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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1957
Page
10
A guide to making a festive home setting with a sewing machine using Pellon stiffener, pink lace, and gold braid. Projects include place mats, a table runner, cafe curtains, a bouffant apron, and a feathery Christmas tree with color combinations and yardage details for four 36 inch curtains, an apron, four mats, and a runner.
Detailed instructions for sewing an ensemble with chintz and lace trims. Instructions cover waistband lace strips, aprons, runners, placemats, and decorative elements. Includes techniques for attaching gold braid, using pellon, and assembling a washable fruit of the project. Also describes making curtains with gold accents and crafting papercard angels and a feathered Christmas tree using wire and fabric strips.
Home makers push style on a budget and moderate-priced furnishings deliver. White vinyl three-cushion sofas under $200, matched with green or black trims, show durable plastics and smart design. Budget chairs under $50 and wood brassy lamps create coordinated rooms accessible in cities and towns nationwide.
Simple decorating ideas to speed up tidy tasks in a children’s room. Use tough plastic fabrics and vinyl to cover walls and tabletops, creating wipeable surfaces. Incorporate storage like a hollow hassock or a two drawer chest to hide small items and extend table life.
A columnist wonders what makes the belle of the ball, the girl who has long held top status, still stand out. It notes that charm can come from caprice, kindness, or being a slower starter, with long term impact from life changes like a new job, school, or travel that reveal unseen appeal.
Practical advice on mattress rotation and care for box springs and inner springs. guidance on laundering slip covers to prevent sagging and how to re fit damp covers. A note on using a vacuum in a farm poultry house to minimize dust. Carpet and rug color coordination tips to avoid a busy room effect.
A public advisory urges smokers to extinguish cigars or cigarettes before entering elevators to avoid odor and fire risk. It notes the closed space makes smoke bothersome and that a brief wait to finish a cigarette is safer for all riders.
Young women planning for future homes focus on versatile, durable bedroom pieces in affordable scales. They favor mid sized desks in mahogany and other woods with clean lines, matching spreads, curtains, and practical storage. Desks are chosen for universal fit and long service, while chairs double as dining seats.
In Greenfield Massachusetts a winter course for babysitters graduated more than 200 students, including two middle aged women and six boys. The program led by Inspector George P. Billings used lectures and a 20 question test plus participation and attitude to grant graduation certificates. Courses in nearby towns and Martha’s Vineyard have followed with strong interest and inquiries from Peabody Ashfield West Springfield Charlemont and Orange.
An old one family home is adapted into a livable rental space without sacrificing profits. The plan uses paint, slipcovers, brick patterned papers, and light fixtures to create an airy feel, with white brick tones, wall coverings, and refurbished furnishings guiding the design.
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