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Volume 10, 1971: 12 Monthly Issues
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Volume 10, Issue #1: January 1971
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Beautiful Buttons...A Challenge
by Noda May Ramsdale
- GRACE'S SCRAPBOOK:
Let's Go To a Timber Church
by Grace V Schillinger
- MINI MODISTE:
Formal Pant Suit(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- ARTICLE:
Word From My windowsill- My Feathered Weathermen
by Ruth Armstrong
- PATTERN:
14" Illusion Doily
by Glendola Hudges
- PATTERN:
Tatted Edging
by Myrtle Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Flings 'n Caps(crochet,knit)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
The Ripple Cape(crochet,S/M)
by American Thread Co
- PATTERN:
11 3/4" Ruffled Fairy Dell Doily
by J&P Coats
- POEMS:
The New Snow
by Flora Rossdeutscher
Wasted Joys
by Margaret Ullrich
Another Year!
by Joseph C Thomspon
Taka a Life - Add To It
by Harry Slocum
Recipe For a Happy Day
by Mrs B Mayes
Just An Old Ragged Doll
by Jerry Walsh
Analyzing Our Emotions
by Eva Beaver
The Hapless Hobby
by Dorothy Vernon
Kittens
by Marion Amedick
- Reader's Recipes:
Basic Sweet Roll Dough(Esther Jackson)
Laurenes Five Minute Fudge(Mrs L Oletzke)
Little Pies(Mary Ehrlich)
Apple Pecan Cake
Brown-eyed Suzan's(Mrs Ken Edlebeck)
Steamed Chocolate Pudding
Pound Cake(Mrs Clarence Ridden)
Dumb Cake(Pearl Holding)
Orange Slice - Date Bread(Mrs Alvin Koerper)
Mothers Chocolate Cake
Imperial Chicken
Farmhouse Bake(Janie Jennings)
Nalesnik(Polish Pancakes)(Mrs Marie Rogers)
Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Filling(Mrs Ruth Sander)
Liverwurst(Mrs C Lemburg)
Meat Loaf Deluxe(Mrs Minnie Reinstra)
Easy Stuffing For Chicken
Fish Stuffing(Mrs Bess Notkin)
Baked (Fruit) Apples(Florence Van Dalen)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Coffee Break(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Have You Tried Succulents?
by Evelyn R Baker
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Male Side...of the Mail!
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Hearty Rice Meal(low calorie)
Perfection Salad(low calorie)
Sunshine Slim(low calorie)
Lamb Shish Kabob a la California(low calorie)
Lemon Herb Marinade(low calorie)
Seafood Gumbo(low fat)
Creole Sauce(low fat)
Baked Prune Whip(low fat)
Jellied Tomato Salad(low fat)
Old Fashioned Pot Roast(low fat)
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
The Girl Child(Strickland W Gillilan)
When We Were Two Little Boys(Theodore F Morse)
What Ruined Farmer Brown(John H Yates)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- SPICE OF LIFE:
Child's Brite Sayings,
Embarrassing Moments,
Pet Peeves
- This and That(letters)
- What's Your Problem?
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 10, Issue #2: February 1971
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Handicapped Woman Meets Life 'Head On' With a Smile- Mrs Dorothy Felsheim Jerome
by Louise Miller
- GRACE'S SCRAPBOOK:
Cold Frame For Columbines
by Grace V Schillinger
- MINI MODISTE:
Bridal Gown,Juliet-style Cap(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Arkansas Diamond(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson
- ARTICLE:
News For Bobbin Lace Makers
by Mrs R Harris
- PATTERN:
14" American Beauty Doily
by Glendola Hodges
- PATTERN:
(2)Button Trim Spats(knit,crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Lollipop the Lamb Toy(crochet)
Baby's Ball(crochet)
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Pearl Rope Necklace
by Peggy Morrison
- PATTERN:
Guest Towel Edgings(1 tatting,1 hairpin lace/crochet)
by Myrtle Hamilton
- POEMS:
My Dear Old Rocker
by Catherine Ryan
Head Lines
by Anna Buttrey
Living TV
by Margaret Ullrich
What the Miracle of Love Can Do
by Lilli M Baxter
Father's Woes
by Ruth J Jorgensen
Reminisce
by Belva D Vanbiber
The Symbol
by Dorothy Stevens Humphreys
Spring
by Lela Jane Powell
LIttle Black Dog
by Anon
- Reader's Recipes:
City Chicken(Ethel Schwartz)
Cheesed New Potatoes(Jean Baker)
Old World Cabbage Soup(Mrs S Novack)
Abe Lincoln Pudding(Mrs Lucy Dowd)
Yellow Cheese(Mrs David Moore)
New England Boiled Dinner
Ham and Spaghetti Ring(Ethel Schwartz)
Pinto Bean Pie(Mrs Richard Rosenbusch)
Calico Beans(Martha LeCoque)
Eggnog Chiffon Pie
Coconut Pie Crust(Mrs David Moore)
Egg Yolk Pastry(Mrs Charles N Hodges)
Divinity Drops(A Reader)
Potato Chip Cookies(Mrs RB Murrell)
Lemon Upside Down Cake(Flora Henry)
Mint Pie Royale(Verda Ross)
Red Velvet Cake(Mrs WM Garrett)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Male Side...of the Mail!
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Dieters' Macaroni Salad
Calorie Counters' Noodle Menu
Calorie Counters' Macaroni Chicken Salad
Slim Line Macaroni Meal
Egg Noodles with Lamb Creole
Macaroni Diet Platter
Spaghetti Lamb Toss
Orange Freeze(Mrs Bonnie Lewis)
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Washing Clothes No Cinch in Old Days(Mrs CH Storz)
How Willard Fed the Hogs(Wallace Irwin)
The Old Slate
Flowers Leave Their Fragrance On the Hand That Bestows Them
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- SPICE OF LIFE:
Child's Brite Sayings,
Embarrassing Moments,
Pet Peeves
- This and That(letters)
- What's Your Problem?
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 10, Issue #3: March 1971
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Paper Doll Hobby- Jo Ann Janzen
by Jo Ann Janzen
- GRACE'S SCRAPBOOK:
Children Learn From Pets
by Grace V Schillinger
- MINI MODISTE:
Vest,Skirt,Envelope Clutch Purse(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Old-Fashioned Tulip Basket(pieced,applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- ARTICLE:
From an Idea To a New Career
by Julia M Hefter
- TUTORIAL:
Making Antique Doll Hats
by Janet Gennette
- TUTORIAL:
Quilting Made Easy
by Mrs JN Summers
- TUTORIAL:
Snip a Shiny Owl
by Ruth Armstrong
- PATTERN:
13"x21" Oblong Doily(crochet)
by Elizabeth Hiddleson
- PATTERN:
Gay Garden of (3)Potholders(crochet)
by Coats & Clark
- CORRECTION:
Ripple Cape(crochet)
from January Issue
- POEMS:
How to Combat Winter Weariness
by Mrs AO Duer
Truth
by Mrs Jean Henkel
Know Thy Neighbor
by Gordon H Fisk
Mountain Realms
by Christine H Gregson
- Reader's Recipes:
Old Fashion Applesauce Cake(Mrs LC Grien)
Raisin Puffs(Helen Brewer)
Noodle Nuts(Ethel M Mears)
Impossible Coconut Pie(A Reader)
Prune whip Spice Cake(Bertha Steinke)
Fig Pudding(A Reader)
Laurene's Orange Brownies(Mrs L Oletzke)
Mashed Potato Cake(Anna Dickerson)
Oven Almond French Toast(Marie Thompson)
Cabbage Roll Stuffed Wtih Sauerkraut(Mrs R Alback)
Bacana Toasts(Monica Jarman)
Apricot Macaroni Fluff(Anon)
Hotpot Stew(Mrs Ernest Ross)
Fruit and Dumplings(Mrs Walter Lautenbach)
Aplets and Cotlets(Mrs Audrey Hobbs)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Growing Bedding Plants
by Evelyn Baker
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- My Diet(recipes)-
Vitamin Spread
Quick Chop Suey
Meat and Vegetable Casserole
Banana Pudding(Mrs Olga Krieger)
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight
A Pretty Good World
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- SPICE OF LIFE:
Child's Brite Sayings,
Embarrassing Moments,
Pet Peeves
- This and That(letters)
- What's Your Problem?
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 10, Issue #4: April 1971
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Old Quilt Blocks Collected- Estelle C Laughlin
by Edith Enlow
- MINI MODISTE:
Old-Fashioned Dress with Attached Pantaloons(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
A Painted Rose Garden(painted)
by Ruby Hinson
- TUTORIAL:
Inexpensive Easter Basket and Chicks
by Mrs Harold E Rayl
- TUTORIAL:
Easter Bunny(mixed media)
by Mrs Wilma Yeast
- PATTERN:
Sunshine Small Motifs(tiling)
by Elizabeth Hiddleson
- PATTERN:
Reversible Crochet Afghan
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Girl's Jeannie Yoke Dress(crochet,2-8)
by American Thread Co.
- POEMS:
Aspiration
by Frank H Keith
In Memorium
by AC Kuhnen
Come As You Are
by Gallie S Butler
Living TV
by Margaret Ullrich
A Recipe for Happiness
by Anton F Weidemann
- Reader's Recipes:
Easter Bread(M Kuby)
Old Fashioned Maple Syrup Pie(Mrs Donna Matts)
Lemon Upside Down Muffins(Mrs Bess Notkin)
Rhubarb Crunch(Mrs Jay Moorhouse)
Pear Custard Pie(Mrs Frank Garner)
Rhubarb Shortcake(Mrs Irene Saunders)
Grandma's Boiled Apple Dumplings(Mrs John Parcell)
Country-Style Ham and Noodles(Mrs Brice Hall)
Tuna Treasure Boats(NY Reader)
Cheese Fondue(Anon)
Grilled Bologna on a Stick(NY Reader)
Beet and Onion Salad(Ethel Schwartz)
Ann Landers' Meat Loaf
Uncooked Honey Frosting(Mrs LeRay Oletzke)
Brandied Fruit(A Reader)
Date Pudding(A Reader)
Liverwurst(Mrs E Lemburg)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Male Side...of the Mail!
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Turkey Noodle Toss
Celery and Beef Ragout
Low Fat Lamb Vegetable Kabobs
Corn Muffins
Burgundy Pot Roast
Low Cal Strawberry Salad
Curried Rice
Herbed Baked Fish Steak
Veal A La Mode
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
So Did I
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- What's Your Problem?
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 10, Issue #5: May 1971
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
The Enchanted Doll House- Mrs Hazel Shoemaker
by Not Given
- MINI MODISTE:
Simple Basic Sheath(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Autumn(applique,acorns,oak leaves)
by Ruby Hinson
- ARTICLE:
Sugar and Spice-Mad Hatter of Ohio Hills, Nita Kyle(was on cover of Oct. 1966 issue)
by Nita Kyle
- ARTICLE:
Indian(Seminole) Piecework
by Mrs John O Stanley
- TUTORIAL:
Grandmother's Perfumed Beads
by Mrs Milo Rickets
- PATTERN:
Dainty Tatted Edging
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Hairpin Lace Place Mat
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
The Littlest Wishing Well(crewel embroidery)
by Betty Robinson
- PATTERN:
Women's White Cable Sweater(knit,38-50)
by American Thread Co
- PATTERN:
Women's Coral Shells Sweater(crochet,38-52)
by American Thread Co
- PATTERN:
Rucksack Carryall(cloth)
by Not Given
- PATTERN:
Baby Ripple Afghan(crochet)
by Mrs A Johnson
- POEMS:
The Last Hike
by Eunice C Vigil
Gold Star Mother
by Mrs Atholenne Whitrock
Your Mother and Mine
by Ed Pfahler
The Circus Heart
by Mrs Patricia S Mitchell
Divided Generation
by Virginia E Bush
Signs of Spring
by Dorothy Vernon Parchomski
- Reader's Recipes:
Potato Cake(Mrs Lund)
Mexi-corn Bread(Jean Baker)
Baked Chocolate Pudding(Mrs A Rohr)
Vanilla Wafer Cake(Mrs LN Cummings)
Dream Cake(Mrs Paula Bourquin)
Boston Brown Bread(Mrs G Ingersoll)
Carrot Cake(Mrs B Mayes)
Pink Apple Smoothie(Mrs Lois Sparks)
Saurkraut Salad(Edna Slaughter)
Quick Coconut Macaroons(Mrs Gordon Ingersoll)
Blueberry Muffins(Mrs D Turbide)
Rosettes(Marie Rogers)
Nita's Chocolate Sheet Cake(Mrs Ted Freitag)
Graham Cracker Cake(A Reader)
Rhubarb Pie(A Reader)
Fabulous Cheesecake(Mrs Martha Castel)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Rock Landscaping
by Evelyn R Baker
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Cranberry Dessert Salad Supreme
Lemon Sherbet
Celery "Linguine" and Meatballs
Low Sodium Dill Rice
Beef and Rice Casserole
Green Beans and Rice Salad
Spiced Eggplant and Potatoes
Wheat Free Chips'n Chili Casserole
Shrimp and Potato Soup
Rice and Ham Snacks
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Hildegarde
I Could Not Call Her Mother
A Good Name
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- What's Your Problem?
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 10, Issue #6: June 1971
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Never a Dull Moment
by Vikki Johnson
- MINI MODISTE:
Crocheted Sheath,Open Crown Hat(11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Peggy's Butterfly(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- PATTERN:
Baby Bonnet and Slippers(crochet)
by J&P Coats
- PATTERN:
(2)Necklaces(tatting)
by Myrtle Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Tatted Edging
by J&P Coats
- PATTERN:
14 3/4" Beads, Beads, Beads Crochet Doily
by American Thread Co
- POEMS:
Little Sermon
by Miriam J Smithers
Home Maker's Lament
by Louise Jackson
The Carpenter and His Shop
by Ruth J Jorgensen
The Painting
by Sandra Querry
Does Anyone Care?
by Bess Mayes
The Recital
by Bertha W Fairbanks
The Drab Ones
by Mrs Amy Jump
- Reader's Recipes:
Almond Butter Crunch(Mrs John Patterson)
Nut Pastry(Mrs Joseph J Lukek)
Parfait Salad(Mrs Dorothy Roberts)
Broiled Apricot Pies(J.C. Fierke)
Canadian Bars(Mrs Kay M Ruckman)
Pop Ice Cream(Nrs SP Vetter)
Yummy Divinity(Mrs Ivan Turnbull)
Sponge Cake(Mrs Jessie N Byrnes)
Ham-Stuffed Squash(Mrs Robert Stanley)
Potato Starter(Leona LeMasters)
Beef and Tomato Hash(A Reader)
Philadelphia Pepperpot(A Phila. Reader)
Stuffed Cornish Hens(Mrs Emma Kern)
Tuna Meditarranean(A WH Reader)
Baked Shrimp Sherri(Mrs Emma M Kern)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Gourmet Gardening
by Evelyn R Baker
Vegetable Gardening for Women Only
by Mrs Steve Gall
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days-
My First circus...
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Crumb Coated Drumsticks
Chicken Wings Creole
Baked Chicken
Homestead Chickan and rice
Rice
Chicken Vermouth with Rice
Chicken and Tomato Salad
Silhouette Chicken Salad
by Nancy Carter
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- SPICE OF LIFE:
Child's Brite Sayings,
Embarrassing Moments,
Pet Peeves
- This and That(letters)
- What's Your Problem?
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 10, Issue #7: July 1971
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Hobbyist, Helen Stacey
by Mabel Stacey
- MINI MODISTE:
Empire Gown(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- GRACE'S SCRAPBOOK:
Carolina Wrens and Chickadees
by Grace V Schillinger
- TUTORIAL:
Hasty, Handy Hurricane Lamp(tin cans)
by ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Patch Pretty's Aprons(cloth)
by Lilias A Carlson
- TUTORIAL:
Create a Ming Tree(bonsai)
by Mary Anderson
- PATTERN:
Tatted Star Doily
by Myrtle Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Women's Slipover(knit,34-44)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Pillow Case Motif(crochet)
by J&P Coats
- PATTERN:
Bathroom Pretties(crochet)
by Mrs Gertrude Pruss
- PATTERN:
(5)Crocheted Hats for Fashion Dolls
by Irene Youngo
- PATTERN:
One Yard Apron(cloth)
by Lucie Ferguson
- POEMS:
Anniversary
by Margaret Ullrich
Prisoners of Hope
by Eva Beaver
Mary Had a Little Lamb
by Irene Koenig Keepin
Crushed Petals
by Mrs Helen Virden
Faith Hope Love
by Gloria Heppermann
Sweet Liberty For All
by Lilli M Baxter
- Reader's Recipes:
Fudge Nougats(Opal Barker)
Chewy Coconut Bars(Opal Barker)
Cabbage and Rice(Mrs Orlan Jackson)
London Broil(A Reader)
Candied Carrots and Onions(A Reader)
Spicy Baked Doughnuts(Anon)
Sour Cream Swiss Steak(Unity)
Hamburger Buns(Mrs Fred Crawford)
Rocks(Linda Kubas)
Scrabble Disks(Linda Kubas)
Hamburger Pie(Fred W Fee)
Longhorn Cheese(Mrs Carl H Stitzel)
Jewish Apple Cake(Mrs Mary Hintz)
Pineapple Rice Pudding(Mrs Schulteis)
Straw/Raspberries for Freezing(Mrs Emma M Kern)
Frozen Strawberry Salad(Mrs Emma M Kern)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- COFFEE BREAK:
Dolls
by Mrs Joe Rippe
- GARDEN TALK:
Growing Roses
by Velma Prentice
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Whipped Non-fat Dry Milk
Baked Rice
Celery and Chicken Gumbo
Broiled Chicken with Asparagus
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Washing Day
The Old Maid and the Burglar
He Stubbed His Toe
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 10, Issue #8: August 1971
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Multiply the Dividends
by Helen Hiner
- MINI MODISTE:
Belted robe with Slumber Cap(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Ray O' Sunshine(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson
- TUTORIAL:
To Make Salt Beads
by Mrs George Sampson
- PATTERN:
Snow Roses Crochet Doily
by Mrs Merle Rasmussen
- PATTERN:
Cuddly Baby Dolls(cloth)
by Lilias A Carlson
- PATTERN:
Roman Stripe Afghan(crochet)
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
My Mother's Healing Oil
by Mrs Mattie Gillham
Peace
by Charlotte McQuerry
Treasure
by Margaret Ullrich
The Old Revival Meeting
by Anton Weidmann
Life's Journey
by Betty B Millar
Life Is a Symphony
by Dorothy Stevens Humphreys
Bible Garden Herbs
by Rosetta Fridley
Buddy, My Cat
by Bess Mayes
Know Thy Self
by Hampton Osborne
- Reader's Recipes:
Frozen Strawberry Dessert(Neoma Daugherty)
Thousand Island Dressing(Mrs Jacob Breuker)
Cumberland Sauce for Him(Mrs Margueride Saunders)
Summer Cole Slaw(Mrs Anne Thurbide)
Fig Jam(Irene McCormick)
Blender Sour Cream Raisin Pie(Mrs W Leonard)
Baked Spareribs With Apple Sauce(Mrs Brice Hall)
Dad's Pot Roast(Irene Kasper)
Beet and Celery Salad(Miss Elsie Babb)
Potato Candy(Mabel Allen)
Scottish Scones(Anon)
Root Beer(Mrs Dianna Riley)
Chow-Chow(Mrs Zigmond Yobbagy)
Streamlined Tamales(Mrs Morris Landers)
Austrian Plum Dumplings(Mrs Caroline Elder)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Male Side...of the Mail!
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Low-Calorie Blue Cheese Dressing
Low Fat Pineapple Mold
Golden Spiced Apricot Salad
Rice Tune Salad Ole!
Macaroni Garden Salad
Garden Patch Salads
Crunchy Cottage Cheese Stuffed tomato
Fruit Salad Dressing
Best Ever Orange Salad
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
the Little Black-eyed Rebel
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- What's Your Problem?
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 10, Issue #9: September 1971
Page Count: 64
Notes: This issue didn't have a mailing label on it, so it may be a newsstand issue, rather than a subscription issue...
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Diary of a Farm Wife
by Joyce A Bupp
- GRACE'S SCRAPBOOK:
Rabbits Aren't Sissified
by Grace V Schillinger
- MINI MODISTE:
Egyptian Gown(knit or Crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Nine Patch Star Crib Quilt(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson
- TUTORIAL:
Fantasy Flower(clear plastic cups)
by Mrs Harold E Rayl
- TUTORIAL:
Why Not Hook a Rug?
by Lilias A Carlson
- PATTERN:
Primrose Paths Luncheon Set(crochet)
by Lily Mills Co
- PATTERN:
Crocheted Daisy Afghan
by Mrs Dorothy A Jerome
- PATTERN:
Morning Glory Afghan Skirt(crochet,10-20)
by American Thread Co
- PATTERN:
Rippling Rhythm Doily
by Lily Mills Co
- POEMS:
Seasons of Mother Nature
by Bernice Tune
Frustration
by Julie Cooper
Worship
by Dorothea Hardy Proctor
Sweet Magic
by Mrs Muriel E Eddy
Seventy-Times Seven
by Betty Harbison
Fall
by Margaret Deschauer Johnson
Friends
by Liz Henderson
- Reader's Recipes:
Home Made Ravioli
Mexican Prune Cake(Mrs Winifred Greenall)
No-Bake Cookies(Mrs Marguerite Saunders)
Italian Beef
Onion Round Steak
Chili Bean Chuck Steak
Steamed Clams Sicilian(Mrs David E Osier)
Baked Chicken(Mrs Jacob Breuker)
Spicy Pork Roast Glaced(Mrs Brice Hall)
Billy Sunday Pudding(Mrs C Olson)
Wisconsin Dill Crock(Mrs Herman Diece)
Chow Chow(Mrs C Olson)
Tomato Catsup(Mrs John L Shroyer)
Zucchini Pickles
Yellow Jacket Frosting(Mrs JD Bullock)
O Henry Bars(Marguerite Jennings)
Fresh Cherry Cake(Florence Van Dalen)
Fruit Catsup(Mrs Frank Dixon)
Squaw Bread(Mrs Olga Baird)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Blushed Cauliflower
Swiss Tune Rice Pie Wheat-free
Oregano Rice
Lamb and rice Skillet Dinner
Sea Breeze Salad
Apple Rice Toffee
Lemon Rice Fluff
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Fatal Wedding
One, Two Three
Cotton Pickin Days
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- What's Your Problem?
