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Show The Giche American. Lojran, Cache Countv, Utah Woman's World Three Unmarried Sisters ei a difficult Job to keep up their wardrobe. If the mother la bandy with the needle, the youngster it lucky because he or die can be kept In tultable toggery. Just contider the position of the average family. Dad'a ahirte can always be converted Into boys ahirte for Junior, pinafores or dreaset and blouset can also be used for dresses, blouset and skirt for the younger girla. When making clothing for the younger member, particularly in using old material, suitability should be carefully Some considered. plaids end prints used for mother's dresses or dads shirts may be per fectly stunning on the adult, but very poor for the young child. If there Is enough fabric only for e skirt, make that out of plain or print, with little straps If there la enough material, and let the child wear blouse of contrasting mate- imi riatuKt. k ir ft children sre growing by leapt and bound. It's some-tlm- WNU IUU a fa. rlta in iij 'A ' t yt . SV IT filed llrt aid, and could than MiUftrjt urote from lha South sea lo break hi engagement," sun-dres- s. bric-a-bra- Ironing pulL Ute them for daughteri dress, dress unusually attractive and en- dearing to the little girl. If you are making a dress out of old things of your own or out of dads shirts, and find that you are short of material, you might try a band along the hem, around the sleeves and neck in a contrasting color. This will not only add length to the dress, but is a very smart feature in youngsters clothing. If the girl Is in the under 10 group and you are making skirts and Pockets are important! Poorly ironed, they look like something that does not belong to the dress. Turn the garment to the wrong side, then to the right side and press carefully into place. look in Avoid a limp, hang-do- g pockets. To Iron zipper plackets, close the zipper first and iron close to the zipper with the nose of the Iron. Smooth out wrinkles on the zipper tape, but never iron directly on the zipper itself. Iron tucks slowly until abso-lutle- y dry. For vertical tucks, pull taut and iron lengthwise. On horizontal tucks, start at the top and Iron downward. Striped dresses are always cool Simplicity of line offers real eauty in summer styles; stress and neat looking. Look for internedium prints rather than too large esting buttons to relieve the tailored look. esigns. to Beach coats are popular, too, and cater to here are suits Bathing acb taste. There are very brief a definite must for bathing activithere are oth-r- s ties, particularly if you change at nes for that cover more of you if you home and want to walk to the rant to be conservative, like the beach. Theyre also protective when e you dont want to expose yourself type, or the halter and top. to too much sun. skirt rith bloomers, By KATHLEEN NORRIS HAVE three very at- J tractive daughters, aged 29, 27 and 23, writes Mrs. Baker of Illinois. Two are schoolteachers and one is head librarian of our public library. My only son was drafted five years ago, married the following year, and while he lives in our small town and everything is friendly enough, there is no especial sympathy between his sisters and his wife. He has two little girls who stay with us overnight occasionally. Otherwise we have small contact with his family. About three years ago, a young naval lieutenant paid marked attention to my middle daughter, Margery. Her sisters, Emilie and Barbara, found this rather amusing, but we all liked Harold, and could ahare Margery disappointment when he wrote from the south sea to break his engagement. I believe she has recovered from this experience, but she has had no other admirer, and Bobs and Em have never had a love affair. I am writing to ask you if you can explain why, and also If you have any suggestions that will bring these lovely young women into the ordinary current of courtship and marriage? They are all nnered, dress well and hold good positions. They have many friends, if no especial intimates. Their father was an Invalid until three years ago, when he died. Since then, ours has been a happy, busy household of women. We love our garden, put up apples and peaches and berries from our few trees every year, love books, enjoy good radio and record music, take a deep interest in each others daily recital of events. We attend church, and the girls have a hundred small activities of Ironing, embroidering, knitting, cooking, trying to win prizes for contests of all sorts, writing poems for competitions and so nice-lookin- pleasant-ma- i appointment la fir V LEAVE THEM ALONE widow with three ur married da ti flit erg it concerned about them. She savt they are attractive and well