Crayon Hacks Stir Up Practical Hints From Readers
Readers share quick tips from kitchen storage to childcare and travel. Writing on plastic with a crayon cleans easily in warm sudsy water. A mom coordinates high chairs for a smoother toddler party. A banister addition helps prevent stair falls. A cafe joke about prices amuses. A travel jar keeps valuables dry and afloat. A granddaughter’s beaded pins aid elderly eyesight. Elastic pinch clothespins secure a plastic tablecloth at picnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Nail polish protects addresses on mailed packages
Dear Heloise advises applying clear nail polish over the recipient address to seal it and keep it legible in wet weather. This tip from Mrs. Jim McKinley emphasizes maintaining readability of mailing labels during rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Jim McKinley
Terry L. Henry
USN
John B. Henry Sr
Willard
Uss
Hancock
California
Navy
Pacific
Paris Fashions Easy To Mimic
The Paris look can be copied at home with a few thrifted or updated pieces. Refresh old duffle or trench coats with dye or new fastenings, add a wraparound coat or bathrobe style for a Paris vibe, and pair with pleated skirts or slacks. The tunic blouse with high neck and bloused sleeves completes the outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Deppa
PARIS
UPI
St. Laurent
Dior
Guide to Good Buys for Weekend Foods
USDA and Interior report meat and poultry plus fresh vegetables and fruits in excellent supply for weekend shoppers. Brisk availability includes broiler-fryer chickens, turkeys, beef roasts and steaks, ground beef in some areas, smoked picnics, hams, roasts, bacon and chops. Also watch fish fillets and halibut steaks as good buys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
U.S. Department of Agriculture and Interior
USDA
Consumer and Marketing Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Norwalk Flower Show Judging Set for Autumn Fantasy
The Norwalk Council of Garden Clubs announces its fall show Autumn Fantasy for September 28 and 29 at the National Guard Armory. Three judges, two accredited amateurs and a student, will preside. entries close September 13 with tickets printed and ready for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk Council of Garden Clubs
National Council of State
Norwalk
William C. Henry
Leonard Dorow
Gail Rakosky
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G.J
Roberta Vladi
Candie Freck
Jake
Beth Resler
C. E. Heveron
Whittlesey Ave
FBI
SUN
Princess Anne
Prince Charles
Buckingham Palace
Yorktown
Cletus J. Miller
USCGR
Edwin J. Miller
Bouscau Ave
Coast Guard Reserve Training Center
Coast Guard
Dacron
Coats
Pohls
Pohl
ADA
KODAK
Revlon
Helen Rubinstein
Reser Walgreen
Marlox
Imprevue
Faberge Spray
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