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Pad og ry ed he Cs 7% ro' oe i tf 7 yds ee Reading This May Save A Life ~ This true story, told by a noted Farni Safety - Specialist, tells. how one young farmer avoided an ac- cident that might have meant pain- _ ful injuries, even death, You will be working in fields late this spring and summer. Don't take chances with your life. Warn 'other drivers that you are on thé road. "Do vou haved enough oats to finish the seeding you. started yes terday i" Bill Henry Was discuss Ing the day's work with his son, Ted. ? a "We'll need about 135 bushels more, - 1 could run over to Thomp- gon's and get some. Linn Thomp- son told me they had plenty and 'could help us out if we san short." Ted had graduated from high school the before and was working in -prpartnershp arrange ment - year with his dad \ "Better take the tractor and wa gon and get enough to hmsh." Ted soon had the tractor and wagon toting down the ward the Thompsoh tarm. He felt good as he along in the fresh morning air. There was a passed from behind "That car was. really moving. I'd hate to have hun Int nie behind." road to- drove swish as a. cal from As Ted drove onto the highway, . his mind turned to the car that had just passed him. And as he startéd down the hill toward the Thomp- son farm, he saw a car-speeding from the opposite direction. Ted turned the tractor out onto the shoulder of the highway, think- ing it would be better to drive - there than take a chance.on a car coming over the hill hehind= him and hitting him, hist as Red Met the car comyng from the opposite direction, a car did come speeding over the from behind. If Ted had been on ihe highway, he could. uot have &caped a smashup. A tractor has a perfectly legal right on 'the highway. But the driver on the tractor is like a sit- ting duck. Of 19 deaths in tractor accidents in' 1949, 18 of them were = Factor drivers. : A red flag on top of an caight- foot pole, and fastened to the reir of the tractor, warns drivers of slow-moving vehicles, - At night always have two white headlights ig front and at least one red raitlicht on the rear of the tractor or any drawn equipment Escape Literature?--Between mis- slons, this jeep driver gets in a little appropriate reading some- where "on the western front in The title: "All Quiet on the Western Front." Korea. - Simple Difference 0h, "Fast is East and West is | going to say 'yes Fl hill Modern Etiquette By ROBERTA LEE Q. 1s it proper to hold the fork or spoon in the hand at the table while engaged in a long conversa- tion? ' A.+Jt is better to lay the utensil dawn on the plate while talking, If "held in the hand, one is likely to find - oneself waving it abot, and this 1s definitely improper, Qf course this does not mean that if a person is "or Yl think so" that he should quickly lay his tork down, answer, and then pick it up again. ' . Q. Should the best man and his ushers stand in the receiving line, at a wedding. reception? " A. Noj the bride and bridegroom, maid of honor, and the bridesmaids are the only ones privileged to stand in the receiving line. Q..Is it all right for one to use a knife to open a muffin? A. Never, Bread of all kinds should be broken with the fingers, never cuf. Q. Should a hostess ever apolo- gize for a worn rug, a sunken chair cushion, a clock that is not running, -or a dish on the table that has not turned out quite so well as ex- pected? ne A. No. A hostess should not apologize for anything in her home or on the table. It merely empha- sizes the article, and a guest worth ffiaving 'pays no attention to these little things. hi VQ. Is it proper for a woman to wear her engagement and wedding rings after her husband hag died? A. She has a perfect right to do this if she wishes. ! ' -Q. What is the correct salutation in a -business letter addressed to both a man and woman? A. "Dear Sir 'and Madam:" Q. When a girl -has been going with a young man for some time, and she knows his birthday, would it be proper for her to give him a gift if he has never given her one?" A. No. The man should always be the first to begin giving gifts. FEY BARBELL I Rete HMSERA BARES v5 REVAL IRE NS Jérseys Bounce To His Moo-0-0-d Moossic--Claude Holmes' contented cows give out with a mellow bellow when he plays the cello in his barn at Brighton. Holmes farms 188 acres, but manages to find time to play cello in the community orchestra. Holmes practices in the barn because the cows like music. "It keeps them contented," he says. "They like Wagner best." "She may properly send him a nice birthday card. : Q. If a dinner guest is uncertain as to which knife, fork or spoon to use, what should he