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Show WEEKLY REFLEX-DAV- IS NEWS JOURNAL, JUNE 17, 1976 Shown with just a few members of her 1000 doll collection is Donna Petro of Layton. DOLL COLLECTOR When asked how long she has been interested in dolls, Donna Petro, of Layton, responded, Why, that would be telling my age! After reading a feature article on a doll collector in 1969 she became interested in collecting and contacted the subject of the article. Through her she met Mrs. Marie Peterson who helped her with dressing and repairing dolls. Since that time, Mrs. Peterson has become quite ill and no longer collects, but her son, Vernon, has shared part of her collecI am tion with Mrs. Petro. now the proud owner of some of her favorite dolls which I will love as much as she does, commented Mrs. Pe- from 6 Volunteering their time to paint the fire hydrants and trash receptacles in Syracuse red, white, and blue are, to r, John Collier and Judge James DellaSilva. BEAUTIFICATION 1 inch to the size of a child and are made of a variety of materials three-year-o- ld Judge James O. Della Silva and his friend John Collier decided that their city was in need of more beautification so d an idea to the the Mayor and the city officials at one of theirrecent council meetings. including bisque, china, wood, composition, apples, rags, vinyl, plastic, rubber, celluloid, com husk, and dip and drape. The collection includes walking, talking, mechanical, and battery operated dolls which range from over 100 years old to the most modem of today. Some of the priceless dolls in Mrs. Petros collection were given to her by very dear friends,' relatives, pen pals, and teenagers; others were Christmas, birthday, and Mothers Day gifts, and some were inherited from two aunts and two friends. judge-propose- TOGETHER Judge and Mr. Collier donned their painting duds and started working. All areas throughout the city now have beautifully painted fire hydrants and gar THE CHARACTERS own PETROS collection has grown from just a' few of her three daughters outgrown dolls to nearly 1000 counting all her tiny ones. They range in size of the dolls vary from advertising and comic strip subjects to movie stars and presidents. Included are several made by Sherman E.Smith of Midvale, who carves his dolls out of Herds a DUTCH BOY CARPET CLEANERS lidsal Connie and Cornelius De Light STEAM CLEANING SPECIAL!! Average We living room clean all kinds of furniturewe Included in Mrs. Petros collection are different characters, materials, and ages. wood, one of which is the smallest (one inch) with jointed arms and legs. Many of Mrs. Petros dolls are handmade by prize winning artists whom she has personally met. that taltes the calce. s simple you have to do to get a free oi muk it 1 Buy three oeicious Sara Lee products 2. Cut ingredient list from each Sara Lee package (proof o purchase) 1 Fill out the special coupon from a store display It Ail -- "'I 4 Send m that special coupon plus proofs of purchase lo aodress indicated You get back a coupon tor a free of milk Offer expues October 31 1976 Be sure to take advantage of the free milk deel mat leahy takes the cake MILK IS A NATURAL WITH Sam jw american dairy association UTAH DAIRY COMMISSION THE GENERAL public and of residents Syracuse want to thank them for these outstanding efforts, vsb 20 year Anniversary of tro. MRS. bage cans. All of course are painted red, white and blue, with the accented colors all alike, and this gesture was a real great one for these two citizens to partake in. The city furnished the paint, and together Mr. Collier and Judge Della Silva have spent untold hours in their project. Since her hobby has increased to such great proportions, Mrs. Petros desire now is to have glass china cupboards or glass bookcases in which to display the valuable treasures. Commenting on her hobby, she said, 1 am so thankful that I have met so many interesting people and have made so many friends as well as the vast appreciating knowledge I have gained in this field during these past years. She continued, The ' only sad part of it all is that my family objects to it all and doesnt share my enjoyment over a new doll with me. But, I would encourage all mothers of little girls to save their daughters best doll for them because, todolls are todays morrows collectables. MRS. PETROS husband, Sam, is employed at HAFB and they have lied in N. Davis County for 27 years. They have five children, one of whom is living at home. In addition to her interest in dolls, Mrs. Petro has a very old collection of miniature dogs and is interested in pen pals, die Kaysville News the McKay hospital in Ogden BY NORMA PREECE 