Evening star., 1948-04-29
PARACHUTE MATERIAL?
From Mrs. A. d. MacI, Wash
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1 nave Deen given nylOn para
chute like the ones used by the
aviators during the war. I would
appreciate hearing from any of
your readers who have had them as
to what use they have put them.
AS they are put together in pie
shaped pieces I should like to know
if they can be cut to advantage
or if there is great deal of waste?
THANK YOU NOTE.
(From Mrs. NJ. NJ, Arlington.)
To the lady who suggested put
ting babys cereal in bottle and
enlarging holes in nipple, many
thanks! 1t is so easier and less
mess. I find also they get more.
BLEACHING SPREAD.
(From Mrs. G. w. L., Lexington
Park.)
I successfully removed the color
from dark maroon chenille spread
with two packages of the three
letter color remover sold in all drug
and dime stores, using large GAL
vanized garbage can as vessel.
Follow instructions on package and
you will have no difficulty. 1t is
important to have a large enough
vessel in which to place the spread.
POEMS WANTED?
OUT OF PRINT BOOKS;
LEMON TREE?
(From Mrs. E. A. r., Washington
GroDe.)
I enjoy the lovely old poems sent
in by Mrs. w. E. B. of Gaithersburg
and Mrs. F. NJ, Bethesda. I'd like
to ask these ladies or any others
who read RICH if they can help me
locate an old poem by the name of
Annie" or Gentle Annie" Years
ago my father enjoyed it and for
a long time he has been hoping to
get copy of it again.
Does any one know the words to
the song, In the Valley Where the
Bluebells Crew."
In regard to out of print books. I
have the names of two stores who
can supply many old books. OMal-
ley's Book Store, 377 Fourth street,
New York City; Leary's Book Store,
Ninth street below Market street,
Philadelphia, Pa
Can any one tell me how to get
a lemon tree? A few years ago l
saw one in blossom with fruit and
it was the most fragrant and lovely
plant I ever saw. 1 want one with
a good growth, for I know they can
be grown from seed, but they do not
grow large enough to blossom.
BANANA BREAD.
from Mrs. c. N. H., Riperdale.)
For Mrs. G. P, Manassas, in an
sWer to your request for banana
cake, here is an easy, yet delicious,
recipe for banana bread. Better
make two loaves. One will dis
appear before it gets cold. I also
have an excellent recipe for coconut
cake (coconut in batter if you'd
like to have it. Good luck with
the banana bread!
One cup granulated sugar, a cup
shortening, l egg. 2 tablespoons
milk, large mashed bananas, Q
cups all-purpose -four, l teaspoon
soda, pinch salt, u cup chopped pc
conS Creoro s,1oor and cborf
add unbeaten egg and milk, mix
well. Stir in bananas. Sift in dry
and mix thoroughly.
Add Toured nuts, pour into creased
and f1oured bread pan, 81 by by 3
inches. Bake As to 60 minutes in
oven $50 degrees. or until tooth
pick inserted near middle comes out
clean. Good hot or cold, with or
without butter. Stays fresh in
definitely.
BOOK ON SANTA.
fFrom L. c. NJ, Siluer SPRING.
Information for Mrs. B. M. A.
Washington, who wants to know
where to locate the book called The
Life and Adventures of Santa
Claus" by Julie Lane. I, too, have
been unable to locate this delightful
book in the local book stores. How
ever, it is published by the Santa
Claus Publishing Co., Worcester
Mass
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NIGHT SHOPPINGe
From Mrs. E. M. M, Wushinoton.
In recent trip to New York City
I noticed many of the stores have
the evening shopping hours again.
Why do not the stores here in
start doing that again?
I have three small children, and for
them to have to go along with me
on shopping tours is terribly trying,
on all Of us. Surely 1 speak for
many mothers who would appreci-
ate couple of hours one evening a
week, when father could tend to
the youngsters for her to get in
town. How about it. what are some
Of the opinions on this subject7 /