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Evening star., 1949-03-29
RunabOut Child

for an hour or so each morning
for a time. She took a white
clothesline and laid it straight
out, parallel to the edge of the
lawn and told the child that was
his fence. He must not step
across it.
For several mornings she stayed
by to see that he stayed inside
that line. It took about five days
to teach him to do so. After that
a call. a warning kept him inside.
He still had to be watched. but
that was one big load off his
mothers mind. He was not likely
to get on the street.
When there is an inclosed yard,
things are easier. Even then the
child must be trained to safety
ways. That requires definite
teaching and. if the mother can
arrange to do that teaching day
after day at the same hour. a
few lessons will accomplish a lot
for both sides.
These little ones need to play
in groupss so that they get the
feeling of unity in which there is
strength and cooperation, in
which there is brotherhood, give
and take by which they learn to
live happily with one another.
The nursery schools afford this,
but these are not always at hand.
If the mothers can arrange to
take turns supervising the play
hour. that is wonderful. really the
best way out.
Evening star., 1949-03-29

II you've ever wondered why
there wasn't a central clearing
place where a person could call
to receive an answer to the va
rious problems that crop up about
what to wear when and where
to get a certain type of dress, we
may be able to help out. For the
first time in Washington you'll
be able to avail yourself OF a
service that will be able to assist
you when you are in a quandary
as to what to wear to a garden
party. Friend husband might also
want to know when to wear black
tie. etc. The cost is only few
(really few dollars year and
clients may at any time during
the year pick up the phone and
receive answers to their questions.
There's also provision made for
the more complex problems OF
planning a trousseau, special
wardrobe for cruise, or even
personal assistance in shopping
with this new service. CaH Dis
trict 1896 for more information
on this fashion advisory service.
At long last we've come across
Evening star., 1949-03-29
Spring Fashion Notes

The time for the small fur wrap
is about here. Little" furs have
reached an important stage in
the fashion world. Stoles, capes,
well-designed jackets. all will be
featured this spring oyer suits
and dresses. There are many
things that can be done with that
fur coat of yours that is just
hanging in the closet. Recutting
and using the best parts of the
fur, cleaning and glazing makes
your new" fur piece one you'll
wear with pride. If you don t
want to spend too much for a new
fur accessory. you might think
about having a reliable company
take over the process of recon-
structing your old fur coat into
a new-looking and serviceable
cape, stole or jacket for this
spring. Pick the style you want
from the fashion books in the
salon. The whole process of con-
version takes about two weeks.
It's definitely a thought for the
fur touch in the Easter parade
proceedings. e. S.
Evening star., 1949-03-29
By Josephine Lowman

While life Is becoming more
complex In some ways it is be-
coming simpler in others. In Or
der to stand the strain Of hurried
modern life we really should take
advantage of the many aids we
can enjoy. Today everything from
figures to toothbrushes is stream
lined.
We find cosmetics boxed in
small jars which contain every
thing which is necessary for skin
and hand care and makeup In
amazingly small boxes. These are
wonderful for trips. There is a
collapsible toothbrush on the
market which can be folded up
and put into your purse. You can
now carry your eyelash curler
about in the same way, for it is
available in the folding style.
Even exercises have been
streamlined in order to save you
time. All exercises use some mus
cles and most have some value.
However. there are special ones
which work equally well on two or
more Of woman's most usual fig-
ure faults. These save time. !
call them my combination exer-
cises. ...--..
Try this on the chassis. It is
splendid for hips, tummy and
waist. What more could you ask
of one exercise? Lie on the floor
on your back with your legs
straight. Your arms extend
straight out from your shoulders
Evening star., 1949-03-29
Why Grow Old?

