Evening star., 1948-04-13
VACATION SPOT?

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NV husband and 7 are looking for
a place to vacation with our 4-year-
old son during the first part OF
September. This is what we'd like:
A place in the mountains with a
lake offering good safe swimming
and boating, housing preferably In
an individual cabin or in the first
floor of a small hotel where our son
can play outside safely; simple but
plentiful and well-cooked meals.
Location immaterial If not TOO
remote; The Poconos. Adirondacks,
New England, Virginia. Price: This
is the stumbling block-can we find
these things or most of them at a
rate of under $100 a week for the
three of us exclusive of travelling
expenses? We have no car. We
would be exceedingly grateful to
any reader who would share their
experiences in locating such a place
DYEING WOOL SWEATER?
SHADE FOR TORCHIERE?
PIN CUSHION SUGGESTIONS.
From Mrs. L. w. P, Mclean.
Has any one had any experience
In dyeing wool sweaters? I have
nearly finished knitting sweater
for my little son with some white
wool I had left over, and would like
to dye it dark color, white being
very impractical. Something tells
me should have dyed the wool be-
fore knitting it and am afraid 1t
will shrink or become hard II try
to dye 1t.
Your item on handmade lamp
shades was very interesting, and I
am wondering if it. Is possible to-
make a shade for torchiere lamp.
The glass shade has been broken
and, not wanting to spend the
money for a new one at this time,
I would like to try to make one, but
haven't any idea how to do it. What
materials would I have to use and
how to finish it so that it will not
look too amateurish? I have never
attempted anything like this before.
If may offer an idea (not mine
originality, little armchair pin cush-
ions can be made from scraps OF
bright material sewed on a card
board frame and stuffed with lit
tie kapok or cotton batting. The
seat of the tiny chair lifts up to re-
veal a thread box. These make de-
lightful gifts. Complete directions
NAV be found in the March issue of
profitable Hobbies"
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FACE CREAM FROM LINENS.
from Mrs. S. J. D., Washington J
For Mrs. j. L. NJ After reading
your problem, I decided that maybe
I could help you. First, I have been
in the beauty business for l8 years,
and know that most ladies use far
too much cream. They seem to think
that If little Is good much more
is better, which is not the truth.
You should only apply what the
skin will take, because 1t Is just
waste of cream, besides all the trou-
BILE you are having with your linen.
First, dab five small dots of cream
on your face-forehead, nose, chin
and both cheeks. Massage with up
ward and outward motion. It's best
to do this Is minutes to one-half
hour before going to bed. II you
find that your face is too greasy the
first night, put on less the next
night. I'm sure too much cream Is
your trouble.
Removing the cream from your
linens can be done II you will re-
member not to use hot water or
cold water Either one will set the
oil in the cream. Use water just
a little bit warmer than tepid, and
wash as usual OF course the linens
you have already washed and had
trouble with are your problem now,
80 try this. Make a thin paste Of
lemon juice and salt. Apply to the
grease spots and put In the sun.
This might not remove the spots the
first time, but repeat the treatment,
and I'm sure 1t will eventually. I
have used this treatment on white
uniforms and 1t worked for me.
hope I have been able to help you.
although I'm afraid I haven't made
myself too clear. If you should want
to, you can get in touch with me
through the RCH.
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SHOWER CURTAINS.
from Mrs. J. D. K, SilDer Spring.
Regarding shower curtains which
mildew, especially in the summer,
find that using the pretty one to-
ward the room and plain plastic
one toward the tub or shower Is the
best idea. They both go on the
same hooks, first one, then the
other. The plain plastic ones are
very reasonable. This scheme
helped me to keep my beautiful one
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