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Evening star., 1949-12-16
By Thomas L. Stokes

Every so often the curtain Is
lifted and we get another glimpse
of how the old Nazi order is being
restored in Germany with our kind
Evening star., 1949-12-16
Bv Constantine Bro,rn

The Soviet government is lay
ing the groundwork for greater
cooperation with Eastern Ger
many. For that purpose. accord
Evening star., 1949-12-16
By Doris Fieeson

Representative A. S. Mike Mon
roney of Oklahoma is the latest
of a growing collection of House
Fair Dealers who will challenge
Evening star., 1949-12-16
kcLennore
Says Husbands Need
A Fifth Freedom
Rp Henry McLemore

BV Henry lNCLHWO1E
The -Four Freedoms. magnifi-
cent as they are in scope, are not
enough for the American husband
at Christmastime.
Evening star., 1949-01-11
The Scissors StOrv

with gold. Closed, they resemble a
pencil-slim letter opener or a still
letto, due to their ingenious COL
lapsible triangular handles which
fold away out of sight.
Even the origin of the word scis-
sors is interesting to note. The word
meant, in the original Latin, not the
sharp instrument but the person
who used it. A scissor was one
who divides. Tailors in early times
were called cissors. In Italian to-
day cesoure still means a cutter or
tailor.
Shells and sharp-edged stones
were the first cutting implements
known to man. The first real scis-
sors. such as the Romans used,
were single pieces of iron or bronze
bent and sharpened at the ends.
Scissors as we know them with
crossed blades probably were In
vented in the 10Th century by the
Venetians, to whom we owe the
origination of so many OF todays
commonplaces.
Scissors handles have been made
of many metals in many designs.
Human figures with swords held
aloft forming the points, birds
whose bills were the cutting edges,
other handles in the shape Of cas-
ties, animals, and so on. The mate
rails used have included enamel,
precious gems, mother of pearl, gold,
silver and ivory. The blades, how
ever. have always been of steel.
In the 18th century there was
fad lin France. naturally for
scissors with shapely feminine legs
forming the shankS. During the
Renaissance folding pocket scissors
made their appearance. In our time
the bird design has been much
favored for embroidery scissors.
Some books claim these were in
vented by the Persians, others that
while the pelican variation was of
Persian origin, the more common
StorR moQel Is OF Dutch design as
that is the national bird of the
Netherlands.
The Wiss publication goes beyond
the history of scissors to explain
and illustrate their manufacture.
Next time you cut out a dress pat
tern, snip ragged fingernail or
clip a Clearing House item, think
that as many as 176 separate steps
went into the making of that ordi-
nary little item you used to do
these things.
And although yours are not as
glamorous as the Egyptian or Per-
sian cutters of the past, the scissors
you use today are made of the finest
and workmanship possible.
Don't be afraid to give scissors as
gifts, either, for fear of severing a
friendship. "The Story of Shears
and Scissors" quotes a Danish
rhyme which says definitely:
Needles and knives will love drive
away, but spoons and scissors will
ove amplify."
Evening star., 1949-01-11

throughout the complete fashion
picture. An all-out effort for
glamor in the evening. "Un-
fussy' costumes. A "back-to-
normal" look. :. :.
Wide sashes will wrap the waists
Of many dresses and the long wide
sash ends will float just as they
would on little girls pinafore. .
Lightly padded shoulders seen on
most Of the clothes. Big cuffs
everywhere. ;. One designer nau-
tically disposed dubs them spin
makers" for the little sails on boats
Such a revelation Of bosoms
never before seen. Narrow VS.
slashed from collarbone to midriff,
to an all-out exposing of shoulders
and bosom f1atteringly framed with
fabric worked into a deep cuff . q.
Bare-bosomed evening gowns at
tempt modesty with elboW-length
sleeves Cardigans are much to
be seen :. F1yback boleros and
piquant little schoolgirl collars .
New methods of cutting have en-
Evening star., 1949-01-11

