News Record from North Hills, Pennsylvania • Page 42

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DEC 29-30, 1973--NEWS RECORD-- 7 Mrs. James Corrello Miss Mary Behan Women's Club president showing paintings to librarian Library to circulate pictures The Township of Shaler in North Hills Library is beginning a new service for patrons Reproductions of fine, framed painting by well-known artists are available for circulation. They may be checked out for a three week period on a regular library card. The first group of pictures was given in memory of Mrs. Patricia McCabe Bock.

North Hills Women's Club has donated the second group of pictures A card may be obtained by presenting identification at the Township of Shaler North Hills Library, 3725 Mt. Royal Blvd Shaler. antique wise Hair jewelry fashioned 130 years ago By DOROTHY HAMMOND Question: Back in the horse and buggy days when travel was limited, as -werelvisits-to friends people wanted something to remember others by. At that time in our history, it was a mark of love and affection to ask for a lock of a friend's hair which then was woven on silver or gold wire to form a variety of flowers resembling rosettes. The enclosed photograph is of a piece of hair jewelry that was fashioned for my grandmother about 130 years ago.

It is a friendship, necklace made from locks of hair, showing many different colors. To this day, the hair never has changed or faded. Currently the necklace is mounted on a piece of velvet which lines a deep clock-shaped shadow box frame. Several years ago, this necklace was displayed at a hairdressers convention creating quite a stir. I would appreciate your opinion on its approximate value, and any other information you have in your files on hairwork.

F. Aniwer: Prices for hairwork necklacei unframed such as you have itart around $50 and go Memorial jewelry of hairwork was fashionable in Europe and America from the 18th century. The exchange of a lock of hair grew Into a popular custom in our country during the middle of that century, continued until the end of the last century. Necklace Created from locks of hair, this necklace is mounted on a length of velvet. As early as 1850, Godey's Lady's Book gave directions and sold forms for hairwork, which included drop earrings, crosses, monograms, flowers, etc.

From 1855 through the 1860s, Godey's published engravings of hairwork jewelry that could be ordered -through their magazine. And the Civil War brought about an increased demand for hair Jewelry, in addition to Ifwoffc-pteces-which were framed--asleep, and 40-lncliea lung. The cornere and hung as pictures. Answer: Moit of these fine old plates are selling today in the $175 to $225 price range. Question: My inquiry concerns a good 6-board black walnut blanket chest which I own.

It is 20 inches wide as well a holder for the knife to rest on near the base. I have just had this family piece replated but was unable to leam how valuable it might be. Will appreciate your estimate. Mn. I.

F. Aniwer: This type of tllver butter -dlih ninally idll Irom to when In excellent condition. Pamela Bartley tpwed Pamela Bartley and Edward Grlndel are engaged Mr and Mrs Melvin Bartley, Babcock Boulevard. i parents of the bride-elect, have announced the couple's engagement Mr. Grlndel is the son of Mrs.

Adelaide Grlndel, Ivy Drive, Pine. Miss Bartley and her fiance are both graduates of Richland High School She is employed by Eastern Associated Coal Co Mr Gnndel works for Fabricating Co His grandmother, Mrs Catherine Waltz is from Lincoln Ave Millvale The couple plans to be married May 18,1974 Ruzomberka-Maginness Mr and Mrs Ralph Ruzomberka, 1037 North Millvale, announce the engagement of their daughter, Linda, to Michael J. Maginness Mr Maginness is the son of Mr and Mrs. Maginness, Pompton Lakes, N.J. Miss Ruzomberka, a graduate of Millvale High School, is a junior at Slippery Rock State College.

Her fiance, a graduate of Slippery Rock State College, is employed by IBM. Mrs A a a 325 Evergreen Millvale, and Mrs Maria Ruzomberka, 114 Grant Ave Millvale, are grandmothers of the bride- to-be. Wedding plans are indefinite. Pamela Bartley Linda Ruzomberka Lori Klingman Maynard-Witney Mr and Mrs Arthur Maynard, 262 Old Babcock Blvd Pine, announce the engagement of their daughter, Joyce Ann, to Roberts Witney. He is the son of Mr.

and Mrs William Witney, Deer Path Drive, Pine. Miss Maynard and her fiance are graduates of Richland High School They are both employed by Art Maynard Construction Co Wedding plans are indefinite Klingman-Maniglia The engagement of Lori Klingman and Steven A Maniglia, has been announced by parents of the bride- elect, Mr and Mrs Edward Klingman, 180 Ivory Ave 26th Ward Mr Maniglia is the son of Mr and Mrs Peter Maniglia, Oakland Miss Klingman, a graduate of St Benedict Academy, is a student in Clarion State College nursing program Her fiance, who was graduated from Allegheny County Community College, is employed by Wilkins Construction Co Mr a Setzenfand, 4466 Morefield St, 26th Ward, apd Mr Edward Klingman, 4322 Nelson Run Road, Ross, are grandparents of the bride-elect A June, 1975 wedding is planned. Membership duplicate slated The month of January will provide an unusual number of duplicate bridge games of special interest to North Hills duplicate players intent on amassing master points. Membership games, sanctioned once a year in each franchised club for ACBL members only, offer exceptionally high point awards to winners. The New Year starts off with the membership game at Northway Mall, Wednesday, Jan.

