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Show WOMAN'S WORLD Decorate Your Closets Before Starting Spring Gleaning WHY not start your spring clean ing in a different way this season? And how Is that done? Well, I'd start with the closets and plan to spend about a week renovating reno-vating them, and getting all the tlothes and other things to be stored In ship-shape condition. Once the tlosets are out of the way, you can toncentrate on the house. Most of us think of closets merely is places to hang and store things, ind as long as they are not filled to overflowing, and are dusted occasionally, oc-casionally, then well and good. But wait a minute, closets can be as attractive at-tractive as other rooms, and if you give them some time and thought, Ihey will serve their purpose better. Take for instance, shoe bags, these will prevent your shoes from being strewn on the floor where they easily accumulate dust, and once they are tucked in the pockets of the bag, which, by the way, can be hung Mi the door or on the back wall of the closet, you will be making intelligent in-telligent use of the space at hand and leaving floor space for a small chest of drawers that can take socks, handkerchiefs and various miscellaneous pieces. Old Fabrics, Oilcloth Even Wallpaper May Be Used It is possible to buy ready-made chests, shoe bags and storage boxes of various types, but frequently it's not possible to get them in styles, colors and sizes to solve your particular par-ticular storage closet problem. In Brighten your closets ... inai tab! iclot that case, make your own, from old fabrics, oilcloth or plastic-treated idoth which is easily wiped off, or n vallpapef may be used as cov eting. One of the most attractive closets I've ever seen used a patriotic theme. The walls of the closet were covered with red and white candy-striped candy-striped paper, the ceiling was covered cov-ered with a dark blue paper sprin-tled sprin-tled with silver stars. Dark blue sol-Id sol-Id cloth was used for the shoe bag, and also as a covering for blanket boxes and other sized boxes usually employed for storing. It was a Joy to look into the closet. Does yours look as attractive? If you already have storage chests and boxes that fit your closet, you may want to do a little face lifting by brand new covering. This is as easy as pasting paper dolls, because many of the boxes and chests may be covered with cloth or wallpaper simply glued on. Mind you, no care- With fresh accessories. less work will do the job effectively, as these are all items that need handling. han-dling. Use a large table such as you would use for cutting and sewing, and see that coverings are fitted carefully for the boxes, and then pasted or glued neatly so that no comers will give or fray. Always plan to use durable coverings as they are easier for working and give wear in the long run. Tailored or Feminine Which WiU Be Yours? The same problem which presents itself with bedrooms is present when we consider doing our closets. Many a woman's heart yearns after pretty-pretty things that involve ribbons, rib-bons, ruffles and other frills. This It all right if it is strictly a girl's Fashion Shoulders on daytime dresses are discreetly padded. They show a tendency to be trim and neat while evening wear shows soft rounded shoulders. As for coats, you'll see many hortie coats with free swinging backs, trim, neat coolie coats, or rather dressy full length coats with a reat deal of waist interest. Hipline Fashion f ' ' - s 111 1 j Vv'V"i l . . ' ' I . v. " ' Black and white pin dot sharkskin suit is pocketed to accentuate the rounded hipline. From Hattie Carnegie's Car-negie's spring collection, the suit boasts breast pocket flaps and diagonal di-agonal button effect with grey braid. room, but when husband and wife share the clcfset, the scheme had best be tailored. Of course, even tailored things' may have a bit of the feminine in them. If ruffled edging is not quite the thing to use in the closet, you can compromise and use a neatly pleated edging which will take away the bareness or plain look on shelf edges. A border of decals also may be used to relieve the plain look, or you even may decide to use an edging cut from wallpaper Jf it works itself it-self easily into the theme or pattern you are using. As to fabrics which may be used, there's tremendous variety from which to choose. A dull-finished oilcloth oil-cloth serves the purpose nicely and is easily cleaned. Glazed chintz, either in stripes or figured, is also a practical prac-tical idea. This latter is especially suitable for shoe bags because it may be laundered readily. r I also have seen very attractive accessories made from flour and sug. ar bags, dyed, naturally to match the color scheme. In