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Evening star., 1949-03-18
Bv Betty Miles

1.-THE Bible Speaks" an album
adaptation Of the religious pro-
gram sponsored by the Joint
Religious Radio Committee of
the Congregation Of Christian
Churches, is a new offering for
the 1949 Lenten season. The album
Is being released in cooperation
with the committee, which is a
cooperative, interdenominational
organization that functions to
improve the quality of Protestant
radio broadcasting.
The program itself has been
heard in transcription form on
more than 400 radio stations in
this country and also has been
broadcast in Canada, the Philip
pines. Hawaii, China and South
America. Represented in the Or
ganization are the Congregational
Christian Church, the Evangelical
and Reformed Church. the Metho-
dist Church, the Presbyterian
Church in the United States of
America and the United Church
Of Canada.
Made up of three 12-inch
records, the album includes the
"Parables," the Sayings Of Jesus"
and "Golgotha." The album pre-
sents the Bible to the listeners
with the familiar text translated
into dramatic form. Included
among the radio artists heard are
Raymond Edward johnson, who Is
heard as the chronicler. and House
Jameson, reading the words OF
Christ. Their Interpretation Of the
Scriptures is accompanied by Ed
ward Vito, harpist from the NBC
Symphony Orchestra.
Songs for small fry: To the al
ready available Gilbert and Sui
Ivan songs arranged for juniors
C"The Mikado," THE Pirates OF
Penzance'D selections from 10
lanthe" and H. M. S. Pinafore"
have been added. Soon to be
heard. incidentally. Is "The
Schmoo Sings" based. of course,
on AL Capp's comic strip, Lii
Abner."
The Franz Lehar Memorial al
bum is offered by AL Goodman
Evening star., 1949-03-18

Headliner in a junior spring
wardrobe "a dashing two-piece
dress to delight every teen-ager
sewer. The cardigan top has con-
trasting sleeves finished in seal
lops, and special back interest;
the skirt falls smooth and straight.
Barbara Bell sew-rite perforated
Pattern No. 1890 is for sizes II,
IL, 13, IA, 16 and 18. Size IL. 4
yards of 39-inch; % 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.
It's new exciting bigger
than ever! The Spring and Sum-
mer STYLIST contains ga pages Of
sewing information - free pattern
and free knitting instructions
printed inside. Send rs cents to-
day.
Evening star., 1949-03-18
Readers Clearing House
Contributions and requests

Contributions and requests
must be accompanied by the
sender's full name and ad-
dress. We will withhold both
and use only initials. Please
address mail to the Readers
Clearing House. Woman's
Page, The Evening Star.
Washington 4.
Views expressed in the
Clearing House are not neces-
sarily those of The Star and,
as 1t is obviously impossible
for us to test all recipes sub
mitted, we cannot assume re-
sponsibility for them.
Betsy Cas,OeH
Evening star., 1949-03-18
YOUTH BED?

| fFrom1 Mrs. l.. Nd. d., F1tfJ6fJ
I. have q small girl 20 months
old and am expecting q baby in
July. I am in q dither about what
sort of bed to get. Do the readers
think a youth bed for the Oldest
and let the new baby take over the
crib? I have thought of a bassinet
(small beO for the baby and leav-
ing the girl in her crib, but in six
months time the baby will need a
larger bed. If youth bed Is the
best, would like to get her used
to it before the new arrival. Are
there any hints as to keeping her
in at nights until she is used to
not depending on sides all the way
down? All answers will be big
help.
DISPOSABLE BOTTLES.
(Fron, Mrs. A. E. B., Mt. Rainier }
In reply to w. F. W., Rockville
have been using the new dis
possible bottles for over three
months and wouldn't do without
them. How any one would want
to pass up this opportunity. I can't
imagine. feel I am lucky that
my baby came at the right mo-
ment. know Of no disadvantages
to date and the only thing I can
think Of, Is how you can put these
bottles in q bottle holder 50 the
baby can feed himself" but per-
haps there is q way around 1t, for
I haven't been confronted with 1t
as yet. At the onset. the method
of preparing the bottles may ap-
pear clumsy and slow but you
grow out of it In q hurry. I In
dorse the latest addition to "help-
full hints to mothers" The baby
requires no ''bubbling" during q
feeding, and there Is no breakage
and, most of all, look at the time
you save by not sterilizing bottles.
ANSWERS TO REQUESTS.
From Mrs. G.. S. T.. Washing
ton.)
Here are some answers to recent
questions which I submit to you.
To the lady with the hand worked
crazy quilt. They are rare now but
I have seen two of them. They
were not quilted. They were
simply lined with sateen or silk,
without filler. Fastened to the
quilt only at the edges. They were
considered a sample of the makers S
skill and used as coverlets.
For Mrs. G. r. I suggest sachets
for home made favors for the
young ladies.
For Mrs. v. E. K. I keep my
recipes and other clippings in en-
velopes market as to their con-
tents.
To Mrs. C. H. B. To keep con-
fectioners sugar from hardening,
keep in fruit jars.
Evening star., 1949-03-18
NAIL BITING.
fFron1 Mrs. c. w. H., ArlingtonD

