Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-19
STEEL NEEDLES;
WASHER.

from Miss M. L. B.. WaShington.)
I have seen no answer for the lady
who inquired about steel knitting
needles, and 7 would like to tell her
Of my experience with them. I
found that they put cramp in my
hands after q few minutes of knit
ting, because of their weight.
Aluminium needles are by far the
best I've used; they are lightweight,
unbreakable (although they bend a
little, and have true points. I
couldn't find any at the department
stores here, but just today ran
across some at one Of the neighbour
hood (chain) dime stores.
May I add a word in praise Of the
automatic washers? I am q college
girl, and for the past year I have
used the 'self-service' automatic
washer in my college town. Every
week four of us 60 together and
play q hand or so of bridge while
we do our weeks wash. 1 wash all
manner Of things in it-bedspreads,
lingerie, some service blankets, and
even my 100 per cent wool socks.
Mother nearly tainted when told
her that, but they come out fluffy
and clean and approximately the
same size-I set the washer for
warm water. OF course, all my
things are sturdy, but there's hardly
ANYTHING I wouldn't trust to the
automatic washer. I envy any one
who has one.
BABY SHOWER?
from Mrs. H. E. B.. The PldtnsJ
I am planning q baby shower for
q friend Of mine. I would appreciate
it SO much If you would give me
some idea what to have Tor re-
freshments and entertainment. OF
course, I want to decorate with pink
and blue. I have been to quite a
few showers and they all seem to
be 20 alike. I thought maybe you
would have something different.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Information and requests sent
In By the following haze been for
wd1ded to those for t0hom they
mere intended:
Washington: ]. w. A., E. L. NJ,
Mra. J. S., Miss B. T., Miss c. K,
Mrs. c. M. F., Mrs. J. p. S., Mrs.
A. j., Miss M. B., Mrs. H. G. S.,
MIS-. c. NJ, L. B. S., Mrs. A. d. S.,
Mrs. l.. S., Miss A. Lap, Mr.. r. H.
B., Mrs. S. C. s., Mrs. P. r. L., Mrs.
r. j. E., Mrs. G. N, Mrs. E. w. NJ,
Mrs A. L. p, Mrs. w. L. G., Mrs.
G.. r. S., Mrs. r. w., Mrs. E. E. r.,
Mrs. G. c. K, Mrs. B. c. K.
Alexandria: M. H. D. Arlington:
Mrs. B. S., Mrs. M. E. ", Mrs. j. p,
Mrs. A. H. A., D. J. Falls Church:
v. L. Gaithersburg: Miss A. D. T.
Greenbelt: Mrs. p. A. S. Hystts-
Vile: Miss L. B. Kensington: Mrs.
r. r. C. Mountain Lake Park: Mrs.
r. c. B. Mount Rainier: Mrs. E. B.
Oecoquan: Miss D. E. D. Rockville:
Mrs. r. r. M. Silver Spring: Mrs.
L. z. T., Mrs. c. w. r. Takoma
Park: Mrs. e. r. L. Winchester:
Mrs. M. D.
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THANK YOU" NOTE AND TIP.
From Mrs. r. II. M, Takomd Park
My thanks and appreciation to
Mrs. E. r. B., washington, and Mrs
C. NJ, Washington, and also Mrs.
p. B. NJ, Gaithersburg, for informa-
ton re roofing African violet leaves
There is q free booklet, 1901
Handy Hints to Housewives" If you
write Fort Lincoln, 1901 Bladens-
burg road, Washington 10, D. C.
QUERY?
From Mrs. L. w., Takona Park
I have q nursery school and every
year We have . program for the
children's parents. would like to
know where I could obtain finger
plays, songs and cute little rhymes
mot nursery rhymes) that would be
suitable for children ages : to 3
yearA