Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 September 1942 — Page 14
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Plastic Hay
By | Chignis for After the War
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sehold Goods Predicted
THE POOR HOARDER.
h a tte. poaciiul. fume will be 50 fou ders a woman will get precious little joy out of her cautious
“springs,” new plastic upholstery, table linens out ge, of course, are predictions. But J. Earl Simonds,
the Women
aplity Life
By RUTH MILLETT Times Special Writer BIMPLIFY” is the answer to ‘of the American woman’s warproblems. : can't, keep a maid—so what she do? Why she'll simplify |, , aer family’s standards of living and “her manner of entertaining. " (Even if she is the Pirst Lady of ‘the land, that is the answer. When § the White House £ started running short. of, servants, Mrs.Roosevelt found that “simplity” was the answér. Now, at large. affairs, White .House ? Millett guests wait on selves, cafeteria or huffet 8 can’t afford the time or effort € y to keep up a big house, she simplifies her life by moving a smaller one or renting part large house as an apartment. food allowance won't go y as far as it used to, so she simplified her menus—cutting expensive cuts of meat, foods of season, and fancy trimmings are light weights so far as in content is concerned. 2 8 = ERE aren’t enough hours in the for all the things she has to really wants to do, so she fles her schedule by cutting all the activities she has clung through the years just from of habit. She eliminates all
things that don’t pay dividends|new synthetic world. The problem
service given, enjoyment, or elt provement, hasn't time to keep up the a | pace she has been used to, she simplifies her social life. entirely cuts out entertainpeople whom she doesn’t care just because she “ of a dinner. She concentrates Jreeping | in close touch yith'ber
8 = = ER husband goes into the army, , she would like to be near him long as she can. She finds she able to by simplifying her living ling her furniture in storage taking a rented apartment or near his camp. amplify” isn’t the answer to all . problems, of course, but it is sing how many it takes care
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leading research chemist of Plastics Industries Technical institute, admits to having seen some of the miracles in the laboratory. “I'm not permitted to go into details,” he says, new all-plastic refrigerator in the making. I saw it—out - the Middle West.” It has among its virtues separate little doors for the various compart-
machine when you reach in for the milk bottle. . “Bathtubs of plastic,” he mused. “They'll be of very generous proportions—more girth, more length. More like small swimming pools, and sunk to the floor, I think. You can think something else, of course,” he smiled, “but that’s what I believe. And there’ll be no more bathtub stains, no more chipped and cracked porcelain in the bathroom, because
{the plastic won't be heir to those}
ils.” . Maybe, too, we don't need to worry about having plenty of metal bedsprings ever again. Mr. Simonds is thinking in terms of cellulose sponge, with some plastic bridging that hasn't been perfected as yet. Manufacturers who make all sorts of metal cabinets for home use are already preparing to duplicate these items in plastics. “I'll go all the way out on the limb and say that the new plastic household pieces after the war will cost no more than the things they replace. Maybe less.” ” ” 2
Carrot Furniture
THE PROSPECT of the carrot being converted into chairs and tables is something Mr. Simonds discusses as matter of factly as you'd talk about your old oak bedstead. Chemists are working now on carrot pulp (heretofore used in chicken and cattle feed after the vegetable juice pressers were through pressing) and they're experimenting with sugar beet pulp as well. These materials have protein and lignum, he explains, the combination of the two forming a base for plastics of the future. “The farmer,” Mr. Simonds confidently predicts, “ought to get richer and richer as we create this
will be to accumulate great quantities of carrot pulp in one area for industrial use.” Lemon and orange peel are two
laboratory ‘at the moment.
Simonds isn’t sure. But he feels pretty certain that a plastic already] . developed is going to be satisfactory for making strings for musical instruments. Cheerful knowledge for all of us is‘ that the government has appropriated sufficient materials and equipment for research in plastics to go ‘on, even though new items cannot now be manufactured. Exterior and interior walls of future houses will doubtless be made of plywood, he says, because a new
that answers all the problems. This in turn leads to lighter, less expensive housing. : We're going to have a lot more “crystal” furniture, too, after the war, Mr. Simonds thinks. And if the transparent plastic has struck you as rather cold and formal in the living room, future pieces will
through color, he believes. 2 £ 4 ”
Good Meals for
Good Morale
* BREAKFAST: Honeydew melon broiled salt ‘creamed _ poletoes, eo entiched muffins, jelly, po ploy LUNCHEON: - Chicken and tomato bouillon in . cups, ' crackers,
ice cream, coffee, milk. Cs 8 =
Today's Recipe BRAISED PORK SHOULDER STEAKS
(Serves 4 to 6) One and one-half pounds pork shoulder steak, 3% cup - chopped
salt, % tsp. pepper, % tsp. paprika, 1 cup uncooked vice. LS Wipe meat with damp cloth; well in heavy skillet. Add all remaining ingredients except rice, cover, and simmer slowly for 30 minutes. Wash rice thoroughly, add to meat, cover and simmer for 35 minutes more. Serve hot.
