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The Seward polaris & Kenai Peninsula-Aleutian chain news., 1948-03-31
A BID TO MUTUAL
 ADMIRATION PARTY

One of the most amazing pieces of corresponence ever to come into our possession is the letter and questionaire sent out by the retiring Mayor who asks ques- tionS where he should be answer ing them.
 The letter follows:
 March 20. l948 Dear Candidate:
 You are hereby asked to dt- , tend a town meeting to be held in the USO Gymnasium at pm. on Friday. April 2.
 You will be introduced from the attached information ques- tiondire which should be present. ed 10 the speakers platform in the gymnasium by pm. on Fri day.
 Should if be impossible for you to attend this meeting for reas- ons beyond your control. fill in this attached questionoire and have it delivered by someone to be presented to the public.
 Ignoring this request will place your motives for seeking office in q clouded position.
 Sincerely yours.
 Clarence P. Keating
 Mayor
 Couched in other terms, re- quest to appear before a regular ly gathered group of voters and taxpayers, most of the candidates would no doubt enjoy placing their ideas or beliefs before the constituency. However with the end of the words Dear Candi- date, the ''iron mittens" are pulled on and the free for all is on, with no 'holts' barred" You are hereby asked" could have been, You are respectfully invited"
 The second paragraph-"You will be introduced from the at- tached questionaire" means that the rule as followed in the past -bureaucracy and regimentation is to be the vogue There is per sonal enjoyment in fellow get ting up before his friends and neighbors and asking fer their votes on the merits of what he has done or is of a mind to do. He has no choice here. t Should it be impossible as the third paragraph states. to be present.
 You have a candidate at a dis advantage there; if he is unable to attend. he will not be present to defend nor to explain his stand
 The fourth paragraph states: Ignoring this request will place your motives for seeking office in clouded position"
 It is implied that if the request IS ignored, his motives for run ming for office are under oues- tion; that he is a questionable person seeking office; that he is not the sort of person who should seek office nor one who should receive votes if he did. This implication can and will be resented by all who seek of- , flee unless they are aligned with those "of the party" or bloc.
 Were we candidate we would ignore completely this bid to a "mutua1 admirofi0nn vooo<;,1
The Seward polaris & Kenai Peninsula-Aleutian chain news., 1948-03-31

Candidate for: ............-..........
 l-Occupution ........-...........................
 2-Length of time in Seward
 3-PropEtY owner ......................... Of yes. state where) .......................
 4-Number of years experience as municipal or Territorial Repre- sentative of the people. d sig nate: ..................... .....................
 5-Do you favor municipal own ership of Seward Electric Sys- tenn: ............
 6-Are you now supporting a. bove named system as custo- m T?
 7-Are you in tovor of municipal ownership of the Seward Marine Ways and facilities: ......... s-If elected will you support in" city's lease to the Seword Fish and Cold Storage Company:
 9-If elected will you support the retention of the present po- lice officers for the cominq wear: Signed: .......... Suppose we REVERSE the situ- atlon bit and ASK the above questions of MIR. MAYOR. What is your occupation? 2-How long have you lived in Seward?
 3-Are you a property owner and what is the location of your property?
 Ave know you served one term as councilman and one as Mayor but what Territorial office have you held or do you speak for some one else?
 5-Why do you favor city own ership of the Seward Electric Sys- tenn when you know and it has been proved that the privately owned plant can operate cheaper and produce power cheaper than diesel plants. because it uses water power?
 6-1s it necessary that every man or person in Seward be pen- alized for using City diesel-pro- duced power in order to satisfy private feuds or Save the face of persons who were foolish enough to put in a diesel plant to com pete with plant producing DOW CT by water power? Besides it's none of your business). What diff ference does it make: some peop- le don't pay their bill either.
 Are you in favor of Munici- pal Ownership when the figures shown in a former issue of the Polaris show the loss to the citv Of over S30000 in 20 years not including maintenance of docks Cold Storage or facilities which are figured to be in the neighbor. hood of s125,0OOOO over that peri od
 o-Do the present lessees haev the financial backing to pay the city each year; do they pay Union wages; Do they have operating capital? Do they have funds to completely rebuild and equip the Cold Storage Plant?
 10-That is one of the most in. congruous questions ever asked.
 Suppose for instance. that two
The Seward polaris & Kenai Peninsula-Aleutian chain news., 1948-03-31
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reappointed on March 13 by Pres ident Truman to a second term to be confirmed by the Senate
The Seward polaris & Kenai Peninsula-Aleutian chain news., 1948-03-31

