Sewing Knits Guide for Pattern and Fabric Selection
Knits dominate wardrobes and choosing the right knit type matters. Single knits are soft with good drape for dresses and tees, double knits are firmer and stable for tailoring, and stretch knits offer crosswise and sometimes two way stretch. Consider weight and recovery, select patterns that suit the fabric, and look for blends in wool cotton and synthetics.
Packaging revolution reshapes turkey and beef handling
The piece notes a packing shift from ice storage to see-through multilayer plastic, with Cryovac barriers reducing air exposure. It highlights turkey purchasability beyond holidays and beef being vacuum packed at centralized plants to cut waste, costs, and spoilage while aging and tenderizing meat. It urges broader adoption of such quiet revolutions in food packaging.
France in Fall and Winter Festive Events Rise
France plans festive fall and winter events with favorable dollar franc exchange rates lower-priced hotels and less crowded rooms. Highlights include Bateau Musique cruises in Paris and a 90 minute quadraphonic Paris history show at Palais Royal plus hundreds of performances across Besancon Lille Metz and Paris festivals with information from the French Government Tourist Office in New York.
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France
Paris
Seine
Pont de l'Ailma Gaily
Palais Royal
Nancy Jo Smith Engaged to Wed Ronald L Hill
Mr and Mrs Donald L Smith announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy Jo Smith to Ronald L Hill son of Mr and Mrs Jesse L Hill The couple plan a future wedding Nancy Jo is a 1975 Elyria High School graduate and works as a Clarkins cashier Ronald L Hill is a 1973 EHS graduate and a Sears Auto Center mechanic
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Nancy Jo Smith
Ronald L. Hill
Donald L. Smith
12Th St
Jesse L. Hill
15Th St
Miss Smith
Elyria High School
Lorain County Community College
Clarkins
Sears Auto Center
Autumn fashions revive pompadour and French twist looks
Hairstylist Robert Bracken of Paul Glick Salon in Chicago debuts two fall hair icons, modern twists on the pompadour and French twist. The looks suit blondes and others, with a cut-driven shape instead of heavy styling. Makeup favors neutral eyes, bold eyeliner, and a crooked pout for a finishing touch.
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Robert Bracken
Chicago
Paul Glick
Camylle
Marilyn Miglin
Word origins and U S fact told in fashion trivia
The text notes contrasts in origins of terms like bride and Spain and mentions Grace Kelly and a hairstyle. It weaves a brief, quirky factoid about fashion and language, referencing the 1950s era, Teutonic roots, and immigration figures framed as light trivia.
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Grace Kelly
Spain
Tuxedo Suits Dominate Elegant Dinner Attire
The tuxedo suit offers a safe bet for a semi formal dinner. Originating from menswear influences and Yves Saint Laurent, it suits both men and women with tailored single or double breasted jackets, vests, and pants. Fabrics include gabardine satin velveteen and wool crepe. A soft white shirt completes the look.
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Yves Saint Laurent
Nutrition cooking seminar planned at Elyria church
A nutrition and cooking seminar begins September 28 at 8 p.m. at Elyria Seventh-Day Adventist Church. It runs 12 weeks through December 13 with topics on nutrition, vegetarian cuisine, energy foods, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, children's needs, breakfasts, and budget meals.
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Concord
Elyria
Brace
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Concord Ave
Lorain Couple Hallie Stanley and David Durasin Wed
Hallie Stanley and David Durasin exchanged nuptial vows on September 4 at Faith United Methodist Church Lorain. The Rev Paul Kirk officiated at 2 PM. Bride’s parents are Howard and the late Donna Stanley of Lorain. Groom’s parents are Mathew and Donna Durasin of Lorain. Bridesmaids included Kathy Dobos and Donna Stanley. Maid of honor was Kathy Dobos. Reception followed at Tom's Country Place. Both graduates of local high schools, the couple reside at 3110 Marie Ave Lorain.
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Hallie Stanley
David Durasin
Faith United Methodist Church
Lorain
Paul Kirk
Howard Stanley
River Rd
Mathew Durasin
Seneca Ave
Sandy Tucker
Kathy Dobos
Nancy
Vicki Mullins
Donna Stanley
Marie Ave
Let Your Child Help Decide Room Decor Themes
Allow children to pick decorating schemes and display items to reflect growing interests. Use affordable, durable wall coverings and simple DIY touches like shelves for collections, plants, and sports or craft related decor to create a personalized space within budget.
Bonczek to wed Freeman in 1977 engagement notice
Mr and Mrs Joseph E Bonczek announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Bonczek of Fort Lauderdale to Douglas Lee Freeman of Pompano Beach son of Mr and Mrs Frank D Freeman of Pine Valley New York Miss Bonczek a Broward Community College graduate in respiratory therapy works at Broward General Medical Center Fort Lauderdale Freeman a U S Air Force veteran attends Broward Community College majoring in business administration and works for Connor Brown Cadillac in Fort Lauderdale the couple plan to marry January 29 1977 at St Agnes Church
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Joseph E. Bonczek
Morgan Ave
Mary Bonczek
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Douglas Lee Freeman
Pompano Beach
Fila
Frank D. Freeman
Pine Valley
N.Y
Bonczek
Broward Community College
Broward General Medical Center
Freeman
Fascinating fabrics How to buy fashion fabric
Fashion and fabric selection guidance by Frances Dietrich outlines pricing, texture, and fiber choices for fall wardrobe fabrics. It emphasizes budgeting, choosing quality over cheap materials, and testing fabric for drape, strength, and care. Readers are advised to request Frances Dietrichs free booklet Super Sew Wool.
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Frances Dietrich
Chronicle
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