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Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-28
Burning Sensation of Tongue

rents set up where unlike metals
were used in making dentures.
Local inflammation and irritation,
such as jagged and irregular teeth,
may be responsible for the burning
sensation of the tongue.
Nervous disturbances are respon-
sible in some instances. Frequently.
the burning sensation of the tongue
is associated with the change of life.
Dryness of Mouth
A fairly large number of patients
have the disturbance because of an
insufficiency or thickening of the
saliva. Dryness of the mouth is an
accompanying symptom. Some of
these patients are heavy smokers,
and it is felt that smoking may be
a contributing cause.
But here is good news. In this
disorder, it has been found that the
use of a drug known as neostigmine,
taken three times daily after meals,
is quite helpful, since it seems to
stimulate the salivary secretion.
Within a few days, the burning of
the tongue and dryness of the mouth
clear up. The patient is also advised
to take large amounts of fluids, and,
if smoking is thought to be con-
tributing cause, it should be stopped.
In every case of burning tongue,
a thorough examination by the ply
sician is advisable.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
M. c.: What causes dark circles
under the eyes?
Answer: Circles under the eyes
are usually caused by what is known
as unbalancing of the water absorp-
Ntion and output. 1t has no particular
significance from the standpoint Of
health. However, these circles some
times come from lack Of rest and
sleep.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-28
Keeping Slim
Is Easier Than
Losing Weight
By HELEN FoLLETT

IT is easy enough to avoid over
curves; it is a dismal business get
ting rid Of them.
Perhaps you have noticed that the
cute frock you bought last antnmn
doesn't zip together as easily rs it
did. Hop on the bath room scales.
Just as you feared! Only five pounds,
but right at the mid-section where
fat cells first gather. Unless you
change your living habits the five
pounds may double. Then you are
in for it. No movie star would toler-
ate even the slightest gain. Let these
lassies be your good examples.
What to Eat
Instead Of eating white bread
spread thickly with butter, take
toasted rye without butter. In time
you'll like it. Avoid fat meats and
fried foods. Lamb is probably best
for retaining the svelte shape; have
it roasted or boiled. Fresh fruits and
fruit juices should be included in the
diet. Buttermilk and unsweetened
lemonade are ideal drinks for WOO
ing slenderness.
Among the vegetables the best are
spinach, onions, tomatoes, cabbage,
string beans. A baked potato now
and then is permitted. Potatoes are
not especially fattening; it is the
butter or gravy that goes with them
that builds adipose cushions.
Beware Of starches. By the proc.
esses Of digestion some starches
change to sugar and sugar puts on
the pounds. Close your eyes when
you are about to pass a candy store.
Five minutes Of torso twisting
and stretching exercises will tend to
hurry along the campaign. You
should do them anyway even If you
are not gaining. Activity is law
OF life; we all need it for health and
we'll being.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-28
Gala New Years Eve Party
Serve Choice of Hot or Cold Hors DIOeUvres

Shell: Season with a little lemon
Juice and drop of tabasco; add
few tiny bits of bacon, cover with
fine dry crumbs mixed with a little
minced parsley and broll.
As to Canapes: The toppings may
include lobster, salmon and bloater
paste, mixed with little butter and
lemon juice; cream cheese with
sliced radishes; sharp soft cheese
with minced olives; sardines IN
tomato mashed with cream cheese,
and minced chicken-nut-salad-
spread. Decorate the canapes with
a choice of chopped hard cooked
eggs, grated carrots, sliced pickles,
capers, dots of pimiento, nutmeats,
cress and sliced olives.
In our next column we'll suggest
a New Years dinner based on ideas
from the delightful rehearsal dinner
of Les Amis d'Escoffier.
roMoRRows DINNER
Hot Tomato Juice
Baked Dreaded Veal Chops
Parslied Creamed Potato
Mashed Yellow Turnips
Hot Biscuits
Lemon Snow Pudding
Marshmallow Sauce
Coffee or Tea Milk (Children)
All Measurements Are Level
Recipes Serve Four
Rich Pie Crust
Measure 2lls C. sifted -four and
Y tsp. salt into a chopping bowl.
Add / c. shortening and chop with
a chopping knife until the mixture
looks faky. Heap it up; make a
well" in the center, and with a
fork mix in sufficient ice water,
about u cupful, to make a firm
dough. Transfer to a Toured pastry
board, and roll.
Very Rich Crust: Dot 2 tbsp. soft
butter over the rolled crust to with
in an inch of the edge. The dough
is then folded over in thirds, edges
are pressed together and the crust
is gently rolled out. The butter will
not crush through the crust, but is
gently spread by the motion OF the
rolling pin, between the layers.
TRICK OF THE CHEF
Fragments Of leftover pie pastry
make nice nut sticks. Roll out the
pastry to Is" thick. Cut in finger
lengths 4" wide, place on pan and
brush with beaten egg yolk. Then
spread with chopped roasted nuts
or peanuts, and bake in . hot oven,
400 F. for IL min.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-28
LOVES PER|LOUS PATH
Sequel TO loves Foir Horizon BY ADELE GARRISON
Modge Gives Faith Instructions About Dekys Care and
Just As She Finishes There's q Knock At the Door

