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State College Hint* For Homemakers] Moisture and what it means to ironing: The more brittle the fiber, the more moisture it re-[ quires. Thus linens and cottoi require considerable moist while other fibers need less. Remember, moisture nstu ure be penetrat" the fabric evenly or finish will be blotchy ? rough and smooth, shiny and dull. Just enough moisture must be use to make the fiber pliable ? il fiber is too wet it slows down ironing.| Some authorities recommend that ch fabrics as silks and rayons ironed when partially dry. rather than dried completely and musthhen dampened. If moisture is ? WELCOME We extend ? cordial welcome to all College students and summer visitors to visit the CITY SHOE SHOP Next Door to Democrat Office Under the big maple tree BOONE, N. C. & In the Garden In the Yard Around the House On the Family Car On FATHER'S DAY He'd Enjoy Receiving PRACTICAL Togs ? like the sturdy ones we've stocked at un usually low prices! Sturdy dungarees, de nim overalls, cool, comfortable cotton shirts, all famous brands noted for endu rance! HUNT'S DEPARTMENT STORE Boone, N. C. CONGRATULATIONS TO People's Cafe on the installation of new fixtures and improvements in accommodations. . . . Serving the finest western meats from Hollars Grocery Store ? i B. W. ELLIS, Owner ? i ' ' (distributed evenly, however, these fabrics seem to finish satisfactorily when dried and dampened. Many of the lighter weight spun rayons needn't be dampened at all, as the dry fabric irons very satisfactorily. Ironing may be detrimental to a few articles such as elasticized portions of garments, fabrics waterproofed with waxs, rubber or other coatings which may melt easily. Study labels of such articles carefully for ironing in structions. Some knit garments may be pulled out of -shape by ironing. Don't iron washable pile fabrics such as chenilles or corduroys because ironing will mat the pile. Brush up the pile when thoroughly dry. Three C's for Salads: The in gredients for a fresh fruit or vegetable salad should be clean, crisp, and cold. Salads should be served with dressings that are not too tart, too salty, nor too sweet. i ni Hif* i ? r*rr* * . -Tj To Improvise a Ring Mold: To improvise a salad ring mold to be used in an emergency, grease the outside of a jelly glass and place it in the center of any deep baking dish. The crop outlook as of* early May continued good over most of Europe and the Soviet Union. Valle Cruci* News The Southern Rural Church Institute opened Wednesday, June 16th in the buildings of the Valle Crucis Mission. The direc tor is the Rev. E. Dargan Butt who was formerly rector of Holy Cross Church ior several year*. Visitors are beginning to come into the valley and open up houses for the summer. Mrs. Oakley Jenkins and daughter are visiting Mrs. Jen kin's parents Mr. and Mrs. Mont Gloviex. Mrs. W. C. Leach has returned from New York. Miss Sue Tisdale of Old Fort will be the dietician at the Mis sion School this summer. There will be room for guests as usual at the school. The Valle Crucis girls baseball team played Banner Elk girls last Saturday. The score was 20 to 40 in favor of Banner Elk. Misses Virginia Cook, Betty Sarah Fraricces Davis have re turned from Camp Patterson. There will be a benefit square dance in the dining hall of the Mission School, Saturday June 19th, from 8 to 11 p. m. Japan's commerce with rest of East Asia is growing. MAKE DAD HAPPY JUKE 2???> Here ore masculine accessories that he will like ... a handsome watch band, a distinctive tie chain, a useful pen knife and smartly designed cuff links ... all modestly priced. m li Walch band Pan Knife Cuff Links Tla Chain I $5.00 to 12.95 ( I STALLINGS JEWELERS BOONE, N. C. $3.50 t $2.50 ?i CONCRETE BLOCKS GRADE A Buy Fireproof Concrete Blocks We can furnish orders large or small, also crushed stone for driveways, private roads and concrete work, all at prices you can afford to pay. We deliver. GRAY STONE BLOCK COPMANY J. C. McConnell, Manager Phone 309-J Boyd R. Blanton, Owner and Bryant Combs, Manager of People's Cafe proudly announce that through your patronage we have been able to completely remodel Peoples Cafe. i We have modern equipment, experienced cooks, com petent and courteous waitresses ready to serve you. We invite your inspection i,im? i STRONGER SEX? Birmingham, England ? Mist Jane Under hill, 37, told the court that the had sat petrified while a holdup man threatened her with a knife and ransacked her home. Suddenly, he turned and said. "I am just aa frightened as you are." Then there was a thud in the prisoner's dock ? the accus ed holdup man, James Battle, 34, had fainted. SURPLUS TO E. It F. Twenty million dollars worth of industrial goods, made for Russia and stranded when Con gress discontinued lend-lease to Moscow, has been offered to the European Recovery Program. The surplus includes coal-min ing machinery, mine locomotives, electrical equipment and even a "package power plant" what's * ?00HHG? CALL 245- J i i? LETCHER'S CABS NOW AT N^W LOCATION Wo are now located across the street from the City Hall and invite' the patronage of the people, who want dependable and court eons day and night cab service. Our New Phone is 328- J ALL THOSE RESIDING IN CITY LJMJTS CAN RIDE TO CHURCH FREE We wish to congratulate the PEOPLES CAFE for the fine work they are doing in remodeling this well known establishment. We are proud to have been able to furnish the booths, tables and counters. .ViJF The distinctive styling of the 1949 Ford convertible feature* smooth, flowing contours, full I render-width body and luxurious interior appointmentsvCompletely new, the convertible chaaait | is doubly reinforced. New Ford Tractor DETROIT ? Good news for the nation*! farmer* as the new Ford tractor roll* off the production line* of Ford's Highland Park plant at the rate of 404 daily. Feature* include an improved hydraulic system for implement control and four forward speeds. With the new line of Deaii bom farm equipment, the Ford tractor is marketed nationally by Dearborn Motor* Corporation. Michigan farmerette Gloria Carlion tries oat the new tractor at Dearborn Motor*' experimental farm, Clarkstoo, Michigan. The new Ford will be on display at our showrooms Friday and Saturday, 18 - 19 In connection with the showing of the new Ford we ar*? giving aWay the following cash prizes: FIRST PRIZE $20.00 SECOND PRIZE $15.00 THIRD PRIZE $10.00 FOURTH PRIZE , $5.00 TTiese prizes will be awarded Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Everyone attending the showing of our new Ford will be eligible to compete for the prizes. You do riot have to be present when the prizes are awarded to win. At the tame time we are opening our new TRACTOR SHOWROOM With the most qomplete line of tractors and tractor equip ment ever shown in Watauga County. In addition we will have the 1 949 model trucks on displav. -f There's a in your future Winkler Motor Company BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA
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