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Evening star., 1949-04-29
Books on Handicrafts
They Add to Americana

ing have come through the years.
In her book entitled. How to
Hook Rugs" Mrs. Harry King sets
forth. step by step. the rudiments
Of this technique. Many Of the old
favorite patterns are given and
colors are indicated, but every en-
couragement is given the novice to
express her own personality.
Martha Batchelder In her art Of
Hooked Rug Making" illustrates
her technique with many of the
more abstract designs. For those
who have q collection Of old ma
terials at hand and are blessed
with q desire for a leisure time
activity Edith Louise Aliens rug
making Craft" is recommended.
Embroidery is still another pur-
suit that affords the average
woman real satisfaction through
accomplishment. And this. too, is
an ancient art in which European
peoples for generations have
shown extraordinary achievement.
From samplers preserved in
museums we have learned how
particularly intricate stitches were
made and 1t remains only for the
modern woman to adapt these
stitches to her own uses and
needs. To learn to do this the
book entitled. THE COMPLETE
book entitled. THE Complete
Book of Embroidery and Embrod-
cry Bitches" by Catherine Chris
topher will be very helpful.
1t Is acknowledged that needle
craft is the American woman's
heritage, but other handicrafts
have, due to chronological ad--
vances, In recent years come to the
forefront. More general recog-
milton of the therapeutic value in
herent in any activity that en-
cages the mind and hands may
also have given rise to the current
interest in the newer type Of
homecrafts.
To meet the need Of those
wanting help In developing or
perfecting a handicraft skill a
booklet entitled, ARTS and Crafts:
A photography for Craftsmen.
has been prepared by Mr.. Erwin
o. Christensen. Curator. Index Of
American Design. This very use
full photography has just been
published by the National Gallery
of Art and is available from the
gallery at so cents q copy. This
booklet covers such subjects as
Basketry. Bookbinding. Clocks and
Watches. Dyeing. Glass, Herbs,
Rope Work, Shell and Paper Craft,
Soap Carving and Toy Making.
Decoration Design Embroidery,
Knitting, Quilting and Stenciling
are among the more popular sub
jects.
No discussion on the subject of
handicrafts would be complete
without a mention Of the rural
handicraft movement in the
United States. While this move
ment is motivated by the eco
nomic need Of a region, Allen
Eaton says in his "Handicrafts OF
the Southern Highlands" that its
other purpose is to demonstrate
the enjoyment and social and rec
reational rewards found in the de-
velopment and perfection Of skills.
Mr.. Eaton's book. valuable to those
engaged in handicrafts either for
pleasure or profit, is an engross-
ing story Of q segment Of our
country.
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D, Hesa
A~ssses sMsss

