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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1977
Page
9
The piece describes how to run a family style buffet at home with guests serving themselves, stressing hot dishes on pads, keeping the hostess last, and using warming trays. It covers passing dishes, table setup, and etiquette for salad and dinner forks during a multi course meal.
A fragmented, humorous piece mocks confusing directions and prankish travel tips. It notes misdirections from famous voices and odd house-hunting guidance, with spoof maps and tangled routes that end at a house hidden by changing street names and barking dogs.
Mary Hershey and her father, William Gibson, craft handmade harpsichords in California after discovering a kit ad in Saturday Review. They researched wood types at Juilliard, recreated historical finishes, and took months per instrument, selling and then building several more. Mary believes she may be the only woman harpsichord maker in Southern California.
A home decor note discusses updating rooms with ready made draperies or DIY options. It suggests choosing colors matching walls, using long valances, and pairing side panels for window expansion. Tips include evaluating lighting, avoiding heavy contrasts, and considering well to well drapery to handle radiators and awkward walls.
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