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Evening star., 1948-02-13
WhyGrow
Old?
BY Iosethine Lnw,nnn

Dp y0Sepntne L01CmQn
Many women would like to enter
tain much oftener than they do, If
it were not such an effort. Often
hostesses put great emphasis on de-
tails which are really unimportant
when compared to the true ingred-
tents Of successful party.
I have a theory that there is one
rule which, if followed, will solve
the difficulties and add to the pleas
ure Of being hostess. The rule is
plan your entertaining so that you,
yourself, have good time. On the
surface this may sound selfish but 1t
isn't. because whenever the hostess
Is having fun and enjoying her
guests. they just naturally warm to
the relaxed, friendly. gay occasion.
Many women attempt to make en-
tertainment perfect in all Of the
details of equipment and service and
correct usage, but unless the woman
has adequate and well trained serv-
ants, the evening is apt to be stiff
rather than charming. Formal en-
tertainment is fun only when 1t runs
by itself, on such well trained wheels
that one is unconscious of the serv-
ice.> Otherwise, your hostess meets
you at the door in mood of hectic
ness and fatigue. You see little Of
her and she has little or no time to
give to the more essential factors Of
being good hostess. That Is why
say, plan the party so you will
have fun," and then you can be sure
that your friends will also enjoy the
hours spent In your home.
In the near future I am going to
give several days to the problems Of
hostesses because I believe that
failure and strain in this matter re-
fleets a general tense, serious, un-
and strained attitude to-
ward life which is bad for happiness,
health and beauty.
There Is no paint pot so potent as
the true enjoyment in the compan-
ionship of others, the warm glow OF
that your friends feel vel
come at any moment, as the real
enjoyment Of people! Where else
should we find it in such warming
quantities as in our own homes?
Evening star., 1948-02-13
Student Walters Score

declared the finest serving attend
ant they've ever had. BY day he
studies engineering. Another for
merly served as a head waiter In
a country club. One Of the stu
dents has abandoned serving for
tutoring. While working one eve
ming, he noticed the son of the.
family struggling with algebra, and
offered to help him. iHe proved to
be the only person who could ex-
plain why x equaled Y to the young
student. Now he spends his eve
nings tutoring the boy.
The men serve ct large and small
private parties, and at parties given
at clubs. AS many as "a men have
been called for one party. Their
dependability h all but guaranteed,
with alternates frequently alerted
by USES to be ready to serve should
the man scheduled be unable to
work at the last minute.
I'VE supply the hostess with every
thing but the food and the guests" !"
declared Mrs. Betty Place of USES,
who acts as liaison person between
the public and the students. She
once combed the files to locate
veteran of the Marine Corps in re-
ply to request of a Marine Corps
general who would have no one else
assist at his party, She also helps
secure competent dishwashers and
other workers, and assists hostesses
in locating additional china. A call
to Mrs. Place, at District 70Oe, at
least three days in advance when
help Is needed, will put a hostess In
touch with q student. The fee,
reasonable one, is discussed between
the employer and the student. The
service USES renders as middleman
is offered free to both parties.
Most Of the men now trained will
be available again next year. An
other class will be conducted when
these men graduate. The present
group Is so in demand, however, with
many of the men employed several
nights week by the same hostesses,
that USES fears the group may not
be large enough to answer all Of
the co11s
Evening star., 1948-02-13
Sponge Cakes

If your budget will stand up un-
der the onslaught and the use OF
five eggs at a clip won't send 1t
down for the count, whip yourself
up some of these tasty little almond
sponge cakes.
Combine a cup of granulated
sugar with " cup of water and
boil until the sirup will form a
thread from the spoon. Separate
the eggs and beat the yolks until
they are thick and lemony. Pour
the sirup into the egg yolks in a
thin stream. beating all the time.
When the mixture is cool, add "
teaspoon almond extract.
Mix about Il teaspoon of salt and
II cup of finely chopped almonds
with / cup of cake flour. Fold into
the sirup mixture alternately with
the beaten egg whites. Put in oiled
cupcake tins, which have been light
ly busted with -four, sprinkle a few
extra chopped almonds on top and
bake In moderately hot oven until
a straw comes out clean.
Evening star., 1948-02-13

Contributions and requests
must be accompanied by the
sender's full name and address.
We will withhold both an| 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 1t
is obviously impossible for us
to test all recipes submitted, we
cannot assume responsibility for
them. Betsy Cas,0eU
Evening star., 1948-02-13
By Betty Miles

