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Evening star., 1949-03-23
CORRECTION;
TRUE VINE FERN.

from N. A. r., Brddenton, Fld)
The clipping on true vine fern
was called to our attention by ou1
neighbor, . retired naval COM
mander.
The name given in reference is
considerably out of date, and
where the Reasoner firm is in
tended the name should be used as
in our letterhead (Reasoner's
Tropical Nurseries,. There is also
Royal Palm Nurseries at Oneco
but it has no connection any
longer with the Reasoner organi-
zation. We still have large nurs-
cry at Oneco, but also another
one west of here, so the office was
moved to my home in Bradenton
as it is almost exactly hallway
between.
1t might be of interest to know
that there is another climbing
fern besides the one you men
toned. This one is much more
vigorous and larger in all its parts
than the "Lygodium.' This is the
Stenochlaena palustris from India
and China. I have seen it grow
ing on palm trunks up to 80 feet
or more in height.
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TRAVELLING WITH BABY.
From Mrs. J. L. ~, AlerandridD
To Mrs. j. L. NJ. Chevy Chase
Our baby was 8 weeks old when
we made 600-mile trip at Christ
mas. We had no trouble, and the
trip was pleasant.
First of all. we bottled enough
formula for the entire trip, using
both large and small bottles. We
put all the bottles in the diaper
bag, which had never been used.
We arranged our service station
stops with the baby's schedule and
would warm a bottle in coffee
can on an electric unit we carried
with us. At this time he would
get q diaper change, using the
disposable diapers. Whenever the
bottle was warm, we would start
on again. He would usually go
back to sleep Immediately upon
finishing his bottle, at which time
he would be put back in his bas-
ket.
Since that trip, we have pur-
chased a bottle warmer that plugs
into the lighter on the dash.
Some people also have found their
heater will heat the bottle to the
right temperature.
For our own lunch we had
sandwiches and a thermos OF
coffee, having our dinner where
we stopped for the night. While
having our dinner we had the
thermos filled for the next morn
ing and bought fruit and rolls
for breakfast. We liked this ar
rangement because it was less
time consuming and there wasn't
the problem of what to do with
the baby. BY all means have a
basket or an auto bed for baby.
It's less strain on you and baby
is more comfortable.
AS far as clothing, we kept him
in his nightie in bunting so he
wouldn't become uncovered.
S. o. S.!
(From Mrs. D. c., WaShington)
Please, is there any way to re-
store the color under the arm of
a royal blue dress which has
faded from perspiration? This
turned purplish after only three
or four wearings. 1t is cut In
such q way that shields could not
bs worn without being noticeable
Evening star., 1949-03-23

ton for its country-sWeet HaVor. A
good reception for its rich nutri-
tion. A good reception for economy.
Put on Blue Bonnet and get all g.
flavor, nutrition, econom-e-e! Only
minutes to color it yellow in its
Yellow-Quik bag
For Canapes: a cup creamed
Blue Bonnet plus 2 Tablespoons
chill sauce, catsup or chutney.
Good!
Evening star., 1949-03-23

Contributions and requests
must be accompanied by the
senders 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 sub
'mitted, we cannot ASSUME re-
sponsibility for them.
Betsy CasiveH
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. Bv Peggy Roberts

~ tS4V NU"cF" =
This ffve-pointed star and tree
dolly works up in jig time. Won
derful pickup and visiting work.
To obtain this pattern send 20
cents In coins. giving pattern
number, your name. address and
zone number to Peggy Roberts,
The Washington Star, P. o. Box
100, Station q, New York 19, N. Y.
Evening star., 1949-03-23
SPARE the MEAlTIME
SPARRING WITH BABY

TIIHEN BABY LOSES INTEREST IN a
w meal-and the usual devices
won't work . don't fight him :. :.
just assume he's had enough. You'll
see when he's really hungry,
he'll pay attention!
Babies everywhere these days are
giving plenty of attention to Ger
Evening star., 1949-03-23
NEW FLATWARE?
WARNING!
(Fron. B. H., Washington }

From B. H., WGshington)
I would like to know whether
any one has had experience with
the new gold-colored silver
ware" I believe this metal tar
nishes very easily, and would like
to know how often it requires
polishing. I would also like to
know whether I might tire of it
quickly, since it is so different
from the conventional type.
It is necessary for me to buy a
new set because I ruined my sill
yer plate by using the easy pol
ishing method Of placing them in
an aluminium pan with boiling
water, salt and soda. The plate
came off along with the tarnish.
Evening star., 1949-03-23
REFINISH PINE CHEST?

