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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1973

Page

8

Ginger Rogers Turns To Fashion Designing

Ginger Rogers, famed dancing partner of Fred Astaire, launches a second career as a fashion consultant for a national chain. She designed and coordinated a 12 piece travel unit in red white and blue, selected from a Paris boutique, aiming for lightweight drip dry mix and match pieces. Rogers tours malls to promote clothes and gather feedback for J C Penney Co.

New York Ginger Rogers Fred Astaire Miss Rogers Paris J.C. Penney Co

Ferns Return to Graceful Home Decor

Ferns are popular house plants with about 10,000 known species fit for apartment climates. They prefer warm, half shade conditions, moist soil, and light outdoor summer exposure under trees. varieties include Boston fern and Asparagus ferns, with care tips on watering and potting.

Gloucester to celebrate 350th with fish in and events

Gloucester Mass marks its 350th year with a fish in celebration led by the Northeast Fisheries Conference on May 3. exhibitions, lectures on gear and species historic and modern, plus concerts and sports events planned around a replica fisherman's shack.

Gloucester Mass

Ohio Miss Wins Crocker Scholarship

Lesley Gossett a 17 year old Defiance Ohio senior won the National Nutrition Scholarship of the Betty Crocker Search for America Homemakers of Tomorrow receiving a 1000 dollar grant from General Mills. She will study nutrition at Bowling Green State University and plans a career as a professional home economist.

Lesley Gossett Defiance Ohio Betty Crocker Search For America Homemakers of Tomorrow General Mills Betty Crocker Miss Gossett

Woman Named To Interior Post

Secretary of the Interior Rogers C. Morton announces the appointment of Pamela Coe to the new role of assistant to the Secretary for Arts and Director of Cultural Affairs. She will act as a personal representative for arts programs across Interior projects including National Capital Parks, Wolf Trap, Kennedy Center, Ford's Theater, Carter Barron Amphitheatre, Sylvan Theater, Indian Arts and Crafts, and the Bureau of Reclamation arts program.

Washington Rogers C. B. Morton Pamela Coe Interior Department Morton Indian Arts and Crafts Program Bureau of Reclamation Arts

Celebrating Spring and Local Town Pleasures in Maine

The column praises Patriots Day spring warmth and local lore. It highlights Shaw's Market in Saco for regional favorites, Lionel Lagueux's meat demonstrations at Martin's Store, Biddeford's scenic streets, St. Andre Church, West Point-Pepperell mill demolition, Howdy's Cub Scout visit, and ends with a cheer for living in Maine.

Peg Welch Shaw’s Market Saco Lionel Laguex Martin’s Lagueux Biddeford Water Street City Hall St. Andre Church West Point Pepperell Yorktreet Howdy’s State of Maine

T Shirt Evolves From Undershirt To Style Essential

Ronnie Gross of Quote Me Inc notes T shirts have evolved beyond the cotton knit undershirt. Modern designs feature bertha collars yokes dolman sleeves and layered looks while remaining affordable. The shirt can serve as dress or two piece ensembles reflecting current fashion trends.

New York NEA Ronnie Gross Inc Rosie Bertha Dolman Gross

Ravioli with Zucchini and Peanut Brittle Custard

Readable recipe notes describe a dish of beef ravioli in meat sauce with zucchini and garlic, plus a peanut brittle custard dessert. It includes steps to cook zucchini, heat ravioli, and finish with Parmesan. A separate passage discusses fashion entrepreneur Ronnie Gross and his Smartee knitwear line and story behind a division name.

Cecily Smartee California Sun Ronnie Jerry Fishman Gross

Easter Cards Trace to English Origins in Hallmark Collection

English origin of Easter greeting cards traced to the late 19th century with an early silk-fringed Bavarian lithograph depicting Christ comforting Mary at the tomb. The card is among Hallmark’s 70,000 antique greeting cards collection, described as the world’s largest and most valuable.

Kansas City England Mary Hallmark

Dry crumb method for crushing crackers or bread

To make dry crumbs for a recipe place crackers or plain bread in a transparent bag or between sheets of wax paper and crush with a rolling pin. The technique preserves texture and avoids moisture while yielding evenly sized crumbs.

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