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Evening star., 1947-01-21

the same, but the needs of the
people in various sections may differ.
If any one cares to discuss con-
tents Of parcels as to greatest need,
availability over there, suitable
things to mail, ETC., I would be glad
to tell them what I include in the
packages I send to the responses
I get.
I hear regularly as too what they
can and what they cannot get, GER
tain amounts rationed and some
prices, and would be glad to pass
| it on to any one interested in send
ling food. Phone Columbia 1154.
COMMENT.
From Miss E. A. r., Arlington.)
I have been reader of Clearing
House ever since I came here, four
years ago and I think it is tops.
Now I want to present problem
that I have discussed and heard
discussed among others and they
all feel as I do-namely that there
seems to be no room for the older
unmarried persons here.
have attended churches, various
classes, dances and other social
gatherings, but the youngsters are
always in evidence. Let me empha-
size that have no quarrel with the
younger set-youth is a wonderful
asset am only trying to relate
that there is so much more that
they can do for entertainment.
We middle -fortyer's gave up good
jobs, friends. and comfortable homes
to answer our country's call; we do
our work conscientiously each day
and we would like to keep up our
morale by having bit of fun now
and then.
Naturally, We have to be bit re-
served and cannot use too much in
itiative lest we be considered giddy,
but we are not ready to be put on a
shelf. Maybe there are clubs for
such as we that we do not know
about and we hope that if such is
the case that this will be a medium
through which we shall be informed
I might add that during the best
days of my life I was raising a
family of motherless children and
was compelled to give up the pleas
ures that I might have had at that
| time. I am not complaining-just
explaining.
I hope I have presented this prob
lem in the spirit in which it is
meant and that it will arouse no
resentment among the younger set.
CLEANING SUEDE LEATHER
JACKETS. !
(From A. B. r., Washington
| I have read that half-and-half
mixture Of fuller's earth and pow
dered alum, rubbed in with a dry
cloth and brushed out after few
minutes, is effective; but I've never
tried it. Suggest you experiment on
the underside of a sleeve to be sure
it's OK.
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NAH JONG.
(Frona Mrs. J. G. S., Washington.) y
For Mrs. j. A. G., Washington.
In answer to your inquiry about
rules for Nah Jong, you may pur-
chase card 90 cents) from a large
department store in the stationery
department.
| X X
! HARD WATER?
from Mrs. p. A., Washington
I would like to ask readers for
some information. T have recently
arrived here from the West Coast
where our water is very soft, and
am having trouble with my wash
ing. I boil the diapers with borax
and mild soap, but often find, after
thorough rinsing, that there is a
deposit on them. Also, when wash
ing my hair, no matter how often
I rinse it, find a whitish powder
when I come to comb It, How does
one tackle such problems?
Evening star., 1947-01-21

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QUERIES?

(FT0m Mrs. r. r., W1Shtngt0n.j
For some time I've been wanting
to write in to say how much / enjo.
this page. I continue purchasing
the paper mainly for the Readers
Clearing House.
While the discussions at presen
are on cleaning baby's stuffed toys
I'd like to request If there ISM
some way to keep these toys from
soiling. AS my infant daughter re-
ceived so many white and pink dog
and bunnies during the holiday
I'd like method of preserving then
clean rather than wait until the
are soiled. I've bought a small brusf
intending to brush them daily, bu
wonder If there isn't something
more thorough than that.
I find that when I'm cookint
baEy's cooked cereal the pot in
evitably is scorched and must al
ways work on the pot afterward
although I stir the cereal while i
is cooking. I've tried double boil
er, but it takes too long. Woult
appreciate suggestions.
About spots on clothing, I haven
succeeded in any methods suggested
to date.
I read this page as methodical).
as brushing my teeth and wouldn
miss it for anything. Often sit L!
after guests have left to read it. 4
book made up from daily suggestion
is a wonderful idea.
4 X 4 X
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Information sent in by the fol-
lo,Uing has been forwarded to the
individuals for Uhom it tuds
intended:
Mr.. S. S. c., Suitland;; Mrs. M.
E. B., Takoma Park; Mrs. L. E.
B., Cheuerly;; Mrs. C. L. Mel,
Mrs. F. P. c., SilDer Spring; Mrs.
L. D. o., Mrs. C. S. B., Mrs. M. A.
M, Mrs. A. j., Mrs. E. A. c., Mrs.
w. S. S., Washington.
Our thanks to these readers,
whose contributions aDere similar
to Others previously receiDed::
Mrs. L. J. c., Charlotte Hall;
Miss G. l., Aldie; Mrs. C. r. F.,
Mrs. j. w. c., HyattsDille; M. L.
D., Suitland;; Mrs. E. w. S, COL
lege Park; Mrs. r. c. L., Miami;
Miss P. D. P, Siluer Spring; Mrs.
A. w. S., Gaithersburg;; Mrs. L.
F. B., Poolesuille; Miss L. M. D.,
White Hauen;; Mrs. J. G., Vienna
Mrs. L. A. c., Fairtar; Mrs. F.
B. M, Bethesda; Mrs. j. F. u,
Alexandria; Mrs. L. K. c., Mrs.
v. r. T., M. L. H., Mrs. H. W.
Mrs. F. A. D., r. N. L., Mrs. r. A.,
I. M. u, Mrs. C. E. ~, Wash
ington.
BASSINETTE OR CRIB?
from Mrs. E. H. H., Washington,
I would appreciate your readers
views on whether to buy bassinett'
or a crib for a new born baby. I can
not sew so the bassinette woult
have to remain plain and the bab.
would grow out of it soon. On tn
other hand if you put the baby In
crib Immediately, it would maxi
much more work with crib sheets
etc. Would like to hear suggestion
from experienced mothers. Thank
ing you in advance.
j. + y X
COOKING RICE.
from Mrs. r. A. S., SilUer Spring.
We have watched with interes
the replies to Mrs. T. w. LIS reques
for a method of cooking rice 81
that it is dry and firm and do no
believe that our favorite recipe ha!
been given. Incidentally this is al
old Southern method as practised il
Georgia where rice g connoisseur
abound.
Heat salted water to boiling in {
2-quart pot, allowing enough wa
L~s.1 Al
Evening star., 1947-01-21
SOUR CREAM CAKE?
(From M. D.. Arlinoton.)