Forty-three college students, all
veterans, who learned a walters
ways in the course sponsored by the
United States Employment Service
and the D. C. public schools last
October are meeting with unani-
nous praise from Washington host
esses. Over 800 calls have been
answered by the Howard University
students and, 1t is said, not one
complaint has been registered since
the group made its Arrnistice Day
serving debut at dinner in Guam
tico, which was attended by Admiral
Nimitz and other dignitaries. The
dinner established the groups repu-
tation, and the men have been
sought by Army and Navy hostesses
ever since.
Part-time work that would boost
the veterans income and yet allow
sufficient time for studying was in
demand by students, and USES pre-
sented the men with the present
plan as a solution. Their response
was enthusiastic. Mr.. Edgar p. West
moreland, head of vocational work
for divisions X-XIII, offered to sup
ply personnel and equipment neces-
sary to train the men, Arnold Lewis,
veteran Of many years serving
experience, was engaged by the
school to teach. The training given
to the men was free of charge.
In the course of five weeks, at
tending class twice a week, the men
learned to serve correctly, to set a
table, and to greet guests. In order
to qualify for the work, they must
have an honorable discharge. A
pleasing manner and nice appear
ance are also emphasized. The
youngest students in the group are
"a years old, with rs years the aver
age Many of the men are, married,
and some have families. USES de-
clares this, sort of part-time work
has helped many of the students
make a better adjustment to college.
One public appearance and their
career is assured. One man, being
sought by Army hostesses, has been
Evening star., 1948-02-13
Recipe Roundup

grill that included little zucchinis
In its construction. Also, each item
was dipped in batter and fried In
deep fat instead of being grilled
or broiled.
The batter was made by combin-
ing cup Of flour, " teaspoon salt,
70 cup of milk and q beaten egg.
The lineup included:
One chicken liver, heart of q
small artichoke, small noisettes
of veal pounded paper thin, small
square of cheese, half a deviled
egg, a couple Of cooked cauliflower
f1owerets, 2 slices zucchini, a small
sausage and slices of lamb kidneys.
Chianti and fruit topped off the
lunch.
Evening star., 1948-02-13
Tomato Juice

Here's a nice way to vary tomato
juice when you want to serve zest-
full drink as an appetizer.
Get a tube of anchovy paste. To
each cup of tomato juice, add about
y teaspoon of anchovy paste, a
little lemon juice and freshly ground
black pepper. No salt-the anchovy
takes care of that. So.
The best way to handle this is to
mix the paste, lemon juice, etc., with
a little tomato juice in a separate
bowl, before adding 1t to the bulk
of the juice. This thins 1t and
makes it easier to blend. Beat hard
to mix thoroughly and chill in the
icebox before serving. A few
chopped chives on the top of each
glass add color and taste.
Evening star., 1948-02-13
PAINTING ON GLASS.

FTOUt WTS. w. H., DEL WyHJ
TO the lady who asked for infor-
nation about painting on glass, I
would like to offer these sugges-
tions.
I paint on glass and also on cera-
mic tile. I have found that it can
be done either with quick-drying
enamel or with tube oil colors mixed
with either Japan dryer or turpen-
tine. .......
I prefer the oil color and turpen-
tine, however, because such mate
rfals are easier to keep. Enamel al
ways forms skim on top which
has to be removed before it can be
used. I apply the paint with water
color brushes, but oil-color brushes
will work, too, If you prefer them.
If you are painting on the under
side of the glass such as coffee
table top or any other clear glass
you should put your high lights and
foreground to the design on first so
that they will show up on top. If
you use a sketch of your design
under the glass on which you're
painting, 1t will help to guide you.
If the paint is applied to the out
side of the glass, as it would be on a
tumbler, you can preserve 1t from
wear by covering the entire design
with clear shellac. Make sure your
paint is thoroughly dry first.
The good thing about painting on
glass is that the design can very
easily be removed with soft cloth
and turpentine, If 1T doesn't suit
you.
from Mrs. F. S. G., Falls Church,
If Mrs. G. v. N. of Arlington will
write to Thayer & Chandler, 910
Van Buren street, Chicago 7, Ill. and
Gypsy Dyes, Inc, 1414 South Wabash
avenue, Chicago 5, Ill, and request
their catalogues of art supplies, she
will receive instructions for paint
ing on glass and price lists of spe-
cial paints and brushes for doing
this type of work. These two firms
also carry complete supplies for nu-
merous other hand crafts.
\ X X
AFRICAN VIOLETS.
From Mrs. H. A. L., Washington
Since every one seems SO inter-
ested in African violets I've just
finished reading some interesting
articles which may help some one.
There are six articles in "The Home
Garden" December, 1947. 7 obtained
this from the Public Library.
X X
STARCHING SHIRTS.
(Fron1 r. S., Falls Church,
To Mrs: P. r. ": Almost any
box starch will answer your ques-
Evening star., 1948-02-13
Readers Clearing House

