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Show T THE DRAGERTON TRIBUNE, DRAGERTON, UTAH PAGE SIX ways said. Scrubbing the bathroom floor, Mrs. Garrity remembered all the dresses she bad given her, the rich perfumes, books for toe children, and never forgetting to ask about Mr. Garrity's health. Of course, they couldnt have a house, not with her In Hollywood so much. But they had made toe hotel rooms cozy and home-likAnd when she was in the city, they had such good tones. It had never occurred to Mrs. Garrity to doubt toe item in toe column and she was not unduly surprised when she saw the suitcases in the bedroom. That was why Mrs. Miller bad come back this time, then, to take the things of hers that were in the room. There was a short note on toe dresser. Please take toe black dresses In the closet, Mrs. Garrity," It said. Now wasn't that Just like her, Mrs. Garrity thought, remembering me, even with all her sadness. And her heart must be 'so heavy today. No, it wasnt right. Even if they were apart a lot It probably had been some foolish argument they would both get over In time. Hadnt she argued with Mr. Garrity? Yes, many times when they were younger. And it was nicer than ever when you made up. The Ides of gardenias came suddenly to Mrs. Garrity in the maze of memories that were flashing through her mind. There wasnt much time. Mrs. Miller was probably only out for lunch and would be back any minute. Mrs. Garrity reached Into her pocket, pulled out a small wad of bills. She counted them carefully. There were seven. Well, the grocer would Just have to wait She went down the service elevator and hurried to the flower shop on the corner. I want seven dollars worth of gardenias," she told toe florist. He stared at her, bewildered. "Seven dollars worth, she repeatHe ed, looking at him sternly. shrugged his shoulders and started to work. She walked rapidly back to toe hotel with the large box. In toe rooms again, she hurried to the typewriter and fingered the keys idly, her rough, gnarled hands looking strange in this position. Now what should she say? It was very Important what she said. It bad to erase a lot of things, it had to say a lot of things. She started to type with great care and deliberation. BECAUSE THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL LIKE YOU Yes, that was all right Maybe he would be able to put It better, him being a writer, but that is what he would mean. FICTION co?a? Gardenias From Mrs. Garrify By FRANK BROOKHOUSER Tuesday, July 27, 1948 COOL SUBIMER FROCK FOR GIRLS SCALLOPS ADD A PRETTY FINISH e. Darrell miller, tba high-- tcribbler and bit frau, tba lovely Marianna Lana, cf tba flicker!, art raadying a tap arata martial billing . , , carter! don't mix, 'lit laid. , . . Mr. Garrity read the item from Hal Boyds gossip column in the Blade for the fourth time, staring at the paper which lay on the table in the supply room as she wrung out her mop. She always read Hal Boyd. His column kept her abreast of all the doings among the big people, people she saw sometimes In the hotel. When she had first read the item on the subway coming to work, it bad struck her with as much impact as if the two persons mentioned had been her own daughter and and now she went about her work without spirit, missing the warm delight with son-in-la- w with a dazed feeling, unable to disguise her surprise at seeing the lovely lady in his room. Mom And then he had said: he always called her morfi I want you to meet Mrs. Miller. Isnt she a lovely thing?" She is that, Mr. Miller." Marianne, this is mom Mrs. Garrity. Shes taken care of me for a long time. Ah, you're always kidding, Mr. Miller. I just clean his rooms for him, Mrs. Miller " And never touches any papers that shouldnt be touched, he had said. And always puts the slippers in the proper spot under the bed." I suppose now youll be needing a regular woman. She was strangely frightened at the thought We will not," he had said. And then Mrs. Miller, such a sweet kind girl, had said: "Of I want seven dollars' worth of gardenias," Mrs. Garrity told the Be stared at her