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Evening star., 1952-12-18
TO sTIFFEN CRINoLINE
Mrs. E. l.. WnShin1tonl

mrs. E. L.. Washington
For Mrs. c. M. L.: / have
used marshmallows to stiffen
straw hats, very successfully.
Perhaps they would stiffen
crinoline, as, we'll. I can't say
what the proportions would be,
but suggest dissolving one
marshmallow in u cup warm
water, and experimenting with
a piece Of crinoline. Dip it on
the solution and let it dry. If
it isn't stiff enough, use less
water in making the solution.
I am a constant reader of
the Clearing House, and find it
very interesting.
Evening star., 1952-12-18
Gurnish for Duck

Next time you are serving roast
duckling. surround it with pine
apple slices that have been
lightly Drowned in a little butter
or margarine. This makes a pretty
and delicious main course for a
company meal.
Evening star., 1952-12-18
Sandwich Spread

Delicious sandwich spread for
lunch boxes: Mash sardines and
mix with cream cheese, finely
grated onion and a dash of lemon
juice. Add salt and pepper to
taste.
Evening star., 1952-12-18
"WACKY CAKE;
ANSWER TO QUERY.
III I H1InffoniIlol

For Mrs. H. P. S., Falls
Church. Have recently bought
cook book at a bazaar by the
Women of St. Matthews Parish
Pinkney Memorial Church, Hy-
attsvllle, Md. Looking through
it I saw a recipe for "Wacky
Cake" Have not tried it, but
it sounds much like one I made
years ago and misplaced recipe.
"Wacky Cake" One and a
half cups flour, 3 rounded ia
blespoons cocoa, l cup sugar, l
scant teaspoon soda, " teaspoon
salt. Sift dry ingredients into
pan, make 3 wells. In one put
5 tablespoons melted shorten
ing; in one put l teaspoon va
nilla; the last. ! tablespoon vine
gar. Over all pour l cup water.
Mix with fork. Bake 80 to 35
minutes in 350-degree oven.
For Mrs. r. j. S.. Alexandria:
Iced cakes made with egg whites
are never placed into a bread
box or cake box. Moisture
forms and results in a weepy
or sugary icing. Place cakes
on plate with a cake cover over
or keep in oven at night. The
icing keeps the cake moist, but
place only in a dry place, tin
or aluminium cake boxes have a
tendency to do this with any
thing except cookies or crackers
already dried out.
X y X X
ROASTING TURKEY?
mrs. A. G., Arlington)
I hope some kind reader can
tell me how to roast a turkey
in an electric roaster. Thanks
giving Day was my first at
tempt and our turkey. alas, was
sad looking sight. Even
though I roasted it two hours
longer than the directions said,
it still did not brown all over.
The breast was almost white,
and. of course, being overlooked,
it fell apart when it was carved.
Had I roasted it Is minutes per
pound in a 325-degree oven it
would have been absolutely
white at the time was to take
it out. / did use a 325 oven,
but I left it in 2 extra hours.
I basted it about once every
half hour, quickly, so the heat
wouldn't escape. I want to
roast another turkey for Christ
mas and I do so want to serve
a delicious, moist, golden brown
turkey. I hope some one will
give me detailed directions for
using my electric roaster. It is
a famous brand, supposedly the
best.
X X X X
ROACHES.
I'M. X. w., W1shingt0n)
For the lady troubled with
reaches. My sure-fire and
time-tested method of getting
rid of them, and fast, just use
borax as it comes from the box.
Shake around baseboards and
water pipes, shelves of cabinets,
etc. and you will never have
reaches. For the first week you
may see one or two crawling
around half dead but after that
you'll have none. Some people
mix a little sugar with the
borax but I have always used
just plain borax and it always
works. ...-
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-04
Winter Good Time To
Check SilO Repairs
And MOldy Silage

Now. while you're emptying the
silo. is a good chance to give 1t a
foot by foot check-up. says the Del
aware Agricultural Extension Ser
vice. Examining the silO at eye level
as YOU take out the silage is the
best means Of planning repairs.
Chipping and rough spots are
caused by thawing and freezing,
and the rust and corrOsion from
acids. Clipped silOs deteriorate
rapidly and cause spoilage later.
Farmers often notice moldy sill
age as they work down through the
silo. Mold organisms can grow only
where there is air carrying oxygen
Surface mold. or mold on the out
side edges of the silo, is a fairiy
common occurrence. Too much
mold on the orter edges might in
dicate cracks in the walls. Mold
through the center Of the silage in.
dicates a poor pack with a lot o.
/ tranped air,
! Cracks can he noted and repaired
next summer. The poor pack can b.
corrected another year, bv a firm
pack that does not trap air.
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-04
Pain That Is Good
For You

