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Evening star., 1949-01-18
DISHWASHER;
ROLLING PIN COVER?

From Mrs. Z. c. r., Arltngton.)
For Mrs. j. S. B.: I can give you
some information about the electric
dishwasher, having used one for a
family of three for six months.
Another member Of my family has
used one for three years for her
family Of six.
First, as to service. I think that
Is a negligible worry. The electri-
clan who installed ours said the
dishwasher gives no trouble If the
dishes and silverware are put in
correctly and if careless maids don't
use them. Ours has needed no
service.
Pots and pans have to be gone
over with a copper mitt before
they're put in the washer. I put mine
to soak Immediately while we're
eating dinner. Also scrape the gar
bage from the dinner plates and let
them soak while we're having des-
sert and coffee. The dishwasher
washes perfectly clean If this Is done
and quite hot water used. In this
vicinity I have also found that one
should use half water softener and
half washing agent. I use the kind
recommended by the makers of the
washers. Then the glasses dry
without spots and need no wping.
The member Of my family who
has large family has mechanical
water softener in her basement.
All this may sound like q lot of
trouble, but 1t IS definitely worth
while in saving of time and energy.
One has to learn to use the washer
efficiently. If there are lot Of
pans for dinner, I wash them in the
sink while the dishes are washing.
They can be washed separately in
the washer before or after the
dishes. At times I put the breakfast
and lunch dishes In the washer and
do them with the dinner dishes.
Or leave the dinner dishes in the
washer and do them with the break
fast ones. Once they're in the wash
er, they're out of sight and the sink
cleaned. It definitely gives more
room in the kitchen working space.
The cost of running the dish
Evening star., 1949-01-18
WhyGrow
Old?
By J0sebhine Lowman

I have recently returned from O
trip on which I did some lecturing.
In my lectures I give instructions
for waist and hip and abdominal
reduction, some points on posture
and diet, with model demonstrat.
ing the exercises.
At the end Of lecture always
have a question period, when women
In the audience can ask questions.
] have noticed that these are more
or less OF certain pattern. There
fore, on my recent trip, I jotted
down some Of the things I was
questioned about, because I feel that
they will have q rather universal
interest for my readers.
Many women wish to know what
to do about the upper arm. Some
wish to reduce it and some to in
crease and firm it. If the latter is
your problem, remember that the
fist clenching and elbow-bending
exercises are good medicine.
For instance, this one: Clench
your fists hard as you bend your
elbows and bring the elbows down
close to your sides, fingers at the
shoulder tips. Relax and drop arms
to sides, and repeat. Pushups also
are good for arm and chest muscles,
so is swimming, especially oyerarm.
The reduction Of the upper arm
is more dificult. Sometimes ex-
tremely large upper arms which are
out Of proportion to the rest of the
figure are indicative Of q certain
glandular setup. Sometimes this is
accompanied by general overweight.
II the latter Is true loss in weight
will help, Of course.
There Is one exercise which I have
given In this column and which I
have found to be the most beneficial
in reducing the upper arm. Here
1t Is!
Raise your arms forward, shoulder
height and shoulder width apart,
palms facing. Swing the arms down
and back, turning the palms toward
the back Of the room. Continue.
If you would like to have my
routine of arm exercises to refer to,
send stamped, self-addressed
envelope with your request for leaf
let No. II, "Armfuls Of Beauty" to
Josephine Lowman in care Of The
Evening Star.
Evening star., 1949-01-18
Report From New York

