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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (April 19, 1939)
Culinary Forager Finds Fun in Pining out A look published recently "Edible Wild Plants," by Oitrr perry Mediger, often his' wis dom ot 30 years experience wan- dering ' in the woods of Peunsyl rania. The author tells ot the various roots, fruit and leaves that can be eaten, and even claims good flavor for some too pungent for 1st taste. .It seems that to learn what every pioneer housewife and In dian woman In America knew century ago, we m n s t go to books. But talk to a. western Domtn wno loves tne wooas ana -one who has lived near water enough to know the edible fish and shellfish and you will lea.n many a fascinating outdoor cul inary hint. 'But let's look to our own wood for edibles, without help from a Pennsylvanlan woodsman who - finds that pignuts and Jack-ln-the-pulplt roots are am brosia to his . palate. Women of a century ago found the first sprouts cf net - ties that -: pushed - themselves through the ground, a welcome spring tonie for hard working pioneers who had lived through a winter without greens. They were carefully picked and scald ed' to wilt them, then steamed until done. A little apple cider vinegar and a dash of fresh churned butter and this forerun ner of spring was far more welcome than a luscious steak of ' last winter's deer. Fern fronds were the same, and lamb's 1 ttuce that pushed up through, the snow or showed Its pale, green leaves while win ter was still in the air was wel come. Fern fronds, those lrown - , , r - a. I II Hi iwm.i iji ii mi ADOLPH ZUKOR presents- wk!i JOAN BENNETT RANDOLPH SCOT U 2nd 'Bfe Hit) iCOLOERT tTOOPEn I III L, Mom, Pop and I An Unmarried Kids 1'. ijU4 Single Adults 15c Kiddies 10c TWO BIG FEATURES 17EI11D OTSTEDY DITj With Madge Evans . John Boles Brace Cabot efauA& L c Featnre rue Summer Materials Give Effect of Cap skirt Xlgsag coat-dress v 1 ' 11 V. - SI - I A new process ot hand blocking which gives cot ton either A soft suede-like finish or to other ma terials, rich velvety character, gives early sum mer Crocks and beach wear a warm beauty yet does not take away their coolness. The cape skirt with brassiere top, shown above, is for beach wear. It is of unbleached muslin printed in gold and cave blue with sportive whales and sea flowers and velvet shoots that unfurl as they push through the ground, are treated like asparagus and de velop a characteristic flavor, not unlike their domesticated coun terpart. Skunk cabbage is mother wild offering foi spring eating. The odor of this yellow flower is Its only fault, for it is a truly attractive bloom, rr.l the leaves, changing the "water a time or two, and season with salt and butter. Mushrooms of course are good to eat, when you know 'hem. Although there are thousands of varieties of mushroom, with only a few poison ones, they are so deadly and so often almoct "en"!!Lt0. ee.fQ!i " " one. Later in the summer we'll find that licorice root fern that hangs from moss-laden trees in deep woods of western Oregon, makes excellent chewing. Such berries as salmon ber ries, wild black caps or rasp berries make good eating when combined for bulk, with such highly flavored ones as ever greens or wild blackberries. In the fall we'll be seeing the dep red berries ot salal and ' Oregon grape, and many women who know, will be using the deep red juice with apple to make very delicious Jelly. Elderberries, - c s o k e d and Call Board ' ' . ' STATE' ' ' Today Janet Gaynor, Roland ' Young, Douglas Fairbanks, ! Jr, and Billie Burke In the "Young in Heart." and Frankle Darro in "Tough Kid"; Thursday Claudette Colbert, Gary Cooper, Edward Ever- ett Horton and Herman Blng in "Bluebeard's' Eighth Wife", and Randolph Scott and Joan Bennett in "The Texans." GRAND Today "Winner Take I All," with Tony Martin, Gloria Stuart and Slim