abled many full skirts to assume q
much neater and simmer look.
Hobble skirts with buttoned slashes
that unbutton for walking comfort
One of the newer spring sill
houettes is mushroom shaped
There's a sharply hared little tor
above the nodded shaft Of the dress
below. A "who-dunnit" look is
apparent with the new built-in
capes which mysteriously disappear
and become part of a dolman
sleeve.
Fabrics cause the most comment
because as has been pointed out
when a silhouette change has ar
rived in full force, very little can
be done except to add interest
through trimmings, color and fab
RIGS. There Is starchy quality tc
many Of the silks, rayons, light
worsteds, shantungs, cottons and
laces. Tissue weights in many fab
RIGS such as faille, wool and benga-
line, glimpsed. Crepe de chine
back gorgeous organdies fol
Evening star., 1949-01-11
WhyGrow
Old?
By Josephine Loyman

y
The old saying, Never put OF
until tomorrow what you can do
today" seems a little grim. I be-
lieve in putting of until tomorrow
any thing you can which makes
today too crowded and rushed, too
hectic or unhappy.
We should put off such things un-
less doing so penalties us or some
one else. In this rushed life we
sometimes crowd each day to
killing pace with things which could
have been put off until tomorrow, or
forever.
However, that old saying has great
value when applied to a beauty or
health routine. The habit of think
ing Tomorrow I will begin my
exercises" Tomorrow I will begin
counting calories," Tomorrow I will
learn about fine nutrition" "Tomor-
row I will take a brisk walk" TO-
morrow will cut down on smoking"
Tomorrow 7 will take two little
rest periods" Tomorrow will lub-
ricate my skin," Tomorrow night
I will get enough sleep"-that is
not good, is 1t?
Somehow every tomorrow quickly
becomes a today. and If we never
begin taking care of ourselves on
today, we never do it at all. We
then live in the never-never land
of good intentions, with attractive.
ness and fine health just out Of
reach.
Today is the time to begin! Pro-
crastination has Knocked many q
woman's desire to be lovely The
days count up into weeks and the
weeks into months and the months
into years. The first thing you
know, you find yourself at mid life
with many more wrinkles than you
need have had, with a matronly
figure rather than a girlish one,
with fatigue rather than a sparkling
personality, with STOPPING posture
instead of a graceful carriage, with
your physical self weakened for
disease, and your mental self some
what begged down by small physical
discomforts and loss Of the good
looks which could have been yours.
Never put of until tomorrow
what you can do today II 1t means
better health.
Evening star., 1949-01-11
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.


