Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 9, Number 42, DeMotte, Jasper County, 7 September 1939 — Page 3

Star Dust

★ Drama for Carole ★ Sings Your Choice ★ Two Blind Pianists

By Virginia Vale

WITH practically everybody liking “The Wizard r»f Oz” very much indeed (and those who didn’t like it getting almost violent on the subject, savings that it couldn’t even be compared with “Snow White’’), the picture got ofT to a flying start. Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney, who play the leading roles, made personal appearances with it when it opened in Nc\y York. They arrived at the theater at 8:45 in the morning, and remained there until almost midnight. Meanwhile young people of the same ages as the stars lined up outside the'theater, waiting to get m—and because of the enthusiasm of these young fans, Judy and Mickey had a body guard w'hen they did get out for a breath of fresh air and a look at the city. They gave five shows daily except on Saturdays and Sundays, when ex-

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tra performances were scheduled. She sang, he did imitations, and the fans cheered till the rafters rang. In “In Name Only’’ Carole Lombard shows that she could give Bette Davis some rather stern competition as a dramatic actress if she put her mind on it. The girl who has been playing ga-ga comedy roles with suqh zest ever since the public acclaimed her as a comedienne in “My Man Godfrey” has turned in a bit of acting that makes her a promising candidate for one of those Academy statuettes, next time they’re awarded. Now that Nelson Eddy is back on that coffee program on Sunday evenings hiji program-makers are busy once again. He selects his songs chiefly by the number of requests from listeners.. His secretary tabulates the requests every two weeks and delivers the final count to him. If possible, he sings the songs for which there are the greatest number of requests. The only difficulty is that pejople keep requesting the same old favorites over and over. Although She is still on vacation, Kate Smith is preparing to return to the air in her role of commentator; she is so popular in that role that she’s added it to her duties as singing mistress of ceremonies on the “Kate Smith hour.” So she’ll begin commenting on October 9 from 12 to 12:15 Eastern standard time, over the Columbia Broadcasting system, while her regular hour brings her back to the microphones three days earlier. She’ll discuss the news of the day and also her own personal experiences. Alee Templeton, the blind pianist whose Ifuesday night program is so popular, is not the only blind pianist on the air. Virg Bingham, of Kansas City's station WHB, is equally popular with those who have heard him. His interest lies chiefly m developing radio trios; the new one is composed of two girls and Bingham himself, and is the eleventh radio trio that) he has developed. “Susan and God,” the play in which Gertrude Lawrence appeared so successfully on the stage, will probably require a good deal of rewriting before it’s fit to be screened. For “Susan and God” poked fun at the Oxford movement, without actually saying so. and you can’t poke fun at any religious movement on the screen without bringing in a swarm of protests. Greer Garson. the English girl who made such a hit in “Good-by, Mr. (hips,” will have the Lawrence role. ^ — ODDS AM) ESDS—Tez Hitter , the cowboy star, m«< injured the other day when he hud a bad fall from his mount —not a horse, but an automobile . Sorma Shearer will do another costume picture , “/Vide and Prejudice* and will make U m England . . . Errd Astaire, Eleanor Powell and Eddie Cantor will co-star it l “ Girl Crazy ” ... Eduard Arnold made his first plane trip recently, from coast to coast, and plans to take planes instead of trains from now on. (Released by Western Newspaper Union.>

Bruckart's Washington Digest International Affairs Likely To Influence Party Politics

Upon Turn of Events Abroad May Depend Strength or Lack of It Shown by Presidential Aspirants; Domestic Life in U. S. Will Feel Effects.

WNU Service, National Press Bldg., Washington. D. C.

