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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1946

Page

14

Guest Pillowcases Make a Nice Gift

Crochet pattern plea offers Pillowcase gift idea for Christmas. Reader is urged to order Pattern No 5058 with transfer design and color chart by sending cents and personal details.

Mix Easy Cake With Raisin Filling And Lemon Frosting

A Western Newspaper Union release describes a mix easy cake with lemon icing and a raisin filling, plus accompanying menu ideas for entertaining. It lists ingredients for cake layers, raisin filling, lemon icing and a pound fruit cake variant, with instructions on mixing and baking.

Western Newspaper Union

World for Wontari's Remnants Helps Kids Coats

Mothers can save by sewing with grown-up wool remnants to craft coats jackets and skirts for children. Techniques include adjustable lengths straight lines easy to let out cuffs and bands to extend wear. Emphasis on fitting proper masculine boy styles and age-appropriate details for girls.

Andy

Children's Fashion: Easy Fasteners Aid Independence

The article discusses boys and girls garments emphasizing practical fasteners. It advocates navy wool suits with silk prints and high neck blouses with sashes. It notes buttons zippers and snaps should be large enough for children to manage to foster independence.

Gunther

Morning After Moths and a Missing Coat Mystery

Ben Wilson wakes with a fuzzy memory of last night and a strong coffee craving. Trudy reveals the coat smells of moth repellent spilled on a light bulb plan, as a big clue to a night’s mischief lingers and begs questions.

Ben Wilson Cinders Harry Lucinda Ben Cindah Cinder Trudy Trudy Wilson

Cake Making Tips for Efficient Kitchen Prep

Lift flour into paper plates to reuse and save dishwashing. Set the bowl on a towel to prevent slipping during creaming and mixing. Remove eggs from the refrigerator ahead of time so they beat more easily.

Lynn Sways With Darker Cakes Tips

A kitchen hint suggests slightly elevating oven temperature for her cakes or leaving them in the oven a bit longer to achieve a darker crust.

Have the Right Tools for Efficient Home Sewing

The article emphasizes organizing a sewing box with proper tools including eight to nine inch cutting shears and five to six inch scissors. It recommends pinking shears for frequent finishing, many pins stored in a box, and a range of fasteners, hooks and eyes, plus tape measures. It notes seeking local help centers or stores for problem guidance.

Fashion Forecast: Rounded Toques Take Millinery by Storm

A fashion note highlights rounded toques as a popular millinery trend. These hats resemble pincushions and come in various fabrics. Use a brush for a well coiffured look and reserve floral adornments for dressy evening hats to emphasize a feminine, fluffy style.

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