ton. At present I am using per-
fumed starch from the company
that has a salesman come by twice
month. It is grand. I starch only
collars, cuffs and front. Some peo-
Evening star., 1948-02-13
By Barbara Bell

sweet simple exciting to
wear. Try a candy-striped fabric
for this yoked school or party dress.
Little girls love a sash to tie, perky
sleeves and tiny lacing at the neck
Barbara Bell pattern No. 1755 is
designed for sizes 3, 4, S, 6, 7 and 8
wears. Size requires Is yards OF
as or 80 inch fabric.
For this pattern send Is cents, in
coins, your name, address, pattern
number and size wanted to Barbara
Bell. The Washington Star. P. o.
Box 90, Station G, New York 10,
N. Y.
Evening star., 1948-02-13

pie do starch the complete shirt
with q very thin starch, heavier for
the collars, etc. I, too, had starch
troubles once but experimenting is
the only to eliminate them.
Evening star., 1948-02-13

Distinguished looking
and fIottering clothes are
not strictly in the realm of
the younger and simmer
woman. A woman moy be
fronkIy 40. not q size IA
and still enjoy the reputo-
tion Of being we'll dressed.
Our charming motron
models two outfits from q
local shop. On the left she
dispIoys the perennial fovor-
ite-the eroy sobordine
suit with detail touches at
the shoulders and on the
pockets. On the right she
wears q long sIeeved printed
evening dress. -ELENl.
Fashion Photos by Johnny Mueller.
Evening star., 1948-02-13
By Pesey Roberts

Bands of delicate cross stitch al
tefnating with simple single crochet
make this handsome 10-inch dolly
A frilly ruffled edging is starched
for the best effect.
Pattern envelope No. R2652 con-
tains complete crocheting instruc-
tions, stitch illustrations and flnish-
ing directions
To obtain this pattern send Is
cents, in coins, giving pattern num-
ber, your name, address and zone
number to Peggy Roberts, The
Washington SHr. p. o. Box 100,
Station G, New York 10. N. Y.
Evening star., 1948-02-13
PLAY CENTER.

(Frona Mrs. A. H., Washington.)
A play center, under the auspices
of the District Recreational Center,
has been opened in the Livingston
area of Southeast Washington for
children from ages 8 to S years. 1t
is a nonproflt organization, run on
very nominal fee from each
mother. We have a highly trained
teacher and all the necessary equip
ment to enable the children to learn
constructive play and cooperation
The classes are held in the morn
ings. five days week.
Mothers in the area who wish to
enroll their children. or who require
additional information, can contact
the chairman, Mrs. AHne Harris
Twining $685..
Evening star., 1948-02-13
Dacklina


Soon now you should be able to
get one of the early small duck
lings-so delicious broiled and sea-
soned with orange juice.
Have the little duck cleaned and
quartered by your poultryman
Then wipe it dry and sprinkle 1t
with flour seasoned with salt and
pepper. Put it, skin side down In
q broiling pan and dot with butter
Pour the juice of II orange into
the pan and place under the flame
In a preheated boiler.
Broil for Is minutes, basting once
or twice, then turn skin side up
and broil another Is minutes, bast-
ing often. Turn the flame up for
a minute or so to make the duck
ling a golden brown. Squeeze the
other half orange over the duck,
cover the pan and put in the oven
for Is minutes at moderate tenn
perature. When duck is tender, un-
cover and bake another Is minutes
to get the skin crisp.
FenneI
The next time you run across
some fennel in the market, tote it
home and try fixing it this way:
Remove the outside of 4 stalks Of
fennel, cut them in half and cut
off the tops. Cook in salted water
Just until soft and then drain them
carefully. Arrange them on q dish
and pour this sauce over them:
Mix the yolks of 2 eggs, 2 tea
spoons dry mustard, tablespoons of
cream and tablespoons good tar
ragon vinegar in a bowl. Put the
bowl over hot water over a slow fire
and beat with a whisk until the
sauce thickens. Add, bit by bit, 2
tablespoons butter, much as you
would In making Hollandaise. Con-
tinue to beat until light and then
pour over the fennel.
Evening star., 1948-02-13
Black Walnnf Ice Cream

