Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 August 1947 — Page 18

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. By MARGUERITE SMITH “18 [THIS the oldest garden in Indianapolis? Over a 40-year period "Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Miller have developed a park-like yard, with ' flower and vegetable garden at the rear, at 312 Downey ave, “Irvington has changed a lot since 1907," Mrs. Miller said. “We've \ got more sidewalks for one thing. As for ou’ garden, some of our big trees, the redbud and tulip trees, for example, have grown from tiny seedlings so small I dug them up with a pair of sewing scissors to bring them home.” A vegetable garden is the most worthwhile of gardening projects, they think, for freshly gathered vegetables taste so much better than those you buy. » r . MRS. C. KRABERG, 2708 Cartollton ave, is entertaining a good many visitors attracted by the odd niant flowering on her porch. Rising from thorny “cactus” leaves, the “flower entrances not only with its salmon, pale yellow and dove gray color combination but by its treelike branches each tipped with a . spike of the narrow tiny delicately ‘tinted bells Mrs, Kraberg keeps it in the sun on the porch all summer, waters it perhaps once a week in winter, she says. For ‘the botanically minded, I called Lamon V. Cotton, 1142 'W, 32d st., cactus hobbyist, and learned that he has a similar succulent now blooming for the first time in its

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THE INDIANA

~ *Cubbyholes’ Are Not Conducive to Sleep

as recently as pre-war days, they were not unusual in new homes. Nowadays, however, high building costs have forced many families to

often most of this “cutting-down” Js done on the bedrooms until they become mere cubbyholes, Indeed, as the old saying goes, many of them are “too small to swing & ‘cat in” and much too small for real comfort and attractiveness.

result of forgetting the main purpose of a _bedroom--to provide the most favorable sleeping conditions. Naturally the first step toward carrying out this is to have good sleeping equipment—mattress, bedspring and pillows.

FLOWERING CACTUS—Out of the thorny cactus leaves |bedspring to properly support the

rises this unusual stalk of flowers, raised by Mrs, C.-Kraberqg, 2708 | Carrollton ave. Edward Kookindoffer, of the same address, waters the cactus-like succulent aloe.

seven years’ life, The tongue, shaped, spine edged leaves and type of flower indicate thai it’s an aloe, he says, probably the “ferocious aloe” (aloe ferox). . -You find tiny specimens of these on sale. at popular plant counters, often all ‘through the year. In . general, they take richer soil and a little more moisture than the true cactus, he commented.

- » » » IDEA for new home builders: Mr and Mis. John F, Kinnaman, 4250 Bowman ave, didn’t bother to fill in the natural low spot in the middle of their front yard when they built. Instead they made a) pool there. With day lilies and low growing junipers dipping over its edge the low lying pool adds beauty to their landscaping. M. D. Cummins, next door to the Kinnamans, 18 trying out a new largessized acorn squash in his vegetable garden. It's big enough, says Mrs. Cummins, to serve a family instead of making only the usual two servings. This neighborhood, well shrubbed and with plenty of trees, is noted for #8 unusual colony of birds. Mocking birds have nested there for three summers now.

«8 = r CHECK LIST for the August Have you: given tomatoes their mid-season “boost with fertilizer? Use about two tablespoons of chemical, dry, to each plant, digging it in lightly, or trench it around the plant. Water _18 in well, or use fertilizer solution instead, Cut back old raspberry canes (to ‘the ground) as soon as they've finished fruiting. That hinders carry-over of disease. Cut back the tips of new growth on black (not

Keep on planting short season crops to beat the old H. C. of Living. Lettuce, beets, carrots, "kbhlrabi won't even be fazed by the first light frosts. Green beans planted now should bear a good crop before they're nipped. Starting solution poured over these late planted seeds gets them off to a quick growth. Watch for flea beetle damage | (pin prick holes in leaves) on ate! seedlings. DDT is effective against flea beetles. Or a sprinkling of agricultural lime on leaves ‘ helps to keep them away,

» ¥ HOUSEPLANT addicts, don't forget how gbod apple jelly is with! a rose geranium leaf laid in the bottom of each glass just before you pour,

Yeast Rolls Keep In Refrigerator Freshly-baked yeast rolls are just as mouth-melting in summer as in| the cold months. Many cooks like | to use the refrigerator in the roll- | making process At a temperature of 45 to 50 degrees F. most doughs can be kept satisfactorily for four or five days, portions being cut off for each day's baking. Rich, sweet yeast doughs seem to have better Keeping qualities than plain yeast doughs,

Expensive Lunch In order to grow to flying strength, a clothes moth must eat 11 times its own larva weight, The amount may be small, but it is" a' rather expensive diet if threads from the center of your best sweater are consumed. Protect. your woolens in a cedar chest,

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as modern

The Drexel Furniture lines of traditional and modern groupings Because of their trim lines, they're easy to care for, and more important, they multiply storage space. In cramped lying quarters, of course, larger window space so popular now gives less wall space and adds up to a need for smaller | furniture, multi-purpose in. use fulness. Temporary homes make functional furniture almost mandatory, A chest must be able to do double duty in a living as well as a bedroom or | hall.

fit well in servantiess homes,

The

Drexel's

and dust

snagproof center guide to prevent wabbling,

Home Decoration : New Furniture Designs Are Trim;

Drexel’s ‘Precedent’ Pattern Is Latest S

living.

smaller

chests are made with interiors, a the

panels between

drawers. The cleancut simplicity traditional dining

room

groupings are important for they

“blend well with the popular mod-

ern interjors of other rooms of

the house.

