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Laundering Of Knitted Things Not Difficult If Rules Are Followed By Taking Precautions, You're Garments Won't Be Discolored or Stretched Out of Shape By VIRGINIA ROSS Home Economics Editor A PRIL, to you, may be a time to "come out of the kitchen." But, about once a week, It means come into tne ' t ""f ? laundry" no matter what I frame of mind you may find visited upon you during this gay, month. If you're golfer or gad der, there's bound to be knitted clothes galore. Or even if you aren't knitting has become the Virginia Ross ? 1 V t M great feminine .sport Knitted clothes either done ut home or factory made (and they're sur prisingly "natural") have become so popular that they are a per manent part of almost every woman's wardrobe, if indeed, not of the entire family. Before washing a new sweater, or knitted garment, test it to be sure the colors are fast, by squeezing an Inconspicuous por tion in clear, lukewarm water for live minutes or so. Knitted things often get out of shape when wet, so to Insure re storing them to the correct pro portions draw an outline on clean wrapping paper before wetting. Incidentally, the Ideal time to diaw this outline is when the sweater is new, before you have stretched the elbows. DON'T RUB Remove unwashable buttons, buckles, etc., and turn the sweat er wrongside out. Make rich amis with a good soup flake. Always have suds and rinse waters luke warm or cool. Put in the sweater and wash by squeezing the suds through and through the mate rial. Never rub. Wash quickly. Do not soak colored garments. Hlnso thoroughly In plenty of lukewarm or cool water. Squeeze out the water don't twiHt. Then roll the sweater in a dry Turkish towel, kneed for a moment and unroll. Don't leave colored gar ments rolled up while wet. Ease' the sweater into shape on the outline. If the sweater tends to shrink, pin it In place on a Arm surface as on a corrugated paste board, or an old rug. Use pins which will not rust. When the sweater is dry, re move it from the outline, turn it nghtslde out and press it lightly with a warm iron, using a damp cloth to remove wrinkles and plr murks. Knitted things mean well-fltted garments hitherto classified as "unmentionables." Incidentally, isn't it a grand and glorious feel ing that "corsets" have now be come foundation garments? Just think how miserable we active vomon would be If wo had to irawl Into an old-fashioned hour glass corset, and then try to play a round of golf, take a husband on at tennis, or even do the housework. NOWADAYS, whether one pre fers a soft lastcx pnntle girdle, only one step removed from undies, or a firmer one-piece garment with a few restraining bones, she will find it built for comfort And another advantage of these present day foundation garments is that they may be washed frequently In order to keep them as spotless as our other underwear. The following simple method rejuvenates foun dation garments again and agulri. Remove trimmings us flowers, ribbons, etc., which might be un washable and thus stain the gar ment. MILD 80AP Turn garments wrongside out. In this way it Is easier to remove perspiration, etc. Mend holes or runs to prevent their becoming enlarged. Always use a mild,, neutral soap for washing foundation gar ments. Have the suds lukewarm or cool. Then put In the garment. It Is possible to wash garments of sim ilar color together If -desired, but never wash a dark garment con tinuing unfsst dye with light col ored things. In case the dye Is even slightly uufnat. It Is well to have the suds and also the rinse waters ctvl the warmer tha water the more toe dye Is likely to run. Wash the garments by squeez ing the rich suds through and th-ough ths material, especially In noiled imnts. Never allow col. ored fabrics to smtk. even for A short time, as streaking and fad ing are likely to occur. Do not rub or twist rubber or elastic, as It Is easy to stretch the material when wet. Rousing the material up and down in the suds removes PAGE SIX-B dust and dirt without injury to the material. If the garment la much soiled, it is well to change the suds, as clean suds work out dirt most satisfactorily. If there are par ticularly soiled spots on elastic it is sometimes helpful to use a washcloth to cleanse these por tions. Caro should be used, how ever, not to fray or wear the ma terial. For stubborn stains, put some of the suds themselves on the material and gently rub them into the stains with the Angers, or work some dry soap flakes or granules into the spots with the fingers or the cloth. RINSE CAREFULLY Rinse thoroughly, using plenty of lukewarm to cool water, it is the rinse water which removes the last traces of loosened soil and soap left in the fabric from the suds bath. Three rinses are usually ample. Squeeze out the water thoroughly after each rinse. Complete removal of all the soap and loosened dirt is necessary to get fresh, clean look ing garments. SQUEEZE out as much water as possible, but do not twist -or pull. If garments arc rolled in Turkish towels and some of the moisture absorbed, they dry more