closed it after US, found her trife
breathless.
Wistful Face
"Oh, Nuns, how am I doing ?"
she sked, all her pose thrown to
the winds, and l stopped to kiss her
wistiuI, questioning face.
"Splendidly," l told her with en-
phasis. Now, I'll tell you what l
want you to do"
please, first, may l ask one ques-
tion?" she said, and l knew from
experience what it would be.
"Yes, go on" told her.
Were NOT playing nurse just
now, are we?"
"No, not while we're by our
selves" l assured her. "That would
be silly"
"Of course" she assented. "Well,
then, do you think l could know
about that errand Jun and Rod are
going to do for you down on the
farm? l really wouldn't be playing
nurse out there, would l, and per-
haps l could help them with the
other job"
perhaps you could" I said.
"But," 1 added firmly, 81 couldn't
possibly tell you anything about it
now. There isn't time. Aunt Katha-
rine is depending on you to take
care of Daddy. Now listen carefully
while tell you what I want you
to do"
The Boys Wish
She turned an attentive face to
mine, while l told her of the wish
of the boys to leave their father
alone for short intervals, SO that
he would not get tired.
~ am sure he would never con-
sent to their plan if they asked
him." l said. "But if you, as nurse,
tell them they must 60 over in the
window seat and play games or read
while he closes his eyes and rests,
he will not disobey you"
81 know he won't" she said con-
fidently. "But how often must / tell
them?"
"Tell them the first time in fifteen
minutes after you look at the clock
on the mantel in the living room.
Then keep them away for ten min
utes. An hour from the time they
come back, send them away again,
and keep them away for ten min
utes. Then keep them doing that
every hour until Aunt Katharine
comes back. Do you understand ?"
eyes. l do pretty nearly" she
said. "Let me say it over, please"
A Steady Look
She repeated correctly the in
structions l had given her and then
gave me steady look.
"I'm all ready, now," she said. II
shan't forget"
Il know you WON'T" l said, and
sent her back to the living room.
She went through with her new
role with ludicrous gravity, and
"bossed" her father most efficiently
when he objected to the boys leav-
ing him. But the boys were on thei-
third ten minute banishment when
the knocker sounded.
"There's Aunt Katharine now"
Mary said. "I know her knock. Shall
I 90 to the door,"
CONTINUED tomorrow
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-28
Tips On
Washing
Nice Hose
By ELEANOR ROSS

FROM sales reports, sheer nylons
were high on the holiday gift list.
Care in wearing, laundering and
putting away nylons pays dividends
in extra wear and 4 clear, unclouded
appearance. Use care, too, in the
selection Of hose. Change gift hose
for the proper size if not right.
Don't try to get away with hose
half a size smaller or wear them
larger than is needed.
Don't handle fine sheer hose with
rough, calloused hands. Don't pull
them on while wearing rings with
raised stone settings. If nails have
breaks, it is q good idea to keep =
thin pair Of fabric gloves handy and
slip these on when pulling Oh stock
ings; an easy form Of snag insur-
ance. Stockings should be put on BY
rolling down the leg to the toe. Foot
should be slipped in, and the stock
ing worked up over the foot and up
the leg, Strengthening seams in foot
and leg as it is unrolled. To keep
hose in good order, treat carefully
and constantly any callous on your
foot and keep toe nails in proper
trim. Then look to shoe Innings and
such items as broken shoe eyelets
or loose buckles.
Washing Hose
Wash hose with care. Best thing
we know is to use a large mason
jar or invest in one Of those special
cocktail shaker type Of containers
on the market, designed specifically
for holding such things ~ dainty
hankies, delicate nylons and fine
bits of lace. Whatever you do use,
avoid much handling Of the hose.
l.ever treat them rough, never
wiring them. Remember that the
dirt does not penetrate nylon fibers
but remains on the surface. So q
light laundering after every wear
is all that is necessary. Rinse well
in clear warm water, then roll the
hose in a clean terry towel to soak
out excess moisture. Ease the hose
gently into shape and place to dry
over smooth rod, away from direct
heat or sunlight.
Store hose carefully. Best thing
is to invest in those partitioned
boxes, available in the notions coun-
ter and at the FIVE and ten and
variety stores. These come in luxuri-
Gus satins and taffeta and in simple
chintz, so it should be easy to find
just the kind you prefer. II you
don't use q special hosiery box or
one Of the pretty sachet-like con-
tainers featured by SO many stores,
then roll each pair carefully and
place in a large silk scarf where
they will be safe from possible
wood splinters if you keep them in
a drawer, tumbled about with sew.
eral other items.
Finally, select the proper hose.
in size and weight. Consult with the
salesperson and let her suggest the
proper length. And select and wear
hose according to your activities.
II you are running around, shopping
and such, driving the family bus,
then stay away from those flmy
beauties, reserving them for dress
up occasions. The service weight
nylons are plenty sheer and clear
and attractive enough for the usual
daily activities.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-28
By HERMAN n. BUNDEsEN, MD.

