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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-20
HONORING GODS HOUSE

CCERVE the Lord with gladness,
~ come before his presence with
singing" Psalms 1902.
We read how the people in the
long ago brought their best gifts to
make Gods house beautiful. What
are we doing with our best gifts?
i think OF boys and girls today who
are helping with their small gifts
to erect and equip beautiful houses
OF worship. Tomorrow t,ey will
point with gratitude and thanksgiv.
ing to the part they had in making
Gods house the best house in the
community. Thus do we honor God
as we honor his house.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-20
BY Virginia Smith

Mulch For Tomatoes And Beuns:
Wise gardeners will be locating
few tubfuls of leaves or straw for
'mulching tomatoes and beans in
to inches deep. Then they'll see
June. They'll spread the mulch 8
the difference in less hoeing and
Will have beans and tomatoes for
longer time.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-20
WHY WE GO TO CHURCH

MI ~. WAINNANAhEh, the mer-
A'A chant prince, was once asked
why he went so regularly to church.
He replied:
II 20 to church for two main
reasons. First. because God COM
mands 1t; second because it en-
riches life"
The Jews teach US, in the long
record Of their faithfulness or un-
faithfulness. that the people who 60
regularly to church are the most
dependable people in any COM
munity. And We can bring 1t right
down to our day and generation. and
get the same answer.
A business man told me recently
that he had check made of the
several hundred young people in his
employ, and he found that more
than ninety per cent Of the regular
ehurch-goers were advancing In
their work with his company. He
further discovered that almost with
out exception. the people who were
giving trouble were the people who
never entered church.
OUR NEED OF PUBLIC WORSHIP
our bodies require regular nour.
" ishment. And our souls are
Just as dependent upon regular
nourishment would not say that
II Is absolutely necessary for one
TO attend public worship to grow
spiritually, but the odds are IN.
tirely against those who claim tina,
they can grow spiritually without
attending public worship
There Is q place OF worship within
the reach Of well-nigh every person
In the United States. We are re.
sponsible before God II we neglect
to claim the advantages and bless.
ing Of public worship.
The place OF the temple In the
life OF Israel Is q symbol which
teaches AS today that we dare not
forsake the assembling OF ourselves
on the Lords Day IN his house. The
fellowship Of worship Is the sweet
est fellowship on earth. II Is our
surest road to peace here and here
sitter
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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-20
The Temple in the Nations
Life
Lesson for May %, 1913

nUR golden text is 20 come, let
" US worship and bow down; let
US kneel before the Lord our max.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-20
Is The Press
"Free"?

whenever / read about the
controlled press they have IN
certain foreign countries -
where truth il suppressed-l
feel mighty proud Of our free
American press.
OF course that word free"
doesn't mean completely un-
controlled. The press has it,
own Association with its own
code of ethics-and is usually
mighty quick to warn any in
dividual who oversteps the
bounds of common decency or
honesty.
It's the same in many other
tndustries-like the folks who
make and sell beer. They have
their own standards-and pro.
tect them vigilantly. The Brew.
ers call 1t q "Self Regulation
Program whereby retailers get.
ing out Of line are warned, and
reported to the authorities for
discipline II needed.
From where l sit, freedom
Is a great thing-but a respon.
sibility. too. And in shoulder
ing that responsibility, and
keeping their own house in
order, the Brewers are pro-
tecting your and my right to
enjoy a moderate beverage like
beer.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-20
Handkerchief Cure:

Handkerchief Cure:
Fine linen handkerchiefs are pre-
clous these days when linen and
other fine fabrics come high" in
the stores. To make handkerchiefs
last longer, textile scientists of the
Y. 5. Department of Agriculture Of
Ter some suggestions about buying
and care:
BUYING. The more even and
compact the weave and weight of
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-20
Space In The Bathroom:

'hSh PidilIllIlS DdIIlTOOrn, QOn
shortcut on space needs.
For safety and convenience, every
bathroom needs space enough fol-
the door to open full-width, space
enough between fixtures for a per-
son to move around and clean them
easily, and enough space for storage
cabinets and towel rods.
A good way to measure bathroom
space when planning is to make
cut-outs of brown paper or news.
paper exactly the size of the fix.
lures selected. Then arrange the cut
outs on the floor of the bathroom
or floor space the same size, until
you find the best arrangement.
Another way of measuring is ia
draw a floor plan to scale on paper
letting one-half inch equal one foot
Make cut-outs of fixtures drawn to
the same scale. Draw lines to show
location of windows and doors. Then
arrange cut-outs on the floor plan
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-20