bewildered. "Tea, seven . . she repeated. which she always contemplated course not, mom. If you need extra time, you take it and we'll cleaning their rooms. Such nice young people they be happy to pay you for the extra were and, after all. she had known work." them since that first morning, Mr. Joy and good feeling and bright Miller even longer. And they had spirit had filled . the room that always been so happy together. It morning. And gardenlat, dozens didn't seem right She lifted the of gardenias, in tha pitcher on the bucket tiredly and started walkdresser, in another pitcher on his ing to the rooms which had been little bookcase. Mrs. Miller had Mr. Miller's even before they mar- listened almost enchanted by the ried. story, it seemed, as be explained Everything In the bedroom was tha reason for the gardenias. the same and the picture mingled They have a special sigwith the implications of the item nificance, be had said. It brought a sharp tug to her heart seems that I waa going lute a His coat was lying over the chair. flower thop and aha was comHe must have worn the camel's ing oat and I waa going to bny hair this morning, she thought gardenias and the had already WeQ. she supposed it was warm bought them. And we bumped enough, although the wind was and I knocked them out of her sharp, biting. The coat had been arms. And we had lunch. And there like that the first morning. we got married. And theres a And she had put the bucket down, gardenia for every day of the yes right here in the bathroom. twe months we were courting, Mrs. Garrity." They had alwayi been happy together. You could tell that by tha way their faces brightened when they looked at each other, Mrs. Garrity thought Mrs. Miller had I just been starting out then but by NANCY PEPPER now she was a big star and Mrs. Garrity went to the neighborhood theater both nights when she was THE TEST IDEA! Honestly, you teens are the most playing in a picturs and told Mr. Ingenious lot In fact you remind Garrity and her children how well us of what papa she knew her end got autographs lightning bug said for them. And shes as sweet and kind as to mama lightcould find, Mrs. Garrity al you Junior ning bug: is certainly bright for his age." Here are some of your latest discoveries. florist -- ... ... PINESS WHEREVER all right Yes, that ..." felt almoat romantic, reading AND TO WISH YOU HAP.YOU GO was Shs it to herself again. "WITH ALL MY LOVE She smiled as shs ..." typed his name. Hurriedly, the filled two vases with water, put the gardenlaa in them, placing the note auspiciously beside one, and then she began to clean the rooms, working spiritedly, feeling much better now, She managed to finish her work before Mrs. Miller returned.! Reading Hal Boyds column on toe subway tha next morning, shs felt her heart quivering with intense happiness, felt a Hit there that she could hardly believe was possible for a woman of her age. Her eyes glazed with tears as sha read toe Item for toe fourth time: A "Darrell Millar and bit mis tut, Marianna Lana, say it isnt to that they an through and they bava a menage for Mrt. Garrity . . . tba matsaga: IP YOU THINK ITS THAT IMPORTANT, SO DO WE." Mrs. Garrity got off toe subway, her eyaa dreamy, walked proudly into the basement of toe hotel. Just to make sure you won't get your rubber boots mixed up with Susie Smiths In school, punch a few holes around the tops and string plaid shoelaces through them. Youll have no more boot mix-upunless Susie decides to do the very same thing. AFTER THE WAVE IS OVER After you've given yourself one of cold waves, use . those home-styl- e the curlers for barrettes. Just color them with nail polish or enameL NO RUNS, NO ERRORS When putting on those precious nylons, guard against runs or pulls by wearing cotton gloves. !.A . A AMYA , v v AtWaA iJ.Af.AWn Wf OKAY, BEAN, LETS STRING ALONG Lets dance. BLESS YOUR FOINTED LITTLE HEAD Can be said at any time, especially to someone who has Just popped a corny. A AUW .BA.AAM4 A ,VV,YV Y Y V Y V v kW Jut Mtlt .... v ',W A.UA.WI A to use with HERE ARE TRICKS canned spaghetti: 1. Mix one can of spaghetti