The Deer Park Progress from Deer Park, Texas • Page 7

Alpha Rho Observes Valentine's THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, B77 THE DEER PARK PROGRESS PACE 7A Preceptor Alpha Rho chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met in the home of Kay Liles for their February meeting. Red and white decorated the refreshment table in recognition of St. Valentine's Day. Club president Mildred Wolvin heard reports from various committee chairpersons on several topics. Members planned to attend the fifth annual Gourmet Dinner sponsored by the Mother's Club of Mt.

Carmel High School on Satur' day, Mar. 1. Juanita Steambarge announced the donation of funds to three Beta Sigma Phi Internationa! Service Projects. Club members will also assist the Lions' Club in the accumulation of old eyeglasses. Representing the membership committee, Sammye Christian announced the mailing of invitations to a March rush meeting to 13 Exemplar members elegible to progress to the Preceptor degree.

A program given by Penny Lind and Ann Pulliam designed to relate to the yearly theme, "Follow the Rainbow Road," utilized yellow to illustrate to members their responses in relation to various colors. Also present were: Betty Barr, LaNell Chafin, Margaret Engelbretson, Ha Riggs, Dolores Schnell and Jean Spiller. Members were served refreshments while opening Valentine gifts from secret sisters. PRINCE OF WALES Henry Tudor, later Henry VIII, Feb. 18, 1503, was created Prince of Wales.

cooking corner Sardines Star In Diet There's a saving going around that if Ponce de Leon had discovered "The Fountain of Youth" he might have found it full of sardines. This has come about since Alpha Lambda Nus Visit Local Theater birthdays Jill Patton and Lynn Ford share a birthday on Thursday Feb. 24 Ray Barnhart turns another year older on Saturday, Feb. 28. Phyllis Jaramillo and Melanie Yoist deserve birthday wishes on Sunday, Feb.

27. Julian Medina blows out the candles on Tuesday, Mar. 1. Celebrating their birthdays an Wednesday, Mar. 2 are Ricky Davis, Judy Marshall and Jergen Schuessler.

Saturday, Feb. 19 saw members of Alpha Lambda Nu attending the play, "How The Other Half Loves," held at the Pasadena Playhouse. Dana 1-afield, a member of the sorority, is appearing in the play. The group met at the Vaudeville Pizza Parlor following the play for refreshments. In attendance were: Mr.

and Mrs. Larry Berry, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Mansfield, Mr. and Mrs.

Wilbur Mengers, Diane Von Goten, Linda McCleskey, Pam Barker and Mr. and Mrs. BUI Infield. Guests present were Mr. and Mrs.

Gary Brock, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Baldree, Sue Buchanan, Mr. and Mrs. Artie McFerrin and Mr.

and Mrs. Craig Wooten. Mrs. Brock and Mrs. Baldree were also guests at Alpha Lambda Nu's recent meeting held in the home of Mrs Mansfield.

A program given by Mrs. Von Goten followed a business meeting, then refreshments were served to Mrs. berry, Mrs. McCleskey, Mrs. Mansfield, Mrs.

Barker, Mrs. Von Goten and Mrs. Mengers. Xi Rho Zetas Learn 'Fashion Know-How' NEW LEBANON? Lebanese President Suleiman Franjieh Feb. 14, 1976, detailed a "new foundation" for the nation's political and economic system which would end, hopefully, Lebanon's 10-month civil war.

Charlane Bess gave a demonstration on self-improvement at a recent meeting of Xi Rho Zeta Exemplar chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Topics covered in the demonstration included make- backyard gardener Make Housepkmts Glow It's disappointing to cherish and nurture a favorite houseplant, only to have it devoured almost before your eyes by voracious insects, or have it sicken and expire on you. Here are a few tips on preventive care of houseplants. The most logical and simple preventive measure is to purchase new plants from a reputable nursery, and even then to isolate the new plant from your collection until you are sure it is pestrfree. Pest and disease problems can be discouraged, indeed" almost eliminated, with careful care of your plants.

Given the correct watering, cultivation, feeding and lighting, your plants will respond with glowing health and beauty. In fact any plant growing under poor conditions will make every effort to show its owner some outward sign of its inadequate care. Take the yellowing of foliage, for example. This can be the plant signaling that it is hungry and needs further feedings of fertilizer. Per-; haps the plant is being over or underwatered, or is in need of greater humidity.

It could also be suffering from extremes of temperature. In our modern homes our plants will often send out complaint signals of too much heat and too dry air. These poor conditions for plant growth are usually manifested in leaf edges drying and turning brown. Some plants will react to being watered with cold tap water by breaking out with light-colored splotches on their leaves. This can also happen when water drops on the leaves are exposed to sunlight.

