Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 December 1951 — Page 6

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PEARLS FOR A BELLE—Strand of loops make a bell. |

By- BETTY LOCHER RE vou all thumbs and butterfingers when it comes to wrapping a pretty package or tying a beautiful bow? We'll guarantee to turn you Into an ‘expert In one easy lesson if you'll read carefully. With the proper equipment, and the invention Of a brand néw ribbon that is easy for the amateur to handle, you can’t fail. This new ribbon. called - Ribbonette, comes in either a satin or_grosgrain finish in a variety of widths and colors. It is the same on both sides so that you won't have any ugly “wrong side out” effects, =” " » THE SATIN ribbon is made of rayon fiber, grain of cotton fiber. combined with adhesive to give it

strength and a springy .quality.

It ties easily and does not break. When moistened it will stick to<jtself so that it will stay pire at you are winding it, ~~ The first esseq tal when starting to wrap.is a itm working area large enough to. hold boxes and all your equipm The dining room table, covere with newspaper, is ideal. Allow plenty of room for working, but keep vour materials within easy reach. 1d u u YOU'LL NEED a good sharp SCisgOrs no manicure scissors, please and a tape measure so that you will be able to cut accurately, Of course you will cut your paper so that there is about a twg-inch lap when it is: wrapped around the box. Scotch tape will work wonders to keep it smooth while you finish the-ends. Measure the depth of the box,

then cut the paper so that it is the length of the box plus a little more than half the depth. That way you will not have

too much to fold under at the

ends. Mitre the corners carefully and seal with Christmas stickers. Now you are ready

for the ribbon, A professional - looking box

and the gros- _

_own . fitting the patterns to the type

has a co-ordinated color scheme, If you chose a plain colored paper, you may wish to use a combination of harmonizing

of gift or to the person to whom the gift is addressed. There are special designs for children’s gifts with such motifs colors in your bow. If a pat- as cookie cut-outs, cdndy cotterned paper is used, select a tages set in a forest of gumribbon that matches one of the = drop trees, or roly-poly Santa colors in the pattern. Clauses, u a = PATTERNS -have sophistication. For a feminine package choose “Winter Lace,” a pattern of delicate snowflakes, or “Magic Forest,” with slender

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FOR A DARK colored background use the lightest color in the design to tie the package, and add accents of the darker colors to the bow if you wish. Remember that all-dark bows on dark backgrounds have a heavy-look. For plain unpatterned papers, a ribbon and bow in a shade that is just darker or lighter than the paper itself will give a handsome, subtle effect, Do remember to choose a paper that is suitable for the size of the box. Large patterns are not effectivggon small

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For masculine-looking packages, you might choose plain paper with an enameled finish, or more formal designs of burning tapers or leaping deer. Tailored flat bows or ribbon bells are more suitable than elaborate pom poms. Another trick for a profes-sional-looking package is to see that one of the designs in

packages, although small de- 0 paper pattern is centered signs will look well ‘on almost un the face of the package. any size box. Place the bow where it will

There is such a variety in the patterns to choose from this year that you can use your individuality and enjoy

design.

gift to wrap and have no box, try securing jt first in a cylinder made of cardboard. Cut a circle of cardboard to ‘fit the ends and fasten it on with tape,

£) ~ » » . IGH I: WRAP the paper around it,

then cut the ends so that they extend beyond the cylinder just half way across the top. Pleat the ends toward the center and

YOUR husband does something you think is selfish or rude or that anndys you for some other reason. “~_

WRONG: Tell the storvto has been cut correctly.) Secure

them at the top with one large

your women friends in the seal 1 f getti IF syn Rca, Fors of getting their sym »Above all, remember that

your~bow or decorations must Show your loyalty be tied separately, then fastabout the ened to thé>gibbon on the package with the knot underneath (never on top) of~the bow.