and rest on the floor. Raise your
left leg upward until 1t is at right
angles to your body. Cross the
left leg over the right and touch
the floor on the outside of the
right leg with the left foot. Keep
the knees straight. Return left
leg to place and cross the right
leg over the left. touching the
floor on the outside of the left leg
with the right foot. Continue,
alternating left and right. In
order to get twist at the waist
keep your fingertips on the floor.
Cling to it with the fingertips.
Here is another combination
exercise: Lie on the floor on your
back. legs straight and arms in
same position as described in the
first exercise.
Bend both knees up close to the
stomach as you roll over onto the
right side. Straighten the knees
as you swing the legs across the
center of the body. Bend the knees
as you roll onto the left side. Con-
tinue with a rhythmic swing,
bending the knees when on the
sides and Strengthening them as
the legs swing across the center
of the body.
If you would like to have my
time-saving routine, "Combina-
ton Exercises" send q stamped,
self-addressed envelope with your
request for 1eaflet No. 5. Address
Josephine Lowman in care of The
Evening Star.
Evening star., 1949-03-29

some seamless hose that don't
wrinkle at the ankles, don't streak
where the leg becomes smallest,
and are available in the shades
that make sense for spring. These
are designed by a firm dedicated
to putting out the finest seamless
hose on the market. and no-seam
devotees will appreciate the quail
ity apparent in these stockings.
Call Sterling 5000, Extension 395,
and We'll tell you where you can
obtain them.
Claire McCardell, Lester Gaba
and Robert Green will participate
in the Women's Advertising Club
session on Contemporary Design
in the World of Today" on We'd
nesday. April 6. at 1890 pm,
Washington Hotel. Miss McCar-
dell is leading exponent of the
form follows function school in
dress design. Mr.. Gaba is an out
standing display man and writer
for "Women's Wear Daily Mr..
Green is a psychologist and exec
utive director of the Institute of
Contemporary Arts here in Wash
inptOn
Evening star., 1949-03-29

This delightfully."- young dress
for Juniors is perfect for date
wear. The plunging neckline,
Empire waistline and saucy back
peplum are details to demand at
tention. ..
Barbara Bell sew-rite perforated
Pattern No. 1878 comes in sizes
IL, II, 13, IA, Is, 18 and 20. Size
IL requires AZ yards Of IS or
80 inch.
For this pattern. send rs cents
in coins. your name, address,
pattern number and size wanted
to Barbara Bell, The Washington
Star, p. o. Box 80, Station G.,
New York 10, N. Y.
Send Is cents today for the
newest Stylist-the spring and
summer issue has special features,
smart new frocks, original designs
free pattern printed inside the
book.
Evening star., 1949-03-29
Capital Careers

Government benefits, or docu<
ment a birth, records Of which
have been long destroyed. Much
of it is dreary paper work. But
it's the ultimate in service to
others.
Elizabeth Houghton has been
with the Red Cross six years (she
got her basic training with Civ
ilian Defense). The things she
told me about Home Service alone
which Is, remember, only one
Of many Red Cross services
would fill not this column but this
page. She is so full of the serv-
ice and its deeds. you would think
1t fills her entire life. It does
a major portion. She is typically
Red Cross. you see, because of this
devotion to the organization
work and because she is one of
the 1000 to one. The head Of
Home Service is and has always
been volunteer worker.
Elizabeth Houghtons back
ground is an unusual one for
person so intensely interested in
the day-by-day welfare Of the
average person. Her father was
an Ambassador to Germany, our
first after the first World War.
Her education was entirely Eu-
ropean-Swiss and English. She
has lived much of her life abroad
and is fluent in French and Ger.
man.
Unless, maybe. because she
knows so we'll the birthplace of
the worlds wars and woes, she
has a better than average realiza-
tion of the Importance of every
single accomplishment of the Red
Cross. no matter how slight, that
impelled her into its ranks.
Her concern for others only be-
gins with her Red Cross work.
She has an equally active inter.
est in the Girl Scouts and a fan.
tastic number of other organiza-
tions. She has made a career of
service to, If not humanity, q
goodly segment of it!
Not that she goes around with
a halo showing. Only her sense
OF humor which makes everything
she does fun. Symphony music,
best-seller books which she reads
voraciously, her library of rare
editions inherited from her
father. golf, tennis. the theater,
movies and television. And the
toy shop she had in New ENGLAND
before the war. She gets a bang
out of it all.
But from nothing so much as
the time she spends at the Red
Cross.
Which reminds me, there Is
still time for us to spend FOR
the Red Cross. March is THE
month, y'know. and it is not yet
over. Your gift can be money
or your time. for you can be the
Red Cross just as much as Eliza
beth Houghton.
Evening star., 1949-03-29
FROSTING;
CROOKS.
BURNED ALUMINIUM?