From Mrs. M. F. O., WashingtonJ
Can some one tell me how to
refinish white pine chest with
the soft mellow pine finish that is
SO popular now? I have given the
chest many coats of boiled linseed
oil in hopes Of getting the desired
finish, but so far have had no
success. Will paint remover re-
move the linseed oil, since 1t has
penetrated the wood 20 thor
oughly2
Evening star., 1949-03-23

o n l y d oe S a
first rate job Of
disinfecting but
it deodorizes at
the same time.
Every day, in
cleaning the
kitch e n and
bathroom, be
sure to use Clo-
roy for extra
Evening star., 1949-03-23
RUBBER GLOVE;
MENDING;
yyr- ~Cr rryA NY-r1N
From Mrs. B. M. w.. Washing

From Mrs. B. M. w.. Washing
Quite recently some one asked
for a way to mend rubber gloves.
AS I have seen no other sugges-
tion, will offer this for what it
may be worth.
A month ago I had some old ex-
perience of an almost new glove
ruined by a small puncture. I
tried the experiment of pasting
piece of moleskin on the inside and
another piece on the outside of
the puncture. It worked very sat
isfactorily with hard usage in hot
soapsuds. ETC.. for over three weeks.
Then the patches came off and I
put on others. 1t still seems to be
a good glove. In case you do not
know moleskin, it is an adhesive
plaster, bought at the drugstore
in a roll in a tin container for a
few cents.
While I am writing. may I ask
why should some of us try to sup
press what others enjoy on this
good page?
Admitting that we are using
figure of what I was once taught
to call hyperbole in referring to
some of the rhymes and verses
asked and offered as poems. still
doesn't st. Paul say something
about being "all things to all
men? I was thinking the other
day about an old verse 1 would
like very much to get.
1t is about a fox and cat trav-
cling along. being Mortified at the
sight of a wolf devouring a lamb.
When the fox ate a chicken, the
cat ate a mouse, and a spider who
sat in her web on the wall per-
ceived the poor victims and pitied
their fall: she cried, "Of such mur-
ders how guiltless am T." then
went to regale a neW-taken fly.
Evening star., 1949-03-23

Barbara Bell sew-rite perforated
pattern No. 1889 comes in sizes IL.
12, 13, IA, Is and 18. Size II re-
quires 40 yards of 39inch; "a
yard contrast.
For this pattern send Is cents
In coins. your name. address, pat
tern number and size wanted to
Barbara Bell, The Washington
Star, P. o. Box 80, Station G, New
York 10, N, Y.
Evening star., 1949-03-23

S a k e Of is
creamy, wonder
full flavor. At
! e 81 t h a n a
penny a bowl,
G r e a m OF
w h e a t. / S .
hearty coficfu-
Evening star., 1949-03-23
Nj a n, a M a d e G O0d
Crazy easily-because she
depended on Kitchen Bou-
quet. For over 10 years this

! a III o " )
& r a v y
=" hel lper
has put ex-
tra-rich h,
e x t r a -
brown eX-
Evening star., 1949-03-23
REpEl GERM ATTAcKsI

CERMs ARE ALWAYS on the war
" path, so arm yourself against
them with Clorox. 1t kills millions
of harmful germs-fast! Clorox not
Evening star., 1949-03-23

the table and
watch this quail
ity m arg arine
get a good recep-
ton three ways.
A good recep-
Evening star., 1949-03-23
STARCH?

