El Paso Herald-Post from El Paso, Texas • 20

--e-' V' EL PASO THERALD-POST Jhursday June £1974 Create Fashionable Looks Section Page Eight Former Miss America Visits Sands Missile Range El Paso Herald-Fost WmH- wall-covering on the other walls and the fabric on the ottomans repeats one of the colors on the floor (Photo courtesy Armstrong Cork Co) can be achieved wallcovering to gross cloth-type Decorating the home has always been a major source of satisfaction for most women But it can have its frustrating moments too The satisfying part is being involved in a creative enterprise turning a dream into a comfortable and attractive living environment THE FRUSTRATION occasionally sets in when all of the pieces of the decorating jigsaw puzzle seem to fit A room might be almost completed and then no draperies to go with the chair Or the right wallpaper be found to tie together the whole decorating scheme The task been made any easier in recent years with the swing away from solids and colors to patterns and the bright pure essence of color harvest gold is more than likely sunshine yellow Patterns with strong rich character are showing up more and more in home furnishings Faced with the trend to bold pattern and bright color some women have a tendency to back off They worry about making an expensive decorating mistake and who can blame them? TO PUT WOMEN at ease in this situation dozens of wallcoverings and fabrics have been styled to co-ordinate with the cushion-backed vinyl floors With the coordinated materials and the help of a special decorating binder women can assemble more than 700 mistake-proof com-binations of floors wallcoverings and fabrics The shopper simply selects the floor pattern she likes and inserts a Jarge sample into the binder which holds loose-leaf swatches of the other materials An index informs her which wallcoverings and Juy Buys Floral decorations for Independence Day parties and Summer buffets will be in plentiful supply in July according to the Society of American Florists shelves will be well-stocked with gladioli and other cut flowers potted mums and African violets Seasonal flowers making their appearance this month include straw flowers and agapanthus Do-It-Yourself Crafts Made From Candy Boxes Are Hits GUESTS AT WHITE The 1972 Miss America Laurie Lea Schaefer and her husband John Lurie are shown while touring White Sands Missile Range during the stay in El Paso which coincided with Miss Schaefer's appearance in the Yum-Yum at the Adobe Horseshoe Dinner Theatre (US Army Photo) acting just because Miss But not true I started my career when I was three with dancing MIX AND MATCH decorating by having draperies and vinyl team with this floor pattern The fabrics are compatible with her choice She can then compare numerous combinations until she finds the one she likes Zepel-treated to resist stains the fabrics are available in solid colors wide stripes and matching patterns that duplicate the floor patterns The washable vinyl wallcoverings also come in matching patterns as well as subtler stripes and a grass cloth-type finish THE FABRICS may be used for draperies or curtains slipcovers or upholstery tablecloths bedspreads and so on Vinyl floors are comfortable and quiet underfoot thanks to the thick foam backing and the vinyl surface keeps spills and stains on top where they can be wiped up easily The entire line of floors and coordinated wallcoverings and fabrics can be seen at Armstrong Floor Fashion Center stores Now any woman can handle bold patterns and bright colors with the confidence of a professional decorator without the expense of hiring one Edited By Marjorie Walker National Dairy Month and to celebrate members of the press and civic leaders met for -a tour of Price's Creameries followed by a luncheon in the Empire Club has completed a year long modernization and expansion program of the facility Among those enjoying the fascinating tour of different operations and areas were Robert Lee editor of The El Paso Herald-Post William Latham Times editor Dr Bernard Rosenblum head of the City-County Health Department and Roy Chapman president of the Sun Carnival Assn Glimpsed at the luncheon were Sam Young Jr president of the El Paso National Bank Gordon Foster vice president of Farah Manufacturing County Judge UdeU Moore Clyde Anderson county commissioner Dede Roberts and Gary Connell of Mithoff Advertising and amiable Sharon Sims dairy nutrition specialist Others attending the celebration were Bill Thompson of The Herald-Post Mr and Mrs Bob Price Barbara Anderson and her