From v. NJ. S., Cltnton.J
Many thanks to the lady who
sent in the pecan pie recipe using
molasses. It is now a favorite in
our family. To Mrs. c. w. M.
re 7-minute frosting. This recipe
comes from my electric mixer book
and is similar to 7-minute FROST
ing. but does not go crusty unless
beaten far too long. One cup
granulated sugar. "a teaspoon salt.
II teaspoon, cream of tartar, q
unbeaten egg whites, 3 tablespoons
water, l teaspoon vanilla extract.
Combine all ingredients, put va
nilla in top of double boiler. Place
over rapidly boiling water and
beat with rotary or electric beater
for from 3 to 5 minutes. Add
vanilla. I use three eggs for a
two-egg cake and frosting. One
whole egg and two yolks in the
cake, the two extra whites in the
frosting. Thus saving an egg.
To the lady who wanted earth
enware crooks for cookies. These
may be purchased at a hardware
store about half a block from the
Cheverly Theater. Other hard
ware stores near her home may
have them. too.
I have heavy cast aluminium
cooking pots. The chicken fryer
and frying pan are discolored on
the outside. Grease has burned
on them. Steel wool and the
abrasive the company puts out
seem to have little effect on them.
Is there anything can put on
them or boil them in to take it off :?
Evening star., 1949-03-29
By Peggy Roberts

If your young hopeful is over
6 months old, this creeper is just
the thing for him or her. Simple
to sew, the overall can be made
of any firmly woven material.
Applique kitten faces serve as
sturdy knee-pads and decorations.
The quick-change closing on both
legs will prove a boon to busy
mothers.
Pattern Envelope No. R2761
contains tissue pattern. sizes 6
mos. to 10 mos, included; ma
terial requirements, stitch illus
trations, applique pattern ana
complete making and finishing di-
rections.
To obtain this pattern, send 20
cents in coins, giving pattern
number, your mamie, address and
zone number, to Peggy Roberts,
The Washington Star, P. Q. Box
400. Station G. New York 10, N. Y.
Evening star., 1949-03-29
Classified Ad Rotes
Local Advertisers

Three Lines (Minimum)
l or 2 times. 35c per line per
insertion.
8 to 6 times consecutively, SIC
per line per insertion.
Z times or longer, consecutively.
SOC per line per insertion.
Advertisements under Special
Notices. and Personal. SC per
line additional.
Advertisements Of New Auto
mobiles, soc per line. 4-line
minimum.
OUT-OF-TOWN RATE
Four Lines (Minimum)
Flat rate per line soc
Out-of-town Rate Is charged on
all advertising IS miles or more
from Washington.
Claims for errors must be made IN
time for correction before second in
II advertisement was prepaid, re-
tain cash register receipt, which bears
serial number with date and tdenti-
hes your advertisement.
When cancehng Classified advertise.
ments be sure to make 9 note OF the
cancellation number. This y i'm.
not show . credit for the cancella-
tim
Evening star., 1949-03-29

shelter for the flooded, bombed,
burned or blown out. It is legal
counsel. 1t is doctor for the i'll.
It is nurse for the convalescent.
1t is hope for the despairing and
joy for the pleasureless.
The Red Cross is many people
as many as want to become part
of it. 1t is grandmothers knitting
socks. It Is housewives devoting
an afternoon to clerical aid. It
is society women reuniting an
estranged husband and wife.
The Red Cross is Elizabeth
Houghton and countless thousands
like her across the country and
around the world.
Elizabeth Houghton. the incest,
most unpretentious person you
could ever hope to meet. is chair
man of Home Service, District
Chapter, American Red Cross.
When you are away from home
and hear that loved one is ill.
but cannot return to him, it is
Home Service that appraises you
Of the true situation and serves
in your stead. When your son
has gone into the armed forces
and It. is you. not he. that can
not abide the separation. it is
Home Service that helps you ad-
just to it. When there is a finan-
cial crisis, a marital rift, a hous-
ing problem or children to be
cared for. it is Home Service
that provides the assistance.
During the war, District Home
Service handled $500 such varied
cases here each month. The
number is down to about 1900
a month now, but there is only a
staff of about 10 workers to handle
this still-large figure. It's total
expenditures last year were just
under 100000. Over half of this
was in the form Of direct finan-
cial help to needy local families.
There is nothing glamorous
about Home Service work. You
get a man a job here, help an
other fill out his application for
Evening star., 1949-03-29
Readers Clearing House