Information and requests sent
In by the tolloving hare been
forwarded to those for ,Dhom
they ,Dere intended:
Washington: C. r. c., M. E.,
Mrs. R., Mrs. M. N. j., Mrs. F.
I. P, Mrs. w. F. K, Mrs. w. L.
M, Mrs. E. P. H, Mrs. H. v. B.,
G.. M. L., Mrs. S. J. H., P. L. G.,
H. r. H., Mrs. L., M. L., E M. T.,
Mrs. H. P. c., Mrs. w. H. D.,
Mrs E. B. S., Miss H. W., Mrs.
M. P. L., H. R. p, Mrs. E. H.,
Miss L. A. c., Mrs. w. D. c.. A.
M. c., r. B. G., Mrs. r. H. K,
Mrs. w. A. L., L. w.
Alexandria: Mrs. j. j. NJ, c. G.,
Mrs. w. H. A., Mrs. G. B. w.
Arlington: Mrs. G. A. N. E. H.
s., Mrs. T. B., M. W., Mrs. B. w.
B., Miss D. A., F. F., Mrs. D. c.
T. Bumpass: Miss NJ. Y. P.
Cheverly: Mrs. F. B. Chevy
Chase: Mrs. r. w. c.. Mrs. w.
G. B. Drexel Hill: Mrs. H. L. B.
Fairfax: Mrs. L. F. Gathers
burg: Mrs. E. r. Hillandale:
Mrs. P. S. Hyattsville: Mrs. w.
L. B. Mount Rainier: Mrs. E B.
R., Mrs. H. V. Patuxent River:
Mrs. c. A. B. Riverdale: Mrs.
M. B. Silver Spring: Mrs. j. E.
G., D. M. B. Takoma Park: Mrs.
D.. A. Tuxedo Heights: M. F.
Warrenton: P. j. S.
Our thanks to these readers,
UhoSe contributions 1Dere similar
to others previously received and
a,uditing space for publication:
Washington: Mrs. D. L. e.
Bethesda: F. T. M, Mres. S. H.
w. Hyattsville: Mrs. J. M. W.,
Mrs. F. F..
DECORATING OF LEAVES.
(From Mrs. w. M. c.. Alexandria.
Mrs. r. w. L.. Chevy Chase, !
first heard the information I am
giving as a hint over the radio con-
cerning silver decorating Of leaves
or branches. Perhaps the same
method could be used with gold
paint. Place water in a deep con-
tainer and pour over surface OF
water a quantity of silver paint
Immerse leaves or branches and
when withdrawn the paint will ad-
here to the leaves.
X X X
AFRICAN VIOLET BOOK.
From J. H. B., Ashton.)
Send to African Violets, Box 1855
Asheville, N. c., for book on violets
Price, Is cents for mailing.
X X II X
STENCILING PATTERNS?
(Fron, M. C. S., AlerandriG.)
Wonder if any Of the readers
know where cardboard patterns fol
stenciling textiles may be obtained
X X X Il
SHIRT COLLARS?
From Mrs. B. M. o., Washington
Can you please tell me what tt
get to put in homemade shirts tx
make the collars permanently stiff
like the ones you buy?
Evening star., 1949-01-11

This pretty yoked dress for jun
lors Is simple and smart. Note the
Scalloped detail and shoulder but
toning. Several versions can be
rnade-have the waist front in con-
trast or all In the same fabric.
Barbara Bell pattern No. 1912 IL
designed for sizes II, u, 13, IA, 16
and 10. Size IL, monotone, requires
"a yards Of 39-inch.
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 80, Station G, New York 10
N. Y.
A neutrality-suspicious. catalogue
for you! The latest issue Of Stylist
contains 90 pages Of smart styles
easy sewing, practical sewing in
formation. Free pattern printed in
side the book, Is cents.
Evening star., 1949-01-11
By Margaret Child

The j. Wiss & Sons Co., Newark
manufacturers Of shears and scis-
sors, have published in commemora-
ton of their Tooth anniversary a
fascinating book called "A Story OF
Shears and Scissors"
It is amazing to think that any
thing as prosaic but SO typical Of
our present highly developed age
actually dates back centuries before
Christ. Just q little pair of scis-
sors, yes, but their history is as
old and as interesting as that of
the pyramids!
The publishers of the Wiss book
say that to the best of their knowl-
edge theirs is the only book ever
printed in English which deals eX-
clusively with the story of scissors.
And after considerable probing to
find additional information on the
subject, I believe they are correct.
At least the Smithsonian Institute
and the Library of Congress have
been unable to produce any further
such works. In fact, books which
devote even few pages or lines to
scissors and shears are few.
One book commented that the his
tory of scissors would take volumes
to tell, which probably accounts for
the reluctance of any historian to
tackle the project. 1t is known that
scissors made their appearance sew
eral centuries before Christ and
have been used constantly all over
the world ever since. Throughout
these centuries they have retained
their basic blade shape. The varia-
tions have come about in the design
Of the handles. And as ornate as
some modern luxury scissors are,
the ancient ones designed by the
Egyptians and Persians are still
more beautiful.
The Wiss volume used as its cover
design, courtesy of the Metropolitan
Museum of Art, picture Of q pair
Of Egyptian bronze shears of the
third century, B. c. Their broad
blades are elaborately decorated
with the figures of a man and
woman, animals, flowers and even
the sphinx, formed of solid pieces
Of metal of q different color inlaid
In the bronze of the shears. They
are gorgeous items even today.
Elsewhere I found a picture of
pair Of very old and beautiful Per-
sian steel scissors, intricately inlaid
Evening star., 1949-01-11
NEW YORK, N. Y.

