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, 1949-04-20
NEW STOP AT ST. CROIX

NEW STOP AT 81. CROLX
WHEN THE Pan American Always included St. Croix
in its southern run from New York to Trinidad and South
America, it opened a new era for this Island. BY that one act
it did much to clear the fog which hung over St. Croix, and
brought it to light, for there were many from the continent
who m~istakingly thought that the last stop in the Islands was
Charlotte Amalie.
IN A RECENT issue of the New York Times, mention
was made of the fact that St. Croix was included in the air
lines run, and the fact that at least three times each week
passengers could make direct connections between New York
and st. Croix. In the same comment mention was also made
OF the fine weather and the fact that many tourists were be-
ing attracted by the unusual beauty and opportunities for
rest and relaxation offered by this place. This is thu. type Of
publicity which can do much for us, and we should take
every advantage Of it.
IN THE M note on travel to this part of the world
there was mention of the fact that accommodations were
somewhat inadequate. For such a statement to have been
made, no doubt those who sought hotel accommodations here
had found difficulty. This should attract the attention of bust
nessmena and the government, particularly those in St. Croix
We have commended all along that we have an economic out
in the tourist trade, and if given proper attention should be
one OF the principal means of solving our grave economic pro-
blem. There are three or four places, which in and of them
selves give good service, but these are not enough, We be-
leve that there are Federal funds available for the construc-
ton of hotels for tourist development, and we see no reason
why advantage could not be taken of such an opportunity.
Businessmen should be conscious of the fact that their res
possibilities are twofold-to themselves and to, the island to-
which they belong The days when business was. a purely per-
sonal matter engaged. in purely for the individual profits Of
the participant, are long gone,
IN ADDITION TO hotel accommodations, Benedict
Field. should be developed for the fullest passenger trade,
Evening star., 1949-01-05
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COMPOST HEAP.


From Mrs. E. M. L., Alexandria.
In answer to Mrs. w. H. E., Sill
yer Spring: People don't have COM
post heaps because they can't af-
ford commercial fertilizer, but be-
cause it is vastly superior to the lat
ter for all garden purposes.
We have a small farm in Massa-
chuSettS and in the last three years
have used compost exclusively. The
improvement in our crops is unbe-
lievable as to yield per acre, size
and taste. But best of all. garden
pests are almost unknown now,
whereas a few years ago we were
plagued with Mexican bean beetle,
potato bugs, squash bugs. tomato
worms, etc. Plants grown in COM
post are so robust that they resist
these pests.
b Alcomppst heap properly madehas
absolutely no oddr nor any gnats or
mosquitoes in it or around tit
can t. have, as in two or three days
after the Heap is made the interior
reaches such a high temperature
that all animal life and weed seeds
are killed. The heat is due to fer
mentation. In seven or eight weeks
the heap will have converted itself
into a pile of wonderful humus
ready to use.
The making of a compost heap
is not just a haphazard affair. 1t
must be done scientifically. Also the
outside should be covered with hay
or a layer of earth. Perhaps your
neighbor's heap is improperly made,
which would account for its being
smelly. For directions for properly
making compost heap write to
Mr.. Rodale, Emaus, Pa. 1m sorry
I've forgotten his initials and ask
for his pamphlet entitled How to
Make Compost. I think 1t costs
Is cents.
Evening star., 1949-01-05

about framing your eyes to perfec-
ton for all of that partylng? May
we suggest your trying some of the
fattering new mascara shades that
are now on the beauty market.
There's a whole array of shades for
every occasion. If your gown is
green you'll want to match your
mascara to it. AS an added touch
of glamour you might try Just bit
of gold or silver-grey eye shadow.
These two are iridescent. All the
mascaras mentioned are waterproof
and will not smart or run.
JANUARY SALE: For just a
limited time there's a special dry
skin mixture selling for half of its
standard price. The cream. a long
time favorite with women whose
skins have a tendency to be dry, is
one of the leading items made by
one of New York's leading beauty
houses. Extremes of hetila cold,
wind, strong sunlight, and artificial
heat can rob a nice complexion of
it's natur1fsoais. With sa.zIIi16aeIIe4Man-
ming you can do away With this
needless worry. You apply the
cream after thorough cleansing
with good cleansing cream. Leave
it on While you bathe, or even over
night,
Evening star., 1949-01-05
Bv JOsethine LO,pman