Ifae ygssng esaxsEae&ssosxan - CT
her vacation. many a. egssraossf
thinks. s. weeks In The wear, sGi
o good. hard working raaas krsows
that lsnI SO She wcfS oessy
however. that ~two weeks with
pay" makes for b very ~osaossf fal
phrase and makes The other 50
weeks in the year not too hard 10
take
Careless parehsses bad packing
and o general rslsa-rsaSh can 90 q
lot to mar the perfect vacation
picture.
The wise btaSlnrss szi has
planned this approaching saea.
ton with much care. o~ II ZIP
TO Canada. Virginia Beach. B~E-
muda. or . trip home 70 Artncna
10 see the folks
She knows that unnecessary
clothes only make . suitcase
heavier and she really imprwSses
very few with the three oE fog,
changes = day SHE Il have 10 rnase
to show them of Before actually
getting down 10 the mechanics O.
packing she's asked about the place
she's going, This she can ootaif,
from either writing to . travrl
agency or by asking some one who
has already been, II your gtrl
friend says 20 wear ''Bernada
shorts" tthey are longer than short
shorts, when bicycling In Berma-
ds. she knows what shes talking
about They do.
In planning your wardrobe re-
member O vacation has q begin
ming and m end sorry that's Tho
way Ii always Is, and this means
travelling to and from your des'
tination. Travel IN q cool wrinkle.
resistant outfit. II may be = dres:
and cotton coat OF an expcrtls
tailored lightweight summer suit
II you are planning 70 swim
O lot think on the one peioe
bathing suit. Its natural fol-
tanning when the suit has either
detachable straps or straps tha,
you may tuck In. Coordinate
your beach clothes rs much ~
possible so that you can practics
| . bit OF fashion deception. Nc
one actually has TO know just how
many clothes you did bring OF
your vacation.
In packing your vacation
treasures" Carol Lane. travel ex.
pert tells us it's simply - matter
OF simplicity and organization, "
She advises: ~ List everything
you need and paste IL inside the
case cover: t2l check of each
item as you lay II on the bed
90 start packing the heaviest
articles on the bottom. opposite
the case handle: q, group re.
lated articles together. cosmetic:
in q small case, underwear and
hosiery together. etc: tSl place
tissue paper in folds Of skirts
blouses. jackets. and the dresses
you don't wish to wrinkle terribly
90 fill in empty spaces will
Tighter. more plant articles.
Pack in Q small travelling iron
Take along accessories that ma!
be worn with . number OF en-
sembles. Don't take giant sizr
Of cosmetics In your case. You1
wind up leaving some behind be
cause your suitcase won't hol'
them.
For the sake OF mercy and you
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s&A~AAc ~~o~s
The story Of quilts is fascinat-
ing one. Collectors are spending
time and effort to acquire rare
items. While the art is old, it
rose to new heights in artistry
during the 18th and 10Th
centuries when sentiment and
utilitarian purposes united in
beauty under the ingenuity Of the
pioneer women of America. The
body of literature on the subject
is growing and several books in
the field have made valuable con-
tributionS to Americana, for to
many Of the old quilts extant
today is attached the history Of
q community. the genealogy Of O
family, or memories Of q loved one
Of long ago.
Among the books designed to
stimulate interest in this art are
american Quilts" by Elizabeth
Wells Robertson; "Old Patchwork
Quilts and the Women Who Made
Them" by Mrs. Ruth H. Finley,
and "Old Quilts" by William Rush
Dunton. These books offer in
formation indispensable for an
appreciation of quilts, especially
Of the album and applique types.
AS pioneer mothers and young
wives moved westward to new
homes they perpetuated the story
of their experiences in the designs
of their patchwork quilts. Such
patterns as Goose In the Pond,
Drunkard's Path, Pine Tree Bears
Paw. Log Cabin and Risi Ig Sun
originated with these cou hgeous
women and are popular ! stterns
today. Ruby Short Mel i'm in
her Zone Hundred and Or Patch
work Patterns" tells ti story of
these names. This Is one Of the
few books that show. actual cut
ting and quilting designs. and that
suggests materials and indicates
the yardage necessary.
Women have often been ac-
eused Of following leader. The
diversity of pattern, design and
color in feminine-wrought handi-
crafts proves the inaccuracy OF
such q verdict. The natural Gre
alive urge in most women in
spires them to use new mediums
for seif-expression. The hooked
rug is such q manifestation. Rug
hooking is an ancient craft, but
refinements In design and color
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Of white terry

Of white terry
cloth. The cot
tu, from BE-
ginning to end"
vocotion word
robe is q popu-
lor and intelli-
gent choice for
mony q young
business Girl.
Cotton moy be
Ioundered eosi-
Iy is cool. and
moy be worn
oil summer long
once you return
from your vo-
cotton spree.
Evening star., 1949-04-29
BY Dorothy D. Meson
gdifsrioI end Rsssereh Assisienf.
D. c. pvbffc libsofy

IGaest Colunanist for Betty Miles,
Quilting, embroidery. weaving
and other home crafts have for
centuries been satisfying the Gre
atiye impulses of women. The
Evening star., 1949-04-29

basic craving
for beauty and
sen-expression
in h ere mt in
p q st genera
tions Of women
Of all nations,
an d satisfied
t gh the
p e r lection Of
skills in design
and color, is our
heritage today.
True, there
have been fads
in handicrafts
as in every
Evening star., 1949-04-29

In your two
W e e s-with-
pay" wardrobe.
include the olI-
purpose geo
metric print
cotton dress.
the posteI-e col
ored or white
pique evening
gown with the
d e toch q b lie
eve and
fichu tire q t.
ment, the dark
chombroy suit
dress, and O
summing outfit
Laurel outlook., 1949-04-20
Age Certificates
Required Of Minors

