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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1955
Page
5
Sarasota enters a new era with the Top O The Town at the Terrace Club opening Saturday noon serving lunch through 2 30 AM. A late evening quartet will provide dancing while management hosts a cocktail party for press and city officials tonight.
Columnist Robb dismisses fear of Russia overtaking the United States in Melbourne 1956 Olympics. He argues American skill and spirit will prevail in events like the shot put and pole vault while lampooning gendered stereotypes and political hype surrounding the Games.
The article promotes lightweight furniture with slender open frames to ease crowded corners. It argues weightless appearance models, like wood with lace reedwork, reduce perceived bulk while preserving seating capacity and comfort. A sketch shows a lacy open weave design.
Readers seek guidance on removing mercury from a ring after a child’s demonstration and on cleaning greasy stove burners and brick plaster. The column offers jeweler assessment, gas range burner cleaning with hot soapy water, cast iron boiling with washing soda, electric range brushing, and brick cleaning using washing soda solution or muriatic acid with proper safety precautions.
A reader asks if a white sequin hat worn in winter would suit summer use and seeks color guidance for accessories to pair with a luggage tan Mexican bag. Advice includes matching with luggage tan gloves and shoes, and notes blue ta ffe ta can look smart with white starched lace, while avoiding too many cuts for size 20 figures and favoring simple lines and matte finishes.
Close to 3,000 attendees heard 175 Butler School of Music pupils in a series of recitals ending this week. Seven full scholarships were awarded to Margaret Jones Linda Crowder Beverly Sisk Janice Olin Janice Eicher Ann McLaurin and Donna Zilles presented by Mrs. Walter Wooten.
Bradenton and Venice students held recitals this week with programs mirroring Sarasota group themes. Brahms Junior Music Club winners included Pat Rucker ail Hearn Adriene Sauve and Barbara Scott. Venice Schubert Junior Music Club winners were Martha Ishall Thelma Ruth Graven and Albert Siegrist.
Advice suggests airing shoes after weaving them and inserting scented cotton pads into the toes. The pads help tie the shoes and impart a pleasant fragrance.
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