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 10, Issue #10: October 1971
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- COVER STORY:
Talented Homemaker, Betty Davis
by Phil Roddy
- MINI MODISTE:
Clown Suit with Mask, Hat(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- TUTORIAL:
How To Make an Apple Granny
by Mrs Ethel Yordy
- TUTORIAL:
Tote-along Toy(mini dollhouse)
by Lilias A Carlson
- ARTICLE:
Seed Art
by Josephine Mesha
- TUTORIAL:
Smocked Bedspread
by Miss Alice Goettleman
- ARTICLE:
Bobbin Lace, An Inexpensive Hobby
by Mrs Pat Harris
- TUTORIAL:
A New Wrinkle in Successful Canning
by Vollie Tripp
- PATTERN:
All-purpose Square Motif(crochet)
by Elizabeth Hiddleson
- PATTERN:
Old Fashioned Filet Crochet Yoke
by Bernice Cooper
- PATTERN:
Fish and Butterfly Potholders(cloth)
by Wright's Trims
- POEMS:
Christianity In Action
by Ruth J Jorgensen
Autumn's Beauty
by Marion Amedick
A Little Girl's Dream
by Mrs Corine T Menendez
The Good Old Wash Days
by Martha Horton
The Day After Sunday
by Evelyn M Heinz
Love is silver; love is gold...
by Ruth Eddy
Questions of a Child
by Mrs Carrie Baker
Dance of the Goldenrod
by Ruth J Jorgensen
- Reader's Recipes:
Zucchini Pickles(virginia Langenberg)
Chicken Continental(Mrs Ruth Ellison)
Sausage-Kraut Casserole(Mary McFadden)
Corned Beef & Potatoes au Gratin(Mrs Marie Rogers)
Chili(Mrs Kelly)
Chow-Chow(Christine Hembrough)
Pickled Squash(WH Reader)
Turnip Cups(Florence Van Dalen)
Cherry Delight(virginia Langenberg)
100-Year Old Pork Cake(Mrs Charles Veldheer)
Never-Fail Buns(Anon)
Cranberry Orange Pie(Christine Hembrough)
Cake Icing Made from Yolks(Mrs Albert Slack)
Five Minute Strawberry Pies(JC Fierke)
Fresh Apple Date Nut Cake(Mrs Morris Landers)
Squaw Corn
Round-Up Stew
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Starting a Perrennial Beauty
by Rex Eidson
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- My Diet(recipes)-
Orange Cloud
Orange Sauce
Cranberry Relish Mold
Zesty Broiled Orange Half
Bavarian Cream
Celery and Beef Ragout
Light'n Airy Orange Tapioca
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Little Orphan Annie(James Whitcombe Riley)
The Lost Chord
I'll lend you for a little time...(Edgar A Guest)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 10, Issue #11: November 1971
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- COVER STORY:
The Old and the Young(cooking utensils)
by Sharon Winter
- MINI MODISTE:
Knit Skirt, Sweater(11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Sunbonnet Girl Quilt(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- PATTERNS:
Six Easy-to-Make Gifts- Teddy, Patchwork Ball, Swedish Woven Placemats, Vinyl Tote Bag, Print Pillows, Poncho
by Lilias A Carlson
- PATTERN:
Church Mouse Choir(cloth)
by Edna Pollard
- ARTICLE:
Tole Painting, A Fun Hobby
by Lillie B Boyce
- ARTICLE:
From Junk To "Junque"
by Mme. Janette Runner
- PATTERN:
Lacy Crocheted Angel Ornament
by Margaret Tews
- PATTERN:
Inflated Christmas Stocking(knit)
by Mrs George J Pollard
- PATTERN:
Victoriana Crochet Blouse(8-16)
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Santa Door Stop(crochet)
Pencil Holder(crochet)
by American Thread Co
- POEMS:
Thanksgiving Every Day
by Lilly m Baxter
Dreams of Fantasy
by Rubye Page
Watchful Little Eyes
by Ruth Sanson
Autumn's Beauty
by Marion Amedick
Wise Counsel
by Irene Koenig Keepin
To My Children
by Eunice M Vigil
Grandmother
by Mrs Dorothy Harris
The Return
by Miss Marguerite Jean Gordon
- Reader's Recipes:
Cookie Sheet Cake(Mrs Barbara Scott)
Pork Chops(Mrs Barbara Scott)
Busy Day Casserole(Reader)
Carrot Salad Without Jello(Mrs Henry Poss)
Creamed Chipped Dried Beef(Mrs T curtis)
Tuna Cracker Pie(Anon)
Cherry Fudge Bars(Mrs Bess Notkin)
Dabble Cake(Mrs Cecil Green)
Celery and Marshmallow Salad(Belva Hampton)
Baked Spareribs(Anon)
Cranberry Spice Cake(Anon)
Stuffed Cinnamon Apple Salad(Anon)
Cornbread Stuffing
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
Crunch Cake
Beet-Nik Cake(Mildred Williams)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- My Diet(recipes)-
Great Western Broiled Flank Steak
Chicken Buttermilk Loaf
Low Calorie Orange Banana Bread
Fresh Oranges and Pears Dessert
Low Calorie Lemon Chiffon Pie
Crumb Crust
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Neighbors
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 10, Issue #12: December 1971
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
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- MINI MODISTE:
???(11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
???(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- ARTICLE:
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- PATTERN:
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- POEMS:
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- Reader's Recipes:
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- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- COFFEE BREAK:
by
- GARDEN TALK:
by
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Male Side...of the Mail!
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
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by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- What's Your Problem?
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 11, 1972: 12 Monthly Issues
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Volume 11, Issue #1: January 1972
Page Count: 64
Notes: I have a second copy of January 1972 that is a completely different cover and contents - it's either a newsstand issue, or was completely mislabeled...
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Elyrian Loves to Sew, Mrs Harry Wirth
by Joanne Deubel
- MINI MODISTE:
Sequined Evening Set(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
sweetheart Ball Formal,Stole(crochet)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Hawaiian Quilt Block(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- TUTORIAL:
Let's Make A Purse(vinyl)
by Mrs Ruth Ellifritz
- ARTICLE:
Word From My Windowsill(Sparrow Hat Styles)
by Ruth Armstrong
- PATTERN:
Floral Spray Cross-stitch Pattern
by Not Given
- PATTERN:
Granny Type Motif Afghan(crochet)
by American Thread Co
- PATTERN:
My Pretty Red Coat(afghan Robe)
by Lilias A Carlson
- PATTERN:
Teapot Hot Pads(cloth)
by Pearl Adoree Franklin
- POEMS:
This New Year
by Lilli M Baxter
The Trundle Bed
by Mrs CM Brennan
Special Delivery Letter
by Gladys Rose Hughes
What Is Happiness
by S Lavinia Waskey
Winter
by Margaret Deschauer Johnson
The Glimpse
by Barbara Sloan Helmer
- Reader's Recipes:
Apple Macaroon Pie(Jane McGee)
Banana Biscuits(Helen Schroetter)
Magic Mincemeat Bars(Irene Rohr)
Angel Food Pie(Mrs RK Fox)
Date Chiffon Filling
Topsy Turvy Gingerbread(Leona LeMasters)
French Toast Waffles(Mrs Richard M Olsen)
Sweet Potato Puffs(Ellen Rider)
Chocolate Fudge(Edna Jenks)
Beef in Casserole
Beef Steak Pie(Linn Bristol)
Beef'n Hominy(Zora Waldrop)
Quail or Doves in Rice(Mrs RK Fox)
Pickled Eggs
Cabbage Dressing(Mrs Gus Jones)
Hamburger Mushroom Pie(Edna Jenks)
Texas Chili(Mrs SP Vetter)
Open Sesame Pie
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- My Diet(recipes)-
Egg-free Frozen Strawberry Rice Pie
30-minute Meat and Vegetable Pie
Tuna Florentine
Oatmeal Nut Bread
Orange Bread
Rice Flour Brownies
Coconut Puffs
Spicy Rice
Pink'n Pretty Parfait
Festive Nut Balls
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Mother's Fool
I remember when I was only four...
A Spring Song(James Whitcomb Riley)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 11, Issue #2: February 1972
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
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- MINI MODISTE:
???(11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
???(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- ARTICLE:
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- POEMS:
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- Reader's Recipes:
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- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- COFFEE BREAK:
by
- GARDEN TALK:
by
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Male Side...of the Mail!
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- What's Your Problem?
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 11, Issue #3: March 1972
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
No Time on Her Hands, Mrs Effie Madsen
by Helen Hiner
- TUTORIAL:
Little Gifts Fun to Make- Earring Stands, Pot of Tulips, Love Apple Sachet,Tube Pencil Holder
by Elizabeth C Faiman
- GRACE'S SCRAPBOOK:
Meditation In March
by Grace V Schiillinger
- PATTERN:
Valentine Filet Doily
by Lily Mills Co
- PATTERN:
Here Comes the Bride(11 1/2" fashion doll,crochet))
by American Thread Company
- PATTERN:
Fashion Doll Ripple Cape(crochet)
by Mrs George Ristogino
- PATTERN:
Crocheted Evening Bag
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Tatted Bookmark
by Mrs Edward Randall
- PATTERN:
(2)Cross Stitch on Gingham Borders
by Mrs Alma Hanson
- PATTERN:
Square Pillow,Cross-stitch Rose
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Cock a Doodle Egg Warmers(crochet)
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
Praise
by Nora R Gillespie
Little Old Doll
by M Darlie Garber
Heartaches
by Jerry Walsh
Builders
by Mrs Helen Virden
Women's Household
by Mrs Raymond G Holmes
Nature Child
by Harriet Evelyn Hickman
The Fullness of Love
by Chesaline Pool
The Bright and the Beautiful
by Chesaline Pool
From Reality Unto Reality
by Chesaline Pool
- Reader's Recipes:
Lemon Rice Fluff(Mrs RK Fox)
Pineapple Raisin Cookies(Edna Jenks)
Strawberry Shortcake(Mrs George Sira)
Fruit Dumpling Royale(Verda Ross)
Rhubarb Shortcake(Mrs Irene Saunders)
Tuna Treasure Boats(Anon)
Cheese Fondue
Rhubarb Crunch(Mrs Jay Moorhouse)
Quick Dessert(Mrs Wesley Smith)
Pineapple Rice Pudding(Marie Michaud)
Cherry Chocolates(Mrs John R Buller)
Tater Tot Hot Dish(Mrs Fred Crawford)
Cornstarch Icing
Bakery Icing(Mrs Emma Kern)
Spanish Rice Salad(Mrs Joe F Naiser)
Prune Cake
Potato Pancakes
Ham Loaf
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Grow a Flower Garden
by Mrs Mildred Gott
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Applesauce Whip
Sky-High Rice Salad
Baked Potatoes
Chip Nut Bars
Rye Bread
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
The Chieftan's Daughter
The Burial of Moses
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 11, Issue #4: April 1972
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
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- MINI MODISTE:
???(11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
???(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- ARTICLE:
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- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- COFFEE BREAK:
by
- GARDEN TALK:
by
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Male Side...of the Mail!
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- What's Your Problem?
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 11, Issue #5: May 1972
Page Count: 64
Notes: There's a paper doll in this issue from R. Lane Herron, known well in "Doll Castle News"...
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
From Happy Hobby to Career(ceramics)- Jackie Whitman
by Hariet Boonin
- MINI MODISTE:
Coat,Hat,Muff Set(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Lewis' Dream Vacation(applique fishes)
by Ruby Hinson
- TUTORIAL:
The Children's Easter- Bunny Cake, Easter Hen(red velvet), Rabbit Favors(marshmallows)
by Lilias A Carlson
- GRACE'S SCRAPBOOK:
Is There Any Happier Bird?(house wren)
by Grace V Schillinger
- TUTORIAL:
Beautiful Blinds
by Mary Jane Pierce
- PATTERN:
Hummingbird in Crewel Embroidery
by Miss Betsy Robinson
- PATTERN:
Snug-As-A-Bug-Bunting(cloth)
by Peggy Morrison
- PATTERN:
Mr Peanuts Clown Picture(hooked with wool yarn)
by Bernice Cooper
- PATTERN:
Popcorn 'n Pearl Knit Slippers
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Quick-Knit Afghan
by Coats & Clark
- PAPER DOLL:
Precious Pretty(black-and-white)
by R. Lane Herron
- POEMS:
Strange Visitor
by Trudy Wallace
The Visible Cross
by Marion Amedick
A Lovely Day
by Lois I Picillo
- Reader's Recipes:
Easter Eggs(Mrs Anello Jordan)
Caramel Chews(Mrs Lee Stringfield)
Easy Ham Supper(Olive Long)
Kentucky Jam Cake(Mrs Louise Poff)
Grandmother's Tea Cakes(Mrs Louise Poff)
German Almond Cake(Mrs EM Wright)
Busy Day Butterscotch Cake(Bernice Anderson)
Pineapple Dessert(Bernice Anderson)
Sunday Hash
Braised Beef(Linn Bristol)
Delightful Cabbage Salad(A Reader)
Lamb Cacciatori(Mrs PR Slater)
Old Fashioned European Sheet Cheese Cake(Mrs LG Ahrens)
Tune Rice Skillet(Tuna Research Foundation)
Barbecued Shortribs(Mrs Helen I Abelson)
Golden Cheese Carrot Casserole(Mrs EM Wright)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Gardening From a Wheelchair
by Miss Jewell Cooper
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Jellied Pear Halves
Roast Breast of Veal with Lemon Rice Stuffing
Lemon Rice Stuffing
Breast of Chicken Saute
Oven-Fried Fish Fillets
Salmon Croquettes
Quick White Cake
Quick Yellow Cake
Rice Raisin Pudding
Golden Ambrosia Rice
by Nancy Carter
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 11, Issue #6: June 1972
Page Count: 64
Notes: ...And here we have another paper doll and an article by R. Lane Herron - turns out, there will be a series of paper dolls by Ms Herron!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Once Upon a Doll- Mildred Razee
by R. Lane Herron
- MINI MODISTE:
Fancy Pants Set(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
October Woodland(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson
- TUTORIAL:
Art of Decoupage Made Easy
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Kitty's House(cloth)
by Lilias A Carlson
- TUTORIAL:
Frame Your Jewelry
by Helen Spears
- ARTICLE:
Little known, Amusing Laws
by Evelyn Witter
- TUTORIAL:
How to Make a Lamp
by Donna Crefeld
- PATTERN:
Poncho, the Rooster(crewel embroidery)
by Mrs Bernice Cooper
- PATTERN:
Buffet Doily Set(crochet)
by Lily Mills Co.
- PATTERN:
Black-and-White(houndstooth?) Sweater(knit,36-50)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Ripple Cape(crochet,S/M)
by American Thread Co.
- PAPER DOLL:
Tommy Tubbs(black-and-white)
by R. Lane Herron
- POEMS:
Forced Justice
by Eva Beaver
Because You Love Her So
by Marion Amedick
A Weaver's Prayer
by Mrs Ina Murray
A Memory of Father
by Carl L Olson
My Most Beautiful Memory
- Reader's Recipes:
Million Dollar Fudge(Mrs Charles Stastny)
Rhubarb Pie
Rhubarb Apple Pie
Ship Wreck(Mrs Winifred P Krugh)
Dried Beef Casserole(Mrs Winifred P Krugh)
Banana Ice Cream(Romine)
Poor Man Cake(Mrs Tommy McCleland)
Golden Dressing For Fruit Salad
Raisin Bran Muffins(Mrs Langley)
Bark(Mrs Helen Abelson)
Divinity(Mrs Frank Dixon)
Bachelor Buttons(Mrs Louise Poff)
Rocky Mountain Cake(Doris M Waite)
Chicken Rice Quickie(Mrs Winifred Krugh)
O-Henry Bars(Mrs Harold Griswold)
Friday Hurry-Up Casserole(Mrs Winifred P Krugh)
Hazel's Pie(Mrs JV Langley)
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- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- As I Gather It(words of wisdom)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Celery and Chicken Gumbo
Fresh Orange Whip
Stuffed Fillet of Sole with Shrimp Sauce
Coffee Spiced Dessert
Sunset Salad
Zesty Low-Cal Tomato Dressing
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Grandma
Ballad of the Tempest(James Thomas Fields)
A Perfect Day
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- What's Your Problem?
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 11, Issue #7: July 1972
Page Count: 64
Notes: My copy of this issue is missing a lot of pages...
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
by
- MINI MODISTE:
Sleeveless Lapped-Front Knit Summer Dress(11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
???(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- TUTORIAL:
Rag Rugs
by Lilias A Carlson
- TUTORIAL:
Decoupage, part 2
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
by
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- PATTERN:
Crochet Motif Vest(S/M/L)
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Crocheted Window-pane Dress(10-16)
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Valentine Quilt(pieced)
by Mrs Earnest Nicholson
- PATTERN:
Bleach-bottle Bags
by Not Given
- PATTERN:
Party Favors(walnut shell)
by Mrs Margaret Tews
- PATTERN:
Todd's Tote Bag(cloth)
by L. Jacobs
- PATTERN:
Multicolor Poncho(crochet)
by Ernestine Craig
- PATTERN:
Her Comes the Bride 8" Doll Dress(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- PAPER DOLL:
Precious Pretty Dolly Dithers(black-and-white)
by R. Lane Herron
- POEMS:
Treasure
by Margaret Ullrich
Old Bill Mosher's Ford
by Eliz. M Graham
the 'Other' Mother
by Dorothy Muis Rice
The Athletic Type
by Mabel Schwendenman
Aspirations
by Mrs Kenneth Welhoff
The House
by Bess Mayes
Pollution
by Mark Christie
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- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
The Hell-Bound Train
The Tempest
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 11, Issue #8: August 1972
Page Count: 62
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- COVER STORY:
Lois Ehling, Happy Amateur(artist)
by Phil Roddey
- MINI MODISTE:
Prom Gown(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Painted Wreath(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- ARTICLE:
Nature Art Hobbyist
by Alice Sears
- ARTICLE:
Shower Without Soaking Your Budget-
Bridal Shower Ideas
by Frances G Rizer
- TUTORIAL:
Clothespin Doll Fridgies(felt)
by Mrs CR Wendt
- TUTORIAL:
Fold Over Cat Face Book Mark(felt)
by Janice Schade
- TUTORIAL:
Milk Carton lantern
by ME Wendt
- GRACE'S SCRAPBOOK:
August Soliloquy
by Grace V Schillinger
- PATTERN:
Guest Towel with Tatted Trim
by Myrtle M Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Doll's Sewing Chair(cloth)
by Anna J Davis
- PATTERN:
Rose Filet Centerpiece(crochet)
by Lily Mills
- PATTERN:
Smart Crocheted Blouse(S/M/L)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Overall Boy Quilt(applique
by Ruby Hinson
- PAPER DOLL:
Auntie Gwendolyn Gaye(black-and-white)
by R. Lane Herron
- POEMS:
My Daughter
by Gladys Cranmer
Happiness in Emerald
by Sue Thompson
Summer Romance
by Bertha B Wilbur
Try It
by Ruth J Jorgensen
One Soul
by Jerry Walsh
Eternal
by Mrs June Pennoyer
Does It Ever Fail?
by Barbara Brooke
Your Prayer For Others
by Mrs Dan Kenney
- Reader's Recipes:
Lemon Crackers(Mrs George Parson)
Green Bean Casserole with Fr Fr Onion Rings(Mrs Marlyn Strebe)
Snow on the Mountain(M Strebe)
Surprise Meat Patties(Kathy McGee)
Macaroni Tuna Salad(K McGee)
Something New for Lunch(Florence Julien)
Quick Corn Bake(Kae Jawarski)
Lasagne Quickie
Mushroom Meatloaf
Cranberry Orange Cooler
Cherry Honey Frosty
Blackberry Bubbles
Maple Milk
Chocolate Milk Shake
Peachy Keen
Strawberry Shortcake(Mrs George Sira)- CORRECTION
Green Tomato Pie
Corn Chowder(Mrs Sylvia Brunson)
Glorified Rice(Mrs OL Seastrunk)
Mustard Pickles
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
Music Lessons in 1924
by Mrs Greta Quinn
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Breaded Veal Steak
Chicken with Almandine Sauce
Poached White Fish
Mushroom Sauce
Tartar Sauce
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Confetti Corn
Basic French Dressing
Yellow Chiffon Cake
Quick Easy Hollandaise Sauce
Sherry Almond Bavarian
Tomatoes Rockefeller
Cornflake and Nut Meringues
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Bidding Farewell to the Stars and Stripes
the Old Bachelor's Sale
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 11, Issue #9: September 1972
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Mixing Business With Pleasure- Doll Collecting
by Mrs Zelta R. Smaka
- MINI MODISTE:
Skirt, Fringed Slipover(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Quilting and Quilting Designs
by Ruby Hinson
- TUTORIAL:
Mash Papier-Mache
Rose Beads
Salt Beads
- ARTICLE:
Creating Objects D'Art(paper mache)
by Mrs Patricia Winson
- TUTORIAL:
Conversation Carpets
by Lilias A Carlson
- TUTORIAL:
Morning Glories frame(for winding thread flowers)
by Mrs Valerie P Frock
- PATTERN:
Mod Kids & The Old Folks(plywood dolls)
by Peggy Morrison
- PATTERN:
Tatted Doily
by Myrtle Hamilton
- PAPER DOLL:
Meet the Petite Twins(black-and-white)
by R. Lane Herron
- POEMS:
The Do and Don't of Life
by Eva Beaver
Reflections in Memory's Mirror
by Kathryn E Tully
In the Doctor's Office
by Bess Mayes
Bless the Little Things
by Mrs Rachel Sanderson
My Neighbor's Home
by Wanda Webb
Who
by G.L. Kline
God's Creatures
by Miss Debbie Jean Favre
A Prayer for Children
by Charles Wesley
Procreation
by George E Ash
An English Blessing
by Anon
- Reader's Recipes:
Meat Turnovers(Mrs Josephie Dugan)
Stuffed Pork Chops(Mrs Emma Jordan)
Tuna Velvet
Fried Corn(Mrs Victor Thompson)
Zucchini Cartwheels
Luncheon Pancakes with Chinese Sauce
Potato Casserole(Kae Jaworski)
Sweet'n Sour Franks
Beef and Corn Casserole(Bessie Low)
Carrot Cake with a Difference(Mrs Mable A Stevens)
Fruit Salad(Mrs Bonnie Lewis)
Rhubarb Strawberry Punch(Ellen Vamvakas)
Peach Leather(Mrs T Lakanen)
Fresh Apple Cake(Leona LeMasters)
Chocolate Sheath Cake(Mrs Reynolds Balmer)
Vinegar Pie(Mrs Frances McCary)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Evergreen Can Make a Difference
by Evelyn Baker
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Old-Fashioned Ginger Squares
Frosty Orange Freeze
Broiled Liver Kebabs
Hamburgers au Poivre
Avocado and Tuna Loaf
Hashed Brown Potatoes
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Whistling In Heaven
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 11, Issue #10: October 1972
Page Count: 64
Notes: My copy of this issue is missing several pages...