educated. are teachert and the other a librarian. They have a Two ph'asant home in a small city. While they have many friends, they have fete close oneg. Since their father died, these girls have been interested in church affairs, books, music and household matters such as canning and sewing. They enter various magazine contests, especially in verse writing. Their ages are 23, 27 and 29. The muldle one was engaged to a naval officer, but he broke the engagement while ir the Pacific area. All the girls take a someuhat skeptical and humorous view of marriage disliking its worries, risks and They wen de- pressed by the long period when they had to care for their invalid father. This mother thinks, that if one of them should enter a happy marriage, the others would be pleased, and perhaps follow suit. She asks Miss Norris how she can help to interest some desirable men. Miss Norris re plies, rather startlingly, that the best course for her would be to do nothing. Perhaps these girls are best fitted for the single life, A marriage among them might be a mistake, and would very possibly destroy the present fairly happy situation. hotv-eve- r, may surprise her. I am going to advise her to let well enough alone. She has more than her share of feli- - They have independence, comforts New Bible Well Received. The Revised Standard version of the New Testament with a half a million copies sold since publication in February, has entered the bracket of the best seller field. Like all translations of the Bible the new version has been the center of controversy based on popular conservatism. One noted theologian, the late Dean William Ladd of Berkeley Divinity school, once told his class that "People want to read the Bible the way they have always read it, withou: any "tampering. on. Skeptical of Marriage. That they have a somewhat skeptical and humorous view of is marriage and motherhood natural; they see their friends burdened with domestic cares, nurseries, husbands not always easy to please, and they remember the exactions and difficulties of their fathers peculiar nature. Perhaps they are unconsciously too exacting in their demands upon men, but then men dont come near enough even to be judged as possible husbands. Margery now blames herself for her broken engagement, as she wrote Harold about the closeness of the relationship among us all, and reminded him frequently that he was marrying the whole family. This mav have seriously impressed a man at a long distance from home, a man who was not too well acquainted with his wifes people. But I know, or I suspect, that it would make all three girls happy to have one of them marry well, and a man in the group might bring in other possible husbands. As their mother, I am completely content harmowith this smoothly-runninnious household, but sometimes I suspect myself of selfishness, and wonder where I failed them, if I failed them. Please advise an adoring mother. My advice to the adoring mother . , !s-- - First Choice for a Picnic A problems. . ha city now, a lovely home, no money worries, a son and grandchildren, and three satisfied, busy, useful daughters. Why go out of her way to bring in some element that, with these girls peculiar upbringing may well upset the applecart once and for all? Some Like Single Life. There are women who really like the independence, freedom, comfort of single life. To be sure, there are not often three of this sort in one family, but here are three who, with their mother, have evidently built themselves a snug and complacent pattern of life. They smile with superiority at the idea of a mans dominion over and Influence upon, his wife, of the undeniable responsibilities and fatigues of homeNinety-nin- e keeping and men out of a hundred would with them have no patience and their opinionated position, and the hundredth man would be of the spineless sort that would fulfil their dreariest expectations of matrimony. If I were you, adoring mother, I would accept the idea of their bachelor-girl status, improve upon it with plans for a mountain or beach cabin, new collections and hobbies, pleasant ways of wearing hair or designing frocks that will express their own individualities. Let the idea of attracting men go; try instead to help the girls grow pleasanter, gentler, less assertive and smug. Their fate is probably singleness. But accepting that idea, and working from that angle, may well prove to be the bait that will draw them to truer and gentler ideals of womanhood, and so find for each one of the three a wider happiness with a real mate. g; two-piec- I . rial. .... . Yt Mj ft vl Classic Style Papular For Girls Dresses Fortunately little girl's dresses eery little from year to year. You can buy several good basic pattemi and use them again and again, with Just alight variations. If you are good at alteration, you might even use these patterns for several A sat bed waistline slime this years, simply taking them In when full skirted Slit pockets you first get them, and then letting them out after a few months or are set la at the rounded hipline and the low -- square neckline Is years as the girl grows. Jumpers with several changes of held np by a wide halter. The Jacket and top of the drese are made ef blouses are very much acceptable for the girl under and slightly over red and white coffee striped balloon cloth. 