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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1955
Page
6
A nostalgic kitchen column shares simple broiled tomato appetizers with bleu cheese topping, quick pudding puffs, and a fudge recipe. It notes rain, family meals, and tips from readers, including a ham Virginia style method and a leftover baby food dessert idea.
Native Scotswoman Mrs. Malcolm, 76, wins a recipe prize for Scotch shortbread. The Joliet-raised planters moved to Sarasota after 25 years with the Kammeyers and now run Chevron Lodge. Her daughter notes her skill with rolls and pies, and the lodge guests enjoy her Friday cookies.
The article notes a shift to brown tones across finishes from light to dark, with gray fading. Rattan also adopts brown stains, creating richer, adaptable looks. A sample grouping features dark plaid upholstery with rangy lines and deep seats.
Cream 1 cup butter with 4 cup granulated sugar. Sift 2 cups all purpose flour. Gradually sift into creamed mixture until dough clean from bowl. Knead briefly then shape into circle 14 inch to 1 inch thick. Flute edges prick with fork and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Break into small pieces to serve. Shortbread can be rolled rectangular 2 inch thick and cut into finger pieces.
Effa Brown outlines two drapery options for windows: lined and unlined. The article notes fabric choices, lining benefits, and basic sewing tips for achieving a durable, attractive finish.
Social activities listed include a noon Financees lunch at the Plaza Restaurant on Thursday and a 7 30 p m progressive duplicate bridge at the Recreation Club. On Friday at 8 p m the Lions Auxiliary meets with Mrs. William Davidson at 2345 Walde mere.
A New York feature describes an air cooled chair by a furniture maker. It looks like a standard plush chair but uses built in fans to circulate air, with adjustable flow and auto shutoff when the user rises. Priced at 199 to 249 dollars depending on upholstery.
A fashion note advises that when a dress is simple and plain you can bolden the look with standout accessories. Suggested ideas include pumps trimmed with black calf to slim the foot and a white umbrella paired with a black and white plaid case to enhance every wardrobe ensemble.
A reader asks about cleaning a large gray fiber rug. Advice covers vacuuming both sides, damp cloth wipe, sending heavily soiled rugs to cleaners, or using dye or paint to restore color with turpentine dilution. Fire safety steps include baking soda or salt extinguishers, dry chemical extinguishers, turning off heat, and using carbon dioxide for electrical fires.
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