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
She Makes (miniature) Furniture
by Mrs Lester M. Williams
- MINI MODISTE:
Exercise Leotard(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Rose Arbor Quilt(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- ARTICLE:
Little Known, Amusing Laws
by Miss Dorothy Hofbauer
- ARTICLE:
Fine Art of Hand Spinning
by Mrs Jean Jungst
- ARTICLE:
Artist Gains Recognition In Her Own Town
by Mrs Gertrude Frye
- ARTICLE:
by
- PATTERN:
13" Tatted Doily
by Myrtle M. Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Two Dimensional Picture and Frame
by Mrs Harold E Rayl
- PATTERN:
Cap'n Curls(crochet)
by Peggy Morrison
- PATTERN:
Knitted Puff Quilt for Baby
by Mrs Robert McGee
- PATTERN:
by
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by
- PATTERN:
by
- PAPER DOLL:
Dulcie Daring(black-and-white)
by R. Lane Herron
- POEMS:
To Be Chic
by Isabel Winner Miller
What It's All About
by Hilda M Rowe
Tangled Wood-Path
by Pearl Adoree Franklin
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- Reader's Recipes:
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- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Orchids
by Mrs Leslie D Davidson
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
The Months of the Year
Disputed Wisdom(Edgar A Guest)
Two Little Children
The Ship That Never Returned(Henry Clay Work)
Tied Down
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 11, Issue #11: November 1972
Page Count:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
by
- MINI MODISTE:
???(11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
???(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- ARTICLE:
by
- ARTICLE:
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- ARTICLE:
by
- PATTERN:
by
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- PATTERN:
by
- PATTERN:
by
- PAPER DOLL:
???(black-and-white)
by R. Lane Herron
- POEMS:
by
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- Reader's Recipes:
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- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
by
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 11, Issue #12: December 1972
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- MINI MODISTE:
DMA Leotard and Slippers(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Summer's Delight Quilt Block(applique butterfly)
by Ruby Hinson
- TUTORIAL:
Create Christmas Spirit By Decoration(plastic carriers wreath)
by Jean Lyon
- TUTORIAL:
Beaded Ornaments
by Olwyn Pence
- STORY:
The Miracle at Bethlehem
by Anna J Buttrey
- TUTORIAL:
Crystal Flower Light Tree
by Mrs Harold E Rayl
- TUTORIAL:
Santa & His Elves(mixed media)
by Not Given
- ARTICLE:
How About an Old-Fashioned Christmas(felt tree ornaments)
by Sue Cranford
- ARTICLE:
Little Known Amusing Laws
by Mrs Ernest Ross
- PATTERN:
Egg Carton Reindeer
by Mrs AW Crumpton
- PATTERN:
The Carollers(Bread Dough Figurines)
by Hallie Copeland
- PATTERN:
Cardskets(baskets made from cards)
by Mary Anderson
- PATTERN:
Styrofoam Stars
by Mrs TJ Henley
- PATTERN:
Knitted Poncho and Cap(1yr-18months)
Crocheted Poncho and Cap(1yr-18months)
by Coats & Clark
- PAPER DOLL:
Meet Flossie Flirt(black-and-white)
by R. Lane Herron
- POEMS:
Heart Gifts
by Beverly J Anderson
Tomorrow
by Lorene Wilson
Winter Splendor
by Rosemary Dudlack
The Last Call
by H Rala Scheel
Our Hearts
by Marion Amedick
- Reader's Recipes:
Chicken Hot Dish(Mrs Mildred Kangas)
Sighs(A Reader)
Baked Peas(Mrs Swigart)
Divinity
Fancy Jello Divinity
Maple Divinity(Mary Anderson)
English Plum Pudding(Mrs PW Barringer)
English Apple Pudding(Beth Wright)
My Own Spaghetti Sauce - Correction(July issue)
Peach Cream Pie(Irene Rohr)
Cocoanut Mist Cake(Mrs Jimmie D Walborn)
Almond Christmas Balls
Fudge Bars
Coconut Crispy Candy
Peanut Butter chews(Kae Jaworski)
Sweetheart Pudding(Doris H Reagan)
Punkin Bread(Mrs DO Heiden)
Santa Sno-Balls
Apricot Bars(Mrs Neoma Kinghammer)
Peach Pickles
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Rope Your Roses
by Evelyn Baker
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- My Diet(recipes)-
Cheesecake
Chip Meringue Crust
Lemon Meringue Pie
Cornflake Pie Crust
Snow Pudding
French Peasant Ring
Broiler Frosting
Deviled Broccoli
by Nancy Carter
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 12, 1973: 12 Monthly Issues
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Volume 12, Issue #1: January 1973
Page Count: 64
Notes: I have several pages missing from my current copy of this issue - the Ruby Hinson quilt pattern, and all the recipe pages...
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Unique Harvest- Gourds
by Dorothy Getchell
- MINI MODISTE:
Old-Fashioned Nightgown(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Pansy Patch(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- TUTORIAL:
Decorative String Holders(macrame)
by Mrs HC Johnson
- PATTERN:
Crocheted Shawl
by J&P Coats
- PATTERN:
Praying Children Plaques(applique)
by Doris Luecke
- PATTERN:
Tweed and Stripes Jacket, Skirt(knit,S/M/L)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Not To Be Missed Sweater(knit,S/M/L)
by Spinnerin
- PAPER DOLL:
Precious Pretty's Mother, Peaches(black-and-white)
by R. Lane Herron
- POEMS:
This New Year
by Lilli M Baxter
The Candidate
by Irene Wedding-Hutcheson
Casting Stones
by Carrie Sue Case
Bright Promise
by Mrs Lorene Wilson
Canine Cut-up
by Gerald Johnson
- Reader's Recipes:
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- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Utah Carl
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 12, Issue #2: February 1973
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Discards Are Her Hobby
by Mrs Elizabeth Regan
- MINI MODISTE:
Hostess Skirt with Front Slit and Scoop Neck Overblouse(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
DMA Leotard and Slippers(knit)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Morning Glory(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson
- ARTICLE:
Wonderland of Dolls & Toys
by Mrs Jeanne Morgan
- TUTORIAL:
Tangle-Mint Gardening and Cooking
by Rosetta Fridley
- PATTERN:
Fuzzy Wuzzy Caterpillar(yarn)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Reverse Crochet Doily
by Elizabeth Hiddleson
- PATTERN:
Crochet Sou'Wester Hat
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Shamrock or 4 Leaf Clover Quilt(applique)
by Mrs JJ Hyde
- PATTERN:
Miss Mouse Pincushion(crochet)
by J&P Coats
- POEMS:
Love Deciphered
by Harry Slocum
To Youth
by Hallie Angle
Country School
by Fern Stock
Crossing the Line
by Jerry Walsh
Angling Mates
by Marion Amedick
- Reader's Recipes:
Easy cheesy Bars
Cheese Cake Squares(Mrs EW Long)
Ground Peanut Cake(Mrs Edward Schneider)
Chocolate Pudding Cake(Leona LeMasters)
Coconut Pie(Mrs Tom McDaniel)
Spicy Applesauce Mold(Leona LeMasters)
Little House Gingerbread(Mrs EM Pontzius)
Stained Glass Hard Candy(Edna B King)
Meat in a Pancake(L LeMasters)
French Creole Gumbo(Mrs Mary Lovelace)
Delightful Casserole(Katherine Selbert)
Sauerbraten(Jeanne Fricke)
Sourdough Bread(Mrs EM Pontzius)
Indian Fried Bread(Mrs FJ Rommelfanger)
Barbecued Sauerkraut(Mrs Roy Watkins)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Feathered Friends
by Mrs CR Bailey
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
Tithing Day at a Country Church
by Hazel Engh
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
fish Steaks in Mushroom Sauce
Macaroni Chicken Salad
Southern Fried Chicken
Tuna Twist
Glazed Carrots
Tangy Lemon Cake
Macaroni and Cheese
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Guilty or Not Guilty
Juice of the Forbidden Fruit
Oh, have you seen my dollie...
Blessings(Edgar A Guest)
The Housewife's Epitaph
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 12, Issue #3: March 1973
Page Count: 64
Notes: My current copy of this issue is missing several pages - all the recipes...
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Plastercraft Hobby
by Mary McCourt Anderton
- MINI MODISTE:
Hostess Skirt and Triangular Shawl(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- ARTICLE:
Letter Writers Recall Memories
by TE Leaman
- PATTERN:
Tatted Place Mat
by Myrtle Hamilton
- PATTERN:
10" Pineapples and Beads Doily(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Finger Puppets(felt)
by Jane Slovachek
- PATTERN:
Wedding Ring Bouquet Quilt(pieced)
by Mrs Lucy M Engelmohr
- PATTERN:
Child's Purse, Doll Bassinette(plastic bottle)
by Mrs Morris Long
- PATTERN:
Knit Hat, Scarf
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
The Carving Tree
by Jerry Walsh
Nature's Calendar Spring
by Margaret Deschauer Johnson
What Is a Mom?
by G Siglawski
- Reader's Recipes:
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- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Little Known, Amusing Laws-
Camel Facts
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
A Broken Heart
My Old Ford
The Battle of Shiloh Hill
Where Mother Used to Sit(Will T Hale)
Stand here by my side, and turn, I pray...
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 12, Issue #4: April 1973
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
A Happy Retirement- Dora Larson
by Drucilla Wright
- TUTORIAL:
Have Fun with Bread Dough
by Hallie copeland
- ARTICLE:
Food Symbolism of Easter
by Lucille J Goodyear
- PATTERN:
Petal Pillow(cloth)
Petal Pincushion(cloth)
by Alice Goettleman
- PATTERN:
12 1/2" Swirls Doily(crochet)
by Lily Mills Co.
- PATTERN:
Four Furry Pets(fur fabric)
by Jane Slovachek
- PATTERN:
Polka Dot Crochet Edging
by Mrs AH Dowdle
- PATTERN:
Children of the World Quilt(embroidered), Part 1-
Poland, Japan, Spain
by Bernice Cooper
- PATTERN:
Afghan Stitch Belts(crochet)
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
One Egg
by Mrs Lynn Butler
Don't Believe It
by LC Cleveland
Don't Believe This Either
by LC Cleveland
The visible Cross
by Marion Amedick
The Millionaire
by Jerry Walsh
Buy Some Flowers?
by Jaye Nelson
God Lives
by Miss Marie Stull
- Reader's Recipes:
Arabic Bread(Dierdre)
Tuna Noodle Casserole(Mrs Lee Worley)
Salmon Puff(Winifred Krugh)
Chicken-Que Via Lemon Sauce(Emma M Kern)
Skillet Pie(Mrs B Gallami)
Chocolate Syrup Brownies(Mrs Eleanor Mattson)
Walnut Honey Loaf(Anne Thurbide)
Corned Beef Burgers(Mrs Lee Stringfield)
Apricot Walnut Creams(Mrs MD Reagan)
Carrot Cookies(Mrs Tom P Smith)
Vanilla Fudge(Perretta's Twin Tower)
Pumpkin Doughnuts(Mrs Martha Jo Moorhouse)
Cocoa Potato Cake(Mrs Mildred Kolar)
Coco Cola Cake(Mrs Roger Noland)
Mock Whipped Cream(Mrs Neoma Klinghammer)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
A Grandmother's Gift
by Lois H Blackmun
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Slim Shrimp Salad
Tasty Potato Salad
Chicken a L'Orange
Chive Parsley Sauce
Lemon Sauce Amandine
Seafood Parmesan
Strawberry-Cream Cake Roll
Dill Sauce
by Nancy Carter
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 12, Issue #5: May 1973
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
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- MINI MODISTE:
???(11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
???(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- PATTERN:
Children of the World Quilt(embroidered), Part 2-
by Bernice Cooper
- ARTICLE:
by
- ARTICLE:
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- ARTICLE:
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- ARTICLE:
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- PATTERN:
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- PATTERN:
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- PATTERN:
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- PAPER DOLL:
???(black-and-white)
by R. Lane Herron
- POEMS:
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- Reader's Recipes:
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- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
by
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 12, Issue #6: June 1973
Page Count:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
by
- MINI MODISTE:
???(11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
???(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- PATTERN:
Children of the World Quilt(embroidered), Part 3-
by Bernice Cooper
- ARTICLE:
by
- ARTICLE:
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- ARTICLE:
by
- ARTICLE:
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- PATTERN:
by
- PATTERN:
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- PATTERN:
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- PATTERN:
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- PATTERN:
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- PAPER DOLL:
???(black-and-white)
by R. Lane Herron
- POEMS:
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- Reader's Recipes:
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- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
by
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 12, Issue #7: July 1973
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
by
- MINI MODISTE:
???(11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
???(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- PATTERN:
Children of the World Quilt(embroidered), Part 4-
by Bernice Cooper
- ARTICLE:
by
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by
- PATTERN:
by
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- PAPER DOLL:
???(black-and-white)
by R. Lane Herron
- POEMS:
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- Reader's Recipes:
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- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
by
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 12, Issue #8: August 1973
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Rocking Young Artist- Judy Posey
by Mary Alice Diers
- MINI MODISTE:
Granny Square Poncho and Skirt(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Star Spangled Animal Youth Quilt(embroider,applique)-
Chick, Cat
by Ruby Hinson
- PATTERN:
Children of the World Quilt(embroidered), Part 5-
Portugal, (American)Indian
by Bernice Cooper
- TUTORIAL:
Aprons Come Out of Hiding
by Doris Lueck
- TUTORIAL:
Accordian Blinds
by Lilias A Carlson
- TUTORIAL:
Butterfly Pinups
by Helen M Peterson
- PATTERN:
Irish Crochet Bedspread
by American Thread Co.
- PAPER DOLL:
Precious Pretty had a doll whose name was Pretty Pansy(black-and-white)
by R. Lane Herron
- POEMS:
Life Style
by Jean Martin
Advice to the Love-worn
by Barbara J O'Donovan
Autumn
by Bess Mayes
Thank You
by El Gilbert
At the Beauty Salon
by Eva Beaver
- Reader's Recipes:
Lime Swirl
Mallow-Crunch Tarts
Strawberry Pie(Leona LeMasters)
Pear Dessert(Mrs Fred Siegfried)
Sweet Potato Pecan Pie(Vivian Bridge)
Salad Dressing Cake(Nancy Whiterl)
Coffee Fluff(Mrs Elinora Moore)
Southern Pecan Pie(Maude Selvey)
Broiled Halibut
Baked Salt Mackerel
Baked chop Suey
French Toast Cheese Sandwich(Mrs Albert Tanguay)
Quick Tuna Pie(Mrs Jeanne Fricke)
Shrimp ala Rockefeller
Swiss Pie with Crab Meat Sauce
Tomato Soup(Mrs Edna French)
Potatoes Stuffed with Crabmeat
Beet Jelly
Red Flannel Hash
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Favorite Hobbies(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
A Grandmother's Gift(correction, April issue)
by Mrs Christina Sica
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Low-Calorie Dainties
Smothered Mushrooms
Tomato-Chicken Salad Mold
Deviled Egg Mold
Beef Pinwheel
Wonder Marshmallow
Pink Lemonade
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
An Old-Timer Speaks
Like the Sturdy Oak(Bera Hardman)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 12, Issue #9: September 1973
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Hobbies Are Her Bag- Nell Asper
by Nell Asper
- MINI MODISTE:
Daisy Shrink, Skirt(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Star Spangled Animal Youth Quilt(embroider,applique)-
Duckling, Dog
by Ruby Hinson
- PATTERN:
Children of the World Quilt(embroidered), Part 6-
England, Mexico, China
by Bernice Cooper
- TUTORIAL:
Ice Cream Tables
by Mabel Scott
- ARTICLE:
The Frog Lady
by Mrs Ida Ruth Carter
- TUTORIAL:
Picture Easy Candles
by Ruth Armstrong
- PATTERN:
Tatted Daisy Doily
by Myrtle M Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Crafty Little Critters(fun fur)
by Mrs Willard Campbell
- PATTERN:
11 1/2"x 17" Oval Wheat Doily(crochet)
by J&P Coats
- POEMS:
the Old Fashion House
by Lorraine A Hill
A Bit of Eden
by Alice Dunn
From Right to Wrong
by Lucille Roth
Peace
by Deborah Peterman
The Quest
by Howard J Compton
Recompense
by Carol Ann Kimball
- Reader's Recipes:
Tuna Stuffed Eggplant
Savory Baked Lima Beans
Smothered Hamburger Patties
Chicken Salad Supreme
Chilled Beet Soup
Corned Beef and Cabbage Casserole(Mrs HG Paquette)
Sweet and Sour Pork with Vegetables
Clarice's Chili(Mrs Dorothy Steffen)
Little Boston Cream Cupcakes(Dot Tanguay)
Fresh Blueberry Pie
Beef Jerky(Mrs Connie Norton)
Beef Jerky(Mrs Eugene Demuth)
Apricot and Lemon Sherbert(Mildred C Hechler)
Angel Food Delight(Bess Mayes)
Sourdough Bread Starter - Correction(February issue)
Meat Tenderizer(Mrs Harold Hanson)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Orange Toast
Molded Vegetable Salad
Spiced Peach Salad
Mushroom Stuffing
Chicken'n Sprouts Oriental
Bacon Chive Rice
Pineapple Chiffon Cake
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
No Place For the Boys
In the Baggage Coach Ahead
Can I Sleep In Your Barn Tonight Mister
Indispensable?
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 12, Issue #10: October 1973
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
In Tune With the Times- Mrs Jessie Freeland
by Winnie Yager
- MINI MODISTE:
Indian Maiden(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Potted Cactus(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson
- PATTERN:
Children of the World Quilt(embroidered), Part 7-
Egypt, Arabia, Hawaii
by Bernice Cooper
- ARTICLE:
Handy Hints
by Ann Stoddard
- TUTORIAL:
Homemade Toilet Soap
by Mrs EA King
- PATTERN:
Linen Place Mat with Tatted Corners
by Myrtle M. Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Scroll Tablecloth(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Magnetic Fridgie(felt)
by Mrs Exel Erickson
- PATTERN:
Checkerboard Hot Plat Mat and Pot Holder(knit)
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
Thanksgiving Time
by Harriet Whipple
Apron Strings
by Isabel Winner Miller
The Changing Season
by Harriet Evelyn Hickman
the Barn Raising
by Shirley Love
- Reader's Recipes:
Stuffed Pork Chops(Mrs Emma Jordan)
Veal Pot Pie
"He Man" Casserole(Mrs Winifred P Krugh)
Hash Baked with Sauerkraut(Mrs Esther Owen)
Penny Supper(Mrs Winifred P Krugh)
Chicken Almond Sandwiches(Mrs SP Vetter)
Kidney Bean Cake(ML Kirby)
7-Up Salad(Mrs Jean Worsted)
Imperial Sunshine Cake(Ingeborg Stensby)
Apple Whipped Cream Pie(A Reader)
Breakfast Cookies(Lucile Denton)
Quick Dinner Rolls(Mrs Anello)
Party Steak
Jambalaya(Mildred C Hechler)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
corn Crackers and Shrimp Dip
Green and Gold Hash
Vinaigrette Dressing
Green Celery Noodles and Meatballs
Swiss Steak
Glazed Orange Angel Food Cake
Pineapple Cheese Cake
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Just as the Sun Went Down
Winter's Garden
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 12, Issue #11: November 1973
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Dolls That Are Real Brides- Mrs JK Giles
by Mary Alice Diers
- MINI MODISTE:
Pilgrim Costume(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Mushroom Nine Patch(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson
- ARTICLE:
Button Pictures
by Mrs Joe Schmirler
- ARTICLE:
How to Make a Quilt(beginner's tips)
by Mrs MH Batchelder
- ARTICLE:
Recycle and Save Money
by Naomi Schooner
- GRACE'S SCRAPBOOK:
Blue Ridge Mountain Days
by Grace V Schillinger
- TUTORIAL:
Silly Sew & Sew(wall hanger for sewig supplies)
by Mrs David Zoromski
- PATTERN:
Pineapple Delight Doily(crochet)
by Mrs Emily Nance
- PATTERN:
Crocheted Basket
by Marjorie Teets
- PATTERN:
Mexica Motif Potholder(crochet)
by Jeannette Whitmore
- PATTERN:
It's Black and White and Tasseled(crochet Bedspread)
by American Thread Co.