am looking for a sour cream
cake suitable for use as a birthday
cake. The recipe should be for a
light batter cake and must be able
to stand travel through the mails.
Any unusual recipes, whether cream
or not for such cake, will be ap-
preciated.
In the evening, my husband
silently opens The Star and passes
over the woman's page without my
asking. He knows what is good!
FOOD GIFTS.
(From Mrs. M. J. c., Washington
In answer to Mrs. M. F. T.'s re-
quest re: Food gifts for Scotland.
I should like to offer some sugges-
tions. I'm an English girl who has
been over here 9 months and dur
ing that time I have sent many
parcels home and have been for
tunate enough for them all to reach
their destination intact. The fruit
cake is an excellent idea. The best
way to send it would be in a sealed
tin, but I sent my mother fruit
cake for Christmas which was too
large for any tin had, so wrapped
it we'll in waxed paper and pu
it in pasteboard box inside tn
larger box I was sending and j
arrived in excellent condition. Nor
mally try to send mostly canned
goods. Parcels seem to take any
where from one to three months 60
ing over and other types of food
stuff may spoil.
The following items I know would
be appreciated: Shortening, tea,
canned meat, fish, fruit, cheese (the
small cheeses that come wrapped in
waxed paper and sealed travel ex-
cellently). Cans of chicken or tur-
key are real treats, also any kind
of candy is more than welcome.
I hope that the foregoing will be
of some use to you and if can help
you in any other way please call
Franklin 1920 at any time.
From C. E. B., Washington.)
\ If Mrs. M. F. T. will call British
Information Service, Executive 8525
and ask for information on food par
GELS, they will give her any specific
information, helpful suggestions
and will mail literature covering the
present regulations quite thor
loughly.
| I send parcels to London and
Evening star., 1947-07-27
olish Students See
u. s. Farm Methods

Ten Polish agricultural students
were given their first look at milk
ing machine in Maryland last week
when they began study OF Amerl-
can farm methods.
Guests of the Church OF the
Brethren's World Service Committee
at New Windsor. the students Will
start work on American farms as
soon as they learn English. 49,,
After the farm work, which VIII
be part of their study of farm meth
DDS in this country, the students
will take short courses in various
agricultural colleges and will tour
country fairs and experiment sta
tionS.
One Of the group is veterinarian
and will study American methods OF
animal disease control. All intend
to enter extension work in Poland
after completing courses in this
country.
Evening star., 1947-07-27