The "Why Grow old?" yearly
Eight-week Self-improvement Mar
athon, which is running this week,
is just what it says.
While most of the women who
write in for help are overweight,
or are the correct weight but have
their pounds poorly distributed, so
that they suffer from bulges in the
wrong spots, marathon is for those
who wish to gain weight also.
In other words, it is a short period
during which you will put into prac-
tice the directions I send you, in
order to remedy any defects in
beauty and figure you may have.
Each reader will see how much she
can improve her appearance in
eight weeks time.
Perhaps your problem is under
weight, or a fiat bust or poor pos
ture. If so, the marathon will help
you.
If you diet faithfully for a loss
in poundage and do not lose i'm
mediately, do not be discouraged.
Loss in weight seldom shows up
day by day. You may go along for
Evening star., 1949-01-05
School Attendance

school to home. so the bad weather
for such fortunate ones holds no
threat. %
When children are ailing they
should be kept at home until the
illness is over. Sick children can
not learn and 1t sometimes happens
that one ailing child allowed to at
tend classes spreads illness to the
whole group. Very young children.
those under 7 or so, should not go
far in bad weather. If their school
is not within easy walking distance
and there Is the danger of their
being chilled through while on the
way, 1t is good sense to keep them
home.
But the great group of school
children should be in their seats
every school day-on time, without
fail. Broken school time Is always
a double loss to the pupil.
Evening star., 1949-01-05
Bv Anpelo Pafyi

Children learn best when they
have the same lesson at the same
time every day. Regularity sets a
rhythm in body and mind that
keeps the child in healthy atti-
tude toward his program of work
and play. When the rhythm is
broken he loses his grip on things,
becomes confused and cannot make
headWay. When that happens he
is likely to set up strong dislike
for the lesson. even for the sur
roundings of the experience. This
is why the school authorities set so
much stress on regular school at
tendance.
Bad weather will not hurt the
usually healthy child. Dressed for
rain or wind, for slushy streets or
for snowy days, he goes cheerfully
on his way. Really healthy children
enjoy all weather-running against
the wind or with it, jumping into
and out of the snow banks. They
defy all prudence and, II well cared
for, do SO with impunity.
Protected with warm coats and
sweaters, their ears covered on
windy days, their feet protected on
rainy, snowy ones, the children grow
sturdier because of their struggle
against the weather. They have
fewer colds and have more resist
ance to illness generally. The over
protected child who is kept in too
warm rooms, forbidden to go out in
the cold, the wind or the rain, builds
no resistance to life's threats and
often falls at the first attack OF a
cold or fever.
Many schools have bus service,
and there can be no sound reason
for pupils absence save illness or
family tragedy. The bus carries
them in warmth and comfort from
Evening star., 1949-01-05
Why Grow Old?

some little time, and then suddenly
be minus four pounds. Do not give
up your diet just because the scales
do not have happy news for you
the first two or three days!
Another pitfall in marathon
comes from the fact that many
women begin exercising too stren-
uously If your muscles are unac-
customed to exercise, begin very
slowly and build up gradually. You
should do this for the sake OF
health as we'll as comfort. If you
hurry the process you will become
so sore that it will be discouraging
to you'll
Unless you have exercised regu-
larly land I do not mean house.
work or golf you will experience
some sore muscles anyway. Keep
doing your exercises, and within 10
days time your motions for beau
tiful figure will become a pleasure
rather than a chore.
If you would like to join my mar
athon for self Improvement. send
your request for the marathon leaf
let along with a stamped, self-ad-
dressed envelope, to Josephine Low
man in care of The Evening Star.
Evening star., 1949-01-05
By EIeni
Beauty Editor

GOING SOMEPLACE: Travelling
can sometimes become a little
heartbreaking when you unpack
and see that something broke inside
your case when they sent it hurtling
through one of those chutes. If
you'd spare yourself this. you'll pack
in a wonderful new idea in the art
Of perfumery. Now you can carry
little ampules of perfume in your
purse or case with never a fear
that they will leak or evaporate.
There's just enough perfume in each
little "evette" for your use. It's a
little difficult carting along bottle
of perfume when you wish to re-
fresh your fragrance. This idea
seems made to order for those
women who hesitate to carry faconS
o. atmnizers IN their. bass fer fearj
of leakage. II you've ever flown
and gotten. bit airsick you were
snohahiy given ammonia in q sihf-'
Tar ampule Twelve Of the sweet
smelling little things come to a
package After you've finished
breaking it open you can tuck it
into your lingerie or glove case and
the fragrance will still come
Evening star., 1949-01-05

