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Btei FIRST-AID * -to the ■ AILING HOUSE by Roger fi. Whitman Roger B. Whitman—WNU Features. FIRECLAY FLUE LINING MAY PREVENT TROUBLE THE SUN, NEWBERRY, S. C- DECEMBER 11, 1942 T Designers’ Interest Focused On Varied Neckline Treatment / By CHERIE NICHOLAS .IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL S UNDAY I chool Lesson XXTITH the coming of winter I can ’ ’ look forward to many inquiries on the formation of creosote in chim neys. This is always the result of using wood as a fuel. The gums and dried sap in the wood are vapor ized by the heat and start up the chimney with the smoke. Should the upper part of the chimney be cool, the vapors will be condensed, and the black liquid that forms will coat the inside of the flue. If there is no fireclay flue lining, the liquid will soak into the bricks, and may come through on the other side. Bricks that are soaked with creosote can not be cleaned; the only way to get rid of it is to rebuild the upper part of the chimney, in doing which a fireclay flye lining should be pro vided. There will be no trouble with creosote when the chimney is heat ed for its entire length. However, this means running a hot fire at all times, which may not be pos sible. One sure way to prevent the formation of creosote is to use coal as a fuel instead of wood, although the occasional use of a wood burning fireplace will not make trouble. Warped Floor. Question: The floor of my base ment room is oak, laid on a founda tion of cement, a coating of tar, and a few sleepers. This is its first season, and the floor is warping. Will it eventually be destroyed? No wa ter ever reached the floor itself. What can be done? Answer: Dampness is reaching the floor from underneath, probably because the coating of tar did not provide sufficient waterproofing. In addition to the tar, the under floor should have been covered with a layer of building felt or tar paper that would block the passage of moisture. The under floor is laid on the ground, and picks up moisture from it. Without sufficient water proofing, the moisture passes through, and in time will destroy the wood floor. Your only remedy is to take up the wood flooring and to relay it after the proper waterproof ing of the floor underneath. Color of Floor Question: In selecting inlaid lino leum for my kitchen, the pattern that I chose is much too light. With two small children and a small kitchen I sometimes have to wash the floor twice a day. I am told that varnish wears off and turns linoleum yellow. I can’t wax the surface, because the children might fall. What can you suggest? Answer: One possibility would be to use runners on the traffic lanes; something light enough to be easily shaken, and that would be non-skid. Another possibility would be to finish the floor with a good grade of floor enamel. This should be stippled in two tones; light and dark tan, for example. In preparing for it, all traces of wax and grease should first be removed, for paint would not hold over them. Wood Lined Walls Question: I have heard of build ing house walls with a lining of 16- inch logs of various sizes, laid in plaster or cement and strengthened by brickwork at the comers. The length of the logs would determine the thickness of the walls. What do you think of the idea? Answer: Leakage of water into the walls will lead to rotting, which in time would take place with even the most resistant of woods. Also, there would be the probability of attack by termites and other insects. The advantage, of course, would be insulation. But you could get this with more advantages by following more modern methods. Hot Water Radiator Question: I have hot water heat only on my first floor, and would like to put a radiator in an upstairs bedroom. The expansion tank is now in one of the downstairs closets. Is it true that I would have to move -this upstairs and higher than the radiator? Answer: It would be possible to change your present “open system” to a closed system with the expan sion tank alongside the boiler; but it would be simpler and much less expensive to move the present ex pansion tank upstairs, for it is true that it must be higher than the radiator. Swedish Finish Question: How can I match an un finished pine bookcase to Swedish modern furniture? Answer: The wood should first be bleached with wood bleaching liq uid, to be had at large paint stores. Directions should be carefully fol lowed. After this preparation, rub down with fine sandpaper to get as smooth a surface as possible, and then put on one or two coats of clear lacquer. Stuck Windows. Question: My house was recently painted on the inside, and the paint has stuck the windows shut. What can I do so that they can be opened? Answer: Run a putty knife into the joint between the edges of the sashes and the sides of the grooves in which they slide. The sashes should have a little side motion, and you can break the paint by forcing them first one way and then the other. One way to do this is to drive the blade of a heavy screw driver between the top of a sash and the bottom of its groove. By HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST. D. D. )f The Moody Bible Institute of Chicaj (Released by Western Newspaper Union.] Lesson for December 13 Lesson subjects and Scripture texts se lected and copyrighted by International Council of Religious Education; used by permission. THE VALUE OF THE CHURCH TO THE SOCIAL ORDER LESSON TEXT—Matthew 5:13-16; Mark 12:13-17; I Peter 2:13-17. GOLDEN TEXT—Ye are the salt of the earth , , . Ye are the light of the world.