Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 November 1944 — Page 17
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s Guild etings 1d this week
Vhite Cross ice center.
t Methodist,
Presbyterian The North sh will meet on’ Wednes-
d Thursday | Brookside
stings being d Clermont Four junior rday. They 1, Riverside and Capitol
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OAT , NOV. py X Homemaking—
Converiblerliving Room Saves Spach: Gay Slip Covers Add Final Touch
SHORT A BEDROOM? Make your living room convertible, For a member of the family, for overnight guests or for daytime lounging, a boxspring-on-legs, attractively. dressed in<a smart sip cover, in a corner of the living room is the solution. American ingenuity has found another way to make a given space do double duty, Judging fromi current housewifely enthusiasm over
these living room-bedroom combi nations, the -idea will -be carried over to many -post-war homes. Not ‘only the convenience, but the eye appeal of this arrangement is worth crowing about! The slip covers may match the draperies and should blend with the upholstery of the other furniture in the room. Colors, materials and design are optional and offer unlimited opportunities to the homemaker for brightening up her living room to reflect her own individuality. : s » s
Easy to Make WHETHER SHE is an accomplished seamstress or not, she can make a slip cover herself because it's really very simple. One par-
- ticularly smart style has two parts
—a full skirt for the boxstring and a snug cover, or cap, which extends down over the top of the skirt, for the mattress and bedclothes, If the skirt is of printed material, she may want the mattress cap to be plain or vice-versa, although making both parts of the same material is in equally good taste. If the wallpaper is of a floral design, material of the same or similar ‘pattern and colors would. be particularly effective for. the slip cover skirt. With a plain wall, a skirt of plain material and cap of figured material, or both skirt and cap in figured material, might be more desirable, ’ 8 = Slip Cover Idea FOLLOWING ARE instructions on how to make this slip cover: Dust Ruffle: Cut a piece of “sateen lining 37"x74%” and round the corners to fit the bedding. This piece fits between the boxspring and mattress and the ruffled skirt is attached to it. For the skirt itself, use eight pieces of 50” floral chintz cut 17" deep. Allow %-inch for the seam which attaches the skirt to the lining and 2':” for the hem so that the finished ruffle will be 14” deep. This requires 2'% yards of sateen and 4 yards of floral chintz. Cap: Cut the top 39"x77%" of plain colored sail cloth or your choice df material. Cut two ends 12x38". Cut two sides T7%"x12". Place .the side edges together and scallop them. Do the same with the ends. Sew the sides and ends together and then line them with sateen. : Then attach the top. Then cut a piece of lining 39”x772" to line the top, and stitch i. by hand to cover all the seams. This requires 4% yafds of sail cloth or plain material and 4% yards of lining. If cording is desired to edge the scallops, another 12 yard of 50” floral chintz will ‘be needed. Pillows measuring 18"x18” can be covered by using strips left from the cap. Ruffles to go around each pillow should be cut in 4 pieces, attached to the sides and then to each other. This takes 2 yards more of floral chintz.
gaia War Mothers Session
The Marion county chapter of, the American” War Mothers willl |case card party at noon tomorrow 'in the school hall
meet at 9:30 a. m. tomorrow in the Brookside community house. Red Cross work will be done.
Five Weapons To Defend Child’s Health
By JANE STAFFORD Science Service Staft Writer H A RECENT announcement concerning whooping cough vaccination serves as a reminder that scientists have developed five such defensive weapons against disease which every young mother should know about. First, there is vaccination against smallpox. - This is the oldest of all kinds of vaccinations and for it we owe_thanks to an English country doctor who lived almost 200 years ago, Edward Jenner. Every child should have this vaccination before he enters school, and doctors usually advise it much earlier in life. It protects against a very horrible and sometimes deadly disease. Its protection lasts a long time, though revaccination is advised during an epidemic. ” ” ”
DIPHTHERIA is another killing disease which modern babies and children can escape by a kind of vaccination procedure. Doctors and health authorities advise giving this protection to babies at the age of about six months. At the same time, or soon after,
the doctor will suggest vaccinating i
the baby against tetanus, or lockaw. = to live in dread of children who ran barefoot stepping on a rusty ‘nail because that was supposed to cause lockjaw. If it did, it was not the rust but the tetanus germs on the nail and the puncture wound which let them flourish in the flesh. Now children can be protected in babyhood against this danger by the same procedure used to protect American fighting forces against the danger of tetanus germs developing in battle wounds. = » 8 WHOOPING COUGH vaccination has been practiced for some time by some but not all doctors. Any lingering doubts a doctor may have about the value of this procedure when modern vaccines are used will probably be banished by the announcement that the American Medical association has officially approved three such vaccines. Extensive trials have shown that these vaccines will either protect the child completely or at least let him escape with a very mild attack of the disease. Finally, there is the new protection against measles which will be available to children from an antimeasles substance extracted as a by-product in the separation of albumin from blood plasma donated to the Red Cross for the fighting forces.
