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Evening star., 1953-12-26
BY Vivion Brown

Why not put some windows in
your drapery valances2 These
little peep-holes in the valance
board provide charming frames
for drapery fabric.
Before having your board cut,
sewing center experts suggest
cutting a paper pattern the ex-
act window width desired plus
the corner returns at each end.
That way you can try different
depths and proportions. VAL
ances are usually from one
eighth to one-Sixteenth the
length of the drapes.
Line the valance material and
draperies with a solid color CO.
ordinated to room furnishings so
that a quick change-over in
decor may be achieved by re-
versing the pieces.
The valance is the width of
the window plus l inch for seam
allowance. Allow three times
depth Of valance board blus one
half-inch seams for pleated val
ance. Lining is cut to the same
size.
Stitch material and lining
right sides together. leaving one
end open 8 or 10 inches. Turn
to right side and press. Slip
stitch section left open.
To lay valance pleats work
from top, making each pleat
about 2 inches deep. The second
pleat overlaps the first -one,
about. three-fourths its depth.
The third pleat overlaps the
second and SO on until the en-
tire piece is pleated. Stitch
across each end to hold pleats.
Reversible draperies involve
little more yardage and sewing
time than simple drapery lining
but there is a slight difference in
the making of the draperies.
Here are suggestions recommend
ed by sewing centerS:
To measure the width Of q
pair Of draw draperies, measure
your window from jamb to jamb
Evening star., 1953-12-26

select for the walls. rug and
draperies?
Answer Chocolate brown
would be q good wall color as
q background for the maple fur
niture in the dining room Of your
new home. For the rug I sug-
gest green and for the draperies
provincial pattern in green,
brown and coral on a beige back
ground.
Question-We are in the midst
Of redecorating our living room
and would like some help. The
wallpaper has pattern in white
on a turquoise background and
the woodwork will be off-white.
At one end of the room is an
alcove with shelves built in.
have always had only books on
the shelves but was wondering
Evening star., 1953-12-26
More Homeowners
Seek Devices for
ACKNOWLEDGING
By D. M. Derwin

Our homes cost far more an6
are worth more today than q
generation ago. The average
home owner is not only inter-
ested in protecting his invest
n1ent. but IN improving it.
Also we have come to place
more value on comfort, not only
our own and our faYnily's, but
also our friends.
These factors have helped the
air-conditioning industry.
One of the country's electrical
manufacturers recently intro
duced a new line of window-type
room air conditioners. In con-
structing and designing their
new units they realized that the
field would be highly competi-
tive. They sought to produce a
superior product both in appear
ance and in engineering.
OF their five models available
ranging from 12 to 1h horse
power, three feature push-but-
ton controls with a choice of 10
comfort zones, while the other
two feature dial-type controls
with six settings.
All are equipped with draft
free grilles, individually adjust
able to direct the flow of condi-
toned air up. down, left, right
or in combinations of directions.
To increase unit efficiency in
year-around use. heating ele-
nnents are built into the "a and 1
horsepower models. and thermo-
states are standard equipment on
these models.
With a sleek outside appear
ance to harmonic with contem-
porary furniture, all models in
this line boast concealed con-
trolls that are easily accessible
at a no-stoop level beneath the
cabinet lid. Cabinet design was
selected so that it would blend
G1th any decor or motif in to-
days. home.
Luminous Switch Caps.
A goodly number of painful,
though not necessarily serious,
accidents occur in homes at
night. An adult or a child may
awaken in the dark and, in FUN
bling for the light switch, walk
into or fall over objects in the
dark. Now available is a lumi-
nous toggle-switch cap which
glows soft blue-white glow that
is easy to see in the dark. In
Stallation couldn't be any SIM
pier. Just push the cap on the
toggle switch and it stays in
place indefinitely. Exposure to
light recharges the glow.
For further information, please
write to Mr.. Derwin, Room 724,
The Star Building, inclosing self
addressed, stamped envelope for
reply.
Evening star., 1953-12-26