NEW YORK, N. Y.
Last spring the forecast said to
watch for longer skirts that would
undergo modification shoulder
pads would return capes and
capelets would top dresses, suits and
coats built-up waistlines would
emerge paving the way for the en-
pire line. Many pleats .
Petticoats belling out a number of
dress designs rustling fabrics
"Exhibitionism" in fashion to
depart-it was hoped for good -. a
definite trend to more tailored
clothes. Two 1ooks" would be
spotted, the slim and the full. &.
SPRING, 1949 FORECAST: The
tailored clothes trend has achieved
maturity and is definitely "in" for
daytime wear. StraplesSness
Evening star., 1949-01-11

rfOHt MiS. H. a. Leg ALeLuftuIIu.J
Will you kindly help me on the
problem of pressing tWo-piece
circular skirt so it will not be
uneven.
I greatly appreciate the helpful
hints your column has given me in
the past.
r
ANSWERS TO QUERIES.
(Front II. E. L., WaShington.)
Mrs. A. D., Rockville: Have a
professional repair your sugar bowl
You will find several listed in the
yellow pages of the telephone book
under China and Glass Repair
ing"
Mrs. J. E. H., Alexandria: Span
ish saffron may be bought in drug
stores in Washington.
Mrs. G. c., Alexandria: Back
numbers of magazines may be OBJ
tanned from Abraham's Magazine
Service, Sc East Thirteenth street,
New York, N. Y. and Lora White
head, 606 South Washington,
bloomington, ina.
BABY HINTS.
RAG DOLL?
From Mrs. w. F. M, Washington
1 would like to say few words
about baby sheets. l recommend
the ones with mitered corners, since
they can't be pulled off by an ad-
venturesome baby, and the baby al
ways has a smooth bed. When my
baby was small I placed a folded
diaper (gauze type) under her head
to catch accidental burps, and
placed her on a lap pad, and saved
myself some laundry.
I also prefer slipon shirts, since
the neck opening can be stretched
big, and slipped on a baby's head
so fast he won't know what Is hap
pening, and there are no ties to
fuss with.
Now, can some one help me? I
have finally found rag doll pat
tern the same size as my 13-month-
old baby girl, and want to make it
an outstanding job. I have seen
the rag dolls in stores and noticed
that the face is nodded. I wonder
If any readers have had any expe-
rience with such rag dolls, and can
til me what to use. I have pur-
chased plastic wood. but hesitate to
use it until have learned more
about it. Also would have to I'LL
the whole head with the plastic,
or could 7 pat 1t with cotton and
rill only the front of the head with
lit? Perhaps some one knows OF
another type Of plastic that would
be better. I'll appreciate any in
! formation.
MEXICO.
(Fron Mrs. D. A. p, Washington.
For Mrs. H. P: Congratulations
on your choice of Mexico for va
cation. My husband and visited
there two years ago and consider II
a wonderful place. There are mod
ern motor courts along the main
Mexican highways, however, I don't
remember noticing any with kitch-
enette facilities. If you will write
to Conaco Travel Headquarters
Denver, Colorado, they will send
YOU free of charge very helpful
touraide, suggesting safe place to
eat and describing road conditions
and points of interest. Be careful
of the water you drink along the
way. They sell cola throughout
Mexico and it is safer than water
along the road. I earnestly advise
you all to have shots to prevent
typhoid fever before you go, because
although we were very careful
came down with that disease upon
our return.
II X \ X
TINY ANTS
From Mrs. F. r. j., Cherry Chase
To Mrs. l.. E. r., Alexandria:
can imagine your desperation re-
garding tiny ants. I had them for
a time the past summer and it was
] impossible to trace the source
Finally as a last resort I got some
DDT 35 per cent and sprayed all
around Dashboard and sink, pipes
etc., in kitchen. Have seen only
couple of ants since.
Evening star., 1949-01-11
Bp Peqev Roberts