Contributions and requests
must be accompanied by the
sender's full name and ad-
dress. 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
Clearing House are not neces-
sarily those of The Star and,
as it is obviously impossible
for us to test all recipes SUBJ
mitted. we cannot assume re-
sponsibility for them.
Betsy CasweH
Evening star., 1949-03-29

NATL EMPL. SERVICE
I7OS G St. NV.
MEN
Secretary to executive. S275 mo.
Craftsman, indust., S100 wk.
Estimator. constr, SS5 wk.
Floor managers. $50 wk.
Maintenance man. Va. at $500
Assist. adjustment manager, open.
Admin. tech. mechanical electrical
Eectronic typist, $50 wk.
Stock and shipping clerks S35-S45.
Field representative insurance. $500
Clerk typist, S45.
Counter salesman, S35.
WOMEN
sea-; s,vs, 'ess! sss7o div lEe. concern
seey., ne. lunch. s255
sssy tspst t. Es aaT aasl 4ssao5
e'enSas" dsyss ssoo-sss5. ''0 "
rypist. wholesale dist, 5 days, S1s5.
Typist, real estate, s. days. to $500,
Typist. some bookkeepins; start
Typist, ensineerins, Sc. days,
rypist. hospital, 5ls days, s17o.
Clerk typists. h.s. grads, young,
days, Sl4O-S160.
days. S14o-s15o.
Part-time typist, to 1, days.
500 mo.
Evening star., 1949-03-29
HELP MEN

ADJUsTER-LeadinF f,nanse ags b, con-, r.
DaEsds DanS eeeaS sol.stions sSams man Excellent 1et
f porfunity for permanency and ,sd-
Hiassnen'r ni!hsd r.sphons an' 81 1850 for
AlpptVfEERffs1NG lptfEE!ffTf COPY WRITER With
Several years of retail experience.
This is an exceptionally attractive
lob for q seasoned copy writer. II
you know advertising and merchan-
disc we'll enough to. turn an item
give you ample opportunity to build
yourself a happy future. Write US
a detailed account of your expert
ence and we'll arranse an immedl,,
ate intsrvieT. Do rarp6% nqs PnSns T. os MERn sRii
R1cK, Advertising, Star Builddinns'
ASSISTANT MANAGER. trainee for
outside investigation WORK with Ms
,ionsly opslatns sms u9an for
se1ressive man, age $3.50; car nee
sse Sem Nj. 'Hi Dalton. AETNA FINANCE,
3215 Rhode Island ave, Mt. Rainier
AWufTioMoBnE MECHANIC. with De
Soto Plymouth experience; excellent
MOTOR CO., 501o georgia ave. n-"'
AUTO PARTS MAN-Must be expert
enced in Chrysler products and have
q good personality to deal with the
public. Steady employment, sooo
Working Conditions, 5Ls-day week;
S65 week to start; good future tor
the right man. FALLS CHURCH
MOTORS, Dodge-Plymouth Dealers,
554 N. Washington st. Falls Chureh
AUTO SALESMAN. used cars. for well
established company; pleasant work
ing conditions. good salary and COM
mission to start: state ase. exper, r,
AUTOMOBILE Statesmen .t2), az
gressiye young men to pc asso-
ciated with Arlington's leadlng Hud.
son dealer. exper: helpful but not
c.. NC. 25oI columbis pike. ar
AlTo llhSsopM MESaASics vi SW 1880 es GOOD salary,
ARD FEDERAL CORP. 2H7 Z 4.
BaonpY MAN. 1st class. no Others need
apply CENTRAL AUTO PAINT AND
BODY works, "A II 1t. ne. 81
area; must be accurate with
figures. Starting salary S16o per
mo. state qualifications. Box lsac3s' al
Star. -oV
Evening star., 1949-03-29