This slip and pantie set is tailored
nicely and fits the larger figure to
perfection. Waistline darts insure a
smooth foundation under your pretty
frocks; panties require minimum
of fabric.
Barbara Bell pattern No. 1854 is
designed for sizes SO, 38, 40, AZ, "A,
46, 48, so and So. Size 38 slip, re-
quires 2s4 yards of IS or 80 inch
material: pantie, Is yards.
For this pattern, send Is cents, in
coins, your name, address, pattern
number and size wanted to Barbara
Bell, The Washington Star. P. o.
Box SO, Station G, New York 19,
N. Y.
Send Is cents today for your copy
of the fall and winter issue of our
pattern catalogue, Stylist. It's brim-
full of smart sewing ideas for all
the family; contains special designs,
and a free gift pattern printed
inside.
Evening star., 1949-01-05

through. It's an original way to
carry perfume for use when, where,
and as you like it,!
1T WAS A PRODUCTION in 1879
when it came time for Annabella to
wash her hair AnnabellaS great
grand daughter in 1949 doesn't
have to heat extra water. get more
fire wood for the black iron stove,
or wash her treSses with home
made soap. Instead she fills the
bowl with just -hot-enough sudsy
lukeWarm soap. SAe uses a syn
thetic detergent that contains no
soap at all and doesn't leave a bit
of residue in her hair or comb. She
has used clear water for the first
rinse. then sudsed again with the
shampoo, rinsed again a number of
times, and then is ready TO set her
hair. s3
WHAT DO YOU SEE? IA enat
humber of eyes will be upon you if
YOU are planning to, participate in
khe,, inau9uai festhities Y6hl
want hosea1mportant eligage enlents
to be filled. with you looking your
best. You are going to take great
deal of time in choosing your ball
gown. Perhaps you'll try new
hairdo, too? Have you thought
Evening star., 1949-01-05

From Mrs. M. w., Washington.)
I noticed a request for molasses
or ginger cookies in the RICH. I
have splendid recipe for the same
which will keep all winter if they
are not eaten before. I've never
had to keep them covered with a
cloth saturated with brandy or rum
as the children kept running to the
jar so often that they were gone
before I got around to do that, al
though think it would be a nice
idea. 1t makes a large batch for
a small family, but they won't spoil
with age as they seem to improve
as they get older. They are very
hard, but put a few in the bread
box with the bread and they soften
up overnight if you want to eat
them soft. I've used the recipe for
more than so years and still like
them as well as ever.
We've always called them Gin
ger Peps." Here goes: One pint of
molasses, sorghum preferred, l cup
shortening, l cup sugar. Boil these
3 together, about from to 5 min
utes, not longer, while boiling sift
dry ingredients together in a bowl.
Two, quarts of flour scant Il keep
out l cup to put in later if need be,
as flour differs somewhat, tea
spoons soda, teaspoon ginger more
if you like, teaspoon cinnamon,
y teaspoon black pepper, l teaspoon
salt, l cup chopped nuts When
boiled parts are still quite hot, stir
them in the dry parts and mix thor
oughly and roll out like any cookies,
cut with cookie cutter (animal cut
ter preferred, if for children. Bake
in 375-degree oven until done.
You may frost some of them and
sprinkle with colored sugar. Make
frosting with confectioner' sugar
and water. Put in a little butter
and spread on under side of cookie
when done.
Evening star., 1949-01-05
ITALIAN RECIPES?
CARTWHEELS:
REQUESTo


Recently a small paragraph ap-
peared in RICH in which Mrs. r. E.
LOB, of Olney, says she would send
recipes for two Italian dishes to a
Springfield woman. I should also
like to have the recipes for my book
collection. The two mentioned were
a spaghetti sauce and cookie per
haps the Tarale).
Also, for Mrs. NJ, Washington,
who inquired about "cartwheels,"
would like to say that have that
iron and also the "rosetter" iron
(both manufactured by a Norwegian
company long since gone out of
buSiness). believe that she would
like a similar set of irons manu-
factured by Bonley Products Co.,
1928 West Van Buren street, Chicago
IL, Illinois. The iron in question
No. 100, Hostess Party Kit. ANY,
way, she might write them for an
advertising leaflet. The following
recipe is the one I use for the "Ro-
setter:
Beat together two eggs, dash of
salt, / teaspoon granulated sugar
Il use more If cooking the rosetter
for desert, cup sweet milk, cup
flour. Directions for deep frying
come with the cookie irons. The
iron must be heated through in the
hot fat. then cooled a split second
or two before dipping in the batter.
Be sure the batter doesn't cover the
iron or the cookies will not fall of
the iron into the fat. Drain on alb
sorbent paper and dust with gran
ulated sugar Shake in paper bag)
when using for a dessert. These
concoctions can also serve as bases
for creamed chicken or other en-
tree; then, Of course, they are not
sugared.
Now have request to make
AS you may have guessed I am of
Norwegian descent, and each
Christmas make the Norwegian
goodies. However, 1 am hampered
by the loss of my "spriticon"; l
have the inside rod (the pusher)
and discs, but the aluminium tube
has been destroyed. The spriticon,
with which one makes the "Sprut-
bakkels," is type of cookie press,
about 8 or 10 inches in length, with
an approximate diameter of 21a
inches. The pattern discs are
screwed into the bottom end and
the dough is pushed through by a
fiat piece of metal attached to a
long screw-threaded rod, by clock
wise turning motion. My present
cookie press is a clamp affair, and
I've often cut my fingers when the
clamps slip. Can any one help me?
RCH is really boon to Washing
| ton women; I enjoy it very muchI
Evening star., 1949-01-05
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By Peggy Roberts


