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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09
By Gladys Miller

All over the world ambitious peo-
pie are trying constantly to improve
their homes. Often they become
discouraged because the odds seem
against them, building materials
and labor costs so high.
This seems to be the main diff
Guilty, but often investigation dis
closes that the real difficulty Is
knowing what to DO. Every COM
munity has number of well-tra1ned
workmen whose services can be OBJ
tanned at some set-in- advance date.
often these workmen are not Gre
alive artists, but they are perfectly
capable of doing good remodeling
job.
Frequently fireplace will spoil a
room by being out of proportion or
it's materials may have been COM
bined badly, making 1t inappro-
pirate. II you have a good work
able fireplace, badly designed, there
are many things you can do to make
1t appear less Objectionable. You
even may decide to perform a major
operation and redesign it completely.
If the budget is limited, the best
and cheapest thing you can do to a
badly proportioned fireplace Is to
paint it the same color as your
walls. This is simple to do If 1t Is
made of brick or wood. If 1t Is
made of tile, you are in trouble.
If the tile is of color harmonious
with your room furnishings, all IS
well. If not, the best you can do IS
to use colors in your room that Will
dull or neutralize the color in the
tile,
A fairly simple operation is to
lower and decrease the bulk and
size of mantel shelf. So many
mantels are too high. Sometimes
it is wise to remove the mantel en-
tirely and face the fireplace with
wood panels or mirror panels. This
will eliminate the confusion often
created by the number of decorative
accessories traditionally used above
the mantel shelf and on the shelf
itself. Beautifully paneled wood or
mirror creates a surface plane and
line so dramatic that nothing addl-
tional is needed.
A good designer also can create a
simple box to cover a bad fireplace.
I recently saw one that was very
we'll done. The hearth was done
badly in cement. The architect de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09
AUCTION SALES.

THOS. ]. OWEN e. SON. Au.tioneers. 435
Southern Building--Trustees' Sale OF Val
liable 2-story detached frame dwelling
being known as premises 1903 Madison
street, Northwest. By virtue OF q certain
deed of trust dated February ., lg4S.
being Instrument No. 529t, recorded Feb
luary 8, 194s, among the land records
of the District of Columbia, and at the
request of the party secured thereby. tne
undersigned trustees will sell. at puoic
auction in front of the premises, on Thurs
day the twelfth day OF August AD IS4s'
at four o'clock PM. the following oe
scribed and apd premises. situate IN the
District of Columbia. and DESIGNATED as
and being Lot "a in Bassetts Comnlna-
lion OF Lots 3 and in Block g.: Wnlte-
craft, as per plat recorded in the once
of the Surveyor for the District OF Coinm
bia in tiber County l. Z at folio ~ sala
Block 3 now taxed as Square 27a1. Terms
Sold subject to a prior building ASSOCIATION
deed of trust for approximately $500 ~.
further particulars of which Will be an
nounced at time of sale; the purchase
price above said trust to be paid IN casn
A deposit of $500 required. ConYeyanc-
ing, recording. ETC., at purchaser cost
Terms to be com piled with within thirty
days, otherwise deposit forfeited and the
property may be advertised ana resoi9
al the discretion of the trustees khhb
e, FARRELL. ROBERT E. LEE, trustees
iy3J aug R,g11
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When answering ddDerttse-
ments addressed to Star bores
do NOT inclose original refer
ences, photographs or other
papers OF personal Dalue. Adj
Uertisers often fail to call for
all replies addressed to a Star
boz number and this mail is
destroyed il remaining ouer
10 days after final Insertion
OF advertisement.
In order to protect its adDer-
Users from receiuing circular
matter, it is expressly under
stood and agreed that all such
matter 10ill be withheld as
far as possible by The StGr
Only bona fde ANSWERS to
Advertisements addressed to
Dor numbers in care OF The
Star tDiu be deliDered to dd-
uertisers on presentation OF
the boz number ticket.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