ss = ¥ The Question Box Q—How old must a girl be to be eligible for “junior observer” for the United States weather bureau? What does the position pay? 4 A—Applicants ‘must be at least
nited Sud ghis fo Mest certain requirements. The sal-
more materials new in the plasticsj’ Just] #5 what they'll blossom ott into Mr.|
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Cut down in the bodice so that it shows a good portion ‘of the contrasting blouse beneath if, this
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DEAR JANE JORDAN-—My husband is now serving in the army ‘somewhere in England. I am very proud to be the wife of one of Uncle Sam’s finest soldiers and I try hard to do everything that is right. My problem is this: I have received several letters from friends and former fellow-employees who are now in the army. In reply I have sent humorous soldier cards, and in their letters of thanks they beg for mail from home. The question .is, should I drop them a friendly letter now and then or would that be terribly unfair to my husband? Thank ;you for any advice you may give. .A SOLDIER'S WIFE. Answer—The only possible reason for your not writing to soldiers who are eager for news from home is the off-chance that your husband might object to it. - You know him better than I do and if you think that your correspondence with other soldiers would shake his feeling of security in your loyal affection, then you would do well not to do it. Some men would easily recognize the fact that you wrote to other soldiers in a friendly effort to alleviate their loneliness. They would
1not suspect you of having the | slightest emotional interest in the
other men, and would be glad to have them receive news from home from any source. There is no logical reason why your letters to former friends should upset your husband at all. a However, some men just aren’t
{logical about love. They are not
secure enough in their own selfregard to stand sharing even a letter with other men. Let us grant that such an attitude is childish and a bit silly. Nevertheless, if it exists, you would do well to, respect it, at least until your husband returns. He is too far away and too busy with other problems to be harassed with doubts and fears about his home
only friend these soldiers have.
The Future Promises Houses of Glass .
ng period and $1620 thereafter with opportunities fo advancement. :
In a not too distant Tuture, Americans may be living in houses almost ‘entirely constructed of glass |and furnished with’ glass.
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you've read about the “heatless” days we're going to have? Provide yourself with at least one underthe coat vestee-sweater. This one is conservative in cut, good looking and worth it’s weight in codl where practicality is concerned. Wear it over a tweed skirt and wool blouse—wear it to school or to the office. Vestee buttons so cleverly at the neckline that it becomes a warm-as-toast chest protector. Make it in white beige, tan, red, navy, air force blue or any color that will suit your wardrobe scheme. To obtain knitting instructions for the vestee (pattern 5289) send 11 cents in coin, your name and address and the pattern number to Anne Cabot, The Indianapolis Times, 211 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago.
Council Urges Women to Aid Salvage Drive
A resolution urging each of the 35,000 members of the Indianapolis Council of ‘Women to contribute to the scrap salvage campaign was passed by the council's board of directors today. The campaign, now in progress here, is being conducted by the local newspapers. Board members, meeting in the conference room of the Indiana Nati bank, also completed plans for the council's president’s day observance to be held next Tuesday in the Columbia club ballroom.
cede the program planned by Mrs. Guy O. Byrd, program chairman.
tor of the Meridian Heights Presbyterian church, will give the invocation and music will be provided by Mrs. Erwin Tucker and Miss Wilma Blumenauer, vocalists, and Mrs. Paul Duckwall, pianist.
vester Johnson, on the Indianapolis Symphony. orchestra, and Mrs. Donovan A. Turk, council president, who will deliver her “President's Message.” Mrs. Turk’s address will be followed by the fashion fair of ' salvage sewing, sponsored: by the council.
_ Fair Entrants
Mrs. Henry F. Schricker will award the ribbons to. winners in each of the six classifications. Mrs. Thomas Ayton is chairman of judges and Miss Janica Berlin, a member of the fashion fair committee, will serve as commentator. Special tables at the luncheon will be reserved for wives of men stationed at Camp Atterbury and for members of the May Wright Sewall Indiana Council of Women. A group of Anderson women will attend ‘the meeting with Mrs. E. Maude Bruce, past president of the Anderson and Indiana councils of women. : At the board meeting today, Mrs. Turk announced the following additional appointments. to standing committee: Mesdames William F. Swope, Herbert T. Grouns and E. C. Wakelan, hospitality; Mrs. Ralph Wright, education, and Mrs. Elmer Schaub, consumer education. New entrants for the fashion fair, announced by Mrs. Hugh D. Merrifield, chairman, were Mrs. John
pendent Social club, and Mrs, Ira
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1. F.C. Plans Forum Oct. 20
State candidates of the two major political parties ‘with their state chairmen and vice chairmen will be speakers at an all-day political science and good government forum sponsored by the Indiana Federation of Clubs, Oct, 20, at the Claypool hdtel. Mrs, Jefferson D, Atwood, Roswell, N. M., chairman of the American citizenship department of the General Federation of : Women’s Clubs, will address the forum during the morning session which will be devoted to discussions of procedures of government. State candidates and state chairmen of the political parties will peak in the afternoon. The program is being arranged by Mrs. .George L. Russell, Gary, chairman of the American citizenship department of the I. F. C. Mrs,
president.