YEARS ago, one of the first
things a doctor would tell his pa
tient to do was to stick his tongue
out. But now more modern methods
are used to find out what the pa
TENTS ailment is. Yet, there is a
condition in which burning Of the
tongue occurs and this may be a
perplexing problem that is not too
easily solved. When such a symp-
tom is present, inspection of the
tongue may not reveal anything ab-
normal. This is particularly true
when the trouble is due to vitamin
deficiency.
A lack of niacin and ribofavin,
which is a part of the vitamin B
complex, is an important cause for
. burning sensation Of the tongue.
Restricted Diet
Sometimes the symptom may de-
vslop in a patient, with diabetes or
ulcer, who is on a restricted diet.
The deficiency may also result from
an excessive loss Of these vitamins,
such ~ occurs in bowel disorders
in which diarrhea is present. Any
type Of excessive loss of fluid from
the body may be contributing fac
tor causing dryness Of the mouth
and burning of the tongue.
Burning tongue is also present
IN pernicious anemia. Then, too,
there is . type of anemia.in which
there is Q lack of acid in the stom-
aeh and q deficiency Of iron-contain-
ing foods in the diet. Burning of the
tongue il IN outstanding symptom
IT this disorder.
Excessive smoking, eating irri-
tating foods, and drink may also
affect the tongue.
In some few cases, q disturbance
nay bs produced by electric cur
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-28

Synopsis: Returning to the living room
of her Hotel Lansaeld SUITE, Gatge Gr7h7r
prepares to employ her little daughter. Faith.
now dressed in a miniature nlrsIug uAIl ru
and attending her wounded father. picAy.
as pawn in her scheme to help her older
son and nephew, Junior and Rolegick, en-
able DicHy to have a respite. even against
his will from their attentions. Nurse" she
asks solennly. does your patieut need you
for moment or two3' Faith considers the
question gravely. NO" she sayB, inaIly.
"TheH," Madge SAYS in her starcMest man
ner. Il should Ike TO see you for a few
minutes in my Office"
1 TURNED hastily as made my
formal request of Faith and walked
toward the corridor leading to her
room as rapidly as possible. The
heavy solemnity and super dignity
with which she was playing her role
as nurse were upsetting my risibles,
and wanted to get back my own
dignified pose as hospital head be-
fore Faith should see my "tell-tale
face"
Of course, realized that outsid-
ers might not be amused at the pre-
tense, might even consider her
"brash brat" but l banished that
thought quickly. To the members of
her family, she was irresistibly
laughable and adorable.
She was close behind me as I
reached the door, but when I had
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-28
Beoufy Bargain

when making q nail polish
change, remove all traces Of pre.
vious polish. After placing polish
remover on an absorbent cotton
ball. press it against the nail for q
few seconds. Then wipe with q sim
gle stroke toward the nail tip. You'll
find this an improvement over in
effectual dabbing, which usually
smears polish on the cuticls.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-28
For Wednesday, December 20

A DAY of unpredictable events
is read from the predominant plane
tary aspects, which may be expected
to incite the unusual, unforeseen
and unanticipated. This will occur
with sudden and abrupt visitation,
explosive and spectacular. There
may be sudden breaks in business,
social or romantic ties. of far
reaching or radical force. New
plans, arrangements and schedules
are in order, with arrested progress
until arrangements are affected.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-28
BY IDA BAILEY ALLEN