Alfred R. Anderson state COM
missioner of agriculture, labor
and industry, cautions Montana
employers to obtain age certifi-
Gates for all minors in their en-
ploy as a safeguard both to the
operator and the employer.
Employers must have on file
an age certificate for each minor
employed, available for inspec-
ton in event the age of any
minor is questioned by an in
spector of the state division of
labor or an inspector from the
United States department of la
Dor.
A minor is defined as a male
person, less than 81 years of age
or a female person less than IL
years of age.
Employers can obtain a supply
of the forms from the division of
labor at Helena, or any public
employment office.
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BEGIN REMODEL|NG
OF WOLO co. STORE

o. M. Void company launched
an extensive remodeling program
early this week for it's main
store at the intersection of Main
street and First avenue.
A partition hitherto separat-
ing the dry goods section from
the mems store division is being
removed and will be replaced
with a series of pillars to sup
port upper stories that are oc-
cupied as offices and apartments.
The plan, it was said early
this week, is to make the ground
floor into one large space, with
the dry goods, ladies' ready-to-
wear, mems store and grocery
departments separated by divid-
ing structures of less than eye
height.
The work is expected to take
or three weeks.
Laurel outlook., 1949-04-20
Change Date Of
P. T. A. Meeting
To April 18th

The date for the April meeting
of the Laurel Parent Teacher as
ISOLATION has been changed to
Thursday, April %, instead of
the usual Wednesday of the
month, F. E. Mayes, president,
announced this week. The time,
1880, and the place, the high
school auditorium, remain un-
changed. The switch in dates
was made because of the con-
flict with the class play which
is to be held April &c and 81
in the high school auditorium.
Mrs. j. G.. Macdonald, pro-
gram chairman, announced that
the program for the meeting will
be on school legislation. M. C.
Gallagher, superintendent of
schools in Billings, and T. E.
Pemberton, county superintendent
of schools, will be guest speak
r Gallagher and Pemberton
attended a meeting of state
school officials recently in Hell
ena to discuss new school legis-
lation.
Music for the April meeting
will be directed by Mrs. Winona
Denny, music instructor for the
local grade schools, who plans
to present choral school groups
Laurel outlook., 1949-04-20
Mrs. Fishers Sister
Dies In California

Miss Katherine Shupak, SO,
sister of Mrs. NJ. L. Fisher of
Laurel, died April Z at her home
in San Francisco. Funeral serv-
ices were the following Monday
at 10 a. m. at a mortuary, and
burial was in Holy Cross ceme-
terry. Miss Shupak visited here
a month in 1897 and again in
October 1947. She was a nurses
aide at a hospital in San Fran
cisco.
A native of Belfry, where some
some members of her family
still reside she was the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Shupak.
Sisters and a brother surviving
are Mrs. Helen Thomson of
Brisbane, Calf, Mrs. Mary Vir-
gil of Seattle, Mrs. Margaret
Cruel of Belfry, Mrs. Fisher of
Laurel and Rudolph Shupak of
Bridger.
Mrs. Fisher, who attended the
funeral, returned to Laurel Sat
urday.
Laurel outlook., 1949-04-20
ENTERTAIN
DISTRICT MEETING

Laurel aerie No. 2546, Fra
ternal Order of Eagles, was host
Sunday, April 10, at a special
meeting for visiting officers and
members of the Hardin, Red
Lodge and Billings aeries. John
Gillen, worthy chaplain of the
Montana state aerie, was in
charge of the meeting and spoke
regarding the interests and ac-
Invites of communities and the
aeries' place in the communities.
He also explained how local
aeries sponsor and assist youth
programs, one of the detectives
of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
William Huff, district director,
outlined various projects the
aeries may sponsor.
A class of candidates was in
itiated in honor of the district
meeting and the visiting officers
and members. Following the
meeting the ladies' auxiliary
served a much enjoyed baked
ham dinner.
Bowling teams from the visit
ing aeries played off match
games at the Palace Lanes.
At the meeting of the Laurel
aerie Monday, April IS, a dona-
ton of $25 was made to the Boy
Scouts. Several reels of film
shown, after which refresh
ments we're served.
1t has been announced by the
grand aerie that all local aeries
will sponsor a broadcast, Era
.ernally Yours" from KGHL
Saturday evenings from 9 to
):15.
Laurel outlook., 1949-04-20
COMMERCIAL CLUB
RAISES THIRD Of
BY MAIL
Response To Date Is $1,000
Experiment G~ratifies
Clubs Officers

