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I I I In The Home ficient and flattering to room as new ones with a little renovating and cleaning, Don't throw your old lamps away until you've carefully considered the possibilities of remodeling them. Many times you can give them new life and light. simply by correcting a few of their faults. Steps to Modern Lamps Today's trend toward taller lamps is not only more fashionable but will give you more light than the short ones which were so popular a few years ago. To modernize your table lamps to today's lighting standards and styles a few little steps may do the trick, Taller lamps give a wider spread of light.

Height was added to the short lamp pictured in the inset circle above by mounting it on a four-inch wooden block, finished to match the lamp base as shown in the "after" photograph above. For best lighting results, make sure that your remodeled lamp is at least 25 inches tall. Because the shade on the lamp above was a good size, it did not need to be replaced. However, its yellowed lining was given a coat of flat white (water type) paint to reflect the most light. If you must replace lamp shades be sure to choose new ones of the open type with bottom diameters of at least 16 inches.

Next time the shades on your dressing table lamps need replacing be sure to choose all white or near-white ones. Colored shades, even pastel ones, case unnatural tinted light that makes it difficult to do a natural make- job. Light for make-up should be untinted and this simple precaution will guard against over-rouging. Confine the use of color to trimmings on shades. Lamps For Appearance Sake A few lighting tips can help to make a smart looking home.

In- Rejuvenate Old Lamps For New Life And Light After By Shirley Wheir Assistant Society Editor Old table lamps can be as ef- Before stall an attractive lighting fixture in every room of the home. (New fixtures are larger and more shallow for greater comfort and beauty.) Remember to use tall floor lamps (approximately 59 inches) close to high back or large scale chairs they'll look better just as lower lamps (about 56 inches) are best with low back or small scale chairs. Lamps of similar height or finish can be made to compliment each other by use of matching lamp shades. Plain shades will look well when lamps are placed near figured draperies or near walls with paper of pronounced design. It is advisable not to use too many different lamp shade materials' in any one room--nor shade shapes or colors.

Refresh a room my interchanging lamps now and then. Give Lighting Wide Diffusion In choosing and, integrating the elements of light that we use in a room, it might be well to bear in mind that the most desirable lighting is always one that limits the area of intense light and enlarges the area of general light. It isn't good to have a brilliant lamp in a If you are reading in a chair under a brilliant lamp, you will be absolutely blind to the rest of the room, and if you look up from the book the adjustment that you have to make is really a great strain. Therefore, in a living room or a library, or a room in which you read or work at a desk or at a piano, the best lighting is soft diffusion on over the whole room, and a concentrated amount of light upon the immediate object of the eye's attention. In a dining room, the first consideration should be for the center of the table.

The a soft general lighting should be the area around the focal center of the room. New Idea Club At Faley Home Twelve members and three guests were present when the New Idea club met Tuesday for luncheon 1 at 12:30 o'clock i in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. Rachel Faley. Mrs. John Whitaker acted as joint hostess.

Guests for the afternoon were Mrs. Ray Balmer, Mrs. Christine Kurk and Mrs. Ralph Hilkey. The room and table decorations were comprised of pink cut flowers.

After the business meeting the members spent the afternoon socially and in sewing for the Red Cross. Cushions Upholstering Rebuilt You Would Be At the low cost of completely "spring conditioning" your car's interior! Upholstery repair, a thorough cleaning and the addition of smartly tailored seat covers can do wonders for the inside appearance of your car, Scherf UPHOLSTERY SHOP 125 E. 3rd Phone 1052-L Albany Democrat-Herald Saturday: March 11, 1950 Page 1 Ruthruff Reveals News Of Betrothal Mr. and Mrs. Ward Ruthruff of the Palestine neighborhood in Benton county have announced the engagement of their daughter, Janet Gaye, to Gordon Lee Dery, son of Mrs.

Ruth Dery of Corvallis. The wedding is planned for early fall. Miss Ruthruff was graduated from Albany high school in 1948 and is employed in the clerical department of the Silver Wheel company. Mr. Dery was graduated from Corvallis high school in 1946 and is presently employed in Corvallis.

Shower Honors Bride-Elect One of the pre-nuptial events given to honor Miss Carol Anne Cleaver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Herbert Cleaver, who is to become the bride of Alfred B. Clough, Sunday, March 19, at the First Presbyterian church, was a small informal shower given Thursday evening.