Snmmerrille. Saturday Double bill, the Jones family In "Every- body's , Baby" and Jean ' Parker, Charles Bickford ' "Romance of the Red- woods-" '""';. - ELSIXORE Today Double bill. De- ; anna D li r b I n in "Three Smart Girls Grow Up," with Nan Grey, Charles Winnl- ger and Kay Francis in ' W omen in the Wind" with William Gargan and Victor Jory. CAPITOL: ; Today Double bill, John Gar- field in "Blackwell a la- land," with Rosemary Lane. Stanley Fields; and Charles Starrett in "Texas Stam- pede"; on the stage. Jay Clarke, world famous men- tall8t Special, ladies mat- lnee at 1:00 p. m.t on the stage Jay Clarke, world fa mous mentalist; and feat ure picture "Snowed Un der," with George Brent a4 ncnarl Tnhin. HOLLYWOOD Todav -"Men With Wings. I . in : technicolor : with Fred MacMurray. Ray Milland and Louise Campbell. Friday Double bill. George O'Brien la "Lawless Val- press" with Kent Taylor and Dorothea Kent. e ' e ' for tho beach) Curtesy. Jfeffe Bro$ Cf rc7a. .'. waves. The short-skirted outfit, a typical oriental coat-dress, may be worn as coat or dress for beach. house or garden. Of unbleached muslin, it's xig-zag pattern is of peacock blue and chartreuse. The informal dinner and garden dress Is ot lightweight muslin with a floral pattern ot grass green and daffodil yellow. Charming when worn with a big' hat or hatless to a country club dinner dance, Today's Menu Pineapple-celery salad will be gin today's menu. Pineapple-celery salad Scalloped potatoes Lamb chops, cinnamon peaches rranewmp LAMB CHOPS WIITH CIXXA MOX PEACHES 6 thick lamb rib or loin chops Salt and pepper 6 peach halves 3 tablespoons cinnamon can dies oven with re'gul.tor .7t at high puce chops on rack ao that there is a distance of about three Inches between the top of the meat and the source ot heat. When one side ot meat -is nicely browned, season them with salt and pepper, turn, and finish the cooking on the second side. Chops cut one inch thick require about fifteen minutes. , . When the chops are halt done, till centers of peach halves with cinnamon candies and place then on broiler rack long enough that tbey will be heated through and the cinnamon candies melted. maahorl will tte It pnlrtrfn! hv. erage or Jelly in many house- holds, and the abundance of the bushes and the ease with whWi the -berries are -picked, ' i a k e them a practical -berry to know. Elderberry muffins, A too, pinch hit 'admirably for the bluebenr ones so popular In the east. Familiar, of course, are both red and blue huckleberries which grow more abundant as altitude increases. . ' Another fruit, that deserved all the interest an outdoor mind ed housewife can give it, is wild crabapple. And she who has ex perienced the thrill ot finding these tiny apples on shrablike trees after a half-mile of flound ering ankle-deep , through the .marshes of Lincoln county, will know that every drop of the luscious juice .is well worth its weight in snagged stockings and sodden shoes. S.Jnit real life 10- I rfffeM ff narce cf cafed. Hloik iI lienelactor ( , ,: A, j-t Tliroagli .' Friday -ij'-m - t a . ' ' -.. .- V.-i. Suede, Velvet ( Flowers for garden party" MaPlc f11? Iakes Good Ice Cream Maple flavoring is a good one for ice creams and has proved one of the most popular in corn- mercial fr0zen desserts. Home- made ice creams and mousses are assuredly popular when flavored with maple, so here's a suggestion for a mousses that takes evaporated milk for rich smoothness that's a boon to the budget. MAPLE NUT ICE CREAM 1 cups maple syrup 2 tablespoon flour 2-3 cup water 1 cup evaporated milk 2 eggs, separated 1 cup whipping Cream. V, enn choooed nnta , yeiiow Roosevelt rosehuas. Her Heat syrup. Stir flour and only attendant was Miss Marian water to a paste and dd milk. Follia. Henry Amos, brother cf Stir into syrup. Cook until the groom, was best man. smooth and thickened; Beat egg Following the