10. If you are using a heavy material such as corduroy, be sure that the lines of the garment follow the blouses for her, consider them as rule of strict simplicity. separate garments. When you finPrincess style dresses with but- ish them, however, sew a tape tons all the way down the front are around the waist of the skirt and very attractive on the Immature fig- place button holes all around it ure. This type of dress may be made Then sew buttons on the blouse so that the two can be attached together. In this way you prevent the blouse from gaping from underneath the skirt and this is especially Important if the girl likes active play. Shirtwaist effects are popular In this age group and many tailored dresses can be concocted from shirts. If you have a blue or white shirt parts of this might be made Into the bodice and the sleeves while another shirt in a print might be used for the skirt Buttons are used extensively on childrens garments because they are easy for the youngster to manipulate. Furthermore, they are ecoIf you have tome old shirtt . . . nomical and add decoration even to In any type of material and may the simple dress. also have a variety of trimmings. Because of the many washings Youll want contrasting color tape which childrens garments must c on others and take, always select a sturdy mateon some, perhaps embroidery on still others rial that will not lose its color or if you have the time and are so firmness of weave. A chiffon dress inclined. may be available for remodelGrowing girls particularly need ing and It might occur to you to gored or full skirts, the basque type make a youngsters dress out of it, but neither the material nor its lack being very popular. It will particularly please them if the garment has of wearability is suitable for the some grown-u- p feature like a plain active girls under the age of 10. colored bodice with a matching print In the skirt If your youngster is old enough, Tricks let her work out some of the decoTo iron sports dresses or rative details of the dress herself. blouses with an action back, use She may be interested in sewing a the small end of the ironing feather-stitc- h around a full skirt for board. Iron the gathers toward or she has perhaps, example; the yoke then turn and face to learned some interesting weaving or the wide end of the board so you braiding at school with which she can iron down from the yoke to might like to trim the collar, pockthe waist. ets or sleeves. When ironing seams, nose the Speaking of pockets, these arc a iron under the seams (on the very handy feature in the younwrong side) to eliminate seam gsters dress. Children Just adore marks. When skirts are comcan end easily carry them, they pletely ironed, turn to the right decorative detail that will make the side and finish off such details as lapels, pockets, cuffs and hem. When gored skirts are cut on the bias, iron with the weave of the cloth, keeping them smooth and free of bulges at the seam. Iron gently, smoothing the fabric as you go along, and do not Three Kathleen Norris Says: Selection of Suitable Fabric Important in Tots Garments (lii Pasre Fried Chicken (See Recipes Below) Eat Outdoors! Lynn Chambers' Menus The time haa come to take the picnic baskets out to the shady glen or under the old oak tree in the back yard and let the outdoors spread Its Inimitable seasoning Outdoor Mena Fried Chicken Potato Salad Carrot Sticks Whole Ripe Tomatoes Bran Bread and Butter Hot Milk Cake Beverage Recipe given to savory-cooke- d foods. Why not plan to eat outdoors at least once a week this summer? Eating out doors will get Mother out of the sweltering kitchen for at least two hours; It will give Dad time to contemplate the beauties of nature; and it will give youngsters a chance to catch up on secrets. Outdoor eating Is spoiled if theres too much fuss connected with it, so plan everything as simply as possible. The family will enjoy nib-lin-g on a chicken leg with their fingers much more than trying to carve a piece of pot roast for every bite they take. If they don't want to wrestle with salads, take along whole fruits like oranges and tomatoes, pears or grapes, or such things