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Show The Kathleen Norris Says: C.-ch-e American. Inmn. Cache Count v. Utah Pn:re Seven Millinery Fashions Arc Made Up Of Hals in Most Versatile Moods Jj. The Roving Husband Bell Syndicate. 0&assaoi& &j. Hj CnEKIF. NICHOLAS WNU Vestures. tJ CJ 0 ! tuJjjnn C&mlchs Thrifty Lunches Use Vegetables, Noodles, Macaroni Potatoes are easily creamed If they are cooked first, seasoned with onion and then blended together with smooth, tasty sour cream. When points are low and luncheon presents itself, most of us are In a quandary. Are L there foods to serve that are point-fre- e and ap- - retiring? Yes, 5 A ti.ore are. and fyi-- H I'm riving you ( iV of - I several I By KATHLEEN NORRIS how much effort to keep your home atmosphere normal in this dreadful time? Exactly how clearly do you realize that extraordinary goodness and strength and unselfishness are being demanded of every one of us; that we are being given a test beyond anything our forbears ever knew? Exactly We have to keep ourselves sane In a world gone insane, and preserve for those about us, and for the boys when they come home, something of the goodness and heroism and wisdom that has made America what she is. Anyone who doesn't recognize the situation, and doesn't rise to it, is failing America Just as much as if he were a sentry asleep at his post. But unfortunately there are a good many men and women who are drifting along in the old lazy way, making their concessions to the times only in complaints and protests against war inconveniences. Here is the case of a husband and wife whose lives seem untouched by the world conflagration, but who are obviously suffering from the nervous strain that is over us all. Rhoda is 37. She has been married 11 years, and has three daughters, 10, 9 and 3 years of age. The middle child is a polio case and will never be well. Rhodas husband is a dentist, 40 years old, and formerly a devoted husband and father, especially close to Tanya, the handicapped child. A Pretty Nurse. But in the last year, Rhoda writes me. Lew has changed. He has grown irritable and silent at home, he is often away. The cause is a pretty grass widow of 26, who is a nurse in his office. There seems to be no question that Lew is in- fatuated, and while he doesnt talk of a divorce, Rhoda believes that that is what he would ask if he dared. "But hed better not get that far, says Rhodas letter. "It would ruin his practice in this town, where my father and mother are much beloved, and he could hardly establish himself anywhere else, for he is almost entirely deaf. "I do all the work of my house, I with the older girls help. bathe, feed, amuse my darling little invalid, and manage that my baby has plenty of fresh air. Washing, cooking, dusting, planning are all up to me; certainly I show the fatigue and weariness that I feel at night; I am human, I get tired, discouraged, impatient, nervous I know it. But most of the time I am the mother the girls adore, and the cook and housekeeper that other women copy and consult. "Mrs. Norris, Lew spends most of his money on this woman. He takes her home two miles out of his way, every night, and often takes her out to dinner. They have been seen dancing. They have spent nights together at the Mountain Inn. His present to her this year was a squirrel coat; I have never had a fur coat. He sent me soap and perfume, and the girls toys and dresses; she picked them out, I . ( Ifsff sugges- A CIIANCE TO LET DOWN The emotional stress of war everyone. Many find new strength, unsuspected courage when crisis come. Others discover that the social upset gives them a chance to do u hat theyve always secretly longed do, but refrained from because of public disapproval. The dentist discussed in this issue is a case in point. He has developed a passion for his office nurse, a pretty divorcee of 26. She is going along with him, taking his presents and entertainment, llis wife, Rhoda, writes that she is desperate . She has thought of suicide. His coldness and cruelty are driving her crazy. i,. effects suppose. He was away then, for four days, and I think she was with him, though his story to me was that she was sick, at her married sisters house. "He seems a different person; he hardly seems sane. We have always loved each other; I feel as if I couldn't stand his