‘Precedent’ Makes Its Bow at Ayres’

Because glassware

many china, silver and patterns retain the

formal charm of the traditional period, the dining room is the logical part of the house to res main tuned to that era.

Drexel's

newest line, however,

is “Precedent,” furniture designed by Edward Wormley to appeal to the modern homemaker. It's made of warm-toned silver elm, a glow-

ing blond

gray shade, y

Ayres’ has set up six rooms filled

with the

furniture arranged In

modern settings. Its design avoids the box-like monotony of much

modern furniture

it will blend with any period of

styling. One of

pace-Saver By JEAN TABBERT The accent is on simplicity in contemporary furniture as well

As a result, |

| |

| talents have a better chance to “get ahead” doing manual labor than‘in| | office work, according to a aation- |

i ual needs. | More time is spent in the bedroom |

| first places as occtipations for boys.

the settings at Ayres’ ' includes a mammoth dining table made large by placing together

a drop-leaf table flanked with twin console tables. An extension fable when stretched to its full

length_seats six. The chests, which may be used

for dining,

bed or living room

interiors, hit a’ new high in com

pactness.

sectioned

Some of the

in adjustable patterns

to make clothes storage an easy

{ matter,

Sliding Trays Make

Storage

Simple

The dual tabinets on either side of a dressing table are fitted with

eircular storage

door shelves for bottle The interiors are made with sliding trays so the contents |

may be inspected with ease.

The

cabinets come In various

sizes but only two heights. There-

fore, it's an easy matter to plan | | wall-long

space used for

lengths of storage

The end cabinets may be a dressing table when _

they are spread with a plate glass

top.

Chairs are made with colorful

upholstery,

One design is blue,

red and ivory striped fabric, another iS a deep garnet shade. Two other units are especially interesting. One is a magazine

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drawers | { are lined with ‘cloth to keep silver tarnish-free. Oth%rs have drawers |

‘Women’s Ideas

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that's a boon.

table with space for a neat file of periodicals. The other is a glassed-in cabinet which may be placed above a wooden chest to make a high plece. It may be used for books, bric-a-brac. or dishes,

About Jobs

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NEW YORK.—American women believe that boys without special]

wide poll of readers of the Woman's dome Companion. The women felt that a man with a trade stands a better chance for happiness and advancement than a white-collar worker, Those who voted for office work said it has more dignity and prestige. . Nursing headed the list of recom-

mended occupations for girls with a

31 per cent vote, Teaching was next, in line with 15 per cent, and business was voted for by 14 per cent of the women.

Engineering and medicine won

Craftsmen and technical workers came next. Only a small percent. age voted for law.

Bed Spread

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By MRS. ANNE CABOT A stunning filet spread made in separate blocks with four three- | inch firefly motifs forming each

unit, A deep: banding completes the spread after the blocks are Joined. ” Use over a tailored silk spread or inexpensive cotton covering for that smart decorator look. To c¢btain complete erochet instructions, stitch diagram and chart for the firefly spread (pate tern 3779) send .16 cents in coins, your name, address and the pate tern number to Anne Cabot, The Indianapolis Times, 530 8, Wells st., Chicago 7.

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Only a level, resilient mattress and

body can give the perfect comfort and complete relaxation which results in restful sleep. A buoyant pillow to support the neck and head muscles ‘1s also a “must” to secure the most benefit from hours spent in bed. ” . ” AFTER satisfying sleeping equipment needs, the next step toward good sleeping conditions is a pleasant and attractive room. It should be large enough to be airy and well ventilated, with plenty of windows to let in air and sunshine. The feeling of spaciousness which such a room creates is conducive to better relaxation and gives an. air of restfulness and well-being. If a “edroom is to be shared, it should certainly be large enough to accommodate twin beds, which are steadily gaining favor as the advantages of sleeping alone are better known. ‘ Being able to turn and twist at will, undisturbed by another's presence, is not only more comfortable but far more restful than sleeping in a double bed where every move-

to the other. o . n SUFFICIENT wardrobe and storage space is another asset of the large bedroom, Cramped, overstuffed closets are unnecessary when a

| whole wall of the large bedroom can

be devoted to closets, drawers and storage space planned to fit individ- |

in sleeping, dressing and daytime lounging, than many people realize. The addition of a few extra feet, | therefore, will result in comfort and pleasure far beyond their cost. |