Out in Iowa, they made black
walnut Ice cream that Is out Of this
world-it is that good.
Make a custard as usual Of
2 cups scalded milk, 3 egg yolks, q
cup Of sugar and dash of salt.
All "a cup of finely chopped black
walnut meats to the hot custard.
Then let the mixture cool
Beat a cup of heavy cream stiff
and fold that in, together with a
teaspoon of vanilla.
Freeze as usual. If you like. re-
serve a few chopped nut meats to
sprinkle on top as a garnish.
Evening star., 1948-02-13
COAT PATTERN.

From Mrs. W. H. T., Arlingten.)
In response to Mrs. j. w. B.,
Landover Hills, who requested in
formation about little girls knitted
coat pattern, there is such pattern
in Columbia Baby Book" volume
l04, on page 10, giving complete in
structions. This book may be OBJ
tanned in the art department of
most department stores.
From Mrs. r. S. D., Arlington)
To Mrs. j. w. B.: The requested
instructions covering knitted coat,
princess style, cable stitch pattern,
will be found in book published by
the Juvenile Styles Publishing Co.,
1908 Penn street, Reading, Pa. The
book is entitled Juvenile Styles, +"
volume Z, No. Z, featuring brother
sister ensembles. The coat in CUES.
ton Is on page 90. The book costs
Is cents, plus cents extra to cover
mailing costs. W
Evening star., 1948-02-13
CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS.
TO LOCATE LOOM?

fFrom M. v. ID. b., WGSh1ngtOn.)
Mrs. G. E. F., Washington who is
interested in Congressional hearings
will find one of outstanding interest
to women on Wednesday, Febru-
ary 10, in Room No. 346 Judiciary
Room, Old House Office Building
A hearing will be held at that time
before the subcommittee Of the
Judiciary Committee on the Equal
Rights Amendment which reads,
Equality of rights under the law
shall not be denied or abridged in
the United States or by any State
on account of SEX" This amend
ment has the endorsement of a long
list of women's. organizations.
Turning from the political to
domestic interests, can any one in
the RICH help me locate loom on
which 1 can weave table mats of
about IL by 18 inches. have called
all stores and aircraft shops in vain
Evening star., 1948-02-13
Mired Grill

Mi1ed Grill
A favorite dish of ours, in years
gone by, at a little restaurant in
Portof1no, Italy, was a special mixed
Evening star., 1948-02-13
= LAYETTE.

(From Mrs. O. T. C., WGShtngton.)
For B. c., Washington. When you
bring the baby home from the hos
pital you certainly don't want to
bundle it up too much. 1t just
makes it more difficult for you when
you arrive home. suggested only
a diaper. safety pins, shirt, gown,
bonnet and booties. A bunting is
nice If you have one. Otherwise
use soft blanket next to the baby
and than a heavy one. Be sure that
they are large enough to amply
cover the child.
AS for your supplies at home. I
would say bare minimum would
be: 4 shirts, 8 gowns, rust proof pins,
I sweater, I bonnet, 2 rubber pants,
pair mittens, crib sheets, 2 crib
(mattress) pads, 2 rubber sheets,
quilted pads, small, eight-ounce
bottles, 2 four ounce bottles, 4 re-
ceiving blankets, 2 wash cloths,
2 soft towels, baby oil and powder,
cotton, boric acid, medicated powder
(your doctor will tell you), vaseline,
belly bands or gauze, tooth picks or
swabs. A sterilizer is very con-
venient but is not essential. In ad-
dition you need 2 light blankets, and
2 heavy ones.
I had l dozen diapers of my own
and the rest were furnished by a
diaper service. However, If you do
not use the service I suggest hav-
ing at least 4; dozen.
A clothes rack is very useful but
not essential. I bathed my baby in
my lap and later in the sink SC did
not use q bathinette. But you
should have some kind Of tray for
the oil and powder, etc. You need
them all at once and it really saves
steps.
I hope this information will help
you. It's about what J naS myself
and the baby and I got along very
nicely. Good luck with your baby.
You'll be an expert when you've been
home together two days.
Evening star., 1948-02-13
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For Mrs. C. r. B., Washington: !:
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DR.. William II. Broddy, is distribut-
ed by Evangelism, Board of National
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York l0,uN. Y.