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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1944-05-11, Page 6rAGE 1 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURS., MAY llth, 1944' MOTHER We were always welcome, No matter when we came. That sweet face in the doorway Always smiled the same. She'd have the house all shining clea And have a special treat, And heap our plates with fillin food— She loved to see us eat. And since she's gone, it's not th same, The world is bleak •arid bare. We miss her every place we look And she just isn't there. 1 like to think when life is done, Wherever heaven may be, That she'll 'be standing in the doo 31p there to welcome me. —Edna Jaque n, g e r, s —v TO MY MOT]MER If I were only halfthe elan m Mother thought I'd be, I know that she would overlook r human, frailty. She dreamed great things of me know adown the years gone by, When I was but a simple child wher nothing did apply.But when adolescence wakened to th eager world attent She hoped I would be cautious n matter where I want. y ny 1 e e 0 She showed me many angles of th right way and the wrong Of choosing my companions ami life's busy throng. She spoke to, me of character, and al that it could de To help me to respect myself, th others might do too! To be honorable and do what's rig was the most important thing in life, Eschew bad company always and 'to keep away from strife. She used to say "moral code" was a valuable possession For anyone obliged' to make some definite concession. That a cruel and relentless world was only for the strong, Who had courage and convictions to fight against the wrong. She knew from past experience of life's most devious ways, The many pitfalls that beset the youthful' -traveler's days. e d at ht I recall them all so vividly as I look back o'er the years, Of the many things she told me, that dimmed my eyes with tears. I have trod life's tortuous highway and excepted all it gave, Most thankfully and heartily my earn- est soul to save. The fruit of bitter-sweet to me is not a thing unknown,, I've battled hard along the way for good seeds to be sown. •Sometimes my footsteps faltered and were caught in thorny snares. That oft -times tear the weary life with many woes and nares. .And as I journeyed onward through life's entangled maze, L kept watching for the sunshine that would soon break through the haze, Although the years have taught me much, with me you will agree, I wish I were but half the man my Mother hoped I'd• bel ' E. Lytton Wybert V . We like an armchair that is dis- armingly:aelaxing. Savings--- bonds — bombs- Ber- lin — victory - peace — home, Take a tip for any judge. He has ;the courage of his convictions. 1pIE LOAN RANGER POP$AYS_ STO ED ,JONES: %STOP SCRAPPIN' WITH THE INLAWS AN' TAKE A CRACK AT THE OUT S �k LAWS. Buy 7 Q ga=��, ate` Intelligent Self -Aid Key Army Doctors Report Tick, To Protection From May -Cause New Disease ,;, Immediate and intelligent self- A new disease entity heretofore by a]1 members' of the civilian po undescribed, which they term Bul- lotion is the key to,successful lis `fever, apparently transmitted by sistance in a gas attack.. a tick, is reported in the Journal of Physicians are not expected the American Medical Association treat people exposed to gas unl by' Col. John C. Woodland, Maj. Mor- they are also injured. More "th decai M. McDowell and Capt. John 90 per cent of the people caught T. Richards,` medical corps, Army a gas attack must treat.themsel of the United States. Eby a few simple measures. The The disease was first recognized and'most important thing toreme in the spring and summer of 1942 ber is to stay calm. Second, get, at the Brooke General hospital, Fort side the .,nearest house and s Sam Houston, Texas. It is self ern_ it as thoroughly as possible, stu ited in most instances and apparent -chimneys and ventilators, and seal - ly e ]y confers immunity on those con- ing shattered doors or windows with tracting it, since no. recurrences cardboard or wet•blankets. Once in - have been observed. side, go to the upper floor and stay The onset of the disease usually quiet. was abrupt' with an initial chill or Anyone who has been gassed chilly sensation ushering in the at- should remove his shoes and - outer tack. Fever soon followed. A great clothing before entering the house majority of the men complained of and then take a shower using plenty headache. There was a pronounced of. soap and warm water, If the lassitude, prostration, loss of appe- eyes have received any splashes tite and general weakness' during