NEW PORTABLE TYpEwRrrERs
Leo Mcnsss - Advertiser Office
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-20
GOSPEL TALKS
SEEK THE LORD

Seek the Lord and his strength,
seek his face continually"
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-08
LOVES PERILOUS PATH
4 SEQUEL 70 love. fol. Horizon BY ADELE GARRISON
Harry Tells Dieky That After Questioning the Prisoner
Spencer Announced He Was Leaving

Synop,is-In Dicky Grsham's Hotel Lsns-
to Dieky further incidents in the interroaa.
tion Of the espionage agent who shot Dicky
last might. incidents which Dieky missed due
to his departure to the hospital. "You re-
member that we carried him out Of the hotel
bound and gagged In q sack" Harry says.
We'll. when we got down to the hide-away
and took him out of the sack, he apparently
was completely out. For 4 second or two, I
thought we had corpse on our hands"
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-08
The Stars Say
For Thursday, December 9
By GENEVIEvE KEMBLE


THE auguries are for the sudden
precipitation of a difficult and disin-
tegrating situation which could be
aggravated and made more devas-
tating by rash, erratic or impulsive
emotions or feelings. With calm,
rational and regulated conduct, it is
probable that some sort Of lead,
"hunch" or intuition could solve a
complex problem. Giving heed to
the "still small voice" within could
negative a peculiar ENHANCEMENT
or curious experience.
For the Birthday
Those whose birthday it is may
be prepared for a year of singular
experiences, strange adventures, OF
some sort Of radical or uprooting
change, sudden and possibly -devas-
tating. This abrupt event may in
cite the feelings or emotions to er-
ratio or unfortunate expression,
which might aggravate an already
critical or curious situation. With
q regulated, well-organized and
planned mode of action, the stress
might be averted. By use of q re-
sourceful mind, an inspiration or
intuition or form Of inner guidance,
also calmness and poise, could open
doors.
A child born on this day may be
disposed to strange drives or er.
ratio emotions, although its inner
urges may overrule curious I'M
pulses.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-08
By IDA BAILEY ALLEN

"SEE Madame, what has hap
pened in this big station!" ex-
claimed the Chef, setting down the
grips. New England has moved in
on the mezzanine f1oor!"
l looked up, and sure enough
there was a replica of New Eng
land street a block long with real
live people walking about. The IA
miliar white church with its tall
spire, dominated the street; and
there were also the original old
"Spooner's Theatre" a small news
paper and printing Office, an old
time drug store with bottles of
herbs and blue colored water vases
in the windows, and other exhibits.
We were on our way to give a
stage cooking show out-of-town.
But there was half an hour till train
time. So we checked the luggage,
walked up the broad mezzanine
stairs and strolled down the street.
General Store
ave have never had in France a
shop like this" observed the Chef,
gazing into the old time general
store. "Such . combination of
everything! Barrels Of apples and
crackers and potatoes; brooms; dust
pans; and overalls hanging from
the rafters. Even the big bolts Of
cloth for the ladies to make the
dresses are here"
Every different from today, when
all merchandise is protected from
dust; foods are sold in packages to
keep them sanitary; and the vege-
tables and apples are kept cold and
fresh" l remarked.
A few steps and we were in the
New England of today. The first
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-08

generated in a locomotive for
the first time, both synchro-
nized to the running action of
the locomotive, and a tiny soda
fountain produces actual sodas.
Shown in the pictures are
only few Of the marvels that
await the misunderstanding
Nom and Dad, who have just
as much fun toy-shopping as
their children have receiving
the results.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-08

