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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1976
Page
2
The Schreibers observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Easter Sunday at 2614 a Street Reston area. Family notes include children and grandchildren, and plans for neighborhood events. historical mentions recall Elizabeth Blackwell as America’s first female doctor and wedding details for the couple.
Vintage ad describes Marian Martin printed patterns for dresses with decorative details and a curved yoke. Includes fabric yardage, sizes, and prices, plus mail order instructions to Columbus Telegram Pattern Dept in New York.
Platte Valley Home Economics Association and Norfolk Group met at the Loup building to learn pattern making and clothing construction and planned a Lincoln trip to tour UNL's Home Economics Department. A new slate for officers was announced, led by Mrs. Mark Nyffeler as president. Harold's Square Dance Club hosted a Sunday dance with Harold Bausch of Fremont as caller and announced Bohuslavsky honors in Surprise. Next club dance set for May 2 at the Family Y.
A collection of reader notes offers kitchen tips and household tricks. Suggestions include a baked potato onion combo with thick onion slices, garlic salt as a variant, and serving on weekends to avoid garlic breath. Also shared are drapery panel rearrangement to revive faded fabric, using foam egg cartons for organizing jewelry, and iron on patch tips using a plastic bag liner.
Mr and Mrs Donald L Karamer announce the engagement of their daughter Deborah Ann to Rex A Brown. Both will be May graduates of the Grand Island School of Business. Deborah is a 1975 Monroe High School graduate and Rex is a 1974 Fullerton High School alum. Rex works at Swan Furniture and they plan a July 2 wedding at St Luke United Church of Christ.
Ford Motor Co economists say more Americans are supported by tax dollars than work in private enterprise. In 1974, 80.6 million depended on tax dollars for income, including the jobless welfare recipients retirees retired military personnel and government workers.
Plaid looks best when folded and laid out with careful pattern planning. Do not fold hems on a dominant plaid line, and place hems between the center and a dominant line. Preplan before cutting, mark hem placement, and follow the quick stitch tips. Betty Kinser offers a sewing fitting leaflet for 10 cents and a stamped return envelope.
Mrs Rod Thompkins from Osha offers practical sewing tips. She explains that polyester thread has a nap causing tangles and recommends threading the needle with the loose end then knotting the same end. She suggests cutting the thread to a workable length and notes inches make a workable length.
A concise listing offers 1 napkins, books and thank you notes with a broad appeal to brides. Prices are described as moderate, enticing buyers seeking value without sacrificing style.
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