'fFrom Mrs. C. w. H.. Arlington,
For Mrs. K. A. A.. Washington
II more parents would worry abou
what is causing mail biting" ant
less how to stop it, they'd solv'
the problem automatically. I hat
that problem as a child. in fact
until out of high school. M!
parents tried everything to stol
it in the way of scolding, medicine
on my finger nails and even {
professional manicure as re.
ward. From experience. may
say that the more a child is re-
minded Of the fact. the more vol
scold him about, the worse 1t viii
get. Nail biting is a nervous reac.
ton due to something botherine
the child or just q high-strung
nervous personality. It can be
brought about by tension In the
home, worry over school work OF
too much nagging.
I would suggest that every one
try to keep the boy from getting
upset unnecessarily. and above all
don't nag at him for nail biting
I used to bite my nails quite un-
consciously while reading an alb
sorbing story $50 I tried chewing
gum and at the movies, I would
keep my gloves on. They're gentle
reminders not to bite f1ngernails
He may stop the habit and then
start again. To this day I fnd
bite a f1ngernail every so often.
I read not long ago that boy
in his teens needs all the sym
pathy and understanding you can
give him. as he is using all his
capacity just to grow. Maybe ex-
pecting too much perfection fol
his age could be making him
nervous.
Getting interested in some kind
Of handicraft as a hobby might
help, busy fingers can't be bitten
Knitting for a girl would be ideal
It's during idle moments that nails
usually get bitten.
LAMP SHADES?
fFron Mrs. C. M. c.. Washington
Do you know Of any place (not
further than New York; where
could go to learn the professional
making Of lamp shades? I am In
terested in paper shades as well
as all types Of fabric-covered ones
Evening star., 1949-03-18
k2eoi

Here is a flattering and easy-to-
crochet hat. Use 1t on the first
warm days, then straight on
through early summer. Crochet OF
straw yarn and combine with felt
in a contrasting or matching
color. Crochet it in your most be-
coming shade.
To obtain this pattern, send zoe
IN COINS, giving pattern number
your name, address and zone mum.
ber to Peggy Roberts, The Wash
tngton Star, P. O. Box 100, Station
G, New York 10, N. Y.
Evening star., 1949-03-18
CANNED BEANS.
(Fronp N. H., Washinqton.) }

tAsSps ASs W UcfkttStOft"
In answer to one of the requests
from Mrs. c. G., jr., Port Tobacco.
in paper dated February 20:
am giving a recipe that will dress
up the green beans into truly
delicious dish. that men like
especially. Two No. cans or
! quart canned green beans
preferably cut in short pieces
can No. z tomatoes, 2 medium
or large green peppers, 4 me-
dium or 2 large onions. l small
bottle heavy sour cream, 2 table
spoons granulated sugar, 2 table
spoons flour, some margarine or
cooking fat. Cut peppers (after
removing seeds) and onions in
small pieces and saute In cooking
fat. Stir constantly to prevent
burning until cooked tender. Add
tomatoes and bring to boil. Add
sugar. Take out about half cup
of juice and thicken with flour.
Drain juice from beans, and put
in large pan over water. Pour
cooked vegetables in pan with
beans and stir beans into the mix
ture. When it becomes hot again,
stir in thickening and add sour
cream. Stir 1t in and allow to
melt.
Can be served on, slices Of plain
or French toast or as vegetable.
Takes place Of meat In meal If
desired. Really good. Can also be
made day before needed and
heated to serve.
I should appreciate hearing II
Mrs. c. g., jr.. tries this and If
she likes 1t.
(Fron, Mrs. L. J. X, WashingtonJ
Try chopping little onion and
boil 1t with the beans. It takes
away that canned" taste. They
may also be creamed.
OATMEAL COOKIES.
(Fronl Mrs. M. L. B., Ft. BelDoirD
This is in reply to request for
oatmeal cookies. It does not re-
quire molasses, but does make
wonderful cookies. The large-type
oats make better than the small,
fine ones: 2 eggs. 4 cups oats, 2
cups flour, 2 cups sugar, l teaspoon
cinnamon, l teaspoon baking
powder. " teaspoon soda. pinch
of salt, 4 tablespoons hot water, /
cup raisins, / cup nuts, l cup lard
and butter. Cream lard and but
ter. And sugar and well-beaten
eggs. Mix cinnamon. baking pow
der, soda and salt in hot water.
Chop nuts and raisins separately
on medium food chopper. Now
add nuts, raisins, flour and oats
alternately with hot water mix
Evening star., 1949-03-18
LEMON PIE RECIPES.
(Fronl Mrs. W. D. w.,
Wnsh{n0f0r

