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Tuwday, November 23.1954 PROBABLY THE FAVORITE PLACE IN THE THOMAS SPIER MM at IBM RlegeL Homewood, is the recreation or "second" flag room which Mr. Speer, assisted by his wife and daughters, attt onto the back of their home. Top photo-Sandra (left) and find the fireplace a center for many of their activities. icond photo--Mri. Speer arrange! articles on the formica top her Interesting bran-legged butterfly table, which, though In styling, tits gracefully into this Informal room.

ettom photo--Mr. Speer shows how the reversible knotty pine neling fits together. He chose the Chelsea pattern although could have used the Joint on the other side. Aary and Martha 'rogram Tonight Tonight at 8 o'clock, the Mary nd Martha guild of Faith Lu- leran church will hold its reg- lar meeting at the church. of the guild will pre- sent a program In keeping with the season entitled "The Christian Woman and Her Thanksgiving." Mrs.

Henry Tretinyak is directing the program i Mrs. Carl Burkle will lead the devotionals. Hostesses will be Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Lawrence Anderson and Mrs.

Mark Conley. Thomas Speer Family Add Second Living Room to Home Many families sooner or later find that their "cute i home" becomes more "little" than "cute" as the years go by. This happened to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Speer, 18230 Hiegel, Home wood, but unlike some owners, who either purchase a larger place if their finances will permit, or who spend their time in deploring their crowded living conditions if they cannot afford to move to larger quarters, the Speers decided to do something about it Now at the back of their home is a fam ily recreation room or "secon living room'' which is a favo rite with both the family and their numerous guests.

By removing the basement entrance and the back stoop Mr. Speer found that a new room be conveniently added tp the existing structure A research engineer with Standard Oil company as a youngster had assisted his father, a builder, Mr. Speer felt that the task could be accomplished. With this goal In sight he made the required drawings which were subsequently passed by the village architectural board, and started the necessary excavating, not realizing at the time what a real job this amount of excavating can be when done by hand. With the help of a friendly neighbor, this part of the project was finally completed and the foundation framework started.

All of the rough lumber used in the framing was oak from the farm of Mrs. Speer's parents. In the beginning It was decided to frame for the fire place--something that they had always wanted--but to leave Its actual construction to some lat er period. But as the construe tion went forward, the thought of the fireplace resulted In its being Included as an Integral part of the plan. Limestone from Beaver Dam, was chosen to fashion the fireplace, which was built a found a circulating unit.

Mr. Speer had had no experience with stonework, but after discussing the problem with a mason and getting point ers on the grain and where to cut the stone, he borrowed the tools and went to work. The final result is a definitely in appearance. Celling Was Hardest Asked what was the hardest part of the room to construct, both Mr. and Mrs.

Speer agreed that the celling was the most difficult, although the floor took longer. The ceiling is formed from 16-inch striated plywood squares with the texture of the individual blocks running at right angles to those adjacent thus creating a parquetry pattern. Two coats of sealer were put on the ceiling squares before they were put up. At the highest point the ceiling is 12 feet high. Although this complicated the erection, the spacious effect obtained Is worth the effort It involved, the Speers feel.

A graceful colonial light fixture in brass hangs from the highest part of the celling. In telling how they laid the floor, the Speers explained that they had obtained the parquetry flooring a building which was being wrecked. The 12-Inch squares were covered with tar and had to be retin- Ished, a job which they did after the floor was laid. They ad- rait, ruefully, that were they to tackle such a job again, they would refinish the squares before they were laid, not afterward. Because the grain runs at right angles In the different squares, it was impossible to use a floor sander.

A cousin of Mrs. Speer's advised them on the refinishlng of the floor. First they used varnish remover, then went over the surface with a wire brush. This was followed by another coat of BAAX WJU.1QK WUUC SHOULD BE A MOCK CATER PLACE NEXT SPRING AS A RESULT the tout of the league and the Homewood Garden club. Shown at the planting tes a newt Saturday morning an Mrs.

A. Fowler Casper president of the Garden club, Kn. Idmuid Grad and MX. Gamut THE ENGAGEMENT OF MISS Carol Ann Jackson to Kenneth I. Hellstrom of Homewood has been announced by her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas C. Jackson, formerly of Homewood and now of Chicago. No date has been set for the wedding. Carol Jackson Is Engaged to Kenneth Hellstrom Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas C. Jackson, 1717 East 78th stroet, Chicago, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Carol Ann, to Kenneth J. Hellstrom, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Hellstrom. 17928 Highland, Homewood. The Jacksons formerly lived in Homewood. Miss Jackson Is a graduate ol Loretto academy. Her finance is a graduate of Thornton town ship high school.

No date has been set for the wedding. Card Party Today Is Open to Public This afternoon at 2 o'clock Homewood Rebekah lodge is sponsoring a card a in Funk's hall. Special prizes will be awarded, including an unusual handmade quilt. Mem bers, their friends and the pub lie are invited to attend. Winter Club Members of the South Suburban Winter club will attend a dinner dance on Saturday at Olympia Fields Country club.

