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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1956

Page

11

Fur fashions for this year feature slender coats and dramatic capes

The fur line presents a slim silhouette with deep pleats for ease over full skirts. Sleeves stay straight yet ample, with cape and cap collar making news. Styles include full and three quarter lengths in mink and Alaska sealskin, bloused fronts, half belts, huge cape collars, and a barrel silhouette reaching near the knee. Beavers appear in narrow skirts or bouffant skirts in bright colors.

Alaska

Calendar of Events Wednesday Highlights and Meetings

Calendar of events lists activities across Athens area including PEO Sisterhood meeting at Maplewood Drive 7 30 p m dessert The CWF First Christ Church council 7 p m guest speaker Mrs John Cady Athens WCTU at Pilgrim Holiness Church 2 p m Needle Club and Beulah Hoffee gatherings at various addresses Faculty Wives Club reception and Fidelity Rebekah Lodge events Ohio Union Center 2 to 4 p m Inspections 8 p m Albany Riding Club Wiener roast Red Men s Hall 7 90 p m and Pocahontas step at Rippling Water Council 131 notes Naomi Bible Class at Plains Methodist Church.

Athens County WCTU Athens Faculty Wives Club Fidelity Rebekah Lodge Ohio Union Instruction Coolville Pniversity Center Pocahontas

Proper Ensemble Advice For Wardrobe And Events

A local column discusses practical wardrobe planning for women, urging garments with specific purposes and forethought about future occasions. It cites examples of outfits for social events and airport travel, and mentions related club activities and guest speakers in Albany and at Ohio Fuel Gat office.

New Marshfield Canasta Club Francis Clark Thomas Llewel

Freezers Grow More Practical for Home Kitchens

A home freezer addition this fall offers built in storage innovations such as ice cream keepers juice dispensers glide out drawers and a bookshelf style door. Upright versus chest models tradeoffs shrink as new 12 to 18 cubic foot lines approach cost parity with larger units. The article highlights planning how big a freezer to buy noting life estimates and practical use from meal prep to lunch boxes and bulk storage with guidance from a home economics perspective.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

Decorated sweaters for all day wear take new form

New York reports decorated sweaters have evolved from seed pearls and fur trim to imaginative autumn designs. Roses leaves velvet and silk banding appear with well spaced trimming. The market widens beyond college girls to career women and mature shoppers, with washable options rising in popularity.

New York NEA Orion

Dinette Sets Advance House Style Across Rooms

Dinette sets emerge as flexible stylish furniture for living rooms porches and large kitchens. Heavy metal frames slimmed to brass chrome or black metal with curved backs and slender legs. New storage and serving pieces feature telegraphed trays and melamine tops in colors like soft orange yellow green and neutrals.

Repair Chair Advice for Sagging Caning

Turn the chair upside down and dampen the underside of the caning with a towel to tighten the sagging weave. This simple method may restore tension and stability without full reconstruction.

New Furniture Designs Adapt to Modern Living

The article previews flexible wood and plastic furniture aimed at today’s homes. It describes rosewood walnut room dividers with sliding doors and storage, console tables with TV space, and modular pieces by Gordon Perlmutter. It highlights reversible panels, light frames, and furniture that blends old and new to fit varied spaces and needs.

America George Jensen Gordon Perlmutter

Fresh Luncheon Salad By Gaynor Maddox

Fresh luncheon salad recipe described with tossed green Malian elements in San Francisco. Ingredients include garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, Parmesan and cheddar cheeses, radishes, cucumbers, pears, onions, and cottage cheese. Mix greens, sprinkle cheese, arrange edge with vegetables, toss with dressing, and serve immediately for six portions.

Gaynor Maddox San Francisco

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Leo Ritter Fioya Wanscou Ooo Albany Riding Club Naomi The Plains Methodist Church Oor Wctu Albany Ohio Fuel Gat Mae Williams Betty Newton Junior By Kay Sherwood Gaile Dugas
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