WASHINGTON.—There is an interesting offshoot of the several European crises that has begun to attract attention among political leaders. It has been practically 20 years sine** international affairs figured to any extent in our domestic politics, but they threaten to do so next year. And upon the turn of events abroad, it appears, will depend the strength or lack of it shown by various presidential aspirants. It may be that, in the short space of time between the writing of these lines and their publication in your local newspaper, another European crisis will have arisen and actual hostilities will have been started. It is possible, therefore, only to take a peek over the horizon and offer conjecture as to the effect upon our domestic partisan battles. There can be no doubt of the importance of the subject as a matter for thought, however, because: (1) if there is a European war, there will be the struggte between two very powerful forces to drag us in or keep us out, respectively: and (2) if there is no. war abroad but a continued threat and continued disturbance of international relations, our domestic life will be constantly feeling the effects in one way or another. So, the situation shapes up that international affairs are likely to be vitally important m the matter of selection of party nominees next year, as well as in the election of one of the major party candidates to the presidency. The condition warrants thought on the basis that it touches private lives. Private lives are concerned not only because of the ever-present possibility when war stalks in the w r orld that there may be blood shed by some of Pur people. The effect goes as well into our everyday affairs, the thing which the intelligencia usually calls our national economy. When Political Leaders Took Wrong Side of Question One needs to go back only to 1920 to recall what happened to political leaders who took the wrong side of a question—the wrong side from a majority of the people. President Wilson’s followers stood by him, as they should have done in those days. They committed the Democratic party to a position on the League of Nations and the Versailles peace treaty that proved to be unpopular and a good many of them were engulfed in the flood of the unpopularity of that side of the question. If there were complex conditions to be considered by voters and thought through in advance of the election of Warren G. Harding over. James M. Cox at that time, the conditions then must be regarded as simple to what confronts America at this time. Nor is there any possibility of simplification of those problems. The bulk of the people can say, as I firmly believe the majority sentiment to be, that we must stay out of foreign entanglements—must be isolationists—and tiiere still will remain the influence of those foreign conditions upon our own life and living and means of making a living. But to be specific with respect to the political picture of presidential aspirants; The candidates now going about the country herding in delegate pledges or having their representatives do so have thus far proceeded, quite naturally, upon the basis of purely domestic questions. These questions include such as the Roosevelt money policies; the undoubted waste that has characterized the governmental spending; the regimentation of agriculture with its crop control in one place and crop expansion in another without apparent rhyme or reason; the sudden changes in national plans and the consequent instability and uncertainty. Others could be named, but these few suffice to illustrate the point. Jealousy and Distrust No Matter V/hat Happens Now, let us assume that actual hostilities have started abroad and that they extend into next year. Of what use is the political strategy now being employed by those seeking pledges of support? Or. assume that Hitler's rapacious plans have been satisfied. There still will be heat, abroad. There will be jealousy and distrust. There is the new pact between the slippery Stalin of Russia, and the blustering Hitler that neither will attack the other. There are now, and will continue to be, dissatisfied minorities in Central Europe, peoples w f ho want to break away or who feel they have been used as pawns. There will be all of these and other things to keep the fires burning, a sort of an international poison ivy case. Whatever the conditions may be a year from now, there is no way that I can see by which the United States can avoid consideration of policies to meet the circumstances generated by these several influences. Why?

By WILLIAM BRUCKART

THE KANKAKEE VALLEY POST

Take agriculture, for example. Our crops long have entered into world markets, although the outgoing shipments have sunk into insignificance lately.. But our farmers still have hopes. Consider industry, manufacturing. Thousands of manufacturing establishments seek export outlets, The amount pf their exports determine whether these factories can run at normal capacity, and employ normal quotas of workers, or whether only enough workers can be kept on to maintain supplies for the purely American market. Thus, the unemployment problem, and relief. enter into the picture. It is far from being simple. One can despise and distrust his neighbor on the next farm or in the next block, but he still has to pass his house on the highway or go down the alley behind his house. Campaign Strategies, Plans Must Undergo Revision None knows, for example,Whether the agreement between Stalin and Hitler is going to give the Russian lion a free hand in the Orient. That is to ask: can Stalin's forces now align themselves with China and force the Japanese back to their island homes? If so, there is a brand new proposition for us on the Pacific side. We have wanted, and still want, the market of China. But we have to play with the Soviet if, by chance, the conjectured change takes place and Hitler abandons his connections with Tokyo. Thus, I think we are brought forcibly to the conclusion that the records made by the two major political parties thus far may constitute only a part of the things which the ever-puzzled voter may have to consider next year. It is made quite plain, it seems to me, that campaign strategies, plans, hopes, will have -to undergo serious revision in the next few months. How they are revised is going to be dependent almost entirely upon the developments abroad. There is always the thought in the background that most people are interested in the things around them, not 3,000 miles away, and it is not going to be easy for the pomuch of a dose they showed attempt to offer. There seems to be no doubt that developments between now and next June, for example, will have a vital effect upon Mr. Roosevelt’s political fortunes. Most sound thinking men seem to agree on that. One hears discussions pro and con. Many wagers have been made around Washington that Mr. Roosevelt can not be elected, or even nominated, for a third term, but always there is the reservation “unless there is a war.” Always, there is that reservation “unless.” I relate this, not because it indicates more than the views of those making the bets, but because it illustrates how closely linked are our affairs with those of the rest of the world. May Call Congress to Revise the Neutrality Act There is talk that Mr. Roosevelt will call congress into extra session to deal with international problems and acting with Roosevelt suddenness. he may have issued the call two hours after this is written. He has wanted the so-called neutrality act revised to meet his- ideas. You will recall that he could not even gain consideration of his program by the foreign relations committee of the last senate. They turned it down cold But the question is due to come up whether in an extraordinary session or in the regular meeting next January, and it cannot be avoided. Who can guess what the political effects of that may be. I can not foresee them, nor has anyone been able to convince me of their ability to see that far into the future. As I am able to examine the puzzle of the future, therefore, I can see only a very difficult time ahead for those who want to have a voice in their government. Of course, there is going to be a percentage of voters, as always, whose convictions will be those of their political party. But there is an increasing number of voters who would like to know what they are voting for or against; why they are voting for one man over another. They probably constitute the blance of power in American politics, and if they do it is a splendid thing. Yet, I repeat they are going to have their hands full in trying to understand the issues next year. It is a tough proposition to learn what proposed policies will do for or to us when those policies concern affairs close at home. It is just that much more perplexing w'hen we are called upon to figure out what will happen when the issues of a campaign involve not only our own affairs but the affairs of other nations, as well. And it strikes me that next year w r ould be a good time for political leaders to start being honest about what they seek to accomplish! (Released by Western Newspaper Union.)

