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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1952

Page

6

Home Sewing On Increase Join the Waitress

An account of a fashion show at the Waldorf Astoria featuring prize winners including Mrs. Robert Wilson from Columbus and a reflection on rising home leadership in creativity and craft. It also includes a menu of tomato green bean salad and sautéed ocean perch with stuffed zucchini recipes and a dessert suggestion, all presented with a home-economics tone.

New York Waldorf-Astoria Columbus Robert Wilson

Cool Customers by Susan Barden

The feature highlights summer fashion with sophisticated city wear. Navy classics suit career girls and shopping outings while a feather-light crocheted coat in winter white and gold complements dresses. A shanting frock in gray navy or black transitions from day to evening wear.

Wallowed Bone Hidden by X Rays and Remedies

The article explains that swallowed bones can often be located with X rays and outlines remedies including barium or bismuth preparations. It notes a throat specialist can usually remove a bone easily if not long after swallowing and advises consultation if a child develops high fever or convulsions to prevent recurrence.

Mrs. N

Birthday Turnaround Brings New Horizons And Ventures

Those celebrating may feel a life about-face with bold experiences and shifted outlooks. Travel or new ideas could expand home and philosophy, sparking thrilling ties and fresh contacts. A child born today may enjoy surprising adventures adding verve to exceptional experiences.

Fashion Advice on Selecting Clothes to Flatter Figures

The article argues dressing well involves emphasizing good points and disguising flaws with items like ruffled blouses abots and starched vestees. It also suggests nightly lanolin on eyelashes to prevent growth.

Helpful Hints for Housekeepers

Stains should be removed from clothing as soon as they occur and sponged with cool water. If needed blot damp stains and treat with carbon tetrachloride then dry immediately. Do not soak wooden utensils. keep them out of water. A taffeta lining in a jersey prevents stretching. Humid weather can cause basement walls to sweat. keep windows closed on humid days and open in the evening for cooler air.

Fragmented Kitchen Cleaning Tip Text

A partial note describes cleaning woodenware with soap and brush, rinsing and rubbing. It lists mixing spoons and rolling boards as items and mentions using a well soaped brush or dish cloth before food contact. The readable segments imply a basic hygiene instruction.

Nerrine Beneng

Buying A Mattress Of Latex Across Brand Names

A short discussion on latex mattresses notes brand names vary but preference matters. It explains typical depth of four and a half inches and the need for proper support from a box spring and heavier coils. It advises homemakers to check firmly attached handles vents good tailoring and built in borders.

Unified color schemes for adjoining rooms in a home

When dining and living rooms open into one space through wide doorways or arches, decorate them as a single unit with coordinated color schemes. A large house redone by a professional decorator illustrates this approach, while durable plaid or patterned chair slip covers hide dirt and wear.

To Keep Up Children's Reading Interest in Summer

Garry Cleveland Myers Ph D notes children read less in summer than winter and suggests daily reading for an hour or more. He advises parents in large families to have older children read aloud to younger siblings to foster listening and reading interest. Guidance on choosing religious ceremonies comes from family religious leaders.

Garry Cleveland Myers

Summer beauty rules for a crisp, cool look

A fashion note urges girls to maintain daily grooming for summer perfection. Emphasizing regular cosmetics, hair, and skincare, it warns against wilted, sweaty appearances and casual neglect. Consistent routine beats frenzied pre date efforts for lasting poise.

Your Home Ledger on Selecting a Santa XVI Roll-Top Desk

An article describes buying a mahogany Santa XVI cylinder roll-top desk from a New York shop, with a bookcase above a pierced brass gallery and a Louis XVI armchair as a desk chair. It advises on design, craftsmanship, and choosing reputable makers, noting durable pieces can be valued across generations and bought from trusted shops.

New York Paige America

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