1 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Layton of Kaysville; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Layton and daughter Kristen of Las Vegas, Nevada spent Tuesday in Blackfoot, Idaho with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Layton and family to assist them with the flood damage to their home. Mrs. Maxine Paddock of Provo and Mrs. Vera Conder of Orem, were Saturday visitors of their sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Don Edwards Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russell W. Buhler were their son and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Buhler of Logan. Louis Weaver is confined to undergoing treatment the past week. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Maxfield were Mr. and Mrs. John Rich of Sandy; Mrs. Jennie Champneys, Ogden; Mrs. Irene Crandall and Mrs. Artella Richins of Logan, np Mrs. Lucile B. Sheffield was a special guest Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Spainhower in Bountiful where she gave her program on The Paradise of the South Sea Islands and related an experience of stilling the elements during a guests hurricane. Tweny-fiv- e attended the special program. LEASE Wife: The little woman whod rather mend your ways than your socks. Flashes, Louisville, Ky. PICK-U- P 136 open-en- d Per Month 646 North Main. Layton, Utah (With this ad) Off on Furniture Cleaning or 773-50- 00 FREE ESTIMATES ADVERTISEMENT SPEAKING OF MONEY THE COST OF WEDDING BELLS Clark President of Davis County Bank By Ezra T. always easy to identify the brides father at a wedding. He was the one with the worried look on his faee. He knew he was going to pay all the bills. The man with the jovial smile and relaxed expression was the groom's father. What may have been true a few A few years ago it was ago is all changed today, according to people who are experts on this sort of thing. years of expenses most wedding receptions are now more The divided evenly between the bride's and tin groom's marriageable age. ONLY 36 month PHONE 20 $fl K95 -- Here lease Buy back price $1,850 00 Otter expires July 1, 1976 THIS WEEK ONLY is a sample breakdown for the little flower girl, corsages for the mothers of the bride and groom, single flowers to be worn in the lapel bv the groom, two fathers and the male attendants. The florist's bill also included two large vases of flowers for the church ami the runner which was rolled down the aisle to protect the bride's train. The wedding breakfast and the reception either in the afternoon or evening remain the responsibilities of the bride's parents. The cost here can be low budget, modest, or elaborate depending upon one's personal wishes and financial state. Some halls and party centers are prepared to offer a package arrangement for receptions. For a fixed charge per person - it could range from as little as $3.50 a head lo $15 - everything is included from e the use of the hall to a meal, fees all fur the the waitresses including and other attendants. It is also possible to rent a hall and to have some outside caterer provide all the food, service, and decorations. One new trend for the reception is ming commonplace. If there is to be a bar, or if refreshments are to lie served, the groom's parents are expected to provide these. The rehearsal dinner is also provided by the groom's parents. A simple way to do this is to plan in advance with a nice restaurant that has private dining rooms and to order the same meal for everyone. Allow $7.50 per person, although it is easy to find lower or higher trices, according to taste. There's no doubt that the cost of hearing wedding bells is high - hut at least the expense is being divided more equally between families nowadays. -- parents. This should he comforting to parents of anv voting enplo who have plans lo inarch to the altar. . . comforting, that is. unless your daughters got married under the old system and now your sons are of The Handy Little LUV dolls of all remove dog and cat odors under today s new rules of etiquette, along witli an estimate for each item: The clergyman's honorarium is taken care of by the groom. l)ftciiding upon the elaborateness of the ceremony and the setting. it can range front $15 to $50 and more. The groom is also expected to reimburse the organist and the soloist, if any. 'Hie flowers, under today's generally accepted procedures, are the responsibility of the groom's parents. There is a wide range here, drctidiiig upon the lavishness of the ceremony. One recent father of the groom rejtorls a floral bill of $250. That provided the bride's bouquet, bouquets for the bridesmaids, a floral arrangement |