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Show Pare Seven The Cnche American. IiOtran. Cache County. Utah Kathleen Norris Says: Skullduggery WNU MeCtur Syndicate. UMJ leeturce. Feature. BILL SMITH hiked along ASmacadam road toward the Sum-merfiel- d, the draft board center, he had ample opportunity to calculate hia chances of being drafted. It was now six months after Tearl Harbor; he was twenty two, strong and physically sound. He recalled how eager he had been to sign on when his boss sent for him. "Now, Bill he began, T dont want you to get any of these wild ideas in your head about enrolling. So far as war contribution is concerned, youd be doing far more for your country by remaining here. Youre a pretty valuable man. Bill cleared his throat noisily. Thats all right for you to say, Mr. Jones, but Im wondering what d people will think about an man working in a factory when he should be shouldering a MUSSIWLV fcJTl iJl U Cl 0 $ tudunn Chmkis j .v.v.,Aasv.vvw-vv- i "I I is only fair Io our boys to ha tt them ready. IT didn't uvnt it, ue tried to do without it, but for SO years to coma I believa we must maintain a huge force." By KATHLEEN NORRIS MORE than 500 women have to ask me what I think of compulsory military service for our American boys and girls. I dont often let political or international questions get into this column, but this is an exception and I want to answer these women in this way: In a word, Im for it. I think we might well emulate the Swiss system, which means only a few weeks out of every year, or at least we might make a serious study of that system. But if we are to be drawn into Europes eternal boundary disputes and imperial quarrels in each succeeding generation, then in the name of common sense let us be ready for it, and save the lives of thousands of our boys by preparedness. It was my dream for many years that by keeping the peace herself America might set the pace for the world. I still believe she might have done so. I still believe that if European countries had known, definitely and clearly, that we would not interfere in their old quarrels, they would have managed their affairs very differently in the last 25 A IIARSH NECESSITY g After many years of and neutrality Miss Norris has come to the conclusion that the only security in the future for America lies in a large, permanent force, land, sea and air. This great army and navy uill mean universal military training for young men. The womens auxiliary corps will require many thousands of girls too, although a draft of women probably never will be instituted. There are certain benefits to military training, as Miss Norris points out, that to some extent offset the objections. Better health, wider experience and broader viewpoints are valuable of army life in peacetime. advo-catinn, dividual rights, would then have gotten together. They would have presented a solid wall to Germany; in the very beginning of her purges, they would have united a dozen weak armies into one invincible one. They never did. Holland, England, Norway, Sweden, France, Poland, Belgium, Russia what mightnt they have done against Germanys growing war menace! They never got together. Europe Wont Unite. It is my sorrowful belief that they never will. Their claim, when any such federation is suggested, is that their differing languages, religions, backgrounds, traditions, histories make it impossible. This sounds funny in American ears. The truth is that their varying imperial ambitions cross and intercross after a thousand years of shifting loyalties and ineffectual wars, and now cannot be untangled even by their most brilliant statesmen. So I have no hopes of them. Each one will do what some wise or unwise minister believes best for her, and chaos will result Meanwhile we have our own magnificent record, our long friendship with our neighbors, our peaceful skies, our unguarded borders. We know countries may live in peace together, and prosper all the more for that peace. But the deadly virus of war has been scattered everywhere now, and who knows what country will next break forth with improved guns and bombs and gases for a surprise attack? It is only fair to our boys to have them ready. We didnt want it we tried to do without it, but for 60 years to come I believe we must maintain a sea and air force of perhaps three million men, and an auxiliary force involving perd that many women. haps These will be our police. A great city 'without a police force would be in the same position as a great nation with its navy sunk and its men disarmed. Other nations must know that we are ready to implement with the guns they have forced upon us what we say in defense of decency and honesty. Might Have Been Stopped. If our three or four million army had been in readiness eight years ago, when Germanys fanaticism broke forth in her purges, we might have seen the danger then. We might have warned her then that her maniac Reader was starting on the death trail. We might never have had the headlines that you and I are reading today. Too late for that now. But it is never too late to learn, and