crisp" There's q crisp look to
most Of the day dresses In the
HANSEN BANG collection. The
stress on quality fabrics is . con-
slant one in this house. Goats
follow princess lines (the fitted coat
is the coat Of the year, except In
his travel coat. This is boldly
plaided, full skirted and easy
sleeved. His colorscope is either soft
and muted. or bright and decisive.
Further variation comes through
color contrast. Tone on tone or, for
example, pecan over biege.
PHILLIP MANGONE is known
for tine tailoring. Simple classic
lines, he feels, can be shaped into
silhouettes that will f1atter figures.
There are about an equal number Of
coats that are fitted and loose in
this collection. His tweed great
coats are being avidly awaited by
travellers who know the value Of
these go-over-eveything topcoats.
Spotted in a couple of dress collec-
tions is the coat that resembles a
dress. Single breasted and double
breasted models are shown by Mr..
Mangone in this fashion. Detail
touches reveal Mr.. Mangone's supe-
rior way with garments.
Last fall editors got a chance to
see coat and suit houses along with
dress houses in their roundup Of the
collection We liked ZUCKERMAN
and KRAUS' collection last fall and
we like this one. too. There's q sleek
look to the tailored suits Of mems
wear or worsted. Long-jacket suits
are to be seen and most skirts are
slim. Walking ease Is offered
through back pleats and inserts.
Silk suits come up for their share Of
news, but they are mostly to be seen
with short jackets that button up
high. Casual coats may be worn
belted or unbelted. The fitted dres-
sier coat Is a big hit here. The
costume coat will be seen more and
more in taffetas, moires, ottomans,
dotted failles and tie weaves. An
outstanding success in this collec-
ton Is a coat Of gold and black otto
man with deep sleeves, turned back
cuffs and q self-cord belt at the
small waist. It features q full skirt.
Evening star., 1949-01-18

washer and having the water so hot
has increased our bills for these
utilities very little.
I certainly would put one into a
new house. They are worth while.
A question Of my own. I have
gotten q rolling pin cover and pastry
cloth, but there were no directions
on the envelope in which they came.
Does one wash these cloths after
using or not? I would appreciate
an answer to this small problem.
+ 4 y
MENDING SUGAR BOWL.
From E. X. M, Bethesdd.)
I am writing in response to Mrs
A. D. B. of Rockville, who asked
about the broken handle Of her
sugar bowl.
I had the same experience with a
cup. I have been doing ceramic
work, 50 I used some Of my ceramic
cement, which fuses with the china
when fired. I then glazed around
the broken place which had been
cemented and then fired 1t In my
kiln. 1t Is now as good as new.
Glaze and ceramic cement. when
fired to a temperature Of 1850 de-
grees, melt and become part Of the
china itself.
ZOMBIE CAKE?
From Mrs. c. J. B., Arlinpton.)
Perhaps some one can tell me how
to make q zombie cake. This Is like
a regular pound cake, but 1t Is fia-
vored with a rum sirup which Is
evenly distributed through the cake.
I am particularly interested in the
recipe for the rum sirup and the
method used for moistening the
cake in order that the outer parts
will not become too soggy. Zombie
cakes are on the commercial mar
ket but, to date, have been unable
to obtain q recipe.
X
TO MAKE PINE PILLOW
(Fron, E. N. w., Washington.)
I would like to know how to make
a pillow of pine needles. What ma
terial is best to keep needles from
coming through and still not prevent
the odor Of the pine from coming
out?
Evening star., 1949-01-18
MAGAZINE WANTED?