LEASE CANCELLED Gifts, candies,
greeting cards selling below cost. IN
usual bargain Showcases and hxtureS
for sale Many hard-to-get items. First
come, first served. NJ ART GIFT MD
CONFECTIONERY SHOP, 1ols Conn
DIAMONDS, JEwELRY wANTED-Hlgh;
est cash prices. Free appraisal ARTHUR
Markell, $40 st NV. MA. O2Sa
part time; tax returns prepared state
ments. audits; reasonable. Or 207z
GAS WATER HEATERS, 20, 80, 40 gal
payment: immediate installa tion. IEO MP-
SON a. STANSBURY CO., INC, Ii. 3029
WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for debts
contracted by any one other than myself
E. E. BAIT. HERNDON. Va. IL
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PROPOSALS Cont,

THE UNITED STATES MARITIME COM
MISSION, on behalf of the Waterman
Steamship Corporation, invites bids from
American citizens for the drydocking and
Type Vessel, USS JOHN LAND, now
located on the West Coast. from Navy
Transport to Cargo Vessel. Copies oil
the Invitation for Sealed Bids giving in
formation as to the location of the vessel
for inspection. the securing Of copies OF
specifications, and other requirements OF
the bidders and form of bid. may be
obtained upon request from the U. s.
Maritime Commission, washington %
D. {. Bids must conform to the REQUIRE
ments and provisions of the Invitation
for Sealed Bids and must be received be-
fore - o'clock noon, Eastern Daylight
Saving Time Ill am, Eastern Standard
Timej, August 30. 1913. Secretary,
United States Maritime Commission,
washington 25, D. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09

ADAM A. WESCHLER SON, auetioneeTs
Estate and Trustees Sale OF desirable
household furniture. modern Estey apart
ment upright piano, radios. singer sew
ing machine, Easy washer sixty DenL-
wood chairs Iavatory basins large MIR
rors. four electric water fountains. KEN.
ineton portable typewriter. ladies' anG
mems watches, modern display-stock wal
and floor cases practically new Mccsskey
safe REGISTER, small steel safe, American
electric sIieer and chopper, computing and
platform scales. National cash register.
butchers block. bottle cooler, modern
display front counters. small STOCK slo.
ceries. etc. BY order Paul B. Cromlen ano
Constance p. Jones, Committee OF Lurinda
tor ai estate Edna Mae Johnston: Carr e;
Smuck a Chalmers p. Grof, Trustees ana
other consignors. BY auction at Wescn-
Iier's. 905 e st. NV. tomorrow. commenS-
ing $40 q m. Victorian chairs and WASH
stands. cedar chests, secretaries, rock
maple Dutch cupboard and refractory d.
nette table, new sofas. tables, chairs;
groups for dining, dinette, breakfast: PED
and living rooms, antique picture mirror:
vacuum cleaners, china cases. chests OF
drawers, dressers, utility and Kitchen caoi-
nets sofa and studio beds. twin and oouoie
beds, coil and hox springs, inner spring
and felt mattresses. linen. etc. Estsy
piano. / pm. Groceries ana nxtures'
2.30 Pm. n.y.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09

the time was ripe for introducing
his bottled pectin to the housewife.
In 1884 the powdered pectin for
home jelly making was introduced.
Homemade spreads have always
been a popular dish on American
tables. They add zest to the SIM
plest meal. Fortunately, they are
both delicious in taste and easy to
make, for capturing the flavor OF
ripe fruit and saving it for cold win
ter days is a practice that has long
been favored by really good home
makers. So now that sugar is un-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09
Readers Clearing House

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 CnsiceH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09

came to this country when he was
about IS years old. In Scotland, his
father manufactured marmalade,
jam and jelly, so Robert, having
watched the use Of apples in combi-
nation with other fruits knew how
to make jams and jellies set"
Therefore he was off to really good
start when he began his experiments
in extracting pectin from apples
experiments that we're to prove high
ly successful. The first concentrated
pectin was made in 1912, but it was
not until 1921 that Douglas decided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09

more than one
form. but usual
ly boils down to
this, How can l
get my child to
conform, to be-
have so that he
is acceptable to
ow n u ps 20
Whether It's a
question of How
can I get Jim to
Quit kicking the
I a BILE legs at
meals?" or Our
2-year-old is so
q b sire D erous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09
DISHWASHER;
CANNING HINT.

