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Show THE BEAVER PRESS, BEAVER, UTAH THE READER'S DATE Chemistry Has Changed Life In the Small Towns of America "3T durinfi National Chemistry September 7, Week, a handful orchemists ganized the American Chemical Society in l(!7fi, chemical activity w a s confined to a few centers, principally in the larger When 'it of A mm; FEATURE they met cities. Although small room they constituted a substantial part of the nation's chemists at that time. Today the American Chemical Society with (if),000 members is the largest organization of professional scientists in the world. Its 137 sections Include membership In every state in a in the union. Chemicals have not only become the nation's first industry, Dr. Fur-ma- n noted, but the tendency of Industrial establishments to locate plants near sources of raw materials has led to widespread diffusion of chemical manufacturing and processing. Many new towns and cities formerly rural or even uninhabited areas owe their existence and growth to the expanded activities of chemists and chemical engineers in serving modern civilization. The profound changes these scientists and engineers have brought about in our daily lives are by no means confined to communities with chemical industries, Dr. Furman observed. The air we breathe, the water we drink, the clothing we wear, the health we enjoy, the cars we drive, the houses we live in and the wide range of objects we use throughout the day all reflect this transformation. Chlorination of drinking water, for example, is a feature of modern life in the smallest towns as well as the largest cities. Fluoridation of water to prevent tooth decay, especially in growing children, has recently met with medical approval r test and promfollowing a ises to take its place with chlorination as a public health practice in our cities. Large cities like Rochester, N.Y., are now fluoridating their water supplies, but Dr. Furman found it significant that the tests were first made in two smaller New York cities, Newburgh and Kingston. Records of tooth decay among children in these adjoining communities during the test period clearly established that the incidence of dental carles, or tooth decay, was less in Newburgh where the water supply was fluoridated than In Kingston, the control community, where there was no fluoridation. Maysville, a small Kentucky city, was the first in that state to treat its drinking water with fluorides. Dentists at Maysville were chiefly responsible for promoting fluoridation of water. Larger Kentucky cities followed suit. Life in West Branch, Iowa, of a century ago is compared with small town life today by former president Herbert Hoover In his memoirs. The townspeople then churned their own butter and made their own dyes. Many of the necessities of life which people then provided for themselves are now supplied by industries founded on die research and technology of rhemists and chemical engineers. A wide range of products of chemical research and engineering has special importance for the home town dweller and the Main Street businessman. Enjoying more living space than the city dweller, with room for a garden and driveway and with his own roof over-bea- d, he is the particular beneficiary of such products as plant foods, pesticides and roofing materials, to name only a few. The need for education in science md technology to keep abreast of :he expansion of the chemical industry and profession was stressed jy Dr. Furman, who is head of the ;hcmistry department at Princeton University. "Many members of the profession receive their first scientific training in the high schools of our smaller communities," he pointed out. "The American Chemical Society & interested in aiding high school teachers to interest young boys and iris in the profession. Many local lections of the society make a prac-lic- e of inviting high school students ind teachers of chemistry to at I tend section meetings. five-yea- three-quarte- A New umkhs Watch?