I, who and preached neutrality for so many years, from so many platforms, see now that we are a part of the great commonwealth of the world, that we cannot impress upon other nations our own Ideals of unfearing friendliness with our neighbors, that we must accept a certain degree of militarism until all nations are wiser, and be ready to say thus far, and no further, when the next Hitler pops up his ugly head. Military training is essential to dictatorship, true. But it may be a democratic thing, too, ironing out some of the class consciousness of our boys and girls, helping them to physical fitness, increasing their of home love and appreciation home comfort, broadening their viewpoints in a way that will be beneficial to them all their lives. I havent come to it easily. But Ive come to it now. We have to have universal military training, and be ready. It may mean, to other countries, an increasirg desire for war. It wont be that, to us. Were smarter than that. Ironing out class consciousness. Girdles Still Scarce Synthetic rubber is slowly becoming available for manufacture of girdles, but larger quantities of synthetic rubber than natural rubber are required to make the same amount of elastic thread. Also the supply of cotton fabric is still exceedingly short All this makes it necessary that you get as much wear as possible from the girdle you now have. Wash it frequently with the same care you would give your best hose, and dry it away from direct contact with any radiator. years. The northern, civilized countries, respecters of boundaries and of in- anti-Semit- ic one-thir- anti-Semit- e right too. The driver flicked his gaze from How do the road to stare at BiU. you figure that? A guys Bill smiled sardonically. a sucker to get in the army for fifty bucks a month when he can make that in less than a week in a machine shop. They praise you, too, and tell you how patriotic you are. He nudged the man to press his Why, my boss. just writes point. the board, tells them Im indispensable and presto. Im deferred. Its The driver a racket, I tell you. edged away from him. At the outskirts of town Bill said, Ill get out here, and thanked him. Be seeing you, he waved. Youre right, you will, the other promised grimly. Bill grinned. Ill have to seem awfully surprised when I see that guy on the board. Let Jones try to He headed get me in 2A now. toward the local office humming, Youre in the Army Now. Iced Tea tea. make tea twice as strong as for hot tea Use freshly boiled water. Pour this freshly made hot tea in a glass that contains one tablespoon honey and ice ubes. For iced moviegoing public thinks of Woolley as a middle-age- d brat with a beard who has made good in a big way. Although Monly (who was christened Edgar) will probably deny It, much of Uiis is due primarily to the Beard himself. Just now it pleases him to be sick and tired oi the tag and threadbare jests about his hirsute adornment. But there was a day THE t. J Tlx j! H ' s, : rifle. - hoi, minim J when Monty wcl- - able-bodie- The executive pursed his lips. Yea, theres something to that. Bill." He gazed reflectively out the office window. Tell you what Bill, you forget this volunteer business. In time, if youre needed, youll be called. That way Ill have a chance to break in a new man. Hows that strike you? Bill considered this proposition O.K., boss, he decided. earefully. Ill help you here until my number comes up. Thats awelL" Mr. Jones shook bands with him to end the interview. Bill carried out hia part of the bargain. Night after night he stayed overtime to expedite production. He was earning big money but dissatisfaction gnawed within him. "Wont be long now before Ill receive my selective service papers. Theyll be singing Youre in the Army Now. When the questionnaire came. Bill filled it out scrupulously, fearing to make an error which might delay his classification. His Job seemed drudgery now. Each day at mail delivery time he telephoned hia landlady to inquire about letters. Then, when he had resigned himself to disappointment, a penny postal arrived with the curt statement Your classification is 2A. Necessary to defense. A wave of bitterness swept over him 2A. Who were they to decide on his case without a physical examination? He had expressly noted that he preferred the rating 1A. And this was their answer. How did they come to settle on that? Then with stunning clarity he knew. Mr. Jones. He must have written, asking for deferment. If the boss said Bill was necessary to his business, that would end it. No wonder they had placed him in 2A. What am I going to do about it? Bill asked himself. There must be some way to beat the old man at his own game. At the plant he noticed how the chief avoided him. Just as well for his peace of mind. Bill thought, his blue eyes flashing dangerously. A few weeks later Bill was called for a physical examination for reclassification. The boss was wearing a cat that swallowed the caYoure in this nary expression. I time, old boy, he prophesied. told you not to worry, but I suppose you couldnt help it. Young fellows are always impatient. Bill