> RIGHT: by keeping quiet matter, " ~ = YOU are wondering if, when introducing & man and woman, it makes any difference which-—name you speak first:

= = > A HINT to the wise~don't throw away your odd ends of

of ribbon in different colors,

WRONG: Decide that it curled by drawing it quickly doesn't, between your thumb and the RIGHT: Speak the wom- edge of a kitchen knife, can be

so that you tied together in the center ‘to mak® a gay bow on a gift wrapped in plain colored paper.

an's name first, are presenting the man to the woman,

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Floor. Patterns and ideas galore—all carefully arranged to give you shopping pleasure with the simplicity of ease.

5-Piece Place Setting, $18.75. Crystal in the Aquila Pattern Goblets, $48.00 Dozen. Sherbet, $46. 00 Dozen.

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Let your imagination be your guide, and see the Tie-Tie eollection of matching and harmonizing papers, seals and Ribbonette on the Fifth Floor of Ayres. You'll have a won-' derful time wrapping your gifts, and they'll open lots of sleepy eyes much wider on Christmas morning,

Christmas— fasci-

Local Couple

Wed 25 Years

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Reid, 5921 Guilford - Ave., will celebrate their 25th wedding ‘anniversary from 3 to 6 p. m. Sunday with an open house, Their sons. Pfe. Vernon Reid and Bob Reid will be present to help entertdin the guests.

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Epsilon Sigma Alpha ° | lev. Leroy C. Hodapp will adlon Sigma’ Alpha Sorority "at a 7:30 p. m. meeting tomorrow at

Ye Hotel Antlers. He will talk “Period of the Exiles.”

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Take A Lesson On Tying Bows

vou might

trees set in a ring of tiny stars..

dramatize and ‘not obscure this |

If you have an odd-shaped i they will just meet (if the paper |

ribbon that are left-over, Strips

Pfc. FPeid is stationed at Cha- |

dress the Epsilon Chapter, Epsi-

VARIETY — Multi-looped ribbonette

style.

changes

LESSONS—Mother shows how to do it,

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Christmas Parties Take Precedence With Clubs Here

T THIS time of year, Christmas parties seem to take precedence over all other activities with local clubs, The DAR Chapter House will be the scene at 3 p. m.

Sunday of a joint Christmas program by the Camille Fleig

Junior and Student Sections of the Indianapolis Matinee Musicale. Special guests will include the Golden Singers, Broad Ripple ‘High School, under the direction of Roger Riley. Douglas Paden will be the accompanist. The program was planned + by Mrs. Jessie Thiebaud, chairman of the junior section, and Mrs*Howard B. Stitt, co-chair-, man of. the Student Section, assisted By Miss Nancy Davis. Mrs. Helen Speicher will be in charge of the social hour at which time junior and student officers will assist the social committee with serving. Gifts for the Flanner ‘House Toy Library will be brought to the musicale.

Junior Women's Club

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Club will be entertained tomorrow night by Technical High School Madrigal Singers when the club meets at the 38th St. Branch, Merchant's National Bank for a Christmas party. Dinner will be served at 6:45 p. m, with a gift exchange hour following the musical portion of the program.

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Sigma Alpha lota Mrs. Thomas E. Tell, 5105 Crittenden Ave., will be hostess

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Patroness Club, Sigma Alpha Jota Sorority. A program of Christmas stories and songs has heen planned by Mrs. Toll with Santa distributing gifts. Reservations have been made by Mesdames Earl R. Briggs, Robert Drake, Gerald Foltz, William Haine, Charles Hedley, David Hughes, Carl Irrgang, Sithon Kiser, Fred McCain, H, B. McNeeley, Louise Steeg, James Stuart, Harry Ware and John White, Miss Wilma Thompson and Miss Gladys Alwes.

Crossroads PTA

“Occupational Therapy at Home” will be discussed by Miss Edythe Bassett at the 1:30 p. m. meeting tomorrow of the Crossroads Nursery School PTA in Crossroads Auditorium.

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