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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1954
Page
7
New York fashion writers note that velvet and gold metallic separates create an elegant one piece look for holiday dinners. Tops with scoop necks or single straps pair with full skirts, while bodice details, embroidery, and scalloped edgings add sparkle for the dinner table.
Readers learn top prize winning ways to repurpose feed bags into home crafts. Mrs. William Schwabe of Pueblo wins first for a fisher boy quilt appliqué, while Mrs. Charlie Martin of Alderson and Mrs. Richard Gray of Sedalia claim second and third for linenlike cloths and dyed sacks.
A Christmas gift guide highlights a washable robe for little girls combining style and practicality. Features include a three way belt, Peter Pan collar, quilted cotton duster with floral print, and a rayon robe with circle skirt and insulated lining by Little Miss Eastern. Also included are kitchen tips for giblet preparation and using broth in gravy.
A sugar-free Southern style cornbread recipe adds lots of minced parsley to the batter. After pouring into the pan, top with grated Parmesan. Use kitchen scissors to finely cut the parsley or chop it on a board.
A portrait of Queen Mother Elizabeth as a model of poised dressing. Emphasizes her balance between tradition and public image, noting her regal attire and composed appearance. Offers fashion tips for mature women, including stocking care and DIY hair shaping techniques.
A guide to personalizing Yuletide greetings using family snapshots and decorative folders. Highlights making framed photo folders, round photo ornaments, and ready-made kits with multicolored balls. Also suggests cigar box mailers for envelopes and festive placecards.
Rich fruitcake recipe from Martha Stewart Tupper of Fayette Mississippi details a Brazil nut fruitcake costing about 42 cents per pound. It lists ingredients, mixing steps, pan sizes, baking times, and a decorative glaze using orange rind maraschino cherries and a citrus sugar glaze.
NEW YORK city feature on a trio led by John Connelly and Henry Knowlton who open Do It Yourself Decorating on Third Avenue. They sell affordable, self-made decor kits for carpets lamps and wall treatments aimed at improving cramped, aging apartments.
The guide explains shaping and maintaining eyebrows to enhance facial features. It advises lubricating the skin, brushing in the natural direction, using a magnifying mirror, and making quick pulls with minimal discomfort. It also mentions using a mascara brush for daily grooming and notes a simple eggplant cooking tip.
A friend advises how to respond when extended an invitation to meet or call. The reader is urged to reply affirmatively with a direct plan rather than generic vague comments. The guidance emphasizes decisive, proactive social etiquette.
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