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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1971
Page
7
Heloise advises not to overwater philodendrons and to test soil dryness before watering. She suggests adding drainage holes to pots without them and shares a tip for RSVPs: print a phone number with regrets only to ease responses. Additional notes include a reader idea for key chains and a cake icing trick using a rolling pin.
Pat Nixon vetoed a plan to drape Red Room draperies with gauzy nylon stockings to shield visitors from touching silk tassels. The first lady rejected the see through coverings as hideous and said she wants the White House to look like her home, not protected by plastic.
White House decor designer J Liddenl Pennock revealed to Mrs. Nixon that a replacement for a stubborn feature was needed to avoid grime on curtains. Mrs. Nixon, unfazed, noted she would raise funds if required. Pennock, famed horticulturist, plans next year’s decorations. some criticized the current wreaths around state rooms.
A mother suggests a do it yourself pizza party for 10 children with varied toppings and a make it yourself ice cream sundae bar. She argues this approach minimizes mess and costs by reusing ingredients for future parties.
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