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i Een o SEER, NS AT = Le, 2 RDA ©of the Sra RE Rp Sard los as AMER £0 a Grid Russian Women Run Arctic Port Every Able-bodied Man of Murmansk Fightirg Nazis Murmansk is a city of women. Robert L. Snide, of London, Ont, formerly an oiler on H.M.E.GS.' Montcahn, Actic port is entirely run by ladies Soviet Republic Women engineers and "fire-wom- en" operate all the trains "taking the huge cargoes of the United Nations from the port city to in- land supply depots, Women run the enormous dock winches which transfer from ship to pier every- thing from planes and tanks to huge bundles of supplies. A male Russian is a rare sight in Mur mansk. Every able-bodied man is. at the front keeping Hitler in his place and all the other men are working nearer to the front lines. 'The city of women has a peace-' time population of about 50,000. fhe seamen of the United Nations paradoxically have rather a dull time in Murmansk. The girls are friendly and cheerful--but that's all. They are much too busy keep- ng the Russian war effort going to take timg off for international romance. No Pubs--No Movies Just to make matters worse, there are no pubs--no hotels--no movies--no dance halls--not even restaurants with juke boxes. "Why the sun doesn't even go down," eaid the young Canadian geaman. Everything is strictly business in Murmansk, and the business is fighting a war. Gangs of seamen in from months waters of have to get used on the U-boat-infested the world just to it. They rarely see a woman in skirts. All these hard-working and definitely honest young women wear trousers and work shirts, They all scrub their faces to a polish and a woman with lipstick would feel just as odd there as a woman without it here. None of the girls gpeak English, they just smite. The food is good and plentiful and everyone is glad to trot oul the best in the larder for the men who keep Russia's lifelines open. Use Frozen Lard To Insulate Meat New Method of Storing Per ishable Cargoes Successful Refrigerating cargo ships for the long, slow voyage across the submarine-infested Atlantic is a time-consuming and costly job. And the British need the meat that America could ship--if the meat could be kept from spoiling *| en route, An idea was worked out by the American Meat [Institute which bids fair to furnish a solution to, the problem. The idea makes use of two simple facts---lard is an excellent thermal insulator (a poor conductor of heat) and the need in Britain includes lard as well as meat. Before putting the idea to a trans-Atlantic test, it was first tried out in a room in the Union Stock Yards in Chicago. In this "reasonable facsimile" of a ship's hold, which they had lined with ordinary roofing paper, the pack- ers placed a solia layer of bB6- . pound boxes of lard over the en- tire floor and a wall of lard hoxes up each of the four sides to the ceiling. Before being put in the room, .the lard was first frozen to temperatures well below zero, Tested In Room First Boxed meats, also frozen hard, 'were then packed into the central portion of this lard-lined cham- ber up to within one-layer of the eciling. The space between the top layer of meat and the ceiling was then packed full of boxes of frozen lard. The room was then closed and "left undisturbed for three-weeks, At the end of that time, the test roon was opened and the con- tents inspected. The lard (which is much less perishable than fresh or mild- cured meat), while no. longer hard-frozen, was still in fine shape, and the meat which the lard had protected was still frozen and apparently as hard as when ft was first placed in the room. . Following the successful comple- tion of this test, lend-lease food was agtually shipped under lard " refrigeration and arrived in Eng- land safely. Santa Swaps Sleigh F or Army Tank us. army camp in Eng- ik al i ota Claus swapped his erntLs and reindeér for a General _ @Grant tank to spread Christmas eheer among - 150 children of British service men ~ abroad. Santa, or Father Christ: { 48 known in Britain, mag; as £4 yode up pe 'his tank to distribute candy, peanuts and chewing His ite were provided by [ficer d, enlisted Hien of an says the famed Russian . fighting - x In the Laurentian modern log chalet . Mountalus, + « ski tows, luxurlous, Mt. Baldy ski ryn and marked tralls op property. . + Official traln service. Write: THE ALPINE, Marguerite Station, P. Q HES ® SING Ste. The War Against Mrs. Hadley Adapted from the MGM Picture by WILLIAM McCORMICK SYNOPSIS: Mrs. Stella Hadley, a Washing. ton society matron and staunch Republican of the old school, feels that the war is- directed against her personally. She has lost a man servant in the draft; her daughter, Patricia, is in love with a soldier, Mike Fitzpatrick (al- though Mrs. Hadley doesn't know this yet); her son, Ted, has been drafted