ceremony a re yolks. Add to syrup mixture ceptiou was fceld in the gardens, and cook one minute, i Cool and after which the counle left for fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Fold in whipped cream and nuts. Freeez in electric refrigerator. Serves 6 generously. Crumb Muffins Dinner Hot Bread Hot breads make a hit with either family or company and whether served at breakfast, din ner or in the evening they will find a warm welcome. Crumbs make an excellent muffin, here pre-nuptiai shower at the Ham is a recipe featured by a well niond home Saturday night with known city tea roonwwhich spe- cializes in hot breads rith every meal. It's tea-room. srzer but easily cut in fourths. HELEN SWOPE'S MUFFINS CRUMB (Large recipe) 3 quarts flour, sifted 1 cup baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 14, cups sujar 5 eggs ZVt quarts milk 2 quarts breadcrumbs cup shortening ; , Mix all ingredients ; well. Bake about 25 minutes at 400 degrees. Almonds Topping For Special t r: Sponge Cake Time and good ingredients will make a rather elegant cake for special occasions. For 'birthdays or Just a nice party, serve this good cake. CREAM ALMOND 8POXGR CAKE S eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup flour X tablespoon lemon Juice 1 tablespoon water teaspoon salt Beat egg yolks, until light and add cup of the sugar grada ally. I Add lemon and water, then fold In flour. Beat whites and add rest ot sugar gradually. Fold two mixtures together. Bake in a sheet pan with oiled" paper in the bottom, for about 25 minutes at Z&O degrees. Turn out and when cold spUt and till with chocolate cream filling and glaze top with strawberry Jam. iprin kle with chopped roasted al monds, then with confectioner's sugar. CHOCOLAATE CREAM FILL ING Sift together cup sugar, 1-3 cup flour and 1-8 teaspoon salt. Add 1 cups scalded -ntlk -gradually and cook until thick Li the double boiler. Add 2 squares unsweetened chocolate and stir until dissolved. Add rooked mixture to 2 beaten egg yolks and cook a minute more. Cool. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and V? cup cream whipped. s Potato Balls Fluffy Hot Dish These days of cold plates and salad luncheons, it's a good Idea to plan on at lorst one hot vege table on the plate, and this mashed potato specialty looks good and goes well with spring menus. POTATO BALLS 1 cup mashed' potato 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 tablespoons flour Sift flour and baking powder' together add to beaten eggs and uitA iiiuruusuij. auu jioiitiu. Drop by tablespoon into deep fat and fry until golden brown. STAYTON Betty Anneva Goode, daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Goode, became the bride recently of Mr. Alfred Amos ot Salem in a ceremony, before the cave pond in - the sunken garden of her home. Rev. T. C. Moun tain of Aumsville read the service before 50 relatives and friends. The bride, who was given In marriage by her father, wore a wedding gown of ivory lace cut on princess lines over a taffeta slip and carried a shower bou quet of white sweet peas and wedding trip to Portland, As toria and the coast cities. Mrs. Amos will graduate from the Stayton high school this year. Mr. Amos graduated from the Aumsville high school in 1934. MONITOR . Miss Theltaa Hammon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Hammond, whose marriage to Theodore Marx ot North Howell will be an event ot April 22, was honored at a Ml8 dnji Stenger as hostess, Present were Miss Thelma Hammond, Mrs. J. W. Richmond, Miss Jean Richmond, Mrs. R. B. McKee, Mrs. Chris Hansen, Mrs. Roy Seeley, Mrs. Clifford Nor ton, Mrs. Nellie Norton, Mrs. Hartley Bonney, Mrs. Paul Si mon, Mrs. Dan Faalkner, Mrs. Virgil Ryan, Mrs. Peggy Skiller, Mrs. Hazel Marx, Mrs. Mary Seely, Mrs. Clara Caldwell, Mra. Antone Stenger, Mrs. Edna Sten ger, Mrs. Zeta Brock, Mrs. Wanda Edland, Miss Beatrice Marx and Mrs. James L. Hammond. ali sihj"1" Starts I 'I'Afiila " : i auuisi: ar "."iiHL ' iitt n , .. - i it , s , nt iiiiwi : -.i - J -Stml .J !..! it ..SI - tmwmiM mmm k vA'riTisX HI Tirr.n Here's a Dutch ; Crochet and sgw II Beautify a scarf, chair or buf fet set in crochet and cross-stitch. Use the crochet alone as doilies. Patter 2026: contains a transfer pattern of 2 motifs 6x14 inches. 