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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1974
Page
5
In this tip from Heloise Dear Folks, learn to craft stylish floor cushions using old comforters and leftover fabric. Sew a zipper along one side, fold and insert the stuffing, and store pillows in a bedroom corner to reclaim closet space and delight the kids.
A reader shares a craft note about a printed pattern company offering zip up tent style floor beds and instructions to repurpose remnants. Heloise details tips for ice box cookies using frozen juice can molds and a bridal shower color scheme of yellow and lavender with net, pussy willows, and daisy accents. The notice lists order details for patterns from Marian Martin, including address and sizing.
A fragmented crossword style puzzle text interleaves with a wedding feature describing a spring themed ceremony. The piece mentions a yellow paper bell, lavender net, yellow bow favors, and a bride wearing a corsage of yellow roses, framed as a festive resort page item from the AP News features section.
The tall column notes the housewife and homemaker theme. It explains Heloise cannot answer every letter due to volume but will respond when possible. Readers are invited to write in care of the newspaper for guidance.
A public service IRS column answers common tax questions. Topics include determining support in blended families, sick pay reporting, dependent status for a child, deducting sales tax, charitable check offs, and scholarships. It covers casualty losses, personal car purchases, and college aid rules with references to IRS forms and Publication 120.
Rates listed for various word counts up to 60 words with daily and multi insertion discounts. Mexico trade area only. All ads cash items. Phone orders accepted. payment due within three days. Call 581-1111 to place.
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