The Jap rose R. n1ultifora
and an unnamed climber
originated by DR.. Whitman
Gross. Note contrast in size
OF "hips." Leaves of multi
fora were eaten away by
Japanese beetles.
the best means Of Identification for
this strong-growing disease-free
shrub.
Recently the Soil Conservation
Service issued a press release which
urged the use of Rosa multiflora for
hedge rows and boundary paintings.
The basis of their appeal was the
vigor and hardness of this species,
which is widely used as an under
stock for the modern hybrid teas,
and because of it's fruits which are
so attractive to wildlife. There is
no doubt that the birds eagerly feed
upon the seeds of this species. Sew
eral years ago planting OF Rosa
multif1ora was made as q screen and
barrier, from which the masses OF
small crimson hips would disappear
before winter ended. Very few
seedlings ever appeared near the
parent bushes, but every thicket and
roosting place for a considerable
distance around is now well planted
to this species.
The colorful hips of the polyantha
roses which are now being widely
planted for mass effects trace back
to their Rosa multihora ancestry.
Writers who describe the fruits
Evening star., 1947-07-27
Rose Seed Pod
Provides Color
In Fall, Winter
By W. n. Younomnn

Roses have q prominent place in
most lists Of berried shrubs, but not
one gardener in ten thinks Of them
as having value for winter color
The colorful seed pods of the rose,
hips as they are usually called, range
in size from small inconspicuous
ones to large pods a half inch or
more in diameter. Most of them
are without spines except those OF
the Moss roses, which are we'll COW
cred. In color they range from yel-
low to red and black. Some are
much more glossy than others. Some
roses develop their hips" rather
early in the summer and the color
full fruits are an added attraction
among the blooms.
Most of the common hybrid tea
roses produce hips, but they do not
last for long. Even If we did not
remove them to encourage more
bloom, they would soon drop from
the bush. Most of the roses that
produce hips that can be counted
on for winter color are usuallysre~
ferred to as species roses. This
refers to the roses mother nature
gave us and not to the hybrids that
rose lovers have developed through
hybridization. Actually, many of the
hybrids,. especially the rugosa hy-
brids, have brightly colored fruits
that persist for many months be-
fore falling to the ground. 1t is
because neither the species nor the
rugosa hybrids are commonly grown
in this area that so few gardeners
are acquainted with their usefulness
for winter color.
40 illustrated in Book.
In Modern Roses H." the fruits
OF 40 species and hybrids are illus
trated, but unfortunately in black
and white. 1t would be most inter-
esting to see similar ILLUSTRATION
in color which would be even more
informative, for the hips of the rose
are most distinctive. Several years
ago an old rosebush was discovered
growing in nearby pasture, thriv-
ing in neglect and thorny enough
to enforce respect. The hips were
Evening star., 1947-07-27
This Week in the Garden

bloom of hardy phlox pre-
na rust another
disease weakens the plants they busted
sprayed.
When pruning tomatoes not foliage
necessary foliage oentimes results in the fruit
scadng.
Now good time old lily of valley
need this sort of attention five eight and late July
supply eaf-mod spadng
into the soil Reset the in rather large eight
inches Oftentmes they will flower the following
and only of the bed should be
However fall digging does interfere with towering
danger OF the plants becoming thoroughly established before
cold weather hence there
should decide whether 1t desirable to the JOB
done and forego bloom next wait until fall risk
'heavng."
The last sowings perennas should
Late sowngs cannot safely be
will need to be carried winter a .
Wsea that reluctant flower should
growth reoved-cu back each branch about
This should stimulate Towering well aid keeping
rampant growers within bounds
No further pinching topping hrysanthemums desirable
good effect long list
that of would like rid
grass mikweed muein black
berry, horse nee hoay vervan voets crabgrass
the ledger is reported dogwood
pine red cedars jumpers
sprayed after growth spring
Seedlings however rather susceptible njuyW.
Evening star., 1947-07-27
Special oispofeh 70 The Stor

BLACKSBURG, Va. July 26.-
Space in v. P. rs new 230-acre
horticultural experimental farm be-
tween here and Christiansburg Is
divided as follows: 100 acres for
fruits, small fruits and hybrids; 20
acres for vegetables. SIS acres for
ornamentals, Is acres for an Eek
perimental field and orchard mu-
scum" DR.. E. L. Overholser, head
of the department of horticulture
at v. P. l., says that in the latter
area different methods OF handling
and training horticultural plants
and fruit production problems will
be studied, including mouse control
in orchards, response of fruit plants
to fertilizers, etc.
Like other comparable college
paintings, the horticultural plant
ings, while research projects, will
serve also for extension field days,
teaching and laboratory materials,
especially for advanced and grad
uate students.
The delegates to the Institute OF
Rural Affairs, next Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday, will have the
opportunity of inspecting the
paintings.
Giant Redwood Plants.
To date the ornamental expert
ments include roses, peonies, chrys-
anthemums and lockwood. One OF
the interesting phases Of ornamental
horticulture was the transplanting
of seedlings of Sequoia gigantia
(giant redwoods, and Sequoia SEM
pervirens (coast redwoods), from
their California haunts to the tract
several months ago.
Fruits and vegetables produced
will 90 first to DR.. l.. L. Davis. IN
Evening star., 1947-07-27
V. P.L Farm Expands Program
23O.Acre Area Includes Experimental
Fruits, Vegetables, Ornamentals