A cocktail party, arranged by the board of directors, will precede this white and black tie affair. Mnner wil be served promptly at 8:30 p. m. and will be fol- owed by dancing to the music of Eddie Cross and his orches tra. Junior Women Report on Three Varied Projects A a for the Homewood Junior Woman's club states that the story hour will continue as a regular feature every Saturday from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m.

in the village library "There have been many inquiries concerning the hour, and we want it known that the hour is well established and that all children between the ages of 5 and 10 yean are welcome," Mrs. Paul Singer literature chairman, comment, ed. Mrs. Ray McLaughlla, 'hospitality chairman for the club turned over a check for $9.21 to the Lions club foi their swimming pool project. This amount was collected at the recent "galloping breakfast" held by the club and represented forfeits and contributions.

The Homewood Junior Woman's club was represented by 22 members at the Third district Junior's luncheon held Saturday in Blue Island. The Home wood club, one of the hostess groups, made ceramic leaves that were worn by all attending. Mrs. James Nicholas and Mrs. Charles Steiner, chairman, were assisted by Mrs.

Charles Russell, Mrs. Arthur Ropke, Mrs. Kenneth Zimmermann, Mrs. Urban Brodarick, Mrs. Robert Hullinger, Mrs.

E. E. McCarthy and Mrs. Douglas Cunningham. Social Calendar varnish remover after which they went over each square with steel wool.

A heavy paste filler preceded the wax finish which was finally applied. Izray of Woods Before the finish walls were put up, rock wool batts were used as insulation, then aluminum foil as a vapor barrier. The walls are knotty pine pan- as with a soft waxy finish. Each of the holes for the concealed nails was drilled so that lie final appearance a a professional quality. Redwood sash and oak sills complete the array of woods used in this Interesting room.

Furniture is practical, yet attractive, i butterfly, vood-grain formica top, brass- legged table ac a focal point. Jrapes, another problem until Speers located the charm- ng Nantucket pattern, completely across one wall yet open to expose the bank of windows to the south when sunshine and light are desired. Two of the family's favorite accomplishments are the ash )lt Into which the ashes from he fireplace are swept, and the book nooks on either side of the fireplace. Here recessed wokcases are lighted by hidden Ights thus creating tiny loung- ng areas for those who like read. This room also serves as a family television room.

Mr. Speer has lived most of ils lite in Homewood while Speer has been a resident 'or the past 13 years. Sandra, .1. and Patsy, 8, complete the amily circle. Since the recreation room was completed last April, the little house at 18230 Rlegle has seemed double in size.

Certainly it las doubled in efficiency, In pleasure and in a fuller life for ach member of the family. True, it took several years to complete the room, but each step accomplished was one step nearer to their goal, and the would certainly be the Irst to enthusiastically tndontt mich A family project. Now they art contemplating remodeling the upstain, of their home, a project which they hope to begin shortly after Christmas. Try a STAB Want Ad Today Tuesday, Nortmbw 13 Card party sponsored by the Homewood Rebekah lodge. Homemakers unit, Cook county Home bureau, "Health for the Aging." Mary and Martha guild.

Faith Lutheran church, "The Christ ian Woman and Her Thanks giving." Saturday, November 27 South Suburban Winter club, dance. Story hour sponsored by the Homewood i Woman's club. Wednesday, December 1 Homewood Junior Woman's club, Charles Wagner, Ice carv tag program. Tells Committees For Spring Dance Committees were appointed to take charge of the spring benefit dance sponsored by the Tri- Village center of the Infant Welfare society of Chicago at the November meeting of the center. The dance will be held on April 16 at Cherry Hills Country club.

Mrs. Hallberg Hanson and Mrs. Hugh Nevin, of Park Forest, have been placed In charge of music for the dance. Tickets will be handled by Mrs. Hugh Cannell and Mrs.

WiUard Hass of Homewood, while decorations are being planned by Mrs. Harold Harwood of Homewood and Mrs. Bryce Boothby of Flossmoor. The November meeting was held at Mrs. Boothby's home in Flossmoor.

Co-hostesses were Mrs. Richard Anderson of Park Forest and Mrs. Harwood. The next meeting will be held on December 9. Miss Drechsler, Donald E.

Walker Are Engaged Mr. and Mrs. O. Drechsler of Glenwood have an- nouncud the engagement of their daughter, Ouida Lou, to Donald E. Walker, son of Mr.

and Mrs. E.G.Walker of Western avenue, Flossmoor. A spring wedding is being planned. Miss Drechsler, a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, Is secretary for Graham, Anderson, and White, architectural engineers, Chicago. Mr.

Walker, with R.R. Donnelly, Chicago, is a graduate of the University of Illinois. He received his degree in mechanical engineering and is a member of Delta Tri Delta fraternity. AAUW Social Studies Group to Meet Tonight The social studies group of American Association of University Women will meet tonight at 8 o'clock at the home pf Mrs. A.