(From Mrs. Fl. B., BrGndy1D1ne.)
would like to acquire copy Of
Better Homes and Gardens. The
issue need is for January, 1912.
The publisher can no longer supply
this particular issue. Perhaps one
Of the RICH readers has one. If she
is q garden lover, I can give In re-
turn just about any plant, shrub,
perennial or bulb she fancies. But
this Is NOT an offer to give away
plants, just a fair exchange for the
magazine which I need very much,
because 1t contains my house plan.
ICE CREEPERs.
(From M. E. B., Washington.)
M. F. B. asks where she can buy
ice creepers. Please tell her I have
seen these listed in the New Eng
land edition of Sears Roebuck cata-
logue several years ago. Whether
they still put out different editions
now for different localities I do not
know, but they used to. No doubt
the catalogue order department here
can tell her, phone Franklin $500,
or she could write to Sears Roe
buck in Boston to inquire. The
creepers would be fine for Wash
ington's icy streets.
APPLE CRISP.
(From Mrs. v. M. s., Clinton.)
To Mrs. H. W., Falls Church: Eight
tart apples, l cup
brown sugar, firmly packed; cup
-four, dash salt, " cup butter or
/ cup walnut meats,
cup whipped cream (optionaD. Pare
and core apples, slice into square
pan or baking dish. Cream sugar
and butter; add -four. salt, nut
meats II desired. This makes a
crumbly topping sprinkled over the
apples. If the apples are very tart
add " cup sugar (white) before
1t is more quickly made
and Just as good II q number 21a
size can Of drained fruit Is used in
stead of apples. I use peaches, april
cots or fruit cocktail.
\ Il
DIAPERS.
(Fronr Mrs. A. r. L., Jr., Washington.
For Mrs. O. r. ", Washington: I
most highly the gaoze
type Of diapers; either Of the two
we'll know brands are good, although
during the war bought some which
were much poorer in quality, but
which were of an unknown brand.
I have three children and have used
both bird s-eye and gauze. The first
diapers had were bird's-eye, but
when those wore out I replaced all
with the gauze, largely because OF
the rapid drying. AS have lived in
damp climates much Of the time.
New Orleans at first, California later
and now Washington, and with a
number Of children, the length OF
the drying time became quite impor-
tant. I expect my fourth child
shortly and what additional diapers
I buy will all be gauze. After the
babies get larger I generally use two
diapers at time, folded together to
get additional absorbency, but still
have the rapid drying.
Evening star., 1949-01-18
BUTTERSCOTCH PIE.
(From A. N, Washinoton.)

I've noticed that In answer to a
request for butterscotch pie, readers
have sent in recipes calling for a
water base. I have one with a milk
base which is delicious and simple
to make.
Blend cup brown sugar, firmly
packed, with S tablespoons OF -four,
thoroughly. Add 2A cups scalded
milk gradually; stir constantly to
get smooth paste. Add well-beaten
yolks of 2 eggs and dash Of salt.
Cook in double boiler 10 minutes or
until thick. Add A tablespoons OF
butter and " teaspoon vanilla, mix
well and pour into cooled baked pie
shell. Cover with meringue and
brown. Many thanks to RICH read
ers for my growing recipe fals.
Evening star., 1949-01-18
Readers Clearing 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, Woman's 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 CaswsU
Evening star., 1949-01-18
"THANATOPSIS."

From Mrs. H. M. F., Arlington.)
Some one asked where they might
find "Thanatopsis." It Is in the
blue e-colored prose and poetry book
that the high school juniors use in
public schools.
Evening star., 1949-01-18

son, due to Clare Potter's
designing efforts. OotmeoI
and navy linen are incorpo-
roted in this coat. 1t is
shown with q one-pieoe
dress Of ootmeoI linen.
-Photos courtesy N Y press Institute
Evening star., 1949-01-18

(Fronp Mrs. M. X. w., Washington.)
I'm so glad of an opportunity to
help q reader as q token of my ap-
probation for all the help I have
received. "Womans Day" for jan
uary 1949 shows q dress and Will
send you a pattern for making a
dress such as you describe. For %
cents you may order Woman's Day
Pattern No. 3l41 from Box F. p. 149,
Woman's Day, 10 West Forty fourth
street, New York 18, N. Y. Pattern
comes in sizes 10 to 20, also 40
and AZ. .
I do hope this information will
help you. I'll mail you page As OF
Woman's Day in case you can't get
this issue. Just contact me In care
of RICH.
Evening star., 1949-01-18

scarves dotted in royal blue.
These ore Iooped into hand
kerchief dropes at the skirt
side Of this Anna Miller de-
sign. Right: The duster
comes back again this seo-
Evening star., 1949-01-18
LOCATING POEM?
Z From q M NJ chfIf

Some time ago, in fact several
years ago, a friend showed me
poem. The name of the poem I
can't recall and since she's not liv-
ing I haven't any idea where to
find it. The poem gave a "Pris-
oner's story Of q deck Of cards" 1t
told how the cards affected his life,
etc. I've often wished I had q
copy.
Can you tell me where to find it
or, better still, can you get a copy
for me? I'll certainly appreciate
same.
Evening star., 1949-01-18
WRAP AROUND PATTERN.

