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Evening star., 1948-10-04
WhyGrow
Old?
By Josephine Lowman

There Is o science today called
geriatrics. or hygiene for older peo-
pie. The most interesting facts
cleaned from research are those
which have to do with nutrition. In
the past the emphasis in nutrition
was placed on the feeding and care
Of infants and children. Today older
folks are getting q break"
At the turn of the century there
were only $4,000, 900 people Is years
or older in the United States. Ten
years ago there were $4,000, 900 in
this age group. Today, there are 50,-
100000. This Is evidence Of applied
knowledge In better health and eat
ing habits. Scientific investigation
indicates that people can live longer
and feel better II they will adopt
those habits which the study Of geri.
atrics finds beneficial.
The same rules for older age can
be applied to middle age In q milder,
less extreme way. Quite old people
eat less because they require less
food. However, too often they sim
ply cut down ON all foods rather
than decreasing the intake on some
and eating more Of others they need.
It has been fround that older
people have q marked demineraliza-
ton Of the skeleton. This Is notice.
able as early as the age Of so, espe.
cially in women. This suggests the
need for more calcium. The best
sources Of this are cheese and milk.
Quite some time ago one Of Amer.
ica's outstanding nutritionists ex-
pressed the belief that the aging
process is slowed by an increase in
milk intake.
Contrary to a former theory, many
authorities now believe that older
people require generous amounts Of
protein. This is stimulating to the
glandular system and protein are
used in the constant repair which
goes on In our bodies. The protein
foods are milk, cheese, fish, fowl.
meat and eggs.
It Is also noticeable that many Of
the persons who remained zestful
and young into old age had busi-
nesses Of their own which indicates
that they worked hard but In pro-
fessions and businesses which were
interesting to them. They avoided
boredom. Placid dispositions seem
to be q great aid, too. Destructive
emotions age us prematurely.
If you would like to have my leaf
let which gives you many pointers
about prolonging youthfulness, send
q stamped, self-addressed envelope
with your request for leaflet No. 81.
"Watchwords Of Science for Youth
After Forty" Address Josephine
Lowman In care Of The Evening
Star.
30, Il you are middle-aged and
wish to meet old age with vim and
vigor, cut down on calories but eat
more Of the protective foods such as
fresh fruits and vegetables and milk
and whole wheat. Go easy on sweets
and rich foods. Avoid boredom.
Work hard. Keep that laugh on tap.
Evening star., 1948-10-04
Readers Clearing House,
BALBOA.

From Mrs. E. M. s., WaShington.)
To M. M, Takoma Park, regarding
living in Balboa, Canal Zone: ALI
electrical appliances without motor
such as electric iron, toaster, vaf1e
iron, shavers can be used. Apph-
ances such as washing machines,
vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, mix
masters and some brands Of electric
sewing machines with universal mo-
tors can also be used.
And radio operating on A. G. or
D. c. current can be used.
You cannot put converter on
60-cycle motors.
Shoes for the entire family can
be purchased at the Government
Commissary at half the price here
and they carry nationally known
brands.
Evening gowns are worn to all
social gatherings and night clubs.
You will need several and I highly
recommend "waShables."
May I suggest q few extras? Do
not buy any linens here in States
as you will find better quality and
amazingly low prices in the Canal
Zone. Best qualities OF materials
are available along with native
dressmakers whose labor is very
reasonable dresses 50, skirts $l.25,
blouses 81. Take q good umbrella
and rubber boots plus q very light
(plastic) raincoat or cape as these
are very necessary. Hats are not
worn in the zone except to church.
Here's hoping your stay on the
Zone is as pleasant and interesting
as mine. If you desire any further
information or would like me to
recommend different shops and
dressmakers, please write me through
RICH. This is my first opportunity
to aid a reader of my favorite
column!
Evening star., 1948-10-04
LULLABY?