and the best friend of the family, Elliott Fulton, for whom Ted had been working at the War Department, refuses to seck his deferment--in fact ad- mits he is responsible for the boy being drafted. . LJ . CHAPTER FOUR "Who is this man Teddy's bringing with him?" Mrs. Hadley asked as she and Pat and Cecilia were driving to her son's Army ~camp to have dinner. "Sergeant Fitzpatrick," smiled Pat happily. "Fitzpatrick? young man you had at the house the night of the blackout?" Bor mother asked. = "Phat's Stella Hadley, Pat, Cecilia, Mike and Ted were just finishing their coffee in the roadhouse near the camp when Mrs, Hadley asked the question that almost led to trouble. A BUTTON-UP JUMPER - By Anne Adams Here it is--the "jeep" jumper that the junior miss crowd adores! It's quick to make from Pattern 4077 by Anne Adams. The tie- belt and the front buttoning help you dress in a jiffy--yoke-like slashes hold bodice + softness in gathers, The blouse has short or long sleeves. Pattern 4077 is available in junior miss sizes 11, 13, 16, 17. Sizo 18, jumper, takes 13; 54 inch; blouse, 1% yards 35-inch. Send twenty cents (20c) in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) for this Anne Adams pattern to Room 421, 73 Adelaide St, West, Toronto. Write plainly size, name, address and style number, Isn't that the ~ right," Pat admitted. fe -fore you leave "What did you do before the war, Sexgeant?"' she asked Mie, "] was in the advertising de. partment of the Washington Chronicle," replied Mike inno- cently, Mrs. Hadley recoiled. "Oh, dear!" thought Pat. "Just when everything was so peace- ful." "I'd like to dance," she said with alacrity to Mike. They danced past a French doo leading outside. They slipped out, into a terrace bathed in moon- light. They walked down the steps into a garden. Pat looked up at Mike almost expectantly. "What did you want to tell me?' she asked almost eagerly, "I may be leaving here next week," he said softly, A shocked "Oh!" was her reply. "They're giving me my trans. fer to the Aviation Corps. That will send me out West--Phoenix, I guess." "That's a long way," Pat saia sadly. "Pat, will you do something for me?" Pat looked at him eagerly. "Pat, this war can't last for- ever. Will you--wiH you wait for me?" A look of great happiness came into Pat's face. "Of course not," she replied. CT : "I'm sorry," said 'Mike, taken aback. Lit | thought maybe you cared - enough." "I care too darn much," said Pat tenderly. %You marry me be- Torta the con- sequences." <The "Was that a propogal?" "It sounded like it to me." "Glory be! Come on!" | Pat held him back. "Where are you going?" she asked. "To-ask your mother for your hand in marriage." . "You'd better let me take care of that later," Pat frowned. "But it's my job." "Not in this case," Pat smiled. "Don't forget -- 1 proposed to you." hn . . LJ] Patricia broke the news to her mother after they had returned home that night." "Mother, I've fallen in love." she said simply. "With--with that soldier?" "Yes, Mother." "Has he asked you to marry him?" Stella asked fearfully. "I asked him. He was being sent out West. I couldn't let him go without knowing how I die "That was very forward and very indiscrect -- and I'm-glad the young man is leaving. It will give you a chance to think things "I'm going with him," Pat grin. ned. "We'll get married first, of course." "Patricia, I have no intention of entrusting your happiness to a man whom none of us know." "I know him, Ted knows him, Elliott 'knows him , j .! "Elliott knows ni "Yes, I -- I introduced: him." "You've been seeing that man ) after what he did to me? You've been carrying on with this young man behind my back, aided and abetted by the man who sent your own brother to what may be his death? You've always sided with him--always! You care more for him than you, do for me." "That's not true, Mother." "If he means so much more to you, why don't you go to him? He won't stand in the way of your marrying thiz--this nobody---but I'm your mother, and I forbid it!" "All right, Mother," said Pat- ricia with calm decisiveness as she started from the room, "Patricia,)come back here this instant!' Mrs. Hadley command- ed. "Where are you going?" "To Elliott," Patrizia said as she closed the door behind her. . * * , Mrs, Hadley summoned Ben. nett. "Call Dr. Meecham," she in. structed weakly as she swayed a bit. She léaned. against a table. YEAR-ROUND RESORT H - 8TE. ADELE EN HAUT P.Q. CANADA Snow Vacation A distinguished Laur. entian resort Invites ou to "holliday for calth" Offlelal ski school, ski-towws, eéxcel- lent cuisine, all con. venlences and tasteful - appointments, ly train mervice. clientele. Write -- THE CHANTECLER, Ste, Adele en haut, VQ. "And Bennett, when he gets here, phone Miss Patricia--she'll be at Mr. Fulton's. Tell her -- tell her I've had one of my attacks." Patricia was in