Mother Nature sometimes pun
ishes US for our own good Pain is
a danger signal-a sign that some
thing is wrong. This warning may
come as a headache or stomach
ache.
Headaches are more common
than colds and are responsible for
much suffering and loss Of time.
The causes are many. When you
have one occasionally, you can
usually think back to discover the
probable cause. if they are persis.
tent. only a physician can be de-
pended upon to get to the bottom of
the trouble. He will treat the con-
dition producing the pain-nOt just
to deaden the ache with temporary
remedies.
A stomach ache needs more
prompt attention. but not your own
You should see your doctor at once
when a sharp. colicky pain starts
anywhere in the abdomen. 1t may
mean appendicitis or some other
inflammation. and home remedies
may cause harm. Never take a cath.
artic at such a time. Consult your
| physician first
/ Are you interested in further ad
vice regarding these pains that are
good for you? You can obtain book
lets explaining the causes, care ant
cure from: Public Health Educa
tion. State Board of Health. Dover
Delaware
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-04
University Finds
Sudan Grass High
Quality Feed

A study conducted at the Della
ware Agricultural Experimental
Station. last summer. shows that
Sudan grass is a good quality live
stock feed.
MANY have questioned the food
value OF Sudan grass. 1t makes a
good supplemental pasture, but
many farmers felt that it was not
as good as feed as other pasture
crops" said T. A. Baker, who made
the study.
Grass was clipped each morning
fed to the cows. and analyzed. The
COWS ale an average of III pounds
of grass per day.
Analysis showed that the Sudan
contained 86 percent moisture, SO
each COW got 25-1i2 pounds of dry
material and IL pounds of TDN (to-
tai di2estible nutrienD. Three
pounds of this II was protein.
This amount is enough for 1905
pound COW to produce so pounds ol
/ percent milk per day, without any
supplemental feed
This is the only known expert.
ment on the feed value of Sudan.
said Baker. land we feel it iustifie'
recommending it as a pasture croD
This years tests were run on th'
Common variety. We plan to repea
it next year on some Of the newe'
varieties"
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-04
Religion In Books
By Roy L. TaWes

THE ROMANCE OF DOORBELLS
by Eugene Dinsmore Dolloff. Jud-
son Press, Philadelphia. $3.50. The
authors 1t Can Happen Between
Sundays found a ready market, and
this title will prove helpful, too
For old and young ministers alike
these chapters have something of
worth to say on pastoral calling.
Two very good chapters are The
Work of an Evangelist and Ques-
tiOns Answered. I'VE are confident
that the most adequate preparation
for preaching comes through
knowing folks on the levels Of their
living. Jesus majored in the prac-
tice of mingling with people. He
sensed their needs, understood
their aspirations, knew their heart
hunger. His was the authority of
knowledge and understanding
gained through and stimulated by
companionship with men. women
and children as groups and as in
dividuals.
WHILE YOU SLEPT by John T
Flynn. Devin-Adair Company
/ Publishers, New York. $3.50. Free
from prejudiced opinion and care
/ less comment, and crowded witt
/ facts, here is the story of the Com
munist conquest of China and th'
/ tragedy in Korea. If only ther,
were some sure way to get the un
( informed to read it! There is al
amazing account of how prOpa
ganda was used in the press, owe
the air, and on the screen to enlis
support for a program that ha
ended by delivering almost all o
Europe and Asia into the hand
OF Russian communism. Bold AM
strong is the chapter on The Blum
ders That Lost a Continent" l.
a moment in our history when W
needed above all things an inform
ed and resOlute leadership, clOsel
identified with the spiritual life c
( America, we were leaderles:
Worse, we were at the mercy c
men who had become enamOure
of values and forms of life allie
to our nature"
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-04
Prevent Accidents In
1852 Is Plea Of
Safety Council

