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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1954
Page
5
A humorous reminiscence describes a springtime bout of domestic restlessness among women. The writer notes impatience with winter drabness, urges attic sorting, furniture rearrangement, and outdoor gardening, all while recalling a Boston rocker’s comforting sway and the need for quietude to foster growth.
Mrs. Phebe Mathis of Elyria keeps a vast collection of handkerchiefs from around the world, including map, calendar, and commemorative pieces, plus 1000 souvenir shoes gathered since 1937. Her hobby started when her Marine son sent hankies from the war, and she now shares them with friends in many countries. She invites visitors and attends First Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star, Navy Mothers, and the YWCA.
In the Victorian era homemakers embraced linoleum for wood kitchen floors, noting the flooring choice shapes a home. The piece surveys options Asphalt Tile Linoleum Vinyl Plastic Cork Rubber Tile with notes on price durability moisture resistance maintenance and comfort for living spaces.
A complete flower arranging kit designed to turn any woman into a display artist is now for sale. The kit includes wire waterproof tape clay and corsage materials with instructions and pictures. Developed by Mrs. Loret Swift the kit ships to department stores gift shops and garden supply outlets with a smaller trial version planned for beginners.
In Blacksburg Virginia Albert S. Beecher of Virginia Tech urges spring planting to shape a colorful fall garden. He recommends shrubs and small trees with vibrant fruit and foliage, naming viburnums, bush honeysuckles, dogwood and flowering crab apple as ideal for year round appeal.
Rutgers University expert Dr O Wesley Davidson says house plants can thrive with artificial light when daylight is scarce. Follow one rule water less or more light to keep greens healthy and enhance home decor.
Home styling tips emphasize matching lamp shades to create harmonized rooms with muted backgrounds. Expert guidance covers lamp groupings, heights from table to floor models, and the rise of torchieres for general lighting. Fresh pictures and floral wallpaper boost color, texture, and elegance in living spaces.
A survey of recent Western fiction highlights authentic frontier tales. It reviews The Vigilance Committees set in Emma Idaho, The Tall Men about cattle drives, Ride the Dark Hills in Arizona, Tough Hand on feuds and law matters, plus an anthology by Scott Port featuring Haycox Loomis Johnson and Schaefer. The piece notes 25 to 30 Western titles published in early year and asks readers to vote at Elyria Library before month end.
The article highlights seasonal home and garden products from Elyria stores. It describes turf builders, newer lawn seeds, and spreaders. new garden books with money-saving tips. colorful cotton rugs and carpet that are washable. modern shelf designs in wrought iron and redwood. chromspun draperies with sunfast fabric. shatterproof door mirrors. silverware bags and miracle cleaner for silver. insecticide vapors for winter clothing. moth-killing crystals for storage. modern kitchen cleaners. luncheon cloths with matching napkins. spun rayon and cotton fabrics. oven proof casserole sets for warm weather dining.
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