Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-05-03
NC Homen7akey
Celebrate Week
At annual Meet

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of National Home Demonstration
Week.
Home demonstration agents
Mrs. Catherine M. Rhoads and
Mrs. Irma L, Bell have announc-
ed that the doors viii open at 10
am. to give visitors an opportun-
ity to view the many exhibits pre-
pared by the local groups. Mrs,
Willard Gartner and Mrs. George
McBain are working with Mrs.
Bell in exhibit planning.
Studies made this year in foods
and nutrition give the basic idea
for several of the exhibits. Look
ing forward to summers fun of
outdoor meals, the Glenmont
Club will show how to construct
an inexpensive charcoal grill.
Mrs. Richard Chase is chairman.
Along the same line, the Glen
mont Village group. under Mrs
Percy Hipsley, will display "A
Market Basket for Good Eating
Food Freezing Shown
Mrs. Robert Stiles of the Der
wood-Shady Grove Club says that
her groups exhibit viii show the
necessary equipment, prepare
tons, and methods for successful
freezing of foods.
Spring and clothing are almost
synonymous to the homemaker.
The Monocacy Club, with Mrs. A.
Leland Clark as chairman, insists
that you Can Make a Dress"
and they will show you how
Furthermore, Homewood II
plans to show how one pattern
can be used to make different
dresses. According to Mrs. Sayre
Shafer, chairman, it's mostly a
matter of trimmings, accessories,
and the use of different types of
fabrics.
Further information in this
field will come from the booth,
Preparation of Material for
Sewing" by the Ednor Club, Mrs.
c. William Albright chairman.
Good Light Considered
Many factors are considered in
proper lighting for the home. The
Damascus Club, Mrs. L. II.
Moore chairman, is preparing an
exhibit to demonstrate how to inn
prove lighting in the home, and
the Glenmont Hills group, under
Mrs. c. w. McAllister, will ex-
hibit Good Light for Eye Com
fort"
LampshadeS that are of correct
size and suitable fabrics also con-
tribute to good lighting. The
step-by-step procedures of max
ing lampshades will be shown by
the Colesville Club. Mrs. William
L. Smith is chairman.
In the field of family life, the
Twinbrook / Club, with Mrs.
Peter Massaro as chairman, is
presenting by request the booth,
"Years to Come" which won first
prize at the Montgomery County
Fair. This exhibit emphasizes
that preparations can be made so
that one may become a happy
useful senior citizen.
Mrs. II. c. Bingham has said
that the exhibit, Building Mental
Health" by the Hermitage group,
will show the many factors of
life that contribute TO mental
health.
Ceramic Art Included
Homemakers' interests and ac-
tivities are not confined to sub
jects that are mainly home eco
Monies. Their studies into the
science of living lead to much ac-
tivity in community needs. and
better understanding in interna-
tional relationships.
In the latter field, Mrs. j. Err.
est Beavin, county chairman of
international relations, is prepar-
ing a display of ceramic art
from many countries, including
Wet Nam, Mexico, Greece, India,
and others.
Mrs. ]. T. Clark of the Chest.
nut Ridge Club says their booth,
which is called international
Neighbors," will feature dolls
dressed in costumes of other
lands.
Several exhibits are based on
the Homemakers' Club activities
to help meet community needs.
One of these is Toys for Con-
valescent Children" Mrs Martin
r. Ries, ST., chairman, says that
the proper toy for the i'll child
may aid greatly in his recovery.
A booth to present some Of the
problems Of civil defense is being
prepared by the Georgetown Vii
lage Club, Mrs. Frank Noble
chairman.
Many clubs sponsor All Clubs
and the activities that lead to bet
ter living for the younger genera
ton win be shown in the booth
entitled For My Club, My Com
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