Baby's Skin

‘Needs Care

“YOU'RE an old smoothie” is the | best way to describe baby's soft feeling Ipllowirig an application of a new baby cream designed for the “carriage” trade. Patterned after a. doctor's formula, the cream relieves chafing, prevents chapping, and is the mod‘ern way to neutralize irritations. For’ the best recipe to protect! baby's sensitive skin, “fold in” this new mild baby cream. It's the perfect companion piece to purchase! and use along with baby's antisep~ tic oil and helps to keep baby the perfect companion, |

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By SUE BURNETT Preview of school days-—-an exciting puff-sleeved dress for that very! important first day back, Why not | teach your young daughter to sew | with this pretty style—has few pattern pieces, a sweet “little girl” look. Pattern 8179 is for sizes 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 years. Size 8, 2% yards of 35-inch for either puffed or wing sleeves. For this patterm, send 25 cents, in coins, your name, address, size desired, and the pattern number | to ' Sue Bumett, The Indianapolis ; Pattern Service, 214 W, Maryland st., Indianapolis 9. i now — the new summer

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POLIS TIMES

FRIDAY, AUG. 1, 1047

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Patricia Travers

musical career by turning to this antique collecting. . .

” “FINE WORKMANSHIP has always interested me,” says Patricia. When I was a little girl I was fascinated by the delicacy and skilled craftsmanship in my 17th century

Amati violin, I really think that my love for antiques, which I have had ever since I can remember, springs from my interest in rare, old violins.” Early glass, of all kinds, is a specialty with this young antique collector. From her pilgrimages to country auctions and antique shops throughout Connecticut and New England, Patricia Travers has garnered a wealth of rare objects. An attractive spot in her home she tells about is the window supporting three rows of glass ledges on which she has some unusual colored glass, As the morning sun sparkles through the old blue, Jersey glass, Sandwich glass and other odd shapes and shades on the sills,

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covering, There is a full basement under

Young Veteran of Concert Stage,

Has Hobby

Of Collecting Antiques

ALTHOUGH SHE IS a veteran of the stage and her hobby is collecting antiques, Patricia Travers is but 19 years old herself. The concert violinist will appear here Aug. 10 at Butler Bowl, part of Indianapolis’ Centennial summer programs. She made her debut on the concert stage when she was 6. She now relaxes from her busy

absorbing hobby of antiques and

there is a panoply of color reflected. n ” » IN HER collection is an old American bottle in the shape of a fish—it once held cod liver oil. There is a horn of plenty, bottles of early Colonial design and one handblown bottle used as a canteen by a soldier in the Revolutionary army. “Finding not-often-found varieties of early American glass is a real thrill,” Patricia exclaims. “I have all kinds of pressed glass, daisy, thumbprint and button glass. T also have a fine collection of Ashburton goblets which antique dealers revel in seeing” Collecting is not the end of-the story for Patricia, As thorough in her pursuit and knowledge of antiques as she is in music, she has a personal library of books on antiques. From these she has studied the old art of rush weaving chairs—which she actually does, too.

Use Avocado

Filling

Zestful Combination - Adds Meal Interest By META GIVEN : HAVE YOU ever tried combinitig lavocado with fresh berries, sliced bananas or melon and a dash of salt

of lime or lemon juice instead of dressing? Or‘use it in sandwiches. For a sandwich of striking beauty and goodness combine avocado with ripe tomatoes on hot toast. ® xn AVOCADO-TOMATO-BACON SANDWICH 1 well-ripened avocado 1 or 2 medium juicy tomatoes 10 slices hot, crisp bacon 10 slices hot toast Mash well-ripened avocado with a stainless steel or silver fork until of smooth, spreadable consistency, Pan-fry bacon until crisp; drain on absorbent paper toweling, Slice tomatoes and toast bread, Spread five slices of toast with gene erous amount of avocado, lay toe mato slices over this, then bacon

strips on top with remaining ‘five slices of toast.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Architect Paul T. Haagen's master guide plans of the above home are available at $5 to readers of The Indianapolis Times. WAhils these are not complete architect's working plans, any good builder should be able to build from plans and provide a close estimate of costs. nT The plans consist of: Basement or foundation plan, first floce plan, two elevations and one wall section at !/4.inch scale. Use the blank below te order plans through NEA Service in Cleveland, being sure to enclose a cashier's check, draft or money order for $5. payable to NEA Service, Inc. :

NEA SERVICE, Ine. 1200 West Third St. Cleveland 13, Ohio

Send guide plans for House No. 146, as shown in The Indianapelis Times. Cashier's check, draft or money order for $5 is inclosed.

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