do?, A. The best thing to do under these circumstances is to follow the example of the hostess. . - Q. Are the invitations to a widow's second marriage worded the same 'as the first? : A. Yes. » Q..Is it improper for a girl to use perfume, or evén cologne and toilet water, in an office? ) A. If it is strong enough to 'shout itself at others, it should be avoided. Some Hints On The Care Of That Permanent Wave B There's hardly a woman who has- n't at least once looked in a mirror just after having a new permanent wave and moaned in the sight. Oné look at the frizzy, corkscrew curls determines--never again! But as time passes and the cork- screws grow straight and stringy, back she goes for another perman-__ ent, and the vicious circle begins all' over again. or But that needn't happen to you if you realize there's far more, to a good permanent than just a few hours spent in a beauty shop. Your permanent can be as soft and lovely as naturglly curly hair if you know how to condition and y ! care for your hair both before and | after. Here are the basic do's and don't; " Do recondition your hair at "home before you have a permanent. Too-dry hair may become even dryer- with a permanent and the ends split and break off as a result. .So put off your permanent for two or three weeks until you've done a little homework on hair. Massaging your scalp with your fingertips (not nails) will stimulate sluggish oil glands. Daily brushing (at least 100 strokes a day) will help distribute - those natural oils through the length of your hair. The night before your weekly shampoo, apply warm olive oil 'to your scalp with a piece of cotton. Part the hair in sections and rub the oil into the scalp rather than into the hair. Wrap your head in a towel turban-fashion for the night. DO insist on a "test" curl. This simply means curling one small despair at ~ your strand of your hair first, before giving vou "the works."=Most good operators do this as a matter of routine. - - DON'T have a new permanent over the remnadts of an old one. the old ends cat 'off, be patient just a little longer, even if it means pinning up your hair at home for "a while. - You'll be much fiappier with your new permanent if you give the old one an apportunity to grow out. DO check up on your general health if your hair seems to be dull and lifeless. Remember that a pro- have hair that's\Mruly a "crowning glory." ° DON'T pe afraid to brush your hair after you've had your perman- ent. You needn't worry about brush- ing away the curl. Daily brushing will merely enhancé'its natural look and help take away any too-stiff ~ appearance. mE ic: For the best stimulation of your scalp, bend vouc..head forward and --hrush-the hair roots out to the ends: And two brushes (one "in - each hand) do twice the job of one. DO follow the manufacturer's directions to the letter if you're having a home permanent. Any innovation in the process on your part ean't improve on the knowlege and experience of the manufacturer, and" you may be pretty unhappy with the result. So be guided bythe step-by-step kit. You'll probably need a family member of a (friend to Help you-- unless you are very adept at curl- ing the back of your head. Mi If your hair will®be too short with per diet is a Evi) if you-would instructions included with the wave vented, TABLE TALKS dane Andrews. With more than. three-quarters of the world's population never knowing what it is not to be hun- gry and millions on the verge of starvation, wasting food should be almost unthinkable. Yet. surveys made during World War Two showed that the average Canadian- or American family wasted at least 225 pounds of edible food each year, and the situation is. probably almost as bad today. * » * Appalling -- you say? But ifaod waste is an offense we are prone to charge to the other fellow, with- out much thought of our own fail-. ings. For it is all too casy to forget about those outside, lettuce leaves, the celery tops and the leftovers which we daily toss into our own garbage pails... * * * That unnecessary waste must be whittled down when it is not only - a matter of family economy--but-- also of helping to conserve our nation's food supplies. And such waste can be largely eliminated at home by the exercise of a little care and watchfulness, according to Geraldine Acker, noted nutrition specialist. * * * Wastes, she says, result from unplanned shépping, failure to plan meals in advance, improper storage and poor preparation. | { Each food must be stored prop- erly, she says. Fat drippings should - be placed in a dry, cool and dark place. Fresh fruits and vegetables " should: be sorted before being stor- ed, and any bruised or spoiling ones removed. Potatoes, cabbage, and root vegetables should be put in 'a dry, cool place. REIMER BL Cent or rom A Waste in preparation can be pre- she advises, by peeling - for BAKED WHITE POTATO PUDDING 14 pound butter or margarine 1 cup sugar . 