Slgg, 17639 Hillside, Homewood. The program will consist of a panel discussion of "Holiday Entertaining" i panelists Mrs. W. G. Anderson, Mrs.

E. T. Bittner, and Mrs. P. E.

Owvn. Reservations may be made by calling Charles W. Wright, SKyline 5-4352, or Mrs. Bittner, Homewood 572-R. MEMBERS OF ST.

JOSEPH'S WOMEN'S (WILD SAW THE ERECTION OF THE STATUE OF the patron saint with the infant Jesus in arms last Friday. The donation of this statae has been the main project of the group for this year. The 10-foot marble statue will be located over the door of the new church. Imported from Rome, Italy, it cost $3,500. Its uncrating was witnessed by guild members, the Rev.

Stephen P. Sullivan, the Her. Joseph Burke and the sisters and pupils of St. Joseph's schooL Shown (left to light) before the statue was hoisted into place ate Mrs. James M.

Swann; Mrs. Edward B. Lindberg, guild president; Mrs. James S. Swam, altar chairman, and Mrs.

Eric Danlelson, ways and means chairman. THE EXQUISITE CARVING AND DETAIL ARE SHOWN IN bis view of Saint Joseph holding the infant Jesus. Weighing 1,100 pounds, the statue Is carved of Italian marble, and was elaborately crated to avoid Injury. St. Joseph's Women's Guild Sees Italian Statue Erected Members of St.

Joseph's Wom- n's guild saw their hopes and dreams realized Friday with the arrival and erection of the sta- ue of Joseph. Imported from Come, Italy, the statute is 10 eet tall, weighs 6,100 pounds and costs $3,500. It will stand Uummated over the entrance the new church. Beautifully xecuted, the patron saint holds lie infant Jesus with his hand upraised In blessing. The donating of this statue to It Joseph's church is the main iroject of the guild for this year.

A silver tea was held In Oc- ober and various monthly card parties and marathons are being played to raise money for this statue. At the present time all members of the guild are making Christmas gifts for a gift fair to be held Friday afternoon and evening, December 3, in the school clubroom. Mrs. i Danlelson, ways and a chairman, hopes to make this fair the highlight of the year. In behalf of the guild she is extending an invitation to all residents of Homewood- Flossmoor area.

Among the booths will be one displaying children's apparel and tops directed by Mrs. John Bona Mrs. E. Paulsen; linenf Mrs. Roy Janson; Junior Women to Have Ice Carving Demonstration Charles Wagner, internationally known pastry chef, will present a program at the next meeting of the Homewood Junior Woman's club to be held one week from tomorrow in the assembly of St Paul's Community church.

Mrs. Robert Hullinger, American home chairman, will introduce Mr. Wagner, who wil! demonstrate ice carving a confectionery decoration. His career began at the famous Swiss resort at St. Morltz, where he learned the art of ice and sugar sculpture for which hfs only tool is an ordinary carpenter's chisel and pastry making.

His skill and fame grew as he worked in well-known hotels In Berlin, Paris, on the He de France and in fine hotels and country clubs in this country. He now resides in Homewood where he operates a bakery. On the same program, the Madrigal Singers of Thornton township high school, directed by Walter Armbruster, will sing Christmas carols. Special guests will be Mrs. T.

Ogden Mills, of the Homewood Woman's club, end Mrs. Peter Kooi, of Third district Juniors. The refreshment committee will be Mrs William F. Ring, Mrs. Frank Mitchell, Mrs.

Raymond Shaw, Mrs. T. H. Locke and Mrs. Kenneth Nielsen in addition to the co-chairmen, Mrs.

Ted Mallckl and Donald Renlck. ceramics, Mrs. Edward Llnd- berg; candles and Christmas decorations, Mrs. William Slobig; candy, Mrs. Ray Cahlll and Mrs.

W. F. Moore; religious ar- Mrs. James Swann; books, Mrs. Edward Sweeney; novelties, Mrs.

John Sainlok; doll and wardrobe and ladles wool stoles, Mrs. Paul Bannon, and baked joods, Mrs. James Bonick and Mrs. Ralph Oesterle. Mrs.

Frank O'Donnell and Mrs. William Ogram will be in charge of refreshments. i a i may be brought to the club room on Sunday afternoon, November 23, or to the home of any board member. Anyone wishing to obtain further Information may telephone Mrs. Eric Danielson, chairman, at Homewood 976.

Drive courteously. Your life may depend on It THE SOUTH SU1UBBAM SHRINE CLUB HELD LADIES NIGHT FESTIVITIES AT Olympia Fields Country club. With their seated before them on the davenport are (fraai left) E. B. Young of Harvey, president' A.

L. Wagner ol Flostmooi, a director, and R. E. Byrne ol Homewood. I.