Here are three lovely edgings for
you to embroider Use them as
handsome finishes for pillowcases
top sheet and matching bureau
scarf.
Pattern envelope No. R2674 con.
tains TX yards Of hot-iron transfer
for each Of the three designs illus
trated, the edgings measure from
IL to 2s4 inches.
To obtain this pattern send 20
cents of coins, giving pattern num-
ber, your name, address and zone
number to Peggy Roberts, The
Washington Star, P. o. Box 100
Station G., New York 10, N. Y.
Evening star., 1949-01-11

party dresses linens in abund-
ance . and plenty, but plenty, OF
shangtungs. >.
Colors? Soft, pastel. and sweet.
Navy blue is the dark color favored
and various other soft blues dot
many a collection. A number
of orange tones. ...
Evening star., 1949-01-11

Photos courtesy N. Y. Dress Institute.
Prints not so much the rage.
Polka dots run all over the place.
Sometimes superimposed on each
other. ..
These are the trends in brief as
the Nations fashion editors are see
ing them. Wen begin reporting on
individual collections tomorrow.
Evening star., 1949-01-11
(From M. z. w., Cheperly.)

If you want to start out with an
interesting collection in full color
range, white, pink, blue. lavender
and light and dark purples and
plants of varying leaf shapes and
growth forms, try these IL: Blue
Boy, Blue Girl, Blue Bird. Duchess.
DUPONT Blue, Ionantha, Norseman
Orchid Beauty (Trilly), Pink Beauty
Red Bi-Color, and White Lady. !
found this information in a recent
copy of the "Woman's Day." maga-
zine put out by a chain store.
Evening star., 1949-01-11

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 it
is obviously impossible for us
to test all recipes submitted, we
cannot assume responsibility for
them. Betsy Cas,ceH
Evening star., 1949-01-11
NURSERY SCHOOL?
from Mrs. Y. G. r., Berwyn.,

From Mrs. Y. G. r., BerDyn.J
Am moving to the Baltimore
boulevard area Of College Park soon
and would like to know If there Is
q nursery school for children Of
working mothers that furnishes
transportation to this area. My son,
aged 4, will not be able to continue
at present school when we move.
Evening star., 1949-01-11
PRIORY HIGH SCHOOL?
TABLE PADS?

From Mrs. r. M. w., Washington J
Would some parent whose child
attends Priory High School please
call me, some evening after 4 pm
or on week end? My phone number
can be obtained through RICH. ]
am anxious to know some patrons
of that school, as my child will
attend there, too.
Since removing my dining table
pads from storage the tops have
cracked and peeled in spots. Ir
these spots my tablecloths stick te
the pads as though they were the
underside of adhesive tape. Can
some one advise me?
Among our RCH readers there
no doubt are many cooks who are
especially capable with baked beans
If so may have your recipe?
II + 4 II
DOG TRAINING MOVIES.
From P. j., Hydttsulle.)
The Capital Dog Training Club
is sponsoring free movies on Sat-
urday, January Is. 1949. at pm
in the gym of Friends School, 1901
Wisconsin avenue NV. One pic
ture, Bringing Up Your Puppy
should interest every one with
young dogs and the other, Train
ing You to Train Your Dog" should
interest owners Of dogs of all ages.
II you have problem" dogs, here
is the opportunity to get some
worthwhile information. Club train
ers will be on hand to answer any
questions from pm. on. There Is
no charge or obligation.
Evening star., 1949-01-11
DOG TRAINING MOVIES.
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VIOLET LIST.