2 motifs 444 X inches. 12 mo tifs xt inches; directions and In the! Valley BETHEL Mrs; M. J. Crabtree entertained the Bethel Dorcas club at an all-day luncheon meeting at her home in McMinnville on Wed nesday. Covers were placed for 17 guests. A plant exchange was held among the members. " Delegates appointed to the Mar ion county federation ot Women's clubs meeting in Salem are Mrs. J. P. Bncurench, Mrs. E. E. Mat ten, Mrs. J. M. Nichols, Mrs. A. C. Spranger, Mrs. M. H. Utter. The delegates were Instructed to vote affirmatively when the recommen dation of the child welfare board is brought before the meeting; that an isolation ward be added onto the hospital building at the Children's Farm Home at Corval lis. The club voted a sum of mon ey from its treasury to be donated to this cause: . Mrs. Robert Travis of McMinn ville spoke interestingly on ar rangement of flowers for inside decoration, and gave fine practical demonstrations of this art. DALLAS Members of the Faculty Wives' ! club and their husbands met at the home ot Mr. and Mrs. Almos LeFors Sat urday night for a no-host dinner. The small tables were centered with a miniature Maypole and decorated with ! apple blossoms. Coven were laid for Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Burton C. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Fairfax Parrish, Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Beaupre, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kutch, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gabbert, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney E. Whltworth. Mrs. Ralph Murphy of Salem. Mrs. Dwight Adams, Bruce Eckman and the hosts, Mr. and! Mrs. Almos Le Fors. LYONS Mrs.! Orville Down ing and Mrs. E. E. Miller were hostesses to the Wednesday af ternoon card party at the Miller borne. Four tables ot "500" were in play with high score go ing to Mrs. Jack Cornforth, low to Mrs. Earl Alien and travel ing to Mrs. Roy Huber. Refreshments were served to Mrs. Earl Allen, Mrs. Roy Hu ber, Mrs. Hugo Hallin, Mrs. Charlie Peterson, Mrs. 'Albert Ring, Mrs. Jack Cornforth, Mrs. Paul Smith, Mrs. Albert Bass, Mrs. Henry Kruse, Mrs. R. P. Lyons, Mrs. Clyde Swan, Mrs, Alva Wise, Mrs. Frank Kins man and the hostesses. DALLAS Circle B of the First Presbyterian church was entertained at the home of Mrs. E. V. Dalton on Monday after noon. Mrs. J, F. Spooner, the presi dent, presided at a short busi ness meeting with the remainder of the afternoon spent in sewing "t I 1 .... ill.. hr it : n i ww: V Ca3P VassTflsi absSaSssSar' :wtsCs Gfcst Cat cf Csss?s ls!adl 1 PLCS SXD FEATURE Charles SUrrett ,v . j la -t. ' :. .. - "TEXAS 1 : . STAMPED IT Treat in Simple Cross Stitch! charts for crochet; materials re quired; illustrations of stitches. Send ten cents in coin for this pattern to The Oregon Statesman. Needlecraft Dept. Write plainly PATTERN NUMBER, your NAME and ADDRESS. Social Realm and a pleasant tea hour. Mrs. Edward J. Himes, Mrs. C. E. Phelps; Mrs. Roy Woodman and Mrs. Smith were special guests. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. E. W. Cru son. ST. LOUIS Mrs. Harold Lelth (Gertrude Seguln) was honored at a miscellaneous shower given in the St- Louis hall Sunday afternoon. The affair was plan ned by Mrs. Carl Stettler and Mrs. Amanda Leith. High scores at games went to Miss Serena Manning and door prize to Mrs. Irene Nelson of Portland. Others preient wem Mrs. A. Letke, Mrs. Jsaes Leith. Mrs. Albert Leith. Mrs. Francis Fellers sad daughter, 'Mrs. Clarence Grossmsn, Mrs. Bernard Fersch weiler, Mrs. Pave Dubois. Mrs. Cyril 8c horn at, Mrs. Josephine Secuin, Mrs. Johnnie Berborst and daughter, Mrs. Frances Seguin, Mrs. Luis Seguin, Mrs. Henry Seguin, Mrs. Felix Seguin, Mrs. Raymond Manning. Mrs. Joseph Fersea weiler, Mrs. Margaret Kraus, Mrs. Fred Manning, Mrs. Alex Manning. Mrs. Loais Forcier, Mrs. Lawrence Fersehweiter, Mrs. Grsat Buehanon, Mrs. Aaody Laehepclls, Miss Edvidge LeBraa, Miss Bits Seguin, Miaa 8yliia Forcier, Miss May Manning, Mis Doris Fcrsehweiler, Mist Adtliaa Manning. Mlsa Gertrude Manning, Betty Jean Stettler, Theresa, Manning, Joanne 8tetler, Joyce Buchraoa, Marilyn Stetler. Lolorea Ledtke, Mary Lou Seguin hi Kathleen Scaomus. . SILVERTON Miss Celia Han nan whose wedding to Ralph Sears will be an event ot Jane 6, was honored at a party Fri day night at the home of Mrs. Ralph Larson, with Mrs. Aud ney Tokstad as assistant host ess. A treasure hunt was a novel feature. Invited were Miss Hannan. Mrs. J. P. Ballantyne, Miss Ruth Powers, Mrs. Pearl. Bye, Mra. Charles Hauser, Mrs. John Rye, Miss Eleanor Bolme, Mrs. Ma rion Green. Miss LaForest kTc Donald, Miss Dorothy White, Mrs. C. Woodhouse, Miss Heien Wolbachi Miss Billie Thurman, Miss Lollta Skipper, Mrs. Elmer Lindholm. WEST SALEM The young married people's class of the West Salem Methodist church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leigh ton Dashiell for a covered dish dinner on Saturday night. The centerpiece was an attractively decorated birthday cake; honoring Mrs. Lyle Thomas. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. CAPITOL -1 Positirelj No One Under 18 Admitted i .i ' . - St Mary's School Teachers Chosen; Two Will Be New MT. ANGEL The St Mary's school board yesterday made the announcement that five of the seven teachers employed in the public school have been rehired. The other two teachers, Francis,, Hamstreet, sixth grade teacher, and Miss Rosella Blem, teacher pf the overflow pupils of the seventh and eighth grades, are leaving. To replace them the board hired Hugh Emry ot Lorg Cteek and Miss iDelphine r.bner ot Mt. Angel. f The teachers rehired are: Miss Theresa Debler, principal; Miss Eustelle Bauman, seventh rade; Miss Pauline Saalfeld. fifth' grade. Miss Claudia Hassing, fourth grade and Miss Heien Ke ber. third grade. The first two grades will again be in charge of the Benedictine Sisters of Mt. Angel. Mrs. Pownall to Be Head of PTA SCOTTS MILLS At the PTA meeting Thursday night Mrs. Z. E. Pownall was elected presi dent, Mrs. W. E. Dimlck, vice president; Mrs. Alpha Anderscr. secretary; Mrs. Aline 'ualL treasurer. Oregon scenic movies were shown by the Cherry City Baking company. John Fry has gone to censin to spend several months visiting friends and relatives. - Ray Burkey, Kenneth Abbott, Rev. and Mrs. Don Huckabee, Mrs. Henderson, and Mr. and Mrs. Dashiell and Laurlce. Today, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 2 MAJOR FEATURES Her Latest and Greatest Triumph! (MOM HaaGREY.LMcaPAERISH fc s. - ' 'aWV Robert CDHMINGS Charles WIHNINGER William LDNDIBAH Plus 2nd Rig Hit Kay Francis William Gargan THEATRE TODAY IVEDIIESDAY From 1:30 to 2:30 Doors Open 1 p.m. 1 JAY America's Foremost Mentalist Will Present A Special II 1 n0 a i an 1 .WITHOUT HfAITSt nnMaBBBnnffBBBSfSMBsSu A wawis eaas. ami Intinato TJatinc ,. - for . Answering siaestkms t'm person-nl-and satlsaate' suitnro for est fall how, l:SO to 2:S0. ,v : Doors Open 1 :00 P. M. . Ladies Uay Bematat for Special Screea Show Starting at 2:S PJL Dont miss this extra special entertainment treat with five mt yoar pet fna favwrltesl rro4lcklg la oe gay romantic coaaedy. .. ,SNOWED UNDER" 'From the Sensational Serial . of liberty" with George Brent - Genevieve Tobin Glewda Farrell Patricia EUis Frank Blcnngh John Eldredge Pins 2nd Feature, , - Charles Starrett In -. "Texas StJunpede