-A- sk Are you one of the several million mericans who is a prospective atch buyer this year? If you are, ie sure to consult your home town leweler. A fine timepiece is like a fine only an expert really can ,ell its performance possibilities. Knd your local Jeweler, who has jeen selling and servicing fine matches for generations, is the best jualified person in your community rely upon whon it comes to the rs :. J t'f" ' 4 4f '--i i ' K 4 W, ; .I . I J 4 1 f , .mutt - 'A , v By Ertta Haley real a are problem, OLD floors can tell you who has Easy anyone lived with them. First of all, they don't look nice, no matter how lovely your furnishings. Second, they may offer any number of discomforts, such as snagging you while you walk, squeaking, and innumer able cleaning problems. if" y, There are many ways to fix old floors which offer problems, and they may cost but little. Much of V the work does not have to be professional as long as one is patient and does it carefully. What should be done to the floors depends greatly upon the type of ! house and furnishings you have as well as the purpose of the room in "f which the floors need attention. Some floors may just be worn, and as such need care which the homemaker can give to bring them to life again. It's surprising what paint or varnish or a few lovely rugs used discretely can do to an old floor. It may even be that a coat or two of wax with some polishing can renovate the floor completely. Floor Cleaning " In addition to reviewing the progress made by chemists and chemical engineers during the past 75 years. Dr. Furman declared, the diamond jubilee observances will focus attention on the prospects for even greater progress in the future. smaller communities will not only benefit from new chemical developments, but will play a sub- stantial part in bringing them about, the American Chemical Society through its local sections will paral- lei the program of National Chemi- cal Week observances in New York with observances in communities un- and schools throughout the ..nil,,, mn . - tm,t fl,,,tf, m., Treat i, Take to the Outdoors for a Basket Flenlo (Sea Recipes Below) Flenlo a Basket WITH ON'LY a short time remain-Sinc- e in8 fo" the picnic season, plan one last. memorable picnic before the season is over. A simply prepared menu with family favorites, with tne added plus of good eating and carrying ease will bring cheers froir everyone including mother a"d dad. You've probably had picnics already which require outdoor cook-trand those were wonderful. ing, The week of September is the Then, too, you've probably had the opportune time tor the people of sandwich, potato M America's home towns to learn the salad and deviled fabulous story of chemistry and the egg kind. Now vital effect it has had on the ordiyou're ready for nary man in his everyday living. something that's Here again is an opportunity for K different. What W the local merchant, by exhibits and about a skillet chicken advertising, to tell the local combaked with corn bread munity a worthwhile story, the story of "Chemistry Key to Better dressing. It's a sure hit with all the Living." family Use young chicken for frying and Watch Inspection Time cut them into serving pieces for picnic style eating. Place a few Is September 6 to 15 pieces of the chicken in a paper bag Too often the owner of a fine witn Pancake ready mix to apply a coating and thus prevent the watch is aDt to take his timeoiece U for granted andl forget to bring it absorption of grease from the fry to his rood friend the local jeweler, ing- - You'u nave chicken that retaina crisP and tempting texture Heat for a necessarv oeriodical check-ufat in a heavy skillet or chicken and oiling. deep and The jewelers of America will fryer, having fat be reminding the public of this brown each piece carefully, using fact during national Watch In- kitchen tongs to prevent from pierc spection Time, September 6 to ing the chicken while turning. 15, and It would be well for the Prepare the dressing while the possessor of a quality watch to chicken browns, using cooked gib visit the service department of lets for extra flavor. Place the his community jeweler for the dressing in the skillet you have used for browning chicken, leaving only needed timepiece check-uHere are a few "do's" an(1 enough grease in it to coat bottom "dont's" for protection . of yourand sides of skillet. Top the dress ing with chicken pieces, cover and watch: .... . halrA TVinn In 2-- f t:'S3 Chambers' Picnic Menu Skillet Baked Chicken Corn Bread Dressing Sliced Garden Tomatoes Carrot Strips Celery Fans Radish Roses Picnic Lemonade Chilled Watermelon Coconut Gumdrop Cookies Recipes Given Lynn chicken over top of dressing. Cover and