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Show Progress 69 FARM HOUSES.. BRILLIANT COLOR ACC NTS emphasize the contemporary lines of the Snell Olsen home in rural Utah County. 8 cally designed to accommodate a large family, the home features ansive rooms which easily absorb the natural clutter of activity of children and busy parents, WINIFRED N. JONES Herald Women's Editor _ the little red schoolhouse, the “farm house” has disappeared from the American scene replaced by the familiar split levels, modernized ranch house and trim contemporary models of surburbia. Today's farm wife has an all-electric or gas equipped house complete with all the appliances which make for ier living. She maystill have to wash chore-soiled clothes, but they go through an automatic washer and dryer just as do those of the apartment dweller. She may can and freeze more fruits and vegetables than her city sister, but she does it in a kitchen designed for both beauty and efficiency. Utah County farm wives share in the pleasure of these modernized home for their families. FORMAL DINING AREA in the Snell Olsen residence belies the rural setting of the home. Massive and beautiful pecan furniture with rich brocade upholstery, deep shag rug and color-blended drapes add to the appeal of the crystal lighted room. Reflecting this modern mode is the fourlevel off-white brick which houses the family of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Gardner, American Fo Warm woods dominate the interior decor, Guests are welcomed in a living room, where the woods are repeated in lamp bases, a long and low coffee table, and a “china closet” which is a family antique. Light beige rug and drapes provide a iaonochrome background. Another antique enjoyed by the family is an oldfashioned wooden clock which hangs in the stair well—with a whimsical personality which requires that it hang just slightly off-center. The steps lead to the downstairs area where once again wood—this time Arlington Cherry—is ioned in the compiete paneling. A massive fieid stone fireplace, a piano, television, games, simulated leather furniture, all add to the “place we live” DELICATE, SHEERprinted canopy and spread add blue and lavender charm to the bedroom of young Janene Olsen, Provincial furniture in antique white and gold, full carpet, a triple closet and ample drawer and study space make a delightful girls’ room (Continued on Page 3-A) " a ENJOYING THE LARGE FIREPLACEin therecreation room of their home are Craig and D. R. Gardner, who find time to enjoyall the comforts of a contemporary home when not busy with farm chores and school assignments. Leather furniture, paneled woods, ample desk add to the charm and convenience. ARASH ANEE UNIQUE LEGLESS CHAIRSof a custom-built table accommodate the lengthening teen-age legs of Shawn Olsen, as he enjoys the roominessof the kitchen area of his home in Mapleton. The table’s unique construction and lazy susan center make easy seating and serving for the family of nine. Womenloday SUNDAY, MARGH & 1262 = ater - satinmmnsagosuenel — it’s the modern farm home of Mr, SUBURBIA SPLIT-LEVEL ? and Mrs. R. G. Gardner of American Fork. The four-level residence is enhanced with a lavish use of wood paneling on interior walls and converter? and space saving prmmng. —— 7 “a one . |