- POEMS:
I saw him there alone in Autumn...
by Jerry Walsh
Elementary
by Geraldine Tranum
Beyond the Shadows
by Eva Beaver
The Fascination of a Train
by Mrs Barbara J Polis
Ode to Cat
by Marie Stull
- Reader's Recipes:
Pineapple Barbecue Spareribs(Marlo Baker)
Hungarian Chicken(Mrs MA Beecher)
Chicken Hawaiian(Miss Carolyn Bernstein)
Rice Casserole
Meatballs Supreme(Charlotte Jones)
Hawaiian Casserole
Hot Turkey Salad(Elmina Holden)
Raw Cranberry Relish
Beef Vegetable Loaf
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Marshmallow Cream Fudge(Pauline Keller)
Divinity(Mrs Pauline Keller)
Raisin Cream Pie(Mrs George H Abbott)
Carrot and Cheese Casserole(Nora Lee Moore)
Pumpkin Cookies(Marion Bousquet)
Date Nut Fingers(M Bousquet)
Brandied Fruit
Honey Crackle(Mamie Crews)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
Re-Living the Good Old Days- Rollag, Minnesota
by Jean Jungst
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Ham and Cheese Rice Balls
Irish Potato Ring
Spaghetti Bake
Eggless Orange Cake
Mandarin Rice Salad
Almond Chicken
Sift'n Stir Chocolate Cake
Marshmallow Krispy Treats
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
America For Me(Henry Van Dyke)
The New Arrival(George W Cable)
Old Things(Everett W Hill)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 12, Issue #12: December 1973
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Year 'Round Christmas Hobby- Mrs Laurence Drehmel
by Mrs Laurence Drehmel
- MINI MODISTE:
Holiday Dress(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
The Old Rugged Cross(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson
- TUTORIAL:
Scented Soap Hangers
by Peggy Morrison
- TUTORIAL:
Satin Ribbon Christmas Rose Ornaments
Maharaja Skirt
by Violet Tomm
- PATTERN:
(4)Lacy Tatted Handkerchiefs,one Butterfly Corner
by Myrtle Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Man's Half Mitten(knit)
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
An Old Fashioned Christmas
by Harriet Whipple
A Night in Bethlehem
by Lilly Johnson
Treasure Chest
by Ola Feighner
Meditation
by Lucy Goodnight
A Special Place
by Anton F Weidemann
- Reader's Recipes:
Lancashire Hotpot
Turkey Corn Pudding
Lizzie's Tuna(Mrs Irwin Kenedy)
Corned Beef Casserole(Daurice Wiemers)
Grandad's Fresh corn Casserole(Mrs Mary D Young)
Chinese Ham Balls with Sauce
Fruited Ginger Sauce
Red Cabbage Skillet
Boiled Apple Dumplings
Baked Apple Dumplings
Applesauce Fruit Cake
Mincemeat Walnut Pudding
Nut Horns
Crescents
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Tuna Mold
Beef Choufleur
Celery Cantonese
Lemon Jubilee
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Oriental Mushroom Soup
Shrimp Tarragon with Pimiento Rice
Salmon-Onion Sandwiches
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Beautiful Snow
The Stockings, The Stockings
The Old Grudge
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 13, Issue #1: January 1974
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
A Quilting Bee
by Evelyn Johnson
- MINI MODISTE:
Pleated Skirt and Pullover(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Whirling Fan(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson
- ARTICLE:
Scissor Snipping Silhouettes
by Mary Gordon Bernhardt
- TUTORIAL:
The Pressed Quilt
by Elsie Penniman
- TUTORIAL:
Lavender Sticks
by B Lindgren
- PATTERN:
(cloth)Luscious Strawberry and Wild Plum Placemats
by Mrs Anne Szalavary
- PATTERN:
Crochet Popcorn Beret
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Knitted Beret
by DuPont
- PATTERN:
(3)Narrow Edgings(crochet)
by J&P Coats
- POEMS:
Christmas is Over
by Harriet Whipple
My Little Friend
by Bertha B Wilbur
Vesper Bells
by Irene Larsen
- Reader's Recipes:
Cream Cheese Dainties
Miami Beach Birthday Cake
Three Sherbet Dessert(Mrs Russell Nicholls)
Pecan Fruit Pie(Gladys Armstrong)
Orange Delight(Virginia Gomes)
Heavenly Hash(Ethel Gane)
Vegetable Cake(Mrs Ballew)
Cranberry Crunch
Holiday Turketti(Elizabeth S Lawson)
Chicken & Corn Casserole(Ruby Kolb)
Cottage Noodle Bake(Ruby Kolb)
Sailor's Baked Dinner(Mr James Lesniak)
Sportman's Casserole(Mr James Lesniak)
Tonnarelli(Mrs George Alleman)
Caesar's Salad(Mildred C Hechler)
Turnip Kraut
Frozen Strawberry Salad- Correction
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Chicken'n Sprouts Oriental
Beefy Mushrooms
Teriyaki Slim'n Trim Salad
Paprika Dressing
Oriental Dressing
Orange Gel
Salmon Mousse
Tomato Vegetable Aspic with Low Calorie Russian Dressing
by Nancy Carter
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 13, Issue #2: February 1974
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Make Your Own Decals
by Ruth Armstrong
- MINI MODISTE:
Formal Fringed Kutu(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Waterlilly Wreath(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- PATTERN:
Woven-Crocheted Shawl
by coats & Clark
- POEMS:
Winter Magic
by Marion Amedick
The Valentine Box
by Margaret Deschauer Johnson
The Invisible Link
by Jerry Walsh
Middle Age Lament
by Sylvia Kirby
Who Knows
by Mildred Summers
- Reader's Recipes:
Sweet and Sausage Casserole(A Reader)
HOng Kong Beef(Mrs Nancy Yarbrough)
Tuna Rice(Ruby Kolb)
Hot Dog Pouches(Mrs Nancy Yarbrough)
Ham Souffle(Mrs Nancy Yarbrough)
Italian Meat and Vegetable Dish(Mrs Anthony Iemma)
Florida Orange Meringue Pie(Lucille Denton)
Orange Juice Cake Surprise(Lucille Denton)
Frozen Cranberry Salad(A Reader)
Peanut Butter Pinwheel Candy(Lois Danner)
Apple Macaroon Cake(Kay Betlock)
Lime Pie(Beverly Anderson)
Dream Cherry Salad(Dorothy Watson)
Coffee Bars(Mrs Janice S Best)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Golden Salad
Pepper Steak Caballero
No-Egg Muffins
Jellied Gazpacho
Mushroom Slimburgers
Turkey-Cranberry Sandwiches
Rice Jardin
Texas Hamburgers
Shrimp Chili Mold
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Selling the Baby
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 13, Issue #3: March 1974
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Plastic Bottle Heyday
by Mabel Stacey
- MINI MODISTE:
Layer Look Sweater Set(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Bouquet of Tulips(painted,embroidered)
by Ruby Hinson
- ARTICLE:
Carolina Wrens Chose Us!
by Grace Schillinger
- ARTICLE:
Will the Rare Doll Please Stand Up?
by R. Lane Herron
- PATTERN:
(2)Crochet Edgings
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN CORRECTION:
Crocheted Basket Handle
by Mrs Nina L Willis
- POEMS:
The Road to Life
by sister Adeline Puccinelli
The Photographic Heart
by Marjorie Peters
My Love and You
by Raymond Stark
Johnny's Imagination
by El Gilbert
To My Mother's Antique Doll
by Jane Vails
- Reader's Recipes:
Meat'n Vegetable Casserole(Mrs Eleanor Moore)
Clam Cakes(Mrs Eleanor Moore)
Oriental Chop Suey(Mrs James Lesniak)
Mock Meat Loaf(Maria T Vaccari)
Dried Beef Casserole(Mrs Clifford Gillis)
Barley Beef Casserole(Alwilda Dolezal)
Succotash Chowder(Leona LeMasters)
Soy burgers(Mrs AT Thomas)
Grandma Kennedy's Yeast Cakes
Yeast Cakes
Orange Raisin Cake
Lemon Cream Parfaits
Chocolate Pound Cake
Baked Doughnuts
Orange Smash(Mrs Frances Ham)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Meal In a Salad Bowl
Tomato Aspic with Tuna
Fruited Cole Slaw
Beef Stew
Cabbage Roll
Chicken Supreme
Fish and Noodles
Baked Custard
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Company's Song(Evelyn Lamphier)
The Modern Belle
November(Alice Carey)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 13, Issue #4: April 1974
Page Count: 64
Notes: My copy of this issue may be the newsstand edition(no mailing label)...
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Recycling Nothing New to This Hobbyist- Character Dolls
by Alta Folkers
- QUILTS:
Embroidered Flower Quilt(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- TUTORIAL:
(3)Egg Cozies
by Mrs David Zoromski
- TUTORIAL:
How to Make Hungarian Easter Eggs(Pysanky)
by Mrs Dot Major
- TUTORIAL:
Brandy Snifter Bunnies
by D Zoromski
- TUTORIAL:
New and Different Easter Egg Trees
by Fay Sears
- TUTORIAL:
India-Type Mirror Cloth Embroidery
by Mrs Norma Frieze
- PATTERN:
14 1/2" x 10 1/2" Tatted Oblong Doily
by Myrtle Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Felt Pancake Bunny Toy
by Mrs Martha M Taylor
- PATTERN:
My Favorite Necktie Quilt(pieced)
by Mrs Lula Bright
- PATTERN:
Peter Rabbit Crib Toy, Pot Holder(flannel)
by Jen Kost
- POEMS:
Consider the Lilies
by Miss Marie Stull
It's Great to be a Grandma
by Bertha M Dorr Raines
Portrait of Spring
by Irene Larsen
Easter Lily
by Ruth J Jorgensen
Did the Master Pass This Way?
by Eva Beaver
- Reader's Recipes:
Iowa Buttermilk Pie
Buttermilk Pineapple Sherbet(Mrs Billie F Clark)
Delicious Pineapple Dessert(Maxine Ballew)
Apricot Cream Cheese Delight(Mrs Clifford Tremblay)
Emily's White Fruit Cake(Emily Korinek)
Mock Pumpkin Pie(Mrs Paul Zanolli)
Maple Nut Drop Cookies
Butter Tart Pan Squares
Strawberry Cream Pie
Meatless "Meat" Balls and Spaghetti(Mrs Marion Calhoun)
Walnut Roast
Lentil Loaf
Scalloped Salmon and Noodles(Emma Stafford)
Three Corners(Pauline Wilmot)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Cranberry Orange Relish
Molded Fruit Medley
Shrimp Artichoke Salad
Spinach'n Radish Salad
Tomato Catsup Salad Dressing
Veal Scallopini
Broiled Flounder
Peach Souffle
Beefy Mushrooms
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Easter Lilies
Somebody's Mother
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 13, Issue #5: May 1974
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
No Conflict of Interest Here
by Frank and Hazel Lukens
- MINI MODISTE:
The Hooded Coat(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Colonial Lady(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- TUTORIAL:
Birdhouse Welcome Sign
by Clarence P socwell
- PATTERN:
Buttercup and Cornflowers Baby Set(knit)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Tank Dress(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Greeting Card Bonnet
by Miss Josephine Mesha
- POEMS:
Plowing Time
by Mrs Myrtle Carpenter Miller
Miracles
by Regina M Caulk
The Wiser Choice
by Mrs Rose Mary Warren
Tossed Salad
by Maurine Wagner
An Ode to Shut-ins Everywhere
by Rev. RE Hooper
- Reader's Recipes:
Blackberry Jamboree(Goldie Omlor)
Italian Cheese Cake(Mrs Anthony Bianchini)
Orange Caramel Fudge(Ethel Savage)
Nabisco Pie(Lucille Denton)
Salt Pork Cake(Mrs TF Curtis)
Rhubarb Jam
Rhubarb Preserves(Mrs H Williams)
Soft Molasses Cookies(A Reader)
Cherry Pudding(Maxine Ballew)
Perfect Rib Roast of Beef(Kay Betlock)
Hominy Au Gratin(A Reader)
Baked Fish Casserole(A Reader)
Frozen Waldorf Salad(Mrs Joseph W Scott)
Ham and Noodles(J Killingbeck)
Hamburger Rice Casserole(Mrs Betty Wearth)
Black Walnut Roast
Italian Vegetarian Meat Balls
Golden Egg Casserole(A Reader)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)-
Collecting Thimbles(Virginia Gomes)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Pepper Steak
Cucumber Lamb Roast
Lamb and Rice Salad
Silhouette Salad
Mushroom Puffs
Spinach Tomato Soup
Jellied Tomato Bouillon With Sherry
Mushroom Salad
TruFruit Jubilee
Low Calorie French Dressing
Flank Steak with Herb Sauce
by Nancy Carter
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 13, Issue #6: June 1974
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Nun Turns Trash to Treasures- Sister Martha Schwertner
by Mary Alice Diers
- MINI MODISTE:
Seed Stitch Jacket, Skirt(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Friendship Quilt(Pieced)
by Ruby Hinson
- ARTICLE:
Garage Sales- A Primer for Beginners
by Barbara Wilkison
- TUTORIAL:
Paper Beads
by Ruth Armstrong
- PATTERN:
Guest Towel with Tatted Trim
by Myrtle Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Strawberry Tea Towel(embroidery)
by Betsy Robinson
- PATTERN:
Single Weddig Ring Quilt Block(pieced)
by Mrs Verla Cootley
- PATTERN:
Durable Door Mat(braided rugs)
by Not Give
- POEMS:
A Matter of Fashion
by Isabel Winner Miller
Heirlooms
by Billie L Quillen
Soliloquy of a Beholding Soul
by Sylvia Kirby
Faith and Truth
by Eva Beaver
Faraway Places
by Ola Feighner\
- Reader's Recipes:
Poultry Stuffed Peppers(Dardenelle)
Rice Broccoli Casserole(Mrs Carl Martin)
Muskogee Stew(Sharon Maloy)
Hamburger Pie(Mrs Shirley B Wells)
Shrimp and Olive Cheese Custard
Bar-B-Q Country Style Spare Ribs(Mrs Hobart J Murdock)
Jiffy Shrimp Skillet(Mrs Irvin H Kennedy)
Old Reliable Mayonnaise(Mrs Lester Newell)
Frosted Sunshine Salad(Mrs Jack D Williams)
Sweet Potato Casserole
Caramel Walnut Roll
Eggplant Casserole
Peanut Butter Delight(Mrs Eddie L Wells)
Cherry Macaroon Cookies(Mrs Verlon Denton)
Rhubarb Salad
Cool Whip Pie(Mrs John Colwill)
Eggplant Casserole(Mrs Jessie Dixon)
Tuna Casserole(J Dixon)
Asparagus Casserole(J Dixon)
Escalloped Cheese ad Haddock(J Dixon)
Eggplant Casserole(Mrs Jessie Dixon)
Tuna Casserole(J Dixon)
Asparagus Casserole(J Dixon)
Escalloped Cheese and Haddock(J Dixon)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Cheese Sauce
Baked fish with Rice and Egg Stuffing
Meat or Poultry Stuffing
Rice Pudding
Marmalade Sauce
Pineapple Rice
Snow Peak Frosting
Baked Frosting
Applesauce Cake
Peach Jubilee
Canadian Bacon Griddle Cakes
Calas
Liver Sausage Dip
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Grandma's Rocker
A Grandmother Explodes(Edgar A Guest)
Maytime is Spring Cleaning Time
Won't You Come Over to My House
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 13, Issue #7: July 1974
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Crafts and Local History Books Simmer In Summer Kitchen
by Evelyn Johnson
- MINI MODISTE:
Reverse Stockinette Stitch Summer Dress(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Windmills and Squares(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson
- TUTORIAL:
Fake China Medallions
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
Doll Fashions Designer- Mrs Glenn Moir
from Iowa Sentinel
- GRACE'S SCRAPBOOK:
Children Learn by Watching
by Grace V Schillinger
- POEMS:
Summer
by Harriet Evelyn Hickman
This I Know
by Daisy M Coates
The Trail Behind
by Jerry Walsh
A Sparkling Touch
by Helen M Peterson
Inexplicable
by Clarissa Holmgren
Common Things
by Mrs Nellie Marie King
- Reader's Recipes:
Toasted Tuna Tantalizers
Yorkshire Steak
Sea Coast Fish Scallop(E Phillips)
Zucchini Corn Casserole(E Lueke)
Brussel Sprouts with Oranges
Tomato Gumbo(Marie Rogers)
Hamburger-Cabbage Casserole(Mrs Joseph W Scott)
Navajo Squaw Bread(Agnes Laurence)
Pizza Dough
Sauerkraut Candy(Mrs Shirley McHale)
7-Up Party Salad(Mae Severin)
Poor Man's Pecan Pie(Frances Barber)
Pineapple Pie Filling(Mrs Arthur L Whitehill)
Pink Cloud Cake(Mrs Helen M Corrington)
Yum-Yum Ice Cream(Mrs Cassie Eugenia Tartoue)
Ice Cream Dessert
Grandma's Johnny Cake(Mabelle B Eno)
Corn Chowder(Mabelle B Eno)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
No Egg Jelly Muffins
Jellied Clam-Tomato Soup
Cucumber and Grapefruit Mold
Lamb Patties Hawaiian
Jellied Sherry Meat Garnish
Stuffed Mushrooms Gazpacho
Kebabs
Rice Au Gratin
14 Calorie Mushrooms
Waffles
Onion Dill Biscuits
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Good-by, Proud World(Ralph Waldo Emerson)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 13, Issue #8: August 1974
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Handicraft Shop Fulfills Dream- Kay Derr
from Grit City News
- MINI MODISTE:
Fringe Fancy Evening Gown(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Cut Diamonds(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson
- TUTORIAL:
Miniature Flower Baskets
by Margaret Tews
- ARTICLE:
"With It" Art- Bessie Coller
by Winnie Yager
- TUTORIAL:
Happiness is Making a Pearl Bracelet
by Mrs Ethel W Hanft
- ARTICLE:
My Hobby House Has Grown!
by Anna L Fry
- PATTERN:
Snail Quilt(pieced)
by Mrs Marler
- POEMS:
Jewels of Time
by Jerry Walsh
Inflation
by Harry Slocum Tordoff
If I can Take
by Cordell Albertson
Shadows on the Wall
by Carol Dalley
- Reader's Recipes:
Lady Fingers(Elsie Swanson)
Apple Macaroon Pudding(Elsie Swanson)
Easy Cinnamon Rolls(Mrs Mary Phillips)
Moist Devil's Food Cake(Mrs Mary Phillips)
Coffee Fluff(Mrs Elinore Moore)
Mock Pecan Pie(Jennie R Henning)
5-minute Peanut Butter Fudge(Mrs Eddie L Wells)
Cola Salad(A Reader)
Four Bean Salad(A Reader)
Hamburger Rice Casserole(Mrs Betty Wearth)
Jellied Beet-Pineapple Salad
Delicious Salad(Winifred Krugh)
Garbanzo Loaf(Mrs Marion Calhoun)
Stuffed Eggplant(Mrs Jayne Zeal)
Beef Spaghetti Casserole(E Phillips)
Zucchini Bread(dark)(Mrs PE Kaldenberg)
Lobster Roll
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Molded tomato Relish
Orange Whip
Two-Layered Spanish Cream
Zesty Lamb Shoulder Chops
Tuna Loaf
Lamb Loaf
Peach Nectar Salad
Chicken Aspic
Carrot and Celery Salad
Chicken Vegetable Soup
by Nancy Carter
- Baking Your Way to Success(recipes):
Nun's Cake
Fig Cake
Persimmon Spice Cake
Never-Fail Cake
Tomato Cake
by Cassie Eugenia Tartoue
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
At the Stile
Little Black Mustache
The House With Nobody In It(Joyce Kilmer)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 13, Issue #9: September 1974
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Chair Caning, A Profitable Hobby
by Eva M Fabris
- MINI MODISTE:
Beaded Dress(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- ARTICLE:
Things To Do While Talking On the Phone
by Ramona Warren
- ARTICLE:
Living Free and Easy
by Ruth Burke
- PATTERN:
Knitting Needle Case(crochet)
Hot Plate Mats(crochet)
Luncheon Mat(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
"Daisy" Hot Plat Mat, Pot Holders(crochet)
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
The Patchwork(quilt) Rage-
Devil's Claw(pieced)
Cockscomb(pieced)
by Bernice Cooper
- POEMS:
A Moment With God
by Pauline M Robison
A Gift of Love
by Pat Cagle
The Button Box
by Mrs Dorothy Joyner
An Old-Fashioned Garden
by Mildred Urton Koch
- Reader's Recipes:
Fresh Tomato Relish(Mrs Elinore Moore)
Pickled Peppers(Mrs Morris Fullerton)
Watermelon Preserves(Mrs Fred Wigant)
Persimmon Jam(Annagrace Younglove)
Favorite Hot Chicken Salad(Mrs Mildred Greischer)
All Protein Meatless Patties(Mrs E Lueke)
Broiled Apricot Pies(A Reader)
Hamburger-rice Casserole(Mrs Swanson)
Meat Balls(Erma Frantsen)
Cantaloupe Preserves(A Reader)
Raspberry Jam(Mrs Elsie Klahn)
Fruit Cocktail Cookies(Winifred Krugh)
Persimmon currant Loaves(Annagrace Younglove)
Nescafe Cake(Kathryn Manship)
Billy Goat Cookies(Lucille Denton)
Arleen's Wheatgerm Brownies(Gail Reed)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Creamed Tuna
Barbecued Chicken Legs
Fish Bake Fantasy
Peach Delight
Coffee Jelly
Pineapple Dressing
Stuffed Celery
Herb-Fried Chicken
Broth Pick-up
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Painted China
The Gypsy's Warning
Answer to "The Gypsy's Warning"
Decision in "The Gypsy's Warning"
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 13, Issue #10: October 1974
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Collector of Fancy Combs, Hair Pins and Hat Pins- Doris Thompson
by Phil roddey
- MINI MODISTE:
Zigzag Patterned Pullover, Skirt(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Double Hibiscus(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- PATTERN:
Tatted Necklace
by Myrtle Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Pink Elephant Fridgie(felt)
by Thelma Henley
- POEMS:
Wishing
by Mary E Matthews
Friendship Correspondence
by Mrs John Little
On Halloween
by Harriet Whipple
When the Cost Is on the Pumpkin
by Mrs Lura Cornette Neptune
Autumn Visitor
by Marion Amedick
Eden Is Any Garden
by Pearl Hand Cockrell
Surprise!!
by Ardith N Stones
- Reader's Recipes:
Dilly Beans(A Reader)
Chicken Spaghetti(A Reader)
Baked Zucchini(A Reader)
Baked Celery(Mrs James Jenkins)
Freezer Slaw(Miriam Davis)
Quick & Easy Casserole(A Reader)
Stuffed Eggplant(Mrs Jayne Zeal)
Sweet Potato Salad(Joyce Cofield)
Moist Devil's Food Cake(Mrs Mary Phillips)
Raspberry Jam(Mrs Elsie Klahn)
Different Choc-kraut Cake(Mrs Robert Malcom)
Northern Cracklin' Bread
Marmalade Pudding
Orange Sauce
Doughnuts(Joyce Civitti)
Peanut Butter Candy
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Chicken Italiano
Chicken and Rice
Lemon Broiled Fish
Tunaroni Casserole
Chicken 'n Pineapple Sandwiches
Sardine Sandwich
Peanut Butter and Tomato Sandwiches
Basic White Sauce
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
To the Man Who Takes My Place
Age
A Bit of Fancywork(Dr TF Hildreth)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 13, Issue #11: November 1974
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
A Hobby to Inspire All "Dollers"-Syrup Bottle dolls
by Mrs Elva L Wheeler
- MINI MODISTE:
Mandarin Styled Lounging Pajamas with Frog Closures(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Fairybell Wreath(applique)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- PATTERN:
Bonnet Potholders(crochet)
by Mrs H Mack
- PATTERN:
Variegated Wool Pillow(crochet)
by Helen Mack
- PATTERN:
Ladies Wool Toque(crochet)
by Helen Mack
- PATTERN:
Drapery Ring Framing
by Jean Lyon
- POEMS:
A Am Thankful
by Marion Amedick
Journey's Reward
by June J Brown
The Midnight Visitors
by Carol Spurr
Dreams of a Daughter
by Barbara Hunt
- Reader's Recipes:
Glazed Ham Rolls
Pennsylvania Dutch Bellylaps
Harvard Carrots
Maple Flavored Sweet Potatoes
Carrot Salad(Mrs Catherine Reinbolt)
Mushroom-Giblet Stuffing
Veal Loaf(Jean Morgan)
Pickled Eggs and Hot Dogs(Mrs Rose Nesvacil)
Easy Casserole(Mrs Winifred P Krugh)
Date Nut Roll(Mrs Shirley Wells)
Cornmeal Cookies(Mrs George H Abbott)
Date-Rice Pudding(Jean Morgan)
Old-Fashioned Plum Pudding
Lemon Sauce
Pecan Balls(Dot Tanguay)
Crackling Fruit Cake(Mrs Edna Clark)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Cucumber Salmon Ring
Beef Burgundy Stew with Rice Verte
Crown Roast or Pork with Rice D'orange
Hickory Barbecued Leg of Lamb
Lemon Chiffon Pie
Wine Jelly
Garlic Bread
Pineapple Chiffon Cake
Saucy Beans
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Are All the Children In?