Elliott Fulton's office when Bennett called. "Did Mother tell you where to find me?" she asked the butler. "I see. Did she tell you to phone me here? Thank you, Bennett." "Pll gét my hat and coat and drive you over," said Fulton wor. = riedly as Pat hung up thé phone. "Don't bother, Flliott, id She said quietly, "I'm not going." Mrs, Fitzpatrick called on Mrs, Hadley the following day. She grinned a cordial greeting. "Mrs. ~Hadley, I'll not beat about the bush. I've come here as a dove of peace, although you'd never suspect it to look at me." "] sent word to my daughter that' 1 would see her--when she decided to move back home and give up the idea of this marriage." "And what have you got against her marrying my Michael," de- manded Mrs. Fitzpatrick spirit- edly. "I have nothing against your son. On the other hand, I see no reason why they shouldn' t wait-- at least until he's out of the Army. I've done my best, but Patricia has obviously decided to go eclse- here for her guidance and for r love." g "She'll look high and low, but 'she'll never find the kind of love you can give her. Say you'll come to the wedding." "The wedding!" exclaimed Mrs, Hadley, recoiling in surprise. "Since T wasn't consulted about the wedding, I see no purpose in my being there." "And why should you be con. sulted, when you were all against it?" "Nor do I see any purpose in continuing this discussion,' Mrs, Hadley countered coldly. "Good. day, Mrs. Fitzpatrick." "Good-day, Mrs. Hadley," said ~ Mrs. Fitzpatrick politely as she rose to go. She turned at the door and said almost pityingly, "You're a proud woman -- but I think you'll find that pride's not very good company when you're lone- ly." * . * Stella looked after her a mom. ent angrily, then hurried to the telephone and dialed a number. "Hello, Cecilia?" she said into the phone. "I want-you to come over right "away. Something dreadful is happening? What? What's wrong with you?" At the other end of the line, Cecilia was talking with her heaa * completely bandaged'and her arm in-a sling, Behind her there was a buzz of voices, "I'm--I"'m not at all well," she said into the telephone. 'No, no-- you mustn't come over, Stella, It might be catching." As she hung up there was a "buzz of voices from the women assembled for the first aid class "Why didn't you tell her the truth?' "Why are you so afraid of that Mrs, Hadley?" "Are you ashamed of what you're doing?" These and other questions were fired at the flustered Cecilia, The. thing almost grew into a round robin argument over Mrs. Hadley's patriotism before the doctor called a halt and ordered the women back to their lessons. . ° ° Cecilia was lying on the floor, her leg in a splint, head and arm bandaged, when Mrs. Hadley and Dr. Mcecham appeared in the doorway. "Hello, Mrs. Hadley," said Mrs, Laura Winters cordially. Mrs. Hadley dealt Mis: Winters an obvious snub, then started to walk out. "Stella! Stella!" hobbling after her. be angry with me." "You've made a fool of me," said Mrs, Hadley in icy fury. "1 made Leonard leave his office. I cried Cecilia, "Stella, don't "thought you were ill -- and in. stead I find you playing games-- with Laura Winters." "Stella, you've got to let me explain." "There is no explanation neces- sary," said Mrs. Hadley coldly. "1 needed you, but you preferred to lie to me. Come, Leonard." Mrs. Hadley did not attend the _ as he hung up, wedding of Patricia and Michael Someone called t. the bride to throw the bridal bouquet. "I'm sorry--I1'm sending it to someone," Pat said. She handed the bouquet to Ted. "Ted, will you give this to Mother for me?" Ted nodded fondly. Tears came into Stella's eyes as her son handed her the bouquet that evening. =~ The phone rang. Ted answered it. "Hello. This is Hadley speak- . ing. , Yes. I understand, Right away." He turned slowly to his mother "I've got to go, Mother," he said worriedly, "All leaves have been cancelled, © It sounds as if--as if we're being moved out." Stella's eyes opened wide with fear, Almost unconsciously her hand fell to her side and the bou- quet dropped on the floor, She took her son in her arms. "Teddy . . . my baby. They're taking you away from me." As Ted put his arms around her consolingly, she buried her head in his shoulder and sobbed. (Continued Next Week) Germans Control Italian Railroads It is stated by a reliable source that the Germans have assumed full control of all Italian rail- roads and ports without consult- ing the. Italians, The step was decided upon at a meeting of German officers called by Marshal Goering in Rome recently and put into "im- mediate effect, says this infor mant, Spot On The Rug? Remove It Quickly Some First-Aid Treatments For Floor Coverings Prompt action is required to cope with stains or spots on your floor covering, says the Christian Science Monitor. Remember to use the right remedy at once to