complacency, his silences, his coldness and cruelty any longer. But what life do I make for myself, tired, feeling 20 years older than I am, with three children to raise on alimony? Ive thought of suicide, Ive thought of Tell everything. Im desperate. me what to do. What you have to do, Rhoda, is to get it through your head once and for all that you hold all the cards. Dont throw down your hand; call his bluff. Take the attitude that Dolly is being something of a fool a generous fool, of course, but nevertheless a fool, to take up with a married man, partially deaf, with three children. Wake her up In the night every week, asking if Lew is hat this season can be any type you want it to be, for if there Is one impression gained more than another in seeing the new collections, it is that millinery fashions are in a decidedly versatile mood. It is very evident that feminine loveliness is to be enhanced by every type of headwear from the frothiest dinner hat down to the simplest, most demure little suit hat. Every imaginable color, shape and material is being used and it is very evident that our clever American designers are creating hats that will flatter "do something for you you! Sailors will be immensely popular this spring, and every kind of sailor will be worn. At the mere mention of a sailor, you will be shown such a breathtaking galaxy of types you wont know which to choose. The trend is toward higher, wider crowns as seen in the cunning sissy sailor that is making the hit of the season so far. With its broad ribbon band joined by a smart streamered bow at the back, and its provocative saucy veil, it is delightfully youthful looking. Many low, wide sailors are also shown. Gay flower garlands adorn the dressier types, garlanding crowns or in clusters at the front, even tucked under the brim or posed atop the crown. Feminine veils are ever so important on sailors. Ruffles and soft folds of veiling or tulle are draped around or over the crowns, and loops and bows of colorful ribbon are used in many winning ways. Fair and younger is the way youll look in Hattie Carnegies veiled sail- or, as shown above to the right. A subtle new color combination gives a foretaste of spring with a tailored bow and band of black and aqua stripes encircling the crown of gray felt. A soft face veil adds flatVT'OUR I Gay T affeta Ascot st Care of Wool Garments Because the shock of freezing shrinks and hardens wool, it is usually best to dry woolen washables indoors in cold weather. If wool clothes get wet or muddy, dry them slowly at room warmth, never close to a stove or radiator, and brush clean when dry. When a wool garment gets a rest after a day or two of wear, the wool springs back and some wrinkles drop out, so less pressing Is needed. n I., I.. iii lavish ribbon trims. The model by Madame Pauline is interesting both because of its generous ribbon trim and because it is worn manner. in the new green Made of rough taffeta ribstraw, it has bon forming a soft band and high full bow at the front. A novel silhouette which turns to the new sculptured coiffures is Harrysons "oracle bonnet, pictured below to the left. Inspired by the classic Greek headdress, this smart young model has a small crown of shiny black cellophane straw, banded with black velvet baby ribbon with long streamers that tie about the throat in a pert choker. The fluted scoop brim is made of layers of filmy black tulle. girls Favorites also with teen-ag- e are the little felt bonnet types that have a narrow ribbon band with bow as their only decor. These pretty felts come in navy and in a long list of pastels. The idea of the larger crown, which insures headflt, has captured the imagination of youth. Young g girls are calling for the bonnet types that have stovepipe crowns and they are intrigued with the new smart turban that is 'all crown. A streamlined modern stovepipe turban by Hattie Carnegie is pictured below to the right. The tall crown is made of novelty straw braid combining natural tus-ca- n and navy. Navy belting ribbon finishes the lower edge with a wee turned-bacbrim. wrapped-wir- e The frame has been revived by many milliners and is used to support billowy masses of tulle or other d sheers prettily dainty with cunand ning loops and sprightly little bows. The tendency is toward very dressy feminine hats for later in the season, some of