Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 April 1943 — Page 15
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MOST WOMEN MISS a great many of the joys of spring weather Pecans they are so busy indoors. They are getting clothes ready for the whole family to wear in the new season, and putting away some of ‘the. swinter things. And then, of course, there is spring cleaning. " Before hot weather comes, and when it’s almost certain that winter
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> PT Nn News—
walks by guest speakers will highlight Parent-Teacher association meetings scheduled for this week. A calendar of group meetings for * tomorrow and Friday follows:
TOMORROW
7 (2 p. m.)—“Nutrition,” by ‘Miss Floro Torrence, former supervisor of primary grades in the public schools; piano solo by Velma Lynn; play by 4A-5B pupils directed by Miss Carrie Flinn. 72 (3:30 p. m.) — “A Steadfast Place” by Miss Malrin Morton; school orchestra; election of officers; Parent Study group will meet in the Little Assembly at 1:30 p. m. Discussion topic, “YoursCommunity 4 and You.” \ 76 (2:30 p. m.)—Rabbi - Maurice Goldblatt will review the book “Living Upstairs” by Francis’ Meehan. 7 (1:30 p. m.)—Speaker, Dr. H. B. Morrow, Indiana University School of Dentistry; solo by Mrs. 4 Harold Tossell, accompanist, Mrs. Harry Ware. 78 (2 'p. m)—Riley poems and characterizations s presented by E. O. Snethen; intermediate chorus directed by Miss Clara Steele. 84 (2 p. m.)—Rabbi M. M. Feuerlicht will speak; children of . junior department will sing. 86 (8 p. m.)—“Preparing a Defense for the Future” by Dr. Philip Bail, dean of education, Butler university; fathers invited. 87 (3:15 p. m.)—"‘Summer Gardens” by A. C. Hoffman, Technical high school agricultural director: patriotic playlet; fifth grade children; study group meeting 2 p. m. Flackville (8 p. m.)—Installation of officers; final reports of standing committees. . Edgewcod (7:30 p. m.)—Fathers’ ‘night; Boy Scout program by troop 96 directed by John Gray, leader; installation of new officers by Mrs. Anthony Ackermann. The officers are Mrs. H. D. Phillips, president; Mrs. Emory Eaton, vice president; .Mrs. Ralph Cameron, secretary; Mrs: Arthur Burrows, treasurer; Mesdames William Dampier Jr, Herman Dinkel and William -H. Douglass, board members; Nelson P. Swift will preside. Crooked Creek (8 p. m.)—Round . table discussion on “The Future of Crooked Creek School.” Garden City (noon)—Study club Ld will meet with Mrs. Dale Diefenderfer, Rockville rd. and Whitcomb st., for an informal luncheon. Beech Grove grade school (7:30 p. m.)—Program by children; report of nominating committee; election of officers Speedway grade school (3 p. m.) —Program by Girl Scout Brownie troop 96; business meeting and election of officers; hostesses, Mesdames Bernice Owens, Ralph Farley, Pauline Robbins and Fred Green.
FRIDAY
Glenns Valley (7:30 p. m.)—Installation of officers; Mrs. Robert Bidlack will preside.
Missionary Group
Meets Tomorrow
The Women’s Missionary society _of the Second Presbyterian church will meet at 2 p. m. tomorrow in the lecture room of the church. Mrs. H. E. Barnard will review “On This Foundation” (Stanley Rycroft). The hostesses will be Miss Kathryn McPherson, chairman, and ve Mesdames Jean S. Milner, B. A. Richardson, A. E. Johnson and B: W. Duck, Mrs. Paul Meloy will pre-
side.
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or, Gertrude Hinshaw and Mrs. Carl Herther will be co-hostesses Thursday at a 1 p. m. luncheon meeting of the Central District In-
diana Chiropractors’ auxiliary in|
the Hightshue’s Corner restaurant. . Mrs. Paul Pratt will be a guest and Mrs. Harry K. McIlroy will preside at a business meeting following luncheon. A financial report of ‘last year’s business will be given by Mrs. Cleveland Noel, treasurer. . Members wishing transportation to the meeting have been asked to meet at 12:30 p. m. at Dr. Hinshaw’s * affice in Broad Ripple.