V oil u n t a y
service is the
foundation of
the Red Cross.
The money you
give goes not
into salaries to
W ork ers, but
services to the
stricken.
The r e d
Cross is many
things besides
doughnuts and
coffee, blood
p ! a S m q q n d
~
Evening star., 1949-03-29
Classified Advertising
Office Hours

Leave your ads at the
Business Office, 18th and
Pennsylvania avenue, open
8 am. to II pm, or at any
Of the Branch Offices
throughout the city.
Telephone Hours:
Sam. to 8 pm.
Saturday, 8 am. to 2 pm.
Sunday II am. to 9 pm.
Lost and Found Advertise
ments on Page As.
Evening star., 1949-03-29
Rv Marearet Child

For every paid employe Of the
Red Cross, the organizations
staff includes 1000 volunteer
wnrkars
Evening star., 1949-03-29
SPECIAL NOTICES

j Will NOT BE REsPONsIBLE for
any debts unless contracted BY my.
sell. ROBERT j.. DRExLER, 4404
Lily Ponds DR.. ne, Wsshinston.
APTrEENr1oN = BUSINESSMEN, osr
exp, public accountant, Mr.. Ktpnis,
spectalizes in interviewing and plac-
ants. ATLAS AGENCY. RE. b767.
Evening star., 1949-03-29

When ansDertn1 aduerttsements
aGdressed to Star boIes do NOT
inclose original references, or
other materials of personal rdlue:
Copies serue the purpose ana
originals MAY oct lost.
Evening star., 1949-03-29
WARNING.
fFrom G. p. Arlington.)

I am writing this letter immedi-
ately in warning of the clipping
on keeping cats from flower beds
which appeared in your column
recently.
Authorities on cats and their
ailments (see references below
warn against the use of naphtha-
1ene flakes as sure and painful
death to cats. I have a cat and
I am extremely careful of allowing
the smallest flake to fall on the
floor where she could step in it
and then lick her paws.
I am sure that the lady who
desires to keep cats out of her
flower beds does not want to be
responsible for them suffering
such a painful death. as she men
toned IN her letter that she def
nitely did not want to injure the
cats. It would be very inhumane
to scatter these fakes around
where the cats could step in them.
References: Cats and All About
Them" by L. H. Fairchild, M. D.
and Helen Fairchild, page 23O.
How to Live With Cat" by
Margaret c. Gay. pages 1872, ITO,
1872.
Evening star., 1949-03-29

BOOKKEEPERS, SOS
AGES to 35; retail experience pre-
ferred; ofice. CLERK. age 20-25,. learn
building business. to $50. ATLAS
AGENCY. 1920 N. Y. ave. NV.
Evening star., 1949-03-29
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT,

