Evening star., 1950-11-16
Readers Clearing House
ro,d,c..d hv RETsY rAsWElI
Conducted by BETSY cASWELL
s. O. s.

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S. o. s.
(From E. X. S.. Washington.)
I have always enjoyed reading
the RICH. but this is my first time
to have occasion to write and ex-
press my thanks for this help
full and valuable feature Of The
Star. For a number of months,
however. 7 have been on detail
in Tokyo and missed this column
terribly. Now I am back in the
States on leave and in need Of
some information which I hope
some kind reader can supply.
For years I have had back
condition which made it neces-
sary for me to return to the United
States to secure medical attention.
My doctor has advised me that I
must obtain a firm foam rubber
mattress which I must use over a
solid wood base. Springs Of any
type are not to be used. Now,
my problem is that up to the
present time have been unable
to locate any place that will sell
me a foam rubber mattress unless
I buy a box spring also. I have
tried every place I know, and it
seems these mattresses are avail
able only if one is willing to buy
a box spring. AS I have abso-
lutely no need for a box spring
having to buy one anyway in
order to get the mattress seems
to be an unnecessary expense.
If any of the readers know Of a
place in Washington or surround
ing area which will supply me
with a foam rubber mattress with
out my having to buy the box
spring to get it,. it will certainly
be appreciated IL they will rush
the information to me as soon as
possible through this column as
my leave has almost expired and
I must soon return to Japan and
want to take one back with me.
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GENEOLOGY.
From Mrs. o. c. s., WGshingt0n.)
To Mrs. D. r. S., Arlington: You
are missing all the fun of collect
ing family history when you hire
geneologist for all your work
Many times that is necessary if
you are unable to travel where you
have to do original research, but
for things that can be done here.
one can do much oneself.
Arm yourself with all the family
history you can get from the old
sters in the family and take your
self to the geneology department
of the Congressional Library An
mex. Pension records, war records
and census rolls are at the
Archives Building. The persons in
charge Of these records are most
helpful.
II you have any flair for doing
research you will be fascinated by
this work. The annex is open
Sunday afternoons and evenings
so that you can have that time
there. Good luck to you.
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LIVER PUDDING?
ECONOMY TIP.
From Miss E. S.. WasI,ington.)
Can any one furnish a recipe fo1
liver pudding or "puddin" as it was
called in the old days? 1t is a
Pennsylvania Dutch concoction,
made. probably at butchering time.
May I also say thanks tardily
for the numerous answers to my
question about how to mix Eng
lish mustard.
Here are some suggestions
Don't throw away any felt hats
because Of the small crowns.
Steam them lover teakettle spc;-...
or pressure cooker vent) ano
stretch over a stew pan or other
appropriately sized pan or bowl.
They can easily be enlarged to
come down on the head for cur
rent of -the-face style.
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EXERCISE GROUP.
from A. L. l., W1shington.)
An exercise and posture group
for women will meet at Roosevelt
Center. Thirteenth and Upshur
streets NV, each Tuesday and
Thursday, from to 8 pm.
The group will be under the di-
rection of June Blair. Bring
clothing suitable for exercising
For further information telenhone