from Mrs. r. H. L., Arlington.)
To Mrs. j. J. K, Washington:
The wrap-around pattern may be
ordered from Anne Adams Patterns,
Pattern Department, 243 West Sew
enteenth street, New York IL, N. Y.
It is pattern No. 4705 and comes in
sizes from IL to 20. Be sure and
send the necessary Is cents in coin.
Evening star., 1949-01-18
EGGNOG.

from J. A. S., Wdshington.)
Although the person whose initials
are M. F. M. requested nonalco-
holic recipe for eggnog, I would like
to offer my recipe and she may SUBJ
stitute vanilla In the place OF alco-
hol. The yolks and whites Of IL
fresh eggs are to be beaten sep
arately. AL cup of sugar to the
white after they have been beaten
hrm. Mix the egg whites In the
yolks gradually. Stir in slowly l
quart of rich cream and l quart Of
milk. Stir while adding one quart
Of whisky (vanilla). Chill In re-
frigerator before serving. Add nut
meg, grated, to each glass. This
recipe will make 5 quarts Of eggnog.
For 21a quarts use one-half the
above recipe.
Several Of my associates used the
above recipe using vanilla instead
Of alcohol and found the eggnog
very delicious.
LAUNDRY PROBLEMS?
from Mrs. C. w. D., Mechanicstdlle.) J
Shirt trouble. I would like to
know If any Of your readers could
tell me the complete instructions on
how to wash and iron q mans white
shirt. BY this I mean the correct
amount OF starch and II I should
starch it all over, also If ! should
put it in the washer. When IRON
ing it, I would like to know the pro-
cedure they follow. I am a newly
wed and I am having all sorts OF
trouble, they Just don't look fit for
any one to wear. He mainly COM
plains about the cuffs. Can any
one help me on this matter? II
you can, will greatly appreciate it.
1 understand that there was an ar
ticle In a recent Better Homes and
Gardens about how to iron a shirt.
I would like to know If any reader
would happen to have this very
article.
I have some lovely crocheted CEN
ter pieces which were some OF my
wedding gifts and I would like to
know a sure way of doing them up
just right.
II u
SPRITICON COOKIE PRESS.
From Mrs. S. W. B., WGShtngton.)
To Mrs. w. A. B.: The spriticon
cookie press you wish can be pur-
chased in any Of the big department
stores under the name Of the ateco
cookie press. I think this Is what
YOU want, because I have one and 1t
answers your description. Hope this
Is right.
Evening star., 1949-01-18
LAMP SHADES?

from Mrs. F. ", Silver Spring.
I should appreciate any informa-
ton as to where I can get instruc.
tions of making lamp shades.
Evening star., 1949-01-18
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

lnfOfm1lL1OU ana requests ScHL
in by the tollo,Dtng haze been
forwarded to those for Uhon,
they Were intended:
Washington: Van W., Mr.. G.
E. E., Mrs. E. S., Mrs. B. w. E..
Mrs. M. D., Mrs. R. K, MIR. w.
M. H., M. r. H., r. D.. Mrs. A.
8. H., Mrs. w. c. L., Mrs. J. F. S..
Mrs. J. P, Mrs. A. L., Mrs. H. T.
L., Mrs. M. T. F., Mrs. c. L., Mrs.
c. w. j., A. c. McM., Mrs. c. r.
A., E. A. j., Mrs. L. M. A., M. S.
H., Mrs. A. B. T.. Mrs. F. H., Mrs.
G. B. La c., Mrs. E. D. S., F. F.
M, Mrs. E. A. H., Mrs. B. M. O.,
Mrs. H. T.
Alexandria: Mrs. D. S. B. An
nandale: Mrs. r. ]. s. Ariing-
ton: Mrs. r. B., Mrs. r. S., Mrs.
w. S., Mrs. H., Mrs. r. L. Med.
Mrs. A. N. Mel, Mrs. E. L. F..
Mrs. R. H. c., M. A. c., Mrs. L.
E. p, Mrs. r. J. J. Bryantown:
G. E. w. Chevy Chase: Mrs.
r. L. 8. Harrisburg, Pa: Mrs.
G. H. Hughesville: Mrs. F. S.
Kensington: Mrs. F. L. Land
over: Mrs. Mel. Mclean: Mrs.
r. A. O., Mrs. H. G. H. Mount
Rainier: Mrs. r. T. H., Mrs.
E. B., Mrs. r. r. H. Riverdale:
Mrs. v. M. Silver Spring: Mrs.
J. K. K, Mrs. J. F. H., Mrs. c.
M. NJ, Mrs. c. w. D., Mrs. A.
R. c. Spencerville: Mrs. r. A. E.
Takoma Park: w. j., Mrs. e. B.
Upper Marlboro: Mrs. J. H. s.
Evening star., 1949-01-18