cook in a moderate (350F.) oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until chicken is tender. Remove cover during the last 10 minutes to crisp the crust on the chicken. Crisp vegetable relishes are good accompaniments for fried chicken and corn bread dressing. When you wash 'and prepare these, put them directly into plastic bags so that you can take them directly from the to refrigerator put in a basket. Include a variety of raw vege tables to nibble with the chicken, such as crunchy carrot sticks, crisp celery fans, radishes and green onions, along with whole plump tomatoes that can be sliced when you're setting the picnic table. board to close up bad cracks. Use old lumber for this, if at all possible so that it will match the original floor. Old oak floors which are badly marred can be replaced, stained and then waxed once a month with an electric polisher. If you like an antique finish, stain after replaning. All wood floors will look better when they're waxed at least once a month, and they're the kind of floors which people notice when they walk into the room. Soil from waxed floors can be removed by goFOR A REFRESHING picnic bev- ing over the floor with a clean damp erage, there's nothing as refreshing cloth dipped lightly in turpentine or as well chilled lemonade placed In liquid polish and cleaner. The floor a thermos or insulated jug. If you should be allowed to dry before don't have either oMhese, use a polish is applied. gallon glass jug or jar for it: Soft, wood floors, found frequently in old homes of the Colonial and Picnic Lemonade cottage type may also be replaned ln (Makes 1 Gallon) and waxed for a new look. If, how- of newspape r to keep hot a Fill Ice container with yers gallon watch-service a quality department "a, to ou e or cubes crushed ice. Pour over Picnic the 80 BPotfor an v necessarv adjustment. W.,e ice Vi cup strained honey or V4 cup cleaning or repair. chicken the and sugar, mixed with dressing: cup lemon 1 paring (2) Insist on genuine factory reScrew the top on tightly and juice. Golden Corn Bread placement parts. place the jar in the picnic basket (3) Wind it once a day, prefer(Makes 1 square) where it can serve as a "refrigeraably in the morning. And when you 1 cup enriched yellow corn tor". Surround with relishes and wind it, take it off your wrist. meal watermelon which you'll want to to exnot to (4) Try expose it 1 cup sifted enriched flour to the picnic. keep cold treme hot or cold conditions. cup sugar By this time the ice will have (5) Keep it away from perfume, teaspoon salt melted to make the lemonade. powder, or loose tobacco crumbs. 4 teaspoons baking powder (6) And, above all, if the watch 1 "gg should lose its accuracy or stop BRING ALONG plenty of soft, 1 cup milk cookies for youngsters and completely, don't try fixing it yourchewy a cup shortening, soft self. Tinkering with a fine watch grownups alike. Sift in movement can be an expensive ex- medium-size-together dry ingredients go nicely They d bowl. Add egg, milk with watermelon periment. Your community's watch- and Beat with shortening. rotary maker makes it his business to or other fruits and rugs free from all dirt and grit. . . egg beater until smooth, about 1 nurse watches back to health. for a simple and not Do minute. in Bake overheat. a A periodical cleaning of your well- - balanced ever, they are In poor condition, fi.lnrh cmiara n rMan nr wristwatch is a "time saver '.m two"frias"1 ::, dessert Like they may be painted in dark green, muffin In a hot oatmeal maroon, brown, blue or black. ways. The repairman not only ...greased oven for 20pans 25 most to minutes. moves any dust or dirt that might (425'F.) cookies, these If they are being painted for the have sifted Into the movement, but are not only ex- - first time, the Fried Chicken floors should be also congealed, dirty oil. tra tasty but also nutritious: 2 frying chickens, disjointed washed with soap and water. Go Like any machine, your pre1 cup pancake ready-mi- x over them with a cloth dipped in Coconut Gumdrop Bars cious watch movement needs oil 1 teaspoon salt benzine to remove grease. Floors (Makes 16 bars) and the right oil to protect which have been painted before Cook 1 from the sifted enriched giblets flour cup frying Its moving parts against should have the old finish removed in chicken salted to water cover. wear. The lack of proper