THE plan for your New Years
Eve Party came to me in a most
unusual way. One day the Chef
appeared in the doorway of my
study. Madame" he announced
with his most impressive air, 1--WE
have been invited by the American
Culinary Federation to be the guests
at the rehearsal dinner of Les Amis
d'Escotfier, to be prepared person.
ally by my friend, Francis Moreau,
Chef de Cuisine of the Hotel Roose-
velt."
"What a wonderful invitation!"
l exclaimed.
The Chef beamed. "1 must add
that Madame will be the only lady
to be invited. Les Amis d'Escoffier
society was founded, as you know,
to perpetuate the memory Of the
great culinary master, Auguste
Escoflier, and is strictly limited to
notable members of the culinary
profession, gastronomes, and con-
noisseurs."
Delighted to Accept
'1'm simply delighted to accept
this invitation and to meet these
great authorities" said. Il under
stand their aim is to promote a
greater knowledge and appreciation
of the art of fine eating. l am sure
we shall have the opportunity Of
tasting many delightful foods that
will be of interest to our readers" ="
Our expectations were complete
ly realized that evening. The open
ing service of aperitifs and hot and
cold hors d'oeuvres was exceptional.
Here, l decided, is an excellent sug-
gestion for my readers for their
New Years Eve entertaining: an
Hors D'Oeuvre Party. The menu to
include aperitifs, plus orange and
tomato juice; paper-doily covered
trays full of interesting and differ
ent hot and cold hors d'oeuvres and
canapes; and coffee with petit fours
(little cakes).
The canapes should be arranged
on bread or toast and may be made
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-28
THE STARS SAY-B BY GHsHx1EvH EEHSlE

A clean SHIFT OF operations, reyamp-
ing plans, is indicated. Shun the
erratic and irregular in all activi-
ties.
For the Birthday
Those whose birthday it is, may
run into a sudden reversal of all
plans and objectives, in which it
may be wise to accept abrupt
change with poise and self-posses-
sion. Excitement, emotional or erra-
tic action may but exaggerate the
perplexity and bring complications.
Knowing when to let 60 is quite as
important as knowing when to hold
on. Adhere to regulation lines and
be aloof to strange persons, places
and adventures, for best results.
A child born on this day may be
prone to rash and hasty decisions
outside the orthdox and convention
al, thus finding itself in difficult,
perplexing and dangerous crises.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-28

When candles drip on your table
cloth, scrape off as much wax as
possible with a dull knife, then,
using warm iron, press the stain
between cleansing tissues or paper
towels, changing as they become
soiled. Then sponge with a grease
solvent. If q color stain remains,
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-28
HELPFUL HINTS FOR HOUsEKEEPERs

II cranberry stains soil your table
linen, Immediately after the meal
hold the stained parts under boil,
ing hot water. Let the water run
over the stains until all the color
is gone.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-28

If your rug mats under the legs
of heavy furniture, the depressions
can be raised by covering the spots
with a damp cloth and steaming
them with hot iron. As the nap
rises, brush it with a stiff brush.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-28
Lane Bryant

sponge with solution Of one cup
denatured alcohol and two cups
water.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-28

Dip new paint brush in linseed
oil before you do any painting. or
the paint will become imbedded in
the bristles the first time you use it.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-28

tcasyrisht. ls4s. King Features Syndicate Inc.l
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-06
Robert Cornwall, Superintendent
OF Weldon Waterworks, Dies Sunday

Weldon-Robert Craig Friend
Cornwall, SO, superintendent Of
the Weldon Waterworks for the
past Is years, died at his home,
3ll Sycamore street, yesterday
afternoon after a long illness.
A native of Henrico, Va, Mr..
Cornwall was the son of the late
Alfred L. Cornwall and Martha
Friend Cornwall. He is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Kathleen Her.
bert Cornwall.
A veteran Of World War I, Mr..
Cornwall attended Randolph Ma
con College, Duke University and
the University oSsNorth Caro- I
lima.
He was a member of the Grace
Episcopal Church in Weldon.
Funeral Services will be con-
Quoted Tuesday afternoon from
the home of Mrs. Herbert Thorn
ton in Morehead City and burial
will be in the Morehead City
cemetery.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-06
Three Injured In Accident Sunday Might
In Two-Car Collision Near Horner Town