Hostesses for the affair were Mrs. Pete Henshaw and Mrs. Louis Moench at the Henshaw home. Former high school classmates of Miss Cleaver were invited to the event. At the close of the evening a light lunch was served.

Waverly A. Meets At School Tuesday evening the Waverly school Parent-Teacher association met at the school at 8 o'clock with Mrs. Ernest Fletcher, president, in charge. After a short business meeting a program was featured. A motion picture was shown entitled "Clean water," and an informative talk was given by Jack Talbott, acting city engineer on the proposed sewage disposal plant.

A number of feats of legerdemain were given by Henry Kindopp. A pie sale was held with the first and second room mothers serving as hostesses. The next meeting will be held April 11 instead of April 4, as previously scheduled. The change in date was made due to spring vacation. Mrs.

Charles Smith Hostess To Group First Christian church Missionary Society Group No. met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Ben Clelan, 332. South Baker street, for 1 o'clock dessert luncheon, Mrs. Charles Smith acted as hostess to the 14 members and one guest, Mrs.

Rosa Hatch, who were present. Table decorations carried out the theme of St. Patrick's day. Devotionals were led by Mrs, Carl Newport, followed by the business meeting conducted by Mrs. Robert Wright.

Mrs. Otto Lance read a poem, "The Old Fashioned Parson Stubbs." The Aprii meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. H. E. Reynolds, 1114 South Takent street.

you heard "Have latest? the IT'S ALL THE RAGE!" Che Program for Women BEAUTY FASHION FOOD HOMEMAKING MONDAY a.m. THROUGH FRIDAY ALBANY Pay-Less Drug Store PRESCRIPTIONS DRUGS TOILETRIES SUNDRIES TELEPHONE 42 Farewell Affair Fetes Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Eugene Johnston was honored at a farewell party and handkerchief shower Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Fenn Emerson upon leaving to make her home in Seattle.

Mr. Johnston is the field manager for the Charles H. Lilly Co. Attending the affair were the Mesdames: S. E.

Victor, Harold Petersen, Rudy Kohle, Clifford Gilbert, Elmer Burmmier, Otto Shell of Corvallis, Neal Smith, Delbert Jennings, J. A. Ray, Robert Lowrey and the Misses: Laurel Saylor and Phyllis Spencer. Kitchen Shower For Miss Parker A kitchen shower was given Friday evening, March 10 at 8 o'clock in the evening to honor Miss Shirley Parker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Russell Parker, who is to become the bride of John Olson of Napa, Sunday, March 12, at the First Methodist church. The shower was given by Mrs. Oscar Olson and Mrs. Arvid Olson, at the Oscar Olson home in North Albany. Room decorations were arranged by Mrs.

Clifford Walker, aunt of the prospective bridegroom, and depicted a wedding scene with the bride and bridegroom motif, pink carnations, white snapdragons and sprays of pink roses for background for the archway under which the miniature bride and bridegroom stood. Tulips, daffodils and forsythia were used about the rooms. Streamers radiating from central hallway led to the guest of the honor's gifts Each concealed about rooms. gift was accompanied by a rhyme. Contests were staged during the evening by Misses Dorothy and Donna Olson.

At the close of the evening light lunch was served. The guest list included relatives of Miss Parker and Mr. Olson and were: Mrs. Russell Parker, Mrs. John Anderson, Mrs.

Fred Gustaveson, Brownsville; Mrs. George Olsen, Mrs. Wesley Muller, Mrs. Elva Small, Mrs. Wren Small, Mrs.

Kenard Smart, Roy H. Olson, Mrs. Carl Olson, Mrs. Clifford Walker, Mrs. Dick Coates, Mrs.

Cliff Sellin, Portland; Mrs. Ella Smart, Mrs. Perry Parker, Mrs. Fielding Parker, Miss Ann Olson, Miss Donna Olson, Miss Dorothy Olson and the guest of honor and the hostesses. Gold Star Mothers Plan Social Event The regular meeting of the Loyal Chapter of the Gold Star Mothers of America, was held Tuesday, March 7, in the hospitality room of the Portland Gas and Coke Co.

