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THE NEWBERRY SUN. NEWBERRY. S. C. EDITOR'S NOTE: This newspaper, through special arrangement with the Washington Bureau of Western Newspa per Union at 1616 Eye Street, N. w Washington, D. C., is able to bring read ers this weekly column on problems of the veteran end serviceman and his fam ily. Questions may be addressed to the above Bureau and they will be answered in a subsequent column. No replies can be made direct by mail, but only in the column which will appear in this news paper regularly. Self-Em ployment Approximately 360,000 veterans have received more than ‘$118,000,- 000 in readjustment allowances for self-employment under provisions of the G.I. bill as of the end of the fiscal year June 30, the Veterans administration has announced. These self - employed veterans were engaged in farming, inde pendent businesses or in trades or professions. The vast majority of such veterans are engaged in agri cultural activities and the remain ing enterprises vary from operation of a shoe repair establishment to the practice of medicine or law. These allowances are available to veterans engaged in full-time self- employment for profit, and if their net earnings for a given month are less than $100, they are paid the difference between the net earnings and $100. The period for which a veteran is entitled to allowances de pends upon his length of service in the armed forces, the maximum be ing 10% months if the veteran has over 9% months of service to his credit. Questions and Answers Q. My son has been in the army almost 4 years, spending 31 months overseas. He came back to the states in February, 1946, suffering from a bad mental condition. He is now in jail charged with burglary. Military authorities won’t act on the civil laws. He has em ployed a lawyer and asked for a doctor to check him over. He pled guilty at the preliminary hearing. He has enlisted back in the army for three more years. His bend is $750, but he is unable to turnish bond and must remain in jail until superior court meets in August. He is my sole support. My father is 115 years old. I am 56 and in poor health unable to work. He made an allotment for support. Will it stop while he is in prison? Where can 1 apply for help for my son? — H. N., Columbus, Ga. A. I am afraid I cannot give you much help. Your son’s attorney should know what is best for him to do. The army says that while a serviceman is in the hands of the civil authorities he is considered away without leave. After three months all allowances are can celled. Should he be convicted, he will be discharged from the army. Q. I was hi the army 19 months and want to get some information about my discharge, since it is a Section 8. How can I go about get ting the $20 a week as I have been out of employment most of the time and the discharge keeps me from * jtting any decent jobs?—J. F. W., Harrisburg, Mo. A. Section 8 of the basic army regulations covers a multitude of sins and discharge under that sec tion is neither honorable nor dis honorable. If you received a “blue” discharge would suggest that you write to the office of the adjutant general, war department, Washing ton 25, D. C., and ask for a review of your discharge. Or you may ap ply to the nearest office of the Vet erans administration and explain to them under what conditions you were discharged and they might waive the discharge since it was made at the convenience of the gov ernment. Q. I am a World War II veteran discharged with service-connected disability and am drawing 100 per cent compensation. I am receiving medical care from my local doc tor. Are my wife and daughter also entitled to medical care?—C. R. B., Arab, Ala. A. No. Q. How may one go about getting alimony from a veteran who is on retirement pay when she is not sure of his whereabouts? Must she have an attorney and take it to court or can it be settled out of court?— Mrs. L. P., Chattanooga, Tenn. A. This man is a civilian, out of the army, if he is a veteran and this is a legal case, so advise you con sult an attorney. Q. I w-'s a widow of a Spanish war veteran and I remarried. Could I receive my pension back again if I were to divorce the man I am married to? — R. P„ East Peoria, HI. A. No. The law says that the pension right of a widow is termi nated upon her remarriage and such right may not be revived. Q. My son, a captain, was killed in action. He was a fighter pilot and was our main support and al- loted part of his pay to us. I want to inquire if we would be eligible for a pension.