From Miss R. F. A., WashingtonJ
am writing to ask if some one
can tell me how to make starch
that will not stick when ironing
with an electric iron. I have tried
everything and don't know what
1 do wrong. What is the best kind
of starch to use to make cotton
iron smooth and shiny? have
used liquid starch, also the kind
you cook. but it sticks to the iron
and burns. I have tried ironing
clothes damp without sprinkling,
also have let them become dry and
then sprinkled, still the iron
sticks. Do I make starch too
thick or what is my trouble?
PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE?
From Mrs. H. D. M, AldieJ
I am writing to ask if any of
your readers have a recipe for
peanut butter fudge?
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TARTARE SAUCE?
From Mrs. M. r., WashingtonJ
Will some kind reader please
send in a recipe for tartare sauce,
the kind used on sea food?
Evening star., 1949-03-23
"EAr-FoR GOODNESS sAKE!"

TAMILIEs TEMPTED with smo-o-oth,
delicious Cream of Wheat"
need no such urging, they finish all
of this food-energy cereal for the
Evening star., 1949-03-23

ber'S new Meats.
AND no wonder !
Even textured
a n d SO good
tasting, they're
Armour quality
Reef. Veal and
Evening star., 1949-03-23
Doctors Agree (21 child special
lists. no lessD that ROVal Gelatin

Dess er t S are
doubly ideal for
children-ideal
for Food-Ener-
gy, ide a ! for
easy digestibil-
ity. Bet the kids
wish everything
doctors recon-
mend tasted as
Evening star., 1949-03-23
STROLLER FOR TWINS2
FILING; CANDY.

readers who have twins. as to the
best type of stroller to buy. Has
any one used the new fold-up type?
Would it be advisable to try to
buy q secondhand one? I would
be glad Of any other ideas on the
way to manage active twin boys,
10 months old.
For the lady who asked about
an easy way to keep recipes taken
from RICH: Take q plain loose
leaf notebook, such as used for
taking shorthand. mark it off into
sections and label each as meat,
desserts, etc. Cut out and file
the recipes in these sections with
clear tape: they can be put very
close together and. as the book is
small, 1t can be kept almost any
where in the kitchen.
Here is q recipe for candy
makers which my family and
friends like very much. 1t was
taken from a recent edition Of
Better Homes and Gardens:
Butterscotch- Nut Fudge-H cup
butter or margarine, l cup brown
sugar, l cup granulated sugar. q
cup sour cream or milk (add "a
teaspoon vinegar to sweet milk to
sour it, and let stand for five min
utes), teaspoon vanilla. y cup
chopped black walnuts or other
nuts. Melt butter in heavy sauce-
pan: add brown sugar and heat
to boiling. Add granulated sugar
and sour cream. Cook over low
heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
to soft-ball stage. Cool at room
temperature, without stirring, un-
til lukewarm; beat until mixture
holds its shape. Quickly spread in
creased dish or pan. Cool and
cut into squares. Makes 2l2 dozen
pieces.
ANSWERS TO QUERIES;
PAINT FOR OUTDOOR
FURNITURE?
From Mrs. G.. p, Cabin JohnJ
To Mrs. F. H., Bethesda: Have
you seen the crib sheets made
with corners to fit mattresses?
Why not make youth bed sheets
the same way?
To Mrs. c. g., jr., Port Tobacco:
In regard to metal cabinets in the
kitchen, you will find nothing
nicer, if you can find the cabinets
you desire. We spent quite a sum
of money on metal cabinets and
now find If the tray and row
of drawers on each side of the
sink were changed it would save
many steps. Please read Should
Your Wife Be Fired" by Gideon
M. Varga, in the February issue
of the American magazine. Last
February the Agriculture Depart
ment put out a pamphlet on "A
Step saving U Kitchen" The cab
inets suggested by them are built
of wood and you might be able
to get a more convenient kitchen
by having a carpenter build them.
What kind of paint should 1
use on outdoor furniture? Out
side paint seems to rub of on
ones clothing.
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PREVENTING TARN1SH?
(Fron1 Mrs. H. N. H., Siluer
SPRING.
Does any reader know Of some
thing that may be put in buffet
drawer to keep silver from tarn-
ishing? I do not have silver
chest.
Il X X
TIP TO VARNISHERS.
(From Mrs. D. N. H., Arlington.
After vanishing my floor. I left
the paintbrush soaking in alcohol
until I could apply a second coat.
Three days later, I found the alco-
hol had evaporated. leaving the
brush still pliable but filled with
little fakes of dried varnish which
looked like sand. Neither turpen-
tine nor alcohol would clean the
particles out of the brush.
I had excellent results using a
synthetic soap preparation three
letters starting with W which
removed all the troublesome flakes
and restored the brush to useful
aAsR oS,eA AGAIN.
Evening star., 1949-03-23
PAPER FLOWERS:
BEETLES: ICING.