From Mrs. J. D., Tdkonad Pnrk.)
For A. c., Hyattsville: It Will be
interesting to see the answers you
get to your request for a list OF II
best African violets. I am sure
there will not be two alike, but 1t
will be sort of a poll Of opinion OF
service to all of us African violet
yrowers. Here is my list taking into
consideration color, sturdiness and
good blooming qualities:
Blue Boy, Blue Girl, Pink Beauty
White Lady, Bi-Color. Myrtle, Rec
Head, Viking, Double Russian, Ion.
antha, dupont Lavendar Pink.
This list includes 10 good sturdy
stand-bys and 2 "fancies," Blue Cir
and dupont Lavendar Pink.
Evening star., 1949-01-11
Readers Clearing House"
PRESSING SKIRT?

IOCC01INS OfA1N
FROM Mrs. T. A. D., Alexandria, J
Will you kindly help me on the
problem of pressing a two-piece
circular skirt so it will not be
uneven.
I greatly appreciate the helpful
hints your column has given me in
the past.
Laurel outlook., 1949-01-26
Thirty Per Cent Of Homes
In u. S. Lack Private Baths

CHICAGO Three out of 10
American homes do not have pri-
vate baths and private flush toi-
lets, according to the 1948 Bri-
tannica Book of the Year. and two
out of 10 do not have running wa
ter.
The situation has improved, how
ever, since 1910, when only 55.7
per cent of American dwelling units
had private baths and private flush
toilets. In that year, 70.4 per cent
were provided with running water.
Comparing rural and urban con-
ditions, the Book Of the Year re-
veals that although 84.3 per cent
of the urban homes had private
baths and toilets in 1947, 57.3 per
cent of rural non-farm units were
equipped with them and only 21.9
per cent of rural farm homes in
cluded these conveniences.
Slightly more than 4 per cent Of
the city homes lacked running
water, but of all the rural farm
homes, nearly two-thirds had no
running water.
Laurel outlook., 1949-01-26

The A. Y. l.. I. club gave
farewell party at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Anderson,
3O4 Montana avenue, Monday
Laurel outlook., 1949-01-26
TREWIN

Mrs. Charles Stonerock enter
tanned for her husband on his
birthday Saturday evening. Those
attending were Mr.. and Mrs
Ray Daley and Calvin and Zella
Grubs.
Mrs. Dorothy Flood and son
Pat have gone to Terry, Mont,
to reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Grubs
spent the week end in Living
ston as guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Merle Kenyon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Godfred Harding
attended the Michaelis funeral
in Laurel Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Frank
and Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Frank
attended the Frank Wage we'd
ding in Laurel Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Grubs
were in Laurel Wednesday NOV
ing the M. H. Tipps family to
their new home on Sixth avenue.
Real winter visited this vicin-
ity over the week end. On Mon
day morning the mercury drop
ped to 35 below zero.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Daley of
Billings spent the week end at
the Charles Stonerock home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Frank
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ].
L. Keefer Sunday.
Laurel outlook., 1949-01-26
Hobo King Cautions
Youths That Freights
Are Too Tough Now

CHICAGO.-Jeff Davis, 66-year-
old international king Of the hobos.
advised youngsters to stay tied to
your mothers apron strings"
1T don't do any good to try and
flip a freight today. anyway" he
said. They've made these new
trains doggone near impossible to
ride"
Davis said his organization, the
International knights Of the Road,
has spent most of its efforts lately
In trying to keep youngsters of the
road.
Whenever I talk to a bunch OF
kids, 1 tell them to stay at home."
he said. 'I tell them to stay tied
to their mothers apron strings.
You know, once those strings get
broke, all the thread in the world
amt going to sew them together
again
''On my last trip hit clean out
to the coast and then hit back to
Washington where we got a lobby.
I asked the big guys at Washington
which they thought was cheaper
to spend little money to show kids
this country or to have them hit the
road on their own and maybe end
up in jail"
He said he thought the kids ought
to be sent as guests Of the nation
to see the sights of the nation,
then they would be more likely to
stay at home afterward.
"It's not encouraging to hit the
road today" he sighed. ''You can't
ride the trains like you used to.
I've travelled around the world six
times and gone more than three mil
lion miles. OF all that travelling !
only paid for about 100000 miles.