Here we go into another year!
May it be a record year for accident
prevention says the Delaware Safe
ty Council.
Now is the time to make New
Years resolutions, so the Council
has made a few for all drivers 10
add to their list. Resolve to stick to
them for a safe and happy new
year. Resolve to:
Avoid driving when under the in.
fluence Of liquor.
Travel only at safe speeds.
Check your car periOdically-make
repairs promptly.
Follow at safe distances.
Give proper hand signals.
Never pass vehicles on curves ol
hills.
Be prepared to stop at intersec
tions and railroad crossings.
Drive as you think the other guy
should drive.
Let's not be thOUghtless and reck
! less in our driving as we go into. ;
new year. AS winter begins reduced
visibility-either because of rain
sleet, snow or the mere fact tina
our DAYS are quite short at thii
time of year-may bring your cal
/ dangerously close TO an acciden
before yOu realize it. Wet. snow.
or lev streets may prevent you
stopping in time. so remember thi
I Ihyme.
Take your time in wintertim
So you can stop on a dime!
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-04
Civilian Plans In
State Drop To 142
feontlnuea trom - 20


Aeronautics Authority disclosed that
there are 142 active civilian planes
in Delaware. This does not include
commercial airline craft using the
county airport.
A breakdown of the number OF
civilian planes is: New Castle
County, 6S; Sussex County, 43, and
Kent County, 81. The total number
shows a decrease from 1850 when
there were 7S planes in New Cas-
tie County, 30 in Sussex and 81 in
Kent County.
The airport manager said the
figures compiled by the national
agency are close in line with the
results of a survey of private planes
conducted in connection with civil
defense. Mr.. Martin is state chlei
of aviation for civil defense.
There are about three times as
many private pilots as there ar'
civilian planes in the state.
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-04
Bay Area off BOwers
COUered With Oil Slick
Ccontinued from first page,

"If this oil should settle on some
of the oyster beds around Bowers" "
he added, cit looks like the owners
will take a loss"
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife re-
ported Monday that some shad,
tagged in the Hudson and COnnec-
ticut Rivers, have made appearan-
ces in Delaware Bay, and that re-
cent catches by fishermen have
been respectable"
"Shad could spawn in conditions
like this" Captain Dean observed,
"but they wouldn't live"
The Delaware Water Pollution
Commission has conducted research
in the Mispillion and BrOadkill
Rivers, other tributaries Of the bay.
Other agencies interested in keep
ing the Delaware Bay and River
clear and free from pollution are
the Interstate Commission on the
/ Delaware River Basin (INCODELl
and [ he Atlantic States Marine
/ Fisheries Commission.
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-04
Interesting Calendar
At Farmers Bank

The Farmers Bank of the State
Of Delaware 1852 Calendar shows
the dream of the Delaware Memoir
ial Bridge. back in the days of our
/ forebearers:
The illustration shows an early
steam ferry similar to those used
to cross the Delaware River around
1815-a slow and precarious con-
nectiOn in the almost nOneXistent
highway system of the young Re
public In great contrast is the
sweeping span of the new Della
ware Memorial Bridge. bringing
the super highways Of Delaware
and New Jersey together in a mat
ter of minutes.
Back in the late 160Os, the Della
ware River was an almost impas-
sable obstacle to any traveller.
+ George Fox. the English Quaker,
and his party crossed from New
Castle, Delaware, to Salem. New
Jersey by swimming their horses
by the sides of Indian canoes and
underwent many difficulties"
j. By Colonial days, river transpor-
tatiOn was less hazardous and fast
, er than travelling by land; never
theless, each trip was considered
carefully and many preparations
were made. The people of New Jer-
sey were accustomed to crossing
the river to vote in New Castle and
to attend church at Old Swedes
now Holy Trinity Church in vii
mingtOn. and were under the juris,
. dictiOn of the Court in New Castle
The earliest public record of any
= ferry is a petition in 1924 for a reg
ular and well managed ferry be
tween New Castle and Salem. Fer
ries were operated between thest
points of and on until 1901 when I
regular service was established b.
Act of the Delaware LEGISLATURE.
Through two centuries. passen
ger travel crossing the DelawaT
las progressed from wooden ferrie
3. TO a span Of steel. The great bridg
Just completed is one of the few il
The United States where land tTaf
fic crosses over a major interna
tional shipping route. The sixth Lar
s gest suspension bridge in tn
world. it is dedicated to those bray
Americans who gave their lives a
y World War II. 1t affords the Natio
IS an important artery for travel i
n time of peace and is another vita
le link in the defensive power of tn
q COEntTy.
The plans Of men of vision. tn
close cooperation of engineers, bus
G mess men and bankers have mad
such American achievement 20:
IS. sible. For 145 wears. the Farmer
d. Bank Of the State of Delaware hg
y. played a part in developing sue
enterprises. II is proud to have ci'
en- the building of the DelawaI
IS Memorial Bridge its enthusiast
g support and cooperation.
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-04
Save Feed To Boost
Poultry Profits

