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Cut Flower Selection Know-how Handy for Fall Social Functions
Cut flowers are a must for all of those gala social functions scheduled for this fall. Because of limited house budgets and the heavy time schedules of most decoration chairmen, it is wise to have know-how when it comes to what flowers would be appropriate for what occasion.
The yellow and white calla flower, not to be confused with the calla lily, can be used very nicely with additional foliage for home and church centerpieces as well as bouquets and corsages. The calla flower, a medium priced flower, must be kept cool for longer life.
Chinese asters in various shades of red, purple, pink, and white, may be obtained in the medium price range. These flowers can be used effectively anywhere, alone or combined. But be sure and plunge them in water two hours before using, and strip the lower foliage.
Here are a few of the season's best buys when it comes to selecting and using cut flowers for bouquets, corsages, and centerpieces.
Yellow and blue bird of paradise flowers give a dramatic effect in large modern arrangements. This flower is rather expensive, but makes a smart striking appearance and is long lasting. Order this type of flower a week ahead of time.
Chrysanthemums, coloquially called mums, can be used anywhere. A wide assortment of colors, types, sizes, and prices make this flower a universal favorite.
For an all-around flower the bouvardia in red, purple and white is excellent. This versatile, small waxy flower looks well in any situation.
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For low exotic arrangements, the white tuberose is superb. This flower has a rather heavy fragrance. It must be ordered a week ahead.
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Clean clothes last longer, but the business of getting school things clean and restoring their proper, crisp, look over and over frequently takes some special doing.
When so many students do their own laundering, a few helpful suggestions might improve the looks of the finished products.
When washing an article for the first time, be sure to test for color fastness. If it "bleeds" wash it in a series of fresh suds until excess dye is flushed away. Always keep whites and colored clothes separated.
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The stiffly starched look, so popular in grandma's day, is taboo now, but a light starching does give a crisp appearance. Add a bit of bluing or coffee to starch for dark clothes.
If the weather is freezing, don't hang things outdoors to dry. The ice which forms may start cracks in the fabric. Colored pieces should be hung in the shade or they may fade.
Most synthetic fabrics will wash satisfactorily in your washing machine with warm water and plenty of soapsuds. Loosen the wringer, so it won't leave hard creases in the garments and some ironing can be eliminated.
Knitwear calls for washing by hand. Squeeze suds and rinse water through the garments, then roll in a towel to blot out excess moisture. Shape them according to the penciled pattern drawn on paper beforehand.
Olga Zilboorg, fine arts freshman from Mexico City, showed slide views of Mexico at the meeting of El Ateneo, Spanish club, Wednesday. Members also saw a "home" movie from a trip through Mexico taken by the father of Bill Withers, college sophomore.
Helpful Hints For Laundering
Corduroy can be washed in any type of machine or by hand, using hot water for whites and fast colors, warm water for "less fast" colors. Don't wring, twist, or spin dry such fabrics. Once hard creases are formed, it's difficult to get them out.
Hang corduroy while it's quite damp, pulling the garment into shape and stretching it along all lines of stretching. Brushing up the nap, when dry, will restore some of the fluffiness.
Spanish Club Sees Slides
"The Door in the Wall" was honored by the Junior Literary Guild. Another, of her books, "Bright April," received the Newberry Medal in 1950, presented for the most distinguished American contribution to children's literature of the previous year.
TRIM WOOL SUIT—All ready for fall is this trimly-cut double breasted worsted wool suit. Light grey with soft striations of a warm brown, it's worn with a pearl grey hat. Suggested by the Wool Bureau.
Marguerite de Angeli, children's author and illustrator, is visiting Lawrence this week and will attend the Children's Theater play made from her story, "The Door in the Wall."
Author-Illustrator Visits In Lawrence
A showing of some of Mrs. de Angeli's outstanding illustrations was held at the Museum of Art last year.
One of the most effective and least expensive means of adding color and pattern to a room is with "toss" pillows. "Toss refers to a casual manner of arrangement.
There's no limitation to the material from which-pillow covers can be made. Use canvas, denium, or linen for summer; satin, velvet, and wool plaid or tweed for winter.
Add Color to Room By 'Toss' Pillows
If you use cotton batting, be sure to make the cover removable for cleaning.
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Queen Selection Varies Yearly
Bv V. L. GASTON
The first queen, Lucy Edna Trees, Chi Omega, was elected in 1933 by members of the Varsity football squad. Since that time the method of choosing the queen has gone through many changes.
A touch of glamour was added to the annual Homecoming celebrations approximately 21 years ago when the first Homecoming queen was selected.
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The importance of the Homecoming queen diminished during the following years and only the name of the winning candidate received any publicity. One year even this was omitted.
In 1951 the queen was selected by a committee made up of Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce members. In making their choice, the committee said "we considered beauty, personality, coomph, 'it', and any other queenly
attributes." These qualifications were found in Louise Lockhard, Pi Beta Phi.
The 1945 queen, Joy Godbehere, Pi Beta Pi, was chosen by Kansas State football players when technicolor movies were taken of the queen candidate and sent to Kansas State college.
Carolyn Campbell, Pi Beta Phi, was elected Homecoming queen in 1947. She was chosen after interviews with judges who were newcomers to the University.
Jeannine Neihart, Kappa Kappa Gamma, reigned over last year activities after three faculty members and three Lawrence residents selected her.
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