Polly's Pointers and Home Hints From Readers
A crowd of reader tips covers home decor in trailers and bug fixes. Suggestions include magnetic hooks for doors, using aquarium paint or adhesive paper to obscure glass, and curtain hanging hacks. Also tips on removing embroidered initials, packing chips, recycling nylon net for bird cages, and mower safety reminders.
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Stephanie
Rita
Polly
Joann
Viola
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Mixing design eras in first homes decor trends
Young couples blend yesterday and today in home decorating with quilts as tablecloths and bright faire pieces. The mid 60s trend mixes handmade craft with classic 18th century silver, wood, and ceramic wares to create romantic, balanced interiors.
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Aileen Snodd
Assn
Farie
June rose blossoms and summer garden tips
The first day of summer brings June roses in bloom and advice for gardeners. Notes include climbers like Eutin Paul’s Scarlet and Crimson, ongoing Cake varieties, timing for late plantings, quick germination, and care tips. Suggestions cover Nasturtiums Poppies Alyssums and other annuals with water and sun needs and light fertilizing to boost blooms.
Sweet Sour Lemon Beans with Bacon and potato salad
A vintage recipe feature presents Sweet Sour Lemon Beans with Bacon from Paul Masson Vineyards, plus a hot potato salad. It covers cranberry or pink beans with wine, onion, lemon, and bacon, then a serving plan with salad and dessert suggestions. Includes quantities, steps, and baking times for both dishes.
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Paul Masson
California
Women Embrace River Retreats Open to All
Women increasingly take to rugged rafting adventures with ARTA guiding trips across the Colorado Green Salmon Rogue Stanislaus and beyond. The organization notes nearly half of 1970 river travelers were women, who seek escape from routine and shared campfire meals. Trips span national parks and international sites from Samoa to Fiji with guides, safe gear, and gradual judge trips for beginners. Contact ARTA at 1016 Jackson St Oakland CA 94607 for details.
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America
California
American River Touring Association
ARTA
Lou Elliott
Grand Canyon
Colorado River
Green River
Canyon Parklands
Utah
Middle Fork
Salmon River
Idaho
Oregon
Rogue River
Stanislaus River
South Pacific
Samoa
Tahiti
Australia
New Zealand
Fiji Islands
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Jackson St
Oakland
Calif
Five Rights of the Consumer in Textile Purchases
Fred Foaress outlines five consumer rights in the textile market. The piece stresses information, pricing variety, performance assurance, safety under normal use, and recourse if textiles fail to meet claims. It notes Celanese testing of Arnel and Fortress labels and urges retailers to satisfy customers for repeat business.
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New York
United States
Celanese
Arnel
Celanese Laboratories
Pictures As Priceless As Baby
New York ED advises steps to keep baby photography crisp. The guide stresses steady camera work to prevent blur, noting even the cutest infant is ruined by a shaky image.
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New York
Nostalgia Rides Again as 40s Fashion Influences 70s Styles
The article notes 1940s fashion returning with updates including broader shoulders and longer hemlines. It highlights Gilbert Adrian’s influence, a FIT tribute showcasing retro gowns, makeup by Stan Place, and wigs by Adolfo and Halston linking past and present.
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New York
NEA
Gilbert Adrian
Hollywood
Fashion Institute of Technology
Adrian
Foundation Fund
Stan Place
Clairol
Abbott
Adolfo and
Halston
Theatri
Stitchin Time Summer Knit Dress by Judy Love
Homemade summer slim dress pattern promotes a lightweight chevron and mock cable design for sizes 8 to 18. Instructions cover bodice, skirt, gauge, yarn, and methods like psso, with reader questions and tips from Judy. Includes request for 50 cent leaflet and knitting guidance.
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Judy Love
Reynolds Novita
Radio City
New York
N.Y
Take Your Choice Young Original Pattern
A sleeveless tunic top with side trim pairs with flared pants or lengthen it to a simple dress. Includes color fabric and accessory ideas from the Fashion Coordinator. Pattern B-160 with Photo Guide in sizes 10 through 24 2.42 bust 33 to 47 inches. Send 1.25 dollars to Box 438 Midtown Station New York 10018.
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Young
Midtown Station
New York
N.Y
Fresh summer desserts and versatile vegetables featured
Quick apricot dessert uses fresh fruit with cinnamon sugar and soft ice cream. Artichokes are prepared by washing trimming leaves boiling until tender and eating the base leaf and heart with sauces. Avocado described as versatile, usable in salads sandwiches and more, with a lemon salt mash for seafood and chicken sandwiches.
Capturing a Baby's First Year Through the Lens
The text advises keeping a loaded camera ready to seize every precious moment of a changeable baby. Indoors, use flash or Instamatic cube setups, shooting after naps, during bathing and feeding, and even staged poses while ensuring the baby remains happy. Preserve fleeting expressions to avoid missing a cherished record.
Sun Bathing Tips From Tanya Hawaii Model
Sharon Harvey known as Miss Tanya is a nationwide figure seen on 6 foot billboards. She shares sun care tips urging short initial exposure of 15 to 20 minutes per side, gradual increases, and frequent reapplication of lotion or oil to exposed skin. She notes haze and reflections from sand and water can still burn.
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New York
Sharon Harvey
Tanya
Beauty Tips For Hair And Cosmetics From A Daily Routine
A collection of beauty notes advises using lash glue that does not pull natural lashes, and nightly lash oil if wearing false lashes daily. It suggests mild shampoo to avoid dryness, and recommends collapsible bikes for commuting. Cautions include avoiding cologne as hair treatment due to alcohol. Paper cloths with fresheners offer portable cleansing for oily complexions.
National Honor Those Who Never Quit Work Week Declared
A playful office memo proclaims a week celebrating staffers who never quit. It cites eight contributions to causes, gifts for weddings and military leave, and a joke about a ninth being a bar bill. The piece suggests extending the honor to other unsung heroes and ends with a tongue in cheek push to buy a gold watch.
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Wire
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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