Three people were injured, one
of them requiring disqualification
in an accident last night shortly
before IL o'clock on East Tenth
Street about a mile beyond the
city limits of Roanoke Rapids.
Walter Pleasant of Roanoke
Rapids driver of one of the cars,
suffered severe facial decorations
and was admitted to the Roanoke
Rapids Hospital for treatment.
Driver of the other car was ]. c.
Collier of near Castor. Collier
said he and his wife both suffered
minor cuts and bruises and Col
lier said his side was injured
in the crash.
Both drivers said they were
meeting at the time of the acci-
dent though both said they were
uncertain as to how the collision
had taken Ieacc,
City police and State Highway
Patrolmen investigated the crash
but no charges have been lodged
against either driver. The pa
trolmen were said to have the
case still under investigation.
No estimate of damages to the
automobiles was given by either
driver, however both agreed that
the cars were badly damaged by
the crash.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-06
Reds Claim
SuchoW Fort
Is Trapped

Marking, Dec. 6-(AP)-T h e
Chinese Communist radio report
ed tonight that red forces had
completed "an air-tight encircle-
ment" of the nationalist former
Suchow garrison in the develop
ing battle for Nanking.
The garrison, comprising some
10000 combat troops in the 18th,
18th and second Army groups,
abandoned Suchow last Wednes-
day in an effort to reach the
trapped government 18th Army
group in the Suhsien sector, a.
bout As miles to the south.
If the communist claim is true,
it means that only the govern
ment troops on the New Hwai
River defense line enjoy freedom
of movement in the region. The
line was set up recently 100
miles northwest of Nanking, but
is manned by relatively inferior
troops,
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-06
House Group
Give Spy
Report To Jury

Washington, Dec. 6-(P)-The
House Un-American Activities
Committee is handing a grand
jury today what it calls definite
and shocking proof a red spy net
wort operated in the State De-
partment before the war.
At the request of the justice
department, the committee sent
one of it's investigators, William
A. Wheeler, to New York. His
mission: to turn over copies Of
secret papers to grand jury
which has been investigating
communists and espionage for
nearly year and a half.
These are papers which the
committee says member of the
communist underground in the
state department turned over to
another member on the outside
for repay to Russian agents.
The outside man was Whit :
taker Chambers, now a Time
Magazine editor who admits he
was a courier for the Communist
underground in Washington be-
fore he broke with the reds in
1898.
The committee is hanging on
to another set of copies of the
documents, for use when it starts
its own spy hearings going
again tomorrow-but perhaps be.
hind closed doors.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-06
The Spirit OF
Christmas Is
PerSOnified

Charlotte, Dec. 6 -(AP) -
A small boy dropped a bill and
handful of coins into a Salvation
Army pan at Independence
Square here.
The act seemed to please Ma
jor William B. Purdue, who was
tending the Christmas cheer fund
kettle. But his smile vanished
momentarily as examination dis.
closed the child had contributed
$500 in play money"
Then he smiled again and
said: '1t was probably all the
child had and it was given in the
true Christmas spirit. No gift
can be more than that, and Ger.
tainly none will be more appre-
ciated this year by the Salvation
Army"
The "play money" will serve
a Christmas purpose. 1t will 60
into the stocking of an underpri-
vileged boy or girl.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-06
First Methodist WSCS
Will Meet Tuesday

The regular December meeting
of the Women's Society of Chris
tan Service, of the First Metho-
dist Church, will be held on Tues
day evening, at 8 o'clock, in the
church auditorium. The presence
of Christmas will feature thi S
meeting.
The program will consist of the
String Ensemble presenting a
Christmas Musical program, as
sisted by Donald Hall, who will
tell the story of Handels "Mes-
siah"; Joseph Parker, who will
sing selection from the "Mes-
siah"; and Miss Alberta Swain,
who will sing Goudnod's "Ava
Maria. Mrs. Donald Hall, cell
ist is 4 new member Of the En-
sembls.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-06
Cumber1'y Negro
Youth Cut In Face

Rubin Pierce, 14-year-o,S Sum
berry Negro, was admitted to the
Roanoke Rapids Hocaital at 4:45
yesterday suffering from severe
knife wounds on the left side OF
his face.
The boys said he had been cut
by an acquaintance of his at Gem
berry whom he declined to name.
He and his friend were ''just
standing and talking, when
started to walk away to the
house and he pulled out a knife
and cut me-" Pierce said the
two were not arguing or were
not angry with each other, and
would give no reason for the
other boys having sliced his
face. He said his assailant used
regular little pocket knife" to
slash his cheek.