with paint remover. !j teaspoon salt lubrication too often results in Set aside to use for dressing. Roll When they have been waxed prechicken ready-miIn combined with brown cup sugar this wear, and ultime inacand you want to paint viously, salt in and brown chicken s cup shortening, soft fryer or curacy or complete stoppage of them, take off old wax with gasoline 1 egg deep pan. frying the movement. or steel wool. Denatured alcohol H teaspoon vanilla Avoid all possible shocks to your Corn Bread Dressing will remove old shellac. These are !s cup milk watch. Remember, many an auto Vt cup butter inflammable materials and should 1 cup quick rolled oats, mobile's shock absorbers have been not be used near a flame. 5 cups corn bread crumbs uncooked broken when going over a deep rut from corn bread) Old painted floors can also be 1 cup chopped gumdrops (made in the road, and even a Vt cup diced for good effect. The floor celery H coconut spattered cup grated watch can take just so 1 teaspoon salt is painted green, brown or black, Sift soda salt and flour, together much jolting. teaspoon pepper and while the paint is still damp, Into bowl. Add brown sugar, short When you wind the stem of the iia;niwtn cap use red, green or white paint with ening, egg, vanilla and mux. Beat a stiff timepiece, the action tightens the 1 whisk broom attached to a eggt beaten 2 until Fold about minutes. smooth, stores new and mainspring, energy H cup chicken broth handle. This will give a long in rolled about to and run the watch. Wind it needed pats, gumdrops effect. Cut giblets and butter In small half of the coconut. Spread dough gently with the thumb and finger, and stop when you feel that the ten- pieces. Add to corn bread crumbs. into greased 7x1 pan. Sprin Floors Beyond Repair sion is at the maximum it can take Add all remaining ingredients and kle with remaining coconut. Bake in Need Linoleum mix well with dresscrumbs. Put a moderate (330'F.) oven for without damage. If the floors are in such bad shape ing in deep skillet and lay fried minutes. Cool and cut into bars. that they cannot be repaired, or if the expense is too great, it is best L1NN SATS. is a fine to use linoleum, especially in halls, biscuit Baking powder a of watch He will give Try New Flavors purchase topping for leftover meat pie, and bathrooms, children's rooms, game on Old Favorites you excellent advice. even more delicious if you add rooms or kitchens. A monotone it's When selecting a watch, personal linoleum can be used as a base for some sage to the biscuit mix. knows with soft custard Everyone in nreference stvle. tovfthrr with scatter rugs in any of these rooms. sauce, what that Sandwich but about cookies it go nicely flavoring pocketbook capabilities, must first Linoleum will wear longer if it be considered. At that point, how- with some instant coffee? Serve this for a snack use thin glngersnaps is on or kept waxed, whether it is of the chocolate to cheese cream with cottage pudding. put together ever, your jeweler is in a position to will like spinach when which some erystalized ginger is inlaid type or printed type. Anybody to select a f;s,e you watch help waxes are good because which he knows is built to give vou it's cooked and seasoned with salt, added. do not have to be shined. they and in Cut boiled sweet Place cold, pepper nutmeg. potatoes accurate, dependable service over For the linoleum floor in the into slices, dip In beaten egg, then nsU whl hhe coming years. His store and ca"ero'e nd kitchen, sweep daily with a soft 10 raw hot in crumbs. Drea fat u. fine wl deep, pgsFry behind are rem.lation the guarantee and broom wipe spilled foods as serve and and shredded cheese until brown and PcPPcr deep golden the product he sells. quickly as possible. For weekly or bake until the ggs are set. with ham or chicken. - jlifif p. V, 11 1 . frle-tion- al x "shock-resistan- Your Jeweler's Advice t" er 25-3- 0 I WW I Vi it 1 8644 ! rifkQ J j Simple Shirt to find a warm f if welcome wararooe is cvcijr oLnuui-ud- j this pretty set for young girls, simple skirt and blouse topped ivith a crisp weskit. Milady can stay as crisp and clean as her chintz apron while doing a grubby chore like mopping if she uses this new sponge mop which has a attachment. The mop will absorb up to twenty times its own weight in water. Pattern No. 8644 Is a wrfJ rated pattern for sizes 6. 