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Show DESERET advice for the newlyweds Penny-wis- e By Martha Patton If I were a newlvwed. furnishing a first apartment. I'd put my money two places. I'd buy the best new box springs and mattress I could afford and a good new or used area rug. If there were a bit of change left over. I'd probably put it into plants. The must handsome apartments and houses around no longer rely on matched sets furniture-fillerooms. or Today's eclectic look may include a couple of canvas chairs, an old trunk for a coffee table, and a sweep of space. Never before, in all the years Ive been writing on family money management, has fashion played so completely into the hands of the thrifty newlywed. These young people may not want to live in such a sparse setting forever. But if they follow the current trend in decorating and are content with a few simple pieces in the beginning, they will be in a perfect position to do what knowledgeable decorators and money management experts been advocating all have along. They can study what is written and pictured on furniture and decorating in the every financial counselor has heard the same answer to his question: Why did you go so into debt for furnideeply ture?" things tnrough. In the first place, few brides are able to what is really distinguish nice" or good quality from what isn't. Mother said if I didn't have nice things in the beginning. the young woman almost invariably replies. "I'd never have them." Mother is not thinking In the second place, not about-to-bmarried many have accumulated enough money to pay cash for all the nice things mothers recommend. The alternative is debt. curred only with a well known store of proven reputation. Now a little debt is one thing, say for the amount it takes to buy that bed and rug. But add the payments for an apartment full of furniture to car and ring payments and the couple, who should have started fresh, begins with three strikes against them. Even a small debt for furniture. however, should be in e And it is important to know, before anything is signed, that the dent is with the store, not some third party who may assume no responsibility for the merchandise. The best plan is the simple way the newlyweds can keep debt to a level w liich start. This will allow them to cover all living expenses and debt payment from one salary. Not only will they be able to save the other salary, but no expenses are assumed that will necessitate a change in life style if one job must be giv en up. It's a great way to marriage. start a NEWS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1973 C 5 Bruxfon SHIRTS For HUSKY BOYS Short or Long Sleeves Sizes 12 to 20 . Dahle s' Thoroqood Store Mam. 359?SS49 2235 Wash Ofden d REASON fOR A qtfl and books, periodicals, government pamphlets to be found in their local library. They can browse through furniture departments and furniture stores and study and compare quality and prices. can be Whole weekends spent assessing the values to be found in secondhand stores, antique shops, and house sales. the smoothest secmlessx bras are made by jantzen . The nicest thing a padded bra can do for soft and round you is to look like you - and without seems. We show Jantzen's lightly shaped or fully padded styl flat nylon lace or tricot, i J Foundations, all stores. f' And through it all, they can ' take their time, They may add a perfect piece next week and another two months later. They will come out ahead in every way. For one thing, such a spread in buying will allow them to save and pay cash for each purchase, avoiding the extra cost, and nagging worry' of credit. no-sho- w Lightly contoured lace, white 6.50. Lightly lined, white $6. Fully padded, 32-3- 6, C, 32-3- 6, C, 32-3- 6, C, White, ecru and black 6.50. Fully padded lace with V plunge, A-white 7.50. (not shown) Fully padded white $7. lace, B, A-- 32-3- 6, 32-3- 6, For another, they'll be able to find and afford better quality. Both are important, but the last is more significant than the casual observer might believe. At one time or another. Beware of deadly lead poisining In 1972 one child died of lead poisoning every 36 hours. The victims of lead-base- d if they surpaint poisoning often are left mentally vive retarded or suffer from cerebral palsy, convulsive disorblindness. ders, learning defects, kidney diseases and other handicaps. W net oWnY CAT WITH 6RSEH 6ABP IE REALLY THE CAT MEOw! 7 alice stuart makes the shirt jacs season's teme. thah alfalfa, &REEN SARD li A SrtOAL y, pboporant best-looki- ng that' RELEASE? by Monruee! sweaters by rosa lee Superb wrap-up- s one that's certain to please Mother on her day. 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