Sometimes a plant will be a disappointment for to flower. This problem can usually be traced to a lack of sunlight, low humidity, or the feeding of nitrogen fertilizer which promotes green growth rattier than flowers. Flowering plants need a balanced fertilizer to bring them into bloom. A common houseplant pest in our often dry and overheated homes is the spider mite which sucks on the plant leaves. They spin fine webs on the undersides of the leaves and can be seen as red specks when the leaves are tapped over a white sheet of paper.

These can be discouraged by bathing the foliage fre- quently, spray misting often and in general increasing humidity. If they get a firm hold, however, spraying with a miticide wiE sometimes be necessary. Aphids, or plant lice, are also a common curse which suck on foliage, especially the new, succulent growth. These need to be treated with an aerosol spray, and two spaced applications are often necessary. I was appalled recently to discover several of my choice African violets had tiny white maggots traveling about in their soil.

Apparently even purchased potting soil, supposedly thoroughly sterilized, is not foolproof. The maggots feed on organic matter in the soil, but can harm plant roots. They hatch into little black gnats which are harmless, if less than attractive around the house. The maggots can be destroyed by drenching the soil with chlordane, or Malathion. Mealybugs can be very satisfying for vengeful souls who like a bug they can actually destroy by hand.

These soft specks of cotton wool can be wiped out with an alcohol- soaked Q-tip. Whiteflies can be treated with a malathion spray, best applied early in the day before they become active: up, grooming, fashions and exercises in which members participated. Other business included ohe agenda was the election of the chapter's queen and princess to be announced at the Feb. 19 Valentine Ball, the annual International endowment and a forthcoming visit to the children's hosoital. Refreshments were served by co-hostess Carmen Reynolds to Darlene Carwile, Rosie Wipff, Iris Trahan, Betty McGhee, Gail Stewart, Mrs.

Bess, Linda Garner and Barbara Craig, hostess. the publication of yet another diet book: "Dr. Frank's No- Aging Diet," in which he lists sardines as the best of the "fountain of youth" foods. Frank declares that persons who eat foods high in nucleic acids, which he says rejuvenate cells, become much younger than they were 15, or even 15, years before. Among the nucleic acid- high foods are anchovies, salmon, other fish and seafood, liver, dried peas, lentils, beans, nuts, leafy vegetables, radishes, mushrooms and asparagus.

The author prints a disclaimer of sorts in his book, a word of warning. "If you are under a doctor's care, follow his advice. This book does not know you; your doctor does. This is particularly true if you are on another diet." Here are some recipes that feature ingredients which are high in nucleic acids. SARDINES- POTATOES AU GRATIN 2 cans or 4 ozs.

each) sardines 2 tbsps. chopped onion 2 tbsps. margarine or cooking oil 2 tbsps. flour 1 tsp. salt Dash pepper 2 cups milk 1 cup shredded cheese 2 tsps.

Worcestershire sauce 5 cups sliced cooked potatoes cup soft bread cubes 2 tbsps. butter or margarine, melted Paprika Drain sardines. Cook onion in margarine or cooking oil until tender. Blend in flour and seasonings. Add milk gradually and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.

Add cheese and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until cheese melts. Arrange half the potatoes in a well- greased, quart casserole. Cover with sardines and remaining potatoes. Pour sauce over potatoes.

Toss bread cubes with melted butter or margarine and sprinkle over top of casserole. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Serves six. Maine sardines are featured in Sea Garden Antipasto, but lobster, tuna, crab, pickled herring or shrimp may be substituted.

This recipe is one in a booklet, "Seafood Slimmers," which was compiled by the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries, U.S. Department of the Interior. It is available for 25 cents from the Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D.C. 20240. SEA GARDEN ANTEPASTO 3 cans or 4 ozs.

each) Maine sardines 2 cans (4 ozs. each) button mushrooms Marinade 6 large lettuce leaves 24 cucumber slices 18 celery sticks 12 radish roses 12 tomato wedges 6 green pepper rings Drain, sardines and mushrooms. Place in a shallow baking dish. Pour marinade over sardines and mushrooms and chill for 30 minutes. Prepare vegetables and chill.

Remove sardines and mushrooms from marinade. Arrange all ingredients on lettuce leaves. Serves six. Marinade cup low calorie French dressing cup soy sauce 2 tbsps. wine vinegar 2 tbsps.

water 1 clove garlic, crushed Dash powdered ginger Dash pepper Dried peas and lentils also are high in nucleic acids, and either can be used in this hearty vegetable dish. Because they are split, split peas and lentils need no presoaking. SAVORY SPLIT PEAS 1 lb. (2V4 cups) dried split peas or lentils 1 large onion, chopped 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp.

thyme Vz tsp. pepper cups broth (ham, beef or chicken) 2Mt cups water Combine all ingredients in a covered casserole with a cover. Bake at 350 degrees until peas or lentils are tender. Serves six. births Schock Trey Thomas Schock, weighing eight pounds, one ounce, was born on Feb.