quickly and are not so likely to streak while drying. Knead out the moisture and remove the gar ments from the towel Immedi ately. Do not allow colored mate rials to remain rolled up while damp. Gently shake out the folds and wrinkles and ease the garment Into shape. Garments that tend to shrink may be gently stretched before they are hung to dry. The metal clasps on the garters should be released and clastic loosened. If this Is done the garters tend to keep their shape longer. If the claxps are not loosened, rust may form on the material underneath. Dry garments in a good cur rent of air In' the shade or in doors. Never dry gnrments con taining elastic or rubber In the sun nor near excessive heat as a radiator or register, as rubber is likely to become affected by ex cessive heat. The garment may be pinned on a line so that the weight is evenly distributed, or may be placed on a clean towel or paper on a flat surface. In the latter case. It is well to stuff a towel or tissue paper Inside the garment so that the air may cir culate between the thicknesses of the material. Recipes Worthy . Of Attention FINNAN HADOIE 1 Finnan haddie 1 fdrie onion 1 rhoppcQxeedcd green , pepper 2 titblvttpnonu chopped parsley 14 teaspoon paprika 4 tablespoons butter or margarine teaspoon salt 1 4 nips milk Clean tinnnn haddie carefully. Arrange in baking dish, dot over with fat. Then sprinkle with chopped onion, green pepper and parsley and paprika and salt. Cover with milk and bake In moderate oven (37S degrees) for one hour, baste frequently as milk evaporates. FISH BAKED IN CHEESE SAUCE 2 fnMcipooiis duffer 2 tablespoon flour 2 nip milk 'i teaspoon salt 8peek pepper 2 cups innfrd chrestt l' pound nnfibiif fillets Melt butter, mid flour, then the milk grndunlly, the salt and pep- . per, and grnted cheese. Arrange the fish fillets In baking dish Pour sauce over thein ami bake In moderate oven (3M for lio to 30 minutes or 1 degrees ifntil nh Is tendvr. GREEN AND GOLD DESSERT f ptirkaue lime urlatin J So. I eon grapefruit t nip boiling water to dates Dissolve gelatin In boiling vvaler. Dtnln juice from ctin of grapefruit Into a measuring t up. add sufficient cold water to fill the oup. Add grapefruit Juice to dis solved gelatin, pour Into a shal low pan which has t een rinsed in cold water. When ticginuing to set, put In 6 pitted dates, quar tered. Chill thoroughly, eut Into cubes and pile In stemmed glasses and garnish with segments of chilled grapefruit and dates. This will serve six. GUIDE of the STARS r By Laurie Pratt SUNDAY: Social affairs are fa vored. Much mental stimula tion; good for new Ideas and plans, but today and tomorrow are adverse for actually starting Important undertakings. Monday: An energetic, con structive day if vou , r?an make your patience and temper hold out. Domestic affairs seem trou bled. Tuesday: An unusual day all along the line. Expect the unex pected. Lots of luck here if you really have a worth-while propo sition. Wednesday: Some one Is try ing to hurry you; take your time. Don't talk out of turn today, and don't sign contracts carelessly. A good day if you're cautious. Thursday: Many different mat ters claim your attention today. Favorable financial news ay reach you. Consultation with those In authority may bring benefits. Friday: Avoid elders. A slow and difficult day, unfavorable in generel. particulnrlv for travel ind correspondence. Saturday: Violence In the world; earthquakes around this period. But today, while unsettled and tense, offers many opportu nities. Contact strangers and su periors. CHILDREN BORN THIS WEEK Children born this week (this year only) have the following life prospects, according to astrology: Sunday: An impetuous, hot' headed child, but right half the time and a born organizer. Inde pendent and pioneering, he'll make his mark, Monday: Plenty of grit and stability here to back up his en thusiasms. He'll attract money easily and spend It royally. Tuesday: Artistic and pleasant, but you'll have to teach him to govern that occasional temper. A positive genius for finance r amaz ing success Is shown. Wednesday: This child may want to be u singer. He's origi nal but somewhat inflexible; teach him more adaptability. , Thursday: Versatile and yet thorough. A wellbalanced child with a strong will and a thirst for knowledge. . Friday: Thoughtful and deter mined, this child will overcome many obstacles. A literary ca eer is favored. Saturday: An extraordinary life with many changes and much luck. A public or political career is indicated. NOTICE! THE instant success of Mis cha's patterns has resulted In a price reduction, beginning this week. Because of the tremendous response to this unusual and up-to-date pattern service, the price has been lowered from 25 cents to 15 oents. MJscha's patterns, It must be remembered, are mads of strong paper and are accurate ly cut to size. Every help to the home seamstress 11 included. ill No 124 . Sausage Rolls Supreme Good for wash day or any time are these sausage rolls. Serve this time of year with a mixed green or sliced tomato salad, whole wheat bread and nice