charge of the fruit and vegetable
processing and bY-products section
of the department. for his work on
varieties adaptable to canning,
freezing, dehydration, juice and by
products. DR.. Davis is also inter-
ested in combining f1avors-for in
stance, rhubarb Juice and apple juice
to sharpen the more pleasing f1avors
of both. Broccoli leaves, shown to
be about double that of alfalfa
meal in food value and vitamin con-
tent, will be dehydrated for pro-
tein poultry feed supplement.
Aids iva Program.
All paintings are being made &C
cording to acceptable methods for
preventing land and water waste.
On a steep slope on the western side,
1000 pine, ash and locust trees are
planted In cooperation with IVA
as the best possible use of the land.
They are serving in experiments to
determine the effect OF certain
chemical fertilizers on the different
III ccS. ul G1AC1 Co-oPCL oeASAA "AoAA
IVA Forestry Relations Department
involves experimental paintings of
superior strains and varieties Of
black Walnuts.
The commerce department of IVA
is also cooperating with the re-
searchers in supporting preliminary
studies pertaining to harvesting,
handling, grading, packing, cold
storage and transportation of fruits
and vegetables.
The policy has been to group all
paintings in botanical families as far
as feasible, with the fruits, easily
victim to frost, on the elevated areas
out of danger from the so-called
frost pockets" and the harder or
namentals and vegetables on the
lower levels. j., g.
Evening star., 1947-07-27

the hybrids. are widely recon-.
mended for shrub borders. paintings
near the shore and for hedges, the
emphasis being placed on their
hardness and freedom from dis
eases. Their excellent foliage and
attractive flowers are extolled, but
seldom are their large red fruits
mentioned.
Black and Purple Fruits.
The little Scotch. rose. Rosa spino-
sissima. has small black or purple
fruits that hang on well into the
winter More snowy, however, are
the fruits of R. moyesi, r. rubrifolia
and r. omeiensis. but they are not
as easily grown as are r. primula
formerly known as r. ecae), r.
alba of the Wars of the Roses"
fame, the Chinquapin rose (R.
michrophylla, now classed as rox-
burgh, r. hugonis, etc. These
roses are relatively free from the
common diseases of the rose, hardy
and can be effectively used in the
shrub border.
The species and hybrids men,
toned here are only part OF
those which may be grown locally.
However, in many cases they will be
found fully as useful as the shrubs
which are more frequently planted
for their winter display of berries,
because the roses produce a floral
display in the spring, some through
out the summer, and then in the
late summer and fall their berries
add color to the border. If there
is any doubt as to the brilliance OF
the fruits of the rose a visit to the
Keays collection at the University
of Maryland will soon dispel 1t.
The Keays collection of "Old-Fash-
ioned Roses" contains many species
and hybrids and is the group that
gives us the best display Of color
in the fall and winter.
Evening star., 1947-07-27
Civic Problems, Civic Bodies
Reorganization of District Government;
Many Plans, but Never Reorganized
By Jesse c. Suter

Periodically present commission OF
substituted the socaled territorial
which would feature
participation accomplishment
Congress held without result
proposing reorganization which have been
through have possessed considerable merit
the highly essential feature OF
District Columbia American citizens
participation equality with citizens Of the States in the
of the Nation
stumbling the local government
recognized Washingtons
the opinion that there could be no worth
until people recognized citizens and voting
the electors of President
Federal Courts
worthwhile reorganization the District
Noyes
descriptions
enacng controlling power respect
the Washngtonans
petition petionng should be
conceivable the Commissioners agents OF the
thoroughly local. the Washngtonan should
and participation IN his anas
Constitution and the Districts pon
opinion its ana ana
considerations petitions have often been con-
tempouy drgarded the exercise of its right OF petition
has branded a mendcant'
exercise Of the right peaceaby 70
for redress OF
Of doubtful effective value to voess
another illustration OF the necessity
Columbia acquire voting
point Of beginning Tor any
either their national or their local status
Evening star., 1947-07-27
Farm Accidents

Farm accidents have killed 16,OoC
people, injured IL million and cost
a billion dollars in one year. More
training in the safe operation OF
power equipment would help reduce
fatal accidents. Keep the barn and
its contents in order. Repair or dis
card all electric cords which become
frayed.
Evening star., 1947-07-27
Sheep Dipping Vat
Put in Operation
s,se;ol D;soo,ch 10 The Star