on. "He couldn't move anything ex-
cept his voice, and l went right
ahead with my tests"
He paused, and knew he uncon-
sciously was emphasizing his theat-
rical effect, something as natural as
breathing to the man so long con-
nected with the profession.
The Test
you've worked up a very nice
suspense" Dicky told him with a
grin. Don't weaken your effect.
How did your test turn out?"
Gust as l expected" Harry said
smugly. "The hair originally was as
nearly platinum blond as could be
imagined"
"Yes?" Dieky said tensely. "what
else?"
what We predicted, up there.
The lad was startling caricature
Of Carlotta Carroll"
Dicky gave a long, low whistle.
"Whew" he said. What did Dad
say?"
Every little, as Of course you'd
expect" Harry answered. "You
know the Chief. II he ever ap-
proaches what passes with him for
loquacity, everything's serene with
the world. The more difficult his
problem, the quieter he gets"
"Well, then" Dicky said impa-
tisntly. "What did he do?"
With Q Grin
Listened and watched while *
did his level best in humane but
effective Interrogation" Harry
said with . grin. "Then when the
results held some meager clues, evi-
IDENTIFY obvious to the Chief, al
though they appeared himsy to X
and me, your father said he was
leaving, and that he would get in
touch with US later"
"Did he 60 alone?" Dicky asked.
Didn't he take X with him?"
Confined tomorrow)
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-08
By MARION CLYDE M.CARRoll
old friend

by mAhiVN SLIVe msSRkKULl
TINE best selection of toys
i since before the war is
available this year for the
Christmas stockings of young
America. Even better news,
moreover, is the fact that there
are more lower-priced toys this
season than at any time since
pre-war Christmases.
More toys! A wider variety!
More atmoderate prices Looks
like a specially fine Christmas
is coming up for the young fry.
It's lucky thing for Santa,
too, that there are a lot more
toys ready for his distribution
right now, for Kenneth P.
Fallon, president of the Toy
Manufacturers of the U. S. A.,
quotes statistics at US to show
that over twenty-four million
youngsters have been added to
the toy-using population since
the start of the war!
Not one of them. happily,
need be disappointed when
Christmas morning dawns, for
no matter what a child's favor
lite pastime may be, there's a
toy or game that's right up his
alley.
There are toys to reproduce
every feature of the American
way of life, from home appli-
ances such as miniature stoves
that really work, refrigerators,
electric irons and so forth
ghtoy-size tools and other
equipment to mimic those used
in life-size engineering, archi-
lecture, transportation, science,
agriculture, fashion and art.
There are station wagons and
helicopters, taxis and televi-
sion sets, pre-fabricated houses
and electronically controlled
trains.
A doll COOS when patted, and
screams when spanked; a dog
gives birth to puppies from a
zippered stomach; chicken
lays an egg and walks away; a
COW has rubber udders which
can be milked. Both real smoke
and a realistic choo choo are
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-08
New England Of t he Past
General Store Sold Everything Anyone Wanted

thing that attracted our eyes was
small edition of a Cape Cod cram
berry bog, red berries glowing on
dark green-leafed bushes, growing
in the moist earth. Next we saw a
miniature machine showing how
cranberries are sorted and graded
for market.
"Cranberries are fine fruit, con-
tributing both vitamins A and c.
just what we need to help ward of
winter colds and infections.
~ think the cranberry is great
contributor to good eating" said the
Chef. 1.-The flavor which is at once
tart and pungent is excellent with
poultry and meat of all kinds, espe-
cially when made into cranberry
jelly or sauce, and these are also
inside the budget"
Making Desserts
an New England they use cram
berries in making many desserts" l
went on. Cranberry dumplings, for
instance, when plain puffy dump
lings are steamed on well-sweetened
juicy cranberry sauce. and served
pink and steaming hot, sauce and
all. Cranberry betty is favorite
too, made exactly like apple betty,
with coarse-chopped cranberries
instead of apples. Sometimes they
combine the two fruits in making
betty. And cranberry shortcake is
delicious. Hot, rich baking powder
biscuit, baked, split and buttered,
and put together with warm spiced
cranberry sauce"
~ am glad to learn about these
cranberry desserts" said the Chef.
1--WE do not have cranberries in
France"
We entered quaint old-fashioned
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-08
Picking Our
A New Huirdo
By HELEN FOLLETT