cold custard. SAUSAGE ROLLS Rolls: 1 pound p"rk sausage 2 cups iriitc b cad crumbs s cup chopped yreeu sweet pepper Salt to taste Sauce: 1 cup sliced dry onions 14 cup minced parsley Clip chopped green sweet pepper 1 ciove garlic, minced To make rolls: combine sausage, bread crumbs, sweet pepper, salt, garlic and ty cup raisins, and blend thoroughly. Cut steak into squares of desired size, place a portion of dressing on each square, roll up and pin together with toothpicks. Fry in fat until brown on all sides. , To make sauce: combine sliced onions, parsley, sweet peppers and garlic, and fry in oil or fat about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, raisins, mushrooms and water, and let come to a boil. Pour over rolls, cover and simmer slowly about Hi hours or until steak is tender. Remove toothpicks before serving. Sufficient for 12 medium-sized rolls. . Method of Watering Rock Plants Described By Noted Horticulturist By Cecil Solly A FEW hours of sun and dry appearance of the soil arc often sufficient to cause a stam pede to watering. But wait a moment and think, for you are really putting your self to unnecessarv trouble, prob able doing very little good, per haps doing a great deal of harm. "But I've heard that these rock plants get a lot of moisture from melting snows In spring in their natural surroundings." you exclaim. True, but, the moisture comes to them in a far different manner from that in which you apply It, with your little sprinklings over head. Such "doslngs" do more harm than good and are worse for your rock plants than no water ing. Always hesitate before you water in the rock garden, and ipply the following simple rules: (1) Be sure watering Is neces sary. Nine times out of ten it isn't. Rock plants are deep-rooted. If properly planted in the "pock ets" between the stones and If a Fashions DEFINITELY the rage is the two-piece suit, and the model sketched. No. 124, has a slightly different twist, with Its stitched stand-up collar. Perfectly plain lines, belted at waist and worn with simple blouse, make It perfect for any woman. Available in sizes 14 to 20 years, 32 to 40 bust. Requires 3 yards of 39-inch material and 1 M yards 39-inch contrast. Here's a fine nick plaid. No. 125, debonair and radiating per sonality with Its vibrant, warm colors, elaborate collar touched by a petite bow. cleverly stitched cuff puff sleeves, buttoned down the front. It has youthful appeal Sizes 7 to 14 years. Sire 10 requires 2 "4 yards of 39-Inch materinl or l't yards of M-lnch material. Mlscha fashions are accurately cut to size and are made of strong paper. Simplified cutting chart and a practical step-by-step In struction guide are Included Mischa Fashions, Five Star wekkly, 4S0 Mills Tower. San Francisco. Calif. F.ncioso IS cents for each pat tern wanted. Pattern No. Size Nam Street City .stale 1 small cluve garlic, minced '2 cup seedless raisins' IVi pounds round steak (cut thin) , Fat i cup oil or fat 3 cups canned or cooked tomatoes ' lfa cup seedless raisin 1 cup mushrooms (optional) 2 cups water free use of broken stone was made under ground and on the surface even moisture lovers will manage for a long time, far longer than the majority, of plants In the open border. (2) ' For Newly-Planted things. If your newly-planted plants and heavy drinkers, like some Gen- tlans and Geum Reptans are really dry, then water them well. Give them a good downright soaking; no sprinklings or drib lets. (3) The Root and Foliage Rule. Soak the roots and avoid the foliage. Most rock plants in this climate get far more overhead water than is good for them, without your help. (4) The Right Size Rose. Use a can with a fine "rose" that is a cap with very small holes for dis tributing the water as it leaves the spout. If you don't use a , rose, all you will do will be to wash gravel and soil away from Dlants on the slopes. Water higher up ' than the plants' position and apply In short, gentle, numerous doses, pausing between each to allow the water to soak in. tit iff r'6Hiorm0i2P Fashion Tips 1Jl INTERNATIONAL AUTHORITY ON WOMEN'S ATTIRE Outstanding in the world of fashion are the designs by Mischa, and In this regular weekly column he gives readers of this magazine invaluable advice on the ever--present problems of dress. The article this week deals with color harmonies, one of the most im portant subjects when consider ing dress. IT SEEMS that the puzzle of "what color goes with what" is never-ending. In spite of volumes of advice and scientific fact that have been written about this en gaging subject, too many women still select their garments and ac cessories In the most haphazard fashion. There are very definite rules for color harmonies. Artists spend years achieving certain effects through careful combination of colors. Color charts are obtain able in many places which out line the complementary and con trasting colors. So many varied effects can be obtained by a wise combination of certain colors that it is almost impossible to list them all. At all times it must be remembered Menu of By Joan THE principal reason that husbands are