the they should be washed with weak fever stage of the disease and a few soda solution= water; if any liquid patients were nauseated and vomit- gas has- splashed the skin it should ed. The fever lasted from 4 to 14 be blotted off and bleaching solution days and in the average case the applied. Most gas casualties need temperature was elevated for a little no further treatment, but if there is over five days, Convalescence was persistent after a few hours, or protracted, especially if the illness shortness of breath, or cigarettes be - had been severe. There was'loss come distasteful, a physician should of weight in a great many of the be summoned. men. In the more severe forms of the disease a rash, resembling Ger- man measles and at times typhus, Observe Precautions for made its appearance early in the Growth of House Plants disease but disappeared within 48 hours. In about 10 per cent of the A few precautions must be ' fol - cases skin manifestations developed. lowed if you wish success with house From clinical observation, the au- Plants. Wash the leaves regularly col - Mors report, it is apparent that the to remove all dust and dirt that col incubation period of the disease is leets on then:. This allows light from 7 to 10 days. and air to get to all the breathing pores in the leaves, so that they r can perform their functions prop - French -Canadians of erly. A few plants, such as Saint- panlia and the primroses, have the Quebec Keep Traditton'downy fuzzy type of leaf that should Loyal to the British Crown and not come in contact with water, and an integral part of the Dominion, such leaves should be cleansed by Quebec's French-Canadians faithful- brushing with a soft cloth or brush.' ly preserve the memory and cur- Don t place plants in drafts. Don't toms of their ancestors. Shop signs overwater. On the other hand, don't and radio programs in Quebec are all°w to become excessively dry. in both English and French. The Keep the air moist through vapor Ursuline Convent (1641), the Basili- Pans on radiators, moistened peat ca (1647), the Church of Notre Dame moss beneath the plants, or by set (1688) and Laval university (1852) Wig pots on gravel -filled troughs are monuments to France in that have an inch or two of water Amer- ica. in them for evaporation, yet do not Quebec was long the capital as allow the pot to rest in water. well as chief port of Canada under French and. British rules. Port lead- ershipExtend moved to Montreal, the Do- minion government to Ottawa, but To extend the harvest season, part water power in abundance brought of the snap beaneplantfng may be growing industrial might to Quebec. left to ripen, to provide dry beans It is a center of Canada's enor- for winter eating. Some families mous pulp and paper empire. Steel, like to use ripe cucumbers for mak- gunpowder, machinery and cutlery ing pickles, after the fruits are too are among its manufactured contri- old for salad. If tomatoes are buttons to the war. late, some of ,the green tomatoes Quebec's popularity among vaca- can be• fried, to provide fresh food tionists had expanded in recent pre- while other tomatoes are ripening. war•years to a 12 -month basis. Grow- To provide more variety for win- ing interest and participation in win- tel meals; some of the vegetables ter sports. carnivals had added a may be dried or salted instead of new description of the city—the being canned in usual style. Corn, "North American. St. Moritz." -- snap beans, cabbage, onions, and turnips are good salted; while corn and anap beans are good dried. The Early Records dried and salted .vegetables have a Important official recorder of an different flavor from, the canned early period of wartime naval ship. product, and increase the number of building, which rivaled in its way winter, dishes' that can be served the present period ..of construction, from garden foods. have recently come to the. Library of Congress,;Archibald MacLeish, brarian of congress, has announced. Ras Marty Mesnings These interesting records consist of In the 16th century Creole came some 200 Ietters of the navy board•into use to denote persons born in for the eastern department.covering the West Indies'of Spanish parents the period November 3. 