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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1963
Page
4
The piece outlines a 1963 home fashion trend with shifts for lounging work and entertaining, from delicate batiste dresses to baby doll silhouettes and long gowns. It highlights denim shifts, knee-length options, and two-piece ensembles like jumpsuits with skirt overlays, stressing comfort and stylish private life appeal.
The 4 H clubs meet at homes and community sites with demonstrations on sewing first aid bread baking and housekeeping. Picnics and business meetings are planned at Athens Grange Hall and Mrs Lawrence Fields' home. Officer practice sessions and a record hop are scheduled at local venues.
Creative garden flowers transform July Fourth decor with gourds hung as planters and straw hats filled with blooms. Use foam in containers, weave in greens for depth, and repurpose bandanas as liners for a rustic picnic theme.
Athens residents plan a relaxed Fourth amid heat and a Friday workday. Many stay home with picnics and visits while fireworks are discouraged by law. Local families host gatherings, boating trips, and club picnics with college events and a patio party at Ohio University.
A quick jigtime lemon chiffon dessert is created in about 10 minutes using unflavored gelatin, lemonade concentrate, ice, and whipped cream. The recipe details the steps to soften dissolve mix chill and fold in whipped cream before serving with strawberries and blueberries. Makes 8 to 12 servings.
Heloise offers simple sewing tips for chair coverings using existing seats, glue and tacks, plus advice on renewing upholstery without full replacement. The column also covers lemon juice for stain removal, bathinette cover ideas, and a bean bag craft from an odd sock.
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