WAVES Overseas? - LONDON, April 13 (U. P.).—Mrs. James V. Forrestal, wife of the United States undersecretary of navy and civilian adviser of the WAVES, said at a press conference yesterday ‘that she is studying the active duties of the WRENS with a view fo the ty that the WAVES evenmay serve overseas, assumy difficult and dangerous jobs.
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doesn’t show. Every nook and cranny must be aired, heavy upholstery must be covered with - fresh slip covers, heavy curtains stored until another winter. - Closets are cleaned, junk disposed of, woodwork washed. The family may think of it as a nuisance, but every woman is happier to Eniow that her home is spic and span all over. While it’s true that noucecleaning needs to be done every so often, it can be done more easily and quickly than many women realize. Any woman who has used wax on all waxable surfaces in her home knows how much time and effort are saved
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Less Scrubbing
FLOORS AND WOOD WORK do not need scrubbing, for dust and dirt do not stick to the surfaces.
ood pores, so that they find no oothold. 'A dry mop is all that is required for daily cleaning, with an occasional wiping with a damp cloth, or with a little liquid wax, which contains a special cleaning ingredient for this purpose. When wiping the fioor with a damp cloth, the cloth should be changed frequently, so that the dirt will be removed rather than wiped over the floor. ; 2 8 =
Protects Colors
THE COLORS IN linoleum or paint will remain fresh -and bright for many years when they are waxed ' regularly, besides ° being easier to clean. Varnish will not have to be renewed on floors nearly so often when protected with several applications of wax a year.
way of appearing on woodwork, especially around the doorknobs. Wax will protect the painted wood-
aged or show any marks when the smudges are wiped off. Window sills are particularly susceptible to dirt catching in all seasons. They need not look worn and shabby months before the rest of the woodwork shows any signs of wear. It is true that repeated washing will wear the paint away. But a coat of wax will keep them in good condition indefinitely.
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Use on Blinds
A SERIOUS CLEANING problem ps always been presented by venetian' blinds. This problem can be reduced to a minimum by waxing blinds thoroughly at housecleaning time. Then the dirt will not cling, and can easily be brushed or wiped off without smudging. There are many other seldom thought of ways in which wax can help in time saving. For instance, much prized brass, pewter and copperware pieces usually require many hours of polishing and cleaning. Not only in the house, but outdoors as well, wax is an important ally. ‘Hours can he saved in keeping porches and terraces clean and dustless if floors and furnishings are both treated with a coating of liquid or paste wax. Future dusting is then only a matter of minutes, and no grit sticks to the surface to soil summer frocks.
Home Canning Methods to Be
Demonstrated
The latest home canning methods will be demonstrated to local housewives .by a leading home economist at 1:30 p. m. tomorrow in Block's auditorium. Conducting the demonstration| will be Miss Margaret Murpky of Sand Springs, : Okla. She has : been giving int structions on home preservation * of foods throughout the Middle : West for the past : 10 years. : The meeting : will inaugurate a campaign of the nutrition commitMiss Murphy tee of the Marion county civilian defense council to assist housewives in preserving essential foods during the war emergency. Mrs. Robert H. Tyndall is committee chairman, and Mrs. Thomas W. Ayton heads a special ‘subcommittee which is directing the campaign. All women interested in home canning may attend tke meeting.
Nurse Serves With Army Air Forces
Now serving with the nurse corps of the army air forces at Miami, Fla., is Miss .Dorothy Hempfling, 1424 S. Tibbs ave. a graduate of the Methodist hospital school of nursing. She is the daughter of Mrs.
Ben Davis high school. Before en-
tering the service, she was em-iHf ployed in the dispensary of the Hf
Bridgeport Brass ordnance’ plant,
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