circumvent an impending spot or stain--thus taking immediate pre- cautions against permanent harm and eliminating the start of dry rot or moth damage if possible. Then call in your professional rug cleaner -at once, for his advice. Here are the immediate first- aid treatments for floor coverings: Dirt Spots: thoroughly with a soft brush. Then sponge with warm, mild soapsuds and rinse carefully with warm water, Grease Spots: These rot the fabric and should be removed, at once 'with carbon tetrachloride (sold under various trade names) Apply with a soft cloth--taking up the soil with a clean cloth or blotter as it dissolves. Ink Stains: Take up freshly spilled ink with blotting paper or soft cloth. Then sponge the spot with lukewarm water... Old or stubborn. stains should be sent to the professional cleaner. Chewing Gum: Soften by pour- ing on a little carbon tetrachlor- ide. Let stand a few minutes, then remove with a dgll knife. Any remaining "traces" may be sponged with tetrachloride. Road Oil, Tar or Asphalt: Sponge with cloth well moistened with carbon tetrachloride. Change "the cloth as it becomes soiled and continue until cloth remains-un- soiled. Paint Stains: Fresh paint, if moist, can be cleaned by rubbing gently with cloth wet in turpen. tine. Animal Stains: Most stains ot this nature cause discolorations which cannot be entirely removed. Clean at once. Sponge thoroughly with salt solution (3% cup of salt to 1 quart of lukewarm water). Then sponge with weak ammonia solution (1 part in 20 parts ot water). - There is also a process by which the whole rug may be recolored to look like new. Blood Stains: Sponge with salt solution of 14 cupful of salt in 1 quart of lukewarm water. THUMBS UP 7 These sailors of the British Royal Navy, wearing aged uniforms given them by heir French captors, were pleased to be released when U. 8. Army Air Forces took Casablanca, To remove, brush Delightf unsurpaksed sun-decksy A d loung- [EE I-tows, - ski school, pro- fesslonul iuatruction, sleigh-ride < © parties, skating rink, Write for Dookiey, rates . + « restricted clien- te Adee. Lodge, Ste. ©e.Q. 1 hedroomns, culsioe, vos Co W, Honey, Mgr, Ste, Adele en Haut, Coffee Stains: Although these * are troublesome stains, they may be removed By applying clear, lukewarm water and drying with soft cloth or blotter. Chocolate Stains: Sprinkle with powdered borax; then soak for 156 minutes with cold water,, Remove gently with clean cloth and cold water, When dry remove borax with whiskbroom or vacuum -eleaner, Grass Stains: First sponge with carbon tetrachloride to remove grease. When dry, sponge with clear, lukewarm water. Acid Stains: Vinegar, lemon, and other acids quickly affect colors, Sponge at once with am- monia solution (1 part ammonia to 4 parts water). This will some. times even restore changed col- ors. Milk will sometimes alkalize a fresh acid stain and neutralize the prospective harm, Unknown Spots: A mild soap scrubbing with lukewarm water, followed by an apmication of corn starch, is usually safe for any spots on a rug. However, if the slightest doubt about any of these remedies exists in your mind -- don't hesitate to call your cleaner at once. [ TABLE TALKS SADIE B. CHAMBERS A Chat On Desserts With "the rationing ef sugar, butter and the scarcity of whip- ping cream the problem of des- gerts becomes more difficult. Desserts are of two kinds, those just to "top off the meal," so to speak, and those planned from a calorie or vitamin standpoint to help balance the.meal, In England a custom prevails ~ which is one of great common sense. Raw fruit is a popular dessert and what is more healthful for all of us? - Meals, well bal- anced from the protein and carbo- hydrate standpoint, can very easily be finished with say raw apples -- those lovely red apples, which especially at this season of the year make their appearance with all the extra rosiness that apples ever had. There is the "Delicious" apple and. many oth- ers, that are very appetizing and most healthful' for adults and children. As a nation we have fallen into a bad habit of thinking most desserts should be sweet. This is also the season for the lovely California grapes. They, too, make an ideal ending to a heavy or well balanced meal. California also sends us dates and raisins, pensive for those of us who must watch our budgets. Oranges are cheaper now and at the peak of their season and they lend varia- tion for most menus. The English custom of "using crackers and cheese for dessert ix well worth remembering. This will have to be guided by the rest of your menu and would be barred if your meal is already high in protein -- meats, heans, peas, etc, Many omit the dessert when using a substantial salad and this again is a very 'healthful thing to do for all. - . It does scem unfortunate that we have not a little extra sugar for our bountiful