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Show - . ,,,,'", " 4, 'ff' ilk ' 1 7 , ( , ' ', . 4 '-i.' ''' ' ,f ''. " "' '' ,' ''''' 1 ,7 ,. 1 t ,3"' : , . '-- : k , 't , : 1 ::.':- ' k'' - 1,t i . ; : I i-- '' ", ' L' ., ddt - -- k 4, , , , .,.). ' , : - : , ' J'. ils '' :', , - , , i ' I I" N ., , J ,, ......., ,...e.e... . , -- -'- . ::,, -.- ,, :,,,,-.,,,,,., I) e ,,...,,, , 1--1 - :..."'''' N- . ''''', , ,0.96. ''''',:',.,,, N.,.. , - , , 134- - ,,i1-,- ,, ,, '' ,, I, I . "kl, on the 1,.. , . . 4 - ,1 is placed on it is called Ne DdecEorRa- A. - t,'..11, ", ,:f e .4, ,....., N mow. Magic Foot Rffyi b t , s ' - - Articles Writers Big-Na- me for -- -- , Young People -- -Color Inside and Out IMPROVEMENT El A TAKES NEW P STRIPES-FORWAR- Special Features DISCUSSIONS OF CHURCH 1 YOUR PAGE AND OURSHUMOR AND COMMENT A page of humor, comment, letters from readers and notes of rent interest. The lighter side of the magazine. dthe THE ' SECTION Current comment on one of the world's most serious problems by Dr. Joseph F. Merrill of the Council of the Twelve with facts, figures and reports on developments in these fields. THE ERA COVERS AND ILLUSTRATIONS Era covers have brought commendation from all ports of the world. The news cover style preserves the element that has brought so much praise. Illustrotions are now being mode better and ore being used more freely. semi-vitre- The bride's moil box EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE Thumbnail comments on the progress of science by Dr. Franklin S. Harris., Jr. A widelyread section to keep you informed. . nuptials Dear Mn. Youngberg: I have always wanted a white winter wedding. I have been told that this is not proper. that the bridesmaids should be dressed in a pale color. Could you suggest some flowers that are good for a wedding in December? D. W. Dear D. W. An wedding is not only proper but very lovely. White velvet for winter would be very beautiful. The bridesmaids dresses should, of course. be ot little different from the bridal gown. If to use white flowers. then white roses, white orchids. or gardenias for you with White roses, white pansies, African daisies, or any other white flower for your bridesmaids. The poinsetta with a little green is lovely for winter. F. Y. TIMES.WORLD AFFAIRS TODAY Each month Dr. G. Homer Durham discusses world affairs as they relate particUtarly to Latter-da- y Saints. Current ibmments on social progress. THESE e' DOCTRINE Important in the Era program are discussions of Church doctrines General Authorities ond other qualified writers. by el DISCUSSIONS OF CURRENT PROBLEMS Frequent contributions by General Autfiorities and others problems of Church members. giving counsel and advice. treat current AND ARTICLES FOR YOUTH The Era's answer to the flood of objectionobleAterature, "funny books." unworthy novels and magazine articles. is a new and increased emphasis on These features will be 'prominent in articles and stories for young people. every ire, FEATURE ARTICLES ON WORLD AFFAIRS The "Signs of the Times" ore ominous. The werld is in turmoil. It is portant that world events be viewed in the light of 'prophecy and revelation. TIMELY ARTICLES OF WIDE GENERAL INTEREST Feature, writers prepare for Era readers each month special articles oewide general interest. Each issue contains excellent examples. SHORT STORIES , FICTION AND SERIALS Serials Some of the best writers contribute short stories and serials. now running are: STORIES THE CHURCH AND MODERN SOCIETY, by Dr. G. Homer Durkom MISSION TO THE POLYNESIA by Doyle L. Greco THE FORT ON THE FIRING LINE, by Albert L Lyman cur- SPECIAL FOR MISSIONARIES missionariesnow mote than 5,000receive FEATURES All the Era free. issue contains material of special value to them. Every INFORMATION AND SUGGESTIONS FOR WARD TEACHERS word teaching is featured. In the Presiding Bishops messages. With additional emphosis being placed upon this subject, these helps ore timely. THE POETRY PAGE-- ONE Of THE BEST A full page of poetry each issue that is rated among the outstanding collections of the west. A place for poets young and old to give expression to their talents. ON THE CHURCH MOVES A concise chronology of impôrtont events in Church history. for permanent record and convenient reference. Highlights of Church progress at a glance. IMPORTANT ARTICLES ON GENEALOGY Genealogy has lark, been given special prominence in the Era. Articles dealing with, or related to it ore featured at frequent intervals. REFERENCE MATERIALS FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS Teachers in Priesthood quorums and auxiliary associations will find a wealth of material in the Era. One organization