Approximately $1,000 has been
collected by mail in the past 10
days for the Laurel Commercial
Clubs 1949 budget of $4,000.
The secretary, Hugh Sweeney,
said the clubs officers are much
pleased with the response to the
appeal for funds with which to
carry on the organizations ac-
tivities. So far there has been
no personal solicitation.
About $50 letters were sent to
the membership the week of
April 10, giving a detailed ac-
count of expenditures proposed
for the remainder of '49. The
budget was shown broken down
by committees, showing amounts
in dollars and percentages of the
total.
Retail trade and publicity calls
for the largest amount, "a per
cent. The recreation committee
has been assigned 16 per cent;
road committee, 1857 per cent;
and general fund (care of build
ing and national and state dues),
Is per cent. Other committees
for which budget provisions of
lesser amounts have been made
are national affairs, housing,
industries, aviation and tour
lsts. A II per cent item is for
he reserve fund.
This is the first time the an
lual solicitation has been con-
by mail. Those failing to
respond will be interviewed by a
soliciting committee.
Secretary Sweeney said that
very response by mail lessened
he work of people already busy.
Laurel outlook., 1949-04-20
ROsselOt In Navy
This
Week Off Coast

Great Lakes, ILL.,, April 90
James E. Rosselot fireman ap-
prentice, USN, son of DR.. and
Mrs. R. j. Rosselot of Laurel,
is to participate in a series of
"hunter-killer" exercises off the
coast of southern California this
week while aboard the aircraft
carrier USS Bairoka.
Hunter-killer groups were first
used by the navy during World
war II when the sinkings of al
lied shipping reached a stagger-
ing toll in the Atlantic. A group
consists of a small aircraft car
rier and a number of destroyer
escorts. The carriers planes r
constantly aloft, searching for
enemy submarines. Upon sight
ing one, the plane signals for a
assistance while simultan-
attacking with depth
charges and bombs.
Laurel outlook., 1949-04-20
Merchants Team
R%eOrganizes For
Baseball Season

DR.. w. A. Mccormick an
nounced this week that the Lau-
rel Merchants baseball team is
being reorganized for the coming
season and that contributions
from sponsoring merchants and
other businesses will be much
appreciated. He said that mail
ing the checks to him will save
him time from solicitation, which
he can devote to the team in
stead.
The club had a successful sea-
son last year that was very much
enjoyed by the young men men,
bers.
Laurel outlook., 1949-04-20
Dixon Maintains
RIB = 29s Used In
Recon. Of Weather

North Guam Air Force Base,
April 20.-Francis P. Dixon, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Dixon of
Laurel, was recently promoted
from corporal to sergeant. He
is presently a member of the
514th weather reconnaissance
squadron Every long range) sta
toned on the tropical island of
Guam.
Sergeant Dixon performs du-
ties as an airplane mechanic on
the RB-29 Superfortress aircraft
and is responsible for the main
tenance and repair of those air.
While performing the
squadron mission of typhoon and
weather reconnaissance the planes
fly over vast expanses of ocean
in all kinds of weather, making
perfect maintenance of all parts
of the airplanes absolutely nee
essary.
Laurel outlook., 1949-04-20
G.. N. GROSS REVENUE
HITS ALL TIME HIGH

st. Paul, April 20.-Gross rev.
enues of Great Northern railway
reached an all-time high in 1913
PIC y million dollars compared
with 1913 q millions in 1947-F.
j. Gavin, president, advises in
the company's sixtieth annual re-
port to stockholders.
Gavin attributed the railways
largest gross income to the record
peace-time volume of freight,
moving under higher rates neces-
STATED by continually increasing
wage and material costs.
While last years net income of
slightly more than 81 u millions
greater than in 1947, Gavin en-
phasized the necessity for sub
stantially increased working cap
ital because Of higher payrolls
and greater costs of materials,
requirements and improvements.
The report says the 1913
bought 80 per cent as
much Great Northern freight
service and 65 per cent as much
passenger service as in 1888, al
though the same dollar bought
only SO per cent as much wheat
and even smaller quantities of
beef cattle, hogs and butter as
it did 10 years ago.
The railways fixed charges of
~ millions in 1913 were the
lowest in so years. Operating ex-
penses of slightly mor than 1872
millions we're nearly 10 millions
above 1947, due chiefly to high
er wage and materials costs.
The railways directors last
year authorized expenditure of
81 millions dollars for additional
liesel locomotives and freight
md passenger cars, including a
leet of new Empire Builder
rains.
Laurel outlook., 1949-04-20
ROD AND GUN CLUB
MEETING IS CALLED