(From E. P. M, Fort Belvoir.J
I wonder If your readers, who
come up with the oldest pieces Of
information, can answer a question
I've asked for many years. I'd like
to know the name of composer. title
and words (any one, or all three)
for lullaby. No one ever seems to
know-not even in the record shops
so here, ladies, is a challenge!
The words that I know may be
. little incorrect Il sort Of fitted in
some of my own to sing it to my
children when they were SMALL. Oh,
yes, Madam Schunann -Heink sang
1t once or twice in her last appear
ance on the radio. think, though,
that the composer was either Eng
lish or American, and the words
are in English. Here you are:
Verse Babys gone a-sailing, out
across the sea.
In a boat of moonbeams, sailing
merrily.
(Refrain) Sail, Baby sail. out upon
the sea-
Only don't forget to sail, back
again to me.
tVerse) Baby's gone a-fishing, fish-
ing for a star
near and far.
It really is a lovely melody and
one of the sweetest. tenderest lul-
labys I have ever heard. What a
pity someone doesn't record 1t.
X
REFINISH1NG FURNITURE?
from Mrs. w. C. L., Washington.)
We refnished the legs Of our wall
nut dining room table "a rather
tedious job, and are quite well
pleased with the results, only now
they have a high glossy finish in
stead of the rich satiny one of the
rest of the set. Does any kind con-
tributor know how this high luster
can be toned down The legs of
the table are not very noticeable,
but If we can soften them down
somewhat, we would also like to re-
finish the legs of our buffet, which
also have become dried out and
cracked and which would be very
noticeable.
Evening star., 1948-10-04
By Violet Faulkner

Now that October's here most Of
US are settling down to a somewhat
regular routine again. Gone are
those leisurely summer days when
the children we're off at camp and
you had meals to get for just dad
and yourself. The hustle and bus
tie of the fall season is in full
swing, your engagement calendar is
beginning to fill up with bridge
dates, club meetings, school parties
for the children and trips to the
dressmaker for fittings on the fall
wardrobe.
Naturally you're looking for the
makings of "good-dinner-in-a-
hurry" for those late afternoons.
Something that's quick and easy,
and kind to the budget. Chops and
steaks are quick, it's true, but pro-
hibitive in these days. So you
turn to other sources for your pro-
tein, and what better source than
fish. You'll find that fish and she'll
fish contain as much protein as
meat, but, what's more, fish protein
lis of the best and among the most
completely digested. In addition to
being a high-grade but inexpensive
protein, fish is an excellent source
Of minerals. So, all in all, meal
planning problems look much
brighter when we take advantage Of
foods that offer just as much in
nutritive values and are also in
good supply. No matter how much
fish we eat, there's plenty more in
our oceans, lakes and rivers, ready
to be caught.
The perfect solution for a quick
dinner Is scallops, either fried or
sauteed and served with tartar
sauce. or broiled and served with
parsley butter. Either way it's a
matter Of two or three minutes and
they're out of the pan and onto the
serving plate. Easy to figure out
amounts, too, since one pound
Evening star., 1948-10-04

Here is an adorable little sus-
pender dress for two-to-sixers that
is very easy to sew. 1t will be nice
for school in a bright plaid fabric
= with the blouse, included in the
pattern, in snowy white.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1852 is
designed for sizes 2, 3, 4, and 6
years. Size 3, skirt, requires 17s
yards of 39-inch fabric; blouse, !
yard.
For this pattern, send rs cents, in
coins, your name. address, pattern
number and siXe wanted to Barbara
Bell, The Washington Star. Post
Office Box SO, Station G, New York
19. N. Y.
Evening star., 1948-10-04
PILLOWS.

From Mrs. L. r. G., WGshinDton.)
To Mrs. N. l., Washington: II
you will lay your pillows down on
the grass or bare ground, turning
occasionally for two or three days,
you will find the disagreeable odor
has disappeared.
Evening star., 1948-10-04
By Peggy Roberts

Rug makers in general and espe-
cially lovers Of hairpin crochet will
be delighted with this pattern. The
rug is made of cotton yarn in warm
tans and browns and measures 40
by 20 inches. 1t makes practical
pickup" work as the stripes are
made separately then sewed to-
gether. You'll be amazed how little
the rugs cost to make.
Pattern Envelope No. R2742 con-
tains step-by-tep instructions for
the hairpin lace, stitch illustrations
and full directions for making and
finishing the rug.
To obtain this pattern, send Is
cents in coins, giving number, your
name, address and zone number to
Peggy Roberts. The Washington
Star, Post once Box 100. Station
G, New York 10, N. Y.
Evening star., 1948-10-04
DRESS HELP?


