Evening star., 1948-06-18

1T night, there are several store
here and there in the suburbs ane
nearby Virginia cities that are oper
certain nights. And in the -Four.
teenth street store area she viii
find q good many places open where
she can shop.
STRAWBERRY PIE DE LUXE.
(From Mrs. A. N. D., Wilmington
Wash, hull and crush 1 quar-
strawberries (reserving a few whole
berries). Blend y cup Il cup minus
2 tablespoons sugar and 2 table.
spoons cornstarch, add / cup juice
drained from berries plus water te
make cup. Boil until clear. Ado
one tablespoon lemon juice and
tablespoon gelatin softened in 2
tablespoons cold water. Cool, ado
crushed berries. Chill until slightly
thickened. Spread half the mix.
ture in baked pie shell. Add layer
Of sliced bananas. Top with rest
Of berry mixture and whole berries
Chill. Serve with sweetened
whipped cream.
GUAM.
(Fror Mrs. L. L. B., Alerandrid.)
For Mrs. ]. p. s., Washington
concerning Guam, the following In
formation may help:
CLOTHING r o m m n d
washable summer clothing. Take
many changes of cotton clothes, in
cluding cotton evening clothes. Very
little clothing available for purchase
at this time. Limited dry cleaning
facilities available. Take enough
shoes to last stay If possible. and be
sure they are sturdy, as coral wears
soles in no time. Generally hot
during daylight hours. Average
rainfall 86 inches yearly! Rain
clothes Of light texture are impera-
tive. Take mail order catalogues,
as you'll find them very helpful.
Allow at least two months for orders
to arrive from States. Postal facili-
ties are getting better all the time,
however.
QUARTERS AND HOUSEHOLD
EFFECTS-Quonset type quarters
in limited numbers are furnished
with essential items, except for
dishes, kitchen utensils, silverware,
blankets and linens. Stoves, re-
frigerators and lamps are in. short
supply, but in process Of being fur
nished. Silver furnishes rapidly.
Advise getting inexpensive set of
fatware of rust-proof and stainless
metal. Do NOT take good furniture,
as climate causes complete ruin OF
veneers, etc. Rattan furni-
ture can be purchased through Or
ders placed to the Philippines.
AUTOMOBILES - Recommended
If car is in excellent condition. Re-
pair facilities very limited. License
fees from So up to $40. depending on
rating. Transportation
for commissary trips furnished for
groups only. not individuals. There
is commercial bus line, but still in
Its infancy, with characteristic diff
ficulties. It is advised to take own
transportation. Wartime construct
ed highways are excellent.
FOODS-Adequate supplies Of all
types. Fresh green foods are scarce.
Fresh food grown by natives is for
their own consumption. Milk sup
plies are fair, but there Is no fresh
milk. If your child Is on fresh
milk, consult your physician con-
cerning condensed milk formula.
Main commissary located about Is
miles from housing area. Branch
commissary about seven.
SERVANTS-Available in some
areas, limited in others. Transports
ton to and from villages must be
provided by employer and wages are
very high. One servant will cost
employer $40 to $50 per month.
MEDICAL CARE-Excellent for
but no dental facilities,
except emergency. so recommend all
necessary dental work be done here.
EDUCATION - Schools provided
for all except college students. Linn
tied curriculum. Tuition, S. per
month for first pupil, So for second
child and 50 for third.
RELIGION-All posts and areas
have church services.
BANKING-Excellent Bank of
Guam, located at Agana: serves
entire island. United States cur
rency used.
observation-disclosures in form
of movies, USO shows and fair-to-
poor beaches in some areas. Main
dificulty is transportation to and
from amusement centers. Radio
station with fair reception available.
Small radio with plastic case ad-
vised.
MISCELLANEOUS No laundry
service of any worth. Guam climate,
while very healthful, Is warm and
humid. Leathers mold readily.
Dubbing for waterproofing shoes
helps considerably. Pets not rec
commended.