mode more than forty Era references for its October lessons. Students. too. will find valuable help. FEATURES ARTICLES ON CHURCH HISTORY The Era has sponsored articles on Church history for more than fifty years. Its files provide one of the richest sources of Church history information to be found anywhere. The new year will bring a new and valuable type of Historical information that should be in every Latter-daSaint home. y te Complete Report of Ithe October Conference be NoVember Era. in will be re you-desi- will Addresses ofall-ththe General Authorities published printed in full. This one issue will provide an invaluable reference I ibrary on Church doctrine, It also contains the counsel of the leaders of the Church to its members at a time when the world is in turmoil and the "signs of the or porcelain. Earthenware before glazing runs 15 per cent or more in the absorbtion test while china or porcelain is 3 to 2 per cent - , FOR PERMANENT REFERENCE Unglazed earthenware will absorb an ink stain and it will not rub off while china will not absorb and the ink - e times" portend great and important events. You WILL WANT TO KEEP THE NOVEMBER ERA r can be readily wiped oft t ' Pottery styles Jpottm has 'become very popular he in America for everyday use or for luncheon sets. China or porcelain is generally used for company or as "Sunday Best." The designs are numerous and the colors lovely. Pottery can be had in light plain colors or dark ' plain colors. Others are popular because of the attractive designs that are on them. A few of these are the Desert Rose, Ivy, Apple. Fruit, Sunflower, Brown-eye- d Susan., and the plain colors such as Comado, and El Patio. These, are just It few of the types that you may choose' from when yota'are, buying your china trousseau for everyday use. Tlpylire a lovely addition to any kitchen and very practical. - , If You Are Not Already a Redder of the Improvement Era Subscribe Now There are Era rePresentative3 in all wards and branches, o r your M.I.A. offCers will take your subscription. If you prefer to send your subscription direct, the ward or branch in which you live will be given full credit. THE IMPEI VEMENT LAKE CITY I, UTAH 50 NORTH MAIN: STREET-S- ALT The Ithprovement Era now ranks among America's leading general magazines. 1 r Button Maker . ON THE BOOK RACKCURREN BOOK REVIEWS A monthly review of books of special interest to Church members. Era reviews ore accepted in the literary world as authoritative. , Conc' erning December ' ' 111,4: More - . ' ' t ; nu -- -- MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION FEATURES Every issue carries articles published especially for members of . the M. I. A. They discuss topics associated with and related to the M.I.A. -- tiih 21 tion is applied ' ' 4S ' V--.., HOME-MAKER- ttlill:nwargela:tednd, in this man- net' t h e pat- , terns and c',,t, ilk, ,Nk: colors never , , I , ., w e a r off or ' g e t lighter. ''''' Another ' ,01'.: way 11.swwil MODERN TREND.New dinnerware, and of decorating ware is to pottery, coincides with ,furnishing tre glaze It first and then apply the decoration. This is called OVERGLAZE. When the decorations are applied in this manner they are often brighter and more distinct than the underglaze type. The overglaze decoration lends itself to more intricate and elaborate designs than does the underglaze type. You can generally detect .the- - overglaze decoration by feeling the surface of the ware. The overglaze ware itself is often Inore durable because it is more highly fired. Durability Earthenware is more porous and less durable than china or porcelain.. The reason is that it is made from naturj clays o and fired at a lower temperature than the ware r: ; I New Feature FAMILY LIVINGHELPS FOR S An expanded and refreshed section devoted to household helps and hints, recipes, suggestions for better homes and better living. the decoration , -- -- EDITORIALS BY THE ERA STAFF Comments on a wide variety of topics of interest to members of ' the Church by writers who are in close touch with Church affairs. cort decora- - ware.. When ,.::7-01yr - - ' :- . ored ,:..!t - ,,.,,N. ..,,-,- and professionally right at home? This can be a big saving of time and money. Kits are available containing the tool set for making buttons as well as the molds They may be had in sizes of 716 of an inch. ;Inch. 34 inch. and When the molds contained in the complete kits are used, re easilly , lUk Regular Features foevrertgolathzee d,..ot, ,:Aqs, ,,,IK,:;,..e- eve ,,, ...,..,, i00011.44'. 0.....10 ,..t-- i . .,t I, al. Did you know that you can pow cover your own buttons 4 4.