In answer to Mrs. @. w. L.,
Washington for lemon chiffon pie
recipe I'm very happy to give her
mine. It has never failed and
really out Of this world.
Lemon Chiffon Pie: tablespoon
gelatin, ~ cups milk. 3 egg yolks,
3 egg whites, p cup sugar. u Gun
lemon juice. SoaI ~----.-- III "a
cup Of the milk 5 minutes. scald
remaining cup Of milk in small
saucepan. Beat egg yolks and
gradually add sugar and salt. Add
egg yolk mixture to hot milk and
cook till it begins to thicken. STIR
ring constantly. Remove from
fire, add dissolved gelatin and stir
till blended. Pour into large bowl
and cool In refrigerator. Then.
add lemon juice and last fold in
stifly beaten egg whites. Chill
till it starts to set, then pour into
baked pie shell and spread a gen.
erous layer Of whipped cream over
the top. Chill till ready to serve.
Here's another lemon pie recipe
my family goes for in a big way.
Lemon Custard Pie: / cup sugar.
2 tablespoons butter. 2 tablespoons
flour, yolks of 2 eggs, rind and
juice Of lemon. cup milk, whites
Of 2 eggs. Mix sugar, butter. flour,
egg yolks and grated rind and
lemon juice. Add milk and fold
in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour
into unbakeed pie shell which has
been sprinkled lightly with flour.
Bake In 375 degrees oven for about
IS minutes.
CLEANING HOOKED RUGS.
(From E. o. H., WashtngtonJ
Some one asked about cleaning
hooked rugs. I haven't seen an
answer 30 would like to tell her
how I freshen mine. I hook my
own from strips Of old pieces Of
woolens. Sweep and shake the
rug. Make suds Of white or other
neutral soap, and with brush,
scrub a small area and wipe the
suds with clean cloth, wet. but not
Sopping. Do only a small space
about IL inches square, because it
is best not to get the burlap back
ing wet.
I put my rugs on the kitchen
table where they will be perfectly
fiat and work fast. AS long as the
back doesn't get wet. the rug can
be thrown on the floor to dry
slowly.
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HERB GARDEN?
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Evening star., 1949-03-18
VIOLET REBELLION?

Will some one tell me What 10
do for some violets I have that
won't bloom? A friend leaving
town brought nine potted violets
and asked me to start a leaf or
leaves of each and If she returned
she would take them. I took from
each plant. a leaf not the largest
nor smallest, but a healthy
medium. Kept them in water
four months and when good roots
started. planted them in soil from
under trees, sand, ETC., and yester-
day after taking them out to see
if they were growing I found
them just as I planted them.
Roots same and mother leaf green.
So threw pots and all out. eight
months and no leaves.
Each of the plants she gave me
threw off 4 or 5 blossoms SO I
wrote the color on as stick and
stuck in soil. I put them in bath
tub in warm water until top soil
is damp every Friday and If too
dry put a little water in saucer dish
between times. Why don't they
bloom? They are full of new
leaves, clean and healthy (were
full of white bugs when she gave
them, but I got rid of them).
would like to know why they must
be watered from the bottom. Sev-
eral friends say they always water
from top, but instructions say
bottom watering. I've come to
the conclusion that they are the
most overrated. tiresome plant
ever saw and am considering
pitching them after their leaves
Have been using eggshell, too
Evening star., 1949-03-18
TALLAHASSEE.
(Fror L. L. H., ArItngton.)