Contributions and requests
must be accompanied by the
sender's full name and address.
We will withhold both and 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 CasabeH
Evening star., 1948-10-04
(From Mr.. L.F., Falls Church,


Regarding A. K. SIS letter, a 12-
year-old who is literate enough to
get his own books from the public
library should be left strictly alone.
A little quiet encouragement won't
hurt. But any sustained attempt to
dictate what he should read is
likely to sour him on all books. After
all, there are plenty of children
whose out-of-school reading Is con-
fined to comic books.
There is nothing in the public
library that will hurt "a boy. The
best way he can learn to tell good
books from poor ones is to try both.
The teacher and parent can help by
suggesting good reading and trying
to explain why good writing is good
(hard enough even In college,; but
attempts at forcing may result in
breakage.
Good reading is more interesting
than poor stuff. If 1t isn't it is
either too old for the reader or it's
no good. BY the way, what's wrong
with Paul Bunyan? These are au-
thentic folk stories. Moreover, they
are less fantastic than Horatio Alger.
Bunyan is real fantasy. Alger Is
synthetic fantasy disguised as real
ism. Heaven help the child who
grows up believing Alger; 1t would
be better if he believed the Bunyan
tales, but he won't, because he knows
better.
The stuff that they made us read
in grade school rs years ago was
mostly second-rate, If remember
right. "Evangeline," "The Ameri-
canization of Edward Box" and "A
Son Of the Middle Border" were vir-
tuous but dull. Being dull, they
were bad, because they blunted our
interest in books.
I can't qualify for recommending
biographies, but there are countless
books relating to exploration and
what not that should appeal to boys
For example, the writings Of Ivar
Sanderson cAnimal Treasurer
Raymond Dittmars; Peter Fleming's
Brazilian Adventure" the trave
and historical books of John Vender.
cook. and one called Secret anc
Urgent, the Story Of Codes ant
Ciphers," by Fletcher Pratt. A bo.
Of only average reading ability might
find these too hard. If he is good al
reading, leave a copy of the desired
book lying around and say nothinf
about 1t. II he reads 1t, good. Il
he is told to read it, he will neve,
enjoy 1t.
I Why not let the poor boy pick ou'
what he wants at the IbrarA anc
stop bothering him?
Evening star., 1948-10-04

place them on q preheated, CREASED
baking sheet and slide them into q
preheated broiling oven. In three OF
four minutes they will be nicely
Drowned and done. Remember that
hard and fast rule that applies ia
all fish cookery: DON'T OVER
COOK 1T.
Sauces add 20 much to the fish
entree and they are 30 easy to make
1t would be a shame not to serve
one with your scallops. Tartar
sauce seems to be the favorite
whether the scallops are fried
sauteed or broiled. This recipe
should be enough for / pound, de-
pending on how generous you are
with the servings.
TARTAR SAUCE.
I cup mayonnaise.
u tablespoon chopped sour
pickles.
u tablespoon chopped olives.
l tablespoon minced onion.
! tablespoon minced parsley.
l tablespoon chopped capers.
Mix all ingredients together.
Serve with broiled fish or fried
fish or shelltlsh or with Id boiled
fish.
Evening star., 1948-10-04
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BOOKS FOR BOY.

