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- READ THE OMAHA GUIDE - New Do-It-Yourself Idea Making your own scatter rug in any color, size or shape you wish out of squares of washa ble undyed carpeting is latest idea to emerge from do-it-yourself movement. Black and white checker-board rug in photo was made from 12-inch squares of un dyed nylon-viscose carpeting. All fabric dye was used to dye black squares, while snowy whiteness of alternating squares was attained by simply washing the undyed ma terial. Since the dyes come in 50 colors, any combination of hues mav be obtained. Directions for making a rug of either checker-board or alternate diamond design have been an i nounced by Tintex Home Econom 1 ics Bureau. After cutting undyed washable carpeting into foot or ! yard squares, place half the total ! into the washing machine and fill with hottest water available. While washer is filling, pour all-fabric dye into quart of hot tap water and stir with wooden spoon until dis solved. Empty dye solution into machine and let it run through reg ular cycles. Repeat process with balance of squares for second color, first cleaning machine with rinse of water and soap. - After squares have dried, lay them out on reverse side and press strips of hot-'ron tape along divid-. ing lines, as shown above. When^ j turned over, you’ll have a new rug that meets your own decorating needs perfectly. ^ j If you plan to wash the rug later, ; apply liquid latex along the borders j prior to taping, suggests the Tin- ; tex bureau. This will enable you to remove the tape easily and provide skid-proofing while rug is on floor.1 Gel-Cookery Features Canned Meats , For Main Dishes In Summer Mood Gel-cookery, food preparation with unflavored gelatine, leads to a host of decorative and cool main dishes for summer. With canned meats as a major ingredient the assembly job is speeded up. Here unflavored gelatine blends two familiar standbys . . . canned luncheon meat or spiced ham and potato salad. The meat and potatoes are chilled in a two-layered ring mold, and the center filled with a tossed green salad. Hot rolls and iced beverages round out a meal. Canned Meat And Potato Gel-Ring Layer 1 1 can (12-ounces) spiced 1 teaspoon horseradish ham or luncheon meat 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 2 tablespoons minced onion )4 teaspoon Tabasco Vs cup mayonnaise or salad 1 envelope unflavored dressing gelatine Vs cup chili sauce Vs cup cold water Grind or finely chop ham or luncheon meat. Combine with onion, mayonnaise, chili sauce, horseradish, mustard and Tabasco. Sprinkle gelatine on cold water to soften; dissolve thoroughly over hot water. Blend into meat mixture. Turn into 6 cup ring mold; chill until almost firm, Layer II 2 cups diced cooked potato % cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 cup diced celery 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 small onion, minced 1)4 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons finely chopped V teaspoon pepper green pepper 1 envelope unflavored gelatine Vs cup cold water Combine diced cooked potato, celery, onion, green pepper, mayonnaise, vim -ar, salt and pepper. Sprinkle gelatine on cold water to soften; dissave thoroughly over hot water. Blend into potato mixture. Turn cn meat mixture; chill until firm. Unmold and garnish with salad greens and wredges of tomato. YIELD: 8 servings. The Real Economic Forecaster DOUBLE TALK Pat Crowley and Marla English, Paramount Pictures stars, do a double take of the "boyish" look with genuine Arrow boys' shirts. On the left a pink broadcloth witj^ rounded collar, sparkling cuff links and neck flower. On the right one of the many^ gay "Camp V Campus" plaids. Both shirts are available in a _ variety of Stylet and colors and are priced at $3.95. ~ -’ _ Eartha Kitt To Pen Memoirs | SONGSTRESS EARTHA Kill, who is writing ner memoirs, to a good start. She plans to write them in longhand with a new cartridge-filled fountain pen presented to her by Frank D. Waterman, Chairman of the Waterman Pen Company, Inc. Announcement of its 7th Grand National Recipe and Baking Con test has just been made by Pills bury Mills, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Over $100,000 will be given away in prize money and electrical equipment when 75 women and 25 teen-agers go to New York December 12 to com pete for the title “Cook of the Year.” Entry blanks will be available in grocery stores throughout the country around August 1. Copies of the 0th Grand National Cook book, now available in stores, also include entry blanks for the 1955 contest. They may also be obtained by writing to Ann Pillsbury, Min neapolis 2, Minnesota. Entries must be postmarked before mid night October 1, 1955. Baked foods with imaginative twists to their recipes have won fame and fortune for six U.S. housewives and five teen-agers to date. The “Open Sesame Pie” which won honors for Mrs. Ber nard Koteen of Washington, D.C., last year started a new industry. Sesame seed, the oriental herb hitherto unknown, suddenly be came so popular it disappeared from grocery shelves. Now spice manufacturers are busy producing large, economy packs of the nutty flavored food. A Lovely Dessert Cream puffs make a lovely dessert when they’re treated in an unusual way. Fill with almond Ice cream and serve with butterscotch sauce; or, use peppermint ice cream and chocolate sauce. Chair Safety Be conventional when sitting on a chair—to tip and balance a chair on the hind legs not only sets the stage for a tumble but is hard on the floor coverings. Income