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Show Page 4B South Edition Lakeside Review Wednesday, December 21, 1983 Boxes to Puppets 50th Anniversary Celebrated Fun Gifts for Little Money The children of Onan T, and D. Mecham will honor X, their parents at an open house :on the occasion of their golden ' wedding anniversary Friday, ; - Pec. 30, at the Syracuse Seventh XLDS Ward cultural hall, 1625 S. ; 00 W., Syracuse. They will greet friends and relatives from 5 to 8 p.m. I They were married January 2, 11934, in the Salt Lake LDS : . NNola Traditionally, Christmas is for giving but its difficult to give when there is little money available. 1 1 - : ;Temple. Mecham was born April 17, J9I0 in Riverdale, Idaho, a son Leonidas Smart and Charlotte ;May Tolman Mecham. X; Mrs. Mecham was born March 6, 1910, in Salt Lake KCity, a daughter of John Frank-l-lli- n and Elizabeth Ann Saville X Davis. I After graduation from the University of Utah in 1937, they moved to Inkom, Idaho, where Xtoecham was employed as a teacher and coach at the high 'of ; School. -- in Idaho a variety teacher, director of athletics, and superintenoent. He ;Xwas employed in Grantsville, for two years as coach and principal. In 1965, Mecham was presi- 'dent of the Idaho Education Association. He received several X awards including Idaho Coach of X the year, PTA and FFA life membership, Idaho High School -- Interscholastic Hall of Fame, Homer Warner LDS Church athletic award. . Mecham was American Red I Cross first aid and water sports ; .instructor. He has coached church athletic teams in softball, j volleyball and basketball. ; In the LDS Church he has i been a priesthood leader, Sunday school teacher, scoutmaster, ex-- : ; plorer leader, bishop and high councilman. Mrs. Mecham has served in the Primary association for 35 years, in the MIA presidency Xj During his 36 years .education, he served in Xof positions including - prin-ij.'cip- ; al ONAN T. AND NOLA D. MECHAM and teacher, Relief Society presidency and as a chorister in that organization. She has served on the stake boards of the Primary and Sunday school. She has taught classes in first aid and home nursing for the American - Red Cross. - After retirement, they moved to Syracuse, where they are still active in the church and do temple and genealogical work. They also are active in the Davis County Republican Party. Mrs. Mecham served as a registrar and voting district secretary. He has been voting district chairman and is now serving as trea . ;; i Puppets can be made from just about anything from socks to sacks. Kids of all ages enjoy them in their various forms. A puppet stage can be made from a large box by cutting off the ends and one side. The remaining three sides hide the puppeteer. A window should be cut in the middle section of the box. A simple curtain can be attached to the KATHY KELLY Special to the Lakeside Review -- J surer of the ' Davis County Republican Party. Mecham still coaches the Veteran basketball and volleyball teams of his ward. r They have five children, Nolan D. Mecham, Thomas, Idaho; Leon D. Mecham, West Valley City; Gary D. Mecham, Syracuse; Mrs. Kenneth H. (Carmen) Lords, Winnemucca, Nev. and Mrs. Richard R. (Rhea) Blake, St. Anthony, Idaho. They have 31 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. It is requested that gifts be omitted. Each year seems to bring more expensive toys that are rarely worth the cost. Sometimes it seems the child is more interested in the boxes the toys come in than the toys themselves. This year try something different and give the kids the boxes as the gifts. It isnt really as absurd as it sounds. Boxes can become anything from spaceships to dollhouses and anything in between. With a little imagination, a gift can be made that will be used for a surprisingly long time and cost nothing. Boxes are available from many stores. Sizes can be chosen to fit whatever the project. A sharp kitchen knife or scissors and markers are often all the equipment needed. A narrow box can become a little girls refrigerator. There are boxes available from the grocery store that have originally contained frozen food and already have a divider that can be used as a shelf. A small block of wood can be screwed into the door for the handle. Another box can become a stove with some burners painted on top. Knobs can be glued or painted on the back of the top of box, and a door cut out of the front. Boxes and cans from the. real kitchen can fill a childs cupboard after they are empty. Be sure and rinse the cans out thoroughly. Also, by opening the can upside down, it looks like the real thing. These boxes and cans are also great for a childs store. Small doll houses can be made from shoe boxes stapled together and windows and doors cut in the sides. Markers can add details to the walls and floors if desired or you can put in leftover wallpaper and carpet scraps. Small jewelry boxes can become beds with a little padding. A piece of cardboard glued to the top of an empty spool of thread becomes a table. Match boxes are about the right size for kitchen counters in a doll house. Couches can be made from two pieces of cardboard that are the same length. Leave one straight and fold the other to make a seat. Make another fold along the top edge of the seat to allow for stapling or glueing onto the other piece. Padding and fabric can be added to give the sofa some style. Simple dolls can be made' from scraps of fabric or an unstained pair of childrens socks. Clean pantyhose make good stuffing material. Patterns are readily available for dolls. window, if desired. For the curtain, measure the size of the window. Add an extra inch to the top and bottom of