this way you can get exactly the color you choose. The material may be stiffly starched and ironed until it is smooth and neat. This type of material is easy to cut and sew, and you'd be surprised sur-prised at the attractiveness they can give your closets. Then, too, there are many plastic type materials now on the market, both in figured and plain patterns in an amazing variety of colors, which make lovely closet accessories. To clean them, you have merely to wipe them off with a damp cloth. Dyeing Tips Everyone knows that solid colors col-ors can be dyed, but not everyone knows that prints also may be dyed, and with good results. If, for example, you have a print of light blue and white, you can use a yellow dye. The light blue will come out a green and the white part a yellow. In this way you keep the pattern of the print intact, in-tact, while changing colors. Always test fabrics to see how they will dye by snipping off a piece and dipping it in the dye. You can save yourself much disappointment dis-appointment in this way. If your fabric is a mixture of several materials, play safe and use an all-purpose dye. If you want to change print dresses completely, dye them to one of the new shades, and outline out-line part of the pattern in sequins. You should allow the garment to remain in the dye bath for 10 minutes, but if the desired shade is reached before that, remove it from the bath. If you are uncertain of what dyes will do with certain colors, test before dyeing the whole garment, gar-ment, by using a slip of fabric from a wide seam or the hem. Dyed prints also can be used for accessories such as gloves and scarves, if there is not enough fabric for another dress or blouse. Flashes Straws seem to be among the popular hat materials. Watch for the slim-waisted look particularly in suits. You'll find this achieved in many intricate ways. The new prints are in soft muted colors, and the figures and patterns spell a riotous story. They're unlike anything you've ever seen before except ex-cept In men's neckties. i 1 Glamorize Vegetable Dishes (See recipes below) Interesting Vegetables I sometimes think when I look at vegetables come to the table looking drab and colorless color-less how futile it seems for them to have color and freshness in their fresh state if they are so mutilated by cooking. Look at their" glorious greens and yel lows at the market or in the gardens, and think how wonderful it would be to have at least a reasonable facsimile facsim-ile at the dinner table! The secret is in their care and preparation. Wash and refrigerate them upon arrival in the kitchen. Then, do take care when you cook them . . , prepare just to doneness and you will save their crispness and color, and, of course, their nutritive nu-tritive values. Use interesting methods of preparation prep-aration to bring out their fullest delicate del-icate flavors. Make them into croquettes, cro-quettes, toss them into a casserole or a salad, but do keep them looking like vegetables! Your own pleasure and that of your family will well repay your efforts. 'Baked Vegetable-Nut Croquettes. (Serves 6) Vi cups canned corn 2 cups seasoned mashed potatoes . 2 tablespoons melted fat 1 teaspoon chopped parsley teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper Dash of cayenne H cup chopped nutmeats 1 egg, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons cold water I cup bread crumbs Drain corn; combine with potatoes, melted fat, onion, parsley, seasonings season-ings anc nutmeats. Divide mixture into uniform portions and shape into croquettes by molding into a pyramid pyra-mid shape with hands. Dip each croquette lightly into crumbs, then into egg which has been mixed with water, then again in crumbs. Place on a well greased baking sheet and bake in a moderate (375-degree) oven for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Snap Beans and Bacon. (Serves 5) 1 quart can or 1 pounds of fresh snap beans Z medium sized potatoes, diced pound bacon, diced 'i cup chopped onion cup water l'i teaspoons salt teaspoon pepper Brown the ba- ; con, add the onion on-ion and let onion brown slightly. Bring to a boil, then cook over low heat, fresh beans 25 ' Z Jt, six wir minutes or long canned beans. Creamed Corn with Green Peppers. (Serves 5) I tablespoons butter or substitute t tablespoons flour t cup milk i teaspoon salt 'A teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon sugar 1 egg, well beaten cup chopped green pepper 2 cups corn kernels, canned or frozen Melt butter, add flour and blend well. Add milk slowly, stirring con- T.TNN SAYS: Taste-Tested Ideas Are Good for Morale Want a good filling for layer cake? Whip a cup of heavy cream, blend in two-thirds cup of light brown sugar sug-ar and one teaspoon vanilla. Next time you make gingerbread, try it with a lemon icing made with grated rind, juice, powdered sugar and a bit of butter. To serve with ham: Fill halves of cooked pears with peanut butter nd broil. t a. 4 - I" V.