—M. K., Wheatland, Wyo. A. Both you and your husband are surely entitled to a pension if you were dependent upon your son. Suggest that you apply immediate ly to the Veterans administration sub-regional office at 1720 Carey avenue, Cheyenne, Wyo., and am sure that you would be entitled to $25 each per month. WOMAN'S WORLD Pretty Table Doilies Easily Made from Odd Scraps of Goods y NE woman whom I know has ^ a charming home with lots of room for entertaining. It seems that no matter how often she has visi tors, there are always bridge cloths or freshly laundered doilies for the table. When I asked her how she managed, she showed me a drawer full of placemats and table cloths of assorted sizes. “My secret is that 1 never throw away a piece of material if there’s any possible use for it,” she con fided. A partially worn sheet or damaged tablecloth is cut into doi lies and matching napkins, embroid ered or crocheted on the edge, laun dered, starched and well pressed. Then they’re ready for the table. You know it’s surprising how many sheets, pillow cases, table cloths and odd pieces of material can be made into attractive lunch eon or breakfast doilies. Or, they can be cut to fit smaller sized tables and used as such. It takes but a little cutting and sewing to con vert these pieces of material into something really attractive and use ful. Only suitable fabrics should be used for table linens. This means that the fabric must not be too soft, as we like a semi-starched ap pearance in table linen. It adds neatness and crispness to the set ting. Select, if at all possible, a ma terial that has a rough weave or linen-like finish. Something that is too closely woven is not desirable, as table linens most certainly will e y Old tablecloths make nice doilies. spot, and a close, tight weave makes it difficult to remove stains. For informal table linens, these cottons are good to use: gingham, chambray, percale, unbleached or bleached muslin, organdy and dim ity. Some of the rayons are fine too, but steer away from those that you know will not hold their shape. Directions for Sewing, Cutting The secret of having table mats or cloths look neat and attractive is to cut them perfectly straight. Pull a thread from the fabric to make sure the edges are straight, then fold and hem carefully. The same applies for napkins. The edges and corners should lie flat and smooth. It doesn’t take much time to baste and press to make sure you are getting every thing straight and even, and the time is well worth the extra effort. The napery hem is used on our very finest linens. For sheer place- mats, you may use a small and very even seam that gives the ap pearance almost, of a rolled hem. A whipping stitch or running hem can be used on the sheer fabrics. On informal cotton sets, you might like to use a hem of contrast ing colored thread, made in even stitches. Remember that hems show up easily once the linen is set on a table and it’s important to have good, careful sewing to make it look its very best. One of the best guides as to what should be used in decoration is to look at the new linens being shown Conceal a patch with an applique. to find what motifs are currently popular. You might like to use ap pliques in the corners of bright flow er designs or South-of-the-Border prints. These add sparkle to break- Slim Print An afternoon dress in Bianchi- ni’s melon print designed by Jo seph Halpert has a black crepe blouse with a low boat neckline, long, slimming sleeves. The softly draped skirt is accented with a black patent belt. fast and luncheon cloths. Contrasting colored hems are very popular and are conservative enough even to please the most dis criminating hostess. This may be done with a fabric of a different color added to the mat itself; or, it may be in the form of a bias tape used for finishing the edges. Use Your Ingenuity In Decorations Feather-stitching is very popular on the very simple doilies, and gay- colored ric rac is always welcome. A simple crochet stitch often adds newness to doilies, and this may be worked out in white or in other col ors that combine well with your dishes and accessories. For formal doilies—such as you might want to use when entertaining —stay with the simple designs like bands, panels or classic designs. A band might be run through the mid dle, but choose its width carefully so that it does not look like patch- work. Always miter the