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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1977 Competition Entries Show Trends In Interior Furnishings Industry A mm mm mm OUTSTANDINi; the winners of the seventh annual Resources Council-National Association of Interior Furnishings competition were shelf ariangemeiu, top left, using five basic parts that fold flat for moving or storage; bottom left, altar table by Jay Goldsamt, an adaptation of an 18 th- century Chinese console table; top right, Egyptian-style lamp, antiqued and crackled, hand-decorated in decoupage by Barbara Koth for Ambience; bottom right, Shirley decorative rug in a flat weave wool, woven in Spain, By VIVIAN BROWN AP Writer the seventh annual awards presented by the Resources ('ouncil-National Association of Interior Furnishings, manufacturers and suppliers serving the industry, offers a good review of what the industry is up to. More than 200 nominees were represented in entries that included those from well-known studios Jack Lenor Larsen, Abrahani-Zuiiisteg, Kirk niel, Karl Mann, George Nelson, Juan Montoya, Harvey Probber and many other aspirants. After comparison, conjecture and compromise, crystal the industry's new Oscar-like awards, were earmarked for 24 of the entries. In the lamp category, Barbara Roth, member of the National (iuild of Decoupage, used Egyptian colors in the deoup- age technique to decorate her antiqued and crackled hexagonal bisque lamp. The handwork gives each lamp a unique touch.

In traditional residential furniture Jay Goldsamt's winning design is an adaptation of an 18th-century, red lacquered altar table of console height with decoration a traditional scene that includes muted greens and blues. Technology got a boost with a natural oiled' oak shelf arrange- ment using five basic parts that can be put together quickly with wood and steel rods capped with wood knobs. The unit. Shelf Life Unlimited, folds flat for moving and storage and is available in various heights and two depths. Another intriguing product ir designer Andre vinyl wall covering that is touted as non-flammable, extinguishes flames upon contact and is embossed so that the design provides a subtle three-dimensional appearance even though it is scrubbable.

Available in 3-foot widths, the wallcoverings can cover a door. Other winners include Shirley rug, a flat weave of wool woven in Spain; a hand- painted sisal carpet designed by Joseph Freitag that is available to a 13.2-foot width to suit all possible installations; a handsome rattan chair by Henry Olko of Willow and Reed; Maya suede, to achieve luster, for upholstery and walls. Another upholstery fabric, a handsome cotton and silk in a distinctive weave was designed by Kirk Brummel studios. In hard surface flooriniz. a ceramic tile in a grid design by Lee Rosen for Design Technics is a low-relief pattern that enhances surface traction.

In window treatments, Joel Shade was architecturally designed to be used with solar shading mate- rial for heat control and tea- tures a manually operated removable roller that makes interchanging fabrics a simple orocedure. Club Has Annual Party Mrs. Rowden Jefferies participated in the Business and Professional Club annual holiday dinner party Thursday evening. She related First by G. Slaughter.

Appearing w'ith Mrs. Jefferies was Mrs. Alvis Maddox, who sang and Miss Lula Mae Carter, in charge of the program, shared Christmas thought and led in singing carols. During the business period conducted by Mrs. Charles members contributed $1 each to the special Christmas Project of giving to M.

D. Anderson Memorial Fund. Mrs. Glen Stiner announced the annual Pancake Supper would be January 30 in the Veterans Building and that all proceeds will be used in the civic projects. Miss Alice Bishop in charge of the decorations.

Present were 25 members and one guest. Mrs. Ruble Franklin of Magnolia. Ark. It's our favorite time of year when we pause to thank our many good friends for their patrcMiage in the past.

We look to serving you in the future. a Merrv Christmas. AND BEST WISHES FROM THE GANG AT PRESTON INSURANCE THE CHILDRESS INDEX, CHILDRESS, TEXAS Five hundred students from 75 Indian tribes and blends are involved in the Indian education program at Brigham Young University. While the Approximately 80 per cent of the U.S. population does not have easy access to mass transportation, says National (ieographic.

national graduation average tor Indian students is four per cent of those who begin classes, the BYU average is 30 per cent. The amount of lubricating oil that is discarded annually totals some one billion gallons that would fill a tank 90 feet across and one mile high. PAGE THREE A hurricane that swept through Ix)uisiana on Sept. 29. 1915, claimed the lives of 500 persons.

ini THE SI'IIIIT IIF THE Best Wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season of our fine Friends and Patrons. We enjoyed doinj? business with you and we look forward to seeinii you ag'ain soon. We hope that you will be happy and contented during this jolly season. PIRSTT BANK CHILDRESS. TEXAS Sam lohn H.

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