— Matthew 5:13, 14. year it’s sleeves, another it is apt to be pockets; then again it’s skirts or bodice silhouettes, or maybe it’s new fangled trimmings toward which style creators focus their genius and imagination. This year it happens to be versatile and beguiling necklines which are mak ing front page fashion news. So, if you would keep pace with the cur rent mode, watch necklir^s! Flattery’s the word when it comes to the necklines that grace new win ter fashions. What’s more, you will find the new necklines so amazingly versatile you will be sure to find a type individualized to suit just you. They run the gamut from V-necks that go to a new low in cut and U-necks (deep and low round cuts being ultra smart) to high “neck lace” necklines; from ruffle trimmed, low cut versions (ruffle trims are “the latest”) to the grace ful cowl drapes which have come back again after several seasons’ absence. It is also fascinating to note that yokes are adding to the neckline story this season. Decorative yokes of every description are in the win ter fashion picture, but the yokes that are most exciting and lovely are the sheer and transparent types which at a distance give the impres sion that there really is no yoke at all but rather a more or less low cut neckline. The last word in after- five fashions is the short length black dance gown that has a deep yoke both back and front of filmy lace or chiffon starred with spar kling beads or sequins. In after noon frocks fancifully designed yokes appear in pastel chiffons or contrast materials. The fashions illustrated are pre sented with a view of calling atten tion to several new and fascinating trends in necklines. Note the glam orous dinner dress below to the left in the group. Here, polished to gleaming beauty, crinkly black taf feta falls in rustling, shining folds to the floor. The perfectly charm ing deep and wide-cut sweetheart neckline is encrusted with rich Venise lace, gently sprinkled with sparkling sequins. The tiny Venise tricone with its cunning black veil completes an entrancing picture. Designers are all enthusiasm over Venise lace, as may be readily seen in the lavish use they are making of it with stately velvet or crepe, taffeta or moire for evening gowns. Note, above to the left, a striking black dinner gown. It is styled with a peplum of glittering sequins, which makes it outstanding. The fact that its plunging V-neckline is cut to a new low gives it definite style prestige. Textured crepe of rayon yam is used for the stunning street-length dinner gown shown below to the right in the group. This dress is typical of the new vogue for low-cut square necklines. Important, too, is the fact that this neckline is repeat ed in a back decolletage. A girdle of black velvet gives a smart and dressy accent. That most attractive black crepe afternoon dress centered above in the picture is convincingly chic in that it demonstrates the new trend toward street-length black dresses that are enhanced with beguiling yokes. The yoke in this instance is of baby blue chiffon (it would be just as smart in flesh-colored pink). It has, as you will note, a festoon of bead work across the base of the yoke which makes it all the more prettily feminine. To the right above a sheath of black velvet, molding the figure, has a yoke of pink marquisette which gives a nude effect. Pale pink satin outlines the deep decolletage and flares over the shoulder making a thoroughly lovely silhouette. A large rose of singular beauty adds drama. A tiny calot of black velvet with veil and pink feathers makes this a charming dinner costume. Released by Western Newspaper Union. ‘Teddy Bear’ Here’s a sweater jacket that will serve you well during cold winter days. It is of the white fuzzy wuzzy teddy bear material that has made a big “hit” with the ’teen-age and college girl group. Bound to be a winner with every outdoor enthusi ast, this desirable sweater jacket adds gay color intrigue to its use fulness with sleeves and waistband of glowing red knit. The target and arrow pin in patriotic red, white and blue is the latest in jewelry. Design ers are turning more and more to fanci ful costume jewelry for “light relief.” Black Blouse Proves to Be Time and Money Saver An enthusiasm for all-black blouses is spreading throughout style centers. You can get these blouses in black as informal or as formal as you wish. A smart type for practical daytime wear is a but ton-back blouse in warm wool jer sey. This type makes a grand foil for costume jewelry. Then there ia the long-torso black satin blouse of the waist-depth blouse of black sat in to wear with your suit. To get much effect at little ex pense invest in a black street length crepe skirt and one in a formal floor length. With the former a sheer black lace sequined blouse makes a handsome afternoon costume. Wear the same blouse with your forma] skirt. It’s Orders! Many factories are banning the wearing of finery, specifically men tioning high heeled shoes, nail pol ish and jewelry. According to an official notice in a leading indus trial plant, standard feminine wear will consist of a short sleeved blouse or jacket, dark slacks and low- heeled shoes. Red Shoes Smooth suede shoes in deep, rich red have gone on dress parade for winter. The