corners carefully so that the placemat will lie flat on the table. If your machine has an edge stitcher, it will be easy to insert lace bands to run around the doily. This gives particularly fine effects on the sheer materials like dimity and organdy. For decorative stitching on the machine, use the durable buttonhole twist or yarn. This washes and irons beautifully and is just the right weight to give an excellent line when stitching. Mark and measure where you want to stitch before starting out on the machine. If you make good flat-fell seams on your doilies, they can often be used on both sides. They will also launder and wear much better than if you are haphazard in doing the seams. Table Linen Tips Unbleached or semi-bleached muslin bleaches quickly in wash ing and is an economical buy for table linen. Usually this fabric l as a rough weave and more stiffness which is desirable in making good table linens. Single and double damask are often confusing to the new buyer of household linen. This simply means that single damask has fewer threads to the inch than double damask, and thus the for mer has a more loose weave. It is cheaper and less good quality. When making or buying a tablecloth, make sure it hangs evenly on all sides; otherwise it will give the table a lop-sided appearance. Crocheting should be used with care and discrimination. If too coarse, gaudy or over-crocheted, the piece will have a messy ap pearance in spite of the wo:’c put into it. Simple edgings are al ways in good taste. If a cigarette hole has burned into a luncheon cloth—particular ly if it is near the edge, use an appliqued flower or fruit design over it, and no one will know the difference. IMPROVED' UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL S UNDAY I chool Lesson By HAROLD L. LJJNDQUIST. D. D. Of The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. Released by Western Newspaper Union. y"' Lesson for August 18 Lesson subjects and Scripture texts se lected and copyrighUd by International Council of Religious Education; used by permission. JESUS AND THE SACREDNESS OF HUMAN LIFE LESSON TEXT—Exodus 20:13: Matthew 5:21-24: 10:29-31; 18:10-14. MEMORY SELECTION—But I say unto you. That whosoever Is angry with his brother without a cause shall be In danger of the judgment.—Matthew 5:22. Color will be the highlighted note of the new fashions. You can ex pect gay colors, muted colors with bright accents and colors designed to flatter every coloring. Bags are in many styles to fit the most fastidious taste. Draped bags are nice for dress-up occa sions, and tailored bags with inter esting trimmings are good for day time wear. Look for natural shantung and nylon fabrics for those smart town wear dresses. They both drape nicely to give good lines in this type of dress. If you lean towards the practical, select at least one good suit for the coming months. You’ll find short- . waisted models for the shortie, and ! longer length jackets for the slender and willowy. Human life is sacred, and that is not primarily because of any law of man, but because God created man in his own likeness and image. Since that is true, no man has any right to take the life of another for any cause except at the direct command of God. Only by the orderly process of law for the pro tection of society and in accordance with the Word of God may there be any such action by man toward man. Both of these truths are declared in Scripture in God’s covenant with Noah (Gen. 9:5, 6), which was made possibly a thousand years before the Ten Commandments were given to Moses. I. The Prohibition of Murder (Exod. 20:13). The word “kill” in this command ment is one which means a violent and unauthorized taking of life, and is therefore more properly translat ed “murder.” Not all killing is murder. A man may kill another entirely accidental ly, or he may be the duly con stituted legal officer carrying out the law of the land ir taking the life of one who has forfeited his right to live because he has slain another. There is also the right of self-de fense, be it individual or collective as in war. But these are the only exceptions; let us not attempt to justify any other. Murder is more prevalent than ‘most of us suppose. In 1944 there was a murder every fifty minutes in our land. Do not forget the deaths, the de struction of life, by avoidable auto mobile accidents. Some of these were really murder because the one responsible drove with defec tive brakes, dangerous tires, or while