One of the kest ways that poultry
farmers can increase their profits
is to cut down the feed bill. Frank
Gordy. Extension POultryman at the
University of Delaware, has listed
eight ways to save chicken feed.
l. Feed Il complete ration.
.. Store and handle the feed care
fully
>. Use efficient feeding methods.
T. Full feed for full speed ahead.
5. Cull laying flOcks constantly.
6. Market meat birds earlier.
:. Get rid Of rats and mice.
s. Control parasites and diseases.
THE feed bill is one of the big
aest costs a farmer must pay in
producing either brOilers or eggs,
says GOrdy. BY using feed wisely
I farmers can reduce part of this cost
and boost poultry profits.
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-04
House Called For
Session Next Monday
(eontinued from first pagol

For various reasons no vote was
ever taken on the Republican
sponsored resolution although it
was reported out favorably by Sen
atOr LOngbotham's committee.
Speaker Lawson pointed out We'd
nesday night that unless the resolu-
ton is adopted in the Senate and
the agenda for the session thus
limited there is no reason why the
session cannot be opened up to a
variety of bills, leading to pro-
longed meeting.
The motion Fecessing the House
to the call of the chair was made
at the ilose of a non-prOductive
day by Rep. F. Albert Jones (R-
/ Claymont). the majority leader
BY that time some of the members
had expressed their desire to quit
until after the holidays.
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-04
Low Bids Given On
Three Road Projects
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will be stabilized earth and surface
treated roads leading from the
Selbyville to WilliamsYille highway
to a point in the vicinity Of ROx-
ana.
Walter Roach and Sons, George
town, was low bidder on recon-
structing several streets in Days
borO which connect with highways
leading from the town.
Cantera Construction Co, Will
mington, submitted the low bid OF
1870 for erection of the frames to
hold directional traffic signs near
Farnhurst for traffic using the
Delaware Memorial Bridge.
/ The bidders on he various prof
ects and the amount of their bids
were as follows:
I Contract 1887, county roads 3S1
and 3S7 in Sussex County, 20-foOt
stabilized earth and surface treated
road. 4.798 miles, a federal aiC
project: Scott and Wimbrow, Ber
lin, Md. $112.14850; Walter ROaci
and Sons, Georgetown, $119, ,426
Standard Bitulithic Co. Newark
IN. j.. S126,745.5O; George ant
Lynch, Wilmington. S129.235 Pleas
anton and Edgell, Dover. $1S4,
999.S0: James Julian, ElsmeTe
S147,41O.
: Contract 1923. reconstructini
main Clayton and Baltimore Hun
> dred road in DagsborO. 0.991 miles
Walter Roach and Sons, George
town, S52,037; PleasantOn and Ed
gell. Dover. S53.3726O; Standar
r Bitulithic Co, Newark. n. J.. $5S
/. $3.50; George and Lynch, Wilm
ington. S58,937.
Contract 1866. direction sig
E frames, Farnhurst Interchange
: foundations and erection: Canter
2 Construction Co.. Wilmington, 81
a $40; Standard Bitulithic Co. New
q ark, n. j.. S9.937: Wilson Contract
: ing Co. New Castle. S25,05S.
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-04
Back In Service

KEARNEY. Neb. - (P) - Ben
Kimball. of Lexington. wanted a
pair of surplus Army trousers. He
got just what he was looking for
in a store here.
The trousers fit so we'll they felt
familiar. Kimball looked at the
Army serial number written inside
the trousers-K6481. his number
when he was in the service during
World War H.
1t was the same pair he turned
in at Camp Atterbury. Ind, wher
he was discharged in 1945.
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-04
ABOUT SUSSEX
HOMEMAKERS
By NANCY E. RATLIFF
Home Demonstration Agent