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 13, Issue #12: December 1974
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Decorate Your Tree With Your Treasures
by Mary and Leonard Kennedy
- QUILTS:
Cobblestone Flower(Iris) Garden(pieced,applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- ARTICLE:
Christmas Customs Around the World
by Mrs Amy Jump
- ARTICLE:
Decorating Stationery, Her Specialty- Melissa Robbins
by Melissa Robbins
- ARTICLE:
A Christmas-Crafty Family- Mary Jane Whitman
by Mary McCourt Anderson
- ARTICLE:
Christmas Minis
by Mabel Stacey
- ARTICLE:
A Christmas Legend: The Bird's Nest
by Jean Jungst
- PATTERN:
Mr and Mrs Claus Card Holders
by Nova L Lee
- POEMS:
Christmas Again
by Harriet Whipple
Renewel
by Norma Sundberg
Who Pays the Price
by Jerry Walsh
A Christmas Miracle
by Beverly J Anderson
- Reader's Recipes:
Creamed Ham in Baked Squash
Turkey Casserole
Scalloped Potatoes and Franks(Mrs Robert Slater)
Beef-Tomato-Macaroni Medley(Ellen Reid)
Johnny Mazette(Mrs James P Wilson)
Prince of Wales Cake(Miss Minnie Raabe)
Magic Avocado Pie(Mrs Iva Thomspon)
Strawberry Jell-o Salad(Irene Tremblay)
Two-Tone Fudge(Mary Dunn)
7-Up Holiday Salad(Mrs Juanita Bonino)
Bakery Shop Cookies
Steamed Christms Pudding(Mrs Jean Phillips)
Clam Dip
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)-
Herbs for Special Diets
by Rosetta Fridley
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Dried Beef with Rice
Beef Julienne with Asparagus
Zippy Deviled Eggs
Rice and Cabbage soup
Lime Snow
Custard Sauce
Orange Prune Bread
Zero Salad Dressing
Lemon Bavarian
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
the Old Bachelors' Sale(Miss Davidson)
Bessie's Christmas Wish
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 14, 1975: 12 Monthly Issues
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Volume 14, Issue #1: January 1975
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
A Doller's Work- Romalea Jackson Lewis
by Wilber Helen Lewis
- MINI MODISTE:
Old-Fashioned Panel Lace Front Dress(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Cobblestone Flower(tulip,pansy) Garden, part 2(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- TUTORIAL:
Eyeglass Holders for the Nightstand(recycled gift box)
by Jane Scherer
- TUTORIAL:
Sunbonnet Girl Note Cards
by Mrs HD Buffington
- ARTICLE:
Sewing for Barbie
by Janice Rader
- TUTORIAL:
Wall Hanging Sewing Caddy
by Joan Bressett
- PATTERN:
Original Tatted Doily
by Myrtle M Hamilton
- POEMS:
Gifts
by Mrs Ann Jolly
Ageless Emotion
by Anton F Weidemann
The Wishing Well
by Bess Mayes
Blues of a Handyman's Wife
by Bessie M Scheitler
The Book of Time
by Evelyn C Vinal
Many Blessings
by Lilli M Baxter
Shady Maples
by Alice Dunn
- Reader's Recipes:
Florida Hush Puppies(Mrs Floyd Hill)
Hopping John
Dream Delight Salad(Mrs CJ Hancock)
Pickled Beets
Chicken Loaf(Janis Knell)
Spaghetti Melanzane
Rueben Casserole(Ramona Klapping)
Sourdough Hotcakes(Doris W Weinsheimer)
Sourdough Waffles(Weinsheimer)
Sourdough Bread(Weinsheimer)
Sourdough French Bread(Weinsheimer)
Sourdough Wheat Bread(Weinsheimer)
Sourdough Muffins(Weinsheimer)
Sourdough Casserole Bread(Weinsheimer)
Sourdough Chocolate Cake(Weinsheimer)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days:
I Remember the Depression
by Luilla Thompson
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Red Cabbage Perfection
Veal Cutlet Macaroni Dinner
Macaroni and Cheese
Lobster and Spaghetti
Spaghetti with Chili Frankfurter Sauce
Noodles with Meat Sauce
Noodle Drumstick Dinner
Coffee Whip
Chocolate Chiffon Dessert
Green Rice
by Nancy Carter
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 14, Issue #2: February 1975
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
A Rocking Good Time- Making Rock Jewelry
by Juanita Gilliam
- MINI MODISTE:
Houndstooth Check Slack Set(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Cobblestone Flower Garden(embroidery)-
Four Flower Blocks
by Ruby Hinson
- ARTICLE:
the Gossip's Wheel(spinning wheel)
by jean Jungst
- PATTERN:
Short Vest(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- POEMS:
What About Tomorrow
by Gwen Derifield
Special Fare
by Pearl Hand Cockrell
Only a Memory
by Betty Stone
Casting Shadows
by Laura Baker Haynes
- Reader's Recipes:
Stuffed Green Peppers and Carrots
Honey Date Bread
Spanish Pork Chops(Olga Paschukoff)
Green Chile corn Bread
Chicken Marengo
Lentil Soup(Mrs Cassie Eugenia Tertoue)
Crackling Hot Dish
Apple Butter Cake(Hazel Hylton)
Sweet Peach Dumplings(Mrs Howard L Long)
Chocolate Custard Devils Food Cake(Marie Dear)
Lemony Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet Potato Cobbler(Mrs Dora Nicholson)
Peanut Butter(Mrs Beulah Wagstaff)
Crackling Cookies
Old-Fashioned Crackling Bread
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days:
One Sack of Mixed Candy, Please
by LaVerne Young Saxton
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Carrot and Celery Salad
Cranberry Tangerine Relish
Hungarian Veal Balls with Noodles
Beef-Noodle Curry
Macaroni with Bologna and Tomato Sauce
Noodles and Chicken Livers
Salmon Mold
Vegetable Salad Platter
Apple Whip
Glistening Glow Grapefruit
Coffee Bavarian
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
An Old Valentine
The Memory Quilt
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 14, Issue #3: March 1975
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Iola, You're a Dear!- Mrs Iola Seslar
by Lola M Charles
- QUILTS:
Cobblestone Animal(cat,duck) Youth Quilt(applique,pieced)
by Ruby Hinson
- ARTICLE:
Crafts Become a Way of Life
by Vivian Hamilton
- ARTICLE:
Ring Bearer's Pillow and Bride's Garter(tatting)
by Amelia Skala
- PATTERN:
Thistles in the Garden Filet Doily
by Lily Mills Co.
- PATTERN:
Sunflower Potholder(crochet)
Clown Tissue Cover(crochet)
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
The Dogwood Tree
by Mrs Lola Charls
Love One Another
by Eva Beaver
Rain Stains
by Irene Hubbard Kaul
How Times Have Changed
by Carl L Olson
He Gave His All
by Elva E King
Futility
by M Johnson
- Reader's Recipes:
Sweet & Sour Beef Stew
Turkey Creole(Mary Daum)
Kidney Bean Casserole(Janis Knell)
Roast Kidneys & Spaghetti(Mrs Cassie Eugenia Tartoue)
White Irish Soda Bread
Plantation Biscuits(Mrs CJ Hancock)
Coffee a la Vienna
Upside Down Cantaloupe Cake(Mrs Elsie Srock)
Date Pudding(Maxine Ballew)
Coconut Chip Delights(Maxine Ballew)
Cranberry Fluff Relish(Elsie Swanson)
Brambles(Elsie Swanson)
Mincemeat Squares(Elsie Swanson)
Scotch Toffee(Elsie Swanson)
Three Chocolate Cake(Elsie Srock)
Peanut Butter Pie(Mrs RLS)
Divinity
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 14, Issue #4: April 1975
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Nostalgia Comes Out of the Attic- Cleda Zunkel
by Ann Kindig Sheetz
- QUILTS:
Cobblestone Animal(pig,puppy) Youth Quilt(applique,pieced)
by Ruby Hinson
- TUTORIAL:
Handy Writing Portfolio(felt)
by Mrs Ralph McWilliams
- PATTERN:
Mile-A-Minute Crocheted Lace
- PATTERN:
"Little Stinker" child's Apron(embroidery)
by Betsy Robinson
- PATTERN:
Indian Corn Potholder(crewel embroidery)
by Betsy Robinson
- PATTERN:
Mini Tatted Pictures
by Myrtle Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Wedding Ring Afghan(crochet)
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Crochet Ballerina Dress for Barbie
by J&P Coats
- PATTERN:
Basket Applique Quilt
by Mrs Fern Davis
- POEMS:
Sam
by Leah Owens
April Magic
by Harriet Whipple
For Lovers
by Peni Paramo Ward
Childish Fear
by Betty Stone
Free Women
by Maria Balok
How This Old World Changed
by a Senior Citizen
- Reader's Recipes:
Fruity Chicken Bake
Corny Meat Pie
Three Bean Salad
Beef curry For Two
Pork Scallop
Australian Spumoni Pie(Lucille Denton)
Chocolate Dessert(Mrs A Vespaseano)
Raised Muffins
Old Fashioned Hermits(Mrs Jean Watkins)
Orange-Raisin Bread(Mrs M Smalek)
Kugelhopf
Raised Donuts(Jrs Jean Watkins)
Fingerprint Cookies
Honey Cookies(Mrs Audrey Bushree)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Cottage Cheese Omelet
Jellied Tomato Vegetable Salad
Chopped Bologna Sandwich Filling
Borsh(beet soup)
Curried Lamb
Savory Cheese Pie
Baked Beets in Orange Cup
Vaca Alla Italiana
Chop Suey
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
The Mansion of Aching Hearts
Let Something Good Be Said
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 14, Issue #5: May 1975
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- MINI MODISTE:
3-Color Dress(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Dutch Boy/Girl Quilt(applique)
by Ruby Hinson
- PATTERN:
Knitted Triangle Afghan
by "Dawn"
- PATTERN:
Fawn Diaper Shirt(crewel embroidery)
Infant's Baby Lamb Pillowslip(crewel)
by Betsy Robinson
- PATTERN:
Patchwork Rage continues- Lover's Lane Broken Sugar Bowl
by Bernice Cooper
- POEMS:
Mother's Picture
by Clara Kitsman
We Are Thankful
by Harriet Whipple
Come Softly Spring
by Estelle D Broadrick
Teacher's Lament
by Ida Rogers Schlemmer
- Reader's Recipes:
Tamale Pie(Mrs Mildred Swangle)
Bubble and Squeak(Mrs Pearl Kopischke)
Sixty Minute Raised Rolls(Mrs Alice Everett)
Chili With Tangy Dumplings(Kathryn Manship)
Sausage and Rice Casserole(Mrs Doris Walters)
Ham Balls(Mrs K Abbey)
Old Fashioned Molasses Candy
Dip For Cake(Mrs Mary Johnson)
Honeynut Cake(Mrs Alice Everett)
Caramel Pie(Mrs David Moore)
Butter Raisin Tarts
Cherry Delight
Delicious Carrot Salad
Water Bagels(Mrs Donna McKnelly)
Bakery Shop Cookies
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)-
Plant Food Formula
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Fish Piquant
Stuffed Fillet of Sole with Shrimp Sauce
Baked Fish Rolls in Celery Tomato Sauce
Mushroom and Shrimp Oriental
Lobster and Spaghetti
Celery and Shrimp Hawaiian
Avocado and Tuna Loaf
Curried Tuna Mold
Salmon Roll-ups with Cucumber Sauce
Shrimp Tarragon with Pimiento Rice
Noodles with Crabmeat Sauce
Rice and Crab Casserole
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Johnny Sleepy-head
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 14, Issue #6: June 1975
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Teenager On the Go...Wanda Daughdrill
by Mrs Keith Daughdrill
- MINI MODISTE:
Patchwork Hostess Gown(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- TUTORIAL:
Cut Flowers
by Evelyn Witter
- TUTORIAL:
Powder Dolls, Pop Can Hats
by Beverly Stahl
- TUTORIAL:
How To Make a Puff Quilt
by Ethel Baker
- PATTERN:
Chickadees Out on a Limb(crewel embroidery)
by Betsy Robinson
- PATTERN:
Easy Applique Pillows(stylized flowers)
by Ruth Armstrong
- PATTERN:
Quilt Patterns-
Broken Dishes(pieced)
Flower In a Vase(pieced)
by Bernice Cooper
- POEMS:
Life Cycle
by Hazel R Laughlin
Faith & the Spider
by Christine Sismay
Baby Shoes
by Iris Bray
- Reader's Recipes:
Baked Hash(Mrs Carlyle Schumacher)
Tuna and Potato Scallop(Nettie Tinsman)
Tuna Casserole(Nettie Tinsman)
Quickie Chicken Casserole(Myrtle Struble)
Stuffed Chiles Marinara(Mrs james F Schnur)
More(Mrs John C Larson)
Sweet-Sour Pork(Mrs james F Schnur)
Peek-a-Boo Cookies(Mrs Henry Baxter)
Nutmeg Feather Cake(Tressie Howe)
Salad Supreme(Mrs John C Larsen)
Orange Delight Cake(Wilma Hildenbrand)
Strawberry Cheese Pie(Mrs Margaret Butler)
Spanish Bun Cake(Mrs Henry Baxter)
Oatmeal Macaroons(Mrs Rozella Higgins)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Garden Salad
Jellied Tomato Salad
French Dressing
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Waistline Beef Patties
Baked Chicken
Frosted Turkey Loaf
Lemon Broiled Fish
Rice Milanese
Duchess Potatoes
Blushed Cauliflower
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
The Two Weavers(Hannah Moore)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 14, Issue #7: July 1975
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
No Time to Grow Old!- Etta Johnston
by Elsie Morris
- MINI MODISTE:
Chemise with Tie Collar(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Scrap-Saver Quilt(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- ARTICLE:
Matchstick Church
by Fredia Berger
- PATTERN:
Heart Pincushion(tatting)
by Myrtle Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Multi-color Choker, Belt(macrame)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Butterfly Embroidered Ascot
by Betsy Robinson
- CORRECTION:
Knitted Trangle Afghan
May Issue
- POEMS:
The Old Time Country Church
by Fredia M Berger
Mother of Meditation
by Eva Beaver
Tired or Retired
by Marie Stull
Summer
by Harriet Evelyn Hickman
The Ghosts of Boot Hill
by Ida Rogers Schlemmer
Remembering
by Betty Stone
- Reader's Recipes:
Ham and Corn Casserole(Miss Gayla R Blevins)
Italian Meatball Soup
Boiled Beets and Sour Cream(Mrs M Smalek)
Southern Chicken and Flat Dumplings(Norma Miller)
Fish Supreme(Agnes Oray)
Dorothy's Corned Beef Dinner(Agnes Orey)
Old Family Favorite Goulash(Mrs June E Kruse)
American Chop Suey(Nettie Tinsman)
Jewish Apple Cake(Julie Gurski)
Lemon-Marshmallow Pie(Mrs EES)
Potato Omelet(Beulah Hedrick)
Carrot Pie(Mrs Edward Prentice)
Tapioca Dessert(Mrs Leo LaBerge)
Maple Nut Pudding
Banana Betty(Mrs SC Birdsey)
Graham Cracker Marshmallow Custard(Mrs John C Larsen)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Desserts for Diabetics
Ambrosia
Banana Special
Peanut Butter Candy
Apple Fluff
Pineapple Bavarian Cream
Banana Custard
Cherry Rice Custard
Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding
Tapioca Pudding
Apple Whip
Tapioca Cream
Sparkling Dainties
Fruit Ice
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Side-Curtain Days
Sweet Memories
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 14, Issue #8: August 1975
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Helen Calhoun- Potter
by Wilber H. Lewis
- MINI MODISTE:
Suspender Skirt, Blouse(11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Hawaiian Beauty(painted/embroidered)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- PATTERN:
Crochet Flower Pillow
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Crochet Ranch Hand, Sam Doll
by H Mack
- PATTERN:
Three-Skein Knit Sweater
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Knit Lace Shawl
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
Little Children
by Linda Baker
The Blackberry Patch
by Ruth J Jorgensen
Mountain Mardi Gras
by Mary McCourt Anderson
Investment
by Dorothy L Miller
Wayward Thought
by Flora Gaishin
Ode To a Little Girl
by Rachel S Bowen
- Reader's Recipes:
Chinese Casserole(Blanche A Selke)
Pickled Fish
Tasty Potato Chip and Salmon Casserole(Mrs Marlene Menzel)
Pizza Buns
Oven Cooked Hamburger Gravy(Mrs Carlyle Schumacher)
Corned Beef Casserole(Joyce Jackson)
Raw Potato Dumplings(Mrs M Menzel)
Ham Scallop(Mrs Carlyle Schumacher)
Fig Spice Cake(Mrs Jim Nall)
Applesauce Brownies(Joyce Appel)
Mother's Blueberry Tea Cake(Mrs GV Singer)
Easy, Inexpensive Honey Cake(Mrs M Menzel)
Bread Cookies(Helen Zigler)
Hershey Cocoa Fudge Cake(Mrs Leif J Olson)
Raspberry Salad(Mrs Carlyle Schumacher)
Maple Custard(Joyce Appel)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Garden Salad
Mayonnaise
Zero Salad Dressing
Old-Fashioned Pot Roast
Liver Stroganoff
Lemon Broiled Chicken
Herbed Baked Fish Steak
Carrots with Orange Sauce
Savory Beans
White Sauce
Orange Sauce
Custard Cake Pudding
Gelatin Cake
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Baby Corn
When Father Prays
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 14, Issue #9: September 1975
Page Count: 64
Notes: This issue featured corrections to recipes in their recently published W.H. Cookbook...
