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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1946
Page
7
A homemaking guide explains turning worn sheets and fabric scraps into doilies and placemats. It covers fabric selection for table linens, cutting and hemming straight edges, decorative stitches, and using motifs, ribbons, and appliques to create attractive informal and formal pieces.
Unbleached or semi-bleached muslin linens wash quickly and are economical for table coverings. Single damask has fewer threads per inch than double damask, implying looser weave and lower quality. Ensure cloth hangs evenly to avoid lop sided tables. crochet requires restraint. simple edgings suit most. Repair cigarette holes with an appliqued flower to disguise damage.
Fashion notes predict gay and muted colors with bright accents, designed to flatter all coloring. Bags come in draped dress-up styles and tailored daytime looks, with natural shading and nylon fabrics for smart town wear. Practical advice suggests one well-cut suit with varied jacket lengths for different figures.
Baseball columnist argues Hal Newhouser of the Detroit Tigers is likely the league’s top pitcher in 1946. He cites Newhouser’s 1944 and 1945 success, nine of ten experts backing him over Feller, Chandler and Hughson, and notes the NL lags in pitching and power compared with the American League.
Virginia Vale Golin reports on Forever Amber casting woes at 20th Century Fox with Pegsy Cummins, Cornel Wilde as Bruce Carleton, and Otto Preminger directing. September production pivots include The Stray Lamb with Audie Murphy, plus A Lion Is in the Streets. Other items cover Irene Dunne, William Powell, The Egg and I, Till the End of Time, and star transitions.
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