with one cup diced ham and heat 2. Parboil green peppers and fill with canned spaghetti, top with cheese and bake until peppers are heated and cheese melts. S. Smother heated spaghetti with j broiled hamburgers wrapped In bacon. NOW HERES a trick to use with canned chicken to make a good upper or luncheon dish for unexpected guests: Chicken Loaf (Serves cups cooked or canned chopped ehlcken cop eooked chopped carrots cops soft bread crumbs tablespoons minced onion tablespoon minced parsley tablespoons minced celery teaspoons salt cup milk eggs 2 12 1 14 2 1 2 12 34 2 4 Parsley for garnish Mix together all ingredients and pack into a well greased, one quart, glass loaf pan. Bake In a moderate 325 degree) oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until firm and slightly browned. Turn chicken loaf onto platter, garnish with parsley and serve with creamed peas. heat-resista- nt Not much chicken is needed to make this delicious loaf when the meat is combined with bread crumbs and seasoning. Creamed green peas are a delightful accompaniment to the main dish. too there ara prepared puddings and canned fruits. Tha latter can be g salad turned into platters and the former into pies, tarts or tasty puddings. IF THE DAY is warm, you might like to prepare some substantial mam dish salads to serve as the main course of tha meaL Her art two which will appeal to men and women as well as toe youngsters: Hot Frankfurter Salad Bowl (Serve 4) 4 frankfurter 4 cops thinly sliced mouth-waterin- YOU CAN USE tha luncheon ham or canned ham for tola dish, which is pretty as well as delicious: Grilled Ham and Asparagus (Serves 4 slices 2 2 12 12 12 13 ) toast slices boiled or canned ham I 12 cup milk 5 tablespoon butter 1 can asparagus 14 pound grated American cheese S tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 12 teaspoon salt Wrap two or three stalks of asparagus in each slice of ham and fasten with toothpick. Place on a broiler rack for five minutes. Melt butter, blend in flour, milk and seasonings. Cook until smooth and thick, then add cheese. 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Enclose 25 cents in corns tor .each Dattern desired. Pattern No -- Size. MO South HOUSEHOLD Name MinTSl Address- - Keep powdered sugar in tightly rovered glass or tin containers to prevent lumping. You really should cook potatoes nd other root vegetables in their lackets. Valuable vitamins and mnerals are near to the skin. Slice leftover potatoes, pour over hem some white sauce and grated :heese, then heat in the" oven for Dne-ha- -- lf hour. Vary bread pudding by garnish-n- g with chopped nuts, marshmal-josauce, shredded coccanut, or Maraschino cherry sauce. Little children love sweet ani-nmilk toast. Toast bread, cut it nto animal shapes with a cookie mtter, spread lightly with jelly or am and pour hot milk over the w Simmer frankfurters in boiling water for fiv minutes. Remove, cut Into quarters lengthwise, than T e al When only a few drops of lemon uice are needed, puncture fruit vith a fork or d rnife. Squeeze gently. This pre rents wasting the whole lemon. To remove bits of ground meat iasily from the food chopper, up the meat with a small imount of stale bread. The s will carry away any meat vhich remains in the chopper. To preserve the new appearance f your refrigerator, remember hat defrosting alone is not snough. Clean it thoroughly, inside ind out, with soap and water y time it is defrosted. Oranges at room temperature, r slightly warmer, will give more uice than chilled fruits. just rut of J ap. JVICZ lemom sharp-pointe- X t . IN GLASS fol-o- w - V - iC 4 x . j. ji , , ' , y k ev-:r- A simple but effective dessert ia prepared when packaged vanilla pudding la layered In tall parfalt glasses with strawberry or raspberry preserves. Glasses are slanted after part of the pudding is placed In them to give a pretty A OF WATER bread-:rumb- ' -' (Serves 6) bananas, cut in small pieces raw potatoes tablespoons minced onion tablespoons minced parsley cup eooked leftover vegetables cup well seasoned French dressing teaspoon celery seeds Salt and pepper