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Evening star., 1948-07-07
Law Examiners to Meet

RICHMOND, Va, July 7 R.-
The State Board of Law Examiners
will meet in Richmond August 10
to pass on the examination papers
of 299 candidates to become MEM
bers of the Virginia bar, Board
Secretary M. B. Watts said yester-
daV
Evening star., 1948-07-07
Farm Fuel Shortage Feared

BALTIMORE, July Z tP.-Mary-
land farm leaders and oil industry
representatives will meet here July
Is to map q program designed to
head Oh 4 possible fuel shortage on
the States farms next winter.
Evening star., 1948-07-07
Tuck Winds Up Vocation

RICHMOND, Va, July R.-
Gov. Tuck, who has spent several
days at Virginia Beach, is expected
back at his desk tomorrow. &
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-05

DECORATIVELY speak
- ing, there's no doubt the
bathroom is the most neglected
room in the house.
In the average home, it's al
most invariably dreary white
tiled affair-glazed white tiles
of oblong shape on the walls,
unglazed white hexagonal tiles
on the floor, which, with the
white porcelain enamel bath
tub and sink make the place
look as cold and impersonal
and uninteresting as doctors
examining room. If the walls
above the line where the tiling
stops have been painted some
pastel color, and the shower
curtain is a shade that har-
monies with this, that's about
as far as the average housewife
usually goes in fixing up the
bathroom.
Then there's the matter OF
cupboard and drawer space,
where the usual bathroom also
falls down badly. Thought and
planning here again can find
ways and means to provide
places for bathroom linen, toi-
letries and the like.
The two bathrooms pictured
have done away with bare
whiteness and taken on charm.
Besides that, they've put every
bit of space to work to provide
room for everything needed in
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-05
Continued Monday
By GARRY CLEVELAND MYERS. Ph.D.

CHANGING from one teacher
to another can make world of
difference to child, and this differ
ence can be centered on the child's
emotions. AS you read from the
following letter, your heart will go
out to the child it tells about. 1t
almost got me down when l read
it first.
"She bites her finger nails and
sucks her fingers still. Her teacher,
the first two years got along with
her we'll and she got along quite
we'll in her marks.
"In September, when she went
into the third grade she cried, didn't
want to go to school. l went with
her the first day. She had heard a
lot about the new teacher. In fact
every child had. Every once in a
while when l would ask her about
school when she came home she
would cry. Come to find out, she has
had lot of trouble with the teacher.
"The teacher sent for me and told
me she had to slap her, etc, but
wasn't going to do it again. Asked
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-05
By IDA BAILEY ALLEN

WHEN we walked in on Satur-
day at noon, the business week was
over, and the floors and walls Of
the big poultry market were being
washed down. A friendly middle
aged man came up to us.
"Can 1 help you?" he said. "I'm
Mr.. McInerney."
ave were told this poultry mark
ct has been on this same spot in
Detroit for 80 years"
He smiled. That's right. There
have been five generations Of the
same family in this business, with
the husband and wife of each gen.
Grafton working together, passing
on the business to the next. In fact,
this whole market is built around
the original house erected by my
great-great grandfather. We still
live in it," he added.
eve write a newspaper column"
I explained, "and thought you
might give US some information
about poultry that would be of in
! tereSL 10 our TedQsrS.
Unwrap Before Storing
"There's one point many home
makers don't know; chicken and
poultry should always be unwrapped
before storing in the refrigerator.
And if possible little crushed ice
should be put over them. Otherwise
dark spots may develop in the skin
because it gets too dry. An interest
ing thing that is happening now in
the poultry business, is the breeding
Of birds with fuller breasts; that is,
more meat in proportion to bone.
In buying poultry, a good plump
bird always proves the most eco
nomical."
"The usual rule in buying poultry
to be served roasted, is Y lb. for
each serving, undressed weight"
said.
That's the right amount with an
ordinary bird" he said. "But it's
different with the specially bred
small-boned full breasted turkeys
now coming on the market. For in
stance. just yesterday we eviscer-
ated a 17& lb. plump raw turkey
before roasting. It yielded 7A lbs.
J sliced meat, with no bone or skin,
enough for about so portions. Fill
it with the wife's favorite giblet
stufing and the meat will 60 . third
las far again."
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-05