couch. q desk, desk chair, chest
Of drawers and easy chair. In
stead Of the same plaid foI
draperies as the bedspread use
plain red denim with q wood
cornice covered with the plaid
Paint the walls and woodwork
yellow and get a cotton shag
rug in deep green. .
Question: have an old three
panel screen that ! would like
to fix up. The frame is oak and
the panels are brown burlap
Should I paint the burlap or re-
place it with something else?
Have you any suggestions?
Answer-Refinish the frame of
the screen with black lacquer.
Cut plywood to fit the panels and
cover the pieces with wallpaper
A paper with a Chinese pattern
in gold, red and turquoise on q
black background would be very
effective and would practically
give you a new screen to add a
decorative note to the living
room or dining room.
QuestiOR-We are building a
ranch-type home and would like
some color suggestions for the
dining room. The furniture is
maple. What colors should we
Evening star., 1953-12-26
i. Survey
Continued From Page BID

ton, said today he had recent
ly talked to a number Of
builders who said they were
preparing to go ahead with
construction of more houses
in 1854 than they had under
taken this year.
II am thinking of three
.huilderS-all substantial-and
to a man they all plan to build
more houses in 1854 than they
did in 1853" Mr.. Bethel said.
+: "One built 100 houses this
year and plans 130 in 1854"
!: he said. Another built 481
this year and plans 500 next
year. The third built 200 in
/: 1853 and plans 325 next year."
f. There are, of course, some
builders who were in the mar
ket heavily this year who ex-
pect to cut production a bit.
Others may decide to lay off
entirely. But the trend for
F: 1854 at the moment-on the
basis of what builders say
doesn't appear to be for less
/, activity. but for as much as,
or more than this year.
In one case, a builder said
he decided to go slow this year
because he didn't like the
looks of things so well for
1883" Today, he's back in
business with some over
medium price houses, and Is
readying q small new develop
ment of moderate-price houses
for next year.
II figure this years an elec-
ton year and the administra-
tons not going to let things
60 to the dogs this year any,
way" he said. Maybe I'm
wrong, but I personally think
It's going to be a good year"
Another thing that a lot
of builders rightly or wrongly
seem to rely on heavily is
Washington's historical posi-
ton as a relatively prosperous
part Of the country, no matter
what economic weather exists
elsewhere.
you've got to be an op-
timist to be in this business,
anyway" said one. "And, for
my money. it's easier and safer
to be an optimist in Washing
ton than anywhere else"
Evening star., 1953-12-26
Heat Saved byCIosing
Crawl Space Beneath
Many Small Homes
By Douglas Tuomey

A large percentage Of the small
homes built during the past 10
years are one and one-half story
structures with crawl-space un-
der the house and attics which
can be finished of at the own
er'S will.
Many Of these have openings in
the foundation walls which are
protected by some type Of grille
or latticework panels, and most
of them have the heating pipes
exposed beneath the floor.
AS a result Of this arrange
ment, there is great loss Of
heating energy. The owners
wonder why the house cannot
be kept comfortable during cold
weather and why the floors seem
so chilly.
The plain answer is that the
heating plant is trying to warm
all outdoors instead of confining
its energy to the inclosed area
of the house.
All openings beneath a house
must be closed up for the win
ter. The job is very simple and
consists merely of cutting pan
els which can be properly fas-
tened with screws to the frame
around the opening. When
screws or catches are used, the
panels can be removed when
warm weather returns and the
panels stored away for use the
following year.
When the area beneath a house
is tightly closed up the exposed
heating lines will warm it and
the lines themselves will not be
chilled.
Another benefit is that this
heated area beneath the house
will make the floors more COM
Portable and they in turn will
have the same effect on all the
rooms above them.
(Released by The Bell Syndicate, Ine.)
Evening star., 1953-12-26

If it is a newer idea to use all
or some decorative pieces such
as small pitchers. flgurines, etc.
Also should the back of the
shelves be lined with the wall
paper or should they be painted? {?
If so. what color?
AnSwer-Using books with COL
orful bindings as well as inter-
esting and attractive decorative
objects on the bookshelves in
your living room will add interest
to that end Of the room. Paint
the back of the shelves off-white
as you intend to have the wood
work.
Evening star., 1953-12-26
Watch Those CoIors if You Want Attractive Home
BY Betty Lenohon