from Mrs. F. H. H., Accokeek.)
I wish to reply to Mrs. L. D., con-
eerning dishwashers. I have the
front-opening style which 1 con-
slider much handler than top open
ing, because one often wishes to
add Just few items without empty
ing the drain board to do so. I
am very well pleased with mine. 1t
has been in service IA months with
no maintenance and no sediment
IN the bottom. 1t does not use
large quantity of hot water either.
Dishes are beautifully clean and
dry, except that milky glasses
should be rinsed and egg dishes
also (Hot water cooks the egg on
Also small food particles such as
spinach leaves, tomato seeds, etc,
cook on if not first removed, but a
quick rinse is all that is required
of anything before putting it in
the dishwasher. Right at first, load
ing it takes considerable time, but
within a week or two is insignifl-
cant. I'm all for it! I cannot COM
ment on the olSpoSal unit LOT &c
not have that. Would suggest
reading the articles on dishwashers
in Better Homes and Gardens
August.
Perhaps some Of YOU who can
fruit and vegetables do not make 1t
as easy for yourselves as possible
] found that if I fill my sink with
clean jars cleaned before being
stored inverted on my pantry
shelves and scald them and invert
them on a clean towel, they are
ready for use any time, Immediately
or several days later. With bushe!
of ripe fruit right ready to pop into
jars, having jars ready ahead OF
time can be a great help. Has any
one else hints to make this hot but
satisfying lob easier?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09
THANK YOU" NOTE.

From Mrs. A. L. M. Washington
Please thank all the readers for
their many replies. as they have
been a great help in curing our
dog. I thought he had mango. but
have decided. after receiving so
many letters on the subject, that
it is summer eczema. AS so many
of you suggested using the crank
case oil treatment, We tried this
first and with great success. All
irritation has disappeared and hair
is beginning to grow back. I need
not tell all you dog lovers how
happy we are. Thanks again for
your helpfulness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09
WEAVING?
From l.. B. Huntsville

from L. B., HydttSDtHe.J
Some time ago I read in the RICH
pertaining to the weav-
ing of rugs on looms. At the time
I read it / wasn't interested but I
am now. I wonder whether any
one of our teachers could give me
any information about weaving
looms and what is the best type to
get and If there is anywhere I could
20 to learn about weaving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09
DEPRESSION PLANT.

from Mrs. E. T. G.. Washington
To Mrs. A. P. B., Fairfax: l have
tried the following directions on
brick and coal and 1t has worked:
Six tablespoons salt, 6 tablespoons
liquid bluing, tablespoons water,
/ tablespoon ammonia (household).
Mix Thoroughly. pour over coal
or brick. Add few drops mercuro-
chrome. red or green ink. Rub edges
of bowl with vaseline to keep growth
off edge of bowl. After first growth
has stopped. add more ammonia.
I made the above and used an
ordinary red clay brick. After /
tired of the flower" I rinsed the
brick with hot water and within an
hour I had another flower growing
from the brick. 1 rinsed 1t several
times and each time it grew, grow
ing lighter in color each time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09

One question, Judging from the
frequency with which they pose it
In RICH, seems to plague local moth
ers of young children lot. 1t takes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09
STEPHEN FOSTER.

from Mr.. +. L. s., W1SHtngtoH.)
I am not in the habit of reading
your column but the query regard
ing Stephen Foster was brought to
my attention today. 1t is from
M. F.. M.
The album mentioned is, Of course,
RCA-Victor album No. M-354. 1t
includes the following selections, on
records numbered 1851
"Old Folks at Home, Beautiful
Dreamer, MY Old Kentucky
Home" Come Where My Love Lies
Dreaming" "Oh! Susanna" odd
Black Joe" II Dream of JEANNE
With the Light Brown Hair y
"Massa's in de Cold, Cold Ground.
An! May the Red Rose Live Al
ways" DE Camptown Races
A missing record may be ordered
from any record dealer. Sometimes
it is better to order direct from the
manufacturer. however. addressing
correspondence to RCA-Victor Rec
ords Division, Radio Corp. OF
America, Camden, N. j. In writ
ing, specify the dealer through
whom it is wished to purchase the
records 81. This address is for
RCA-Victor only.
Biographical data may be OBJ
tanned from almost any encyclo-
pedia. Foster was born at Law
renceville, Pa, on July 4, 1926. He
lived for SO years. His education
was quite limited but he learned to
sing and to play various instru-
ments. He died in poverty--in a
New York City hospital. (The
foregoing information is culled
from a biographical sketch by this
writer which appeared in Weekly
Philatelic Gossip, June Is, l946)
For other Foster records, would
suggest one consult the domestic
record catalogs. lie, Victor and Co.
lumbia. Nelson Eddy recently re-
corded several songs (some for the
first time, but the ACCOMPANY
ment, unfortunately, is net au-
thentic but styled in the Holly
wood manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09
AUCTION SALES Cont,