Sec. C. G. Scott mailed notices
this week to all committee mem.
bers of the Laurel Rod and Gun
club for a meeting at the club
house in Riverside park Sunday,
April "a, to make plans for the
annual spring stag party which
will climax the membership cam
paign now in progress. He also
called attention to the condition
of the building and grounds and
suggested that the membership
donate some labor for repairs
and cleanup.
The work session is to begin
at 10 o'clock Sunday morning,
for "the club house is sorely in
need of attention." the notices
said. A business meeting will be
convened by the president, DR..
d. A. Nottingham, at 2 in the
afternoon to arrange for the stag
The food and refresh
ment committee is instructed to
prepare a lunch for this meeting.
If there is time, the traps will
be opened for a few rounds after
the meeting.
"Come out, sportsmen," the
secretary urges. Lets clean up
our back yard so we can go fish
Laurel outlook., 1949-04-20
Sullivan Is Graduate
At Stanford u. With
Mathematics Degree

Stanford University, Calf,
April 20.-Names of 800 students
who graduated from Stanford
University at the end of the
winter quarter have been an
nounced by President Wallace
Sterling.
Degrees were awarded by ac-
ton of the academic council to
PAL undergraduates and 149 stu
dents doing advanced study.
Graduates will receive their di-
plomas in June at the regular
commencement exercises held
once a year.
Among those graduating at the
end of the winter quarter was
Oliver Russell Sullivan of Laurel
a bachelor of science de-
gree in mathematics, faculty of
humanities and sciences.
Laurel outlook., 1949-04-20
Legion Auxiliary
HOnOrs Presidents

Meeting Tuesday at the home
of Mrs. Cassie Calvert, the Amer
lean Legion Auxiliary honored
past presidents OF the local or
ganization. The program topic,
"Your Year." included a report
by the past presidents on the
highlights of their respective
years as heads of the group.
The prize for the best report
went to Mrs. Edrie Hilgert. A
gift to each of the honor guests
was presented by Mrs. Esther
Sterrett.
On display were al afghan
and a pillow top, made by the
past presidents group, to be
sent to the Veterans hospital at
Fort Harrison. Announcement
was made that a group of Auxil-
larry members will meet at the
home of Miss Valma Shay at 9
a. m. Monday for a breakfast
preceding a membership drive.
Lunch was served by Mrs. Ed
ma Mae Hoppel, Mrs. Nina Smith
and Mrs. Calvert.
Laurel outlook., 1949-04-20
Circles Meet For
Candlelight Service

The five circles of the Wo-
mans Society of Christian Ser
vice met at the Methodist church
for a Good Friday candlelight
service conducted by Rev. W.
p. Gauer. Two selections were
sung by Mrs. L. Burr Conrad of
Billings, accompanied by Mrs. j.
H. Albertus.
Following the program, a silver
tea was served in the church
parlors with approximately so
attending.
Hostesses were Mrs. W. A.
Freeberg, Mrs. L. l.. Smith, Mrs.
A. j. Motzko Mrs. A. E. Leuth-
old and Mrs. Paul Wilson.
Laurel outlook., 1949-04-20
Mayor Sets Cleanup And Paint-Up
Period For All Next Week In CITY

Mayor Peter D. Thomson has
designated Cleanup and Paint
Up week for the period begin
ming Monday, April 25, and end
ing Saturday, April 80. He is
sued a proclamation to that eff
feet this week. Residents are
asked to collect all refuse and
unsightly material hat may have
accumulated during the winter
and place it in alleys for collec-
ton by city-operated equipment.
The proclamation said:
l, Peter D. Thomson, mayor of
the City of Laurel, hereby pro-
claim the week of April 25 to
80, inclusive, to be designated as
Cleanup and Paint-Up Week
for the City of Laurel.
The City promises its full CO.
operation in cleaning up tin cans,
tree trimmings, bushes, lawn
clippings and excess garbage that
may have accumulated.
1t is requested that all such
matter be placed in the alleys so
it will be easily accessible and
speed up the process of handling
by city crews. Such refuse should
be either in cans or piles so that
no time will be lost in picking
it up.
The Frightening effect of paint
is respectfully called to the at
tention of all residents.
The cleaner and better look