WINCHESTER, Va, July 26.-A
cooperative sheep dipping vat Will
be placed in operation next week
for the benefit of sheep producers In
Frederick and Clarke Counties.
The new equipment will eliminate
the necessity of individual producers
installing expensive vats for dipping
their sheep.
Evening star., 1947-07-27
Nature Walk Today
At AQUATIC Gardens

Pond life at Kenilworth Aquatic
Gardens will be studied during a
walk held from 3 to o'clock today
under the direction of Ranger
Naturalist James A. Fowler. The
meeting place will be at the Gardens
office, adjacent to Douglas street and
KenilWorth avenue NE.
Evening star., 1947-07-27

of the rose often begin with a de-
scription Of the Sweet brier-Rosa
eglanteria-whose large bright red
hips, olive shaped and glistening
give color to the shrub border well
into late fall. The fall color is
hardly to be compared to that pro-
duced in the spring, for the 2-inch
pink single flowers are especially
snowy
The Prairie Rose. Rosa setigera, is
not native to this area, but it grows
well here, almost too well, and while
Evening star., 1947-07-27
PLANT PE0NlES

MN" % Tune. SpcciaI offer by natlonalIyo
tNSes known Worlds Fair landscape gard.
ener Finest selection reds whites, pnks Assorted.
plants ST so; II for 81 so. Cash orders prepaid,
or sent c. o. d. plus charges. Return at once
for refund # not satisfied Free planting instruc.
tions included. GIVEN with 80 orders, Mir
Hon Dollar" Mystery Bloom Peony. 81 vaiue.
OWEN NURSERY, Dept. P-121, Bloom
lnEton, Illinois. Clip this. -
Evening star., 1947-07-27

The average person In the United
States uses about $50 pounds OF
fresh vegetables year.
Evening star., 1947-12-22
Helping Europe Generously

To the Editor of The Star:
Americans must regain or cultivate a sense
of neighborliness towards the unfortunate
people around the world. I am amazed each
day at the comments on the Marshall aid pro-
gram-comments indicating heartless disre-
gard for innocent, suffering people abroad. Re-
sentful remarks such as: They brought it on
themselves" imply disapproving attitudes
AS Christian nation, we need to dust the
family Bible and learn anew that: 1T is better
to give than to receive" This axiom is tried
and true. We will receive good returns from
Europe in the way of faith and confidence only
it we accord the Europeans sincere friendship
in their time of need.
Our gratifying response to the Friendship
Train indicates that all Of America is not think
ing selfishly. That is the right spirit of giving
to Europe. -
Why can't Mr.. Average American just trust
economic experts to figure out the dollar angle
while he backs the program with his full
support and personal good will?
DERWOOD M. BEASkEY.
Evening star., 1947-12-22
Disa&rees With Columnist

To the Editor Of The Star:
1 wish to challenge the audacity of your
columnist, Henry McLemore, who was "irked
by college bobby soxers.'
Mr.. McLemore takes to task 400 college stu
dents dispersed in institutions of higher learn
ing throughout the length and breadth of the
United States. These collegians recently were
asked to Judge of certain radio programs as
they sound over the air and ito base your scor-
ing of each personality on the simple premise:
Would a stranger be welcome in your home by
all the members of your family If he or she
said the same things as the radio artist is say
ing?" They we're concerned solely with the
degrees of good taste shown by performers
These young men and women put Bob Hope
in the lowest rating obtained by any performer
in any of the 16 similar shows polled. This is
small wonder. For many years Bob Hope and
his writer's have delighted in ushering dirt and
more dirt into the homes of American families.
Yet Mr.. McLemore brazenly acclaims Hope
Americas sense of humor."
Mr.. McLemore had better be more careful
about his assertions and charges in the future.
EDWARD r. O'CONNOR.
Evening star., 1947-12-22
EverqIudes MYSTERY

Now that the Everglades of Florida have
become property of the United States in
the form of national park, the mystery
Of how they got their name and what 1t
means may be a trifle nearer solution.
The Encyclopaedia Britannica describes the
region as "a great saw-grass morass
fringed by broad cypress swamps and
savanna, and intermingled with pine
land, salt meadows and the mangrove
thickets of the coast" and the Americana
adds that the vast tract of land and
water" despite the fact that 1t was under
the very eyes Of the early pioneers and
bordered by our own advanced lines Of
commerce and travel" remained "prac-
tically undiscovered until the first decade
of the twentieth century" But neither of
these eminent authorities gives any ex-
PLANTATION of the designation which ap-
parently already was very old when Tan
ners MAP Of Florida" was published in
1927.