me if l would help her with her
arithmetic. I have helped her at
home and she seems to be doing
fine. She brought her report card
home yesterday and the marks were
all below failure but spelling and
writing. In her everyday tests in
spelling the grades were all A.
Attention Wanders
~ know she is inattentive; she
has had a mark on that everytime
on her card. She is inattentive at
home, too. l give her time and she
does all right. She starts her work
and then you catch her wandering
off" somewhere with her. eyes, just
as if her mind were way off, some
where else. She has been having cry
ing streaks again, every night,
sometimes at noon. If l just speak
to her or ask her something she'll
start in crying. l am enclosing a
self addressed stamped envelope
hoping you can advise me what is
wrong and what to do"
About as follows, | wrote this
mother. Take that child to the best
trained pediatrician (child special
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-05
Xmas Gifts
From Your

By ALICE DENHOFF

IN making up the holiday Gift
list, there are invariably, folks to
whom one desires to give 4 small
intimate, yet personal gift, rather
than an expensive or even inexpen.
sive something from a store. That's
where gift from your very own
kitchen, made by your own fair
hands, is very much Of the essence.
Such a gift might well be a fat
little jar Of delicious, homemade
tangerine jam, beautifully wrapped !
and beribboned. For a quickly pre-.
pared but ever-so-good tangeriue
jam, remove seeds and webby mem.
brane from 2 c. tangerine sections,
Then chop the fruit. Combine with
2 tbsp. each chopped tangerine peel
and grapefruit peel, also chopped,
and with Y grapefruit juice, i {.
sugar and II C. light corn syrup,
Place in saucepan over low heat and
bring to a boil, cooking rapidly for
10 min. Remove from heat; pour
into sterilized jelly glasses or in s,
dish to cool. Makes about 2 c. Jam,
To "chop" citrus peel and pulp, use
your kitchen scissors.
Another Small Gift
Not really a kitchen item, but
made from items in your kitchen,
that's the story Of the next small
gift. Mix together an ounce Of
ground cloves, powdered nutmeg,
caraway seeds and ground CHINA.
mon. Sew into pretty little bags,
and there you have sachet with a
delicious odor, one that moths will
stay away from.
And how about making up batch
Of pomanders for those small but
personalized gifts? Pomanders,
clove-stuck oranges, were used in
Colonial times to scent drawers
and closets and to do battle with
the pesky moth. Today they are
k.very popular again. Stick whole
cloves into the skin Of very thin
skinned oranges until the rind is
completely covered, a chore that
the small fry will enjoy. Then
roll the orange in equal parts Of
powdered orris root and ground Gin.
namon. Pat in as much of the pow.
dered mixture as will adhere to the
orange. Wrap the pomander in It's
sue paper or other soft paper ant
keep for several weeks. Remove pa
per, shake off any loose powder, ant
the pomander is then ready fol
shelves or drawers.
To hang in a closet, crochet I
loose circular cradle, or simply til
! the pomander with a piece Of rib
I bon, ending in = loop. Pomander
will keep their fragrance for man
years and make pretty gifts.
Not home made but assembled b.
the giver is a good spice shelf. Fo
the male or female gourmet, espe
cially for curry addicts, how abou
assembling a curry set-up; curr
powder, long grain rice, chutney
peanuts, preserved ginger? A beau
tiful salad bowl and with it a col
lection of salad spices and herbs
paprika, mustard seed, celery seed
pepper, garlic, salt, tarragon, is
good choice.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-05
Helpful Tips on Buying, Storing Poultry

