We
had all our meals at the hotel and
had use of the private beach.
Another suggestion would be an
overnight cottage with cooking
facilities tsome of these are very
nice, flreplaces, etc.), then you could
have your breakfast at home and
lunch and dinner in hotel.
would suggest that you take your
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carriage if possible = 1t would be
nice for a cool day when the beach
wouldn't be desirable.
Do remember to- keep the baby's
head. back and shoulders covered at
all times. Eveh though I'LL Ii used
to 1t, the suns srefiket from the
water gives very BID burn even on
a cloudy day.. It would make him
very sick, so take the sun easy at
first.
X
GRATING.
From Mrs. G. S. M, Falls Church.
In answer to recent request in
regard to grating trees and shrubs,
write to United States Department
Of Agriculture for Farmers Bulletin
No. 1867, Propagation of Trees and
Shrubs.
X \ X X
ANTIQUE IVORY" PAINT?
From Mrs. A. M. p, Chevy Chase. J
Have any of you readers had any
luck at painting walnut veneer
furniture to make it look like "An-
tique Ivory" with the dark shadows
as you see in some furniture stores?
My furniture has a few carvings
which I think would give the nice
effect. Please may I hear from you
as I wish to do something with this
furniture which has good lines but
is badly Scared?
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PLANT ExCHANGEP

From Mrs. w. NJ. D., Washington.
I have several potted young
African violet plants, dark blue, and
I'd like to trade them for other
house plants. Would like a start of
grape-ivy, shamrock or different
color violet. Or what have you that
I don't have? My house plants are
my babies and, who agrees with
me, babies and house plants both
need lots of loving to thrive.
SPRING CLEANING HINTS;
PUFF PASTE?
From Mrs. J. J. F., Upper
Mdrlboro.)
With spring cleaning upon us, the
following hints may be appreciated.
To clean white-painted surface, use
water containing a little spirits OF
ammonia and ordinary hard soap.
Do not use too much ammonia, or
paint will be injured.
To keep small paint cans from
tipping over glue to paper plates.
These also catch dribblings.
Use leftover paint on metal
clothes hangers. They look more
attractive and are less likely to
snag.
To keep paint from drying out
between Jobs fill can with water;
pour off when paint is to be used,
To remove match scratches from
paint, rub with cut lemon. To keep
insects from lighting on freshly
painted surfaces add little oil of
cedar or citronella to final coat. A
teaspoon or two in a bucket OF paint
is enough to discourage them.
Could some one please send in
recipe for puff paste? The kind
that you cook the flour and other
ingredients, adding eggs after the
dough has formed ball. vaguely
remember the idea from my high
school home economics class and
would appreciate the recipe very
much. s
AFRICAN VIOLET RESPONSE.
From Mrs. B. L. D., Takoma Park
I have a collection of African
Violets, more than could well care
for and I saw SO many requests in
the Star Readers Clearing House,
that I decided to share them.
wrote that I had few to give in
exchange for some clay pots.
About pm. the telephone rang
and some one requested violets. /
told them where to come, and as
soon as hung up the phone rang
again. On the third call ! had
promised all the violets had. But
the phone did not stop ringing, oh
no indeed! 1t rang steadily until
II o'clock with no more than Is
seconds between and sometimes less
than that.
had calls from Anacostia, Chevy
Chase, Greenbelt, Kensington, Riv-
erdale and other suburban sections
as well as Washington. Calls came
from men, women, and children,
paralytics, cripples, and shut-ins,
who offered me pots large and small,
pots by the dozen and even pots
from Mexicol I was offered plants
in trade, If I would only give even
| a tiny leaf. When I told them /
had molly a few plants and there
were about q dozen requests for
every leaf. they wanted to know how
| to raise the precious plants What
kind Of soil, temperature to have
the water. etc. Some even asked me
Evening star., 1947-04-18

Contributions and requests
must be accompanied by the
sender's full name and address.
we win 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. B. G.
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cRuMR cnFrfE cAISRl