snowy starched cotton lace, eyelet embroidered ruffling with a dramatic use of yards and yards of veiling. tip-tihc- d there; some patient wants him. Make yourself over with a new frock and a changed hair-do- . tery. Appear Happy. Many of the new sailors boast Be happily busy and absorbed with your girls, almost rueful when Lew decides to come home for dinner. A pretty happy wife, in pretty lounging pajamas, laughing over a and cookies, supper of milk-toawith her children around her, is a mighty attractive thing on a cold night. Resolutely refuse a divorce. Following these tactics you'll find yourself happy again, and happiness is the one thing that draws a man back. As he tires of Dollys charms they always do yours will begin to gain on him. Then treat the whole thing as a sickness a weakness, which it is, and go into a new relationship of confidence and affection with a changed man. To men these adventures on the side are not nearly as important as to their wives; he can have no respect for the complaisant Dolly, and what he does feel for her is not a lasting thing, as everyone knows. Concede him this period of irresponsibility in a crazy world, and dont let it seriously jeopardize your lasting happiness and security. - Be absorbed in your children. , ' Perhaps the most talked-o- f types at this moment are the stunning taf- feta accots shown in spring. Stripes are ever so swank just now and you could find no smarter accent for the new cardigan suit or to wear with the chic bolero costume than a scarf of this type. lime-tinte- rose-colore- d face-framin- k flower-trimme- Released by Western Newspaper Union. Colorful Gabardine Smart and Durable A long list of beautiful colors to which add dependable wearability brings gabardine up to the top of the list as the popular fabric for spring. Because of the long wear it assures and its tested practicality gabardine has come to be regarded as the "duration material that will give utmost satisfaction as the days go on. Such colors as pink in every tone (pink is the dramatized color for spring) royal and navy blue, apricot, aqua and the very smart neutrals and off whites have brought new accent to gabardine as the fabric ideal for smart town wear as well as for sports and casual wear. Detachable Lingerie Trims Gingham Frock Now that gay little gingham frocks are being frosted with white lingerie accents, girls who take delight in having their laces and frills and collars looking spotless and immaculate are making cunning button-on items that can be removed in a jiffy and easily laundered. Takes no time at all to button them on again. A dark gingham dress with a lacy large collar made tc look like a yoke, that is a real part of the dress when it is buttoned back and front with large pearl buttons, is really an economy gesture in laundering. For a lingerie ensemble add two button-o- n patch pockets. tions today which will make luncheons an easy matter to prepare. I'd suggest that you make use of as many soups as possible for this mid day meal Use canned or dehydrated soups, if youre rushed for time. If you have bits of leftover vegetables, puree or dice them fine and add to a thin white sauce. Hearty sandwiches go well with soups. You'll like cottage cheese, liver sausage, eggs and peanut butter combinations. A bit of crunchy celery will provide vitamins and minerals or crispy salads will add texture contrast to the bowl of soup and sandwich luncheon. If the men folk come home for lunch and expect heartier fare, there is the macaroni family which you can put to good use. Use fresh or d vegetables for flavor and color contrast with spaghetti, noodles and macaroni, add a sauce, and luncheon is all ready to be served. This noodle platter with vegetables sells itself as soon as it arrives at the table: home-canne- well-season- Egg Noodles With Baked Onions and Lima Beans. (Serves 6) 1 package of egg noodles 8 to 10 small onions 1 can condensed tomato soup 8 cups lima beans, fresh cooked or canned H cup diced or grated American cheese 3 tablespoons drippings Salt and pepper to taste Parboil onions until tender, about minutes. Arrange in shallow baking dish and cover with tomato that has soup been diluted. Add cheese. Bake in a moderately hot oven until soup is thoroughly heated and cheese melted. Cook egg noodles in boiling salted water until tender. Drain; add