1779, to Feb- as distinguished from immigran ruary 6, 1782, together with the min- direct •- from Spain, or natives. utes of the board's meetings for four It• has marked local variation months at the end of 1777. The build- In this country it refers to French ing and supply of ships in New Eng- speaking';;inhabitants of I,,ouisian land ports for use in the Revolution- who are of French and Spanish ori ary war are the,principal subjects gen; in Mexico, to white persons cords Show ,Accounting Wall Decorations Remove Gas' s Helps . Boost Farm Profits Office's Hah Period aid Accounting farmers are contrib. How eyestrain and nervousness of pu- uting generously to the nation's un- employees were checked in a large, re- creased food and feed production by well -illuminated general factory of - tackling their agricultural problems -flee' in which the light' was too glar- to ,in a businesslike way,":'says J. B. ing for desk workers, is explained in ess' Cunningham, associate professor•of la bulletin of the National Associa- an in -,farm management extension, Uni- tion of Manufacturers,.. ty of Illinois College of Agri- Complaining of eyestrain and .Ea- ves culture. tigue, accounting machine workers first This Is brought out in a summary -showed a tendency to leave their m- of annual farm business reports of work frequently.and to Abe ` fidgety ca- 3,192 Illinois farms for 1942. Co- and irritable.; Study' showed the lel authors of the report, which appears 'Walls and columns caused glare and ng in the August issue of Illinois Farm distraction, In glancing up the eye al- Economics, are Cunningham, P, E. was saturated with brightness. When Johnston, professor of agricultural. it returned to its task there was a economics, and M. L. Mosher, pro- temporary "blind" period during fessor of agricultural economics ex- which the employee had to wait for tension. ,his vision to adjust itself to the Grose cash income a farm (a darker working area. measure of volume of production) By painting the walls a soft, bluish averaged $3,252 more on the ac- green, greater visibility was ob- counting farms • than on the aver- tained.•In glancing up, the lowered age by all farms in the state when brightness of the surroundings. .was adjusted to the same size as the relaxing and restful. When atten- accounting farms. The average net tion was again directed at the work, cash income an acre on accounting there were no "blind" or "halt" pe farm's rose from $1.42 at the bottom rinds. Under contrary conditions, of the depression in 1932 to $9.91 in extensive use of white or very light; 1941. It reached.a record peak of colored paint might be indicated, $14.99 an acre during the past year. according to the intensity or dim- ness of the lighting. is Find Shut -Off for Leak In House Water System Shut off the water, if there's a leak. This involves knowing the lo- cation of the main shut-off valve for the house' water supply, the bu- reau points out. This valve is usu- ally. found near the basement floor level at the meter close ,to the wall nearest the street. Everyone in the family should know where to find this valve. The valve should be turned off and 011 at least twice a year in order to check on its free operation. Valves which have corroded so that they stick should be replaced. Have your plumber take care of this at the first opportunity.• If the leak is near a fixture, it may not be necessary to shut off tire entire water supply for the house. In every properly;designed plumbing system there are auxiliary stops in the supply piping.near the fixtures. In addition to valves in the branch lines, every fixture should be equipped with'local controls. Spine of the local controls for fix- tures operate with handwheels and others necessitate the use of a screwdriver. Proper Names The war,, high -lighting the con- fused and varied spellings of names of foreign cities, may help indirect- ly to bring the uniformity long rec- ommended by official and semi-of- ficial bodies in the United States. Such uniformity would• be helpful, of course, to post offices throughout the world. The tendency is to use the official spelling of the nation' concerned rather than the English equivalent. 'The board on geographical names, a section of the department of the interior, favors addressing foreign mail with the official spell- ing of the country of destination. For examples, Vienna in its home- land is properly Wien; Munich, Munchen; Moscow, Moskva; Saloni- ka,'Thessalonike; Copenhagen, Ko- benhavn; Warsaw, Warszawa; Bel- grade, Beograd; and Bucharest, Bucuresti, Alaskan: Ali'- Traffic s. In Alaska in 1941 commercial air- - craft ,carried 48,982. passengers 9,- a 087,712 miles, delivered over 742,000 - pounds of mail, and hauled in and of out of the territory just under 5,000,- 000 pounds of merchandise, ranging from gold to mining machinery. A large part of Alaska, a good part