From Mrs. ]. E. T., Washington. J
In reply to Mrs. p. J.D. While
this may not be the recipe which she
lost, 1t Is one of the same type.
One half cup butter, i cup sagar ,
2 cups -four. 2 teaspoons baking
powder, "a teaspoon salt, u cup
milk, eggs, teaspoon vanilla, IL
teaspoon nutmeg, " cup chopped
nuts.
Mix butter, sugar, -four, salt and
baking powder. Reserve y cup of
the crumbs for top of cake. To the
remainder, add milk, beaten eggs,
and vanilla. Pour batter into 8x8-
inch greastd PAN Add nuts and
netmeg to crumbs and sprinkle over
top of batter. Bake in moderate
oven. .@--
CURTAINS INTO SPREADS.
From Mrs. M. E., Washington.)
For Mrs. P. o. w. You did not
state II your twin bedspreads were
ruffled flounce type or plain but you
can easily remodel either for double
bed. For f1ounce type, rip off
founces of both spreads. Combine
to make sufficient length to go
around larger bed. Take two top
sections. Cut three lengthwise
strips, the center one perhaps a
yard wide. the other two just what
is needed to reach edges of bed.
Connect these three strips with
ID self cording, (2) contrasting
cording, 90 a 2 or 3 inch shirred
strip of same material, or % bias
strip (any width of same. Join
this top section to f1ounce with
cording or inside seam or top stitch.
For plain spreads: Use part of one
to cut top section size Of bed. Use
leftover material cut In strips Of
desired width to make flounce,
pleats, or box cornered sides.
KEEPING GARLIC.
From Mrs. r. L. L., Washington
For A. 1. R., keep garlic clusters
in my kitchen window where it is
cool and there is plenty air but not
cold enough to freeze. I am using
now a cluster that have had three
months or more, as I usually buy
2 or at a time because they keep
better than the cellophane pack
ages, and it is perfectly good.
X *
ADVICE FOR WIDOW?
from Mrs. A. E. G., Washington. J
I would like some advice from
RICH friends. I'm a widow contem-
plating going back to work. Do you
think it folly to place a az year
old boy in nursery school? Do the
children get proper care. etc? do
have q small income which is the
reason I have not worked previous
ly. I love to work in the business
world, but do not want to do so If
my child will be neglected. There
must be any number of widows fac
ing this same issue, therefore We
would appreciate comments.
X \ y y
SELF IMPROVEMENT
(Front Mrs. M. NJ, Washington
To Mrs. AE.K., Alexandria:
have received so much help from
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S inc ely,
5s7z1s,'sN

sDEAR MRS cASWEIL: woman in ONCE who Is
doing her She has been there
longer number OF IS mucn older and seems
joining the onhce force our WORK not closely
secretary the big shots and she IN charge
together often enough Tor her 70 watch me
closely. .s5ss
If make single mistake and tells bosses Her
anything protect them from bad work
bosses were very nice about
scanned to be cracking
has influenced them against
Shall them and the cards the tane2 CT
waging "the old retaner?p EVE
letter. that you
altogether this Office contretenS You
sound bit inclined TO throw your Wegnt
about much this retainer rather con-
tempuouy call her HAS been in the firms employ for long time
and we'll feel that superors to see nas
promptly Your defensive attitude and the NUM-
feathers, either.
the other hand she reasonably poen-
ta rival for her obwih youth presumably preness 70
achieve It. She realizes that getting and
that older alert for the nrst
dissatisfaction perfection and
her constant watching for to make mistake would to
bear out this theory.
embroled In the petty
Of their employees injustice the
matter serious it is wise to have frank talk with the boss But
far make out and the older having
dignhed better
behaved keep quiet about the whole matter
the thing making all those mistakes that
antagonist which highland
resentf attitude to make friend Of
her rather than continue to inevitable showdown.
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RHWhatS Coobin'
MONDAY.
MONDAY.
Hamburger Patttes
Mashed Potatoes
Carrot Salad
Coffee
Milk Crazy
Spinach
Glorifed Rice
Giorifed Rice.

cups boiled rice "a marshmalows. cut in quarters
pineapple in cubes chopped eating apples
cup whipping Il cup
rice should but not mushy Mix
s the the whipped
hour Fold the whipped cream into the mixture before serving
Garnsh candied cherries NoeWhipped
garnh omitted Red cherries
Or peaches may be used In place OF pineapple, by wi"
Evening star., 1947-04-18

The "theoter suit" in all
its glory as designed by
Moedo. Woshinoton's own
couturier. 1t is one of many
styles shown lost week
featuring costume -ond-
floral styling. The model
sets off the black striped
sotin suit with earrings and
q bracelet fashioned Of fresh
baby orchids. Here's q new
note to Wotch for ofter-dork.
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-17
FELTON,

Mr.. and Mrs. B. T. East are visit
ing their son-in-law and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Morrow and
sons in Philadelphia. Mr.. East is on
a two weeks vacation.
Mrs. Maude Barton of New York
City and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Vogler
of Rye, N Y, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. B. Macklin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Carney of Rich
ardson Park, were guests of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Eaton
on Sunday.
Mrs. LinWood Breeding of Heb
ron, Nd, spent the weekend with
her sister, Mrs. Harold Palmer.
Lee Hughes spent Sunday with
his grandmother, Mrs. Lenora Ian
grell in Frederick.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Donaldson ol
Wilmington were guests last Sun
day of Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Grant
The State w. C. T. u. Convention
is being held in our town this week
Wednesday and Thursday. The Eel
ton w. S. C. S. is serving the meals
in the Community Hail.
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-17