Desserts That Are , Different

Build up your .menu to an interesting climax with ’a new and delicious dessert! Desserts really play an important part in the menu, and in nutrition, too. Sweets, provided in proper amounts and in the proper place in the diet, are just as necessary to good nutrition as milk, meat, fruits, vegetables and cereals.„ Plan the dessert to fit the menu —a light sweet tor the close of a hearty dinner, and a richei sert to wind up the meal that is fairly simple. Consider the weather, too, and when it’s hot and humid, serve sweets that are temptingly dainty. When the temperature drops and appetites perk up accordingly, desserts may be sweeter, richer and more substantial. You’Jl find in this collection of tested recipes from my own kitchen a dessert for almost any occasion. Queen of Puddings. 2 cups milk 1 cup soft bread crumbs 1 tablespoon butter (melted) 2 egg yolks (well beaten) 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Dash salt * Currant jelly 2 egg whites 1 i eup gi anulated sugar Scald milk and pour over the soft bread crumbs. Add melted butter.

and bake in a slow oven (275 degrees Fahrenheit) for 45-50 minutes or until custard is firm. Cool and spread with a layer of currant jelly or strawberry jam.. Cover with meringue made by beating egg whites and adding sugar slowly. Brown meringue in a slow oven (300 degrees Fahrenheit) for 18 minutes. Serve hot, warm or cold. Lemon Meringue Pie. 1 cup sugar 1 4 cup cornstarch ’•i teaspoon salt -;i cup cold water 2 :i ctip boiling water 3 egg yolks 1 tablespoon butter *4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add coid water; stir until

smooth. Add boiling water and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is clear and thick. Cook 3 minutes longer. Beat egg yolks; stir cooked mix-

ture into them. Add remaining ingredients, return to dame and cook 1 minute. Pour immediately into baked pie shell. Top with meringue. .Meringue. 3 egg whites 6 tablespoons sugar *8 teaspoon salt Beat egg whites partially; then add sugar slowly, beating until mixture is stiff. Bake in slow oven (300 degrees) for 18 minutes. Maple Cake. *2 cup shortening I*2 cups brown sugar 3 eggs (separated) 2 teaspoons maple flavoring 2 cups cake flour 3 teaspoons baking powder l 4 teaspoon salt 3 4 cup milk Cream shortening thoroughly, add sugar in small amounts, creaming after each addition. Add egg yolks, one at a time, continuing to beat well. Blend in the flavoring. Sift dry ingredients together, and add to

