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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1973
Page
3
A collage of reader questions and Polly Cramer's light guidance covers swimsuit care to restore chlorine-damaged fabric, naming Latin plant tags, buying artist crayons in bulk, black crayon sourcing, saving pennies with department store bags, grandparent gift ideas, hosiery alternatives, and practical enamel paint brush tips for craft use.
This week in Childress features a busy schedule for Old Settlers activities at Fair Park and surrounding venues. Highlights include a barbecue, parade, rodeo, dances, and a Sunday luncheon and memorial service for Mrs. Jim Clifford’s 80th birthday observance.
Say happy returns to Mrs. O N Sullivan Gary Graham Gordon James Grawley Mrs T L Dement Gerald Havens Elaine Walker Loraine Walker Mrs Joe Martin Peggy Colson Thursday Clinton Halford Mrs P A Pressar Stephen D Bird Thomas Kirkland and celebrate anniversary for Mr and Mrs Pete Nichols.
Alpha Iota Iota Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its annual family cook-out at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Caradine on July 13. Volleyball was played. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Terry Keener and Todd.
Recipe snippet lists Thomas Fisher and Michelle and several others as diners. It directs to toast sesame seed in butter, sprinkle over mashed potatoes, and top vanilla ice cream scoops with crushed pineapple and macadamia nuts. Suggests serving after a curry supper.
Pietro Bianco premier de signer for Gino Paoli knit wear spearheads the fall 73 collection. He blends Italian design with American markets, creating three and four piece suit groups, wrap cardigans, and chic dresses in see through knits like Liliana. The line emphasizes versatile sweaters from casual to formal and bold top ten tony ensembles.
College Station report quotes Doris Myers of Texas A&M Extension Service on budgeting and goal setting for modest incomes. She notes families save bit by bit, plan by stage of life, and adjust as expenses rise with children and later retirement approaches.
COLLEGE STATION An oriental garden suits small lots by using upright rounded and flat shapes with rocks evergreens and pebbles. Water elements and stepping stones guide visitors while bamboo and dwarf shrubs provide vertical and horizontal accents. Adapt ideas to fit your space and capture the oriental spirit.
Italian American designer Frank Martieri opened Rome fall and winter fashions with veiled hooded dresses evoking 1920s style. Models wore nunlike looks, tight caps with veils, and varied necklines. Day wear featured heavy wool, knee length A line skirts, and tailored jackets as fur houses pledge cruelty safeguards.
Instructions advise wiping the can tops with damp paper towels before opening to remove dust and ensure cleanliness.
Food Guide notes meat prices average with demand and supplies near balance. Cuck roasts steaks ground beef smoked hams picnics pork shoulder roasts and liver show current values while fryer chicken and eggs hold steady. Potatoes remain extremely short with high prices and fruits and vegetables vary with many items costly though locally grown produce available.
Cheddar type cheese is noted for high calcium and protein content. The text advises using cheddar regularly in family meals to boost nutrition.
Patricia A. Bradshaw, a Texas housing and home furnishings specialist, explains silver requires careful cleaning using warm water, sponge, and polish. She warns against dishwashers and rubber to prevent damage and notes hand washing preserves gloss. Pewter polishing uses soft cloth and nonabrasive paste. gloves help prevent fingerprints and oak tannic acid can tarnish. pewter needs polishing only once a year.
Mrs. John Goodson entertained the Union Flat Home Demonstration Club at her home with a lawn party on Monday evening. Games of 42 were played and refreshments included homemade ice cream cake and punch. Attendees included Mrs. Ben Teague Mrs. Iva LeCroy Mrs. Alda Craig and others along with several couples. Grated orange or lemon rind was noted as a good addition to sugar cookie dough.
A historical poultry note argues capons are best when roasted rather than fried, urging cooks to favor even heat and juicy texture. It contrasts roasting with oil frying, recommending careful timing and temperature for tender results.
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