shoes are often matched to the gloves. Social and political leaders have in the church the strongest influence for good in all the world. One mar vels that those who profess to seek the best for humanity, who try ev ery kind of social experiment, who labor with every expedient of man, fail to see and use in full measure the power of Christianity. Perhaps the explanatidh is that some of these leaders are themselves unsaved men, who do not understand spiritu al things, and are not willing to give God the glory. Perhaps in the case of others it is because of ignorance or lack of contact with the church. Whatever the reason, the situa tion should be remedied. America could solve her problems, both so- cial and political, by a nation-wide revival of true Christianity, with the accompanying salvation of thou sands of unconverted. If we can not have that, let us not fail to have a revival in our own hearts, our own churches, our neighbor hoods or communities. We find in our lesson that the church is I. A Powerful Influence for Moral Good (Matt. 5:13-16). Salt in the midst of corruption, light in a world of unbelievable darkness—what striking and mean ingful figures with which to describe the Christian. Believers are the “salt of the earth” because they draw their sa vor from God Himself. The Chris tian church, by God’s own state ment, is His own powerful antiseptic which preserves the social order from falling into the moral decay which sometimes seems imminent. It should, therefore, be honored and encouraged by that society which , it serves. | Christians are the “light of the j world,” and it is the essential na ture of light to shine. The darker its surroundings the more marked its brightness, and the more needed its illumination. The good works of Christians reflect the goodness of God, and so they glorify His worthy name. Brother, is your light burn ing brightly in this wicked world? ; II. A Stabilizing Element in So ciety (Mark 12:13-17). I The world is in social ferment, and our own country has its share of “isms” and social theories call- | ing men to follow, asking their loy alty, making them Utopian promises without foundation. Alert and intelligent Americans are concerned about these clamor ous voices, many of which are quite properly suspected of having pur poses far from beneficial to our American way of life, or to democ racy itself. Yet they dare not op pose them lest there be the cry of denial of freedom of speech, etc. What can we do to meet them? Here is the answer: Preach Christ. Bring men to a saving knowledge of Him and to a godly way of living. For ’the Christian is directed by Christ Himself to "render unto Cae sar the things that are Caesar’s”— and they do it too, because they have first rendered “to God the things that are God’s.” III. A Loyal Example of Good Citizenship (I Pet. 2:13-17). The highest measure of loyalty to country is the Christian standard here stated. In Romans 13:1-10 we learn that all authority comes from God and that the power of rulers is to be recognized as His gift. That means that true rulers will submit to Him in every detail of their gov ernment, seeking to know and to do His will. However, the Christian gives loyal obedience to the “powers that be” even though they may not recognize the source of their power. This is subject only to the limitation that they may not demand that we do those things that dishonor God’s name. Since their only real power to rule comes from Him, they have no authority to tell anyone to do that which is against His holy will. When that happens, the Higher Authority takes over and our loyalty must be to Him, the King of kings. The Christian then will be the best citi zen, eager to do what king or coun try may ask, in order thus to bear a good testimony and to close the mouth of foolish critics of the church. The history of our country and of other lands reveals the names of many illustrious Christian patriots, and the roll of honor of those who loved and served their country well in the humble and difficult places, would bear its hundreds of thou sands of names which are found also on the roll of the church. Christians, let us be earnest and intelligent followers of Christ, whose lives count for moral uprightness. “For God and Country” is the excel lent motto of the American Legion, but it should be more than that; it should be the purpose of every Christian citizen. BROWN^BF^ND BLUE BANDS WITH ORANGE BIAS TAPE TT IS high time to think of a gift or two for Aunt Emily and Sis ter Sue. Why not give aprons this year? Your piece bag is sure to have many odds and ends of rick rack braid and bias binding and bright scraps of material which will do for trimmings with a %-yard remnant of plain ging ham or unbleached muslin. The diagram gives you cutting dimensions for the skirt and shows how to shape the waistline. It is easy to add a straight bib if you like. Use wider belts, about 2% inches finished, for the bibless type and cut the ties about four inches wide. These three aprons will give you ideas for any num ber of trimmings. Be lavish with bright color for this is the season for gay gifts to bring good cheer. Long-Term Lease A lease for 20,B81 years, held on a farm in the parish of Kirkhill, Scotland, covers aTonsrer period than any similar contract in his tory, says Collier’s. Drawn up in the early part of the 18th century, it was declared to be legal and valid by the highest Scottish