against afternoon bridge parties is that the women are apt to arrive home late and, with more haste than thought, assemble a meal that may be nourishing but is usually uninteresting. One of my friends has devised a bridge-day dinner that makes her husband actually glad she plays bridge. Here's the menu: Tomato Juice Float Salmon Grill with Bweet Potatoes and Pineapple Hearts of Lettuce Salad Fresh Strawberry Sundae To make the salmon grill, grease a baking sheet and on it place three large slices of salmon, six cooked sweet potatoes which have been sliced lengthwise, and six slices of pineapple. Brush them all with melted butter, and sprinkle fish with salt, pepper and paprika. Place pan about two Inches from hot broiling unit. Brown the fish, potatoes and pineapple on both sides, then slip the baking sheet into the oven until the fish is cooked through. Serve on hot plat ter and garnish with lemon slices and watercress or parsley. For the tomato juice float, season the juice with lemon juice, salt, and paprika. Serve with diced avocado in cocktail glasses. Cooks' Kitchen Tours Conducted by Virsinia Ross PIMIENTO sauce is tasty to serve with fish or eggs. To make it add 2 pimientoa which have been rubbed through a sieve, to each cupful of medium-thick white sauce. Parsley sauce may be added too. adding some chopped paisley and a teaspoonful of lemon juice lo each cup of white sauce. Cheese sauce is an appropriate accompaniment to serve over tlmbales. This Is made by adding about cup grated American cheese to each cupful of white sauce. To make a quick cocktail sauce for fish cocktails such as crab or oyster, combine equal parts of mayonnaise and catsup, and sea son with lemon juice and a little onion Juice or onion salt, and salt and pepper. Serve spinach on French toast for a luncheon variation. Season the spinach well and , combine with an equal quantity' of thick white sauce before pouring on French toast. 8erve immediately. For the main entree for a buffet supper, try hard French rolls, hollowed out, toasted and filled with creamed crab or other seafood. Rub off all loose crumbs with your fingers before you frost a cake so no crumbs will get into the frosting. And if the layers happen to have roughened edges, trim them Into shape with your kitchen scissors. For luscious Lemon Frosting you'll need 1 tablespoon grated orango rind, 3 tablespoons but ter, 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar. 2 tablespoons lemon Juice combined with 1 tablespoon wa-' U and a dash of salt. Cream the rind and butter together, add part of the sugar gradually, then add combined Juice and water alter nately with the rest t the sugar, then add the salt. Beat until the frosting is smooth. The Juice of a lemon, a bit ft the rind, and a whole clove or two will sdd a new zest to stewed prunes. Try it sometime. Have you tried oven-cooking your dried fruits? Prepare them Just as you would for stewing, but put them into a closely cover ed casserole and cook them that certain basic colors fit cer tain individuals. , Proceeding from there, It is well lo keep the wardrobe within the limits of the color that fits your type. Then, by studying the harmo nies for that color or colors, and taking note of the effect you wish to achieve, a grant variety of r suits may be obtained all of them correct and In the mode. HERE, then, is a list of har monizing colors: Blue and orange perfect Blue and maize. 1 Blue, brown, gold and yellow. Black- and white. Black, yellow and green. ; Purple and yellow. Purple, scarlet and white.. Purple and maiae. Red and green. Red and gray. Red, yellow and black. Yellow and deep crimson. Yellow and black. Here are some more combina tions and the results they achieve: Blue and gray give an effect of coldness. Black and olive green are a dull harmony. Black and gray are subdued. the Week Andrews slowly in the oven until they're tender. When I turn out my cakes. I use two racks. I put one right over the top of the pan, and in vert pan and rack together. Then I hold another rack over the bot tom of the cake and invert again, so the cake Is right side up on the second rack. This way it won't break in turning. . For a change I often use a lat tice top for my fruit pics. I line my pan with pastry just as for a one-crust pie, but do not flute the standing rim until the filling is in and the narrow pastry strips have Deen criss-crossed over the top and onto the rim. DIETING TO REDUCE Cut out fat meats you don'Uneed them eat sensibly of lamb, lean u. iIhIi and lowl. Go light on butter, cream and M'Kary sweets - eat fruit and veae. tables In variety. Gain In physical charm look younger feel younger. Maryland lady writes: "I've lost exactly 21 lbs. and am so hapDv to get rid of that bulky fat. My ikin is Mn!rN Sd ' mUCh b!"er-" Take one half tonspoonful of Krus ohen Salts In a glass of hot water before breakfast every morning for elimination of excess waste - add Jui-e of half a lemon Kruschen costs but a trifle and is sold the world over try one Jar if not joyfully satisfied money back -Adv. 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