Entertain for Bride
A linen shower given tomorrow night at the Hotel Lincoln by Mrs. Sidney Herman and Miss Rose Tuchman will honor Mrs, David Haase who, before her nvarriage Sept. 6, was Miss Julia Lovinger. Pvt. Haase is stationed at St. Petersburg, Fla. Twenty-five guests are expected to attend the party.
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Photoreflex photo. Miss Bette Dobson's engagement to Archie ‘Kuoppala of Plummer, Minn., is announced by her mother, Mrs. Phoebe Dobson. The wedding, on Friday, will be in the Southport Baptist church. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Maria Kuoppala of Plummer.
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By MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX Times Special Writer
DOUGHNUTS draw three cheers from almost all Americans. They
are a national habit. So add them to the menu and to lunch boxes
occasionally.
Either make them or buy them, but be sure they are fresh, free from greasiness and delicately flavored.
HOME-MADE DOUGHNUTS (Makes 4 Dozen Small Doughnuts) Four cups sifted flour, 4 teaspoons combination baking powder, % teaspoon salt, % teaspoon nutmeg, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, well beaten, % teaspoon lemon extract, 2 tablespoons melted butter or other shortening, 1 cup milk. Sift flour once, measure, add baking powder, salt and nutmeg, and Sift together three times. Add sugar to eggs, beating thoroughly; then lemon extract and shortening. Add flour, alternately with milk, mixing wéll after each addition.
Knead lightly on lightly floured board. 3 inch thick; cut with flcured 1%-inch doughnut cutter. Fry in deep fat (385 degrees F.) until golden brown, turning frequently. Drain on unglazed paper. Sugar if desired.
_COCOANUT FROSTED DOUGHNUTS
Two tablespoons heavy cream, 1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 6 medium doughnuts, % cup’ shredded cocoanut, lightly toasted. Add cream gradually to sugar until of right consistency to spread, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla." Spread on top of doughnuts and dip in cocoanut.
Officers Announced By Poetry Society
Mrs. Josephine Duke Motley has been elected president of the Indiana Poetry society for the coming year. Other officers include Mrs. Carrie Abbott Guio, Miss Lola Echard, Mrs. Meta Lieber and Miss Anna Hosea, first to fourth vice presidents. ol Recording and corresponding secretaries are Mrs. Mary Hagler LeMasters and Mrs. Mae Smith Dwyer. Other officers are Miss Eleanor Gerrard, assistant corresponding secretary; William Chitwood, treasurer, and Mrs. Paul T. Hurt and Miss Florence Marie Taylor, counselors. The society, which celebrates its 22d birthday next month, meets the last Saturday of each month in Cropsey auditorium of the ©entral library,
Functional Gloves »
Functional is the word to describe triple-duty gloves. And some of the sthartest seen in glove departments |this season are just that—made of |double woven fabric cut long for evening wear, they may be adjusted to shorter lengths by simply tightening the drawstring. Striking
Council's Tea To Be Monday
At Museum
A tea at 3:30 p. m. next Monday in John Herron Art museum will open the club year for the Council of Administrative Women in Education. Miss Laura Hanna and Miss Dorothy Pennington will pour. program the tea, music will be provided by the string
ensemble of Thomas Carr Howe high school under the direction of
|Beldon Leonard. The speaker for
slides he made during the trip. On Committees
Mrs. Frederick G. Lacey, president, will preside. The councils program, social and fellowship committees are in charge of arrangements. These include: Program = — Miss Florence Guild, chairman, and Mrs! Mary S. Ray, Mrs. M. R. Granger, Misses Olive Funk, Maude R. Delbridge ‘and Ida B. Helphinstine; social—Mrs. Robert W. Lewis, chair man, and Mesdames Edith R. Shir-
Goss, Misses Charlotte Thomas, Winifred West, Elizabeth Scott and Mary Cammack. Fellowship—Miss Wallace Montague, chairman, and Misses Ada Hill, Maude J. Price,
| Carty.
Cancer Control To Be Topic
secretary of the Indiana Cancer Control organization, has gone to French Lick w she will present the group's plans for the coming year to the members of the Indiana Medical auxiliary at their meeting: tomorrow. Mrs. Lewis will stop in Bloomington to consult ‘with Mrs, Beryl S.
ger control. Mrs, Holland returned recently from New York and Bar Harbor, Me., where she attended the
school.
as possible.
New Styles Borrow Grandma’s Quilting
by now that quilting has leaped straight from grandma's fourposter
little hug-me-tight jackets; you'll clap quilted beanies on’ your locks; you'll carry a quilted bag; sport a
in a bright red to relieve nr solid
iblack costume.
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