Discussion of preparations for the Gold Star Mothers party to be held at Crabtree was included in the business session. Three mothers from Lebanon and Sweet Home made application for membership to the chapter, now containing 25 members. The next regular meeting will be held in Lebanon at the Veteran's of Foreign Wars hall on the first Tuesday in April. Attend Silverton Area Meeting A group of Albany women interested in Girl Scouting were in Silverton Thursday afternoon to attend an area meeting of leaders and executives. The Albany contingent was headed by Mrs.

Edwin Fortmiller, area president, Others going were Mrs. James W. Jenks, Albany district chairman; Mrs. Carl Porter, area treasurer, Mrs. R.

A. Talbott, area cookie sale chairman and Mrs. Robert Clarke, area chairman and F. J. Cubes, area finance chairman, Mrs.

A. B. Coates Returns From South Mrs. Alton B. Coates, Ninth avenue at Washington street returned home Tuesday 1 from a several weeks trip to California.

While in the south Mrs. Coates visited with Mr. and Mrs. Philip Sawyer and family at Ontario, and at Laguna Beach with Mr. and Mrs.

LeRoy Wood. Mrs. Coates is the mother of Mrs. Sawyer, who was Margaret Coates and sister of Mrs. Wood.

Baptist Women Hear Program The Baptist Women's Missionary circle was entertained at the home of Mrs. Ed Russell Friday afternoon of last week. A business meeting preceded the devotional service with Mrs. Phalle Nash leading the devotions. Articles were given to mission fields in the Congo.

Fourteen members answered roll call. The hostess served an after dinner dessert. Early spring flowers formed the decorations. To renew the gloss on a straw hat, either black or colored, go over it lightly several times with cloth dipped in alcohol. COTTON FROCKS BLOUSES LINGERIE Rode 136 W.

let 86 Albany School Happenings By Jeanette Allen and Mildred Marshall Hi-low, every-body! The 65 voice high school chorus is presenting its spring concert, "Spring Night," Tuesday, March 14, at eight o'clock. Songs with an American background will be the theme of the concert. Solos will be presented by Steve Banks, Harold Murphy, Bruce Roth, Jim Schwab and Elwood Widmer. Donna Olson and Lyndall Lovett will act as choir soloists. The senior girls' trio, Glenna Parks, Marilyn Renn and Donna Olson, will also sing, and Marilyn Renn and Catherine Tomlinson will present a piano duet.

A. J. Hagen, social economics teacher, spoke and showed his colored slides on Norway at the Honor Society banquet Tuesday night at the Hub. The princesses for the court of "Silver Sceptor" have chosen their escorts, and these have been announced by Queen- Sally Philips. Senior Princess Judy Gilchrist has chosen Willard Gibbs to be her escort, and Basil Saunders will escort Princess Donna Olson.

Dave Emmons will escort junior princess Joanne Princess Janet Bussard will have as her escort, Don Fleming, Johnny Spreen will have the honor of accompanying the third junior, Princess Mildred Marshall. Dalton Cooley will escort sophomore, Princess Alta Sjoblom. Pythian Sisters Enjoy Evening Alpha Temple No. 1 of the Pythian Sisters Tuesday evening at the Knights of Pythias hall at 8 o'clock. Reports were made by members who visited Corvallis during the official visit of the grand chief.

Announcement was made that the Good Cheer club would meet with Mrs. Gwen Shannon for covered dish dinner at 6:30 o'clock March 14. At the close of the evening lunch was served by Mrs. E. C.

Fisher, Mrs. Augusta Muller, Mrs. Cora: Sharder and Mrs. Delores Murdock. Shamrocks and other decorations in keeping with St.

Patrick's day were used on the lunch tables. SOCIAL EVENTS Princess Jackie Berry will be corted by Gary Torgeson. Princess Pat Donahue has chosen LeRoy Babcock as her escort, A number of senior students who are interested in making teaching their ca career had chance to try their hand at it this week. A number of grade school teachers took a course in remedial reading on Tuesday and the high school students replaced them. On Monday they went to their prospective classes and observed what they were doing and on Tuesday they took over the classes.