From Mrs. H. S. S., HyattsUilleJ
To Mrs. P. P. p. Washington:
Buy a roll of crepe paper and send
for a book to the address on the
wrapper. Patience is most i'm
portant in making the flowers but
they're fun to do. Special instruc-
tion isn't necessary.
To those whose paprika causes
brown beetles. Put paprika (and
everything else that could possibly
cause them in jars. Mine is nat
least three years old and - stu
OK. I had over a year 81 battle
with those bugs but after putting
everything in glass jars I'm free
of them.
Fluffy White Icing chat does
not get a crust on it,. Taken
originally from RICH. Boil together
until sirup spins thread: 12s cups
granulated sugar, u cup water. "a
teaspoon cream of tartar. Beat
until stiff egg whites. then grad
ually add sirup. continuing to
beat. Electric mixer is best. of
course.) Doesn't need mach beat
ing after last Of sirup is added.
This icing is beautiful and plenty
for a large two-layer cake.
From P. C. c., WaShinetanJ
To RICH readers who have found
no cure for little brown beetles
in cupboards: I suggest, first. a
thorough cleaning. throwing away
every food package into which the
bugs could possibly have entered
and, second, one or two shots" OF
nonpoisonous insecticide vapor. I
had a most disgusting infestation
of these insects during prolonged
absence from my apartment. but
got rid of them permanently in
the way just described. The in
sectioide is sold at some but not,
I believe, all department stores.
1t does not contain DOT.
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QUERIES?
From Mrs. C.. w. L., WGshingtonJ
1 am interested in earning
little extra money at home as I
am unable to work out. Some
times 1 have seen advertisements
for typing at home for business
am wondering if I would make
enough at this to pay for type
writer and still make some money
out of it. Have any of you readers
ever worked from home like this,
if so, will you please give me
some information?
Another thing. have you readers
had any dealings with these
"readi-cu houses?" They are sup
posed to be cheaper than houses
they are building now, but, of
course, some things are not in
such as bathroom fixtures.
heat and stove. refrigerator. You
have to buy your lots to build
on, too.
Evening star., 1949-03-23

j Jergens Liquid
Cream Sham
poo. 1t has all
the benefits of
liquid and cream
shampoos, pours
like a lotion,
leaves hair glis-
fariprorIp I p,or
Evening star., 1949-03-23

Rub SPAN with a mix
ture Of mustard, butter
and Tabaseo. Dip in
beaten egg, then in
crushedeornHakes. Saute
in hot fat, in skillet,
turning to brown on
both sides.
P. S. Take my
word, here's the
hnnE nf tho xyoor
Evening star., 1949-03-23

ageable-silky soft. Here's hoW you
get it.:
For only 89e (plus taxi buy
Sl.OO bottle of Jergens Lotion,
and get-Free-a 49e bottle of
Jergens Liquid Cream Shampoo.
Use your Jergens Lotion 2 full
weeks. The Andrew Jergens Co.,
Cincinnati IA, Ohio, is Sc sure you'll
love today's Jergens Lotion they'll
return your money if you aren't
completely satisfied. Keep the
Liquid Cream Shampoo as your gift.
Evening star., 1949-03-23

-253 FOOD IDEAS by HORNED, AZ
pages, full color. For your copy,
send 25e to Box 636, Geo. A. HORNED
& Co., Minneapolis, MINI.
Evening star., 1949-03-23
on Blue Bonn