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Plaster, the Great Therapist- Mrs Linel Copeland
by Mary M Anderson
- MINI MODISTE:
Old-Fashioned Gown(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Mountain Pass, Many Squares(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson
- ARTICLE:
My New Love(dolls)
by Mrs Doris S Herceg
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- ARTICLE:
Those Darned Commercials
by Gladys Nolan
- ARTICLE:
Crewel- A Practical Pastime
by Mabel C Thompson
- ARTICLE:
Confessions of a Penny-Pincher
by Paulette Sharp
- ARTICLE:
Recession Cooking
by Laura McCarthy
- PATTERN:
Spanish Lace Afghan(crochet)
by Not Given
- PATTERN:
Patchwork Tissue Cover
by Judy Kindall
- POEMS:
Life Lines
by Romi Rich
The Opposites
by Pamela L Hendrickson
The Old "Rail"
by BA Richardson
Little Stone Church
by Violet M Schrenbaum
Too Late! Too Late!
by Bessie Bortner Scherer
Children Living Here
by Louine Dicerson
The Autumn Fields
by Margaret Deschauer Johnson
Tomcat Musical
by Maria Balok
- Reader's Recipes:
Italian Delight(Mrs David Moore)
Hamburger Stroganoff(Mrs David Moore)
England Cranberry Meatballs
Broccoli Casserole(Margaret Potter)
Tomato Casserole(Nettie Tinsman)
Beef and Kidney, Mushroom and Oyster Stew with Dumplings(Mrs AM Peters)
Corn Souffle(Nancy Yarbrough)
Raisin Brown Bread(Mrs Dan Vosler)
Wild Huckleberry Pie(Emily Shavers)
Apricot Flummery(Nancy Yarbrough)
Orange Cobbler(Nancy Yarbrough)
Pineapple Fluff(Elizabeth C Blasier)
Spice Cupcakes(Nancy Yarbrough)
Sesame Seed Salad Dressing
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:(letters)
A Garden to Share
by Mary C Smith
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Cucumber and Onion Perfection Salad
Pickled Slim Mushrooms
Dieters' Lamb'n Macaroni Salad
Soy Lamb and Bean Sprouts
Ham Aspic
Chicken Mousse
Peach Jubilee
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
I Had But Fifty Cents
A Psalm of Life(HW Longfellow)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 14, Issue #10: October 1975
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Autumn Centerpiece
by Karen Zoromski
- MINI MODISTE:
Fairy Princess Costume(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Golden Royalty(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson
- ARTICLE:
Beaded Art, Her Hobby- Nina
by Fern Christian Miller
- ARTICLE:
Behind the Scenes
by Winnie Yager
- TUTORIAL:
Big Dipper Garden
by Betty Lacey
- PATTERN:
Chevron Place Mat(crochet)
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Braided Oval Rug
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
Turned Thirteen
by SL Wilke
Sixty Golden Moments
by Mrs Arnold Appel
Young Love
by Helen Peter
Beautiful Things I Saw Today
by Annie Dulaney
- Reader's Recipes:
Sesame Seed Niblets
Ham Squares with Applesauce(Elizabeth S Lawson)
Pork Chops Creole
4H Beef Stroganoff(Mrs Wm Paradise)
Honey Dipped Chicken(Rose Filanowski)
Brittany Pot Roast(Audrey Taylor)
Skillet Moussaka(Mrs Sharon Pollalis)
Brocolli and Onions Casserole(Sallie Buehler)
Pineapple Chiffon Cake(Mrs AM Peters)
Fresh Blackberry Cobbler(Elizabeth S Lawson)
Graham Crackers(virginia Wilcox)
Butter Tarts(Mrs karen Gillies)
Cider Cake(Maxine Ballew)
Skillet Sauce(Mrs AM Peters)
- Pickles & Preserves(recipes):
Turnip Relish(Mrs Ruth Curtiss)
Onion Pickles
Pickled Okra
Green Tomato Pickles
Bread & Butter Pickles
Dill Green Tomato Pickles- Kosher Style
Lime Sweet Pickles
Watermelon Pickles
Linbergh Special or Carrot Relish(Mrs Charles Wynick)
Delicious Pickles
Apple Relish(M Heath)
Special Grape Juice(M Heath)
Crystal Chip Pickles
No-Cook Carrot Relish(Mrs FH)
Apple Butter(Mrs Ray Kinsinger)
Golden Onion Relish(M Heath)
Midget Beet & Onion Pickles(Mrs K Peters)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Beekeeping, a New Interest
by Evelyn Baker
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Great Western Broiled Flank Steak
Ground Round Steak with Broiled Mushroom Topping
Beef-Noodle Curry
Pepper Steak Caballero
Beef Choufleur
Celery and Beef Ragout
Flamenco Veal Chops
Veal Cutlet- Macaroni Dinner
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
When Mandy Starts to Wash(Grace G Bostwick)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- THINGS PEOPLE COLLECT:
Antique Comb Collection
by Mrs Eleanor Gardiner
Animal Planters
by Mildred Lushbaugh
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 14, Issue #11: November 1975
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Return Visit to Toymaker-Ida Carter
by Avis C Turner
- MINI MODISTE:
Front Panel, Button Trim Pullover with Skirt(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Morning Glory(applique,embroidery)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- ARTICLE:
Thanks to the Indians- Marian John(pine needle baskets)
by Wilber H Lewis
- TUTORIAL:
Hanging Flower Basket
by Marilyn Martin
- TUTORIAL:
Jewelled Christmas Tree Picture
by Edna Klain
- ARTICLE:
Turn Flea Market Finds Into Fabulous Gifts
by Betty Lacey
- TUTORIAL:
Display Boxes
by Not Given
- CREWEL, A PRACTICAL PASTIME:
Flower and Berry Pillow,
Misses' Skirt
by Mabel C Thompson
- PATTERN:
Tatted Necklace with Pearls
by Myrtle Hamilton
- POEMS:
Sad Farewell
by Virginia McDonald Cunningham
Shelves, Shelves
by Maria Balok
Nature's Scent
by Barbara Hunt
T - is for "THANKS"...
by Anton F Weidemann
The Soldier's Grave
by JE Roberts
Shopping Lists
by Jean Martin
Little Credit Card
by Mrs Anna Mae Saunders
the Women's Household
by Mrs Lena R Mitchell
An Unseen Guest
by Great-Grandma Fiedler
- Reader's Recipes:
Chicken or Turkey Tetrazzini(Mrs W McCurley)
Freezer Cabbage Slaw(Mrs Reynolds Balmer)
Cheesy Potatoes(Mrs Aurelia Ferro)
Easy-Does-It Goulash(Mrs Aurelia Ferro)
Apple-Cranberry Conserve
Scarlet Sauce With Yams(Esther Quinn)
Spiced Pot Roast(Mrs Sharon Pollalis)
Rice Pilaf(Mrs Reynolds Balmer)
Pineapple Nut Bread(Katherine A Dutton)
Mincemeat Mallow Cheesecake(Mrs Wm Bunzeluk)
Almond Cookies(Mrs W McCurley)
Mince Chiffon Pie(Mrs James E Quinn)
Velvet Pudding(Mrs Aurelia Ferro)
Grandma's Holiday Steamed Fig Pudding(Mrs Wm Bunzeluk)
Caramel Corn(Doretha Edwards)
Oatmeal Macaroons- CORRECTION(June)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Irresistible Iris
by Fern Christian Miller
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
French Dressing
Lively Lemon French Dressing
Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
Rosy Italian Dressing
Tangy Dressing
Dieter's Tomato Dressing
Mexicali Dressing
Energy Booster
by Nancy Carter
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 14, Issue #12: December 1975
Page Count: 70
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
(Eugenia)Manning Crafts For Christmas
by Wilbur Helen Lewis
- MINI MODISTE:
Santa's Helper(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Bed of Petunias(embroidery)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- TUTORIAL:
Three Wise Men(mixed media)
by Elizabeth C Faiman
- ARTICLE:
From One Mom to Another!
by Not Given
- TUTORIAL:
Beautiful Jeweled Christmas Tree(mixed media)
by Mrs Pearl Whitney
- TUTORIAL:
Boutique Tissue Box Covers(mixed media)
by Not Given
- TUTORIAL:
Christmas Wreath(yarn),
Tree(fabric),
and Star(paper)
Candy Cane Pockets(crochet)
Wreath(crochet)
Ring Around a Bell(crochet)
by Jean Jungst
- TUTORIAL:
The Homespun Tree(fabric)
by Martha Marshall
- PATTERN:
Doorknob Cover Snowman(crochet)
by Sayelle
- TUTORIAL:
Little Ornaments(mixed media)
by Betty Steahr
- CREWEL, A PRACTICAL PASSTIME:
Six Simple Wildflower Designs
by Mabel C Thompson
- POEMS:
Special Treat
by Mrs John C Garner, Sr
It's Not the Gifts
by Mrs Harriet C Whipple
Message of the Bell
by Lilly M Baxter
Church on the Hill
by Mrs Sharon Wilke
Winter
by Louaine Dolly Masten
- Reader's Recipes:
Butter Cookies(Mildred R Manuel)
Sweet and Sour Pork(Mrs Marcia Case)
Hungarian Steak(Mrs James F Schnur)
Potato Dumplings(Mrs James F Schnur)
Gourmet Pork Chops(Mrs Margaret Butler)
Savory Crescent Chicen Squares(Gertie Brockman)
Stuffed Sausage Roast(Mary Baron)
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry Sauce Cake
Magic Cookie Bars
Sausage Cake(Mrs Lillie Allsopp)
Cranberry Jewel Salad(E Johnson)
Ricotta Cheese Pancakes(Mrs Mildred W Schubert)
Christmas Cookies(Mrs Pearl Elwell)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Spiced Hot Cider
Spiced Eggplant and Potatoes
Neapolitan Zucchini
Veal a la Mode
Chicken Fricassee
Puffy Omelet
Rice Stuffed Fish Rolls
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Santa's Surprise Party
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 15, 1976: 12 Monthly Issues
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Volume 15, Issue #1: January 1976
Page Count: 72
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
String Art- Grace Knapton
by Bonnie Richter
- MINI MODISTE:
Sweet Simple Ball Gown(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Flower Basket Crib Quilt=
Wild Roses, California Poppies, Red Clover, Thistle(pieced,embroidery)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- CREWEL, A PRACTICAL PASSTIME:
Zinnia, Ferns, Nandina, Calla Lily, Lantanas, Shasta Daisy
by Mabel C Thompson
- TUTORIAL:
Greeting Cards(decoupage,pressed flowers)
by Bette Wells
- ARTICLE:
Bobbi's Hobbies
by Mrs Bobbie Wilson
- PATTERN:
Walking In the Rain(string art)
by Bonnie Richter
- PATTERN:
Oregon Trail Afghan(crochet)
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
Healing Balm
by Dorothy Rysted
Rosalia
by June J Brown
The Button Box
by Gladys Nolan
to the Wild Geese
by Elsie M Geizer
Green Thumb
by Mary Elizabeth Matthews
The Ebb of Time
by Mildred Comcowich
Just Try It
by Mildred Comcowich
- Reader's Recipes:
Dutch Honey Loaf(Dr Anna M Wellnitz)
Italian Style Cheese Casserole(Myrtle Struble)
Pork and Noodle Casserole(Mrs EES)
Chicken Paprika(Mrs Harold J Krumbach)
Under the Sea Pear Salad(Mrs Marvin Delagrange)
Tasty Dried Beef Casserole(Myrtle Struble)
Chantilly Orange Tapioca(Mrs JC Crooks)
Heavenly Pumpkin Pie(A Reader)
Honey-Pineapple Bread(Mrs Frances Duca)
Indian Eggs
Pizza Pie(Mrs Dorothy Drackley)
Apple cider Jelly(Elsie Swanson)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)-
Bird Seed Bread
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Danish Pork Chops
Country Chicken Stew
Alpine Potato Casserole
Twice-Baked Potatoes Cottage Style
Mushroom Potato Soup
Hot German Potato Salad
Minty Apple Stuffing
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
A Child Is Loaned
Home(Edgar A Guest)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 15, Issue #2: February 1976
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Mother Goose Dolls
by Mrs Thelma Jennewein
- MINI MODISTE:
Old Fashioned Southern Bell(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Square Peg in a Circle(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- TUTORIAL:
Candles For All Occasions
by Anna Beth Ford
- ARTICLE:
Happiness Is Sharing a Recipe
by Rita Cichowlas
- ARTICLE:
My Happy valley
by Maude C Reed
- TUTORIAL:
Yarn Pictures
by Dorothy E Judson
- ARTICLE:
Prairie Years
by Mrs Berta D Adams
- PATTERN:
16" Doilies Are Back
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Sweater(crochet,2-14)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Easy-thumb Mittens(knit)
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
The First Snow
by Ruth J Jorgensen
Little Brother Joe
by Unknown
Mama's Apron
by Lennie E Simpson
Tomorrow's Girl
by Theresa Kerevan
Englightenment
by laura Baker Haynes
Faith
by Pauline Mulford
- Reader's Recipes:
Swedish Meatballs(Mrs Herman-Grosbeck)
Lasagne
Coleslaw
Coconut Candy
Sea Island Tuna Salad(Mrs harold J Krumbach)
Meatless Spaghetti Sauce(Madelon Furbush)
Vegetable Casserole(H Thurber)
Green Chile with Cheese(Mrs Marcia Case)
Prune Cupcakes(Doris M Schnur)
Honey Taffy(Mrs Laura Luthy)
Peanut Butter Fudge(Mrs Fred J Paquette)
Creamy Cheese Pie(Rita Cichowlas)
Pecan Pie(Phyllis Grannen-Delhi)
Special Pizzas(Bernie Taeuber--Bridgetown)
Gooey Pretzels(Kathy Schneider-White Oak)
Green Bean/Mushroom Casserole(Barbara Locher-Jasper)
Lime Cream Cheese Jello Mold(Jean Glass-Vincennes)
Cranberry-Orange Jello Mold(Gertrude Niesen-Cheviot)
Popcorn Balls
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Skinny Corned Beef and Cabbage
continental Dilled Lamb Stew
Slim Salmon Loaf
Potato Tomato Pot
Slenderized Vichyssoise
Caesar Potato Salad
Potato Biscuits
Garden Salad
by Nancy Carter
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 15, Issue #3: March 1976
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Detergent Bottle Dolls
by Ann P Borshnick
- MINI MODISTE:
"CHER" Costume(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Quilting Stitch Designs
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- PATTERN:
11" Tatted Doily
Tatted Gems to Glamorize Stationery Notes
by Myrtle Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Narrow Diamond Lace Edging(crochet)
Wide Diamond Lace Edging(crochet)
by J&P Coats
- PATTERN:
Pink Magnolia Quilt(pieced)
by Bernice Cooper
- POEMS:
The Spring
by Mary Strayer
At Our House
by Lucy Goodnight
The Birth of Day
by Violet Wilminko Rautie
Road of No Return
by Lonna Powell Staab
Prayer For a New Year
by Doris McKenney Mattson
- Reader's Recipes:
Doughnut Muffins(Mrs Reynolds Balmer)
Oatmeal Brown Bread(Mrs June Reid)
Delightful Chocolate Pie(Mrs Mamie Crowell)
Honey Applesauce Cookies(Hazel McAlary)
Lemon Sours(Frances Buckner)
Rae's Jiffy Dessert(Mrs Aurelia Ferro)
Chocolate Applesauce Cake(Doretha Edwards)
Salmagundi Bake(Mrs Leo LaBerge)
Baked Rice and Meat(Agnes Orey)
Poor Man's Chow Mein(Mrs Bonnie Jo Faulkner)
Meatless Tacos(Madelon Furbush)
Chiceroni Bake(Mrs Aurelia Ferro)
Freezer Coleslaw(Mrs VA Mooney)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Cheese Omelet
Vegetable Sandwich Filling
Pork Chop Noodle Casserole
Stuffed Tomato With Crab Meat
Spinach Soup
Halibut Creole
Chicken and Rice
Steak Smothered with Tomato & Mushroom
Pineapple Gelatin
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Little Black Dog
Little Brown Hands
Somebody's Darling
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 15, Issue #4: April 1976
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
The Great Egg Tree
by Mabel Thompson
- MINI MODISTE:
Hawaiian Muu Muu(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
The Checkerboard Quilt(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- ARTICLE:
Why Lilies Are Associated With Easter
by Harriet Evelyn Hickman
- ARTICLE:
Quilting Is a Joy!- Clara Ehrenberg
by Alice Bogenshutz
- TUTORIAL:
Panorama Easter Egg(sugar)
by Lynn Butler
- PATTERN:
Crocheted Chicken Egg Cozy
by Helen L. Davis
- PATTERN:
The Butterfly Cardigan(knit,10-16,38-52)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Apple Potholder(crochet)
by J&P Coats
- POEMS:
Spring's Emergence
by Harriet Evelyn Hickman
Late Comer
by Ola V Feighner
Duty is Beauty
by Nettie E Curtis
Dinner At Eight
by Marion Ahlborn
The Sanctuary
by Rachel Hartnett
The Old House Dreams
by Agnes Copithorne
I Remember
by Pauline Mulford
- Reader's Recipes:
Easter Egg Candy(Mrs Julia M Shank)
Key Lime Pie(Mrs Kelly Goforth)
Kitchener Rice Cream(Mrs H Langdo)
Baklava(Mrs A Hazlett)
Banana Frisbies(Mrs E Dunlap)
Oatmeal Brownies(Maxine Ballew)
Applesauce Doughnuts(Elsie Swanson)
White Fudge(Sunny Diecker)
Honey Rye Bread(Mrs Herman Deling)
Yam Burgers(Mrs Herman Deling)
Meatball Oven Stew(Mrs John Karvonen)
Lemon Chess Pie
Golden Carrot Cookies(Mrs Herman Deling)
Applesauce Cake(Nettie Tinsman)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Ragout of Beef
Garden Patch Meatball Soup
Italian Chicken Potatotore
Potato and Egg Bake
Easy Potatoes au Gratin
Beefy Potato Salad
Mashed Potato Stuffing
Soft Honey Cake
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Nostalgia(Harriet Evelyn Hickman)
I Had But Fifty Cents
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 15, Issue #5: May 1976
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Diversified Doll Hobby
by Sylvia Bryant
- MINI MODISTE:
Tassel-Belted Dress(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- ARTICLE:
Explosion of Color!(Orange Iceland Poppies)
by Mary McCourt Anderson
- TUTORIAL:
Brighten the Corner- May Basket Tree
by Mrs Omar Stoutner
- TUTORIAL:
Sweet Little Sweet Pea Basket
by Mrs LI Decker
- PATTERN:
Filet Heart Insertion(crochet)
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Important Occasion Cape(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Cups and Saucers Quilt(pieced)
by Bernice Cooper
- PATTERN:
Jonquil Tablecloth(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- POEMS:
Song of the Gardener
by Elizabeth C Bray
Home Sweet Home
by Maria Balok
Love, Never Ending
by Mrs Cindy Y Howard
To Be A seagull
by Elsie M Geizer
Mother's May
by Carol Ann Kimball
My Mother's Hair
by Pauline Pavlick
Personal Portraits
by Kathleen Knutson
From Your Grown Children
by Loretta Stanton
Diet
by Connie Lambeth
- Reader's Recipes:
Pepper Beef for 3
Pork Applesauce and Sauerkraut Bake(Mrs Pat Davis)
Mexican Chef's Salad(Mrs Lloyd Capes)
In-a-Hurry Chicken Stew(Fern T Davis)
Soda Cracker Cherry Torte(Maxine Ballew)
Apricot Shortcake(Tressia Dillman)
Peanut Butter Cookies
Date Muffins
Red Flannel Hash
Spanish Steak(Mrs Pat Davis)
Honey Sour Cream Pie(Tressia Dillman)
Lima Bean Casserole(Vivian Bridge)
Impossible Pie(Mrs Czerwinski)
Beef Burgers(Mrs Donna McKnelly)
Old-Time Potato Soup(S Bowlin)
Honey Rice Pudding(Tressia Dillman)
Penny-Wise Steak
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Beef and Potato Moussaka
Company Lamb Ring with Potato Puffs
Potato-Vegetable Paprikash
Garden Soup
Confetti Potato Salad
Potato Dumplings for Stew
Trim Tuna Hash
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
In the Forest(Grace B Taylor)
Rock Me To Sleep In An Old Rocking Chair
Cures Drunkards
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 15, Issue #6: June 1976
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
A Mail Bazaar
by Bonnie Richter
- MINI MODISTE:
Revolutionary Era Dress, circa 1775(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Butterflies and Roses(applique)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- ARTICLE:
Can't Spend? Then Grow!
by Ruth Armstrong
- PATTERN:
7 1/2" Bride's Nosegay Doily(tatting)
by Myrtle Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Pineapple Perfection Tablecloth(crochet)
by J&P Coats
- PATTERN:
10"x12" Wildflowers Placemat(crochet)
by J&P Coats
- PATTERN:
Triangular Crocheted Shawl
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
Youth
by Elizabeth C Bray
The Surprise
by Dester Lee Ward
Golden Memories
by Judy Tucker
The Sad-Iron
by Gerald S Hewitt
Spring Has Sprung
by Barbara A Clark
Personal Portrait
by Kathleen Knutson
- Reader's Recipes:
English Cookies(Mrs Harold J Krumbach)
Crustless Cheese Pizza
Bridge Brittle
Apple or Cabbage Strudel
Cottage Cheese Strudel(Doris M Schnur)
Hamburger Omelet
Curried Chicken Casserole
Sour Cream Potato Salad
Squash Casserole
Ham Souffle
Beanie Bean Salad(Mrs harold J Krumbach)
Easy Casserole For a Busy Day(Sunny Diecker)
Cauliflower Party Luncheon Dish
Dilled Zucchini
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Baked Egg with Cheese
Beef or Chicken and Celery Sandwich Filling
Salmon, Cabbage, Celery and Pickle Salad
Baked Salmon
Fish Chowder
Dutch Steak
Cabbage with Tart Sauce
Apple Betty
Lamb Stew
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
The Face On the Barroom Floor
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 15, Issue #7: July 1976
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Hidden Talents- June Jensen
by Bonnie Richter
- MINI MODISTE:
Ruffles Upon Ruffles Formal(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Spring Flower(applique)-
Daffodil
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- Let's Buy Mom a Hydrangea!
by Evelyn Baker
- ARTICLE:
A Bicentennial Plate to Treasure
by Mrs Raymond Hasbrook
- TUTORIAL:
Planters For Your Back Yard
by Mrs Ruth K Stroh
- ARTICLE:
Brighten a Corner!(sheets into curtains)
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Gift Wrapping and Greeting Cards
by Betty Wells
- PATTERN:
Tatted American Flag
by Myrtle Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Bookmarker Worm(crochet)
by Margaret Myers
- PATTERN:
Classic Cardigan(knit,38-50)
by American Thread Co.
- POEMS:
Bicentennial
by Reda Archenbach
I Do Not Grieve
by Raymond Stark
Wanderlust
by Harriet Whipple
A Lover's Reunion
by Reva Miniard
A Wish
by Muriel Yunckes
Feline Visitor
by Beverly Garver
- Reader's Recipes:
Ham and Mushroom Pie
Sweet and Sour Tuna(Mrs Nurreen Marth)
Beef Put-Together
Red Flannel Hash
Macaroni-Sausage Casserole(Nancy Meyer)
Italian Cheese Meat Roll(Mary A Spiesbach)
Favorite Quick Dinner(Gladys Steele)
Ground Beef and Kidney Bean Casserole(Elsie Swanson)
Apricot Whip(Jeanne Kreymer)
Coconut-Chocolate Swirl Coffeecake
Orange Marmalade Bread(MA Eichart)
Brown-n-Serve Rolls(Mrs Lillian Garvin)
Apple Macaroon Cake or Pudding(Ruth E Hackbarth)
Banana Cream Cheese Pie(Mrs Carlyle Schumacher)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Turkey-Kidney Bean Salad
Hot Chicken Salad
Chicken-Fruit Salad
Lamb and Cucumber Salad
Ham and Melon Salad
Fruit Salad Dressing
Oriental Ham Salad
Fruit Salad Dressing
Sour Cream Salad Dressing
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
When the Pastor Comes to Tea
The Two Anchors
The Letter Edged In Black
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 15, Issue #8: August 1976
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- MINI MODISTE:
Quilted Summer Dress(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Pine Cone(applique,embroidery)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- TUTORIAL:
Abstract Art Candles
by Wanda Tadlock
- ARTICLE:
When Your Paneling Is Dark
by Ruth Armstrong
- PATTERN:
Stepping Stones Tablecloth(crochet)
by J&P Coats
- POEMS:
Adhesion
by Raymond Stark
Today
by Muriel Yunckes
Trading Garden Plots
by Ms Susan Sahrle
- Reader's Recipes:
Chicken Corn Chowder
Batter Fried Chicken(Mrs Doris Tanguay)
Corned Beef Casserole
Seafood Bisque
Tuna Puff Sandwiches(Mrs Doris Tanguay)
Plantation Chicken Stew(Bertha Christian)
Green Top Salad(Mrs Bertha Rush)
Peanut Brittle Ice Box Cake(Mrs Gladys Worthing)
Butter Brickle Cake(Mrs Gloria Pitzer)
Chocolate Crumb Cake(Mrs Nurreen Marth)
Chocolate Marshmallow Squares(Elsie Swanson)
Apple Macaroon Pudding(Elsie Swanson)
Honey Applesauce Cookies- CORRECTION
Pampuskies(Edith Bainbridge)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Italian Veal Stew
Chicken and Potato Curry
Potato Omelet Ole
Potato "Cream Cheese" Casserole
New England Clam Chowder
Potato Waffles
Deviled Egg And Olive Mold
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
The Blue and the Gray(FM Finch)
The Sword of Bunker Hill
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 15, Issue #9: September 1976
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Doll Collection Grows- L'Wana Hagner
by Ken Klamm
- MINI MODISTE:
Waffle Stitch Sleeveless Dress(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Stars and Stripes forever(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- ARTICLE:
The End and the Beginning
by Gladys Nolan
- ARTICLE:
Map Your Room...
