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DAILY NEWS, Friday Morning, Nov. 1,1974 Junior Women Hear Request For Ballet Group Support (it -EVlrf KVirf- a A narjinf I i i i 1 members of the Port Walton Bead) Junior Woman's Club recently held their annual 'dinner meeting at the Yacht Club. Introduced as special guests were Bea past president of the'Fort Walton Beach Woman's Club; Shirley Hamrick, president; and Laura Cain, director of the newly formed Woman's Club chorus. Guest speaker for the evening event was Bernadette Clements, artistic director of the Fort Waiton Beach Ballet Association. Introduced by arts department chairman Mary Agnes Hall, Mrs, Clements began her address by stating, "There may nol be a ballet company in Fort Walton Beach this year unless we can get people interested in supporting one." According to Mrs.

Clements, statistics show that only one per cent of the population is interested in ballet, and she said that ap- SENIOR MEMBERS-Representing the FWB Ballet Company, members Caryn Russell (left) and Kelly Womble pcr- formed at the recent dinner meeting of the FWB Junior Wpman's Club. Caryn presented a variation from "Don Quixote" and Kelly performed the 'Lilac Fairy 1 from "Sleeping 7 Beauty." parenlly the interest is less than one per cent here. The attractive director feels that ballet offers an outlet for girls, just as football offers an outlel for boys, and therefore should also be supported by local citizens. With a concerned tone in her voice, Mrs. Clements said that the company would like to bring the Pensacola Symphony to Fort Walton Beach to perform with them, but the cost is too great.

Therefore, the performers may have to use taped music or possibly a siring ensemble. "We need people to contribute and especially to sit in the audience and appreciate these girls' performances and all Iheir hard work. Only the best dancer's are chosen to be in the senior company and they are very good." Mrs. Clements wenl'on to say that this year the local company will perform with the Pensacola Symphony as guest artists and with the Montgomery Civic Ballet. A demonstration was then presented by Caryn Russell and Kelly Womble, both senior members of the ballet company.

They began by showing the basic exercises which develop a dancer, as Mrs. Clcmenls explained why ballet is good for anyone. Among the reasons given were exposure of students to good music, dramatics, pantomine, and appreciation of well- performed ballet. Another important reason for taking ballet is that through the exercises, physical defects can be often concealed. After changing into costumes, the dancers performed for members and guests.

Caryn Russell presented a variation from "Don Quixote" and Kelly Womble performed 'Lilac Fairy' from "Sleeping Beauty." Mrs. Clements ended the program by staling that performances of such artistic quality are the kind that will be presented by the Jocal ballet company. "People seem to be amazed that we have such talented ballerinas in Fort Walton Beach. You'll be coming to see performers who are really good. I hope that you will Margaret Grigor To Design 1975 Commemorative Medal commemorating the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere, the battles of Lexington and Concord, will be designed by Sculptress Margaret Grigor of Steilocoom, Washington.

Miss Grigor was-ope of the semi-finalists in the recent Bureau of the Mint Bicentennial coin design compelition. Miss Grigor, Scottish-born, is a veteran of 4fl years in her profession, and has won numerous honors over years. The most recent was the 1972 Alumnae Association award of her alma maler, Mount Holyoke College, for outstanding achievement in her is also recipient of the Stimson Prize and William Emeln Cresson Traveling Fellowship awarded by the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1937; the Lindsey Morris Prize for best bas i presented by the National Sculpture Society in 1989, and prizes received in several group shows in New York and Tacoma, Wash. Following her graduation from Mount Holyoke in South Kadley, Mass, where she received her BA degree in history of art in 1934, Miss Grigor studied under Walter Hancock and Albert Laessle at the Pennsylvania Academy of Maclay State Gardens Admits Public Today TALLAHASSEE-Beginning today Maclay Stale Gardens north of Tallahassee will be opened unofficially to the public, with no admission fees charged, Harmon Shields, executive director of the Department of Natural Resources, announced. He said not until the January 1 official opening will fees be charged and the Maclay House Museum opened for (ours.

Those viewing the gardens currently will find camellias starting to bloom. "Although only a few early varieties have started, we expect more camellias to blossom as the season progresses," reported Lt. Johnny Durden, assistant park superintendent. He said if "Down-To-Earth Vegetable Gardening Down South," co- produced i C. Art Cheek of Tallahassee, being published in December In the guide booklet, Mrs.