As I have not seen any reply 10
the lady In Mount Rainier asking
about information on Tallahassee.
Fla, thought I might be able to
help her, as spent Christmas and
most of January there. It Is a
very nice city. about the size OF
Bethesda, Md. I think probably
about $4,000 or 10000 population
Good schools, Of course, and the
Florida State University Is located
there formerly the Women's Col
lege) but now q co-educational
institution, with about 5000 stu
dents and q very fine curriculum.
The university and the fact that
Tallahassee Is the State capital,
are the two controlling factors in
the life of the town. There are
churches, two of which are over
100 years old; schools. stores, not
large department stores, but q
mail-order house has q fairly large
store there. The needs of the
town are cared for mostly through
individual shops, some Of which
are very fine.
Tallahassee's climate Is not
really tropical, but not really cold.
They sometimes have freezes. but
this winter has been unusually
warm during the day, but cool at
night. The vegetation is beautiful,
azaleas and camellias being at the
height Of their beauty while I was
there. You SEQ many palm trees
and much Of the Spanish moss.
Very good farming country, as it
is In the so-called hill country, but
very gentle ones.
AS for housing, I understand 1t
isn't easy to find one there, but,
Of course. it can be done. If you
would write the Chamber Of Com
merce, I'm sure they would be glad
to answer any further questions
you may have, or If can assist
you with any other Information. I
would be glad to do so-RCH has
my number.
$50
PHuODENDRON.
Iron, Mrs. c. W. c.. Wdshinno-
ton)
In answer to Mrs. r. o. s. re-
garding her philodendron that
grows fast and has only a single
vine, If she will take a small wire
hairpin and catch the vine up with
it and stick it into the flower pot,
it will soon take root and then
begin sending out new shoots. This
suggestion originally came from a
florist.
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PLEA?
(From Mrs. c. r. G., ArlingtonJ
Since the RICH is for an ex-
change of ideas. and for the bet
terment Of our home and commu-
nifty life, I feel this may be in
cluded in your column. Will all
Of you who believe in prayer.
pray daily for the guidance Of
our President, and all the world
leaders who are striving for
world peace?
Evening star., 1949-03-18

Eight months wasted and no
flowers. Kept In four north win
dows. Please. RICH print thisl
It's the first time I've asked for
help and am so disguised.
.*AA
sYRNIKI.
(From Mrs. B. L. B.. ArlingtonJ
For Mrs. c. A. c., Falls Church:
syrniki-3 pounds cottage cheese.
l cup flour, 6 egg yolks. salt. pep
per. Squeeze cheese dry, using
thin linen cloth. Mix cheese with
flour, egg yolks, salt and pepper.
Beat until thoroughly blended.
Shape into long rolls about 2
inches in diameter. Slice into l.
inch pieces and dust pieces well
with flour. Brown in butter on
both sides, then bake in hot oven
400 degrees for a few minutes to
complete cooking. Serve hot with
sour cream.
MINUTE FROSTING.
(From Miss J. M. D., RockvilleJ
For Mrs. C. w. NJ, Washington:
Try taking your seven-minute
frosting off the stove completely
as soon as the frosting looks white
and creamy, though still very thin.
Then, leaving it over the hot water.
beat with an electric mixer until
thick enough to spread. If it
sometimes is a little slow in reach
ing the desired thickness, replace
the hot water with cold. I imagine
you would get the same results
with q hand beater only not SO
quickly. have used this recipe
many, many times and when I
cooked the frosting the full seven
minutes, or until thick. a hard
crust always formed on top, how
ever, when use the above meth
cd, the frosting stays creamy and
soft.
Also, I want to thank Mrs. B. P.
r. for the information given IN
answer to my recent request for
instructions for crocheting .
French beret.
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CEDAR RAPIDS?
(From Mrs. S. L., Silver Spring)
I would like to know from some
helpful reader something about
Cedar Rapids. Iowa. The most
important thing is how cost OF
living compares to Washington.
We would need a f1ve-room house
or two bedroom apartment there.
Are wages similar? Climate?
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OLD PEWTER.
(Fron1 Mrs. X. A. A., WaShingtorJ
In answer to the lady's question
about how to brighten up old
pewter, I used the metal soap pads
which come packaged at the store
and secured the pewter till it fairly
shone. It improved an old pitcher
~ wilma I'M Y,or cort
Evening star., 1949-03-18
HERB GARDEN?

(From E. L. r., ArlingtonJ
am anxious to find out where
I can locate herb plants. particu-
larly Minimum Basil" which is
planted between hag-stones.
Would also like to ask whether 1t
Is hard to start a small herb gar
den and which is the best book
on the subject for q beginner?
Evening star., 1949-03-18

ture. The dough should be hard
enough to hold a good shape when
mixing is completed. Pat small
amounts out in cookie shapes and
bake on creased sheet in moderate
oven. I hope that you have good
luck with this recipe and like them
as well as we do.
GERAN1UMS?
(From Mrs. r. B. r., Falls
Church,
This is an sos on geraniums.
Our plants were purchased early
last summer and placed in outside
window boxes, where they get sun
most of the day, yet despite a
rich leafmold soil with commercial
fertilizer added they did not grow
and the few blooms were sickly
looking. They have been in the
basement this winter and have
grown, branching out nicely, but
recently all the lower leaves fell
off, and now as fast as new ones
come on the older leaves wither
and fall. The soil has been kept
moist at all times. Please. will
some one successful with gera-
NUNS come to my rescue?
Evening star., 1949-03-18