as carrot sticks and celery hearts and let them get their vitamins that way. If its pie or cake for dessert they like, bake and leave in Its pan, as its easy enough to place that In a box and slice as its needed on the picnic. Heres an unusual way of preparing potato salad thats both flavorful and easy to make. If you are having a light supper, you wont need extra meat: Hot Potato-SausaSalad. (Serves 6) 1 pound sausage links 6 medium-size- d potatoes cup minced onion cup vinegar 3 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons sugar Vs teaspoon salt Pare potatoes and cook. Drain and cut in 14 inch squares. Place sausage links in skillet and add a small amount of water. Cover and steam for 5 minutes. Drain off remaining water and cook sausage over low heat, turning to brown evenly. Remove links from pan. Add onion to drippings and brown. Add vinegar, water, sugar and salt Stir and cook about 10 minutes. Pour over potatoes. Top with sausage links. ge -- Fried Chicken. Cut chicken Into serving pieces. Chicken may be dipped in seasoned flour, corn meal or crumbs or flour. If heavier coating is desired, dip in and flour, cracker egg. beatenIn J slightly, then flour coating. Use heavy skillet and have 3 to 4 Inches of fat In it. Fry chicken on both When sides until golden brown. browned, turn fire down very low and allow chicken to cook until tender from 30 to 60 minutes depending upon size of the pieces and age of chicken. Or, if desired, finish cooking In a moderate (350) oven. If you prefer your chicken in a loaf, bake it and when ready to serve your picnic lunch, slice it from the loaf for sandwiches, or serve with tossed salad: Chicken Loaf. (Serves 8 to 10) 4 to 5 pound chicken, cat in pieces 1 small carrot 1 small onion 2 stalks celery 1 clove 3 peppercorns 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups bread crumbs 1 cup cooked rice IK teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons chopped plmiento 3 cups chicken broth, milk or both mixed 3 eggs, beaten Place chicken in large kettle and add carrot, onion, cloves, peppercorns and salt Cover with cold water and simmer until tender, about 2 hours. Strain chicken stock and let chicken cool. ' 'snrfc-e- u Combine diced chicken with remaining Ingredients. Add more seasoning if desired. Place in a deep loaf pan and bake in a moderate oven for one hour or until firm. A good salad to take in a bowl to the picnic grounds is this one that is light but chewy and rich in vitamins: Tonic Salad. (Serves 6.) 2 cups cabbage, sliced fine 1 cup grated carrot 1 cup chopped tart apple K cup chopped green pepper 1 small onion, minced Moisten all ingredients with a little salad dressing. Salt, if desired, and serve cold. A delicate yellow cake that is made in a square pan is another Ice this easily transported item. with a little orange powdered sugar Icing or a chocolate frosting: Hot Milk Cake. 2 egg whites, beaten stiff 2 egg yolks, beaten light 1 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder K cup hot milk 1 tablespoon butter, melted Add yolks to egg whites, then blend sugar in slowly. Fold in flour which has been sifted with baking powder, then lastly add the butter. Bake in a square pan in a moderate oven for 25 to 30 minutes. When cool, ice with: Chocolate Frosting. 2 squares chocolate 1 tablespoon butter H cup rich milk Powdered sugar Melt chocolate with milk and but ter. Add enough powdered sugar until frosting is of a spreading consistency. Flavor with vanilla. This will !ep soft and smooth. (350-degre- well-chill- Lynn Says: child-bearin- Sandwiches for Summer: Nut bread tastes mighty good when spread with orange marmalade, currant jelly and a grated rind of lemon mixed with cream cheese. Or mix chopped, cooked fruits with cream cheese and spread on date bread. Date paste or mixed dried fruits ground into a paste and mixed with cottage cheese offer a taste treat on raisin brown bread. Cut peeled cucumber very fine, mix with mayonnaise and give it a dash of onion juice and spread on thin slices of white bread. Youll also like these combinations: cottage cheese with grated carrots, apple butter with raisins and chopped nuts; cream cheese with finely ground, d egg and minced green pepper. Cottage cheese mixed with ripe olives or green stuffed olives gives an attractive color to sandwiches. Sweet salad desserts are excellent for strictly feminine luncheons. Diced canned cling peaches plus assorted fruits, frozen in d whipped cream, are tops. For enjoyable eating, include shiny black olives in your picnic lunches. To keep them shiny and to prevent shriveling, roll them in a few drops of olive oil or salad oil and wrap them in wax paper. hard-cooke- pin-whe- el gelatin-thickene- Released by Western Newspaper Union. |