1,1977 at 6:07 a.m. in St. Luke's Hospital, Houston. He is the son of Lloyd and Karen Schock, 3402 Knob Hill, and the brother of Larry, Kathy and Debbie. Fagg Malcolm Keith Fagg, weighing seven pounds, 13 ounces, was born on Feb.

11, 1977 at Southmore Medical Center. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. deaths COWAN Mrs. Adele Ethel Cowan, 8609 Tarbell, Houston, died Feb.

13, 1977 in her home'. She is -survived by her husband, William John Cowan, Houston; her daughters, Miss Margaret Gwan, Deer Park; Mrs. Adele Kelly, Houston; Mrs. Helen Grigonis, South Old, N.Y.; Mrs. Jane Cortazzo, Pearl River, N.Y.; Mrs.

Kathleen Persson, Falls Church, her sons, William John Cowan, Pasadena; Raymond Cowan, Friendswood, Stanley Cowan, San Francisco, Joseph Anthony Cowan and Gerald G. Cowan, both of Houston; 21 grandchildren; her brother, Vernon Ach, South Old, N.Y.; numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary was at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at Earthman's Funeral Home in Pasadena.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 16 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church with Fr. Milan E. Kleas officiating.

Her sons served as pallbearers. Burial was at South Park Cemetary. Young Burgess Theodore Young, 50, of 801 Alyse, died Saturday, Feb. 19,1977. He is survived by his wife, Faye Young, Deer Park; his daughter, Susan Young, Pasadena; his sons, Michael and Richard Young, Seabrook; his sisters, Mrs.

Albert G. Smith, Houston; Mrs. Evelyn Jansen, Port Arthur; Mrs. Adrian Reeves, Seabrook; numerous nieces and nephews. Services were at 10 a.m.

on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at Pasadena Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Chester B. Davidson and Maurice Dodson officiating. Interment was at Grandview Cemetery.

Pallbearers were: Maurice Barclay, Eddie Dean, B. B. Bereen, M. Pesek, Richard Burke, D. D.

Sparks. Mrs. Winnie Varnell, 51, died Thursday in a Houston hospital. She was a Deer Park resident and member of the First Baptist Church of Deer Park. She is survived by her mother, Mrs.

Minnie Burch, Monticello, Ark; daughter, Mrs. Yvonee Olenick, Falls City; sons, Mark and Mike Varnell, both of Deer Park; sisters, Mrs. D. L. McKiever, Monticello, Mrs.

A B. Thomas, Monroe, Mrs. J. C. Clampit; Deer Park; Mrs.

E. L. Stubbs, Houston; grandson, Cory Olencik, Falls City. Funeral services were 3 p.m. Saturday at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Chapel with the Rev.

Maurice Dodson officiating. Interment was at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wayne Slovacek, Bob Lukenbaugh, Bob Yerkes, Jodie Shelter, Roland Clampit and Harold Benfer. ONION CHEESE MUFFINS cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar teaspoons baking powder teaspoon salt 3 teaspoon onion powder 1 egg, slightly beaten cup milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil cups Corn Chex cereal crushed to cup cup dairy sour cream cup shredded process American cheese Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 12 medium muffin cups.

Saute onion in butter until tender and golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and onion powder. In mixing bowl combine egg, milk, vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons sauteed onion. Stir in crushed cereal.

Add dry ingredients. Stir only until moistened. Fill muffin cups one-half full. Combine remaining onion with sour cream and shredded cheese. Top each muffin with a rounded teaspoon of cheese mixture.

Bake 20-25 minutes or until cheese is browned and crusty. Makes 12 muffins. Michael Fagg, 4414 Durant. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.

Grover Fagg of Evadale, Tex. and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Burris of LeesviUe, La. Smith Palrick Paul Smith, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Patrick Smith, 1714 N. Parkside, was born on Feb. 14, 1977 at Southmore Medical Center. Dotson Holly Janiece Dotson, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Michael Dotson, 4206 Fleet was born on Feb. 16, 1977 at Southmore Medical Center. Felts Martin Wayne Felts, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Russell Felts, 11234 Spencer, la Porte, was born on Feb. 17, 1977 at South- more Medical Center. YOUNG, Frank's No-Aging Diet" fight the aging process because it features foods high in nucleic acid, such as the sardines featured in Sea Garden Antipasto. Other seafoods rich in nucleic acids are crab, tuna, lobster, herring and shrimp. Prune Trees With Care Queen City Salad CLIP 'N' COOK Vi cup mayonnaise or salad dressing cup sweet relish 3 tbsps.

wine vinegar Vi tsp. salt Vi tsp. pepper 4 cups shredded cabbage 1rt cups diced red-skinned apples Vi cup coarsely grated Cheddar cheese Lettuce Apple wadges Combine first five Ingredients: toss with cabbage, apples and cheese. Cover; chill to blend flavors. Serve on lettuce and garnish with apple wadges.