Embroider these colorful and
charming fruit pictures in simple
stitches and work the background
in effective "gingham cross stitch"
Perfect wall decorations for dinette
or porch, the fruit motifs may be
used separately on curtains, lunch
con cloths or towels.
Pattern Envelope No. R2770 con-
tains hot-iron transfers; 2
measure 81 by 1014 with gingham
background" 2 plain, approximately
g by 71a; material requirements,
stitch illustrations, color suggestions
and finishing directions.
To obtain this pattern, send 20 cents
in coins. giving pattern number,
your name, address and zone num-
Der, to Peggy Roberts, The Wash
ington Star, P, o. Box 100, Station
G, New York 10, N. Y.
Evening star., 1949-01-05
Readers Cleari ng 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, Womans 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 Cas,ceH
Evening star., 1949-01-05
WINDOW PROBLEM.

tfFrom Mrs. G. B. E., Arlingtor.)
For Mrs. j. H. D., Arlington: I had
the same problem when We moved
into our home 10 years ago. Same
type windows. 1 found out when
The moisture Laden air comes in con-
tact with cold window panes the air
is cooled below its dew point and
the water vapor condenses on the
cold surface. So naturally storm
windows are the only solution, as
they keep the inside windows
warmer. If you have humidifler
on your furnace. shut off the water
supply to it. Since the shouse Is
new, once the plaster is completely
dry, after winters heating season,
there will be less moisture. But
storm windows will still be OF value
as I find the house far less drafty
and save considerably on fuel oil
as well.
Evening star., 1949-01-05
RUG BINDING:
FLOWER POTS?
~r~~a
RUGS?

(From Mrs. J. M. j., Siluer Spring.
For Mrs. r. E. Y, Washington:
A few weeks ago you asked about
Binding a rug. Your note included
a query about hot iron-on tape
used this once for a rag rug and
1t seemed to be success. 1t was
comparatively easy to put on and
made a nice finish. But in the
case of a rag rug, which goes into
the washing machine, it didn't sur
vive. But for a wool rug, see no
reason why 1t would not be sue
cessful, at least until the rug Is
shampooed.
What causes the outside of some OF
my fiowerpOts to get white with
mold? I have painted some Of them
and these are not affected that way.
But the plain clay ones are covered
with mold. 1t seems that the soil
In these pots dries out so quickly
and may water them too often but
I must keep the soil at least moist
n not wet. 1 can't paint them now,
but is there anything else can do?
Z have two light blue tumble twist
rugs. Could I dye them myself?
They are too large to boil, but could
! dye them in my wash tubs?
Evening star., 1949-01-05


all
the good hints And delicate
and
cold and indoor Use
O
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-07-29

At "a, Andrew Carnegie was
superintendent of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroads western division.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-07-29

their husbands who r in the
National Guard.
Mobile Guest
Miss Doris Bennett spent a day
in Mobile last week as guest of
Mrs. John Hicks.
Mr.. ald Mrs. Guy Irwin OF
New Orleans spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Green
ough.
The WINS circles of the Baptist
church met at the church for the
Royal Service program. Mrs. Cur
It's Miller was in charge of The
program. Misses Crop and Patsy
Robinson sang a duet and were
accompanied on the piano by Miss
10 Ann Emerson. Others on the
program were Mesdames Fred
Eckert, Elton Roberts, Elmo
Evans, Prentis Nelson and Koch.
The Rev. james Williams re-
turned Saturday from Purvis
where he held a revival. Mrs.
Williamson returned from Harp
erville where she had been visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. l..
Ware.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sherman
spent several days last week in
Gretna, La, where they visited
Miss Eileen Alderman.
Dinner guests Sunday of MIR.
and Mrs. Frank Bennett were Mr..
and Mrs. w. c. Livaudais and
baby of New Orleans and Capt.
and Mrs. John Hicks and daugh-
tiers of Mobile.
Attend Revival
Mrs. Anjul Lopez and Miss
Margie and Winston Lopez at
tended a Baptist revival at Luce
dale during the past week.
Miss Eddie lie Maitre made a
trip to Mobile last week.
The VIVA of the Baptist church
met last week at the home of
Mrs. Curtis Miller for a mission
airy program. The business ses-
sion was in charge of Miss Vivian
Bennett and Mrs. Miller gave a
talk. Miss Betty LeMaitre gave
a story.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-07-29
Jackson County Men
Enlist In u. S. Navy:
Go To San Diego