court when the government attempted to confiscate the land after the Jacobite rebellion of 1745. NOTE—These aprons are from Mrs. Spears' BOOK 4 which also contains di rections for more than thirty other gifts and things to make for the home, from inexpensive new materials and odds and ends of things on hand. Copies will be postpaid at 10 cents each. Address: MRS. RUTH WYETH SPEARS Bedford Hills New York Drawer 10 Enclose 10 cents for Book 4. Name Address Most of the pleasure in giving is knowing that your gift is appre ciated. For those smokers on your Christmas list, there are gifts sure to please. Send Camel cigarettes either in the Camel Christmas Carton or the Camel “Holiday House” package of four “flat fif ties.” Either way you give 200 mild, flavorful Camels—the serv ice man’s favorite. If he smokes a pipe, send him the big pound can ister of Prince Albert Smoking Tobacco—the National Joy Smoke. And if he’s in the service, these gifts are even more appropriate, for cigarettes and tobacco are the service man’s favorite gifts. Both Camels and Prince Albert are spe cially Christmas wrapped. Your dealer is featuring them as gifts sure to please.—Adv. Another Charge Young Thing—Do you charge batteries here? Service Station Man—Sure, lady. Young Thing—Then put in a new one and charge it to dad. Teacher to Pupil—I’ve taught you everything I know and still yon don’t know anything. Obliging Judge (to plaintiff in compensation claim)—Now show the court the effects of the accident upon you. The plaintiff got up and painfully hobbled across the floor. Judge—And now, to show the court the awful result of that accident, show us how you used to move before the accident. I Plaintiff thereupon took a hop, skip, and jump across the courtroom. A Diplomat At a reception in Washington a young man was asked by a widow to guess her age. “You must have some idea,” she said, as he hesi tated. I “I have several ideas,” he ad mitted. “The trouble is that I hesitate whether to make it ten years younger on account of your looks, or ten years older on ac count of your intelligence.” His Timepiece “Mummy, is it one o’clock?” “Not yet, dear.” “H’m, my tummy’s fast.” Above That Friend—You’re getting corpu lent. Soldier—Corpulent, huh! I’m a lieutenant already. The best is none too good for our men in the service. That’s why it’s worthwhile consulting them for their gift preferences this Christ mas. According to surveys made in camps and barracks, cigarettes and smoking tobacco head the list as the gifts preferred by our boys in O. D. and blue. Camel is their favorite cigarette (based on sales records in Post Exchanges and Canteens). If he’s a pipe-smoker, a big favorite is Prince Albert Smoking Tobacco, the largest- selling tobacco in the world. You have your choice of the Camel Christmas Carton, or the Camel “Holiday House” package con taining four “flat fifties.” Prince Albert is packaged in the pound canister. All are handsomely gift packaged with space for your Christmas message. Your dealer is featuring them now.—Adv. .HERE COMES THE GROOM Ideal groomise for your hair, 10c buys a big supply or ^MOROLINEtonJc® Language of Field Colleges and books only copy the language which the field and the workyard make.—Emerson. Gas on Stomach Relieved in 5 minutes or doable money back When excess stomach acid causes painful, suffoeat- Irsr gras, sour stomach and heartburn, doctors usually prescribe the fastest-acting: medicines known for symptomatic relief—medicines like those In Bell-an* Tablets. No laxative. Bell-ans brings comfort in M jiffy or double your money back on return of bone to us. 25c at all druggists. Pleasing One Side The best way to please one half of the world is not to mind what the other half says.—Goldsmith. HITS HEAD COID MISERY FAST Put 3-purpo»«Va-tro-nol up each nostril. It Ol shrinks swollen membranes, (2) soothes irritation, (3) helps clear cold- dogged nose. Follow wICKS VA-TRO’NOL As We Sing Let me make the songs of a na tion, and I care not who make its laws.—Andrew Fletcher. acftes ad pans if RHEUMATISM NEURITIS-LUMBAGO MQNEILS MAGIC REMEDY BRINGS BLESSED RELIEF Large BotUeti mu MMl^lJS-SmaU Size 60c IT 111 till UK SIIHS It IT Hill || riccl|! Il irlci McNElL DRUG CO. Inc. 530 Broad Street—JackeonvUle. Florida Find the Scrap to • ; • Eliminate the Jap SNAPPY FACTS ABOUT RUBBER In 749 war production plants, 75 por cant of 454,600 workers arrive by private automobiles. That's why war workars must have tires. When it is understood tint 84,000 communities in this count ry depend entirely upon highway transporta tion, the importance of tho rubber situation will be appreciated. There were 10.75 pounds el erode rubber in the average passen ger car tire made in 1940. In 1941 the rubber content was Increased to 10.55 pounds. The overall weight of the average passenger car tire in 1940 was 21.55 pounds, while in 1941 it was 21.69 pounds. Thera Is a farmer In Osborne, lewa, who stlH carries as a serv iceable spare, a t*re that came an his car as original equipment In 1917. He locks up the wheels when the car is not in use. pirst in rubber wth.tm*' 0 *” 114 ffcey MV "SUP*" 1 C BUTtoHUP. r/RSTWTHE SERVfCE With men in the Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard, the favorite cigarette Is CameL (Based on actual sales records in Post Exchanges and Canteens.) CAMEL COSTLIER TOBACCOS GIVE ME CAMELS EVERY TIME. THEyVE GOT WHAT I WANT—. MILDNESS AND FLAVOR APLENTY