- LYNN CHAMBERS' MEND Meat Balls with Onion Gravy Baked Vegetable Croquettes Calico Salad Hot Biscuits with Honey Beverage Caramel Coconut Custard Recipes Given stantly until sauce thickens. Add salt, pepper and sugar. Com bine with well beaten egg. com and green pepper. Simmer for 10 min utes and serve at once. Scalloped Spinach with Cheese. (Serves 6) Wi pounds fresh spinach Wi teaspoons salt 4 tablespoons butter or substitute 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk teaspoon pepper H cup grated cheese cup soft bread crumbs Wash spinach well and cook with one teaspoon of salt until tender. To the white sauce, add cheese and stir until melted. Place alternate layers of cheese sauce and spinach in a greased casserole. Cover with bread crumbs which have been mixed with two tablespoons of butter. but-ter. Bake 20 minutes in a preheated moderate (375-degree) oven. Calico Salad. (Serves 6 to 8) 4 cups shredded cabbage, red and green 1 cup diced apple cup minced onion cup salad dressing 3 tablespoons vinegar 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon salt Pineapple slices Combine cab bage and apple. Combine all remaining re-maining ingredients ingredi-ents except pine- Dnnlft VilAnrl moll and pour over cabbage mixture. TA serve on top of pineapple. Tossed Spring; Salad. (Serves 6) 1 head lettuce S radishes, sliced cucumber, sliced 2 tablespoons diced onion bunch watercr. If desired Salt V to cup trench dressing Break lettuce into bite - sized pieces. Toss with remaining ingredients. ingre-dients. Apple and Lettuce Salad. 3 apples, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons lemon juice cup chopped nuts cup mayonnaise Lettuce Combine apples, lemon juice and nuts. Toss with dressing and serve on leaves of lettuce. Cranberry and Celery Salad. 1 pkg. lime flavored gelatin 2 cups boiling water 1 cup finely diced celery 1 can cranberry sauce Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; cool. Slice cranberry sauce into Vt inch thick slices and cut into rounds with a cookie cutter. Arrange rounds in bottom of shallow pan. When gelatin begins to congeal, add celery and pour over cranberry rounds. When firm, cut into squares so that the round is centered in each square of gelatin. Serve on lettuce. Released by Western Newspaper Union. Mix cream cheese with bits of j ginger and stuff the mixture into ; the centers of apples about to be ; baked. Yes, they're unusual. j When you want an a la king dish S and find yourself without chicken or j ham, try hard cooked eggs as a! base. Mighty good when mush-; rooms and pimiento and green peas i are added. i A pretty salad can be made out of whole, cooked cauliflower molded ; in a well seasoned tomato aspic. 1 Use this for your next buffet ; i mm1 NEEDLECRAFT PATTERNS Embroidered Blouse Hit of Season 7011 Y u- xnyM 1 'X3& h mm CIMPLE blouse, simple embroi- dery together make this hit of the season. So easy to do and just the thing for a multi-color effect. Soak clothes in cool or lukewarm water rather than cold. Cold water wa-ter causes the fabric mesh to close and hold the dirt. Glue pieces of felt under chair legs to prevent scratching painted floors. It's a good way to cut down on nuise too. How you decorate your hat is more important than the bonnet itself. Ribbons, feathers, folderols and frills are all in order. Wear them on your bonnet to keep up to fashion par. Try a "Blue Book," hung on the kitchen wall. In it list all articles that you store, and the place you put them. When Dad or the chil dren tramp in and demand to know where this or that is, tell them to look in the Blue Book. This book also gives you a chance to make notations when and where you store summer or winter clothing, and the date these things should be gotten out and examined. -" When paints and varnishes fail to dry you can rest assured the trouble is the result of dirty or oily surface o a surface that has been washed with soap and water, some of the soap having remained on the porous surface of wood. When removing a pane of glass, or if fitting a new one, it often becomes be-comes necessary to give the glass a few light taps to loosen it or to push it into place. If a rubber crutch tip is placed over the handle of the putty knife there will be little danger of breaking the pane. Crumble a dry newspaper, wet, and rub your windows and mirrors with this instead of a cloth. Keep a mirror hanging in the kitchen. Glance into it before you go to answer the door-bell. 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