Tax The federal income tax does not apply to partnerships as It does to Individuals and corporations—the individuals in the partnership are taxed. Only One The weekly Itawamba County (Miss.) Times adopted a new slo gan: “The only newspaper In the world that cares anything about Itawamba County.” Excellent Apron A terry-cloth towel split in half, with seersucker tie-backs sewn on, makes an excellent apron, espeeial i ly if you like to wipe your hands on your apron when cooking. The terry cloth washes easily and needs no Ironing. Two Jobs at Once Now they have concocted a paint plaster wall-finish combination that lets you paint and plaster in one operation. One coat is said to hide small plaster cracks, fine seams, nail holes, uneven surfaces, and other similar defects. Easy to apply with brush or roller, the finish dries hard and may be washed or even scrubbed repeatedly. It comes in a variety of colors and can be tex tured with a brush, sponge, or pa per. Quick Dessert Broil some canned grapefruit seg ments with your next broiled din ner for a quick dessert. Use Vi cup of the Juice from the grapefruit mixed with a dash of nutmeg, cloves and Vi cup brown sugar. Dot the grapefruit butter with this as well as the sugar mixture and broil about 6 minutes. Organized Dishwashing Drainers and drainboards under neath them help to keep the dishes organized after washing; it also cuts down on the water which must be wiped from them. Save your hands by using a mop or a soft brush. This may not keep the hands completely out of the water, but it helps BREAKFAST IN BED in their Waldorf-Astoria room is enjoyed by Karen Brown and her mother, Mrs. J. O. Brown of Cincinnati, Ohio. Karen was a finalist in the junior division of last year’s “Bake-off.” Want a Weekend at the Waldorf? And a chance to earn $25,000?, All you have to do is bake. Turtle-shaped cookies won in 1952 for a Chicago housewife. A chocolate cake with the frosting folded into the batter; a cake drenched in California orang® juice; and rolls raised under water have also brought top prizes. The second winning recipes, such as “Cherry Wink” cookies and “Mint Surprise” cookies have become top national favorites. “U.S. housewives have shown tremendous ingenuity in develop ing recipes for our contest,” Pills bury President Paul S. Gerot says. “They have de veloped interest ing new ways of presenting foods without making them too fussy or too difficult We love this opportunity to honor the wom an in the home,” Gerot said. Hundreds of thousands of women enter the contest each year. Last year’s winner had entered each of the previous five contests without success. One of the junior winners last year was the daughter of a senior winner from the first Bake Off. Contestants have come from all parts of the United States, Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Kico. Cube Grapefruit Juice For Pretty Coolers Budget-minded housewives are making canned Florida grapefruit juice a standby on their summer shelves, for a recent survey (hacked up by what they’re finding out, for themselves!) shows that grapefruit juice has increased in price less than any other food item in years. Besides, it has an enviable reputation as a thirst quencher and is so good for all the family, retaining as it does more than 97 per cent of the vitamin C found in fresh grapefruit juice. To dress up your daily servings of this beverage, make these fruit filled cubes of frozen grapefruit juice and let them add a touch of color to your summer food pictures. Gala Grapefruit Juice Pour canned Florida grapefruit juice into the ice cube trays of your refrigerator; place a few berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackber ries) in each cube and freeze until firm. Serve tall glasses of chilled canned Florida grapefruit juice with the berry cubes for a summer drink cool as a porch breeze, pretty as a picture. Relish To A Gourmet’s Fancy Do guests shower you with compliments on the special little taste treats you always include in your menus? Surest way to achieve a reputation as a true gourmet is to make your own sauces, preserves, relishes and such. Put them up in jars during the harvest season, ana your shelves will hold a variety of delicacies at your finger tips the year 'round. To turn the trick start with a basic recipe, then add your own choice of seasoning. For example, here’s relish recipe, zesty in itself, and a perfect foil for your own culinary artistry. Perhaps you’d like a dash of curry, chili powder or garlic. Your taste may run to the less com monly used spices—cardamon or cummin. It’s all up to you, and you’ll have fun testing and trying until you’ve found the perfect blend. Cucumber, Onion and Pepper Relish 4 cups chopped cucumbers 1 tablespoon salt 2 cups chopped onion 2 teaspoons mustard seed 1 cup chopped green pepper 2 teaspoons celery seed 1 cup chopped sweet red pepper 1 to 2 cups sugar 1 small pod hot red pepper 4 cups vinegar Wash and drain vegetables. Peel onion and remove seeds from pep pers. Chop and measure vegetables. Mix all ingredients. Cook until ' vegetables are tender but not soft. Taste, and add more seasoning, as ' desired. Pour, boiling hot, into hot jars. Seal at once, as directed by the manufacturer. i_ “THAT LITTLE GAME”— - —Just “Dmnb” Too SEE, ojife v^ont ST*HO FOR POKER. So *mEM \ PVtt AT MvGHY SSSv^huhT v To CAA^E HER P>EUEn»E \’C* -S *P'KG . H \NoRR\HS, So NT'S OP TO CHE To ToT^t ElSLr \ vKNH SO v CM Gwe HER ThE °a SfJsiaeAx*^ )// OMERTfAE CAoHE't SHE ROOKS FOR \ pOajN^/SDSl. 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