parsley. A GOOD DESSERT to serve with toe above dish is simply made: Coconut Banana Snow Afternoon Stylo Heres an afternoon style that 6-- finsr rHlNGr ON , awsino- h crosswise into pieces. Cook potatoes in boiling salted water for about 10 minutes. Drain, toss lightly one-inc- with frankfurters and remaining ingredients, adding salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot Salad ni 7 good-go- od! Their fresh golden com flavor makes Kelloggs Com Flakes the favorite. Good (Serves 4) 34 felasfe - ww effect Frankfurter-Macaro- vVMWVm,r,wvwwra! V. VA'V.A A Strip-Asparag- 1 HERE ARE SOME quick things to do with a can of baked beans when you have unexpected guests walking la: 1. Mix on can of baked beans with cup chill sauce, cup of brown sugar and heat in a casserole. 2. Mix on can of baked beans with two tablespoons chill sauca, two tablespoons each at chopped green pepper, minced onion and celery and heat through. 3. Season one can of baked beans with three tablespoons catsup, two tablespoons brown sugar, and then fold In one can of sliced Vienna sausages. Baked beans are excellent served as an accompaniment with cold meats, cola slaw or grilled sandwiches. A luminow, deal light that will not dkt An emanation horn the living Oina. Hit ctnaia rawnAioa hat luEced To blot away ail doubt and feat, and 1 Who love lift to will Sod there are no bata To keep my tool 6om climbing the bright air, Dtawa by that high impallmg radiance than Beyond the Ram .. LYNN CHAMBERS MENU Chilled, Tomato Juice Hot Frankfurter Salad Bowl Salad Carrot Jelly Finger Rolls Cantaloupe a la Mode Recipe Given 1 A VA1AAA Alight: li than they originally planned, and still making this attractive and good to eat. The best solution to this is a well stocked pantry shell Have on this a cumber of canned meats, as well as fish and boned chicken or turkey. Keep it provided with several vegetables that ara favorites. Dont forget that spaghetti and baked beans in cans can be dressed up beautifully when you have to entertain on the spot And then desired. ,vw ,A'..,A.y.'A....A .V.AA...A., .vwww .WVV AVAY. vrv,v. VUAV "w .AVAhVU WAW..AU5fc. A. KNOW that dut He died; Aad that Hiom again, tad (hit toms li proof of my own immorality. 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Frequently It is mealtime before they leave and many women find themselves up against a problem of providing food for several more Combine bananas, sugar and lemon juice. Chill. Fores through sieve. Fold fruit into egg white, then mix ia lightly the whipped cream and coconut Top with additional cream, coconut and maraschino cherry If idea ros IDENTIFICAT- ION Simplicity Is Keynota When Guests. Arrive For Unexpected Visit m-m-- cup raw macaroni 4 cups boiling 4 frankfurters water 14 cup French dressing I 12 1 tablespoons minced onion cup diced cucumber tablespoon slivered green pepper cup coarsely diced tomato cup salad dressing 13 head lettuce shredded Cook macaroni in boiling, salted water until tender. Five minutes befora macaroni is done, add frankfurters. Then drain. Remove frankfurters and rinse macaroni. Place In a bowl with frankfurters, cut in halves, then lengthwise and crosswise, then add remaining ingredients. Chill before serving. Released br WNU Fasten 1 14 . a b 5 - i- rTiir m ' 1 .WlA v 4hi1fh Mi LYNN SAYS: Hera's How to Serve Leftover Eggs, Poultry Cold mashed potatoes are delicious when the potato ia mixed with egg yolk, butter, salt and pepper, and then deep fat fried. a mixed with Egg yolks may milk and cheese for rarebit This is served on hot toast after it has cooked until thickened. Egg yolks may be beaten with whole eggs and used for scrambled eggs, egg nogs or custard. I" - n Egg yolks may b poached by themselves (without whites), then forced through a sieve and used as garnish for salads, canapes, spinach, creamed fish or thick cream ' fry soup. Chicken may be minced fine and mixed with cream sauce, egg yolks and bread crumbs, then fried until crisply browned for a delicious main dish. Any white sauce may ba made more colorful and nourishing by beating in leftover egg yolks. si . 5 |