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DESSERTS IMPORTANT IN MENU (Recipes Below)

and allow the mixture to stand 10 minutes. Then beat egg yolks and add to the mixture, together with 3 tablespoons sugar, the vanilla extract and the salt. Pour this mixture into a buttered baking dish, place in a pan of hot water,

by Eleanor Howe

the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Beat egg whites un til stiff but not dry. Fold gently intc the. batter. Pour into two wellgreased cake pans, 9 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep; Bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees) for about 40 minutes. Note: This cake is especially good with a fig filling and maple-flavored frosting. Steamed Chocolate Pudding. (Serves 5) 1 cups pastry flour 1 4 teaspoon salt 1 *2 teaspoons baking powder I*2 squares bitter chocolate 3 tablespoons butter *2 cup sugar 1 egg cup milk ’2 teaspoon vanilla extract Vanilla or peppermint candy ice cream Sift flour,.salt and baking powder. Melt chocolate and butter in top of double boiler and pour in bowl. Cool slightly; then add sugar, unbeaten egg, milk and vanilla extract. Beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients and stir until smooth. Pour into top of a well-greased double boiler and steam for I x k hours. Serve with ice cream. Graham Cracker Ice Cream. 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 3 4 cup sugar 2 cups coffee cream 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine the cracker crumbs and the sugar; add cream, milk, and

vanilla. Pour the mixture into the freezing container of a modern ice cream freezer; assemble the freezer, and cov-

er. Pack with a mixture of 3 parts of crushed ice to 1 part of rock salt. Turn the crank slowly andsteadily, for about 5 minutes, or until turning becomes difficult. Then carefully remove the cover, lift out the dasher, and pack down the ice cream with a spoon. Replace the cover, draw off the water, and replenish with ice and salt. Cover, and allow to harden for at least an hour before serving. Good Old Pan Dowdy. 1 cup light molasses hi teaspoon allspice hi teaspoon clove hs teaspoon nutmeg 2 teaspoons cinnamon Apples ] h cup sugar 2 tablespoons butter Rich pastry Combine molasses and spices. Arrange pared and sliced apples in a baking dish, sprinkle with sugar, and dot with butter. Pour molasses mixture over this, and cover with a rich pastry, rolled rather thick. Bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees) for about 45 minutes. Then cut the baked pastry top in 2-inch squares and push them down in the molasses and apple mixture. Let cool slightly. Serve with thick cream.

Send for This Clever Book. Turn to Eleanor Howe’s easy-to-use homemaking guide, “Household Hints,” for the answers to those tricky questions which pop up even in the best-run households. How to prevent cereals from lumping; how to wash feather pillows or adjust curtain tie-backs; how to remove mildew from colored clothing —- you’ll find the answers to these and many other puzzling questions in Eleanor Howe's book, “Household Hints.” Send 10 cents in coin to “Household Hints,” care of Eleanor Howe, 919 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, to get your copy of “Household Hints” now.

Perhaps it isn’t literally true that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach but good, wholesome food attractively served goes a long way toward keeping him healthy and happy! Next week Eleanor Howe will tell you about “Foods Men Like to Eat” and will give you some of her own recipes which are favorites with men.

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These Smart Patterns Look Ahead to Fall

f\o YOU take a woman’s size? Then here is a lovely dress for you, (1799) youthful yet sophisticated, with clever bodice detailing, to create a round*bosomed effect, and a paneled skirt that makes your hips look narrow. It’s a perfect style for luncheons and

club affairs, yet not too dressy for street and shopping wear, too. Flat crepe, thin wool and rayon jersey are smart materials for this. Princess Lines and Shirring. Business and college gif Is will like the slim lines and simplicity of this very attractive dress (1780), with princess sk:rt cut high in the front, shirred shoulders, and flaring revers that frame your face becomingly. For this, choose flat crepe, taffeta or thin wool, with revers in white or a pastel tint. & The Patterns. No. 1799 is designed for sizes 32, 34, 36, 38. 40, 42, 44, and Size 34 requires 5% yards of 39 inch material, ’n yard of lace for vestee. No. 1780 is designed for sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 40. Size 14 requires 5 yards of 39 inch material; yard contrasting. Send your order to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept., Room 1324, 211 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, 111. Price of patterns, 15 cents (iu coins) each. 1 Bell Syndicate WNU Service >.

Double Jeopardy

Connecticut is believed to be the only state that, in recent years, has enforced a case of “double jeopardy,!’ or compelled a person to undergo a new trial for a criminal offense of which he hdd Once been duly acquitted. The case in point occurred a short time .ago after the state’s right to appeal had been upheld by the Supreme court of the United States.— Collier’s.

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