he was intoxicated. Add to these the deaths in industry caused by failure to provide proper safe guards or healthy working condi tions, and by the exploitation of child labor, and we say that we should cry aloud, “Thou shalt do no murder.” II. The Provocation to Murder (Matt. 5:21, 22). Murder finds its provoking cause in the heart of man. Our Lord was concerned about correcting the de sires rather than to apprehend the offender after the act had been committed. It is the better way, and the more effective one. In this matter of murder, Jesus cut right through the outward as pects of the matter and pointed out that an angry hatred in the heart is the root of all murder. If we hate, we have murder in our hearts. Circumstances may hinder its ful fillment, but the danger is always there until we remove the cause. May God help those of us who have strong feelings that we may not yield them to the devil in such anger against our brother! III. The Prevention of Murder (Matt. 5:23, 24; 10:29-31; 18:10-14). Prevention with God means more than putting up a barrier to try to keep men from killing one another. He deals with the heart of man, and when that is right the whole life will be right. There must be 1. A Right View of Self (Matt. 5: 23, 24). We must learn by prayer and humility of heart to suffer at the hands of others, to keep peace, to seek our brother’s welfare. Note that it is not even a question of how we may feel against our brother. If he lias aught against us we are to do all we can to win him. We who believe in Christ are to be in deed as well as word the children of our heavenly Father (Matt. 5:45), loving not only those who are kind to us but also our ene mies. 2. A Right View of God (Matt. 10:29-31). He who knows when a sparrow falls to the ground is con cerned about the smallest detail of our lives. No man can lay hands of violence on another man with out having to reckon with God about his misdeeds. Our God is not afar off and too concerned with eternal affairs to be interested in the sufferings of the individual. He is here now, and we should count him into every rela tionship of life. 3. A Right View of Man (Matt. 18:10-14). Even the little ones, ap parently defenseless and at the mercy of a cruel world, have guard ian angels who have access to the throne of God. He has a special interest in the lost and rejoices in the resefte of the one who has strayed, so we see that even those whom the world regards as weak and unimportant are in the mind of God for good. He watches over them. The man who sees himself for what he is, and who realizes what God thinks of man, will find that he agrees with the command of God, “Thou shalt not kill.” MUSMMOiQ MfUOS. mmm m ryyyyyyyy. ‘yyyyyyyyy/yy-> Eat With Relish If You Put Up Own Pickles, Chili v .„ * * 4 | ^ - * 4 mm ■ - m .iM - ■ : m : : ' After you wash jars for canning, sterilize them by pouring hot water to fill, then empty water from them and set the jars inverted on a clean towel until ready to use. Your family won’t go without those tasty pickles, chili sauces and catsup if you put up your own sup plies this sum mer and fall. We don’t know what market cpndi- tions will be for these products during the next year, but if you have your own you won’t be a slave to market condi tions. Most canning budgets will permit putting up some relishes because as a general rule, they do not require too much in the way of sweeten ing. If these recipes prove too gen erous in quantity, cut them in halves or quarters and follow in structions. I’m including old favorites in pickles and relishes which I’m sure will add much to your personal eat ing pleasure during the winter. It’s easy to make pickles because they have enough vinegar and spices so that you will not have to worry too much about spoilage. Now, let’s get the jars ready and make plans for canning on the next fairly cool day that comes along. I know you’ll want a good supply of these two favorite pickles for next winter: Bread and Butter Pickles. 25 large encumbers 12 onions, sliced Vi cup salt Place cucumbers in cold water and let stand until crisp. Wipe dry and slice. Add sliced onion and salt. Let stand one hour. Do not drain. Add: 1 quart vinegar with a little water 2V£ cups sugar 2 tablespoons mustard seed 2 tablespoons ginger root 2 tablespoons celery seed Boil all together for 5 minutes. While hot, fill sterile jars and seal. Sweet Mixed Pickles. 