(FroTl e. G. C., W1Shtn1ton.)
A. K. 8. can hnd plenty Of books
for a growing character" in any
public library. The field Of
biography for children is especially
good. But, in order to guide q
youngsters reading, 1t Is important
that the adult know the best books,
both old and new, and help the
library help the child.
Because it Is realized that a great
many adults are not too familiar
with the field Of quality reading, the
Cleveland Park Community Library
Committee has an annual fair where
such books are laid before both
adults and children. This year the
committee feels that 1t will have the
most comprehensive display Of
such books ever shown In Washing
ton.
The fair will be held at 3400
Lowell street NV. the last week in
October. 1t is urged that A. K. 8.
and other readers Of the Clearing
House who are interested in en-
richment Of their children through
reading, keep the dates and place
In mind, and plan to survey per-
sonally this exceedingly rich field.
(From Mrs. J. L. H., W1shington.)
In answer to q request made by
one Of the readers Of the RCH for
a list of books suitable for q boy OF
Is or older I inclose q list selected
by my grandson of the same age for
his own book shelf. Lorna Doone,"
by r. D. Blackmore; Treasure Is
land" by Robert Louis Stevenson;
Westward Ho," by Charles King
sley; Prince and Pauper," by Mark
Twain; tom Sawyer" by Mark
Twain; "Huckleberry Finn" by
Mark Twain; "The vrginian," by
Owen Wister; 'The White Com
pany," by Conan Doyle; Complete
Sherlock Holmes" by Conan Doyle;
Joan of Arc" by Mark Twain; Ben
Hur," by Lew Wallace; Long Rifle,
by Stewart Edward White; Silver
Chief" by Jack OBrien; Call of the
Wild" by Jack London.
Evening star., 1948-10-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

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WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for any
myself. william HENRY sExauIsrT..
Route 8. Shady Grove rd., daithershurg,
Evening star., 1948-10-04
TABLE-TYPE CHAIR
QUERY?

ffTOW ~. w., AtSTQnQftQ.)
To the reader who requested
opinions on the good or bad points
Of the low table-type high chair,
I have used both it and q high
chair, and do not care for the table
It necessitates 80 much bending and
lifting and as my baby is big and
active, the table caused q lot OF
extra work. I purchased new
type of high chair which I think is
wonderful. It is made Of tubular
steel; has an upholstered bucket
type" seat which the child cannot
get out of land thus is as safe as
the table,, and is very light and
easy to move around. 1t Is very
easily cleaned. Also, it can be con-
verted to car-seat or a play-chair
in a second.
Can any one tell me how to be-
come active in some mothers group
which would carry on an active
program in the study of the pre-
school child particularly the and
3 year oldO with a competent ad-
visor and interesting discussion
groups2 It would have to meet at
night.
GINGERBREAD?
(Fron Mrs. J. X. McC.. Washington. J
viii some one please give me
their recipe for dark brown very
sticky gingerbread? My Aunt in
Pennsylvania, whose Mother and
Father were Scotch, used to make
the most wonderful gingerbread
that was so sticky that it stuck to
your fingers. I have tried many
recipes in various cookbooks, but
have never found one that was
dark, sticky and very sweet.
X X X
MENUS FOR CHILDREN.
from Mrs. II. II. S., Bethesdd.)
The Nursery Training School.
Boston, Mass, prepares lists OF
suggested menus for the preschool
age child which should help the
mother who wants menus for her
2 and 3 year olds.
HEDGE CUTTINGS WANTED?
(From Mrs. M. w. s., Arlington.)
I would appreciate so much cut
tings Of the California privet hedge.
If any Of your readers could spare q
few cuttings, would call for them.
PLANTS OFFERED.
(From Mrs. r. H. D., Arlington,)
I have a good-size rose geranium
that will be glad to give a few
slips from before I bring it in for
winter. It's the fashioned rose
geranium. I just bring a slip in,
keep it in water for a day or two.
then put 1t in dirt. In spring I put
it out of doors and 1t grows big dur
ing the summer. Any one wanting
a slip can write me through RICH.
CLEANING FIBER RUGS.
from Mrs. c. D., Hyattspille.)
To Mrs. j. BIS request for help in
cleaning fiber rugs: Warm water
and a mild soap for ordinary dirt
and a special cleaning fluid will help
remove grease. Have used the above
remedies for years.
II \
DRESS HELP?
(Frorn Mrs. r. J. F., Fredericksburg. J
Since moved into this area your
column in The Star has been q daily
reading habit, and through it I have
received the answers to many ques-
tions. I have problem hope you
or some reader might solve for me.
= I have green irridescent taffeta
dress-two-piece-in which I was
caught in the rain. I was wearing
a three-quarter length coat, so only
about inches along snd around
the hem was rain spotted.
While I lived in Philadelphia, a
short time ago, I sent the dress to
an expert dry-cleaning plant, but
all methods used failed to remove
the spots. would appreciate greatly
any help you could give me.
Evening star., 1948-10-04
PARSLEY BUTTER SAUCE.