- .14,, Cover buttons 4 Advice and counsel from the head of the Church. EVIDENCES AND RECONCILIATIONS BY ELDER JOHN A. WIDTSOE A discussion of Church doctrine by an out horitative writer. The topics are suggested by questions asked by Church members. THE SPOKEN WORD FROM TEMPLE SQUARE-- BY PRESIDENT RICHARD'L. EVANS The widely-quote- d sermonettes from the T abernac!e Choir Sunday broadCasts. They are printed in hill Valuable for reference. MELCHIZEDEK AND AARONIC PRIESTHOOD MESSAGES Instructions, information and helps for all quorum leaders and members. Direct messages from the General Priesthood Corn ittee of the Council of the Twelve and the Presiding Bishopric. - ..,?,... or ed AN EDITORIAL EACH MONTH BY PRESIDENT GEORGE ALBERT SMITH A message to the meitbers of the Church on subjects of timely and importcmt topics. . P., or ed in any adjustable style that can be regulated to sew on either the right or the left side of the cord or zipper. NOW IN THE ERA EQUETTE A , THE BIG HOME MAGAZINE ' , By Florence loungberg Webster says , . , that pottery- is a ware made from clay and shaped and hardened to a desired shape by heat. The Dian who does this is called a potter and the potter's wheel is a horizontal disks revolving on a vertical spindle and carrying the clay in throwing. In this country we have come to think of and refer to the rustic type of earthenware as pottery. ' ' v ' This type of 1 - , - .,t, . earthenware 111 ,ii, ' ' 4C, may be made N., with or with- 10NI' ,,' 1 is':,,.....' , a glaze. out ,fs, , 1 oN , , . k. The terms i. , '''.. underglaze or , ,.. 4 2 , Individuality influences bride s choice of pottery , 0W Home-Make- rs .. )111: I: ,l .''' right-hand- foot. This fasten.; to the ma ee Sixteen More Pages More Helps for .. .. ir."'""r Zipper Foot each end for small scissors and a handle for conveniently moving i tviasbi obluet. aAn1 Id spcooanls are be clearly easily arranged to speed color matching. To keep your thread thread AuSt-fryou may also Christmas present. Zipper foot An attachment for the machine that no one should be withoutis a zipper or cording , ,-7', COVERS ' BUTTONSBarbara Fisher, 2668 Dearborn St., uses'handy button covering kit that contains tool set. , N , r. ..........,... ,N,,,,., First df all is something to make sewing more convenient and cut down on petty annoyances. No more loose ends from numerous spoolI s of thread to, get tangled into a bunch in the thread box. Instead invest in a thread rack that is both practical and pretty. The one we have in mind is made of light weight durable aluminum alloy. It holds 42 spools of thread arranged in six rows, three on each side. There is a slot at placements may be purchased without again buying a complete kit. Skirt marker By all means have a skirt marker in your house. Buy one of the chalk markers and you will no longer need to be dependent On sister, mother or husband to mark your skirts. ' ''' ,... (', , chine in place of the presser foot and makes it easy to sew close to the metal of a zipper or a cord or any other raised section. These may be had cover that an idea for a , , ,. L- ,1 - Thread ;rick , - . -- , ' ., , : make !sewing as easy as can be . ' ; 't .' ! r ' I ,, - 1 ,,o .., ' ,, ( i ., i 41 ' 1 - :':, , 4,,,i :., .:' ,i ', , ik..., , . 4' t 127''"' i , - , ' '.. , , tt .. - ,' :.' ' - ;', : ," - , , .7, '''''. : :' . ' 1 .1 ' - 0 -'- i ,. i .. , , ; i (' You can have real fun with your sewing if you'll only take advantage of all the new sewing aids being made ava:lable to you. Ever since the sewing machine was invented scientists, not content to let well enough alone, have been taking more and more of the of sewing. Not only have they made sewing at home easier, but also more interesting to the point where it can actually be fun. Just imagine little gadgets that offer you short. cuts that save hours of work and at the same time add to the profesI dust - free you may also ', , ' 1 ' :;"e 0,:. ''' '. , 1 i ::..., ,,, .' - ' tg - , - f: - ," 04'1 ' !' -!, . Nt,, 1 Y ! , :' - ' '3 r t . '' ?lv,,.,- , ,..,.,- ,.. - ,,, 4- t i ' , ; .' .. ? .' ... ' 4' ' ' . , ,, - ' ' , od ' - " '. It'''',' ' ''''''' '1 - ' -- 'to! Whether you believe it or not here are some suggestions that will send you post haste to the nearest store oe sewing center to augment your present supplies. By Jean R. Jennings Homi sewers take note! '.44 ,,,,t. 6 4, ;,,,, t: , ' .... 4, ' - , , , ,,, - ' I 41 - ,: , -- ' - - 1,14,iz,,,,,' :: ''" NGGadgets E I i, i ', 21 ;' i e ' 4' . Ifiers1,-,.,,- ' t , '''''''' 4. , ,,, 1 4 - ;' ts- - ,ir: -- -- 4 ';.,!:': t' ' . t,, ''. ,i , "A ' :, 7,...., ,,, a ' ... ,' ,,,t ,..Z.- -t. 'x, , , . - 44t, 0211,, Solt Lake City, Utah THE DESERET NEWS Wednesday, October 26, 1949 W-4- -- |