Four servings. Petal Pushers Meet The Feb. 15 meeting of the Petal Pushers Garden Club included a program by Mrs. Francis O'Bryan on "American Song Birds." Held in a conference room at First National Bank, the meeting also featured a business discussion led by Kay Jarrett, president of the club. Members learned that a workshop will be held from 9 a.m.

until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 2 at the Deer Park Community Center, 610 E. San Augustine. Mrs.

Reed C. Conyen will instruct members in making flower arrangements. Two guests, Patricia Wright and Jan Henderson, were present, along with 12 members. Visitors are invited to the club's next meeting on Mar. 15.

LIFE'S QUALITY Is the quality of your life affected by where you were born? Research to understand how many heredity and the environment interact is the focus of research at Cornell University funded by the National Science Foundation. If woody ornamentals in your landscape need corrective pruning, the time is at hand, says a landscape horticulturist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. "'Die key to pruning is to have a purpose in mind," emphasizes Everett Janne. "If you cannot justify the removal iif a limb or branch, you better put up your equipment and go spade the garden for exercise." Some reasons for pruning include removing dead or winter-killed growth or balancing the lop with the root system when setting out new plants. Diseased or insect-injured wood as well as storm or accident-damaged limbs should be removed as soon as possible.

"Older shrubs can be rejuvenetated by removing the older branches at the base.Pruning can also help develop a desired shape or size as well as aid in producing better flowers and fruit," points out Janne. However, he cautions a- gatnst severe pruning. It is better to prune lightly and more often to prevent sunscald to the sensitive inner branches. And, never leave stubs that invite the entry to insects and disease. Paint all wounds or cuts over three-fourths of an inch in diameter with a wound dressing available at any nursery or garden center.

In lieu of regular wound dressing, common orange shellac makes a good temporary dressing. "Plants which bloom in early spring with the appearance of new leaves should be pruned after they flower," explains Janne, "while those that bloom later in the spring or summer should be pruned now while they are dormant." Mengden Opposes Briscoe Senator Walter Mengden, Republican from Harris County, has announced his opposition to Governor Dolph Briscoe's appointments of Jane Blumberg and Jess Hay to the Board of Regents of The University of Texas (UT) and Dr. John B. Coleman to the Board of Regents of Texas AM University. "It is absolutely incredible that Governor Briscoe would attempt to appoint two members of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to the UT Board of Regents.

Since Blumberg and Hay's position and the DNC requires them to promote the Democrat Party, they clearly cannot administer the affairs of the University in a fair, impartial, non-partisan manner," Senator Mengden said. "Such appointments are indicative of Governor Briscoe's intention to turn UT into a mechanism for promoting the Democrat Party in the hiring of professors and administrators at the University." PEANUT YOGURT? Researchers at Texas AM claim Americans soon might be eating cheese and yogurt made from peanuts. TD make pruning easier and for good, smooth cuts, always use sharp tools, adds the horticulturist RUFUS VALDEZ' WORI AMPIONSHIP CHILI 4 pounds of flank beef 2 pounds of center cut pork chops 1 tsp. of cumin 1 tsp. of fresh chopped ore- ganu 2 pieces of garlic sections 3 fresh white unions, chopped 4 medium size tomatoes chopped "2 cup chopped celery 4 cans of 7 ounce chili salsa 4 roasted green chilis (Anaheim variety) 1 tbsp.

of mild, New Mexico ground chili powder 1 tbsp. of hot, New Mexico ground chili powder One half of flank steak is course ground. One half of flank steak is chopped into 9 a inch pieces, all pork is chopped inch. Cook steak and pork separately for 45 minutes each after braising. Then mix meat together, add cumin, cook together for Vz hour Take two quart sauce pan and saute onions and celery together for 20 minutes.

Add tomatoes and salsa to the onions and celery and cook for hour. Add chili powder, roasted chilis and garlic and cook for 30 minutes. Take all those ingredients and stir into meat, stirring slowly. Cook all together for one to one and one-half hours, length of time depends on consistency so meat doesn't break down. The lasl half hour should be just under a simmer, Lot should be stirred every ten minutes.

Makes 1'z gallons..