2, at Glenshaw-Fox Chapel Thursday, Jan. 10, and at North Hills YMCA Monday, Jan. 21. The first game at the Monday, Jan. 7, will be an open pair tournament for the Tom Mulligan Memorial plaques.

Mrs. Charles ScotUndSam-Zanon-will- be defending the title won last year. The annual first quarter contest for placement points in the Monday and also gets under way Jan. 7. Friday open games at North Hills 'A well known North Hills duplicate player may have had some difficulty explaining at home why, when he went to the game recently, presumably to play with a male neighbor with whom he plays frequently, his name appeared in the winning list in this column as paired with an unknown female.

The explanation is simple, if it can be made convincing. When the two gentlemen appeared at the Y. it was dicovered that it was a special new partner game and unknown to them. Everyone had been asked in advance to date another player with whom they had never ladies who played together frequently also appeared unknowing of the new partner stipulation, a switch in partnership was arranged by the director with the resulting surprise publicity. NORTHWAY MALL North-South 1 a i a 12(A Charterwood Drive, and Mrs.

Clayton Shackelford, 225 Mclntyre Road, both of Ross 2. Mrs. John Fancher, 150 Mclntyre Road, Ross, and Mrs. Ray Eifler, 116 Thermon Ave Shaler 3 Mrs John Lankford. 2420 Saddle Drive, Hampton, and Sam Zanon, 613 Butler St.

Etna. East West 1. Bruce Mooney, 1849 Fairhill Road and Ed Lighthiser. -104 Charterwood -Driverboth-of-Ross; -2. Mr.

and Mrs. Victor Nye, 425 Arcadia Drive, McCandless. 3. Mr. and Mrs.

H. Elliott, 8851 Kind Drive, McCandless. Make festive place mats from Christmas cards By BUROKER and HUNTSINGER Copley News Service It's party time and card time. Christmas card time, that is. Along with the greetings of the season that are now arriving in great numbers in homes all across the country, chances are there are also many from last year that your family has kept on hand.

A lot of people save cards to use as a guide when making up their next greeting list, or just because they were too pretty to throw away. Here is a chance to display them attractively and them serve a functional purpose as well. Make-festive-placeTnats-to your holiday table or to give to friends and relatives so all.their meals during this Yule a can be specially brightened. Along with covers of greetings cards which first have been cut and trimmed to be most appealing, you will need clear adhesive plastic. This can be bought in novelty and paint stores by the yard from large rolls that are 18 inches wide.

A set of four standard- sized place mats will use one and a half yards with a bit left over. The whole set will cost around 75 cents. Use tagboard or cardboard to make bases for Uff mats Each should be cut Seasonal craft idea Transform Christmas greeting cards, clear adhesive plastic and cardboard into appealing place mats for your holiday table. outdoor scenes for another, or choose to mix them up It might be wise to have someone help you after you've cut a piece of plastic a little larger than the size of the base. That's the only tricky part fittmg- the plastic over the entire a a It sticks instantly and wrinkles, so must be right tne first time Once glued into place, however, this plastic surface is sanitary and spillproof.

i wipes clean easily Question: It is that time of year when most grandmothers probably are elbow-deep in Christmas shopping, but not this reader. I have decided to pass on some of my admired possessions to our children instead of buying something new. Since I have been unable to learn the value of a Royal Vienna plate, 1 win appreciate your help In this matter. The one I would like to give my daughter is a lovely protrait plate with fancy gold and blue border. It is signed by the wtlst "Wagner," and of course bears the old blue beehive mark on the backside.

The plate is perfect. Mn. F. R. are dovetailed.

I have every reason to believe the chest is at least 125 years old, but it does need to be refinished. What wouldjrou estimate its worth to be in its preaau condition? L. W. B. Arfswer: Unfinished walnut blanket chests inch ai you detcrlbe usually icll depending upon their condition.

Question: I would like information on a silver butter dish made by the Middletown Plate Co. It is acorn- shaped, and when in use, the lid, fold? under a pierced tray. It will hold one 'pound of butter. Before the butter is placed in the 'cooler, the base can be filled with cold water or crushed ice to keep the butter from melting. There is Question: I am interested in knowing the value of a piece of pottery known as a foot warmer.

It was made by the Dorchester Pottery Co. of Boston, and is 12 inches long, with the original cap. This old foot warmer seems to be in mint condition, and does Tiotleak. Aniwer: Pottery foot warmers inch ai yon have described are fetching from about $35 to $50 In most areas. 12 by 18 inches in size- From a sheet of newspaper, make a sample mat as a pattern and use this to serve as a guide for each one you make.

Cut scalloped edges all around it With this outline, edch mat will look exactly the sme as far as shape and size is concerned Next, carefully arrange the cards on this base. The number needed will, since so many types and styles of cards to choose from Generally from five to 10 will form an uncrowded design. You may select Santa Claus- faces for one mat, NEED A PRESCRIPTION We Open at 8:30 A.M. ADZEMA PHARMACY 8105 PERRY HWY. 364-7000 931-2000 You pause for a matchless moment.

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