One does not have to be a pro-
fessional decorator to achieve a
pleasing, inviting atmosphere in
the home. Any homemaker can
do this by careful planning and
the judicious use Of color.
Nothing adds more to the
charm of a room than an ap-
pearance Of its having been lived
in and enjoyed. In striving for
an artistic effect, the functional
value Of furniture, the import
ance of good arrangement for
comfort and convenience, and
the soothing qualities Of q har-
monious color scheme are often
lost sight Of. and the result is
usually rather drab. uninter-
esting room.
The living room illustrated
shows excellent arrangement. In
it every bit Of available space
has been used to the best adj
vantage. The simple Adam fire.
place provides a center Of in
terest around which are grouped
large sofa, oversize travertine
cocktail table and a pair Of COM
Portable armchairs arranged for
easy conversation.
Chests. in an antique marble
lied finish, flank the fireplace
and provide storage space for
cards, games and linens. A game
table and small, easy-to-move
chairs are strategically placed in
front of the window for unob-
structed light and remoteness
from traffic.
In addition to the good ar
rangement of the furniture
pieces. the color scheme also is
responsible for the pleasant,
lived-in atmosphere of the room.
The walls and woodwork are
painted a light shade Of tur-
quoiSe: the yellow ceiling is
picked up in the sheer silk gauze
floor-length curtains in a pastel
citron yellow.
The deep-pile wall-to-wall car
peting in gold adds q luxurious
touch to the room. The cover
ing on the sofa, as on the easy
chairs, is a cotton glazed chintz
with a fruit-and-flower pattern
in turquoise and yellow on a
charcoal background.
Bright color accents are pro-
vided by the coral upholstery of
the Regency bench and small
side chairs.
Answers to Questions.
Question: have just bought
some new furniture for my living
room-a sofa in persimmon, a
chair in gray and another chair
in dark green. What colorS
would you suggest for the walls,
a rug and draperies? Also, as the
room is quite small, what type
and how many lamp tables
should I use?
Answer-Chartreuse would be
a good color for the walls of
your living room. For the rug
I advise gray; for the draperies,
a pattern on a black background.
Since the room is small, three
lamp tables should be adequate,
a small one at either end Of
the sofa and a larger one be-
tween the two chairs.
Question: am furnishing a
bedroom for my 6-year-old son.
I would like to use a single bed
in the room; what type of bed
room set should I buy? I have
a bedspread that I would like
to use in the room; it is a dark
green, chartreuse, black and red
plaid. Should I get draperies to
match? Also. what colors would
be good for the walls and wood
work and rug?
Answer-Furnish your boys
bedroom with individual pieces
in maple instead of a regular
set. Get single bed or studio
Evening star., 1953-12-26
New Store Is Opened

The Miller Building Supply
Co. announced today the opening
OF p new Kitchen Center branch
at 3100 North Washington boule-
ward, Clarendon. Va. Nanny
Miller heads the firm.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-01-22
The AMERICAN WAY
More About Social Security

Another phase of the Social
Security set-up which is badly
in need of correction is the way
the money is handled the
money which is deducted from
your pay and mine and the re-
mittances our employers make
for us in addition to what we pay
AS it is now, the net effect Of
sending this money to Washing
ton is to increase the national
debt. l submit that there isn't
any security for you or me or
anyone else in debt-public or
private.
1t may be hard for you to be-
lieve that your government,
which is supposed to be the very
essence Of honor and integrity,
would force you to buy an old
age pension, whether you want it
or not, then spend the money it
collects from you and your en-
ploycr, leaving nothing with
which to pay your claim when
it becomes due, except a Treasury
Department |. o. U.-But that's
exactly how it is.
Here's how it works. The
money deducted from your pay,
plus an equal amount paid by
your employer, is RENTED to
Washington. When this money
gets to Washington, it is deposit
ed in the general fund of the
Treasury, and is used by the
Treasury to pay the day-to to-day
operating expenses of the Fed
eral Government. In other words,
the money which is supposed to
provide a pension for your old
age is spent as soon as it gets to
Washington.
Once a year Congress apppro-
PIRATES for the Social Security
Board whatever amount the
Board says is necessary to en-
able it to pay operating expenses
and benefits for the next
year. The difference between
what Congress appropriates for
the Board and the total amount
of Social Security collections for
that year is added to the Social
Security Reserve Fund. BY way
of an easily-understood illustra-
ton, let us assume that last year
Social Security collections total
ed $3.5 billion, and that the ap-
preparation for the Board for the
same year was SIS billion. This
would leave 81 billion to be add
ed to the Reserve. Right there is
where the increase in the nation
al debt comes in. A brandnew
Continued on 2-B)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-01-22
ONE GOOD TERM