Get A Good Reception :. put
on Blue Bonnet Women who want
and buy the very best are doing it,
including Mrs. Deems Taylor, COM
poser's wife, Put Blue Bonnet on
Evening star., 1949-03-23

children come home from school
needing a quick pep-restorer, you
can give them a super-luscious
drink that rivals any soda fountain
delight! '1.
Evening star., 1949-03-23
NEWS! NEW GIFT OFFER

TERGENs WANT TO GIVE YoU-FREE
J "a new, different beauty aid
Evening star., 1949-03-23
pkpUp t44t \
~,4MdmN/

Mix 1t with a WELL
beaten fully ripe banana
from a peel we'll f1ecked
Evening star., 1949-03-23

.s'Sy DAoAAASaoA y
You just d d
milk and like q
miracle whip up
the kind of cake
you dream about.
Velvety- rich e.
deliciously lightl
And how little 1t
Evening star., 1949-03-23
BANANA CHOCOLATE MATTED MILK

delight! 1.
BANANA CHOCOLATE MATTED MILK
! peeled fully ripe banana
! CUP milk
teaspoons chocolate matted milk
IA teaspoon vanilla
Slice banana into bowl, beat with rotary
egg beater or electric mixer until creamy.
Add other ingredients, mix thoroughly.
Makes medium.sized drinks.
The youngsters have a word for the
way banana blends with chocolate
its dreamy! Its unique taste
makes it.a natural combination
with just about every other food.
It supplies vitamins and minerals,
lends flavor, color and beauty to
any combination. Use banana . &.
yellow peel fecked with brown for
fruit cups, salads, desserts and
drinks. But make this drink-youll
love it!
Evening star., 1949-03-23
PREVENTING TARNISH?
(From Mrs. H. N. H., SilDer

SprtngJ
Does any reader know Of some
thing that may be put in a buffet
drawer to keep silver from tarn-
ishing? I do not have silver
chest.
Evening star., 1949-03-23
DID SOMEBODY SAY cAKE3

THEN MAKE A sNow-wHITE beauty
i with that magic White Cake Mix
Evening star., 1949-03-23

(Fronl Mrs. D. c., WaShingtenD
Please. is there any way to re-
store the color under the arm of
a royal blue dress which has
faded from perspiration? This
turned purplish after only three
or four wearings. It Is cut In
such q way that shields could not
b worn without being noticeable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-05-17
Natures Children
BY LiIIion Cox Athey

burying the remainder for future
needs. Hyenas watch the perform
ance with keen interest later rob-
bling the grave and leaving not q
scrap.
When attacked, the hyena puts
on a stunt. His name. clear to the
tip of his tall is erected, the black
leathery ears stand up and the rows
OF white sharp teeth are barred. A
loud laugh is broadcast. BY this
time the attacker Is frightened out
of its wits and glad enough 10 escape.
Then the buffer laughs heartily.
Why not? His bluff worked and he
hates to fight anyway.
But when for some reason he Is
frightened, he goes through the
identical routine and waits until
his nerves quite down before he
rambles of. Strange stories are
circulated by the natives about the
hyenas: one that the animals
change sex once each year: another
that its shadow falling On domes-
tic dog causes 1t TO be howl-less the
rest of its life and that human
voices can be initiated. Also that In
spell OF laughter the hyena an
nounces its own nanei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-05-17

Whether striped, brown or spotted,
all hyenas indulge in a loud blood
curdling laugh. Usually this de-
moniacal laughter is enjoyed after
the animal has put on a stunt TO
frighten the wits out Of a beholder'
LHyenas are specialized for their
work as scavengers. They do not
hunt, but are notorious thieves.
When the countryside has been
efficiently ceaned up and food is
scarce, the hyena will creep over
the ground toward victim, stink
| ing through the brush at walking
pace making little if any noise with
the heavy thick body. Then, when
close enough, the hunter springs at
the face of the victim. Seldom Is
there teamwork among hyenas. II
hunting must be done it is single
handed. Sometimes. when big foe
like lion is too close for comfort,
the hyenas of the district get to-
gether.
Hyenas are clothed in luxuriant
coats of long soft, gray fur decorated
with spots or stripes Of smoky gray.
The tail always appears unkempt
and In need of brushing. The name
can be erected at will The deep
set eyes express superior intelligence,
the face is broad. the large mouth
is slightly curved in sadistic smile.
Though chinless, the face has q GER
tain appeal, II you are on the safe
side of the cage. Stumpy legs and
broad shoulders are along bulldog
lines.
Having an undiscriminating taste.
no food is too high or old for their
consumption; futher. their digestion
Ills perfect enough to take care OF old
shoes and bones.
In o ZOO they act sulky. They
are without the thrill Of job and
hate idleness. Their mission La life
| Is that of scavenger. They even
trail the yulture squads who pick
bones clean and leave them 70 bleach
| In the sun. Hyenas not only clean
the spot leaving ii highly polished:
not q speck left. Many of their
neighhcrs kiln to appeass hunger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-05-17