Just as I was about to ask how
this stuffing was made, the door
opened, and in came slender,
smartly dressed woman.
"Hello Edna" the poultryman
said, 1--WE have visitors from New
York, and they'd like to know how
you make giblet dressing for turkey
and chicken"
Meaty Stuffing
1--WE like dry meaty stufing,"
she said, $50 first l simmer the
hearts and gizzards till tender,
three sets for each chicken. Mean
time saute the livers in a little
poultry fat. Then l put all the glib
lets through the food chopper and
combine them with cups ground
dry bread crumbs. For seasoning l
add 2 tsp. salt, " tsp. pepper and
l tsp. savory. l never use sage, it's
too heavy an herb for poultry"
"And you add no moisture what
ever?" inquired.
"The moisture in the ground glib
let's provides enough" she ex-
planned. "And by the way, for stuff
ing turkey use pound Of giblets
and 6 cups crumbs"
"My wife is secretary and treas
urer of this firm" said Mr.. McIn-
erney proudly. "Yet she's found
time to rear our family Of seven
children besides helping out here
and carrying on a business of her
own. We all enjoy working. We con.
slider that doing work you like, i,
really fun"
Just then the telephone rang.
"Short of help at the chicken
counter of the and 1O?" our friend
said. "You need a meat-cutter and
two people on the counter? Emerg.
ency," he explained. "We've jus,
opened a cut-up chicken concession
at the 5 and 10 and it's jam full
People like buying just as many
chicken breasts as they need fol
fancy dishes and salads; less ex.
pensive thighs or drum sticks fol
fricasses and croquettes, or back.
for soup or stew and giblets ane
chicken livers by the pound. Yo,
pay fair price for what you need
and don't have to purchase the part,
you don't want, which saves con
siderable money"
By this time his wife had slipped
an apron into her hand bag. an,
fastened hG coat. "I'm ready Dad
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-05
Disease Which
HasManyForms
By HERMAN N. BUNDESEN, MD.

WHEN there is bleeding into the
skin and mucous membranes, the
condition is known as purpurst
However, the term is often used to
refer to a condition in which ther(
is a breaking of the tiny blood YES.
sells or capillaries or increased easd
Of passage Of the blood through the
capillaries, so that there is not only
bleeding into the skin and mucous
membranes but into other body
structures.
Apparently there are many forms
Of this disease. Some cases are due
to acute infections. In such in.
stances it is likely that the poisci
formed by the germs are on the lin
ing membranes of the blood vessels
so that the blood may escape
through them.
Dietary Deficiency
Other cases are due to dietary
deficiencies. For example, in scurvy.
which comes from a deficiency Of
Vitamin C, purpura or bleeding
often occurs. Still another cause IS
allergy or over-sensitivity. Assocl'
ated with the purpura may be hiveV
or fluid in the tissues.
Probably the most important
form of purpura is one known n
thrombocytopenic purpura which -
associated with a decrease in the
number of blood platelets. These are
bits of tissue in the blood which
play a part in the blood clottins
process. This disorder is most COM
mon in children and young adults
Women have it about four times a.
often as men. Bleeding into the skin
is the most common sign Of the dl.a
ease. In addition to the bleeding
there may be a rapid heart beat
and slight fever. The spleen, in TIM,
left upper part Of the abdomen, may
be enlarged. The exact cause OF thisl
disorder is not known. Fortunately
many times the condition clears ue
with rest and well-balanced dieL
II a great deal Of blood is lost, II
may be necessary to give an injeee,,
ton Of whole blood into q vein. u
the blood loss is slight, the giving Of
some iron-containing preparationH
helpful. Some cases have been ~
ported to have been gradually in
proved by the giving Of Vitamin b.
The removal Of the spleen is neces'
sary in treating the more severvs
cases. The injection Of smal
amounts Of venom from some spe,,
cies Of snakes has also been helpfal
in some cases Of thrombocytopenle
purpura.
When bleeding into the skin o.
ours, there is need for a thorousa
study to determine its cause befoX
proper treatment can be carried "a
without delay.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-05
Bv MARION CLYDE MecARRoll

making a complete toilet, one
Of them even going so far as
to make available wardrobe
space for dressing gowns,
nightgowns, underwear and
the like.
The bathroom shown in the
top picture prides itself on its
clever use of the wall space be-
tween it and the adjoining bed
room, a dressing table having
been built in, together with
closets, sliding trays for under
garments and other articles,
and a goodly amount of cab
met storage space.
The color scheme of the
room-blue, yellow, silver and
white-takes its cue from the
linoleum on the floor, which is
blue with yellow insets.
The middle picture shows an
Early American bathroom, with
walls of knotty pine except
where Dutch blue ceramic tile
was used to protect splashable
areas. The red informal tile
design of the aoor linoleum
makes an effective color con-
trast. Chintz in a quaint design
was used for window curtains
and to cover the dressing table
stool, while the mirror is deco
rated in a manner that appro'
priately reflects the room.
character. Reproductions Of
old-fashioned carriage lamp:
above the sink are another
quantity whimsical touch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-05
LOVES PERILOUS PATH
4 s.aos! 70 love. FL, Horizon BY ADELE GARRISON
Pretending Dieky Has Had a Relapse, Katharine
Orders the Children TO Leave So Thot He Con Rest