Mrs Isaac Long and sister, Mrs.
Horace Long and Mrs. Eve Ireland
motored to Pleasantville, N. j., and
visited relatives from Thursday to
Sunday. They were accompanied
by Phyllis Long.
Captain Alonzo HI. Evans attend
ed Bethel Methodist Church on
Sunday morning.
Denward Campbell of Baltimore
visited his daughter and son-in-law
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin o.
Murray over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul B. Stott and
two children Of North Wales, Pa,
visited their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. w. Stott on Sunday. Other call
Eers on the Stotts were Mrs. Edna
Mclaughlin and son Richard OF
Clarksville, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Evans, Clarksville, and Mrs. May
Hearn, Katie Hall and Marella
Lathbury.
j. w. Stott is confined to his
home with sciatic rheumatism.
MIS-. lndlLu NOuW Wdy dAO 4AA
and Mrs. James Lynch mOtored to
Showells, Md, and attended special
services at Methodist Church on
Sunday recently.
Miss Mildred Carey, who has
been receiving treatment at the
Milford Memorial Hospital, has re-
turned home.
Mrs. Jacob Hooker is in the Bee
be Hospital as a patient.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lynch visit
ed their son. Russell Lynch anC
wife on Saturday evening at Mills
boro
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Bunting o
Ocean View, announces the birth O
a daughter born Friday, Oct. 10th
in the Peninsula General Hospital
Salisbury. The baby has been named
Vivian Lee Bunting. The grand
! parents are Mr.. and Mrs. Archie r
Savage.
| Mrs H. Mary Cropper and Viii
inner Cropper of Ocean City, Md
visited their daughter and siste
and family, namely Mr.. and Mrs
George G.. Keen on Sunday. The,
were accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs
4 Noble Morgan of Ocean City, Md.
s u
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-17
OCEAN VIEW


The Christian Endeavor Society
OF the Christian Church held their
monthly business and social meet
ing 0a Thursday night, October 8,
and were entertained at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs Richard Wood.
Thirty-seven young people attend
ed this meeting.
At Bethel Methodist Church the
attendance is increasing. The Har-
mony Trio, Gladys Hill, Mary Hook
er and Ruth w Evans sang "The
Lords Prayer" during the worship
service on Sunday morning Every
one enjoyed the rendition of this
beautiful selection.
Rev. Thomas C. Jones delivered
impressive sermons on Sunday
morning at II o'clock and in the
evening at 8 o'clock, following
song service and the NJ. Y. F. led
by Frances McCabe, the president
and Mrs. Florence Richards, coun-
sellor.
The Presbyterian Church con-
duct their Sunday school at two
O'Clock on Sunday afternoons. The
sermon is delivered by their min
lister, Rev. Thomas J. Smith at 3
o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ Evans
and daughter, Mary C. Evans oi
this town and Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Powell of Ffaakford and Charlie
Williams were dinner guests of Mr.
and Mrs. John Tingle on Saturday
evening which was given in honor
of James M. Evans birthday or
October ia. The latter, who obser'
we'd his 90th birthday on Tuesday
OF this week, is interested in mod
ern events, for instance, the major
league baseball games, which h
followed over the radio all summer
He listens regularly to the news
commentators over the radio. Con
gratulations again to this remark
able man, who has lived an intlu
entail life in this town.
Mrs. Lena Gray accompanied he
son, William Gray, to his home il
Philadelphia, where she will visi
him and also her daughter, Mrs
Edna DuEe@n
Ann Wilgus, the twin daughte
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilgus, 0
Wilmington. from Doris Memoria
Hospital, spent the weekend wit
her parents at Bethany Beach.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Helm 0
Salisbury, Md, we're dinner guest
of Mr. and Mrs Charles Keen an
called on friends.
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-17
First Extant school

The Voorlezer's house. Rich
mond, Staten Island, N. Y. is the
nations earliest known elementary
school which is still standing. 1t
viii be opened to the public by the
Staten Island Historical society.
And. eventually. the hamlet Of
Richmondtown near the school
building will be restored in the
manner Of Williamsburg, va. to
provide true likeness Of a colonial
New York village. The schooihouse,
acquired by the society in 1889 and
since then restored to its original
state, was built about 1895 by the
Dutch congregation to be used as q
school. church and house Of the
''Voorlezer," their teacher and
leader in church services.
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-17
WARWICK

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Spargo
have returned to their home in
Wharton, N. j., after spending the
summer at their cottage at River
dale.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Pusey spent
the weekend at their cottage at
Oak Orchard.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Swain have
closed their summer cottage at Riv-
erdale and returned to their home
in Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Short, were
guests of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Linden Short at RiYerdale on Sun
day.
Mrs. l.. r. Lingo spent Wednesday
with her daughter, Mrs. Calvin Es-
ham near Laurel.
Mrs. Paul Short was the guest of
her mother, Mrs. May Mcgee on
Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-17

Mrs. Daniel Harmon visited rel
atives at Snow Hill, Md, over the
weekend.
William Burbage, who holds a
position on a steamer in Philadel-
phia visited his wife and family
over the weekend.
A surprise birthday party was
given Billy Bart by his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William Bart, at their
home on Friday, Oct 3rd, in honor
Of his Sth birthday. Those who were
present were Peggy Belts, Sandra
Hall, Rachel Holt, Geraldine Hick-
man, Ann Calhoun, Linda Graef,
Gary Hume, Harold Palmatory,
Roger Calhoun, Roger Kitchens and
Sonny West. Games were enjoyed
and refreshments served by the hos
tess.
Mrs. Angie Holland of Rehoboth
visited her mother, Mrs. Kate Evans
and sister, Mrs. ARn Evans here.