THERE are certain rules of coif-
fure arrangements for which hair
stylists have respect. When the face
is round and full, they say, it is a
beauty misdemeanor to wear bangs
or to pull your locks down over the
forehead. The straight cross line of
bangs makes the face look shorter
and plumper. Some high school and
college cuties, going in for bangs
in a big way, should pause and con-
slider before shearing.
The center parting is no help to
countenance of this type, but the
side parting is nearly always fat
tering. Sleeking the hair straight
back at the sides gives accent to
large features; there should be seft
wave lines in that area. ,At.uppity
roll at one side of the forehead will
give the portrait pleasing lines.
Delicate Features
The girl with small, delicate fea-
lures is often inclined to effect the
bouncing, bushy bob, hair lifted in
front, duttering curls at the sides,
hair flowing over the shoulders.
This forms. too large q frame for
Pretty One, makes face and fea-
lures appear even smaller.
When the face is long and thin
= softly waved fringe will curtail
its length. The high hairdo is not
becoming.
The mirror should tell q woman
what arrangement is best, but it
won't if she has not the seeing eye
and the receptive mind.
Flare For Dress
Fantastic arrangements-and We
zee them now and then-are fatal
to any woman who hasn't fare for
dress. They call attention to any
irregularity Of feature, jpst do not
qualify for the Plain Jaife type.
The woman who hasn't knack
for prettying her locks would do
well to have the short crop with only
the barsst shadows Of undu3ations
at one side and with ends tuSped un-
der. This style lends itself t4 young
and old. It is ideal for the career girl
who must hustle up her beautifying
duties in the morning before beat
ing It out to ths job.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-08


an open corner cupboard were small
jars of candied eranberries, ready
for Christmas giving, or for deco
rating holiday foods.
"Candied cranberries are easy to
make, and much less expensive than
candied cherries for decorating" I
said. Lets put the recipe in our
column"
"And Madame, / think your own
recipes for homemade cranberry
sauce and cranberry jelly should be
included"
roMoRRoW's DINNER
Cranberry Juice Cocktail
Brown Lamb and Vegetable Fricas-
see on Biscuit Squares
Escalloped Tomato
Diced Turnips Pickles
Jelly Doughnuts
Coffee or Tea Milk (Children)
All Measurements Are Level
Recipes Serve -four
Jelly Doughnuts
Sift together 2 c. -four, 2 tsp. bak-
ing powder, Y tsp. salt, Y tsp. nut
meg and u c. sugar. Beat egg
light. Add scant n c. milk and 2
tbsp. melted butter or shortening.
The mixture will be very thick. but
blend it lightly, using a fork. Turn
onto q Toured board. Roll to u"
thickness. Cut into rounds with a
large-size doughnut cutter and put
l small teaspoon any kind Of jelly,
in the center Of each round. Wet the
edges of the rounds with milk or
water, gather up the dough care
fully around the jelly and press the
edges together. Fry in deep fat at
$50 F., or hot enough to brown a
cube of bread in / min. Drain on
absorbent paper. Roll in sifted con-
fectioner's sugar.
Candied Cranberries
Combine y c. granulated sugar
and 2s c. hot water in a shallow qt.-
sized sauce pan. Stir until the sugar
dissolves, and boil 5 min. Then add
2 heaping cups large, firm cranber-
ries. Cover and let stand at least 4
hrs, or even overnight. Then bring
to simmering point, and simmer
until the cranberries look nearly
clear. Dust large enamelware
roasting pan with granulated sug-
ar. Drain the cranberries from the
syrup and arrange them in q layer
in the pan. Sprinkle over a little
more sugar, and dry out very slow
ly in barely warm oven, about 12C
F. Or cover the pan and put it on g
vegetable board on top Of = radiator
until the cranberries are dry. Store
in a metal container with = little
sugar between the layers.
Cranberry Jelly
Put ] lb. or c. raw cranberrieS
through the coarse blade Of the food
chopper. Add ! c. water; bring tc
boiling point and boil 10 min. Stir ir
2 c. sugar and boil 3 min. longer
Pour into a large mold, or several
small molds, first rinsed with colo
water. Let stand few hours until
firm. Unmold to serve.
Cranberry Sauce
In a POT. sauce pan put c. sugar
Y tsp. salt and 2 c. boiling water
Stir until the sugar dissolves; boi
together min. Add lb. or &c. firm
cranberries; simmer about 15 min
uncovered, without stirring, until
the cranberries look translucent
Skim off the foam; chill and serve
in sauce dishes.
TRICK OF the CHEF
Sometimes little cranberry jelly
is left over. Add little water, heat
and baste ham while baking; or ado
to fruit cup instead of other juice;
or stir into apples or mincemeat for
| MOS
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-08

In Elderly

By HERMAN N. BUNDEsEN, MD.