This years record rice supplies
offer plenty Of this popular cereal
food for thrifty new years meals.
Though many kinds of rice are on
markets, the most widely used still
is plain white rice. 1t offers gener-
Gus energy" value and fortunately
goes well with almost any other
food that adds the protein, miner
ais and vitamins it lacks.
The following directions may
come as a surprise to many cooks:
/. Don't wash rice before cooking
if it comes clean from the package.
1t is less apt to be sticky If not
washed before cooking. Bulk rice
may need dry cleaning rubbing
in a towel after picking out husks
and poor grains. If rice must be
washed, use very hot water
Cook rice in as little water as
possible to retain more flavor and
keep texture firm but tender Rice
needs no more than three times its
measure of water for cooking
usually less. One cup of uncooked
rice makes 3 cups cooked-enOugh
/ for six servings. For seasoning, al
/ low 1f2 teaspoon salt for each cup
of uncooked rice.
3. Boil rice gently in a loosely
covered pan. Rough boiling may
break grains and cause rice to boil
over.
4. If cooked according to above
directions. rinsing rice afterwards
/ is unnecessary.
For FLUFFY, DRY RICE with
each grain standing seperate. boil
| gently until tender, or boil part
time. then let the pan stand tightly
/ covered in a warm place so that the
rice finished cooking in its own
steam.
Boiling Method
Stir one cup uncOoked rice into
2 to 2-1I4 cups rapidly boiling salt
ed water use a larger amount Il
you can't keep your heat very low)
Bring back to boiling, then lower
heat until water is just bubbling
Cover loosely and cook slowly 20 tC
! 25 minutes. stirring occasionally
with a fork for even cooking. Re
move lid, reduce heat and let rice
stand minutes 20 dry out
ShOTt-BOil Method
Stir / cuD uncoOked rice into
1-1i2 to 1874 cups rapidly boiling
salted water. Bring back 90 the
boiling point, then lower heat until
water is just bubbling. Cover loose
lv and cook slowly for IS minutes
: Remove pan from direct heat ani
let stand 10 to Is minutes coverel
9 tightly. Serve.
q Rice that is more moist generall
is preferred for patties. croQuette
or a nodded dish To have it mois
but not mushy. cook in a dOubl
boiler or bake in a covered dish /
the oven.
DOuble.BOileF Method
2 Stir cup uncoOked rice int
1874 cups rapidly boiling salte
> water in the upper pan over diTeC
a heat Bring back to boiling and the
set upper pan over boiling wate
; Cook, covered tightly. about As mir
j Utes or until tender, stirring Occ;
q siOnally for even cooking.
Oven Method
p Place l cup UncoOked rice wit
, a half teaspoon salt in a bakin
I, dish. Pour ? to 2-1f4 cups bOilin
= water over rice Cover the dis
tightly and bake in moderate Oye
/, 1850 degrees F.) about As minute
or until rice is tender.
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-04

Now that the holidays are over,
our Noble Grand wants to see all
members back in the Lodge on Mon
day nights. Brothers, for the next 3
months there will be programs of
interest to everyone, some kind Of
Crystal FOunt. So, brothers, you had
better get started.
CO
KirkwOOd Encampment No.
held their first meeting of 1852 last
Wednesday night, with Chief Patri-
arch Paul Porter presiding.
GO
Grand Master Norman c. Waibel
will make his official visit to Ocean
Wave Lodge. of RehObOth, on jan
uary 7th. Members of Crystal FOunt
Lodge are cordially invited to at
tend; and on January 10 tn al
Chosen Friends Lodge of Harring-
ton.
On Thursday. January 10th Eder
Lodge. of Wilmington, will confer
the Bird degree in their lodge room
@
Amity Lodge No. 90, of Camden
gave a Christmas party at the lOdg'
hall last week. Santa Claus pre-
sented gifts to the children of th'
community. They also took SAINTS
and group from the lodge to tn,
Murphy School for Orphans. in Do
yer. Gifts were given to % children
! in that school
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-04
Low COss sIinlng AEethOds

One major change in Internation-
al Nicke's current production pro-
gram Of underground operations
viii be the mining by low cost
methods Of underground ore bodies
Of lower-grade than the Company
has ever worked in the past-nota-
bly, at Creighton Mine. where block
eaving methods will be employed.
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-04
First Buptisf Church
The lille White Church"
~. W. Second Street
Sidney Rowldnd, Pastor

SUNDAY. JANUARY
9:45 a. m.-Church School.
Glasses for all ages. Charles
Thomas, Superintendent.
11:0O a. m.-Morning Worship.
The pastor will preach on the subj
ect, God Gives The Growth.
$50 p. m.-SeniOr B. Y. F. Har-
old Bunting, president.
$50 p. m.-JuniOr B. Y. F.
George Slacum. president
1880 p m.-The Evening Wor-
ship. The pastor will preach on
THE Perpendicular PrOnOUn". Ill
usration by Mrs. Rowland, chalk
artist
Friday. January 11-7:OO p. m
Choir rehearsal. 500 p. m, Prayer
and Praise Service.
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-04
Youngster S Fun
Costly

CRETE. Neb. - (P) - The sim
ple little BIB gun is costing the
city of Crete $50 a week. That's
what it costs to replace light bulbs
shot out by youngsters sporting BB
guns, Light Commissioner c. r.
Weaver reported tO the city coun-
Gil.