In opinion good term deserves another
Mayor Homer Johnson announced this week that he
would again be candidate for the office which he now
holds.
During the past two years, Mayor Johnson has given
dignity and grace office which tops any munich
paity.
He has acted with justice and fair mind in everything
which has to his attention
Over and above the conduct of his office Mayor Johnson
also has natural ability to appear programs
excellent aftednner speaker and noted far and wide
his clever jokes.
retired business and former state public health
official under ex-governor Tom Herbert he has back
ground which ideally suited for who heads growing
community.
Although it is extremely early in this non-polcal
campaign is believed that Mayor Johnson will
not have any opposition for his second This speaks
highly of official who has devoted much time the
conduct of his office.
Under the leadership of Mayor Johnson and his council
CALDWELL is moving forward county Backed by
the location of the Caldwell plant Cleveland Graphite
Bronze company there every believe that will
continue to grow.
Caldwell is Wide-awake community. 1t is also
fortunate in having wide-awake retired business
its mayor.
We sincerely glad that Mayor Johnson fit to
ask for another term. He deserves it.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-01-22
Make Life Beautiful
James w. Sullivan

Who is worth more than you
are today?
Since wars usually put the
prices up and cause a factor
known as initiation, it has also
caused the atoms in our body to
rise in price. Before Hiroshima,
physics told us our bodies were
worth approximately 98 cents if
the chemicals it is composed of
were marketed then. Now we
have raised our sights and mans
body is worth a considerable
sum.
Today, atom researchers tell us
that atoms in human body have
an energy of II, 100000 kilowatt
hours per pound, worth $570,000,-
600 or a total of 85,500,000,000
dollars for a $50 pound man.
(From Religion and New Psyche
logy).
Does this make you feel any
better? It's quite difference
between SO cents and that amount
just quoted. Of course, there
may be change, deflation or
something, since these figures
were printed, but this will give
you some idea as to what science
is doing for you.
1t is true from a spiritual
standpoint man is of infinite
worth and he is the highest thing
in creation. Before long, man
will prove his worth. He will
find it out that peace doesn't
come from wars, and that man
can be made happy wherever he
is. Since he is created in Gods
own image, who dares to say,
Il can't" or who can begin to
tell what man is worth?
Then let us do to others as
we want them to do to us and
the law of compensation will
bring to us what we give out.
eve can love because God first
loved u.s."
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-01-22
PRESIDENT "IKE"

Dwight D. Eisenhower took the oath of office at high
noon Tuesday, January TO- in Washington D c. the Gath
president of these United States
With his inauguration entering period for
marks the of the deal and fair deal after 20 long
years.
Just what the future holds for the nation yet be
only matter of opinion but there is in the air certain
confidence that has long been lacking.
The American people firmly believe that President
Eisenhower again lead back from the wilderness
of graft wars, greed, utility and despair to of light
hope peace the world and the hearts of mankind
The president of the United States best be
described in his words when he turned to religion
making the momentous day decision in World War IL At
that time he said and we quote:
81 knew l did not have the required wisdom But |
turned God asked God to give the wisdom yielded
myself to him. surrendered myself And he gave clear
guidance He gave insight to what right and He
endowed with courage to make decision And finally
He gave peace of mind in the knowledge that having
guided by God to the decision could leave the results
him"
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-01-22
THE JOURNAL MAIL BAG