2 medium-sized heads cauliflower 2 quarts tender waxed beans 2 quarts small green beans 4 chili peppers 2 quarts tiny green cucumbers 4 large cucumbers 1 quart small white onions 1 gallon vinegar 4 pounds granulated sugar 4 small pieces horseradish root 1 tablespoon whole cloves I tablespoon pepper corns 1 tablespoon celery seed 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 4 bay leaves Prepare and wash all vegetables, cut wax beans into one-inch lengths, LYNN SAYS: Cleaning Your Wallpaper: Non- washable wallpaper may be cleaned with special cleaners de signed to remove spots and stains without wetting them. Before attempting to clean dust the wallpaper thoroughly, then use the cleaner according to di rections. Clean a strip at the baseboard first, then clean up wards with smooth, even strokes. Repeat the process, starting with in the clean strip every time. When finished, brush the walls to remove crumbs that may have accumulated. Washable wallpapers may be cleaned by dusting the walls thor oughly, then washing in frothy suds made with a mild soap and water. Apply this with a sponge. Rinse thoroughly with another sponge dipped in clear, cold wa ter. Crayon marks, grease spots and smudges may be washed off with mild soapy suds, with a sponge. LYNN CHAMBERS’ MENUS Frankfurters Stuffed with Cheese Hot Potato Salad Sliced Tomatoes Carrot Strips Celery Hearts Hot Toasted Buns Fresh Fruit Cup Chocolate Chip Cookies Beverage <£3 Let stand over- Separate cauli- leave green beans whole. Dice cucumbers, cut peppers fine. Place beans, pep pers, onions and cucumbers into enough cold salt ed water (% cup salt to one gallon of water) to cover, night and drain, flower into small pieces. Cook 10 minutes in boiling water. Drain. Cook beans 10 minutes in boiling' water, drain. Boil sugar, spices and vinegar for 10 minutes, add vegetables and cook, for another 10 minutes. Let stand: until cold. Pack vegetables into sterile jars and fill with hot vinegar- spice mixture. This will make about 10 pints of pickles. Our wartime shortages of catsup and chili sauce have made many! homemakers determined to have a plentiful supply of their own. Be sides, what’s better than the fra-i grance and superior taste of these home-made delicacies? Chili Sauce. V6 bushel of tomatoes 24 medium-sized onions, ground 3 green peppers, ground 3 red peppers, ground 1 large bunch celery 3 tablespoons salt 1 quart vinegar 3 pints sugar 4 tablespoons mixed spices (placed in a bag) Cook all ingredients together until thick. Fill sterile jars and seal. Tomato Catsup. 1 bucbel ripe tomatoes 6 large red peppers 10 large onions Wash and core tomatoes, seed peppers, peel onions and cut into \j fjt pieces. Cook in ' ~ their own juice until soft, then strain. This will t . make about 2 , r y ^ _ gallons of pulp. 2 gallons of tomato pulp 1 quart sugar 2 quarts cider vinegar 2 tablespoons salt 2 teaspoons ^ound cinnamon Cook tomato pulp for 30 minutes. Add sugar, vinegar, salt and cin namon. Boil until thickened, then seal in sterilized jars. You might just as well make wa termelon rind pickles because they make such a nice relish for meat courses, and they are inexpensive, too. Watermelon Pickles. 4 pounds watermelon rind 2 quarts vinegar 1 pint water 4Vi pounds granulated sugar 2 tablespoons allspice 2 tablespoons whole cloves 10 2-inch pieces of cinnamon bark Select firm rind. Trim off green skin and pink flesh. Weigh. Cut into inch cubes and soak for 2% hours in lime water. (Use 2 quarts water to 2 tablespoons lime.) Drain, Gather all your preserving equip ment together to make working ef ficient once yon start the process of putting food in the jars. cover with fresh water and cook 1% hours, until tender, adding more water as it boils off. Let stand in this water overnight. Drain. Bring vinegar, water, salt, and spices (tied loosely in a cheesecloth bag) to boiling point, add the drained rind and boil gently for 2 hours or until syrup is thickened. Remove spice bag and pack hot pickles into jars and seal. Store in cool place. Peanut loaf is as delicious as the best meat loaf and nourishing as welL Mix chopped roasted peanuts with chopped carrot or other vege tables. Bind the mixture together with a thick sauce. Bake until firm and serve with tomato sauce. Released by Western Newspaper Union. Vicuna, Possessor of Fine Fleece, Is Rarely Tamed Although the vicuna of Peru possesses the finest fleece known, this" animal has never yet been domesticated on a commercial scale, says Collier’s. 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