of the year, used to be "frozen in," and distances are so great it took weeks to get from the coast to in- terior points. By plane, Alaska is only a few hours from Seattle .or Chicago, and the Yukon can be retched as easily in the winter as can•any section en; the United States. Aircraft transportation has ` de- stroyed its isolation, and made the carrying of freight and passengers a year-round business. of both correspondenceand minutes. pure Spanish extraction and in Alas - Included are reports and other corn- ka, to •the offspring of a Russian munications to the board of admiral- father and an Eskimo mother. There ty, as well as letters to Revolution- is a rather widespread but complete- ary agents and to captains of the ly erroneous belief that it means a navy. person of mixed white and Negro bleed. It' is derived from the French To Control Garden Web Worms form of "cirollo," a West Indian The garden web worm is easy to corruption of the Spanish "criadil- identify because of the web it spins lo," a diminutive of a word mean - at, the base of its host plant. It ing "one born or reared." feeds during the night and spends the day in its web. To control gar- den web worms, a dust made of one Nicaraguan Economy part calcium arsenate or arsenate •In Nicaragua, food supply is of lead to four or five parts of linked with production of rubbdr and high grade, high calcium lime is mahogany. Nicaragua is the big recommended. A suitable dust may gest producer of natural rubber in also be made with dry Bordeaux—. Central America. Upwards of 3,00 25 pounds of calcium arsenate to' workers are collecting wild rubber 100' pounds of dry Bordeaux, If a Most of this rubber and much of t spray is preferred, it may be made mahogany comes from the low-ly by adding three or four pounds of ing jungle' regions drained by th the arsenical to 100 gallons of liquid Coco river in the northeast. Thi Bordeaux. Tinieliness and thorough- area was devastated by hurricane ness of application are important. in 1941 and further impoverished Examining crops often and careful- by a banana blight. Banana grow ly so that the, dust or spray may ing was one of the chief sources be applied just as soon as the infes- living for the Coco river country tation is noticed is suggested.' For years the fruit used to be col lected,from the growers by a sten er, which often brought in supplies Damagedi h h Irons With the outbreak of war, the steam Probably more irons are damaged er suspended service. by falling or being dropped than any other way. A fall may injure the thermostat or throw it out of _ New Rotenone Uses adjustment, it may cause broken New uses are being developed for connections inside so that the iron rotenone, the highly efficient insecti- will hot heat, it may chip or crack tide that American farmers have the handle, or it may : scratch or found so helpful in increasing their nick the sole plate?so that it catches production of food. Research is h, in fabric as you iron. Give special progress to establish rotenone in the attetati0n to the placing of your iron field of medicine. Used in skin lo - while in use. Set it down firmly on tions, it has revealed potentialities a stand to protect your ironing in combatting infectious skin dis- boardorstand it on its heel.. Keep 'eases. Today, our ':armee forces it away from the edge of the board and those of the British are making and if it le necessary to stretch further experiments with the use of the cord across a space where peo- rotenone for this purpose: "On the ple• must pass,. • guard it carefully. whole their findings are encourag- Someone is apt to trip, on the -cord ! ing. and pull the iron to the floor • Possum Plays A pipeline worker • from Pensyl- 0 vania, who had been leaving his lunch on the rear seat of his car, he according to Pensylvania Game - News, had ben missing choice mor- e sell for several days. Then one day s he found all the meat gone from hi sandwiches, his' fruit completely consumed and the paper bag badly - torn. When he attempted to drive o1 his car home that night, it refused . to start and had to be towed to a - garage. There a mechanic found a m- mother opossum, with 12 young in . her pouch, hiding under the dash, - where she had chewed the insulation off: the wiring and had short-circuit- ed the ignition system. • Galvanized Roofing Galvanized roofing should be painted with a metallic zinc paint at the first sign of rust or when the roof shows a dark discoloration. The roof should' be put in good physical shape, with all gutters and low places being cleaned