lust for them Josef has turned all
of her dress designing talents to-
ward making sportswear look soft.
Colors cause quite a bit OF COM
ment. There's blueberry, lipstlck
red, mauvey pink made UP in silk
shantung, linen and pique. Crease
resistant linens are very much about.
These are trimmed with eyeleteo
embroidery in matching colors or
VERA JACOBS: The French
painter Francois Boucher has inf1u-
enced her to design number OF
new dress treatments. Here are
clothes in good taste given a dash
of the different through the use OF
a draped and shirred shepherdess
neckline and pannier-like pleats
and apron fronts. Quaint to say
the least. Skirts In other designs
are slim and her woolen street suits
are quite attractive. 80.
BRUNO emphasizes the ultrasim-
pie, the smooth way to fashion
Shown here and in other places is
the hemline treatment hardening
back to the 20s, when dress had
to have uneven handkerchief points
or it Just wasn't in style. Tab
fastenings detail number Of his
tweed suits. His cape variation Is
the best we've seen. We pictured II
last week in our trend layout. Bru-
nos designs are deliberately worked
out, possess dressmaker touches, anc
his colors without a doubt are the
most beautiful we've seen. Look fol
sun glow and copper glow. Fabrics
usually associated with Bruno-spur
rayon, silk shantung and John Bar
tweeds have new fabric friends join
ing them. These include dotted ane
printed faille, silk surah and or
ganza. -.
The word heard most his week 1
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-11-24

The holiday here, and Mother has begun bringing
home baskets of tempting food like the One glance
the assorted the fancy the fruits the puddngs
and cakes remind that Thanksgiving is at hand and that
will be enjoying the of this festive
But enjoying blessings enough We must be thankful
weland thanks is possible only when
others.
When N se 10Y and excitement Of the stop
ssnx sass Who foseunate only bringing
happiness oeeEs but making pleasures
genuine. maoes deeply fsat
In order develop gsnssosand indeed virtues
Join whoehe4edy In the work of the Church Here
searn bow 60 fellow effectively,
@ongs engieh lives
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-02-03
AN IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENT

At least one local minister last Sunday from the
pulpit called the attention of his church members to
the reprint in last weeks Sentinel regarding the con-
dltlon OF Maryland mental institutions. This a
resume of stories recently run in the Baltimore Sun
as prepared by the author Howard NJ Norton
Since the recapitulaton appeared last week the
Sentinels publisher, P G. Stromberg State Senator
from Howard County, has been made chairman of a
joint committee of the Legislature to explore with
Governor Lane the conditions of the institutions and
to help draft program to improve them. Six Sena-
tors and six Delegates form the committee This is
one of the toughest assignments handed out at the
1949 session.
The whole state has been aroused by the story of
unkempt almost unattended inmates-of wards where
beds ammed head to foot sans sheets or blankets
and of the mentally i'll who sleep floors.
The feeling generally is that Governor Lane is
facing the situation realistically and has appointed
of the strongest" in the Legislature his
committee
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-02-03

Every community, regardless of
size and wealth, or the lack of it,
can do much to improve itself
and its inhabitants. This county
is no exception.
Prudence is rich, ugly old maid
courted by Incapacity.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-02-03
Local Births At
Suburban HOSPITAL

