Evening star., 1947-11-12

grees until double in bulk. Knead;
shape, place in creased loaf pans.
Brush with oil. Cover, let rise until
double in bulk. Bake In oven Of
375 degrees for S. minutes.
MY CREED
POEM.
From E. S. D., Arlington.)
Saw this request for the poem
MY Creed" and this is from large
collection of poetry I have. Glad Of
the opportunity to be able to answer
a request again. Hope it is the piece
wanted.
Am sending another piece some
one may like to have. 1t Is favorite
of mine. 1t Is typical Of my mother.
Best wishes always to all who help
make this column so interesting.
MY CREED
The food that I share with others
ne .nsn.sS the Tea thst spsnd soI others
The freedom seek for others
Makes me forever free.
The pain that ease IN others
Shall take away my pain.
The load that | lit from others
Makes my load disappear.
The good that I see in, in others
Tns eonss exs tast as hs 5sf s for to 0a:s: cheer
The S. path naib that COD vslk vak, WITH Nsh others
By Grace Hill Freeman.
THE WATCHER.
She always leaned to watch gstc for u.s.
In winter by the window
In summer by the gate.
And though We moeksd ,a her tsndsri1
The eIo long 1S way Tho hOm. % xould Seem more SAT.
Her ba thpushts eoss ysTs l 1rsst sS full OF u
And 50 I think that where she is
She must be watching yet.
waiting til we come home TO her.
Watching from Heavens window
Leaning from Heavens gate;
Margaret Widdemer.
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WHISKY CAKE?
CLEANING BROADLOOM7
From Mrs. F. B., BerDyn.)
am a regular reader Of the
RGH and enjoy 1t very much.
Last year, Mrs. A. s. j. Of Wash
ington sent in her mothers famous
Kentucky whiskey cake. If she or
some other readers could tell me
If you can bake it now and keep
1t till Christmas the same as any
other fruit cake, I'd appreciate 1t.
would like to hear from some
readers on what luck they have
had on having broadloom carpet
cleaned and would also like to have
1t de-mothed at the same time.
THANK YOU NOTES
AND HELPFUL HINT,
(Fro1n K. H., E., Viennd.)
I wish to give thanks to The Star
and many contributors to the clear
ing house. May I suggest some
repetition of some Of the most help
full hints? For instance, putting
waxed paper under the Ice cube
trays in the refrigerator to help
them to slide out with ease.
From Mrs. M. S. B., Vien71d.)
wish to thank the many ladies
who have offered me slips Of rose
geranium. The friendly interest
your RICH creates in your readers is
very fine.
ANT HILLS?
| from Mrs. E. D. S., ArIington.)
How can you get rid of numerous
ant hills on the lawn without killing
your grass?
POEM WANTED?
CLEANING FURNITURE?
From Mrs. c. B. H., Washington
I want poem read by Admiral
Halsey on his return to the States
in New York in 1945. It's called
"Halsey, Nimitz and Me-" I heard
him repeat it on the radio and
have tried to get it often but no
luck. Hope some one can help me.
The other request: Can some one
please tell me how to clean up
holstered furniture at home so
they won't be faded and spotted?
I've tried cleaning rugs at times
with soap and water but left them
spotted. I don't want to ruin my
upholstered furniture that way and
can't afford at present to have
them done. The colors Of ma
terials are green and wine with
a small flower design.
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GERMAN STYLE POTATO SALAD.
From Mrs. T. S., Washington.J
! Since am newcomer to-
Washington, and a bride of a year,
the RICH has been a real boon to
me. I've learned a number of
tricks for both housekeeping and
cooking and want to thank you for
conducting the RCH. More news
papers in different cities should
take q cue from you for such a
page.
About a week ago, 4 lady asked
for a German style potato salad
recipe q have mislaid her request
and don't remember her initials).
Well, mother has a tried and true
recipe which her mother gave her.
I've had great success with it
and am pleased to be able to pass
it on.
Boil small potatoes in the jackets
until tender. enough for required
servings.) Two to 8 pounds will
serve 4 to 6. Cool, then peel. Cut 2
strips of bacon into small pieces
and fry crisp. Remove chips OF
bacon and fry diced onion Il me-
dium-size6 in grease until trans
parent. Add one tablespoon flour, l
cup liquid (2s water, II vinegar),
l tablespoon sugar, salt and pepper
to taste. Bring, to boil and SIM
mer until Just slightly thickened.
| Pour over sliced potatoes and add
diced celery and green pepper. Mix
carefully. Serve either hot or cold.
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PLANTS WANTED?
From Mrs. S. G. F.. Arlington.)
l. I have started an indoor garden
and would like some slips of Ameri-
can violets Any other house plant
pieces that I could grow would be
appreciated.
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ANTIQUE CHEST?
From Mrs. P. A. B., WaShington.)
I have an antique chest which Is
now painted. What products must I
buy to remove the paint and refln-
liSh2 perhanS T should have a pro-