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Show 1950 r mr.UST 12. inti JUUKNAL 0AMfSWORLD Mending Tricks Saves Materials hlever ' Haley By Ertta rS' 't y ' JurnlsbiBS alway most home-!- v together, as Unw and theres always what to do rablem ot knowing whicb ,re "0t Cm' Wthoie Parl nd I,nof Pieces cut ' J ,eloset' ,re S ''A ' JT y SA "v 'A. x ' s 4 J f A i V. ' ''S . ' ", w bedspreads and other Jahts. hut the problem Is: Just UieM b fUt.T hat use bou,d a to is a good time iiect using old materials, not only ire you SPC for .things 0 be f to this (all and wmter. but Crate some of the furnishings & need mending. make i it'i never wise to yhich something sake of putting It imply for the Qher and using it, if the item not fit into your furnishing a little thought and jne. With j&y-- I MMMf. $& more work, you can I jps a little e something that your home. .J? , v actually goes ie, for example, two old sheets A' ' f'r , r, j h ire torn in the center, but & '' r h have good widths of material Mi.iiyi.Mii.iXwX than can be used. of using these in their white $or, dye them to match or har-the color scheme in the .jm. Put them together with a jer or band cut from some old ir aides which might also be dyed work out in its original doesn't it lor; or, buy some band trimming it can be used with the sheeting. apes, y T'y , Those who wear women's sixes will enjoy this classic dress of gray chiffon over taffeta. The bodice is made of shirred chiffon, buttoned with rhinestones, while the collar Is layers of plain chiffon. which it can be dyed or tinted. Some of the satin dresses witt their elaborate ruffles might wel be used for lampshades. This re quires careful work, but the result. can be beautiful. Colorful chintz materials whici have been drapes can also be usee pillow coverings. If youd like use some of these as drapes oi spread, then add enough solid color as a decorative border tc make them the proper size. Old oilcloth table covers can bt converted to seat covers for porch, kitchen or playroom. They are occasionally put to good use as liner for shelves or drawers in youngsters rooms when you want something easy to clean and durable. Old oilcloth is fine, too, for making a clothes pin apron or bag whicb can slide along the line as you hang the clothing. Clean and Dye Fabrics Before Cutting, Sewing If you want to enjoy your Job oi making new things out of old a greatly as possible, then do your cleaning, dyeing and tinting before starting the new project. Working with new colors, or, at from slightly dusty or wrinkled ma terials. are other materials for contrasting borders on the doilies and napkins. Many inexpensive edgings are available, too, for use as a trimming ' V , V '' vy Ji v. !' .77 : W:if i ..,7 fb..' 'Av b - V y: - . - - . ' -Vs; ', V J v S'- s ssii "j. I'jfs M U v hlfcir ,,,'s Yr ,.v ...... Ibe band trimming can be used each side of the bed with one ie width of fabric to cover the J and two narrower pieces to down the sides. All of these can attached to the two bands. Extra aheeting material and con-ban- d might be used to a matching pair of drapes or dressing table skirt, runners for c dresser or a chair cover. The renew use for old material, new wags for the bedroom. 'I Solutions Offered , r Worn Tablecloths verE Cow and then we acquire blecloth which for one reason -- ( another is a particular favorite us. These are used over and ,gain but no matter how much 18 will lavsbed on them, the lly show a worn spot use h doth, how-worn spot h near the ideflr edge, because an applique r.7?e(1 t0 cover it You may or cut them from ma-Patterns. Some women 01 rom 7 JJg A ,terhv,chhav' two fa 2. boS rheioodt? I m. Ho 1 quar? fah Si print ftirttor worn articles one of them center useful ar other-thu- s: fdoth can be treated tv,Wh!ie d or color?d doth tablecloth to give cnd a border to janter- - m : M ot to C00d of possibilities of making them out wom. o o some of these colorful fabrics. If be out down for the color does not go Into the room ruBnerj. Old lace in which you want to use it, then us a edging, a, you might investigate colors into j . 7 , 1 ; i , 1 r j -- - . : ... n, STAR DUST Ronald Reagan Signed by U- -l T o Star in ' Bedside for Bonzo By INEZ GERHARD RONOLD REAGAN, star of has been signed by tor "Bedside tor Bonzo the story of a young Univers- al-International sheer curtains or hemstitch Miscellaneous Materials Offer Various Uses have J111011 worn at edreiS There's many an attic or clothes 0,1 ott and closet which houses several old forPlaced hhaVC 0me dresses. iteriai contrastlng mal s or bridesmaids a border. If the as used clothing Jupklaito' ?dKas be never cloth have been Theyll can be work. !?nu to useful but they fa put make to faer match the If need some decorative pila practlcal lows you brand nJw for living room, porch or bedtablecloth and fa napkin room, you might check into the fa i iV CHAPLAIN CONSOLES WOUNDED SOLDIER An army chap-Iaisomewhere in Korea, offers spiritual aid to an American soldier on a stretcher, who was wounded In battle. which are torn in many places may offer several new uses r -- Can Give More Service Investigate t . Old Curtains, Towels possibilities. If they have ruffling which is tom in a few places only, rip this off the curtain and put together the good pieces of ruffling. These may be used for trimming a dressing table skirt or to give a frame to several pictures used in the bedroom. Women who do not like curtained windows during warm weather find an ideal solution in the narrow ruffle placed around the window for framing. This permits light and air to come into the room and still gives a curtained appearance in place of the bare look. Old ruffles saved from curtains, neatly starched and ironed, are excellent for this use. Sheer curtains which are tom beyond repair can be folded several