Canadian apple crop, but I am sure the govern. ment is doing the very best for us they can in this food problem. It is a gigantic task for them and after all we have an abundance of things to eat. If you are a family who does not insist on sugar in tea, coffee andr cereals, then I can assure you with careful -planning you will have enough sugar for a reasonable amount of desserts in the simple category. I mean by this a simple custard, maybe a junket, a little cocoa, or left over canned, fruit in the bottom of your custard up. : As 1 said above one of the "THROAT IS PREY TO MANY AILMENTS Lymoldy' Quick Quick Adon sed by Tho easing, of oy throat and roliors ho k hacks u Bormiasalle 3 res jousan hd of Sf ) Gi ia oupoor AA php Hin LYMOIDS in handy size 10¢ and Ig J, JLY IO] 5 10 in stamps or 25¢bect W usebiaon 11 Pron Sees Toronto whicl, of course are ex- - difficalties 1 have is when T wish to use apples cooked instead of raw, such as baked or apple sauce, with the varieties they offer, Then 1 have to do some planning. 1t was a pity that our honey was such a small crop for it adds a delicious flavor to the baked apple or apple sauce. The corn syrup we had learned to depend upon and like we find 'is another "for- "bidden fruit," It is reserved for our babies who must be fed the proper food if our national health is to be preserved and, may | say improved upon, for let us all take heed to the large percentage of men of military age who have been rejected suffering from nutritional defects. In speaking of the California fruits I did intend to mention the wonderful prunes I saw in the stores the other day. Did you know in California they rarely cook the prunes. Try placing them in an earthenware dish and cover with water. Allow them to stand over night and then serve them without cooking,. If they are good prunes I think you will "agree they are delicious and re-- quire no extra sugar. Figs, too, may be cooked with- out adding extra sugar and un- less one insists on sweetness, which after all is not necessary, they will be found quite palatable without the sugar addition. Miss Chambers welcomes personnl letters from interested readers She' is pleased to recelve suggextions on topics for her column, and Is vn ready. to listen to your _ peeves." [Requests for recipes or "specinl menus nre In order. Address your letters (0 "Miss Sudle I} Cham. bers, 73 West Adelnlde Street, To- ronto," Send stamped self-nddressed envelope If you wish a reols. Submarine Travels Over 80,000 Miles The submarine Truant, one of the Royal Navy's most famed undersea prowlers, is back home after two and a half years of hunting in which she was credited with sinking or damaging more than 20 axis ships and traveled more than 80,000 miles in the Mediterranean, the Indian Ocean and Java Sea. After 12 months of activity in the Mediterranean the Truant went to the United States in May, 1941, for refitting, and was back on Ter old hunting ground by October. She was en route to Singapore "when that base fell and went to Socrabaja, the Dutch Kast Indies naval base, instead. - The Truant operated with the Allies in 'he Southwest Pacific until the Indies fell and from there transferred to Colombo and hunted in the Malacca Straits from March to September this year, . Among her exploits were a sur- face attack on an enemy harbor because it was too shallow to enter submerged, getting stuck on the bottom while enemy destroy- ers steamed overhead, sinking two out of thrée ships in a Japancse convoy and running a gauntlet of Japanese destroyers inher suc- cessful break from the "East Jn. dies. ¢ HOW TO RELIEVE PILE TORTURE QUICKLY AND EASILY If you are troubled with- itching iles or rectal soreness, do not de- ay treatment and run the risk of letting this condition become chron« fe. Any itching or soreness or pain ful passage of stool {3 nature's warning and proper treatment should be secured at once. For this purpose get a package of Hem-Rold from any druggist and use as directed. This formula which is used internally is a small, easy to take tablet, will quickly relieve the Itching and soreness and aid in healing the sore tender spots. Hem-Rold i8 pleasant to use, Is highly recommended and it seems - the height of foMy for any one to risk a painful and chronic pile condition when such a fine remedy may be had at such.a small cost, If you try Hem-Rold nd are not Sntirer Dionne Jn ihe results, gist wil ad) your money. 8 J return British Sailors' Society . At nme and Abroag stanined $91s) Under Distinguished Patronage dome Thousands of Sailors Will be entertained this coming CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR it our 106 stations all over the seven seas by this, THE OLD- EST. BAILOR sod IN THE WORLD, Send Gifts to BRITISH SAILORS' SOCIETY Seorae M. Speedie; m 80 Albee Avenue be. vty SS aoeciated. ISSUE 'No. 2--43 1 c win pet;