sent in BY the tollowino haze
been torWarded to those for
whom they Dere intended:
Washington - Mrs. WAS,
L.T.F., Mrs. A.S.M. Mrs. J.M.K.,
Miss ANA, Mrs. L.R, Mrs.
.J.P.S.. Mrs. L.V., Mrs. J.R.L.,
Mrs. G.. Mrs. C.N.H., Miss. E.
McQ., Mrs. REG, EAR, Mrs.
E.W., HF.C.. Mrs. H.W.C.,
VIC. AK.W., Mrs. H.V.G..
Mrs. N.M.B.. Mrs. SIG. MAC.
Mrs. LING, Mrs. LAB, Miss
GA. Mrs. E.W.S.
Alexandria-Mrs FIX. Mrs.
Fps. Arlington - J.B.McL.,
Mrs. J.W., Mrs. GEL. Mrs.
L.G.C.. Mrs. R.S.P., Mrs. MP.
Brentwood-E.C.H. Chevy Chase
Mrs. WIS. Fairfax Mrs.
E.H.D. Falls Church - Mrs.
S.T.B. Silver Spring Mrs.
jR.M.R.. Mrs. F.GP. Staunton-
Mrs. WEB. Upper Marlboro
Mrs. R.H.E. vienna-Mrs. F.E.
W. Yarboro. North Carolina
Mrs. J.D.L.
Our thanks to these readers
Uhose contributions ,pere stnti-
lar to others previously re-
ceiped and already awaittno
space for publication:
Washington - Mrs. DIS,
Mrs. PAL, Mrs. JF.K.. Mrs.
C.G.S. Aldie-Mrs. H.D.M. AL
exandria-Mrs. A.E.S. Mrs. D.
BIC. Arlington - Mrs. D.L.O.
Hyattsville-Mrs. CAB, L.V.N.
Poolesville-Mrs. LIB. Radiant
Valley-Mrs. HIN.
FURNITURE PROBLEMS
From A. H. T.. HyattsptlleJ
To Mrs. E. T. r., Falls Church,
e light woods versus dark. I feel
qualified to answer from expert
nee. I have three small children
md had the same decision to
make. Our living room tables are
mahogany and when it came time
o buy dinette furniture I wanted
mahogany drop-leaf table and
hairs. My husband and mother
aid buy light furniture until the
hildren were grown. And thank
leaven they talked me into it. My
mahogany tables are Tor were)
ny pride and joy and a constant
rorry. No matter how often you
lean and polish them, small
niger marks show up two minutes
ater. Our dinette furniture Is
lmed oak and gets hard wear but
stands punishment, is easier to
lean and doesn't show finger
marks Il still intend to have my
mahogany furniture some day in
he future).
Regarding sleeping arrangements
n the living room. my bed at
lome would be nice for living
DOM as well as bedroom. Space
ras the biggest Cor smallest)
'roblem and storage another, as
always is in an apartment. If
our husband is an amateur car
'enter he would have no trouble
n making cabinet arrangement
uch as I had In which bed
7ould At. The bed was made up
7ith sheets and blanket and only
he cover had to be removed at
light and the bed pulled out to
ull width. The pillows were COW
red the same as the bed and were
,ropped against the storage
.abinet-back. This may sound
onfusing, as it is hard to describe
n a letter especially with chill
lren helping). but If you are in
crested would be glad to sketch
t for you or describe it by phone,
nd give more details.
Evening star., 1949-03-29
QUILTING FRAMES.


From Mrs. J. r. T., WashingtonJ
I haven't seen an answer to Miss
M. H. of Washington about quilt
ing frames in the paper February
II, SO will try to explain them.
Any handy man or carpenter
can make them. Get four strips
of wood about two inches square
about a foot longer and wider
than the size of the quilt. The
end strips are the shorter, as that
is width of quilt. In the end strips
have holes bored about a foot
apart big enough to drop a 20
penny nail into. leaving a space in
center without holes, probably
about three feet. The sides need
only one hole the length of the
quilt unless you have quilts Of
different length.
Mother used to put hers on four
chairs of equal height, putting
ends and sides together with 20
penny nails dropped in the holes.
She would baste the lining to this
round the frames with heavy
thread or cord, put In the filling,
then top over that basting it to
the lining. AS she would quilt by
hand as far as she could reach
from both sides of the quilt, she
would rip the end basting loose
just a little way and roll the side
strip and quilt together up to part
quilted, dropping the nail in next
hole to fit. This Is done so you
can reach further into the quilt.
When she had finished quilting
and rolling. she would take out Of
frames and turn the top over the
lining and whip down by hand.
I have a large box of them she
made. It was her pleasure to
piece quilts" all winter. and by
spring she would have several to
quilt.
TO REMOVE STIPPLING?
fFron1 Mrs. J. G. ~, WnshtngtonJ
Would some of your kind read
ers tell me how to take the stip-
pling of Of stippled plaster walls
to make them the smooth plaster
walls? This is the first time I
ever lived with stippled walls and
find that they get dirty much
quicker than plain walls and also
are harder to wash.
X
NSPIRATIONAL READING.
(Frons Mrs. z. J. M, WdsltingtonJ
May I suggest for daily inspira-
tional reading "The Imitation of
Christ" by Thomas A. Kempis.
It has been truly called q Christian
masterpiece.