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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1957
Page
23
Wives adopt wood paneled living rooms to keep husbands home as psychologists and West Coast lumbermen tout Douglas fir hemlock and cedar for tranquility and homey atmosphere. The piece also gives a recipe tip for saffron noodles with pennsylvania Dutch flair.
A 1954 federal law restricts shipping fireworks to 33 states and D C but a bootleg market persists. The piece warns against dangerous explosions after a boy named Jackie is blinded by a Roman candle and urges safe public displays and legal respect for the law.
Readers may obtain a The House of The Week study plan by submitting name and address with 35 cents. The plan shows each floor and four elevations with a scale and a guide on how to finance and build a house. It helps buyers estimate construction costs and compare budget to bids from builders or architects.
A new family sofa features a 40 inch recessed center seating area to fit both children and shorter adults. The section is 21 inches deep while the ends are 23 inches deep with loose T back and seat cushions. Cushions rest on casters and a rectangular cocktail table is suggested in front for TV viewing and lounging.
A cautionary guide urges girls to choose friends carefully and avoid risky situations at summer resorts. It stresses not living alone, modest attire, cautious cycling, wary picnics, avoiding drunk drivers, not riding with strangers at night, avoiding lone hikes, keeping parents informed, and resisting peer pressure to do dangerous stunts.
Interior design tips for a north facing family room suggest light reflecting colors. Mrs. Elsie Doty Sopp recommends blue and green schemes with gold and copper accents. Natural west coast hemlock on walls adds warmth, with copper threaded draperies and turquoise chairs to brighten the space.
Designer Rudolph A. Matern creates a warm easy living house with a spacious family room and direct porch access. The three bedroom, one bath layout features a sunken living room, large master with walk in closets, efficient kitchen, dining area with sliding glass doors to a screened porch and a wide garage with ample storage.
An advice piece urges young women to join sports and outdoor activities to boost popularity. It suggests being vivacious yet not boisterous, offers tips on overcoming fear of water with swimming lessons, and recommends approachable sports like tennis and golf while noting fashion aspects of sensible attire.
Chappaqua gardeners learn the season ahead is the peak work period when beginners overextend. The piece notes that first year homeowners often start with truck gardens and later scale back. it advises grouping trees and shrubs to reduce mowing and trimming and avoid scattered plantings to save effort and water.
The spring carpet market offers a wide range of colors, fibers, and textures with new displays and dealer training to help homemakers pick the right color and pattern. A national budgeting plan makes quality carpets affordable, while guidance stresses durability and avoiding bargain brands.
Excerpt describes a lime pie with fresh lime flavor and a flaky crust. It outlines eggs sugar lime rind lime juice cream of tartar and a double boiler method for the filling. The tone suggests a simple, elegant dessert for when company comes.
Instructions describe folding stiffly beaten egg whites with cream of tartar and sugar into a lime custard. Bake the filled pie at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes until the filling sets and the top swirls brown, then serve immediately.
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