@. Why do some people treat tsas
word appendix an q piural' My bar
Der said to me: My brothers APP
pendix were ruptured. "--P. A. T.
A. The sound OF the word appar-
entity suggests . plural, but Of
course appendix Ia singular. and q
person has but one. To pauraiiss
appendix. add -es. thus: appsn-
dixes. pronounced: uh-PEN-dix-s1
The old plural. appendices. seidcsn
occurs nowadays.
q. In there . rule for caps;aitx.ns
such words 40 Mother. Sister. uncis
etc.7--E. T.
A. Use capitals 90 whsn ne
words come before proper names
a.: Mother Smith. Sister Anne. IN
Gle Henry :. q, when addressing rel
s.ives In speech or writing rs: Are
you awake. Motlaerf Hurry. Sister
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-05-17

Goren on Bridge

Tabulated rules for taking illnesses
would be soothing ointment for the
wounded bridge player, were 1t not
for the occasional appearance OF the
fly, In the form Of an exception to
the general rule. A primary guide
for the declarer who Is contemplate
ing q flnesse is not to take 1t on the
first round If it may conveniently be
POSTPONED until later In the play.
This is sound advice, in pursuance
of which the careful player when
finessing to capture an adverse
queen, will first play the ace or king,
on the off chance of telling single
ton queen. But even to this elemen-
tary proposition there are excep-
lions based on common sense.
A word regarding the bidding.
The first round was orthodox
enough, If you are willing to accept
North's opening bid without quar-
rel. It is at once apparent that
South will settle for no less than a
slam and the immediate slam signal,
q lump to two hearts, Is in order.
North, of course, rebid the diamonds
and then out came South'S trusty
Blackwood, a pointless gesture If
ever I saw one. AS view it, South's
purpose was to ascertain whether
his partner held two aces so that
he could announce an imperfect
deck. There could be little doubt
that North, to justify a vulnerable
opening, had the ace of diamonds.
Furthermore, assuming that all the
aces and kings are accounted for,
there is still the matter Of the
queen of hearts with which to be
concerned. A grand-slam contract.
lacking that card, is a hazardous
method of trying to put up some
thing for the winter.
Declarer won the opening lead OF
q club In his own hand. With f1ve
trumps missing, he realized that the
best percentage play to capture the
queen was the f1nesse. However, ne
had been told not to finesSe on the
first round, If such action could be
conveniently postponed until a later
stage. So he first played the king
of hearts to protect against a
singleton queen in VESTS hand. He
then crossed to dummy and tried
the finesse, which succeeded, but
when West showed out 1t was inn
possible to pick up the trumps.
Proper technique calls for a first
round finesse of the hearts. The
finesse cannot be conveniently post
poned, for 1t may be necessary to
repeat the process If East has four
tr1lmps, in which case dummy will
require two finessing cards. The
play of a high trump first wastes
one Of these. Had dummy originally
held three hearts, declarer's play
would have been sound.
Perhaps q simpler way to calcu-
late the probabilities is this: II
West holds a singleton, 1t may be
the queen. the eight, the six, the
five or the four. In one of these
cases the play of the high trump
first will succeed (where the single
ton Is the queen) In the four others
a first-round finesse is required.
tcopyrisht. 1s49, BY Charles II. oerenJ