1 tablespoon rosewater 2 cups freshly mashed potato 5 eggs, beaten - 1 teaspoon nutmeg i 14 teaspoon cinnamon Method: Cream together butter and sugar until light, add mashed potato and beat until smooth. Beat eggs and fold in gradually; add rosewater and spices mixing well, . Line a baking dish with rich pas- try, rolled thin, and place mixture - in the dish. Bake until brown"in a quick (400 degree F.) oven, No sauce is needed, but if desired, hard sauce may be used. Serves five. = tok Uk APPLE BUTTER PIE 174 cups (about) applé butter Sugar Unbaked pastry ;(3 cups flour) ' i Method: Roll pastry to Ya-inch thickness on floured hoard. Place a six-inch saucer over pastry and cut rounds, cutting a design in one the top layer. Place pastry rounds on' cookie sheet, prick well with a fork and bake in a very hot oven (450 degrees F.) for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool. Put layers together, with- apple butter, reserving one with cut design, Top with remaining pastry later and "F sprinkle with sugar. Cut in pie- shaped wedges to serve. Serves six. * * * 'salt, .with from disintegrating. : 5S baking dish, set in a pan of water and bake ai 350 degrees F., for one hour. Serve with hard sauce, Serves four. * * 3 JENNY LINDS 7s cup sifted flour 14 teaspoon salt 1 egg, lightly beaten 34 cup milk 1 teaspoon melted butter or margarine . Méthod: Sift together flour and Blend heaten egg with milk and stir into. the flour mixture. Add shortening and bear 2-3 minutes rotary beater. Fill" very hot" greased popover pans about 34 full and bake in a very hot (450 degrees F.) oven for 25 minutes, Reduce heat to 350 degrees F.. and bake about 20 minutes Tonget. Serve hot with fluffy lemon sauce. Serves six, * * g FLUFFY LEMON SAUCE V4 cup water 1 egg, beaten Juice and grated rind one lemon 14 "cup butter or margarine. 34 teaspoon nutmeg 3 tablespoons boiling "water Method: Combine all ingredients - except boiling water and beat for ten minutes. Add boiling water, one tablespoonful at a time, stirring well after cach addition. Pour sauce into top of double boiler and heat over boiling water just before serv- ing. Serves six. « * * APPLE CUSTARD 3 eggs, beaten light 1 cup sugar cup strained sour apple sauce cup melted butter or margarine 1 teaspoon lemon or vanilla flavouring Method: Thoroughly combine in- gredients and pour into buttered ' custard cups. Set in a pan of 'hot water 'and bake.in a moderate (350 degree F¥.) oven' until set, When an inserted silver knife comes out clean, remove from oven, and sérve 'warm with whipped cream. Serves four. -- --- [PRN New And Useful | Too. . i Waterproofs Surfaces such as concrete, stucco, brick, cement are said to be water- proofed when new material is ap- plied by brush or spray. Substance will not change texture or color of surface and when used outside a building: prevents masonry joints * * Electric Hammer Electrically powered hammer weighs only 771b. and has striking. power of 1,600 blows a minute, Use- ful for contractors, builders, stone- masons, repair 'and maintenance shops; hammer, cable and 2ccessor- _ies fit into steel case. * * * Aluminum Awnings New aluminum awnings are claimed to make house 17 degrees cooler. Made to fit every size and style of window, awnings can" be installed with only a screwdriver. Sun rays strike curved louvres: and are thrown back; light is softened inside,-antd spaces between the lou- "vres allow fresh air to enter. * x ox Plastic Hose A lightweight Vinylite garden hose ¢laimed to be long-wearing and durable is now on the market. Ribbed for toughness, it is said im- pervious. to oil, grease, rot and mildew, and comes in 25, 50 and 100 foot lengths with solid brass fittings. -- GIT this by law. HOW CAN 1? Q. How can 1 launder velveteen? A, Wash the yelveteen in luke- warm, soapy water, Do not twist to wring out, but remove the water by pressure. Rinse in water of the same temperature and shake the garment well. When dry, place on a thick blanket and iron on the wrong side. A . Q. How can, I,-when painting, make easier the task of removing spaint which: gets. on my_ hands? A. Helore starting to paiut, rub Vaseline delly avell into the hands wjpd any paint which gets on them will come off much easier." Q. How can I prevent a bruise from di-coloring? 