(Fronp Mrs. L. J. X, WashingtonJ
Try chopping a little onion and
boil it with the beans. It takes
away that canned" taste. They
may also be creamed.
Evening star., 1949-03-18

The Franz Lehar Memorial al
bum is offered by AL Goodman
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John Mclntire Nominated
To Head Montgomery PIA

John A. McIntire, westmore-
land Hills, president Of the West
brock Parent-Teacher Association,
has been nominated as president
Of the Montgomery County Coun-
Gil of PTAs. He would succeed
Nathan r. Gilbert. Chevy Chase.
who Is retiring after two terms.
Mr.. McIntire heads a slate sub
mitted by a nominating commit
tee. The election will be held May
"a at Gaithersburg.
Nominees for vice presidencies
are M. L. DuAfars. Silver Spring:
Mrs. Albert H. Gattley. jr.. Glen
Echo: Harlan v. Hadley. Bannock-
burn; Guy Jewel, Damascus: B. z.
Kile. Gaithersburg. and Frank H.
Wiley. Kensington.
Mrs. Julia Sharpless. Silver
Spring, was nominated as secre-
tary: Mrs. II. w. Hobbs. Takoma
Park, assistant secretary. and
Clarence w. Phillips, Bethesda.
treasurer.
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Business Federation
Asks 2-Tier Stadium
To Seat 10000

The Federation of Business
Mems Associations last night rec
commended the construction Of q
two-tier stadium here with a pos
sible capacity of 10000 persons.
The association emphasized that
the cost of such a stadium over
|, that of other such projected enter
nrises would be minimized by
eliminating "esthetic aspects"
The National Capital Park and
Planning Commission has Endorsed
the idea Of q stadium on East
Capitol street, north OF the Ar
mory, on Government property.
Representative Harris. Demo-
crat, Of Arkansas, and a member
of the House District Committee.
last week introduced bill pro-
viding for the development and
financing of a self -liquidating sta
dium with capacity of sc, 900 per-
sons. The bill would create COM
mission for planning, developing
and operating the stadium. Rep
resentative Harris has indicated he
favors the site near the Armory.
In other business last night, the
business group recommended that
the District sales tax bill be
amended to permit the retention
by retailers of per cent of the
amount they collect in sales tax
to reimburse them for handling
the levy. This system now is in
effect In Maryland.
The association also expressed
appreciation to Chairman Nc
Grath Of the Senate District Com
mittee for his recommendation of
an additional ST, 1000. 900 Federal
payment to the District.
The businessmen met In the
American Security and Trust Co.
Building. Fifteenth and H streets
NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-04-21
BAcKACHE,
LEG PAINS May
BE DANGER SIGN

II the Is miles Of kidney tases and nissn
Scs's work vel. poisonous waste nates
sts,s in the blood. These poisons may star
narrins baekacses, rheumatic pains, ies
rains, inss of pep and ensrgy. getting up
nixh.s. swelling. pufhness undsr the eye~
headaches and dizziness.
Don't v.itl Ask your traxgist fcr Deans
piIh. n stimnisnt diuretse. sssd s-Seeasf aic
b rninions fer over 30 yesrs. Deans give
happy relief and via help tbs Is mills q
ktdnsy tubes hush cut pe4ssoces wes0
60 your blood Get Deaa's PdA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-04-21

per cent above the Agvre al tae
end Of March last year.
Two major sources a revenues
gasoline taxes and the Z per cen;
sales tan. continued 70 show gains
The largest loss was On motor We
hicle licenses. because Of legisla-
tive changes that DELAYED then
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-04-21
Tax Receipts Show
Drop in Maryland

BALTIMORE, April binary
lands tax receipts are declining
slightly. according to the March
report Of State Controller James
J. Lacy.
Receipts still are running above
last year, however.
The report also reflected the
disappearance of the States treas
ury surplus. which was more than
SIS, 000. 900 at the end Of Febru-
airy. Now 1t Is estimated as ST.
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s52 $50 as Of the end Of the ascal
year June 80.
Most of the difference vas ap-
propriated by the Legislature at
Gov. Lanes behest for building
new facilities at Maryland q
mental and tuberculosis hospitals.
At the end of March. tax col
lections for the current fiscal
year were s75,232.972. about los
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Bolxoc Finds Apartment

PARIS tSf.-Tne acute scaUrE
shortage continues 10 cast il
shadow over Paris. When the
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issuance this year and made them
fall due N April instead Q! MART
hereafter.