drippings and arrange on serving platter. Place baked onions around the mound of noodles and serve with tomato-chees- e sauce. Buttered lima beans are a colorful, tasty addition. Macaroni and mushrooms are the basis for this flavorful dish: 20 Macaroni and Mushrooms. (Serves 6) 14 pound boiled macaroni 1 tablespoon butter or substitute 1 small onion, cut fine 1 teaspoon flour 1 cup beef or chicken soup I pint stewed tomatoes dried mushrooms, I tablespoon soaked and heated Salt and cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped 3 tablespoons grated American or Parmesan cheese After macaroni has boiled in salted water, place in colander and let Lynn Says: Clothes Tips: To make clothes easy to iron, make sure the board is well padded with cloth and have the cover stretched tightly over it. To keep clothes from freezing to the line, dip a cloth in a strong solution of salt and water and wipe line with it. Also, add a little salt to the last rinsing water for clothes. To remove chewing gum from clothes, place the garments in the refrigerator and chill thoroughly. Then it scrapes off easily with a knife. To remove grass stains from clothing, sponge with ammonia and water before washing. Lynn Chambers Menu Point-Savin-g Baked Potato Stuffed with Shrimp Stewed Tomatoes Grapefruit Salad Hot Biscuits Orange Chiffon Tie Beverage Recipe given. cold water run over It. In the meantime, heat the butter and brown the onion. Blend in flour and soup stock, stirring until smooth and cook until thickened. Add tomatoes, strained, Add and let simmer 20 minutes. mushrooms, season with salt and cayenne pepper. Heat through, add parsley, place on platter and sprinkle cheese over top. Spaghetti. (Serves 6) V4 pound spaghetti 2 quarts boiling water 2 teaspoons salt 1 can tomato liquid 2 cloves garlic, cut fine 4 bay leaves V4 teaspoon peppercorns Salt to taste 14 cup oil Vi cup grated Parmesan cheese Boil spaghetti in water to which salt has been added. Drain a can of tomatoes and place aside liquid with garlic, (! bay leaves, pep- percorns and oil. Cook until well seasoned, then pour over cooked which spaghetti has been drained, washed and warmed. Serve sprinkled with grated cheese. An unusual but delicious combination is this one which uses baked potato with shrimps: Baked Potato Stuffed With Shrimp. (Serves 4) 1 cup cooked or canned shrimp, cleaned 2 large baked potatoes 1 tablespoon butter V4 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper V4 cup milk I teaspoon minced onion 1 teaspoon finely minced parsley Clean shrimp. Cut hot baked potato in halves lengthwise; scoop out insides. Mash; add butter, salt, pepper and milk. Beat well. Add onion, parsley and shrimp. Refill shells; bake in a hot oven at 450 degrees 5 to 8 minutes until lightly browned. When potatoes are creamed, they are extraordinarily nutritious. In this case, sour cream is used in place of white sauce, and its a captivating combination: Quick Creamed Potatoes. (Serves 6 to 8) 3 cups Idaho potatoes, diced 1 small onion, cut fine 3 or 4 tablespoons thick soar cream Salt and pepper to taste Place diced potatoes and onion Into a heavy skillet. Add enough water to cover the bottom of the inch deep. Cover tightpan, about ly and cook until potatoes are tender but not mushy. The water should be nearly all evaporated by this time. Add the sour cream and stir constantly until well blended. Season with salt and pepper and serve at once. An meat dish with noodles uses as vegetables onions and lima beans. A tomato-chees- e sauce adds nourishment and flavor. re Potatoes are again highlighted, this time with salmon in a casserole: Scalloped Salmon and Potatoes. (Serves 6) V4 steamed and flaked salmon, pound 3 medium-size- d potatoes H teaspoon sliced onion 4 tablespoons flour Salt and pepper 2 cups milk Arrange layer of potatoes in Add half the greased casserole. salmon, onion, flour, salt and pepper. Make another layer of potatoes; add remaining salmon, onion, flour, salt and pepper. Cover with remaining potatoes. Pour on milk, and bake in a moderate oven at 350 degrees for lVi hours. Get y our recipes from Miss Lynn Chambers by writing to her I in care of festern Mewspaier Union, 210 South Desplaines Street, Chicago 6, III. Please send a stamped, selfod-dresseem elope for your reply. Released by Western Newspaper Un oo. sugar-savin- d |