Percy Eugene Tillman, son of
Mrs. Susie Webb, Ri. /, Pasca-
goula, enlisted in the U. s. Navy
July 10 for three years and was
sent to the U. S. Naval training
center in San Diego. Upon COM
pletion of his training he will be
assigned duty aboard one of the
ships of the u. S. fleet.
Robert Ely Pierce, son OF Mr.
and Mrs. Claude Pierce, ll01 Ken
meth street was enlisted in the
u. S. Navy as an electronics field
seaman recruit, and was sent to
San Diego for recruit training.
Walter Henry Tews, Jr., son of
Walter Henry Tews, Ri. /. Pasca-
goula, enlisted in the Navy as a
S. r. Seaman recruit and was sent
to San Diego for recruit training.
Paul Riviere, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Nevill Riviere. enlisted in
the Navy on July 81 as a H. S.
A. r. and was sent to San Diego
for basic training. Upon compile
ton of the training he will be
sent to basic aviation school at
Memphis.
Leverne Jacob Ladnier, son o.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Ladnier of
Gautier. was enlisted in the u. S.
Navy July Fl as an E. S. F. r.
and was sent to San Diego for
recruit training.
Buddy Lee Holmes, son of Mr..
and Mrs. A. J. Holmes of Gautier,
was enlisted in the U. S. Navy
July 81, and was sent to San Di-
ego for recruit training.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-07-29
Bill Browder
Given Birthday
Party Saturday

On Saturday at a p. m. Mrs. I.
w. Browder celebrated the third
birthday of her son, Bill Browder,
III, with a party at the Country
club.
The young guests assembled in
the lounge of the club which was
gaily decorated with vari-colored
balloons and where the long table
bore the name of the honore
spelled out in sticks of pepper
mint candy along its length. A
cocanut cake in the form of q
lamb graced its center.
The time-honored donkey-tail
game gave the prizes to Ann
Handy after which the children
angled for favors hidden in an
improvised fish pond.
Door prizes were won by Will
liam Forsberg and Danny Smith.
Instead of the usual ceremony
of blowing out the lights on the
candles on the birthday cake each
guest was presented with an in
dividual cake holding a lighted
taper the flames Of which they
blew out at a given signal.
Mrs. Browder was assisted in
directing the games by Mesdames
r. B. McIlwain and Carol Ann
Denton. Cake, ice. cream and
punch were served.
Lila McIlwain was in charge of
the guest book in which the fol-
lowing were registered: Yvonne,
Tommy and Evelyn Habeeb,
Warren and Aimee Gautier, Dan
ny Smith, Margaret Ann Ezell,
William Forsberg, Jr., Jeanne and
Patsy Judiyine, Elizabeth King,
Sandra and Sonny Clark, Tanya
McMullen, Judy Funkhouser, Ril-
ey McIlWain, Carol and Linda
May, Peter Fox, Mary and Ann
Handy, Druscilla Moss and Marie
Genevieve Lewis, and Margaret
and Louis Tucker.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-07-29
Business Story OF Woods

f. G. Wood established the well-known store that bears
his name in 1888. Since its founding it has exhibited a steady
growth, and has acquired a leadership in this area as a ready
to-wear-store for the entire family.
Woods carries a complete line of clothes and shoes for
men, women and children. Included are Van-Heusen shirts and
pajamas; Jarman shoes; Dobbs hats; Wilson Brothers sports
wear; Botany ties for men; Doris Dodson and LAiglon dresses;
Donnybrook coats and suits, and Holeproof lingerie and hos
iery.
Mr.. Wood contacts the merchandising markets aggressive
ly and thrinily and is enabled to give you the newest and best
at greatest saving possible. Whatever your apparel needs, visit
Woods, located at Gil Main Street, Moss Point.