8. 10 Viu' 14 years. Size 8, vest, 'a yard of 5Kin, ' yara; Diouse, 138 yard sew-rit- e cleaning, use a damp mop wrung out very dry. When the . . . Ml X SURE semi-weekl- Keep linoleum waxed, polished I - W Old Oak or Soft Wood Floors Accordingly If you have oak flooring in your home, no matter how old, how battered or how wide the cracks between the boards, try to retain the original type of flooring. It may be necessary to relay part of a very bad floor of this type with new t ( Days " A 4 I pAv': Dr. N. Howell Furman ' 3 BloUSP ideal for School Worn Floors Can Be Repaired, Painted or Carpeted Cheaply 2E Chemists and chemical engineers are transforming the life of small towns and rural areas as completely as they are remolding metropolitan city life, Dr. N. Howell Furman, president of the American Chemical Society, reported recently. "Chemical scientists and technologists serve modern man every moment of his life, wherever he may go," Dr. Furman as- - y. sertod, outlining the memo 01 me society s diamond juoiiee meet and by local jr ing which will be held in New York September .sections in all parts or trie country 3-- Simple Skirt, WOMAN'S WORLD BOOK Fitted Shirtwaist Frock I i i If r n in nair i?p: uesianea j Hi s 3 y linoleum needs more cleaning, use a mop wrung out in mild soap suds. All strong powders should be avoided, as should coarse brushes. It's not wise to flood the linoleum covering with water, as this may injure the covering. Rinse and dry thoroughly and quickly. When dry, apply a new coat of liquid or wax. In rooms other than the kitchen, linoleum can be cleaned daily with an mop. Sweep with a soft broom for weekly cleaning, and when soiled clean and as you do the kitchen linoleum. d x Carpet Floors For Easy Solution When floors are bad and linoleum cannot be used, carpeting is a good solution as it not only gives a luxurious look but also hides all sorts of flooring defects. Before carpeting, make certain that the floor is even and that all squeaky boards are nailed in place so the squeaks are eliminated. Linings or pads should be used to protect the carpeting, as well as to cushion the rug when it's in use. You'll get lots more wear from the rug if you have a pad. Many of these are decidedly inexpensive. There's a tendency today to carpet the entire house or apartment in the same colored rug. For this reason, something neutral should be selected as neutral beige or gray. If you desire to use some of the other shades, and your furnishings go with them, select green, maroon or others. Lighter rugs are preferred currently to the darker ones, but they are more perishable, too. If you live in a clean community, light colored rugs are certain to hold up, but if there is soot, it would be wiser to invest in the darker colors. Select good but moderately priced carpeting. If rugs are too cheap do not wear they well and never look nice. If you purchase too expensive rugs it may be wasteful to change the color scheme once it's necessary. Go over the rugs with a carpet sweeper or a vacuum cleaner every day or several times a week to keep the dirt from grinding into the pile where it may cut and injure the rug. Take care of spots as quickly as they appear, and between professional cleanings give the rug a quick brightening with one of the rug powders or cleaners. It will bring results. On the days you do a thorough cleaning, go over every inch of the rugs with a vacuum cleaner Make certain the bag or tar.k is when you start, and that the empty are clean so that you can brushes the most thorough and efficient get service from the vacuum. Fse Small Rugs For Accent If you do not want to go to the expense of large rugs or carpeting to solve problem floors, something can possibly be S'naU PJSSsuggested: the use of a monotone linoleum with scatter on rugs top of that for accent Another solution lies in sewing a number of small rug .which will cover a good wall-to-wa- aadTh 0ney er oS Hooked rugs can be made at larger than you ordinarily do if want to cover of 'the floor They gG weU with Amcr, Provincial furnishings. Small woven rugs can be attache .vou 8725 . lit-24- HALF-SIZ- E CLASSIC Shirtwaist t rocit BEAUTIFULLY fitting shirt frnrW designed in half sizes to flatter the slightly shorter figure. Try it in different fabrics a choice of sleeves is provided. 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