had traveled about a half-milwhen a car overtook him. Lift, Buddy? the driver invited. Bill looked at the out of state plates, and shook his head. Thanks all the same. Just a short distance to go. The driver meshed his gears and was soon out of sight Then another Bill smilingly recar stopped. fused the offer of a second lift. When the third car stopped Bill Going far? the driver accepted. inquired. To Summerfleld. Just where Im going. Thats swell, said Bill. I have to take a physical at the draft board. Think youll make it? Bill tongued his cheek. "Heck, so far as thats concerned Im all right. They wont take me and thats all J vi . Jpp- , Q. Dy J. I). RYAN What About Military Training? Bet) Sntdirala. --CH A . t ) I J1 Monty Woolley corned any flip re- mark about his chin curtain a h V furthiring his name and lame .i II you're for- tunate enough to catch Edg.ir Mon-on- e cf his talka- tillion Woolcy on live days he'll give you a story of the weird ups and downs thut have bcict him from the cradle. Hc'U 'ell you the way was not smooth for Woolley even before he became the bearded half of the Grarle Melcs-MuntWoolley team which is box office honey right now That combination, which has just culminated in "Molly and Me. has provided the Beard with a new screen It has sandpapered nersonahty. down the cutting edge of his acidu-'ou- s screen personality to a likable old devil whose bark is louder than his bite. But regardless of this, hia alfalbeard that hated fa. to hear him talk still figures as she most salable feature of the Wool-le- y personality. Oracle Fields Simplicity Is the Keynote for Entertaining (See Recipes Below) Tricks for the Hostess Lynn Chambers smart woman need be In a dilemma when its time for her to entertain. It takes more than ratlon-in- g Point-Saving No and food shortages to do that Indeed, if you dont breathe a word about how difficult it was to your friends will think you are giving them a glimpse of prewar entertaining. You can stretch the precious meat with a supporting cast of vegetables. If you're serving nonrationed eggs, gild them with a bit of cheese and no one will dream that you had to do some fancy extending. What about sugar? Well, there are syrups, point-fre- e prepared puddings and molasses. No, there need be no difficulties; dress up your dishes and carry on. is fun, but that Entertaining means fun not only for the guests but for the hostess. Its all up to you whether the partys going to be pleasant for you or not. Gather your point-eas- y recipes, plan accordingly and Im sure it will all come out all right Let's pretend your guests are coming in for an evening of conversation and a bit of food later on. Youll want a good beverage or cool drink and with that an unusual cake. Here is one made to order for the occasion: Prune Cake. 2 cups sifted cake flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking pewder A teaspoon soda ii teaspoon salt H teaspoon cinnamon V teaspoon each, ground cloves, nutmeg, allspice cup lard 2 eggs 1 cup prunes, cooked without sugar. H cup milk Sift together all dry ingredients. of the mixture with Blend about the lard until soft and fluffy. Add unbeaten eggs and beat light. Cut prunes into small pieces and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the dry mixture. Add remaining dry ingredients to creamed mixture together with cup of the milk. Stir smooth. Add remaining milk and prune mixture and then pour into greased layer pans. Bake in a moderate oven until done, 25 to 30 minutes. This cake is good with a mocha or lemon icing. Delicately spiced cookies are good to have in the cookie box because theyre easy to fall back on when the crowd comes in for refreshments: Maple Nut, Balls. Vs cup lard cup brown sugar teaspoon salt (350-degre- e) Lynn Says: Quick Tips: To make a novel dinner or luncheon dish, broil slices of bologna from which casings have been removed. Then fill the cups with creamed potatoes and onions or any other creamed vegetable. When making hamburgers for a crowd, wrap each individually in waxed paper. The rounds may be cut with a cookie cutter to make them an even size. When making scalloped potatoes, prepare a complete main dish by placing slices of dried beef in between the sliced potatoes. Combine mashed sweet potatoes and cooked, crumbled pork sausage meat in a casserole. A topping of freshly sliced pears pr apples sprinkled with brown sugar makes this a big favorite. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Liver is delicious when marinated (soaked) in French dressing before broiling or frying. Menus Creamed Deviled Eggs over Crisp Noodles Buttered Peas and Celery Apricot Cottage Cheese Salad Whole Wheat Bread Spread Prune Cake Beverage Recipe given. cup sour milk or buttermilk teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon ginger 1 cup molasses 214 cups flour (about) Cream lard, sugar and salt together. Add sour milk in which soda disbeen has solved. Add ginger and molasses and enough flour to make dough that is not sticky. Shape into small balls and bake on oiled pans at 375 degrees. While still hot, press the flat sides together and roll in maple-flavore-d icing, made with confectioners sugar. Roll in finely chopped nuts. It takes 10 to 12 minutes to bake cookie balls. Vs 1 y wind-wooin- g Get Out of My Beard I When Woolley once told me: Im sick and tired of this printed drool about my whiskers. For heaven's sake. Hedda, keep my beard out of your typewriter! So far as the public is concerned Ive ceased to be an actor or even a man with any personality. Im just a beard now, and in the future I want no more talk I fell for It head over heels. of it! Imagine, then, my surprise to find "Molly and Me featuring a scene-o- ne of the funniest In the pic- ture, incidentally pitched entirely around Monty's chin wool. Then I learned he turned down a starring role In Colonel Effingham's Raid because it called for i a smooth face. Oatmeal-MincemeCookies. At the time Woolley became pro- -' doxen cookies) (Makes lessor of English at Yale univerlli cups sifted flour that seemed a career worthy of sity Vs teaspoon baking soda fighting for. In the suave superiority teaspoon salt of his classroom position Monty gave H cup shortening deep thought to the finest nuances cup light brown sugar, firmly of the language. Spoke his sentences packed with elegance and precision. 1 egg But the theater was strong at the 1 cup oatmeal, uncooked back of his mind and he asked for Vs cup chopped nutmeats the post of dramatic director. 1 cup mincemeat George Pierce Baker's appointSift together flour, baking soda and ment to the post precipitated Mosalt. Cream the shortening, add ntys Brought on a penniresignation. the brown sugar, then egg and beat and less period in which dispirited until light and fluffy. Last fold in to his friends in the Monty appealed nutmeats and mincemeat, theater. oatmeal, They didnt fail him; he blending well. Add flour mixture ended this phase by directing "Fifty and stir until all flour disappears. Million Frenchmen, Champagne Drop by spoonfuls onto greased no mean recand Jubilee cookie sheet. Bake in a moderately Sec, ord. But his friends in Hollywood oven for 12 to 15 hot were directing pictures at plush salaminutes. ries. So Monty landed in movietown. As main dishes for luncheons or fish two That Beard Again suppers, Im suggesting dishes which will be substantial Now the beard comes into the picenough even if there are hearty ap- ture once again. The beard got petites present They can both be Monty his first job in movies a Rusas pretty as a picture to please the sian impresario. But Walter Connolladies: ly a fat man without a beard continued to get the parts Monty had Shrimp Curry in Rice Ring. his eye on. (Serves 6) 3 tablespoons butter or fat Monty turned back to the theater 4 tablespoons flour for solace. Was on the eve of re2 cups shrimp, fresh, cooked, turning to Broadway to direct ancleaned other play when Moss Hart rang Milk him, asking him to play the lead 2 teaspoons curry powder role in a play called Strange Peo4 cups cooked rice ple. if I remember correctly. The Vs cup dark corn syrup play turned out to be The Man Melt butter or fat; blend in flour. Who Came to Dinner. It put the Gradually add milk to flour mixture, Beard right in the bead of the spotenough to make light. Hollywood didnt see him 2 about cups again until Warners determined to sauce. Cook, stir- make the picture with Bette Davis. constantly But Bette demanded him and got ring until thickened. him. Then 20th Century got Monty Place over hot for The Pied Piper, signed him out of which came add to a shrimp. Add cur- a unique romantic team the Gracie ry which has been mixed with a Fields - Monty Woolley combination. little water. Combine rice with dark These two invest an autumn love corn syrup and pack firmly in a story with a sprig of spring. quart mold. Set in a pan of water Why not? shouts the veteran of and bake in a moderate oven for 20 many bitterly fought artistic battles. minutes. To serve, unmold rice ring All things being considered, a and fill center with shrimp mixture. beard covers almost any facial deSalmon Loaf. fect and In the long run makes its wearer look younger. Yes, and feel (Serves 4 to 6) 2 cups steamed salmon, flanked younge, too. So there! cup bread crumbs To a Great Gal Vs cup milk 1 egg Fibber McGee has written a song, 1 teaspoon salt My Molly, dedicating it to bis 1 tablespoon butter, melted wife. Mollys a star wherever she goes. It doesnt matter what glamTo flaked salmon, add other ingredients in order given. Grease loaf our girls in the room when Molly pan and line with cut sweet pickle starts using her little girl voice, slices. Pack salmon mixture into everybody stops to listen, laugh and this. Set in a shallow pan containing to applaud. . . . Thomas Mitchell water. Bake in a moderate oven goes right back where he belongs (375 degrees) about 1 hour or until in the big time, with Clark Gable loaf is firm. Unmold onto hot plat- and Greer Garson in Strange ter and garnish with parsley and Adventure. . . . Ray Collins plays the district attorney in Leave Her stuffed olives or pickle fans. to Heaven. 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