times, then stitched and used as a filler for pot holders. Large beach towels which are tom or frayed but which have enough serviceable material In them might be used to make youngsters robes for beach or indoor wear as they are cool but lightweight. .If you have no robes to make, cut down the large bath towels into hand size, sew simple hems in them, and use in both kitchen and bath. Smaller sized towels can be cut down to wash cloth size and simply hemmed or crocheted at the edge for many months usage. Colorful edging on kitchen towels, which will only infrequently wear, can be trimmed off to be used as a decorative edging for table linens, casual skirts, blouses or curtains. When cutting these off, trim enough of the material on either side of the border to fold under to give a finished edge. - - on these doilies if you have nothing to press into use. Old r v.yv--- 4. 3- - least, freshly cleaned or laundered materials Is more satisfactory than trying to cut and sew accurately , 1 muda when she was summoned to Hollywood for a leading role In the Robert Stillman "The Sound oi Fury". Playing a poor American woman, she tried different accents to get the right one; Once I was pure Brooklyn! " she said. Now ack In Ireland, she hopes to return for one picture a year in America, which she loves. 4 i 1 r for good , though old , fabrics V v. Beauty can be put back in old materials with simple cleaning and laundering, and new interest can be created in using them if you repair faded spots with a brand new coloi that covers these spots. If you have no immediate use for some good piece of material, then RONALD REAGAN look of as its much restore original married couple who try out their as possible. While working with it. theories of child raising on a monyou might find a use for it key before having their own child. d sand-leadin- g Franklyn Fa mum celebrated his 36th anniversary In films by returning to the type of part which first made him famous. He was Gloria Drew had had no dramatic signed by Paramount to play a fashioned in sturdy denim, are one of the neat est tricks of the season for the woman who likes comfortable clothes that withstand wear while she gardens, goes on picnics or does the housework. Two big catch-al- l pickets, double stitched seams and adjustable shoulder straps are among the excellent features for which to look. Wrap-aroun- When Sammy Kaye was at the Valdorf with his So You Want to Lead a Band" feature he let Gloria de Haven lead a few numbers; Tyrone Power, at a ringside table, was one of the most enthusiastic isteners. But Kaye had fish to fry; led always wanted todance with. Gloria, whose professional skill he greatly admired, so he swapped the stunt for a dance. jumpers, when C. B. DeMille wealthy socialite In their Mr. and started her on her career. In Flori- Mrs. Anonymous. da gathering materia for his next Fred Zlnneman will never picture, "The Greatest Show on a result as saw and he her, Earth, forget one days troubles. lie she was flown to Hollywood for was directing scenes for Teof a series weeks' three training, resa", In the little Italian town auditions and a screen test. of Scasoll; Its a story of. a GI and his Italian bride. It was a fiesta day. First, the chiming Hollywood gossips say that If to means of church bells drowned out the Shirley Temple really should ahe Black Charles marry dialogue; next, during a tense to In him have pursuaded stay scene, a hen laid an egg in a the pineapple business, Instead loft offstage and cackled triof switching to television. They umphantly, ruining everything. point to all the marriage In which a woman star has marTyrone Power and Micheiine ried a business man, who Prelle teamed up so well in moved over Into some branch " American Guerilla in the of her profession, whereupon will that 20th Century-Fothe marriage hit the rocks. them again, this time in a of in Rosemary Clooney, the Columbia which Leslie "Berkeley Square", Howard so was good. Records singing star, has been build-up; picked by CBS for a radio ODDS AND ENDS.. Cora and Bill Is heard she at present weekdays An at 7:30 E. S. T. expert singer, Baird, the puppeteers, are making just 22, she is being hailed as an- a series of movie shorts with Burl Ives . . . Alan Funt will do eight other Dinah Shore. more film shorts of his popular , brown-eyedCandid Capnera" series, making redKathleen Ryan, In case youve wonderheaded Irish actress, insists that it 20 in ail ed has what was just luck that when Carol Reed happened to Roscoe was in Ireland casting Odd Man Karns, hes switched temporarily Out" he chose her to play opposite from movies to television and is James Mason. That launched her making a hit in Inside Detective" A full team of professional foofilm career in England; she spent her free time in Limerick with her tball players is being used In Colunv husband and two small children blas "The Hero." But she was vacationing in Ber ReUascd by WNU Fctrt experience -- The sleeveless, dress shirt blouse that can be buttoned high or plunged low is a highly versatile clothes in vestment. It can be worn with any thing from your shorts and skirts to a blouse for evening. Picture necklines are being widethe ly featured on fashions for younger set. In frosty white pique, combined with gay prints in pastel or the darker colors, they make a dress for Informa picture-prett- y wear. One of the most versatile pieces of Jewelry to come out in recent times is the scatter pin. Simulated stones on gold give them a flash of color and make them at home on calot, beret, dress or suit. If you can wear the barcc shoulder look so much featured righ an now, then choose a dress with covered with open neckline partially a sailor type collar. These are to be found in dressy as well as sport clothes. Philll-pines- x co-st- ar re-ma- ke ... ... I |