c. G. SLOAN d CO., INC, auctioneers---
Large sale mahogany, walnut and maple
bedroom furniture, mahogany dining room
suite, antique organ. upright piano, lamps,
books, drop-leaf tables, bookcases, mirrors,
radios. upholstered davenports and chairs,
antique china, glassware, bric-a-brac,
wardrobe trunk. walnut dining room suite:
office furniture; Crosey, Frigidaire and
etc, at public auction at Sloan's, lib
18th st. Tuesday August 10. at 10 am;
Now on view. Terms: Cash. c. G. SLOAN
d. CO., INC, Established 1891. 3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09
PROPOSALS.

THE UNITED STATES Maritime Commits
sion. on behalf of the American President
Lines. invites bids from American citizens rs
for the drydocking and reconverslon 81
the 435-foot C3-s-A2 type ships, y. s. g.
Bolivar U. S. s. Galloway, and o. 3;
Clay. now located on the East Coast; from
Attack Transports to Cargo Vessels. COPIES
Of the Invitation for Sealed Bids giving
inform alton as to the location OF the
vessel for inspection, the securing Of copies
of specifications, and other requirements
Of Of the bidders, and form Of BID may a.. p De
obtained upon request from the U; ., mai
time Commission, Washington %. o. e.
Bids must conform to the Requirements
and provisions of the Invitation for Seaied
Bids and must be received sd,.s 6efo ssv, IL
Time IN 700 am. Eastern Standard TimeD };
September !. le4s. secretary. uniteo
states Maritime Commission, washington
%. D. C.
SEALED PROPOSALS wiz be. received at
he Procurement Section. National Bureau !,
Of Standards, washington: D; G, n until
D m, August Is, 1913. and then puo1cly
opened. for large two-lens quartz specto-
zraph and accessories. Gaertner L.254. q
EQUIVALENT, as described in the bids vnlen
NAV be obtained from the Procurement
Section. National Bureau OF stanosfnos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09

A dull, drob, blockened
brick fireplace focine COM
pIeteIy spoils the general
appearance of a room.
Below, the same fireplace,
but the brick hos had q
cover of oil paint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09

ZED l.. WILLIAMS & FED L. WILLIAMS Jr.
auc characterization at Wiliiams Aue-
ton House, pIs New YORK ave, Iuesoay.
tomorrow pm. 3 van loads mostly new
furniture and household effects from mod
ern furniture store and others. Up.to-
date. clean, good grade and attracliVe'
~ splendid ipner-sprinz and feh mat
tresses, double and twin sizes; new good
Quality odd living room sofas. various
stylss: studio and divan sofa beds: ~
lounge and living room chairs. attractive
styies and covers; IL porcelain and chrome
breakfast sets; II floor and table lamp;
chaise tongues; Q high-Frade late mooei
fioor style electric heaters; modern. new
ND to-date ape. living room suite with pee
sofa; fne regency style 2-pc camask coy
cred living room suite; mahogany oreak-
front; mahogany credenza style book case,
4 IT, wide By IT. high, tabletop gas
cook range: Pittsburgh Monarch automatic
gas hot-vater heater, 50-sal. capacity; fne
grade matched walnut, complete, peofooMa
suite; mahogany 3-pc. bedroom smte, ooo
beds and spiral springs; numerous otnef
household effects Public inspection MOI
day and Tuesday to sale hour. Good graae
modern and antique furniture and eneets
respectfully solicited on CONSIGNMENT iof
auction from attorneys, administfatoI,s.
warehouses. stores and others. Reasonaois
Commission charges. Qushned apoIaisai
Charses UPON application. Auctfoneeis
phone, Ma 26f9.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09
RASPBERRY RECIPES;
CATSUP.