The student teachers were Glenna Parks, Jo Ann Ginther, Jeannette Allen, Fern Wallace, Lola Kennal, Wilma Leichty, Sally Philips, Marilyn Renn, Mary Motley, Elaine Wilson, Lyndall Lovett, Jim Schwab, Steve Banks, Dave Shepherd and Donna Olson. The final cast for the junior play, "Pure as the Driven Snow." was chosen this week, They are: "Purity Dean," Janie Martin; "Leander," Bob Landis; "Mrs. Logan," Lawanda Norton; Janet Bussard; "Mrs. Arlean Treat; "Mortimer," Bill Johnston; "Imogene," Elsie K. Collier; "Eric," Dick Wilson; "Ted Lunn," Leonard Williamson; "Letty Barber," Donna Plattner; "Mrs.

Faith Hogue," Lorli Kenagy; "Nellie Morris," Barbara Misner. They are now hard work with the expectation that this junior play will be the best ever. It is to be presented March 31. The (gasp!) Whiskerino is now in full swing or maybe we should say "growth" at the high school. The contest to grow the longest beard started Monday and will end with a dance March 24, when the winner will be announced.

The contest is sponsored by the HI-Y, whose president is Willard Gibbs. All of those in the contest may not shave or even trim their beards. They must grow A movie entitled "Dust or Destiny" was shown in the assembly Friday. It was scientific film which was of interest to most people who wonder about the future. With this educational note we will close the column for this week, NOTICE: Albany women are asked to hand Items for Woman's Page the following social events to prevent Inst minute rush on Friday.

The deadline for events intended for Woman's Page is Friday at 10 a. m. for those events the preceding day. MONDAY: Albany's Woman's club will meet at the Girl Scout cabin at 2 p.m. "American Home," program theme.

Mrs. Victor Olliver, member of the grand executive board of the Order of Rainbow For Girls and Miss Elaine Wilson, grand representative of Texas will be honored at a reception at 7:30 p.m., at the Masonic temple. Linn chapter of the D.A.R. will meet with Mrs. Olin B.

Stalnaker, 824 Broadalbin for 7:30 p.m., dessert. A panel discussion by senior high school students will be a part of the program. The Westway club will meet with Mrs. L. L.

Bilyeu, Calapooia acres at 8 p.m. Mrs. Raymond Tomlinson will be hostess to the Omega Gammas at her home at 540 Maple at 8 p.m. TUESDAY: The Creative Arts group of the A.A.U.W. will meet at 1:30 p.m., at the home of Mrs.

Walter Kropp, 520 W. Third Ave. Mrs. Gwen Shannon, Route No. 4, will be hostess to the Good Cheer club at 6:30 when a covered dish dinner will be served.

Members bring own table service. The Women of the Moose will meet at 8 p.m., at the Moose hall, with a pot luck supper to be served following the lodge meeting. The Junior Woman's club will meet at the Girl Scout cabin at 8 p.m. Royal Neighbors of America will meet at the K. of P.

hall at 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY: The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist church will hold its annual covered dish luncheon honoring the business women of the church. Luncheon will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m. The regular society meeting will follow. A nursery for children will be conducted at noon.

Oregon Xi Beta Exemplar chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet for a covered dish dinner at the home of Mrs. Charles McCormack at 7 p.m. THURSDAY: Mrs. David White will be hostess to the Thursday Study club at a 1 p.m., luncheon, The North Albany Thursday club will be entertained by Mrs. Wren Small, 1133 Calapooia at 2 p.m.

Mrs. Frank Horsky will have the H.D.W. club at 2 p.m. The Girl Scout association meeting for all adult workers will be held at 7:30 p.m., at the Girl Scout cabin. Mrs.

James W. Jenks will be hostess to the Leisure Hour Book club at a 1 o'clock dessert luncheon. MOONBEAM PLACE SETTING $22.50 Wed. Tar Incladed) STERLING WEDDING Beautiful to Beautiful to Own Product of The Silver Company W. R.

Ten Brook mo West Jewelers STORE THAT CONFIDENCE BUILT Club Meets At Scout Cabin Monday afternoon at 2. o'clock the Albany Woman's club will hold its March meeting at the Girl Scout cabin. Mrs. W. V.

Merrill, music chairman has arranged for Mrs. Albert Schroeder to sing two vocal numbers, "Ave Maria," and "Bless This House." The speaker will be Miss Betty 3 Jane Holmes, art instructor of the high school. The program theme is "The American Home." Serving on the tea committee are Mrs. R. W.