81 guess that'll hold you aging
relatives for a WHILE" Mary said
from the doorway; she had not
closed the door between the rooms
when she went in to prepare her bed
for Dicky. Thank you, Faith, for
the laurel leaf, and I'll be very glad
to go down with you and the boys.
III even promise to invent a brand
new game for you, Faith"
"Oh Goody Jerusalem Christ
mas!" Faith exclaimed, and Dicky,
on his feet now, under Katharine's
guiding urgence, looked down at his
small daughter with wondering in
quiry.
Where on earth did you pick
that one up?" he queried.
Made 1t Up
81 just made it up" Faith said
proudly. "Down at nursery school
we try to see who can invent the
best one each week. Lots of times
l get it," she finished smugly. "Want
to hear some of them? 2"
Later" Katharine said firmly.
"Come along, Dicky, now. want to
get you settled on that other bed,
and the door closed, before l take
these youngsters back to my apart
ment."
"What an overseer you would
have made in slavery days" Dicky
grumbled realistically, but he fol-
lowed her docilely into the next
room. A minute later, she came
through the door, smiling.
Come along, youngsters" she
said. Harry will double for VIM
ters, and escort US over, although
really Junior and Roderick should
be sufficient guard, but We have to
bow to Madge's dicta.'
Continued Monday
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-05
The Stars Soy
By GENEyIEvE KEMBLE
For Sunday, December 5

SUNDAYS horoscope encour-
ages most determined and astute
efforts to work toward advanced
goals of both practical or expert
mental or creative Inspiration, in
which, perhaps, ideals, imagination
and fancy have significance. Spiri-
tual or cultural values are accented,
with promotion or preferment in
sight. Yet it might be easy to mega
tive these by enmity, Jealousy,
strife.
For the Birthday
Those whose birthday it is may
look for a period of outstanding sue
cess, with subtle returns or recog-
milton for unusual plans, skills or
aspirations of a practical as well
as idealistic character. There are
strange undercurrents in which the
hidden and intriguing should be
utilized along pra "tical lines. But
an excess of er IS or feelings
might precip inharmony,
wounded feeling, and instill ieal-
ousy and envy. Adhere to higher
values.
A child born on this day may be
blessed with many choice talents
and ambitions, assuring it place and
distinction. 1t might also encounter
/ jealousy and envy should it deviate
from inherent high purpose.
For Monday, December 6
Mondays astrological forecast
presages the sudden advent of an
event or chain of events that are
destined to prove spectacular and
breathtaking. While this visitation
may prove revolutionary and devas-
tating, the implications are for un-
looked-for honors, distinction, ia
vors or recognition, affecting the
emotions and feelings as well as
place and circumstances. This might
concern some novel accomplishment
startling discovery or scientific
creative effort, with romance ant
gay adventure spotlighting com
monplace experiences.
For the Birthday
Those whose birthday it is ma!
be prepared for startling precipi
tation of unique, novel and sensa
tional experiences, at once devas
tating and thrilling. Of radical i'm
portance to the life, it's pattern an
purpose, this abrupt affair may re
late to conscious achievement in in
vention, science, art, drama or othe
creative urge. The feelings and emo
tions are also involved, with re
nance and joyous adventure in tn
closeup. Try to accept it with equs
nimity and poise, with regard fo
spiritual undertones, not carried
extremes of behaviorism.
A child born on this day may /
especially rich in skills, talents an
endowments for a conscious plat
in the limelight, for its novel {
unique expression Of creative drive
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-05
How to Have
Trim Ankles
By HELEN FOLLETT