husband Don of Price's Bob Haynesworth Chamber of Commerce president Don Holmberg also from the Chamber of Commerce Glenn Jordan from the State National Bank and Bill Holmes of who led one of the interesting tours Mrs Thomas Howard chairman of scholarship awards for Paso del Norte Chapter of the American Business Assn presented scholarships to Julianne Paraso of 6725 Mor-ningside circle and to T-nnanq Steger of 1456 Backus street Miss Parazo is a graduate of Burges High School She received a bachelor of arts degree and has attended North Texas State and the University of Texas at El Paso Miss Steger is enrolled at West Texas State University Pamela Zoe Elrod has been recommended for a special grant through the national chapter She is an honor -graduate of Brigham Young University and won a best sportswriting award from the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Press Assn Wive? Wanted Taiwan farmers have trouble finding wives because young women are migrating to the industrialized cities representatives of the national 4-H Association said You need to be a smart shopper to find unique and personalized gifts for special occasions just a little Rely on your own at-home creativity and you can come up with a meaningful gift that will be remembered and used for Ysleta OES Chapter Sets Meeting Event Ysleta Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7:30 pm Monday in Ysleta Masonic Hall Mrs Earl League will present a past matron's report Mrs Frank Hubler chairman of the refreshment committee will be assisted by Mrs Cecil Harris Mrs Leo Hamilton and Mrs Robert Monroe Mr and Mrs Harold Courtney worthy patron and matron invite all members of the order to attend a long time Candy boxes jars and tins can be hand-ornamented with an assortment of decorative designs bows colorful papers and braids to make a pretty gift of candy that can become a showpiece and even a tradition Need a gift idea to mark a 'special birthday or anniversary? Buy a box of favorite chocolates or assorted candies then add a personal touch by decorating it with a montage of family photos and other memorabilia A gift as special as this is not likely to be tossed out once the candies are gone Refill the gift box with candy and use it over and over each year to celebrate the same special occasion Chocolates have always been a favorite hostess gift especially at those times when you want to arrive at a party or dinner Dress up a candy box with decorations to match the home decor of your hostess criticism and the movement year as queen prepared me for the sometimes harsh things critics she said a criticism me more if I that year of exposure back to earth was always doing Miss America that I supposed said the a gust of lusty at dinner with officials and the chaperone I Manhattan They off their amusement pointed out that I own time and that I of age they all BY THIS TIME probably everyone in America who watches television or reads a newspaper knows at least something about Laurie Lea background Raised by a mother widowed when Laurie Lea was 10 the 1972 queen attended Ohio University in Athens as a drama and music major Having competed twice before she took the Miss Ohio ordered a title in 1971 and the rest as they almost fell say is history she stands Laurie Lea Schaefer was in-candescently beautiful on the night she was crowned Two years later with some of the incandescence dimmed Miss Schaefer can look back on a mini-career that many would envy She made her professional acting debut opposite John Davidson in during the summer of 1973 Since then she has played in of and and "Star Spangled each time as lead She has made television appearances with Johnny Carson David Frost Dinah Shore and as a guest on My trifle grimly might bother had Coming know 1 things as queen with laughter the pageant ever-present she said with I was on my was legally ordered drinks TIME Everyone except John could have more days around and questions return later Laurie fondly at how marriage moving to and John medical Mexico country seem JoKn Lurie Enjoys Tour WithWife By IfARIAN SINGLETON A young UP at White Sands Missile Range vas nervously anticipating the arrival of a special guest to the range He moved quickly to motion through seemingly endless 'stream of cars passing through the south gate A fleeting little-boy grin embarrassed and defiant crossed his face hope on She-was Laurie Lea Schaefer" Miss America of 1972 And she wasn't on time 'I When she did arrive it was in the back seat of a car-loaded with people The young man probaMy got no more