of fallen leaves and dirt, before the paint is applied. If the roof has been painted with any kind of paint previously, all loose and scaly parts should be re- moved with a wire brush. a Rinse the roof with water, after which it shbuld be allowed 10 thoroughly dry. Hull Soybeans Differently From Peas or Lima Beans. Soybeans• are hulled differently' from peas or, lima beans. To pre. pare them for cooking, pour boiling water over the pods and let them stand five minutes in the boiling wa ter. Dram, and then hull them by breaking the pod crosswise and squeezing out the beans. Add one cup of boiling water and three-fourths teaspoon of salt to one pint of the hulled beans, cover and cook for 10 minutes, counting time when the beans begin to boil. Check the time accurately and avoid over- cooking. Soybeans of the vegetable type should still be bright green in color after cooking and have a nutty texture. They do not soften like green peas but can be used in any of the ways that green peas or lima beans are used. When they are cooked, drain them and season with butter or in any other manner desired. Crisp bits of bacon or salt pork add pleasing flavor and may be used in place of the butter. Same people like a small portion of cream poured over the beans just before• they are served. Others favor a thin, well -seasoned cream sauce. Hot Pack In canning peaches by the hot pack method, simmer the fruit in thin or medium sirup (1/4 to ifs cup of sugar per cup of water) for 3 to 5 minutes; do not cook until soft. Pack into containers placing cut side down, and overlapping the lay- ers for uniform appearance. Fill the jars with boiling sirup. Process in hot water bath for 15 minutes. If you prefer to use the cold pack method, place the raw peach halves pit side down making a firm, uni- form pack. Cover with boiling sirup. Use i to ; cup of sugar per cup of water (or 5 to 8 cups per gallon). Process in a hot water bath for 30 minutes. 1.1 you have a pressure choker, you may process at 5 pounds pressure for 15 minutes. However, a pressure cooker is not required for the safe canning of peaches. Adapt Camouflage The camouflage coating of a war plane, tank or other vehicle or im- plement of war is not necessarily standardized, but may be changed while in transit to an overseas desti- nation to fit sea and air conditions of visibility, and when taken from one terrain to another may be changed as needed to reduce the chances of detection by enemy bombers in the new environment. Camouflage schemes also may be changed to accord with the condi- tions ,of the different seasons or oth- er varying conditions. Our armed forces abroad are provided with special coatings produced by Amer- ican paint, varnish and lacquer manufacturers to enable them to make quick changes in camouflage when necessary. Picturesque Quebec Ancient churches and public build- ings loom above the many houses that cling to the side of Quebec's rocky bluff. Along a narrow strip at the base is the teeming commer- cial Lower Town and harbor, French provincial in character. Half way up, massive walls that . make Que- bec the only walled city of North America mark the Upper Town -a community of homes, fashionable stores, and parks, with a notable cathedral, and, university and gov- ernment edifices. Looming largeon the Dufferin Terrace site oold f Fort St. Louis is the Chateau Frontenac, scene of recent American -British- Canadian military sessions. Remove Stain Before you 'attempt to remove any stain, know the kind of materia] to be treated. Different kinds of fab- rics react differently to the various reagents. A stain remover, for ex- ample, that will work successfully on oMtton may ruin wool or rayon. For cotton and linen materials, use only mild' acids and apply a weak alkali, such as ammonia wa- ter or baking soda to neutralize the action of the acid. Use only weak alkalies and rinse the material in water to .removethe alkali w Proper Care and Use Wide Sleeved and Back Preserve Carpet Sweeper Key to House Dress,. One of the first requisites for ef. To be satisfactory a house drea - flcient operation of the carpet must have the efficient features ot:? sweeper is to keep it properly oiled. any working outfit. It must have; Most sweepers that are-• used fre- room for lots. of action—reaching, • quently need this attention at least walking, bending and sitting. Thies': once a month. Follow the manulac- means that the sleeves should have• turer's directions, and if you do sufficient width through the upper• not have the instruction book that arm and