Card Party Booked The November circle of St. Patrick's Catholic church will give a turkey dinner followed by a pillow
Mrs. Ralph Carpenter is chairman.
Mothers a generation ago:
Three shades of pastel stitching and
gleaming crystal buttons give an air of distinction to this classic white shirtwaist blouse fashioned of fine Stonecutter fabric. The full ~ sleeves taper gracefully to - 8 slim wristband. Unique note is the diamond-shaped buttonhole decor, Nice for a Christmas gift, too.
(Ayres’.)
Variations on a familiar theme— the beloved shirtwaist, which has at last come into its own not as an accessory but as the principle character in the feminine wardrobe— are now presented in new forms to delight the hearts of the gigs who like a two-piece look about their clothes. The return to favor of the overblouse has influenced greatly the blouse picture.
side her skirt.
familiar tuck-in- type.
°F or the Gift Buyer's List
Today the fashionconscious woman selects a blouse which can be worn either in or outShe knows the value
Sinc# a blouse is now recognized for its dramatic value as well as for its utility value, the selection of
fabric for said blouse is most im-
portant. This season some: of the richest fabrics have been worked into handsome, exciting blouses. Leading designers of the caliber of Philip Mangone_ feature these blouses with fine suit ensembles. Rich Stonecutter crepes in jewel colors have been fashioned to wear with soft velvet and velveteen skirts —making outfits that are office-wise but also dinner-dramatio.
tons. The bow neckline has proved
are stitched to match.
Wartime Eating 2 Meta Given
TODAY'S RECIPE for creamed
rich, delicious flavor.
milk, blended smoothly with cornstarch, and stirring continuously is certainly a time-saving trick. The procedure is exactly that used in braising vegetables; so you also may call it braised celery and pepper, if you wish, and be very correct. » ” » TUESDAY MENUS © Breakfast Whole ‘chilled apples. Scrambled eggs. } Toast and jam,
Luncheon
Creamed chipped beef on baked potatoes. Cabbage.slaw. Bread, if desired. Fresh grapes. Dinner
Chuck or shoulder (boned and rolled).
lamb roast
gravy. Creamed celery and green pepper (see recipe). Beet and onion salad. Rolls. Broiled grapefruit. <Milk to drink. Three ¢. for each child; 2c. for each adult. Allow 12 red pts. for 4-lb. lamb roast weighed with bone in. s ” »
Creamed celery and green pepper: Two and one-half c. cut celery, 2 tbsps. shortening, % e. finely chopped onion, 1 tsp, sugar,
Noodles mixed with the brown!
celery and green pepper is unusual,
modern and time saving. For this vegetable combination the unhomogenized milk is ideal because the
creamy top-milk gives the nécessary
Pushing the vegetables aside in their liquid a and adding the rich
1 tsp. salt, % ¢. water, % c. chopped green pepper, % c¢. top-milk, 1 tsp. cornstarch. Cut cleaned celery into !2-inch pieces. Melt shortening, add celery, onion, sugar, salt and water. Cover; simmer about 6 mins. or until water is entirely cooked down and celery is tender, but not mushy. Add green pepper and milk mixed with cornstarch and cook just long enough to heat . thoroughly and thicken slightly: Serves 4.
Luncheon Tomorrow
The Late Book club will have a luncheon meeting tomorrow in the home of Mrs. John' D. Case, 319 W, Westfield blvd. Mrs. Russell J. Sanders will present a book review
"land Mrs. M. L. Mendenhall will as-
sist the ‘hostess.
Club Will Meet
The hostess for the Spencer club's meeting tomorrow will be Mrs. G. J. Spangler, 6725 Riverview dr. She will be assisted by Mrs. Wile liam M. Hammond and Mrs. Frank Wright. The speaker, Mrs. A. L. Ballinger, will have as her topic, “Do You Remember?”
Zippy Future
We'll all be zipping again as.soon as the 10 million zippers released by the army quartermaster depot reach retail store counters.