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
Corn Cob Dolls
by Mrs WC Smilie
- ARTICLE:
A Flourishing doll Hobby
by Mrs Shirley Henry
- ARTICLE:
Thinking of Retiring?
by Anna T Saltmeris
- PATTERN:
Flower Garden Afghan(crochet)
by Helen Davis
- PATTERN:
Picot Picot Shawl(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- POEMS:
Building Blocks
by Mrs Nancy Gill Halstenberg
Keys
by Raymond Stark
Values
by Susan M Sahrle
A Bride's Unspoken Promis
by Mrs Thelma Montgomery
Mushroom Time Again
by Marie H Sauer
Our Golden Anniversary
by Lennie E Simpson
- Reader's Recipes:
Bubble and Squeak
Boston Baked Beans
Cabbage Rolls with Sausage
Dutch Hunter's Delight
Best Ever Sweet and Sour Sauce
20minute Chop Suey and Fried Rice(JF Boes)
Oven Meat Croquettes(Jean Morgan)
French Onion Soup(Elsie Swanson)
Squaw Corn(Katherine Smith)
Heath Bar Cake(Alma Tice)
Georgia Pecan Pie(Frances Bowles)
Rhubarb-Orange Marmalade
White Almond Bar Candy(Lydia Babcock)
Carrot-Pineapple Cake(Lydia Babcock)
Shoofly Pie
Graham Cracker Coconut Bars(Maxine Ballew)
Popovers(Mrs Fred J Paquette)
- Pickling Recipes:
Mixed Sweet Pickles
To Keep Cucumbers for Pickles
Zucchini Pickles
CHow-Chow
Pear Relish
Something Good
Hamburger Dills
Pickled Okra
Spiced Watermelon Rind
Crystal Tomatoes
Pepper Hash
Brandied Peaches
Candy Pickles
Kosher Pickles
Bread and Butter Pickles
Saccharin Pickles
Zucchini Relish
Tomato Soup Dressing
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Meatball and Rice Casserole
Bavarian Cream
Veal Chops with Vegetables
Creole Liver
Beef Stew
Veal Stew
Red Onion Potato Salad
Marinated Orange Onion Salad
Beef-Potato Pie
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
If You Remember, Smile(Lorene M Clark)
The World Is Mine
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 15, Issue #10: October 1976
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- MINI MODISTE:
Bunny Costume(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Tilling the Garden(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- TUTORIAL:
Stalk Crafting
by Marj Zastrow
- ARTICLE:
Pincushion Dolls- Once a Novelty, Now a Collector's Item
by E Sutherland
- ARTICLE:
Found- $$ In the Drapery Dept.
by Ruth E Lancaster
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Tea Table/Ottoman You Assemble Yourself
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
How To Work Broomstick Lace
by Coats & Clark
- ARTICLE:
The Prairie Years- In My Harvey Girl Days
by Berta Adams
- ARTICLE:
Compost Is for Free!
by Evelyn Baker
- PATTERN:
(2)Lacy Edgings(crochet)
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Broomstick Lace Baby Afghan(crochet)
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
When?
by Mildred Summers
1975 Bicentennial
by Bert A Richardson
Capture Me Not
by Barbara Hunt
What More Than These
by Beverly Anderson
Hope
by L Ed Rily
Sunrise
by Elizabeth C Bray
Autumn
by LDM
- Reader's Recipes:
Apple Strudel(Mrs Edwin Verzatt)
Butternut Cake(Mary Carper)
Shaker Lemon Pie(Mrs Nadine Smith)
Peanut Butter Chiffon Pie(Mrs John Jabezanka)
Pecan Dreams(Elsie Swanson)
Chocolate Raisin Cookies(Mrs Carlyle Schumacher)
Baker's Frosting(Nancy Meyer)
Salmon and rice(Mrs Sharon Pollalis)
Dandy Deckers(Mrs Nurreen Marth)
Baked Zucchini
Italian Pizza Casserole(Mrs Joan Odrowski)
Celery Custard(Elsie Swanson)
Kentucky Chili
Congealed Meatloaf(Frances Bowles)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Individual Meatloaves
Variation Lemon-Flavored Meatloaves
Sauerbraten
Swedish Meatballs
Swiss Steak With Cheese
Crunchy Oatmeal Drop Cookies
Veal Fruit Salad
Cranberry Apple Relish
by Nancy Carter
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 15, Issue #11: November 1976
Page Count: 72
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
All It Takes Is Dough- Dawn Hunter
by Wally E Schulz
- MINI MODISTE:
Three-Piece Pantsuit(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Ferris Wheel Quilt(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
November Brown Makes Indoor Beauty
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Felt Flower Bouquets
by Doretha Edwards
- ARTICLE:
Service and Money for Others- Mrs Lee Hamilton
by Genevieve Gipson
- PATTERN:
Mohawk Valley Afghan(knit)
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Fields-n-Flowers Sweater Quilt(old sweaters)
by Marian Dinwiddie
- PATTERN(Quilts):
Indian Puzzle(pieced)
Chuck-a-Luck(pieced)
OHIO Star(pieced)
by Bernice Cooper
- PATTERN:
Stocking Cap, Knit Scarf
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
Where?
by Raymond Stark
Friendship
by Pearl Kell
Lost and Found
by Margaret Jamison
Thanksgiving Is Many Things
by Laurie E Dawson
We Give Thanks
by Marion Amedick
Tom the Turkey
by Laurie E Dawson
Integrated Clock
by Maria Balok
- Reader's Recipes:
Chicken Chow Bake
Chestnut-Macaroni Stuffing for Turkey(Mrs George Mello)
Fresh Carrots with Orange Sauce()
Different Meatloaf(Dixie Fincher)
Taco Salad(Miss Donnella Smith)
Pecan-Pumpkin Pie
Wilted Cabbage Slaw(Mrs Eleanor Meadows)
Honey Gift Loaf
Shake and Bake Mix(Mrs Allan Bond)
Date-Nut Mayonnaise Cake(Eleanore Moore)
Mystery Fruitcake(Mrs Thelma Ward)
Needhams(Elsie Swanson)
Pig Pickin' Cake(Mrs Ray McFarland)
Glazed Strawberry Pie(Mrs Charles Cron)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Chow Mein
Pork Souffle
Pork Supreme
Ham and Bean Scallop
Ham and Asparagus Casserole
Ham, Egg and Potato Bake
Ham and Broccoli Casserole
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Rock Me to Sleep(Elizabeth Aers Allen)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 15, Issue #12: December 1976
Page Count: 72
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Eggs Beautiful- Lillian Sullivan
by Mrs Lillian Sullivan
- MINI MODISTE:
Nightshirt, Cap, Mini-stocking(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Cross-stitch Daisy Magic(applique,embroidery)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Those Pine Cone Wreaths(tutorial)
All Through the House
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
Captivating Crafts- Mrs Robert(Alice) Drew
by Mary M Anderson
- TUTORIAL:
Doll's Wardrobe Closet
by Geneva Jones
- TUTORIAL:
Christmas Card Lampshade
by Mrs Winifred Coatney
- ARTICLE:
Bus Change
by Arthur Brown
- TUTORIAL:
The String Tree
by Alma Porath
- PATTERN:
Wreath Lapel Pin
by Mrs C Rodestock
- PATTERN:
Furnace Filter Christmas Decorations
by Mrs Alta V Goedde
- PATTERN:
Christmas Wreaths(yarn)
by Bertha Browder
- POEMS:
XMAS Shopping
by Evelyn Rohr
Christmas Hustle Bustle
by Carole V Hilts
Christmas Love
by Marion Amedick
I Wish You a Merry Christmas
by Laura Baker Haynes
Christmas Blues
by Mabel Melton
Freedom of Choice
by Anne Dean Johnson
McGuffey's Speller
by JA Greenlee
A True Friend
by Ray Meeer
- Reader's Recipes:
Sliced Turkey Creole
Hot Turkey Salad
Turkey and Oysters Supreme
Turkey Supreme
Cold Relish(Alberta Epperson)
Challah- Egg Bread
Mincemeat Walnut Pudding
Foamy Lemon Sauce
Cranberry Apples
Oven-browned Potato Fans
Scalloped Mushrooms and Almonds
Festive Nesselrode Pudding
Swedish Gingersnaps
Banana Split Dessert(Doretha Edwards)
- Holiday Candies(recipes)-
Butterscotch Yule Logs
Pecan Roll
Almond Nougat
Caramel Pecan Nut Roll
by Mrs MD Reagan
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Corned Beef Hash
Beef and Vegetable Casserole
Beef with Chinese-style Vegetables
Veal Birds
Beef Vegetable Soup
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Father, Go With Me
I Could Not Call Her Mother
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 16, 1977: 12 Monthly Issues
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Volume 16, Issue #1: January 1977
Page Count: 64
Notes: They did an article on one of their cover photographers
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Lady & Phil(Roddey)
by Barbara Roddey
- MINI MODISTE:
New Year's Eve Gold Trimmed Formal(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Daisy Basket(Embroidery)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
It's All Done With Mirrors...
by Ruth Armstrong
- PATTERN:
9" Tatted Doily
by Myrtle Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Beret(knit)
by Mrs Charles Notkin
- PATTERN:
20" Rice Stitch Delight Doily(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Child's Cap, Mitten, Scarf Set(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Crochet Stole
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Siamese Cat(embroidery)
by Janice Schade
- PATTERN CORRECTION:
Flower Garden Afghan(crochet)
by Helen Davis(Sept. 1976)
- POEMS:
Alterations
by Raymond Stark
Wheeler Dealer
by Pearl Kell
Answers to Myself
by Connie Lambeth
Daughter's Visit
by Tina Costa
Old Thoughts, Old Music
by Raymond Stark
Counter Blues
by Dester Lee Ward
Trees of the Southland
by Mrs Margaret Jamison
Winter
by Grace Rhinebeck
- Reader's Recipes:
Honey Apple Cake(Mary Carper)
Carrot Pie(Elsie Swanson)
Cherry Cha Cha(Maxine Ballew)
No-Fry Doughnuts(Marianne Hite)
Ham and Mushroom Pie
Crock-pot New England Boiled Dinner
Pork Chops with Rice
Cabbage Casserole(Mrs EE Lewis)
Pistachio Dessert
German Beef Stew(Beverly Marshall)
Angel Pie(Beverly Marshall)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Barbecued Ham Sandwich
Spinach-Orange-Avocado Salad
Hot Chicken Sandwich
Creamed Chicken or Turkey
Jellied Vegetable Salad
Chicken-Avocado-Rice Salad
Mixed Vegetable Salad
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Takin' the Papers
How the Sunshine Came
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 16, Issue #2: February 1977
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
For the Love of Dolls-
by Mary Harrison
- MINI MODISTE:
Patriotic At-Home Dress(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Tulip Spray(applique)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Carpeting a Wall
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Fingerprint Notes & Cards
by Betty Wells
- TUTORIAL:
Yarn Flowers
by Mrs Douglas E Myers
- TUTORIAL:
Handpainted Stationery
by Marian L Harris
- PATTERN:
Diamond Quilt
by Mrs Phillip Houck
- PATTERN:
Christening Coat, Cap in Broomstick Lace
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
I Gladly Give
by Connie Lambeth
With Your Help
by Connie Lambeth
Reflections of Home
by Laurie English Dawson
Faith
by Evelynn Birtwell
Spring
by Jen Nelson
Spring Will Be Tomorrow
by Dorothy Kreith
Taste of Life
by Raymond Stark
- Reader's Recipes:
Meatball Casserole
Hot Chicken Salad Pie
Reuben Bake(Agnes M McNamara)
New England Clam Chowder(Donna Brooks)
Candlelight Carrots(Betty Ruth Giglio)
Porcupine Tuna Balls
Taco Chip Casserole(Marg. Moore)
Bierocks(Elaine Davis)
Hard-boiled Egg Cookies
Marshmallow Brownies
Crunchy Apricot Cae
Cheese Coffeecake(Edna Schoenbeck)
Snow Pudding with Custard Sauce
Coconut Butterscotch Pie(Ruby E Piper)
Pumpkin Spice Cake
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Corn Flake Pie Crust
Oatmeal Lace Cookies
Apple Crisp
Drop Brownies
Pineapple Upside-down Cake
Blueberry Upside-down Dessert
Apple Pudding Mix
Rye Muffins
Toffee Cookies
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
An Old Man's Story
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 16, Issue #3: March 1977
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Mary, the Kitchen Table Florist(artificial)
by J Igie
- MINI MODISTE:
Fancy Stripes Dress(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
???(applique)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Big Rugs From Little Pieces Grow!
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Swedish Weaving
by American Thread Co.
- ARTICLE:
What's In a Label?
by Elaine A Gardner
- ARTICLE:
Hints for a Hemiplegic
by Mildred Richmond
- PATTERN:
Star Tatted Doily
by Myrtle Hamilton
- QUILT PATTERN:
The Hunt,Four Four Time(pieced)
by Bernice Cooper
- POEMS:
March Wind
by Rita Martz
Tomorrow
by Raymond Stark
Grandmother's Gift
by Grace B Taylor
Majestic Painter
by Margaret Jamison
Soliliquy To a Southpaw
by Billie M Strickland
- Reader's Recipes:
Kiyuri Namasu(Japanese Cucumber Relish Salad)
Chinese Fried Rice
Bitso Bitso(Filipino Sweet Potato Patties)
Chinese Sweet Sour Spareribs(Margaret V Freitas)
Sandwich Filling
Sauerkraut Rye Bread(Mrs McNamara)
Noodle, Tuna Casserole(Edna Hohl)
Shrimp Dip or Spread(Bonnie L Hess)
Crispy Apricot Dessert
Fruit Cobbler(Mrs James Traynor)
Sherbet Salad(Mary Ricken)
Pink Salad(Katherine Smith)
Poverty Cake(Mrs Clyde Schrader)
Watergate Salad(Zenobia M Tipton)
Two Flavor Fudge
Old-fashioned Cream Pie(Lucille Denton)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Lamb Stew
Scotch Broth
Brunswick Stew
Split Pea Soup with Franks
Chicken Gumbo
Bean Chowder
Potato Soup
Quick French Onion Soup
Surprise Chocolate Cake
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
All There Is to School(Douglas Mallogh)
One, Two, Three(Henry Cuyler Bunner)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 16, Issue #4: April 1977
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Moving On
by Berta Adams
- MINI MODISTE:
Finish As You Go Dress(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Day Lilies(applique,embroidery)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Ready Ruffles Done With Tension Rods
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Easter Mobile(meat trays)
by Mar M Comstock
- ARTICLE:
Collecting...Start Your Child on a Lifelong Hobby
by Marlene Serrao
- TUTORIAL:
Everlasting Flowers(yarn)
by Diane Gillham
- ARTICLE:
The Button Collector
by Bonnie Eller
- PATTERN:
Crocheted White Basket
by Vida
- PATTERN:
Spring Stripes Place Mat(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN CORRECTION:
Knit Beret
by Mrs Charles Notkin(January 1977)
- POEMS:
Living Day By Day
by Mrs Juanita R Bonnette
April
by Mrs Rita P Martz
The Betrayal
by Martha Morris
The Legend of the Dogwood Tree
by Unknown
Country Rhyme
by Beulah Fenderson Smith
- Reader's Recipes:
Kulich Traditional Polish Easter Bread(Phyllis Slater)
Skillet Supper(Elaine Davis)
Chicken Elizabeth(Elaine Davis)
Lasagne
Saucy Beef in Foil(Mary Mooney)
Mom's Cheese Ball(Karen Scott)
Cherry Mallow Cobbler(Mrs Media Pool)
Ham Divan Sandwiches(Mrs Media Pool)
Mint Salad
Gelatin Cake(Leona LeMasters)
Rhubarb Crunch(Maxine Ballew)
Rhubarb Fool(Marion L Kirby)
Ham Fried Rice(Elaine Davis)
Rhubarb and Jello Jam(Mary Sicillia)
Sugar Cookies(Mrs Helene Burnette)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Barbecued Turkey Roast
Turkey Mushroom Scallop
Chicken Polynesian
Turkey-Ham Curry
Chicken Livers with Pineapple
Apple Crisp
Chicken Croquettes
Different Meatloaf(CORRECTION- Nov. 1976)
by Nancy Carter
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 16, Issue #5: May 1977
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Eggshell Artistry- Gertrude Poling
by Faith B Lasher
- MINI MODISTE:
Prom Gown(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Cattle or Livestock(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
A Corker of an Idea
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
Summer On the Farm
by Jean Jungst
- ARTICLE:
Just a Mother
by Doris M Johnston
- ARTICLE:
The Mud Cat Chimney
by Erna Eddins
- PATTERN:
DC Mesh Mini(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- POEMS:
Kinship With Nature
by Ruth J Jorgensen
coming Soon
by JA Greenlee
My Mother
by Mrs Flossie Wagner
A Boy's Dream
by Veronica A Parr
If
by Connie Lambeth
As I Grow Old
by Dorothy Kury
- Reader's Recipes:
Vegetable Stuffed Green Peppers
Seafood Newburg
Tuna Cakes
Quick Chili(Mrs Lawrence E Wiland)
Mashed Potato Hamburger Salad
Different Meatloaf- CORRECTION(Nov 1976)
Turkey Hawaiian(Mrs P Murphy)
Old-Time Chocolate Chip Cookies(Mrs Lawrence E Wiland)
Self-Frosting Cake(Mrs KF Wrenn)
Carrot Cake(Helen E Greeley)
Calico Salad(Nancy Meyer)
Saucy Beef in Foil(Mary Mooney)
Veal Loaf(Mrs Media Pool)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes(no wheat, milk))-
Peanut Butter Cookies
Corn Flake Cookies
Banana Bread
Date Bars
Sugar Cookies
Chiffon Cake
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Towser Shall be Tied Tonight
The Old Ash Hopper(Mrs Edith P Lockyer)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 16, Issue #6: June 1977
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Flowers Are Her Thing- Grace Swanson
by Beth Hibbs
- MINI MODISTE:
Adaptation of Eleanor Roosevelt's Wedding Dress(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Cross-stitch Rose(embroidery)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Pauline's Porch-Rail Posies
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Lovely Scented Rose Beads
by Janet R Balmforth
- ARTICLE:
"Good Old Days"
by Myrele Dee Cameron
- PATTERN:
14 1/2" Star of Hope Doily
by J&P Coats
- PATTERN:
Shell-crochet Sacque
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
My Dad
by Frances Faulin
Homesick
by Mabel Melton
A Part of Home
by Carylyn R Aycock
The Wonder Of It All
by Gwenda C Hopkins
Happiness
by Grace Rhinebeck
The Gardener
by Pauline Pavlick
- Reader's Recipes:
Tuna Sandwich Hawaiian
Mandarin Spareribs
Easy Lasagne Casserole
Tomato Cheese Bake
Shrimp Scampi
All-in-One Skillet Supper
Oven-crusted Chicken
Spicy Baked Corned Beef
Biscuit Strawberry Shortcake
Luscious Blueberry Muffins
Orange Sherbet
Syrup Sponge Cake
Banana Coconut Bake
Old Time Chocolate Chip Cookies(Mrs Lawrence E Wiland)
- Strawberry Stupendous!(recipes)-
Strawberry Milkshake
Strawberry Cake
Strawberry Cream Pie
Strawberry Ice Cream
Strawberry Chiffon Pie
Frosty Strawberry Dessert
Strawberry Delight
No Cook Strawberry Jam
Strawberry Cheese Pie
by Bette Wells
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK(letters):
Be Practical, Grow Herbs and Spices!
by Evelyn Baker
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Grapefruit Ginger Salad
Cranberry Souffle Salad
Salmon Loaf
Pan-fried Fillet of Sole
Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Garden Patch Salad
Herbed Garden Salad
Beef Stew
by Nancy Carter
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 16, Issue #7: July 1977
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Call It Macarone
by Mary McCourt Anderson
- MINI MODISTE:
Openwork Summer Dress(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Decorating With Baskets
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Day or Night Owl(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- ARTICLE:
A Catalog of Memories
by Elizabeth Repleh
- PATTERN:
Crocheted Apple String Holder
by Coats & Clark
- QUILT PATTERN:
2 Versions, Wheel of Fortune Quilt(pieced)
by Bernice Cooper
- POEMS:
Aimless
by Margaret Hillert
Happy Birthday, America
by Jen Nelson
Travelin'
by Margaret Berryman Bronston
Make Mine Laugh
by Virginia S Martino
Today's Thought
by Donna Ballenger
Please, Uncle Sam
by Dester Lee Ward
Where Nature Rules
by Sheila Waters
Grandpa's "Happy" Helpmate
by Louise Johnson Dominy
A Favorite Pet
by Hazel June Staton
- Reader's Recipes:
Bacon-wrapped Beef Patties
Shrimp Salad
Hot Chicken Salad Pie
Reuben Bake
Italian Sausage Zucchini Soup
Porcupine Tuna Balls
Tomatoes Provencale
Rice Casserole(Mrs Edwin Verzatt)
Blueberry Waffles
Fresh Blueberry Cobbler(Mrs McNamara)
Delicious Peach Cream Pie
Peanut Butter Pie
Grasshopper Pie
Chocolate Chip Pie
Grandma's Oatmeal Specials(Mrs Lawrence E Wiland)
Super Orange Soda
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK(letters):
Lilacs Need Understanding
by Evelyn Baker
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Corn-stuffed Tomato Salad
Pea and Cheese Salad
Egg and Veal Salad
Eggs Stuffed with Crab Meat
Vegetable-Cheese Salad
Cherry Cottage Cheese Molds
Golden Glow Salad
Noodle Drumstick Dinner
by Nancy Carter
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 16, Issue #8: August 1977
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
'Rustic' Nail Art- Mrs Leora McCarthy
by Francis W Connors
- MINI MODISTE:
Poncho, Skirt, Boots(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Ruby's Friendship Block(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Should You 'Hang' Your Relatives?