Bullard takes visitors on a walking tour of the gardens, giving interesting descriptions of garden walks and pointing ou! the flora to be seen The booklet is dedicated to the lale rs Alfred B. Maclay, who gave the gardens to the stale in 1953. In the back section are 62 native and exotic plants listed keyed to identifying numbers to be placed before the plants in gardens, and listings of Miss Grigor has- completed many important commissions in the medallic field. Among these are the Garvan Medal, awarded annually to an outstanding woman scientist (1937); the American Transit Safely Award plaque (1942); the American Medical Association Medal, awarded annually io an a i general prac- i i (1947); the Rickey Medal, awarded by the American Society of Civil Engineers (1948); and the American Camellia Society's John P. Illges Medal (1948).

Also, the Traffic Safety Award Plaque, awarded by the Theodore M. Walson Memorial Fund (1956); the Air Traffic Control Association's Air Safety A a plaque (1958); the Society of Medalists' 7isl issue a i the statehood of Alaska and Hawaii (1965); (he Benjamin Franklin Medal for the Chase Commemorative Society (1966); and the reverse of the a i a Sculpture Society's 75th A i a medal (1968). Olher medallic works by Miss Grigor include (he Mississippi Parkway 100th A i a medal (1970); the Alexander Hamilton medal for the Hall of Fame for Great Americans (1971); the Tacoma Rotary Association's medal (1972); and the George C. Marshall medal for the International Fraternal CommemorativeSociety (1973). "Maclay Gardens," will go on sale at (he entrance gatehouse.

Bejng sold lor 40 cents, (lie 30- page booklet is illustrated with beautiful color photographs of the gardens and flowers. The booklet is written by Lacy Folmar Bullard, garden writer for the Tallahassee Democrat and known for her interest in plants and wildlife. Mrs. Bullard's free lance work has included articles published in The Smithsonian, Southern Living and Aloft magazines. She researched the plans for future restoration of the grounds at the Marjorie Klnnan Rawlings State Museum at Creek.

In addition, Mrs. Bullard Is co-author wiLh Evon a a a photographer, of a book on and has a book, REMEMBER DEMOCRATS INDEPENDENTS CAN VOTE FOR REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES. GET TO KNOW YOUR REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE MON. NOV. 4 IN THE PLAYGROUND DAILY NEWS PO POL AD BY OKAIOOSA COUNTY REP EXEX COMM TREA5 GERTRUDE CROSSLEY help us in cur efforts to these girls an opportunity to perform and utilize their talents and hard work." During the business portion of the meeting, presided over by president Ruth Gale, it was announced that Elizabeth Cook was 'be Outstanding Club Woman for the month of September.

CharleneChambless.waysand means chairman, announced that the club's bazaar will be held Nov. 16 and 17 at the vacant service stationadjacent to J. M. Fields on Eglin Parkway. Hostesses for the dinner meeting were Jeannie Ward, chairman Barbara Tyre, Cindy Carter and Donna Fisher.

BALLET TALK--Discussing the current membership drive of the FWB Ballet Association are (from left) Cherl Bloomquist, guest; Bernadette Clements Artistic Director of the Ballet Association; Mary Agnes Hall, arts department chairman of the Junior Woman's Club; and Jeannie Ward, chairman for the recent dinner meeting. Mrs. Clements spoke at the meeting about the ballet association and asked for support to keep a ballet company in FWB. Consumer Deputies Begin Canvass For Banned Toys WASHINGTON, D.C.(Oct. 17) Hundreds of volunteer Consumer Deputies in cities throughout the country begin this month to canvass stores for banned toys as part of the Consumer Product Safety Commission's second annual holiday season toy safety campaign.

The Commission estimates that last year 150,000 children and adults required hospital emergency room treatment for injuries associated with toys. More than 150,000 different kinds of toys currently deck the nation's toy shelves. During the prime toy purchasing months of November and December, the Commission plans information and education efforts to inform consumers about the hazards associated with toys. Since 1970, about 1,700 toys and other articles used by children have been banned for hazards such as small parts, sharp edges and sharp points, Although it is illegal to sell banned products, last year 990 Consumer Deputies visited 1,400 stores and turned up over 1,200 banned toys. The Consumer Deputies are nol official CPSC employes.

They are trained, however, by CPSC staff working out of 14 area offices to use the CPSC Banned Products List to spot International Event Held By Homemakers In an effort to create better understanding, good will and friendship between the women of this country and the women of olher countries of the world, the Okaloosa County Extension Homemakers held their annual International Day recently at the A i a Center in Crestview. Ruth Bugay was chairman for the event. In addition to the International Day program the Homemakers' programs for the year will include citizenship, consumer education, cultural arts, program ideas, family life, health, safety, and public information. Attending the event were 126 Homemakers representing 18 clubs. Lorine Johnson, president of Okaloosa Extensions Homemakers, presided over a short business meeting and Bertha Corkins gave the devotion.