Births reported at Suburban
Hospital, Bethesda, for the period
January 16 through January 20,
1949, include:
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Hartley
Knuckle, Box SO, Rockville, a
daughter, Gail Hartley, January
16; Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Eugene
Holden, 923 Rockcrest Drive, Rock
vile, a son, Daniel Gene, January
16; Mr.. and Mrs. John Edward
Larmore, 900 City Road, Rockville,
a daughter, Linda Ann, January
10; Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Leonard
Prather, ST., Germantown, a son,
Robert Leonard, Jr., January 10;
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Lee Thomp-
son, Box 1913, Rockville, a son,
Howard Lee, Jr., January 20; Mr..
and Mrs. Norwood Russell Will,
1918 Rockville Pike, Rockville, a
daughter, Sharon Elizabeth, Janu-
airy 81; Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ellis
worth Van Glider, 402 First Street,
Rockville, son, David Lilbern,
January %; Mr.. and Mrs. George
O. Jarrels, PIP Reading Terrace,
Rockville, daughter, Betty Jean,
January 90; Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
mond Oscar Griffith, Route No. 5,
Rockville, daughter, Mary Linda,
January %; Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
jamin Barnhart, Route 2, Rock
vile, a son, Michael Leon, January
"a; Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Albert
Merry, 81 Baltimore Road, Rock
Vile, a son, Charles Randall, Janu-
airy "a; Mr.. and Mrs. Murray j..
Blair, 100 West Montgomery Ave
nue., Rockville, q son, William
Ernest, January "a; Mr.. and Mrs.
James Edward Johnson, Route /,
Gaithersburg, a daughter, Eunice
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-02-03
County Towns To
Be Represented
At "Merci" Train

The Mayors of the incorporated
towns of the County have been
asked to send representatives to
Baltimore on Saturday when
Marylanders will welcome the
French "Merci" (Thank You)
Train, bearing gifts as tokens of
gratitude of France to the Free
State. The train will be at the
Pennsylvania Station in Baltimore
at P. M.
During the one hour in which
The train will remain there a cere-
mony will take place with Govern
on Lane representing Maryland.
Representatives of Maryland's vet
Grams organizations, French Aid,
and cultural groups will be among
those welcoming the visiting
French.
The 40-men and 8-horse box car
destined for Maryland will be de-
tached from the train and shifted
to siding. 1t will be unloaded
Sunday by volunteer union work
ers and hauled in vans lent by a
transfer and storage company to
the Pratt Library.
The idea of the "Thank- YOU
Train was conceived by Andre Pi-
card, head of the French Railroad
Veterans, who will be among the
group entertained.
During the following week, the
gifts will be readied for display
in Pratt Library's Mural Room.
The exhibition will open Saturday
February IL, and remain open for
one week. After that, the gifts will
be distributed to various Maryland
museums and other institutions.
The car itself will be given to
the Maryland Department of the
40 and 8. The gifts are tokens OF
appreciation for the efforts OF
Marylanders in liberating anc
otherwise helping France.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-02-03
Baby Chicks

A snarp upward trend in poultry
production at che end of 1948 is
reported by the Agriculture De-
partment which said that the total
of chicks produced by commercial
hatcheries during December was
the largest of records for that
month -54,713,CoO, or 60 per cent
more than the number produced
during December, 1947 and So per
cent above the December, 1942-46
average.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-02-03

Virginia Davis Mills, and was a
member of Grace Methodist
Church, Gaithersburg.
Surviving, in addition to her
father, are the following children !:
Mrs. Marion Beall, Jr., Washing
ton Grove; Mrs. Frank M. Crown,
Jr., Gaithersburg; John A. Har-
gett, Jr., Thomas w. Hargett,
Martha j. Hargett, Esther L. Har-
gett and Shirley E. Hargett, all at
home; two brothers and one sister,
Vernon d. Mills, Gaithersburg
Leon L. Mills, Fort Pierce, Fla.
md Mrs. Hiram Perrell, NeeIsville,