1 A. One method, it is said, is 10 rub a frésh bump with wet starch. Q. How can 1 varnish paper on the kitchen or bathroom walls so that it can be wiped with-a damp. cloth? ) . CAL Apply the following solution with a clean paint brush: Mix one ounce ol gum arabic, thrée ounces of glue, and a bar of soap, dissolv- ing all in a quart of water Q. How c¢an I prevent hot bis- cuits from becomming soggy after having served them on the table? A. Always serve "hot biscuits, or hot pastry of any kind, on hot plates. The most delicious pastry will become soggy. when served on cold plates. Q. How can I best cool the oven? A. When the oven door is open- ed, aiter the oven has been very hot, it often cools too quickly. Instead of doing this, if a pan of cold water is placed in the oven, it will lower the temperature graudally. Q. Is it advisable to spray fruit "trees while they are in bloom? A. No; some states ¢ven prohibit 1t not enly kills the honey bées, but interferes with the pollination of the blossoms. Q. How can I whiten a straw hat which is badly sunburned? A. Remove the band and fasten the hat to the inside of a wooden box. Then invert the bdx over a dish of burning sulphur. : Q. How can I 'give immediate treatment to a sprain.. A. Sprains may be relieved by plunging the affected part intd water as hot as can be borne, keep- ing it hot for half an hour. Then bind firmly, but not_tightly enough to cause discomfort, with adhesive tape. The best thing to do is to haye a physician apply the bandage. == ~ Bring On The Reds--A grenadier .as_yet untried in---the -Korean fighting is "Jacko," the monkey pet of Maj. Lem Belote. Hearing of intelligence reports that the Chinese are teaching monkeys to throw grenades, Major. Belote set to work teaching it to 'Jacko' BROWN BREAD PUDDING 33 cup brown bread crumbs fruits and vegetables thinly, scrap- , ing batter and dough from mixing West, and never the twain shall i meet," wrote Kipling. We have a) Len 75 * often inferred that this applied to bowls, by accurate measurement of 2 cu ilk os : : Tord tly ' : ps mi od 1 the 'West and 'East in the United "recipes -and the proper cooking of "3: eggs cu MER) 5 States( usually designated as wild them. yr up-chopped nut'meats A and effete, respectively) as well as : : x 2 tablespoons chopped citron re to Britain and the Punjab. After that, it is a matter of en- Y4 cup sugar he But no more. } Zourageient = encouraging mem- Method: Soak crumbs in the milk 4 > Ther, 35-4 ceviahy sonduis, bers of the family to eat everything for about ten minutes, then add re- on their plates. ' w. composed of a kind of junior-size |, maining ingredients, combining ham omits: hepwenn pont oye 42... il thoroughly. Pour into.a buttered 1 1s<ip « 'y » S as \ in: Denver he a St. Paul, but which, : Pali Soounny by Ethel the v : S having migrated to Gotham or New 1 atom. ho says; that While new rés SALLY'S SALLIES : England, becomes simply a "West- ern." -- cipes for éverywkind of dish are constantly appearing, to her there's The other day we saw on a Back~ "Bay menu the item, "Eastern sand- wich." And fully assured that some nugget of profound wisdom would emerge, we asked as casually as possible, "What is the difference between an Eastern and a Western sandivich?" d "An Eastern," replicd the wait- "ress with complete scli-possession, "ls a Western without onions." -- PAL There you have it, For all prac- . . © tleal purposes, or most, anyway, Rast and West have met, Only a small matter of onions keeps them apart.~-The Christian Science Mon- itor. pt nothing more flavourful, appetising or full of goodness thar the meals her great-grandmother used to pre- pare. "Her. ingenuity developed from the most primitive materials such ; palatable dishes that modern science i ~with_its wealth of resource, has | not heen able to excel them." * * - Something Fishy--Now you know how the tiny fishes feel looking = - out of their aquarium to see little human eyes staring right back at them. These fish are called gambusia affinis, and their special ~ talent is eating mosquito larvae. The Los Angeles health depart- ment distributes them free each year to help rid the city of ; mosquitoes. ; Sounds interesting, doesn't it? : 5 i So here are a few of "Great-grand- Feels Fine Now--Richard Main, 13 months, gazes in fascination at ma" Eaton's favourite recipes; and "a stuffed rabbit held by a doctor. as he recuperates from an.oper- « although, at this writing, I haven't ation for the removal of a 3%-pound cancerous tumor on the. had time to try them all, I can as; kidney. The 22-pound youngster, held by nurse Marie Tata, is sure you that those I have tried reported on the road to recovery. *- fully live up to their advance noticts. ERE ER a a. eu "I'l read the letter, dearie; you can take care of the bills."