OLDSTERS just have to take T.
for granted that as the years roll
by certain eye conditions may de.
velop. One of the important condi.
tions that often develops is one due
to changes in the lens of the eye and
is called cataract. The uAlal com,
plant in these cases is grtNual loss
Of vision. The patient states that
objects appear hazy or cloudy.
Sometimes the patient may see dark
spots before the eyes which do not
change position with movements Of
the eye. In some cases. there is ex.
cessive sensitivity to light. Others
may complain of double vision.
Some find that the eyesight is bet.
ter in dim light. These patients
never lose the ability to tell light
from darkness.
If such a condition occurs, prob.
ably some disease of the back part
of the eyeball, such as bleeding, or
Of the nerve of the eye. is also
present.
Elderly Patient
In certain cases, an elderly pa.
tient may boast that he has devel.
oped second sight, which means that
after wearing glasses for several
years for reading, he finds it posi-.
BILE to read without them. This is a
symptom of cataract development
and the eyes should be carefully
checked.
Cataracts do not cause conges.
tion, redness, or pain in the eyes.
The pupil or opening into the eye
appears black normally. When a
cataract Is formed, gray or whits
areas appear in this region. In ad-
vanced cataract, the entire pupil
appears gray or white.
In order to make q definite dag
nosis, the eye is examined with an
instrument known as the ophthal.
moscope, which makes it possible
for the physician to look directly
into the eyeball.
Hopeful Side
But there is a hopeful side to this
condition, for the vision of patient
with cataract can be restored. An
operation can be performed and the
cataract successfully removed. How
ever, an operation is not advisable
if the patient still has useful vision
in one eye. If the operation is done
at this time, the patient will see
double after being fitted with
glasses. So the patient should have
faith in the doctor when he tells him
it is not advisable to have an opera
tion as long as the patient has
enough vision to follow his usual
pursuits. As soon as the vision in
both eyes is inadequate and the pa
tient cannot follow his usual rou-
tine, the operation should be per-
formed.
The time for the operation will
vary in different patients, depend
ing upon their activities. Eor exam
pie, tailor or mechanic will need
operation sooner than those doing
ordinary labor, since they need bet
ter vision to carry on their work.
The wise thing to do is always to
let the doctor be your guide. If your
eyes bother you, see your doctor
without delay.
Answering Parents Questions
P. S.: Will you please tell me just
what amount Of vitamin D to take
without doing any harm?
Answer: There is some evidence
indicating that very large doses of
vitamin D may cause a reaction.
However, 500 units daily probably
would cause no difficulty.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-08

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Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-08

When you cut waxed paper to fit
the bottom of cake pan, place the
pan on the paper and trace around
it with a pencil, then cut out. Or
trace around it with a small, sharp
knife and it will not be necessary
to use q scissors. Grease the cake
pan before putting the paper in it.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-08
Household Hints

A helpful idea is to make a mus
lin pocket and tack it on the back of
your ironing board. Keep two press
ing cloths there and use one for
dark clothes and one for light ones
to avoid soiling freshly washed
clothes in ironing.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-08
Beauty Bargains

For ladies who like to look deco
rative even while setting their hair,
there are now on the market dainty
and colorful ribbon curriers'. They
come packaged in csllophane en-
velopes each containing seven curl
ers in assorted shades.
For an extra special occasion ap-
ply two different powder founda-
tions, = darker one first, then .
lighter one. The darker one deepens
and softens any protusions. Dark
eninE along the sides Of the nose
will give it . finer line.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-08
Food for Thought

II you're making fudge for the
holidays, cook over low heat until
the sugar is completely dissolved,
stirring constantly. II you want to
wash down the sugar crystals that
form on the side Of the saucepan,
use a fork whose tines have been
wrapped in a small piece of damp
cheesecloth.
In slicing refrigerator cookies for
baking. use q thin-bladed, very
sharp knife. Cut with q saving mo-
tion. and do not press too hard or
the shape Of the roll may be lost.