TRIM ankles are what every girl
wants. The one who has them is
justified in being proud of them and,
always, she is a graceful, dainty
stopper. Maybe it is the pretty step
ping that keeps the ankles slim.
Certainly the woman who plods
along, who never exercises, can ex-
pect that ankles, and calves too, will
thicken.
To have neat ankles, keep on your
toes. Be fussy about the shoes you
wear. Extremely high heels will
cause these human hinges to do a
side-to-side motion that is not a
normal movement and which, in
course of time, will cause the mus
cles to relax, fine contour to disap-
pear. Wear your spikes at the gay
evening party, if you must, but come
down to earth during the day, wear
ing low heels or those Of moderate
height.
One Ankle Larger
Sometimes one ankle is larger
than another. That comes from the
habit Of letting the body weight rest
on one foot when standing. More
havoc is wrought; there may even
tually be slight twist of the spinal
column. The girl who walks, stands
and moves gracefully is not only
keeping up good appearance, but sht
is practicing health measure.
To slenderize bulky ankles, lift uI
on the toes slowly, come down SLOWLY
on the heels. Walk tippy toe. Run uT
stairs. Jumping a rope is helpful
will reduce fatted calves.
A Massage
II adipose tissue has collected, ;
humping, rousing massage ever,
other day will crush the fat cells
Form a bracelet with fingers an,
thumbs of both hands, clasp tn
ankle, move the hands in opposit
directions, pressing hard into tn
flesh.
Smooth up and down with fiat
tened fingers. Make fists and thum]
with your knuckles. Fat cells do no
like to be disturbed. Keep at then
long enough and they will go of an,
die.
| Choose stockings carefully. Seam
free nylons are flattering to averag
legs. And remember, dark stocking
are blessing to the woman who's
legs have gone in for . policy o
expansion.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-05

Synopsis: In Dicky Graham's Hotel Lans-
field Suite, Katharine Beckett. trained nurse.
takes the pulse and temperature of convales-
cent Dicky. and pretends that the results
are serious SO that she may have an excuse
for taking his children down to her own
apartment thus allowing him to receive pri.
vatey information which Harry Underwood
wishes to give him concerning the prowler
who captured him. Il was afraid of this,
,hs says as she stands up. His pulse and
temperature are faster. He has been over
doing this and must rest"
KATHARINE is a good actress
as well as superlative nurse. There
was nothing in her grave face or her
measured tones to betray that she
was giving what the boys would call
a "phony" verdict on Dicky's con-
dition.
"He must have absolute quiet for
an hour at least" she went on.
MARY, is your bed in shape so that
he can lie down on top of it? He
doesn't need to undress, or get into
it."
II should hope not" Dicky
growled realistically as Mary an
swered with what knew was care
fully planned pertness.
"There aren't more than two tons
of nv stuff on it." she said But, l
can clean it off in two leetle shakes
of vun leetle sleeps tall"
Full Height
She dropped her imitation of Ka-
tie, and drew herself to her full
height as she rose and started for
her door.
"Me, my other name, she am
Paul Bunyan," she said, and when
she had closed the door, Katharine
looked at Faith, and the boys close
beside her.
"I'm sorry, kids" she said, "but
l see no other way out of it. You'll
have to scram as far as my apart
ment as soon as I've taken a final
check on your father. You can read
or play games for an hour. Then I'll
come back and take another look
at him, and give you another chance
at having pow wow with him, II l
can"
"That's all right with u.s." Junior
said. "Eh, Rod? Eh, Bratess ?"
"Sure thing" Roderick said, "and
Faith dutifully echoed his words.
Then she looked cannily at Katha-
rine.
Hopeful Note
"What about Cousin Mary ?" she
asked Katharine with hopeful note
in her voice, for she adores Mary
and revels in the games Mary in
vents for her. "She isn't kids,
know, but she isn't old like the rest
of you folks"
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-05
Chonqinq Teachers Is Hard on Child

ist) you can find. Let the teacher
know you have. 1t might be well to
ask this physician to call to see the
teacher and explain to her the
child's physical condition. Expect
the physician, of course, to charge
you for this professional call.
Home Program
I'm sure the physician will ad-
wise you on ways to build up this
child physically and on home pro-
gram for her rest and quiet and
emotional security. Don't criticise
the teacher before the child. Though
this teacher seems to have acted
very unwisely, she may be a very
nervous person, too.
Read some to this child daily for
her pleasure. Go on being very calm
and patient when you help her with
her lessons and never keep her at
any lesson for more than is min
utes at a stretch, and with only a
few such periods a day. Pm send
ing you some bulletins: "The Nerv-
Gus Child" "The Child Who Does
Not Concentrate" and home helps
in reading, spelling and arithmetic
(anyone else may have these, each
in stamped envelope).
AS she gains in poise and skill
in any subject, her mind will wan
der less. Don't command her to pa!
attention or rebuke her for "wool
gathering" Help her gain fun a
some play with other children, frs
with only one, with more later
Show her lots Of affection. Don
ask her questions that will brinl
tears. Fill the home with gaiety
smiles and laughter. Be sure 20
loll and rest a lot yourself.