Evening star., 1953-04-10
LANGLEY POINT,
PHILIPPINES.
MRS. p. E. O., Burke)


inquired about living condi-
tions at Langley Point, Philip
pine Islands. I recently re-
turned from three most en-
joyable years there. The
climate is tropical, very much
like Washington in the sum-
mertiine, with the humidity
very high. For clothing, cotton
and washable silks are most
desirable and in large quanti-
ties as you will change at least
twice a day. Nylon and like
materials were impracticable
as they do not absorb moisture.
AS for woolens, take light
weight ones which will serve
you in San Francisco on your
way out and the first few days
on the boat and for trips you
may make to China, Japan or
other cold climates while you
are there. Also you would need
them for leave in Baguio,
where you will need golf1ng
clothes such as you would wear
In any cool climate. Take large
quantities of shoes, enough to
last your tour and these are
best of the Sandal-type which
takes care of the problem Of
your feet swelling.
The quarters are furnished
nicely and completely in native
rattan and hemp rugs, re-
frigerators, stoves and most
have deep freezers, vacuum
cleaners and sewing machines.
All you need to take are your
favorite toasters, mixers. etc.,
all kitchen equipment, all
household and table linens,
china, silverware and glass
ware. Glassware always seemed
to be a problem as there was
never enough and no chance
to replace it. would suggest
that you go to a dime store and
buy about two dozen Of each
kind Of glass, including plenty
Of tall ones for cold drinks.
While there are lamps in the
quarters, there never are
enough so any you can bring
help. Also pictures and other
objects of art to add the
personal touch go to make
them liveable.
Before you leave, be sure to
put your name on all available
mailing lists for your favorite
department store, the mail
order catalogues, and keep
your charge accounts open.
The local markets and Navy
Exchange usually can take
care of your immediate and
urgent needs, but on the whole
you will do better ordering
from the States and these
orders come out anywhere from
two or three weeks.
It would be wise to keep in
mind that it is a long trip
across the Pacific and laundry
is a problem, on the trip and
even when you get there.
If you have a record player
radio you will enjoy it. though
your records will require at
tention to keep from warping.
Books suffer badly from mil
dew, so they are best left at
home, and there is an excellent
library on the base.
If you would like to call me
you can obtain my telephone
number from the Readers
Clearing House and I would
be more than glad to help you
in any way I can.
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CLEVELAND, OHIO?
MRS. G. F., Falls Church,
If there is a resident in
the area whose hometown" is
Cleveland, Ohio, I would ap-
preciate so much learning
about Cleveland. I am par
ticularly interested in rental
and buying conditions there
and which sections are the
most desirable for the middle
class" family, with children.
We would like to get out Of
the city proper into q suburb
where the children might have
yards to play in and room to
stretch" About how many
miles away from the city
would be considered "out" in
Cleveland and how are trans
portation facilities then?
Do costs of living compare
with Washington. D. c.? I un-
derstand that Cleveland is an
industrial city. Would it be
considered a dirty" one in
general, or would this be con-
fined to certain areas only?
The schools in the Middle
West have a reputation for be-
ing grand-iS this true or not?
All comments from any one
who has lived in Cleveland
would also be welcome.
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GREASE STAINS.
mrs. T. J. K, Mount RGinier)
To remove grease stains:
Soak articles in cleaning fluid.
Place in a dishpan, cover them
with the cleaning fluid and let
them soak ten minutes. Then
wiring them out and wash as
usual.
To prevent grease stains:
Wash articles. Use a launder-
ing compound in creamy, white
form. Make a solution by
mixing one part of the product
with twelve parts of water.
Then dip the napkins into it,
as you would starch, wiring
them out. and let them dry
for ironing. Grease will wash
right out Of napkins treated
this way. These paragraphs
are from an article in the jan
uary 1858 issue of Good House.
keeping Magazine.
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CANCELLED STAMPS.
IN. L. L., Mount R1inierD