than a glance a the car sped away on its tour of the missile range He stared sadly after a disappearing Miss America and Laurie Lea Schaefer stepped out of the car at Headquarters Building looking well ordinary Gone was the crown gone the glitter and no longer a Miss Schaefer now Mrs John Lurie has been married more than a year He was a newsman for network television sent to interview her Hr is now an aspiring medical student MISS SCHAEFER who uses her o'wii name professionally is at the beginning of an acting career the time of her tour of Whiie'Sands Missile Range she was winding up an engagement at a dinner theater in El Paso Texas John Lurie spoke eagerly of his career been signed to play King and in Toledo this he said aU I can say just now The other dates firm Laurie Lea Schaefer gave that flashing smile from the background want to do heavy drama Ibsen and she said giving the impreesshm of having given it some thought say in Prenuptial Parties Fete Pair A series of prenuptial parties was held to honor Miss Rebecca Ann Phillips and her fiance James Richard Martin prior to their wedding to be held at 7:30 pm Friday Mr and Mrs Richard Bills and Mr and Mrs Ellis held a Mexican buffet honoring the couple in the home in Fattens Fourteen couples attended the affair at which tables were decorated with Mexican dolls and colorful paper flowers A basket of useful household items was presented to the couple A luncheon and bathroom shower honored the bride and was given by Miss Victoria Huchton and her mother Mrs Carolyn Huchton in their home at 815 East Blacker avenue Tables were accented with pink and white the colors Fifty attended a cocktail party and crystal shower given by Mr and Mrs Fred Rister and Mr and Mrs Vernon Adams in the Rister home at 205 Thunderbird drive Mrs John Passero was hostess of a luncheon and kitchen shower honoring the bride which was held in the El Paso Country Club A white cannister set filled with spring flowers centered the table and was presented to the bride Mrs Ralph Karlsruher Mrs Joe Barb Mrs Philip Boswell and Miss Sally Karlsruher held a luncheon in the El Paso Country Club Pink cloths centered with pink and white daisy bouquets decorated the tables A pantry shower honoring the couple was given by Mrs James Heard and Mrs A1 Kimmel in the Heard home at 300 Windrose place Mr and Mrs Dunaway Martin of 425 Stonebluff road parents Of the bridegroom win hold the rehearsal dinner today The rehearsal win be held at 6 pm in the home of the parents Mr and Mrs Phillips Jr of 800 Wingfoote road Vacations Give your house plants a summer vacation by placing them outdoors for the summer in a shady protected area on your patio or porch suggests the Society of American Florists Let them adjust gradually to the outdoors by placing them outside for a few boors a day for a week or so before lettipg them camp out overnight Remember they may need watering more frequently since be exposed to wind was now pressing seemed a little tired Lurie who clearly spent two or three at the range poking asking reporterlike In fact he did for a missile firing Lea Schaefer smiled him know will affect my she said Los Angeles soon will be entering school in Guadalajara Universities in this to think too old for med school So be apart quite a SHE PAUSED for a moment Then that smile flashed once more know we met while I was queen And if we could make it through that we can make it through She turned to follow the group already loaded into cars ready to leave She waved called out that- she hoped to see everyone again Then she was gone BASSETT CENTER KERN (207 CINCINNATI) SPECIAL! COOL COMFY AND JUST NOW sitting at a command briefly between someone child and her husband Miss Schaefer is attentive alert laughing gently in all the right places Every now and then she reaches over to touch his knee It is a very human gesture Nice Moving slowly taking time to sign an autograph for a delighted secretary Laurie Lea Schaefer walked to the missile display talking of Sizzling REG $17 ITS Helen of ANNUAL Choose form all the latest styles and colors for Summer Fall and Winter Our entire slock is new priced to save you sidewalks cooler when you stroll about freely and openly in this wonderful woven sandal light and airy as a soft summer breeze Sport it sportily dress is up to go dressy as you wisn Navywhife redwhite all over white and all over bone Hdbtj) CHEIMONT CENTER 778-4930 McRAf CENTER (9627 Sims) 59V2414 SUNRISE CENTER 751-8000 LORETTO DC LAS CRUCES CENTER 526-9226' 0 203 MILLS 533-1312 303 MILLS 532-2172 A -A Wk I.