fullness in the blouse is, came with the -sweeper, ask your necessary, especially, through the. equipment dealer to help you. back. There must be plenty of width Correct operation is another point in the skirt with no strain on buttons„ ,that will increase the life of a carpet and pleats. The style should be sine' sweeper. Use smooth even strokes ple, yet becoming, with no fancy - ' and no more pressure than is neces- designing or trimming to interfere. sary in order to "sweep clean." If with easy launderings Pockets are. the brushes are in good :condition a convenience and should be well: and not worn, almost no pressure is placed and • sufficient• in. size. to be- needed. Keep it away from hot useful registers and radiators and avoid Since the house dress is the gar.. banging it against furniture. mentwhich will be worn many hours,. Empty the dust pans after each of the day, ib should' be becoming, ,use and clean the brush at least once and attractive, one that the family, ;each week to keep it from matting. as well as the homemaker likes,' Cut the thread and hair that catch While it is difficult to find- exactly • between the tufts or around the axle, what we.' want these days, there are. using a pair of scissors, and then lots . of beautiful materials: still on: comb the brush with a metal comb. the market. Colon and design as:. (From time to time remove the brush well as comfort and durability • and clean it_ thoroughly. Give spe- should be considered when making,. ;tial attention to the brush ends the selection. Percale, seersucker, :where fine dust and dirt tend to col- gingham and chambray are suitable lest. If the bristles have picked up and some are available inmost mar - oil or wax, it can be removed with • kets. a dry cleaning fluid. Work quickly Whether the dress• is made atz and do not permit the brushes to: home or a ready-to-wear, the designs "soak" in the fluid. should be simple, for it, is. not only• the most serviceable but also the - most beautiful:. Burlap Industry Once Thrived in Scotland The United States government fs buying from India millions of yards of burlap, a coarse fabric that pro- vided the sackcloth of Dundee, Scot- land, and added a romantic chap- ter to the story of clipper -ship com- merce. Like many Scotch cities, Dundee, third largest, had textile mills, most- ly linen. Jute fiber had not found favor; it lacked natural moisture, was too dry to spin well. Dundee was a whaling center. During a hemp shotrage m 1832 it was discovered that whale oil made jute suitable for spinning by power machinery. Whale oil greased the industrial progress of "the Cinderel- la of the fibers." By 1835 Dundee mills were turn- ing out pure jute yarns, In 1838 they were making burlap. Two years later a clipper ship docked at Dundee with the first cargo of more than a thousand bales of jute direct from Calcutta. Today, the burlap industry has moved to India, and much of Dundee's equipment has been shipped to its factories. Warrant Grades The warrant grades of marine gunner and quartermaster clerk in the marine corps were established by the act of August 29, 1918. The warrant grade of pay clerk and commissioned warrant grades of chief marine gunner, chief quarter- master clerk and chief pay clerk were established by the act of June 10, 1926. Article 266 of navy regulations provides that salutes shall be ex- changed between officers and enlist- ed nlisted men on every occasion of their meeting, passing near or being ad- dressed. The word "officers" in this connection includes officers of all grades, commissioned, commis sinned warrant and warrant. This custom is very old and has been in effect in the naval service at least since 1804. 1t affected warrant offi- cers from the time their grades were established. Quinines Woody Plants Quinines are woody plants rang- ing from much -branched , small trees, to forest trees of great' stature. They can be found in alti- tudes ranging between 3,000 and 7,000 feet and in areas where there are no killing frosts; they can stand a continuous low temperature, as long as there are no excessive Iows or highs. These trees grow in mixed forests, especially where the forest; floor is rich in humus and possibly acid. The quinines flower abundant- ly, some of the flowers are borne in lilac -like panicles; they are wind pollinated, and all seed capsules of the inflorescence do not mature at one time. Further, the seed does not hold its viability long. Develop More The use of airplanes in transpor- tation has had an even greater de- velopment in South America than