Evening Star Newspaper, May 1, 1930, Page 58

M AN’S PAGE. Washing and Drying Blankets BY LYDIA LE BARON WALKER. ‘The home laundering of blankets is by no means the most difficult of wash- day tasks, provided the woman knows how to do the work. The fact that the articles are large and bulky is apt to deter one who is unfamiliar with easy ways of handling the blankets, On the other hand, the fact that the dirt comes out readily, that it is not the kind that 18 “ground into” a textile and that it is fairly evenly distributed instead of being NKETS, ‘WASHED, DRIED AND FOLDED, ARE FREE s\n;e getting all the washing solution ul out. If the housewife does not have a washing machine, equally good results can be had by using a plunger. Im- merse the blankets in a washtub filled witi. the solution, a formula for which has been previously given. Work the plunger up and down, being careful to make the rounds of the tub with it, and | go well over the middle, too. It takes | from 15 to 20 minutes to wash a pair of blankets with a plunger before rins- ing. Drain off the washing solution; press out as much as can easily be done. Then refill the tub with rinsing water. Rinse twice, as before recom- mended. During the rinsing work the plunger up and down, as when washing the blankets. After the water has been drained from the blankets put them, without wringing, into the laundry basket if they are to dry out-of-doors. Keep the basket under the blankets while putting them over the line and hang them so that half falls on each side of | the line. This brings an even strain on the textile. Blankets that must be dried in the house will have to be wrung some. This creases the blanket, so care should be taken to wring as little as possible. Hang over a line as described. Put pans under to catch the drip. Keep as you can. Never iron blankets. When “bone dry” they are ready to use or to put away. They will be free from moths. Use precautions to keep them so, (Copyright, 1930.) THE STAR’S DAILY PATTERN SERVICE. It is just as simple as it can be in orchid and white gingham check. ‘The brief bodice closes at the left side with orchid crystal buttons. The square neckline is emphasized by white pique bands, used again in cuffs of the long sleeves. ‘The circular skirt, shaped so as to fit the brief bodice, with gradual widening toward the hem, gives a darling swing each time wearer moves. Style No. 419 comes in sizes 2, 4 and 6 years. It is fetching made sleeveless in pale blue shantung with neckband and pip- ing between bodice and skirt in pink shade with pink buttons. Sprigged dimity, dotted swiss, batiste, pique, linen anc jersey appropriate. For a pattern of this style send 15 cents in stamps or coin directly to The ‘Washington Star’s New York Fashion Bureau, Fifth avenue and Twenty-ninth street, New York. ‘There is a splendid selection of chil- dren’s frocks in our new Spring fashion magazine. It would be a good idea to send 10 cents additional when you order this pattern for a copy of the FROM MOTHS AND READY TO BE PUT AWAY FOR THE SUMMER. in spots and streaks should offset the matter of size. Handling big articles in the process of laundering may be awkward, but scrubbing the dirt out of badly soiled, if smaller, pieces is more tiring. The thing to understand is how to handle the blankets least and get the right re- sults, how to keep water temperatures even “and water correctly permeated with & washing solution and then to dry the blankets. Quick laundering should be stressed. Make a solution of soap flakes or soft soap, add a tablespoonful of borax and one of household ammonia to a quart of boiling water and, when thoroughly dissolved, add to a tubful of warm water. This water should be more than lukewarm, but by no means really hot. ‘One pair should be washed at a time. It is wise to have cut each pair l.gut and have had the raw edges blanket- stitched or bound. If an electric washer is used, fasten the top down securely and set the machinery going for 10 minutes. Drain off the water. Refill the tub with warm water of the same temperature as at first—110 to 120 de- grees. Secure the top of the machine again and rinse for 10 minutes. It is wise to drain off the water and rinse blankets a second time to in- good a circulation of air in the room as | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, B €. MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN. ©One mother says: The constant repetition phrases as “Now be careful, don't let that fall,” or “Goodness, don't let Mary take that, she'll spill it,” has a strong tendency to develop an inferiority com- plex in even the smallest minds. From of such toddle they have been allowed to help clear the table, silverware and later managing the china. I never scold if there is an accident, but simply say that it is too bad and that | the next time we will try to be a little more careful. They have learned to do many things by themselves that other mothers commonly do for their chil- dren. and I believe they will be more self-reliant and independent adults as a result of this early training. 4 | jazzy tune and the circles P | S 1 it (J S B lime ot il ren e taBle 0 | o, s i 40 e (e ciroine at first taking only| A WASHINGTON DAYBOOK BY HERBERT PLUMMER. AFTER ALL, United States Senators, Representatives in Congress, diplo- mats—even Vice Presidents—cast aside the dignity of their offices at times and play much the same as common people. 1t there is any doubt of this, let one familiarize himself with the faces of some of the “big names” in Wash- ington and watch how often they will turn up at unex- pected moments. There is, for ex- ample, the ball given the other evening by the Southern Society { and attended by several hundred people. “P a u 1 Jones” dances were the featured ones. A “Paul Jones" is where the wom- en form a circle within a circle of men.. ‘Then the orchestra strikes up an exceptionally move in time At the sound of a whistle the circles break—the man starts dancing with the woman opposite him. This goes on ad infinitum. At this particular ball one of the most enthusiastic “Paul Jonesers,” was robust, handsome Clarence Cleveland Dill, Unitcd States Senator from Washington. Immaculately attired. in evening clothes, his face wreathed in smiles, and dancing with the agility and grace Look for this BUYINC { SIGIN of a vouth, Senator Dill circled and circled. And it was rare indeed that he drew a “dud”—ball room parlance for, or more correctly, “Paul Jones" parlance for a poor dancer. ‘There were any number of Repre- sentatives there that evening who were doing the same thing. And other Senators—though Senator Dill was the one who stuck it out the longest. Supper clubs in Washington—those that advertise “no cover charge at any time” as well as the more swanky ones— are favorites wilh many congressmen who like to dance while they dine. Nightly one or more in all probability will be seen M such places. Happen along Connecticut avenue any Sunday afternoon in the vicinity of Vice President Curtis’ hotel around 3 o’clock and you will doubtless encounter him out for a stroll unaccompanied. When the day is warm, he leaves his topcoat behind, and in a dark suit and soft black hat saunters forth. His course usually leads up the avenue to Du Pont Circle, around the rim of the circle and back. Sometimes it is farther. And there is Dr. Faik Konitza, Min- ister to the United States from Albania. He is a tireless motorist and has ex- THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1930 A Sermon for Today BY REV. J0MN B, GUNN, Triumphs of Enthusiasm. “He hath a great zeal."—Col. iv.13, You can watch out for any man of whom it can be said that “he hath a great zeal” He may lack talent, he may lack tact, he may make many blunders and mistakes, but he will, nevertheless, make the people around him sit up and take notice. ‘Whatever gifts he may possess, no matter how many diplomas he may hold or how many degrees he may h: opposite his name, the indifferent, haM- hearted man will never be anything more than a cog in the wheel scheme of human affairs. In many cases the difference be- tween defeat and victory is just the in the plored all the highways and byways around the National Capital. Dr. Konitza has a few favorite old inns within a brief run of the city. There, under the personal supervision of his native butler, special Balkan dishes are prepared for him and his friends. One is likely to encounter the Alban- ian Minister unexpectedly either on the highway or at these inns. 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