Tripp, chairman, Mrs. F. L. Thompson and Mrs. Wesley Crooks.

Sause Home Scene Of La Casa Meet Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock the members of La Casa bridge club met at the home of Mrs. Henry Sause in North Albany, with an after luncheon dessert being served by the hostess. Mrs. Robert Hundhousen and Mrs. H.

A. Lammers were complimented guests. Decorations bespeaking the approaching St. Patrick's day formed the room decorations. Later" in the afternoon bridge was played with prizes going to Mrs.

Donald W. Densmoor, Mrs. Ralph Roberts and Mrs. Hundhausen received the guest prize. Crusaders Group: At Southworth's Mrs.

S. Southworth, 840 West Fourth avenue, opened her home Wednesday to the Crusaders, No. 3, Missionary group of the First Christian church for covered dish luncheon, serving 15 members at a table decorated with spring flowers. Mrs. L.

A. Swink presided at the business meeting and Mrs. John W. Morrow presented a review of the study book. Mrs.

T. F. Chance gave the devotional from Acts 13 and 20. Happy Hour Convenes At Conn Home Mrs. H.

C. Conn was hostess to the Happy Hour club members at her home at 218 East Fourth avenue Wednesday evening at a luncheon following business meeting and social hour. The room was decorated with arrangements of daffodils and primroses, Mrs. Del Huston received the door prize. Co-hostesses to the 12 members present were Mrs.

Donald Misner and Mrs. Alice Ames. Harmony Members Dine At Noon The Harmony club met at the home of Mrs. Alice Ames, 128 Oak street, Wednesday afternoon for a covered luncheon, with 15 members attending. In rooms decorated with bouquets of spring flowers the birthdays of Mrs.

Eva Lou Martin, Mrs. Lita Golden, Mrs. Fred Hockspier and Mrs. Edna Geer were celebrated. Later in the afternoon guessing games were conducted while the group did fancy work.

Mrs. Ames was assisted by Mrs. Hazen. St. Patrick's Decorations Feature Dance Decorations in keeping with St.

Patrick's day adorned the Veterans' Memorial hall Tuesday evening when Les Amis dancing club held its March dance. Music was furnished by George Timmons and his orchestra. For an hour prior to the dance class for those members who wished instruction in rhumba was held by Mrs. Cliff Kerr of Corvallis. Classes will be available every other Tuesday evening, and club members can call Mrs.

Neal Craig for information. The focal point of Tuesday's decorations was a large neon shamrock fronting the orchestra platform. The refreshment table was centered with a large bowl filled with daffodils and candleabra. On the committee were Mr. and Mrs.

Millard Willis assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Longfellow, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Alexander and Mr.

and Mrs. Glenn Adams. Refreshments were served at intermission. Forty-seven couples and guests enjoyed the evening. Mr.

and Mrs. Melvin Goode re-joined the club. Guests were Dr. and Mrs. E.

R. Storey of Lebanon, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Carlson and Mr. and Mrs.

George Bikman, The committee in charge of the April dance on Tuesday, April 4, will be headed by Mr. and Mrs. Don Sissel, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Orval Thompson and Dr.

and Mrs. Carl S. Yaillen. Mrs. Dickson's Group Meets The Missionary group of the First Christian church led by Mrs.

R. J. Dickson met at the home of Mrs. Everett Willard for a covered dish luncheon Wednesday. Thirteen members were present.

Mrs. Florence Becker led the devotional services and Mrs. Eugene Ackland gave the study lesson on "Japan." A scrap book of snap shots taken in Japan by Myron Willard was shown during the study hour. Mrs. Willard is daughter-in-law of Mrs.

Willard, In the absence of Mrs. Dickson Mrs. Willard conducted the business meeting. A program for the general meeting of the church on March 22 was planned. The next meeting of the group will be at the home of Mrs.

Mark Weatherford. Mrs. Epperly's Group Adjourns The Crusaders Group, No. 2, of the First Christian church with Mrs. Albert Epperly as leader, met for its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs.

Clyde Steidell at Calapooia Acres. A dessert luncheon was served to 24 members followed by business session. Mrs. Erma Cushing gave the study lesson on Japan, telling interesting facts from letters received from her sister who is now in Japan. votional topic, "The Last JudgMrs.

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