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES Youth Needs To Learn
9| writers, with the result that the
Even the classic white shirtwaist has a new look this year, because it has been highlighted with attractive of the trim line which a blouse worn | pastel stitching and handsome buton the outside gives, but she also] has certain suits in her wardrobe which will continue to demand the
immensely popular because it gives| a soft, feminine look. Sleeves are fuller, but shirred gracefully into a tight cuff. Self covered buttons have a dressmaker quality because they
‘Life’s Facts’ ‘Back to Decency’ Movement Urged
By MRS. WALTER FERGUSON Seripps-Howard Staff Writer WAR 18 HARD on our youngsters because they've been taught everything * about the facts of sex and nothing about the facts of life. In spite of our boasting, this generation has not supplied children with the knowledge that they must have for being good husbands and wives. And without good husbands and wives, society declines. We've left most of that kind of education to the movies and fiction
Turn your guest closet into a “powder room” by nailing a hanging mirror to the inside of the door, Any inexpensive unpainted shelf can be turned into decorator’s triumph. with a bit of striking fabric covering and pleated edging, which can be repeated as “framing” for the mirror, A whisk broom for the men and a powder jar for the women will, help to make a perfect exit for your guests.
Art Student Awards
James Wicks, president of the
sex angle has been tremendously exaggerated and spiritual qualifications ignored. Then all of a sudden after their sentimental rearing, these children were called upon to tackle the basest of realities—war, ‘Their dream worlds were shattered. Marally
more gigantic than any before. Everyone knows that war can result in moral collapse. It's my opinion the people of our nation shall have to fight harder to head it off here at home than we've fought to lick the Germans and Japs. s » ” EVERYBODY — movie producers, magazine editors, the radio and the press, as well as homes and schools —must start a “back to decency” movement, if we do. Surely by this time we can see that the .wanton, obscene trends must end. Our books should be purged of filthy language—and our moving picture industry bring other inspirations than those of glamour land sex to its audiences. The era between the two world wars, was a carnal era. Our flight from Victorian prudery took us straight back to eroticism. And the shoddiest fact in the whole shameful story is that our children have been polluted so somebody could make money. It's time the decent men and women of the U. 8. moved in on the
changes, for the post-war years will be fateful ones, and we can’t afford to go into another and worse moral tailspin,
Peel-Pierce Rite Will Be Sunday
Sunday has been set as the date for the wedding of Mrs. Edith M. Pierce to the Rev. G. G, Peel, pastor of the Morris Street Methodist church, The ceremony will be read at 2:30 p.m. in the church with the Rey. E. N. Rosier and the Rev. M. H. Reynolds officiating. Mrs. Charles W. Blacketer will be the matron of honor, and Mr, Blacketer the best man. Miss Betty Peel will be the bridesmaid.
Holiday Program
Euclid st.
‘Child Support’
If baby is about ready to graduate from bassinet to crib, treat him to a firm mattress which will support his growing body properly. Crib mattresses are fetching these days all dressed up in waterproof ‘ticking in nursery rhyme designs— {colorful additions to the nursery.
naked, they stepped into a conflict
Greenfield,
Goshen, received first and second prizes in a contest sponsored by the| contact, John Herron Art School Student| council in which 65 personal greet-|flims are available at the Central
council, announces that Perry Davis, |ings cards for servicemen were de-|library and may be shown by all and Hilary Bunger,|signed.
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Bord Chairman Announced
chairman for motion pictures and president of the Indianapolis Ine dorsers of Photoplays, recently named Mrs, Claude Franklin as bond drive chairman. Mrs. Franklin's assistants will be Mesdames Leg Waddell, Roscoe Mills, John Coche
derich and Harry Rice. Others assisting are Miss Doris Lynn, Mrs. Walter H. Thoms and Mrs. Harry Gorman, The Photoplay Indorsers’ commite tee is inforfning the club member ship of the city, through personal that government-made
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A program on “Thanksgiving” will be preserited tomorrow by Mrs. J. H. Westbay before members of Chapter U, P. E. O. Sisterhood. Mrs. J. R. Loomis also will speak during the 2 p. m. meeting in the home of Mrs. T. R. Cockman, 1026 N.
Toys From the Scrap Bag
' EVEN MAMAS whose fingers are mostly thumbs can meet the challenge of this year's toy shortages by whipping yp easy-to-make dolls, animals and play houses of almost
Patterns costing only a’ trifle chart every step of your way in
little boys like. : ” a USING AS ttle as one-half yard
(5714),. doll house and
Under the heading of pure fun for Mom is the task of making faces— out of embroidery—using red thread for lips, black thread for eyelashes, blond or brunet cotton or wool yarn for hair, : ) And to win a “Whee!” from any child who loves a doll house, make one out of an old packing box and fill it" with scaled-to-size furniture, rugs, cyrtains and pictures made of cardboard and odds and nis of scraps. - » NOTE: To obtain patterns (reading left to right from top) of toy dressed duck (5762), army nurse doll (5443), sleepytime doll (5643), crocheted cat (5653), rag doll wear-
ing polka-dot dress (5658), jolly saflor (5631), dog (8729), rabbit
with fit .
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