I tablespoons butter.
/ teaspoon lemon Juice.
/ teaspoon minced parsley.
Cream the butter and add the
other ingredients, having the mix
ture very soft but not entirely
melted.
Evening star., 1948-10-04
PLANTS OFFERED.
CLEANING FIBER RUGS.

(From Mrs. c. D., HyattsDille.)
To Mrs. ]. BIS request for help in
cleaning fiber rugs: Warm water
and a mild soap for ordinary dirt
and special cleaning fluid will help
remove grease. Have used the above
remedies for years.
Evening star., 1948-05-16
MARYLAND Tobacco

The first week OF the selling season was
completed Friday on the Southern MARY
ana auction Tobacco markets With ttfi prize: En:
United states Department of Agrlcu!turs
and the Maryland State Department OF
Markets report that some grades droppeo
as much as S4 to So per hundred In
contrast to the previous day, the medium
qualities were hit hardest rather than the
poorest grades.
Sales volume was medium. Quality OF
the marketines improved over THURSDAY
as the percentaae of good and nne grades
Increased and the ratio OF low ana 1alr
offerings declined.
Thursdays net auction sales les totaisd
55l, 700 pounds, averaging S4O:S2 nun
dred-a gain of 20 cents over wednesday.
This increase was due to the onerinfs con-
tanning less of the lower qualities. season
net sales were brouRht to 1,1l3,O40 pounds
at an average of S41.04A
Average auction bid prices per hundred
pounds on a limited number Of representa-
tive u S. grades were as follows on Friday:
Heavy crop-Good cherry-red, B3F,
sos; fair cherry-Ied. g4F; s4s; So; fair red
BAR. S33; low green, B5G. $40.
Tips-Fair red, TAR. $19; low green
Thin crop-oood cherry-red. c3F. S61.;
fair cherry-red, CAT, $50; fair red
seconds-Good cherry-red. x3F. $50;
rood red. X3R, Sal,
Evening star., 1948-05-16
Chicago Livestock

hoss HcAso S5 rs.s NAY = Sc t.,n.,.d ysDssSs
ower ass s4 Wsfs bs WeS Ted 80 easy s
over 270 lbs. fully 80 to loo higher;
saIable cattle. 500 testimated>; total
and yearlingS, LOO higher instances more
on medium to good light steers and heifers;
receipts measurably smaller. around mar
strikes; price spreads in steers and heifers
very narrow and all middle and lower grade
light light cat cattle ,i, bringing record high prices:
90 up stocker and feeder cattle $3.50
higher in sympathy with killer advance;
choice to prime, l.341 and 1,34s lb. steers
fOpped at put ehSee ss
market very irregular, especially on 1900
800 lb. steers, but closed at high tide
when ,,nn most good and o6 ehoice 81 steers and
bic heifers. 29.50-31 rs; extreme top heif-
an6 ehocs met
stoeSers. ss5ooss 90; beef cows 90 s1lo Closed T At
S00o-24 50; good beef cows reached
s5.5o; heifery kinds; 26 0o-27 90, cutters
ners. 14.5O-16.OO; heavy sausage bulls
reached $500; good and choice vealers
in demand at 27.00-30.00. reaching 3l.00
salabie sheep 100 Estimated: total
not given; compared week ago: Five day
receipts Is here app approximately 1000 head,
es active: eenerally LOO higher than last
Friday; Two loads 90 lb; fed wooled lambs
Thursday. $3.50, highest on record, here.
26 0O-2s.50. inside price. for three loads.
S5-93 ID. Colorados for slaughter and also
paid for. deck 81 ID. shearing lambs. Good
soS sood and ehoee shorn eWes
few common to good lots. IL .00-12 90.