Many Homemakers attended the meeting wearing dresses typical of foreign countries and name tags were in the shape of Mexican hats and other items from foreign countires. Displays were set up of items from foreign countries including lava dust from the a A i a volcano Fuego. Helen Fields, Terri Flores, and Lorraine Wessels demonstrated the art of beiiy dancing to members and explained the therapeutic value and recent popularity of the dancs. A short history was also given of the dance. Ann Jeter, Extension Homemakers' Agent, acted as "Sultan" for the dancers.

Betty Denten presented a program on the art of quilling, the ancient French and Chinese art of folding paper which can be traced back to the 13 centruy. The art flourished in the 18th century and started with French and Italian nuns who used narrow strips of paper and wrapped them around feather quills. Mrs. Denten said that the art required few materials and only a minimum of time. Dressed in her native Korean dress, Mrs.

C.C. Kuelbs, gave a demonstration on handmade ribbon flowers and designs. Hostesses of the Progressive, Nutrition and Health clubs set up long tables which held foreign dishes which had been prepared by members. Evelyn Flanagen supplied records of authentic German tunes which were played during the luncheon. Ann Jeter announced plans to compile a cook book containing receipes of the dishes prepared for the luncheon for each of the Homemakers.

potentially dangerous rattles, dolls, mechanical animals and other toys. When they discover a toy or oiher article intended for use by children that appears on the banned toy list, they ask the manager to remove it from sale and to check his supplier to ascerlain whether it is a banned hazardous product. Most store managers cooperate in this volunteer compliance effort, and in cases of non-cooperation or suspected violations, CPSC inspectors will make an official visit within a few days. The Consumer Deputy program started as a pilot project by the Food and Drug Administration. The success of the program encouraged its adoption by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in 1973 after it inherited jurisdiction over the Federal Hazardous Substances Act which regulates toys and other articles intended for use by children.

In March, the Commission ran a Consumer Deputy program for Poison Prevention Packaging. About 140 Deputies checked 1,277 retail stores for compliance with regulations requiring child -resistant closures for aspirin products and certain kinds of liquid furniture polishes. Based on its experiences with the previous Consumer Deputy programs that primarily utilized individual volunteers, the Commission this time will focus enlistment on existing consumer groups and women's and other community organizations. Because of the time necessary to train volunteers and to provide follow-up support, CPSC staff hope a working with organized groups will increase the.efficiency of the program. The staff also has simplified organization of the CPSC Banned Products List and the inspection procedures to a i i a easier, faster inspections by the Deputies.

For additional information about toy safety, write to the U.S. Consumer Product Safely Commission, Washington, D.C 20207. In the continental United States, call the toll-free hotline 800-638-266. Maryland residents only, call 800-492-2937. EGLIN AND RACETRACK ROAD STORE JHRS: 9am-9pm PRICES GOOD OCT 31 THRU NOV.

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Flowers In Lunchbox Appealing, Charming Does the prospect of peace and quiet, now that the children arc back at their desks, fill you- with lighthearted glee? Share feelings and summertime memories with friends and neighbors over coffee and donuts at a table made cheery with a whimsical arrangement of daisies in a discarded lunchbox. Are you the chairman of the a a Teachers Luncheon which welcomes the faculty back for another year of the three Rs? Ask your committee to dust-off the outgrown lunch pails that clutter garages, paint them one of the school's colors and arrange flowers of the other hue in the boxes to serve as eye- catching centerpieces. Have you run out of clever ideas for Brownie or Cub Scout projects? Keep the lunchbox in mind for Mother's Day. The children will relish the fun of creating their own a i "vase" and Mother will love tne touch it brings to the breakfast table when overflowing with bright blooms. Be sure the.

box is dust and grease-free before painting (spray paint is quick and easy) and when thoroughly dry, line with foil to waterproof it and protect your tablelop. A shallow bowl filled with florists' foam and hidden in the box will do the waterproofing job nicely, also. You may wish to highlight the handle and clasps with contrasting paint--easily done with a brush and steady hand. Your new flower holder makes a perfect container for a nostalgic mixture of i flowers such as asters, marigolds or daisies, Glowing a combined with vivid autumn leaves, are a delightful combination. Or, try a dried flower bouquet of tawny earth hues arranged in a sublimely ridiculous antique gold lunch pail for a charming permanent addition in the family room or den.

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