CATSUP.
From Mrs. r. C., Arlington.)
Spring Creme Freeze: One cup
canned or crushed fresh raspber-
ries, a cup top milk, 2 beaten egg
yolks, / tablespoon lemon juice,
u cup sugar. Mix; add berries and
mix we'll. Freeze till firm. Beat
2 egg whites till stiff. add 4 cup
sugar gradually. Turn frozen mix
ture into a bowl beat till smooth,
but not melted. Fold in egg whites.
Freeze firm.
Berry Ice Cream: One envelope
gelatin, "a cup cold water, 2 egg
yolks beaten, "a cup sugar, "a tea
spoon salt, IL teaspoons vanilla. 2
cups crushed fresh raspberries or
canned ones, 2 cups top milk, 2 egg
whites, "a cup sugar. Dissolve gela-
tin in the cold water! Beat egg
yolks, add "a cup sugar, salt, vanilla,
berries and dissolved gelatin. Mix
thoroughly, put in trays and let
freeze. Remove from trays, place
in a bowl and break up with the
beaten until smooth. Add the egg
whites that have been beaten with
u cup sugar. Freeze.
For the reader who asked for a
good tomato catsup recipe. Catsup:
Four quarts ripe tomatoes. washed
and cut up, u cup onions chopped,
2 cups sugar, l cup vinegar. 2 scant
tablespoons salt, heaping teaspoon
picking spices, l piece stick CHINA
mon, "a teaspoon dry mustard, dash
pepper. Cook tomatoes and onions,
then press through sieve. Add other
ingredients and boil hour. 'Tie the
picking spices and cinnamon in a
cloth, then remove after cooking !
hour Mix 3 tablespoons cornstarch
with vinegar, add to pulp. Cook IL
minutes. Thicker more II necessary
Seal. Makes about pints add more
sugar. If needed; you may want less
vinegar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09
STIFF CLOTHS?

from Mrs. D. R. R.. Wnshington.J
Please advise what can be done
regarding bathroom wash cloths
that become stiff Crather than soft
and fluffy after several weeks of
laundering. I know they are rinsed
thoroughly because personally do
this chore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09
LEGAL NOTICES.
JOHN l.. GRABBER. Attorney.

JOHN L. GRABBER. Attorney.
Tower Building.
British Overseas Always Corporation. liza
Connecticut ave. NV. washington, D. c;
sant con FUIsees sSe nN Wash
A1a53aa. Order: The object OF this suit
d Is d aosfs fer rent
from the defendant to the plaintiff and
presently due and unpaid and to have
erty of the defendant levied on under a. an
attachment issued in this suit to satls-
K The s a day os fsm s4s o sa s
the defendant appear in this court on or
before the tortieth day. exclusive . Of sun 1av
Of the an first Publication Of this order, 70
defend this suit and show cause why
said sendemnaion ThSSld n9t be
r. true Tao oopy rest oiS WALTER TERI F. BEANS
HALL 4 CLERK. BY WILLIAM M NEpoW,
Chief Deputy Clerk. aug 2,9.lo
CERTIFICATE OF CHANGE OF NAME
Re: Allen and Morrow Funeral Home. In,
that it is advisable to change the name Of
corporated, body, corporate Organized
bis. tritle 80, sec. >. D. C. Code 1910 as
Amended it is hereby certified to by the
undersigned that more than two.thirds OF
voted in favor of such change of name to
Morrow aud woodford. INCORPORATED. in
In Witness whereof. we have hereunto
afixed our hands and seals this 23rd day
of July. la4S. SAMUEL P. MORROW
FORD, Secretary tSeaD.--District of Co
lumhia. IS: I. Edw. F. Harris: a notary
public in and for the District of Columbia.
do hereby certify that Samuel p. Morrow
and william W. Woodford, parties to
certain certificate of change of name OF 2
corporation bearing date Of July 23, 1879;
before me in said District of Columbia, the
said Samuel P. Morrow and William W
.woodford, being well and personally Known
certificate and acknowledged the same TO
be their act and deed. Given under my
hand and ofhcial seal this ssrd gay o.
Public. D. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09
HOUSING IN HAWAII?

From Mrs. C. r. A., Arltngton.)
This is an urgent sos. My hus-
hand has been offered an important
position in the Hawaiian Islands,
but before we can decide definitely
to accept it we need to knoY some
thing about the cost of renting OF
subrenting a home Our family is
five in number and we will need
three bedrooms. We want to know If
we should rent furnished. buy used
furniture or move our own. We must
have some idea of how much it will
cost us. Will some reader who knows
this please help? AS soon as pos
sible?