fabric for hems. Using notebook hole protectors, make two small holes on each side of the window about an inch apart. Attach the protectors over the holes and thread string from back to front and through the second hole to the back again. Tie a tight knot and repeat procedure with other side. Blocks can be made from scraps of wood, of course. Be sure to sand the wood to avoid slivers. Blocks can also be made from clay, empty milk cartons. Smash some of the tops of the cartons down to form a retangle. On several of the cartons that are the same size, open the tops. Placing the smashed carton top inside the open carton, push in to form a stronger block. Cut the excess cardboard off. If desired, contact paper can be used to cover the milk carton. Construction paper can also be taped around the carton. r Large, empty, clean cans can be turned into a simple set of stilts. Near the top of the can, use a pointed can opener and poke two small holes directly opposite from each other. Use a strong string that is a few inches longer than double the length from the floor to the childs waist. Thread one end of string through one hole and tie a secure knot. Thread the other end through the other hole and repeat. Repeat procedure with other can. Cans may be painted or covered with contact paper. Egg cartons can be cut into airplanes. Use the top of two cartons and cut out the body and wings. Make a slit through the middle of the body and slide in wings. Make a slit about 3s inch up from bottom at back of plane. This is for the small set of wings. A paper clip gives the plane balance. The cups of egg cartons can be made into anything from tiny doll buggies, cars, helicopters, space people with the use of chenille pipe cleaners and permanent markers. Road maps can be made from pellon, denim, canvas or an old sheet. Using magic markers, outline blocks, houses, a park, stores, etc. This is fun for little boys and cars. The town can be as fancy or as simple as you want. .Rain or Shine Hard to Get That Job at North Pole ; : SHARON ; ; ; C ; - . I , , ! ' AND UNDER As Christmas draws closer, Castletons has drawn up a list of special gifts for under the tree gifts you'll love to give for $25 and less! Sportswear, Accessories and Mens - all stores. Gifts - Fashion Place, Foothill, Olympus and Layton Hills only. ini'- . dicators pointing towards even-- ; tual United States recovery from dismal unemployment levels of the past several years, current analysis says things are still not going well in the job market at the North Pole. According to one source, only highly trained technicians with specialized skills in certain areas are likely to return from a North Pole job interview with a con-- ; tract to start work. Pointing up the critical nature Of the situation was this ex- -; change recently overheard in - a Christmas tradition GIFTS THEY'LL LOVE FOR NAUTA STEELE X .Even with many economic I . women's cable knit sweater women's denim jeans $22 14.99 Classic button front acrylic cardigan white, navy or red. SML. in Sportswear. ' . ladies' Izod polo and sock set $25 Reg. $24. Favorite styles in 100 denim. Navy indigo. . cotton Sportswear. The classic Lacoste in a gift box. 34-3- 8 (SML). Red, navy or green. Sportswear. Trifari earrings 6.50-12.0- 0 Exceptionally beautiful earrings in gold or silver. Pierced or clip. Accessories. Santas personnel office: Lets see, Elf Onzo, it says i here youd like to work in Christmas gifts. But Im a little confused as to your exact job qualifications. Well, sir, Ive served an ap' prenticeship in electronics. No go, Onzo! The only kids I know who dont already have their own video games, got per-- ; sonal computers last year. How about Ive got Raggedy Ann and Andy down to the stitch. i ' . ; - i ; ' Princess Gardner leather goods classic argyle socks 6.50 Today's fashion look! 65 wool, polyester. Muted hues. Mens $9-$2- Beautiful styles for women including 35, wallets, key holders, secretaries, dip - in calculators Adolfo nylon sportbag 14.99 Reg. $25. A bag for people on the go! Black with bright trim! Accessories. leather or vinyl handbags 24.99 Reg. to $46. Shoulder strap or double handle styles. Asst, sizes. Accessories. $10 doll-makin- - 5 Accessories Too bad again. The last little Xgirl who wanted one of those for Christmas is in college now. .There is a chance we could use you in Barbies or Strawberry Shortcakes, if anyone on our crew gets sick, but if you Xwant steady work, youre going ' 'j4o have to offer us something Xmore unusual. I; 't . reg-ul- ar -- Well, Mr. Personnel Manag- er, there is one other thing. What if I could make a doll worth about $10, price it at $25, and have people riot in the marketplace for a chance to buy it fiar $100? Now that would be interest. ing. Still.." ;X wood duck head handle umbrella 16.50 With double reinforced frame. Folds to carry in briefcase. Mens ' Colony stemware 15.99 Reg. $24 to $30. Boxed sets of four assorted glassware styles. Gifts. in marble rolling pin 6.99 Reg. $15. Our smooth rolling pin maxes an ideal hostess gift! Gifts. Colony glass salad bowls 19.99 Reg. $29. Glass salad bowls that allow your fresh salad to look its best! Gifts. One more thing, sir. What if the doll didn't have a pretty face? Homely features? I About like a kid who's been sucking on a sour pickle. ; Now youre talking. I think we can use you, Elf Onzo. When can I start? How about waiting until next week. We wouldnt want to glut . HOLIDAY STORE HOURS: Ail Castletons stores open Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. til 9:30 p.m. except University Mall tillOom. Fashion Place store only open Sundays noon to 6 p.m. Now thru December 23rd I the Christmas market. 1 store open |