it has had in the United States. Lines have been extended to the isolated towns and cities in every country, and regular schedules are main - gained. Many planes carry freight only, and it has been made a profit able business. In transporting cargo by aircraft, progress in Latin Amer- ica has been much greater than it has been here in the United States, and this development will continue. at an increasingly rapid rate with the end of the war. Treat Like Glass The fine enameled surface of a cast iron enameled fixture, whether it is in white or color, in regular enamel or acid -resisting enamel, should be treated like glass. Actu- ally it is glass. It is made from the same material arid will scratch like glass. Don't cut vegetables, bles, shred greens, slice fruits or melons on the enameled drainboards. Use a wooden cutting board. Don't drag or scrape pots, pans, dishes, can - ring covers, and jars across, the. drainboards or sink 'basin. Stews, Salads, Soups— Carrots Are Good in All' The carrot is an all-purpose vege- table. It can be used- fn stews, pot; roasts, soups and chowders. It goes:. into vegetable loaves, into sand. wiches, and into salads, Raw carrot is one of the best salad, joiners. You can shred the carrots, or cut them—in slender sticks, in, thin round slices, or in cubes. '. Shredded carrots and cabbage. make a simple salad that's in season throughout the year. Use a salad: dressing to hold the vegetables to- gether. You may add ground pea- nuts for variety. Shredded carrot: fn a molded gelatin salad is a great• favorite, especially, if you use a., fruit—Perhaps home canned peaches. or oranges when they are In season, For sandwiches with crunch andh flavor, use grated carrot with. chopped raisins, prunes, home dried, peaches or apples and salad dress- ing, Or, just use creamed buttere. with carrots chopped fine. Nylon Rope one of the most interesting .nylon-. applications is rope, a development which dates back to 1940, when it, was produced for use for "on -the - fly" airmail pickup. Nylon's unusu- al combination of lightness, strength., and elasticity made it ideal for this, purpose, as it took up the sudden,. shock of dented between the grab-. hook of the plane and the mai] con-. tainer. When the army entered upon its, glider program and decided to pick up gliders off the field, just,as the - mail plane picked up mail at the,. "whistle stops," it tried nylon out • and found it most suitable. It corn- bines the strength of steel cable•• with some of the springiness of rub- ber. Nylon ropes are also used: when the glider and tow plane take off from the field together. The rope. which recently towed the first glid- er across the Atlantic, from Mont- real to London, was made of nylon and it is possible that some of the -- glider troops who spearheaded the, invasion of Sicily were carried over• on the end of nylon ropes. Makeup Should Harmonize A factor that needs checking in, the study of wardrobe color is the - kind of makeup you are wearing, If you are wearing makeup with an orange base, more than likely, some• of the blues, purples and reds are • not as becoming as they could be, Try your colors without any make- up and then with various tones in makeup. A slight change in your makeup may enable you to wear other colors, or if you have not been wearing makeup, a small. amount, wisely selected, may make the colors more becoming. Don't be surprised if the colors.; which were especially becoming ear- ly in the season are not as suitable. now. Suntan usually brings out the golden tones' in your skin before* it: goes into the lovely tans. However, the softer colors make the skin ap- pear muddy as, you get darker. Clearer colors may accentuate the tan, making it appear darker and, more stunning. Machine Grease Problem Machine grease on work clothes presents a problem which calls for immediate attention. If the gar- ments are washed without first re- moving the spot, a yellow stain usually remains. The sooner these spots are treated, the easier they are to remove and the less damage is done to the fabric. Begin the procedure by scraping; off excess oil and sand which may be embedded in the heavy oil. Use - a dull knife and be careful not to cut or injure the threads of the material. Rub a little lard or vaseline into the - stain • in order to loosen it. Ruh:• gently between the hands an d then serape off the grease. Rub again with clean lard and repeat the proc- ess. Finally sponge with a grease - solvent and repeat if the spot is not removed. Follow with reguia. wash- - -ing procedure. •