Editor, The Journal:
In practically the closing
hours" of his administration
President Harry S. Truman came
forth in his message to the con-
gress on 'the state of the union"
with direct sharpened arrow
at his Good Old Uncle Joe"
GStalin) in which he warned the
Russian boss what would happen
to his nation, and the entire
civilized world, in the event of
a shooting war" This Harry
should have done in the long
ago and thus saved the lives
and all sorts of injuries of and
to thousands of our American
boys in his Korean police" war
General (PresidenD Dwight D.
Eisenhower would have done so.
However, many Republican
members of the congress, and
many party leaders, approved of
the presidents message insofar
as it applied to and warned old
Joe Stain. the demon, out nix
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-01-22
This Week
in
Washington


Washington was agog over the
inauguration and has talked
about little else. The Inaugural
tion of Dwight Eisenhower will
be, of course, one of the big news
stories of the year. Behind the
scenes, however, speculation con-
tinueS as to whether there is
possibility of split between the
executive and legislative branch
es of the administration in the
very near future.
Most news stories out of the
Capitol during the past week
indicate that the Republican ad-
miniStration is determined to
launch strong legislative pro-
gram that will keep the COP in
control of Congress two years
from now.
A number of news stories have
pointed out that the inaugural
ceremonies skip lightly over
Eisenhower's Army background.
One float touches upon his West
Point period, but that one has a
big football as the point of in
tereSt.
. Meanwhile, as the nation TO-
cuses its attention on Washing
ton, activity in Korea has in
creased during the past week.
Red troops have increased their
pressure against the South
Koreans. The Reds seem to be
trying to break the fighting spirit
of the South Koreans. with bull
lets and propaganda.
The pressure has caused Gen.
Mark Clark to announce that
American soldiers serving be-
hind the lines will have to spend
more time in Korea because OF
shortage of requirements.
This may be part of the reason
the Defense Department has an
nounced a draft of $4,000 for
January, the largest number in
many months. Dispatches indicat-
ed this high draft call may be
continued for much of this year.
Q Elsewhere in the news,
Stalin's much discussed replies
to a number of questions sub
mitted to him by The New York
Times has simmered down to
the belief that it is all propa-
ganda. News analysis this past
week have generally come to the
conclusion that the Stain state
ments represent nothing more
than another Kremlin propa-
Continued On 2-B)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-01-22
FILLED TO OVERLOOKING

Due to the recent rains and melting SHOWS the Caldwell
reservoir this communitys only of water filled
to overflowing.
Less than two months ago. the picture very bleak
and urged to the water supply
in every possible
The community cooperated Fundamentally and in about
five weeks, the water ban lifted.
In recent annual report Frank Buringame of Sharon
presented facts and figures to show that Noble county had
normal supply of rainfall for the year.
In other words what happened in 1852 could easily be
duplicated again in 1858 but to greater extent
Now is the time to correct the water situation at the
Caldwell dam and it interesting to learn that several
concrete steps have already been taken in this direction
Even though the situation is back to normal there
forces already at work to that the situation does not
happen again '~
Several concrete ideas have been advanced and it is
expected that at least two of them will materalze
this
Village officials and others interested must keep the
ball in improving present water supply. Now is the
time to formulate plans for the eventual improvement Of
the Caldwell reservoir.
Next September and October will be too late
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-01-22
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Dear Editor:
W o X Y


Sometimes think people die of worry than anything
else You tell by looking people whether they worrying
about something 1t probably
get into.
Emerson said, Take the thing
for will overtake you"
We had old lady living the Holer spent entire
life for fear she would land
doesn't worry anymore She's in the house
knew who worried for fifty he
have arthrts He doesn't worry anymore either He is in
wheel chair
newly married husband said his wife Darling look
worried Tell what the trouble
now and your troubles mine"
We'll" his wife,
girl New York City who suing
They both worried then
It's hard to get rid of fellow friend
I'll give hundred dollars my worrying me-
That's fine said his friend where's
That's your first worry the reply.
Worry digs deep channel in the
thoughts drift 1t ruins everything do When
worries about bridge before find
ing no bridge he worries because he worried
wasn't there-and then worries because So
Yours for less worry
Uncle SAM Stlle.