Evening star., 1947-04-11

cannot assume responsibility |
for them. Betsy CasyeH |
the American type sweet mixee
pickles instead OF the Chinese type
CLEANING CHINA.
from Mrs. D. w. r., Washington
II Mrs. j. II. n. OF Silver Spring
will rub a little baking soda on hel
wet china 1t will take all coffee ant
tea stains away. It works wonder.
fully. use it on mine all the time
from M. z. NJ, Chevy ChGse.J
To remove coffee and tea stain.
from cups, simply rub with LITTLE
silver cream.
from Mrs. J. c. r., Front Royal
Take any good scratches clean.
ing powder and make paste anc
rub stains. They will disappear al
once.
PATTERNS?
from Mrs. L. M, Washington.j
would like to locate the patterr
for crochet table cover callee
queen Anne's Lace" and also {
quilt pattern called "Dogwood."
GENEALOGY GROUP?
From r. E. Y, Washington
Although am man have beer
a more or less regular reader of ths
Clearing House in each issue of tht
Star. The variety of subjects re.
ferred to from time to time, prompt.
me to address this communication
to you with the hope that other.
may become interested in my idea
Several months ago I became in.
terested in genealogy and hav.
found this pastime of increasing
interest. The search for ancestors
and the acquisition of knowledg,
of their exploits, has become 81
fascinating that it will become 8
full time hobby.
The thought has occurred to mt
that many others may have ths
same interests. I do not know
whether there Is an organization ol
club of such enthusiasts but it woulc
seem to be helpful If those interested
could meet with each other, ane
discuss genealogy and family history
in manner similar to stamp col.
lectors. If there is such organi-
zation, I would be glad to learn of it
X II
COCONUT BONBONS?
From Mrs. r. w. p. Arlington.)
Now that coconut is occasionally
to be found, I should like to try my
hand at some old-fashioned coconu,
bonbons. and wonder if any reader
has a good recipe for them. an
especially interested in the pastel
colored dip used on the outside.
CHESS PIE?
From Mrs. J. w. A., Mount Rainier. j
I wonder If any reader has a
recipe for Chess Pie. had some
at a hotel in Nashville, Tenn, and
it was so good I would like to make
some but have not found the recipe
in any Of the many cook books ]
have. The pie is a sort of custard
very rich.
BASSINETTE VS.. CRIB;
CHILD'S STORES?
From Mrs. c. X. r., Washington. J
Some time ago some one asked the
advisability of q bassinette as vel
as q crib. We have a very active
young lady Of five months who still
uses her basket for sun baths ano
short maps. And the mattress j,
invaluable. We used the bassinette
for two automobile trips to Cleve-
land for Christmas and to Phila-
delphia. She slept in the basket a,
both places. Now we take the mat.
tress with us when we 60 out te
friends houses for dinner or in the
evening, put 1t ON the beds OF
couches, thereby giving the baby ar
even surface and at the same time
protecting the furniture. The bas.
sinette was a boon in the early
weeks when I was spending a gooc
deal Of my time resting. I have
found 1t well worth the investment
Can any one recommend a book
Of stories 7 can tell the baby, sort
Of outlines to which can put my
own words? have to learn nurs-
cry rhymes, stories and songs, fol
I had no younger sisters or brothers
and don't feel capable Of recount
ing even 'The Three Bears"i
Also I have read recently that
children love to learn all about the
foods they eat, the toys they play
with, etc. Is there some book I can
read on this subject?
CAKE RECIPE.
From Mrs. v. w. r., Arlington.J
For Mrs. A. r. L., Kensington
This is an excellent cake recipe
Two cups cake flour, 2 teaspoons
baking powder, Il teaspoon salt,
eggs separated, IL cups sugar, II
cup water, " cup orange juice.
teaspoon lemon extract. Beat Wig
orously egg yolks, add sugar, beat
until thick. Add sifted flour and
baking powder alternately with
water and orange juice. Fold In
stif1iy beaten whites. Dip by spoons
into ungreased tube cake pan. Bake
IS minutes in moderate oven. This
is what you call a never fail'
recipe.
POPCORN STITCH
From Mrs. Z. L. K. Washington. J
Popcorn stitch (pc ST.. Oh /.
d in next st, drop st from hook,
insert hook back in chi and draw
loop through the one on hook.
From M. L. H., Arlington.)
For Mrs. B. T. S.. Washington,
who desired directions for the pop
corn stitch. You will find detailed
instructions for this crochet stitch
in the Learn How Book" which can
be purchased for 10 cents at almost
any five and dime store.