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
Coupon Clipping Is Big Business
by Evelyn Cason Tuller
- ARTICLE:
Instant Spanish Furniture
by Nancy Wood
- ARTICLE:
The Old Country Store
by Mabel Melton
- PATTERN:
18" Five Petals Doily(crochet)
by Vida
- POEMS:
The Children
by Starrlette L Howard
Our Boys
by Dester Lee Ard
The Old Yard Fence
by Mildred Summers
Communion
by Ola V Feighner
My Heart Never Wandered
by Ellen Grimster
Strength of Life
by Mrs Isla Davis
- Reader's Recipes:
Stuffed Beef Roll-ups(Mary Condos)
Tomato Cheese Bake
Ham'n Noodle Supper
Chicken Casserole
Apple'n Chicken Salad
Favorite Baked Fish
Cucumber Relish
Baked Hash
Chocolate Raisin Cookies(Mrs Carlyle Schumacher)
Ice Cream Frosting(Mrs Lawrence E Wiland)
Cherry Delicious
Sunny's Special(Sunny Diecker)
Fruit Cobbler(Dolores Kling)
Kool-aid Sherbet(Ada G Bradley)
Cocoa-Cola Salad(Mrs Peggy Ann Hogge)
Aunt Maggie's Frosted Fruit Salad(Cecil Long)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Dilly Carrots and Beans
Chili Beanburgers
Baked Beans
Lima Bean Casserole
Quick-stuffed Green Peppers
Spinach Souffle
Orange-Honeyed Acorn Squash
Summer Squash Bake
Spareribs and Sauerraut
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Stubborn Grandfolk(Edgar A Guest)
Babies(Guy E McMinimy)
An Impossible Girl
Amazing Grace
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 16, Issue #9: September 1977
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Personalized Quilts- Mrs Ronald(Monica) Guldan
by Mrs Ronald Guldan
- MINI MODISTE:
Tunic Top and Skirt(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Painting Magic(painting,embroidery)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
We're Coming Back to Earth
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Wishing Well Planter
by Nevlin Hummel
- ARTICLE:
The Maid
by Juanita M Nelson
- ARTICLE:
Endurance Record
by Berta Adams
- PATTERN:
Geometric Afghan(crochet)
by American Thread Co
- POEMS:
Make Your Million Like a Man
by Dorothy Sparhawk Holmes
To Lucian
by Vicky Piticar
Burnt Blossoms
by Claire Angelis
An Invitation
by Elsie M Geizer
Armchair Traveler
by Mary McNorton
End of Day
by Maria Balok
Autumn Visitor
by Marion Amedick
- Reader's Recipes:
Western Stew
Cheesy Zucchini
Meat Muffins
Sweet Potato Pudding Casserole
Texas Beans
Quick Eggplant Casserole
Nantucket Minestrone
Noodle Pudding
Family Green Beans
Nebraska Broccoli
Chicken Chutney
Mayonnaise Chicken
Chicken in Sour Cream
Shrimp Rolls
Sticky Tomatoes
Party Chicken Salad
Tomato Fritters
Zucchini Squash Stew(Margaret Blubaugh)
Peanut Sauce for Vegetables(Marie Rogers)
Spanish Casserole(Sunny Diecker)
Streusel Coffeecake
Sour Cream Cake(Dorothy E Montgomery)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Brown Bread(no wheat,eggs)
Rye Crackers(no wheat,eggs)
Barley Biscuits(ditto)
Rye Bread Sticks(ditto)
Rolled Oat Muffins(no wheat)
Corn Bread(no wheat)
Waffles(no wheat)
Spoon Bread(no wheat)
Cornmeal Pancakes(no wheat)
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
The Good Old Days Were When
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 16, Issue #10: October 1977
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Make Rice Mosaics
by Joanne Whitfield
- MINI MODISTE:
Crochet Evening Gown(11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
The Country Village(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
All That Gleams Is Not Brass
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Carpet Pictures
by Ruth M Haux
- ARTICLE:
The Passing Of the Ice House
by Rosalie C Batson
- PATTERN:
Pansy Motif Afghan(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Say It With Daisies Baby Sacque,bootees(crochet,puff stitch)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Sunbonnet Sue and Overall Sam Tuck-ins(felt)
by Mrs Olga E Ashurst
- POEMS:
Somehow My Love
by Sylvia Harmon
Just a Piece of Summer
by Raymond Stark
Autumn Activity
by Marion Amedick
Though Grandma's Gone
by Robert Thielen
Welcome To October
by Harriet Whipple
On Halloween
by Harriet Whipple
Beyond These Tasks
by Mildred Wead
Time
by Madeline Haun Daniels
A Smile
by Ramona Vincent
The Seasons
by Elizabeth C Bray
Rain
by Elizabeth C Bray
- Reader's Recipes:
Walnut Pie(Mrs Frances R Lanfair)
Miracle Whip Pineapple Cake(Mrs FR Lanfair)
Sour Cream Chip Cake(Katherine Dutton)
Six Week Muffins(Zenobia M Tipton)
Tomato Preserve(Luella Reisner)
Cheese Ball
Poor Man's Cake
Skillet Stroganoff
Ham and Noodle Medley
Irish Stew
Butter Crust Fried Chicken
Veal Chops in Sour Cream
Chicken Burgers
Pumpkin Fritters
Salmon Loaf(Marie Rogers)
Beet Jelly
Granma's Oatmeal Specials- CORRECITON(July 1977)
- Preserves(recipes):
Lime Pickles
Barbecue Sauce(Catherine Blank)
Tomato Soup(Catherine Blank)
Green-Tomato Mincemeat(Mrs Dorothy Drackley)
Old Time Pear Mincemeat(Mrs Dorothy Drackley)
Green Apple, Green Tomato Relish(Katherine Dutton)
Grape Juice
Beet Chow-Chow
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Chicken Polynesian
Chicken Breast and Vegetables
Chicken Sauce
Soybean Shepherd's Pie
Egg and Vegetable Casserole
Stroganoff Turkey Wings
Soybean Chili
by Nancy Carter
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
God's Promise(John Greenleaf Whitter)
The Mystic Spell
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 16, Issue #11: November 1977
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Creative collector- Grace and her Apple-head Dolls
by Mrs Grace Lynn
- MINI MODISTE:
Strapless Shaped Formal(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Alternate Frames(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Make Your "Oops-A-Daisy"
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Hanging Bird House Planter
by Leora McCarthy
- ARTICLE:
Elephant Hunting Without a Gun
by Marilyn Lee
- ARTICLE:
The Story of "Soaps"
by Beverly Swerdlow Brown
- PATTERN:
The Tabard(crochet)
by Vida
- PATTERN:
Bon Bon Stripes Afghan(knit)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Aran Turtle Neck(knit)
by American Thread Co.
- POEMS:
Crazy Quilt
by Margaret Hillert
Prayer For Thanksgiving
by Marion Amedick
My Homeland
by Maxine Randall
When Chasms Came
by Raymond Stark
Prairie Wind
by Florence Howery Roddy
Give Me a Fireplace
by Sue Thompson Taylor
Twilight on the Plains
by BA Richardson
The Call
by Connie Lambeth
"Awakened" By a Bird
by RE Achenback
Finding the Source
by Rachel W Evans
- Reader's Recipes:
Stuffed Pork Chops
Whipped Sweet Potatoes(Mrs P Murphy)
Shortcut Turkey Pie
Holiday Carrot-Cabbage Slaw(Mrs Olen Begly)
Red Flannel Hash
Dried Beef in Sour Cream Sauce
Chicken Casserole(Louise Rachels)
Scalloped Potatoes(Mrs Cecil Long)
Walnut-Pineapple Delight
Date Graham Pudding
Moist Pecan Pie
Nut Crisps
Raisin Scones
Favorite Fruit Roll
Baked Cranberry Pudding
Easy Holiday Fruitcake
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:(letters)
Growing Healthy Garden Mums
by Evelyn Baker
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Vegetable Medley
Mexican Panned Corn
Eggplant Tomato Casserole
Wilted Spinach
Beets with Orange Sauce
Chinese Style Mushrooms
Quick Candied Sweet Potatoes
Chinese Style Cauliflower
Cabbage Cooked in Milk
Potato-Cheese Bake
Potato Patties
by Nancy Carter
- THE SINGING APPLE TREE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Pennsylvania Applesauce Bread
Filled Apple Muffins
Mama's Applesauce Spice Cake
Apple Butter
Mama's Apple Dumplings
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
The Good Old Days(Burnette Mutter)
Whisperin' Bill(Irving Bacheller)
It Isn't the Church - It's You
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 16, Issue #12: December 1977
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Piecing A Better World Quilt
by Wilber Helen Lewis
- MINI MODISTE:
Mrs Santa(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Steps to the Windmill(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Oil, Wax & Elbow Grease
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
Ice Fishing In the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes
by Jean Jungst
- TUTORIAL:
Give Macrame For Christmas-
Plant Hanger,
Kitchen Towel Rack
Key Chain
by Bonnie Richter
- ARTICLE:
Newsletter Greetings
by Lena Braun
- TUTORIAL:
Kitchen Note Pad Holder(child's paddle game)
by Ruth Baxa
- ARTICLE:
Inexpensive Christmas Gifts
by Virginia R Sink
- PATTERN:
12 1/2" Tatted Daisy Doily
by Myrtle M Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Christmas Stocking Tree Ornament(crochet)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- PATTERN:
Shell-Trimmed Crocheted Vest(10-20,42-44)
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Ripple Knit Afghan
by Aloma Faye Ratliff
- PATTERN:
Easy Shrug(knit)
by Bess Notkin
- PATTERN:
Cathedral Window Afghan(crochet)
by Helen Davis
- POEMS:
Book of Days
by Raymond Stark
Magic Season
by Grace Rhinebeck
Never Lonely
by Lucy Goodnight
Sacred Night
by Marion Amedick
Dreadful Winter?
by Marie Stull
Divine Overhearing
by A Dean Johnson
Cheer
by Bessie E Sullivan
Past
by June Hill
- Reader's Recipes:
Turkey Encore
Mushroom Giblet Turkey Stuffing
Noodles Romanoff With Turkey
Turkey Scrapple
Pork Scaloppine
Puchero
Apple-Glazed Carrots
Banana Chocolate Bit Cookies(Elsie Swanson)
Caramel Chews
Mandarin Souffle
Cheese-Poppy Seed Spooned Bread
Delicious Yogurt Pie(Mrs Bess Notkin)
Stained Glass Window Cake(Mrs B Notkin)
Our Impossible Pie
Frosted Date Balls
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Mid-Winter Garden Chat
by Mrs Lawrence E Wiland
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Puffy Omelet
Plain or French Omelet
Tuna Scramble
Eggs a la King
Creole Eggs
Ham and Eggs on Biscuits
French Toast
by Nancy Carter
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Mama's Rice and Corn Bread
Rhode Island Red Brown Bread
Grandpa Noble's Nut and Raisin Bread
Mammy's Corn Bread
Baking Powder Potato Bread
by Florence Bryant
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 17, 1978: 12 Monthly Issues
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Volume 17, Issue #1: January 1978
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Shellcraft Art- From the Sea- Louise Tuggle
by Edith Flowers Kilgo
- MINI MODISTE:
Office Dress(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- CRIB QUILT:
Down On the Farm(embroidery),part 1-
Alternate Block, Rooster, Turkey, Barn
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Solid Treasure in Refinished Oak
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
A Patchwork World
by Joy Boone
- ARTICLE:
Our Plants Are Keeping Us Young
by Wilma Ransom
- ARTICLE:
A Mother's Love
by Jeanie Brown
- TUTORIAL:
Being Crafty With Scraps
by Ruth Baxa
- TUTORIAL:
No Two-Alike Place Mats
by Ruth Baxa
- PATTERN:
Wise Old Owl(crocheted)
by Vida
- PATTERN:
Easy Knitted Hat with Earflaps(child's)
by Bess Notkin
- POEMS:
Reserve a Moment
by Raymond Stark
January is a Misbehaved Miss
by Nettie E Curtis
My TP Magazine
by Rhonda Friend
The Day After Christmas
by Billie Mason
The First Snowfall
by Jacqueline Cheney
Suburbia
by Virginia S Martino
When Ma Is Sick
by Anon
- Reader's Recipes:
Super Squash Bake
Spanish Chicken and Rice
Sweet Potato Balls
Oven Baked Turkey Hash(Elsie Swanson)
Haddock au Gratin(Elsie Swanson)
Potato Apples
Shortnin' Bread(Mrs Elaine Davis)
Ham Loaf with Apricots
Ham Chicken Loaf
Chocolate Pound Cake
Peanut Butter Divinity(Juanita Thomas)
Black Devil's Cake(Muriel Harman)
Easy Soft Sugar Cookies(Donna Lou Hames)
Eggless Butterless Milkless Cake
Mystery Cake
Lime Salad
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
California Bound
by Berta Adams
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Quick Ham Vegetable Chowder
Cream of Pea Soup
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Cream of Corn Soup
Soybean Sprout Soup
by Nancy Carter
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Sauerkraut
by Florence Bryant
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 17, Issue #2: February 1978
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
The Craft Market
by Mary Graveline
- MINI MODISTE:
Eleanor Roosevelt Teenage Dress(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- CRIB QUILT:
Down On the Farm(applique,embroidery),part 2-
Heffer and Calf, Hen and Chicks, Mare and Colt
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Paper Pottery
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
My Winter Birds
by Jean Jungst
- PATTERN:
Suede Purse with Watercolor Trim
by Mary Graveline
- PATTERN:
Simple to Make Hat and Scarf Set(knit)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Broomstick Lace Tote Bag(crochet)
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Golden Sunlight Tablecloth(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- POEMS:
Birthday
by Jean S Harrison`
Sunset Time and Raggedy Andy
by Lorene Clark
The Closing Sale
by Starrlette L Howard
If I Can Remember
by Pearl Hand Cockrell
A Moon That's Dark
by Raymond Stark
Message On the Wind
by Maxine Randall
A Periodical Statement
by Charlotte L Babcock
Which Niche?
by Marilyn Rasmusen
- Reader's Recipes:
Spiced Short Ribs
Braised Pork Orange Cranberry Sauce
Braised Stuff Veal
Custard Rice Pudding
Meatballs with apples(Marie Rogers)
Fried Beef Macaroni Casserole
Chicken Fritters(Mrs Rhonda Alter)
Turkey Curry
Scalloped Chicken Casserole
Pumpkin Bars
Chiffon Honey Cake(Marie Rogers)
Walnut Butter Spicke Cake
Apple Upside Down Dessert
Chocolate Roll
Date Pilaf
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
If You Remember, Smile Some More
by Lorene M Clark
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Frankfurter Scallop
Potato-Crust Ham and Cheese
Skinny Potato Scallop
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Yogurt Potato Salad
Potato Pudding Puffs
by Nancy Carter
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Sour Milk Biscuits
Butter Brown Parsnips
HOney Baked Squash
Southern Spoon Bread
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Only A Pin
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 17, Issue #3: March 1978
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Restoring Antique Trunks
by Ruth Armstrong
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Renew It In "Antique Bronze"
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
The Big Rabbit(bleach bottle)
by Mrs Theron Guddledge
- ARTICLE:
Pen Pal Picnic Popularity Grows!
by Rosie Tholl
- PATTERN:
Tiny Knitted Easter Bunnies
by Mrs Jean Jungst
- PATTERN:
Reverse Crochet Rug
Woven Rug
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Lacy Panel Pullover(knit,36-44)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILT PATTERNS:
True Lover's Knot, Battle of the Alamo(pieced)
by Bernice Cooper
- POEMS:
Who
by Lucille E Hobbs
A Lonely Day
by Lucy Goodnight
Easter Triumph
by Marion Amedick
Aging Gracefully
by Mrs Isla Davis
I Wish I Had Known You
by Raymond Stark
Discovery
by Madeline Daniels
My Grandson
by Sally DeVall
- Reader's Recipes:
Oriental Tuna Salad
Eggaroni
Salmon Vegetable Casserole
Pork Potato Goulash
Veal Parmigiana
Chicken Chop Suey(Rhonda Alter)
Eggplant Appetizer(Mrs Minoo Adenwalla)
Quick Dinner Stew(Mrs Cooper)
Oat Spice Cake
Beet-Apple Pie
Calico Kate's Date Cake(Mrs Delsie Dean)
Hawaiian Pie(Mrs Cecelia Butterfras)
Banana Souffle
Carrot Pecan Cake(Mary Gikas)
- Menus for Babies(recipes):
Sugarless Teething Biscuits
Banana/Apple Whip
Cereal Toppers
Baby Vegetable Broth
Sandwich Ideas
by Mrs Bette O'Connor
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Houseplants Are My Hobby
by Mildred Richmond
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Egg and Spring Onion Salad
Molded Ham and Egg Salad
Egg and Kidney Bean Salad
Mandarin Orange-Cheese Salad
Apple and Cheese Salad
Blue or Roquefort Cheese Dressing
Slim Salmon Loaf
Cheddar Cheese Dressing
by Nancy Carter
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Lemon Pie Filling
Mama's Meringue
Easy custard Pie
Carmel Coconut Pie
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
The Wife-Hunting Deacon
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 17, Issue #4: April 1978
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
A Crocheted Collection of Animals from A-Z
by Carole Kuzma
- MINI MODISTE:
Victorian Styled Gown(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Old-Fashioned Garden Path(embroidery)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Make A Snack Roller
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Decorative Topiary Tree
by Mary Crotty
- ARTICLE:
"Taylor-Made"- Rita and Larry Taylor
by Mary McCourt Anderson
- PATTERN:
Ruffled Doily(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Finger Puppets(felt)
by Ruth Baxa
- POEMS:
Spring, You Are Fickle
by Ruth Bousman
Cheers For the Old-Fashioned Cry
by A Dean Johnson
Only For the Spring
by Mrs Starrlette
Footsteps
by Jerry Walsh
Growing Older
by Florence M Williams
Life For Me
by Raymond Stark
Anniversary Song
by Iris W Bray
...Unless
by Florence Wahl Otter
Junior Master Chef
by Mary Strayer
- Reader's Recipes:
Bacon Crisps(Mrs Carlyle Schumacher)
No Peek Beef Casserole(Mrs Pearl Bauer)
Surprise Hamburger Pie(Dixie Fincher)
Pinto Bean Casserole
New England Skillet Dinner
Uses for the Microwave Oven(Ann Dutton)
Strawberry Dessert
Disappearing Marshmallow Brownies
Butterfinger Dessert
Best Ever Lemon Pie(Dixie Fincher)
Banana Cream Cheese Pie(Mrs Carlyle Schumacher)
Raspberry Salad(Mrs C Schumacher)
Date Apricot Bars
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
Memories of Yesterday- Mississippi Queen
by Madeline Daniels
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Baked Franfurters and Rice
Beans and Sausage
American Lasagna
Cheese Rarebit
Baked Beans
Barbecued Lima Beans
Jellied Cottage Cheese Fruit Salad
by Nancy Carter
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Mama's Butter Cakes
Mama's One Egg Cake
Mama's Chocolate Butter Frosting
Burnt Sugar Special Cake
Mama's Burnt Sugar Frosting
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Signs of Spring(Mary McCourt Anderson)
The Grapevine Swing(Samuel Minturn Peck)
Touching Shoulders
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 17, Issue #5: May 1978
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Clothespin Creations
by Joanne Whitfield
- MINI MODISTE:
Scalloped Dress for Summer(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
An Old-Fashioned Garden(embroidered), part 2-
Pillowcase Design
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Renew Your Kitchen Cabinets
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Houseplant Dolls
by Mary McCourt Anderson
- PATTERN:
Lacy Panel Pullover(knit,36-44)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- PATTERN:
Knit a Shrug Sweater(4-8)
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
Gratitude
by Dorothy E Montgomery
Mother's Joy
by Flora E McIntyre
Mother
by BA Richardson
Dear Friend Across the Miles
by Miss Dorothy Safford
Spring Song
by Florence Howery Roddy
Key-Hole
by Maria Balok
The Distant Drum
by Jerry Walsh
A Mother's Eyes
by Carl L Olson
- Reader's Recipes:
Tuna Bisque
Tuna Sandwich Hawaiian
Chinese Beef
Topsy Turvy Chicken
Cauliflower Supreme
Ham Loaf
Chicken Apple Salad Sandwich
Chicken Wing Chasseur(P Murphy)
Apricot Surprise(Maxine Ballew)
No Crust Coconut Pie(M Ballew)
Vegetable Cake(M Ballew)
Cloverleaf Rolls(Mrs Joe Mobley)
No Bake Pineapple, Whipped Cream Cake(Bess Notkin)
Church Windows(Pat Fosnaugh)
Green Dessert(Bess Notkin)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Jellied Egg Ring
Green Soybean Salad
Three Bean Salad
Tossed Soybean Sprout Salad
Molded Fruit Salad
Peach-Melon-Cheese Salad
Jellied Citrus Avocado Salad
Fruit Salad Dressing
by Nancy Carter
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Fried Oysters, Mama's Way
Oven Baked Scalloped Oysters
Clam Chowder
Pioneer Fish Chowder
Shrimp A La Newburg
Mama's Old Fashioned Stew and Dumplings
Oyster Dressing
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Wagon Train(Carrie M Hogan)
Hell in Texas
Just Folks Friendly Greetings(Edgar A Guest)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 17, Issue #6: June 1978
Page Count: 56
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Zelta Still Sees the Wonder of Dolls- Mrs Zelta Smaka
by Vicki Lockhart
- MINI MODISTE:
Summer Shell, Skirt(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
June Wedding Quilt(embroidery)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Roses For Remembrance
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Picture On an Easel
by Ruth Baxa
- ARTICLE:
Antique Wall- Re "Should You Hang Your Relatives?"
by Mrs Linda Phipps
- ARTICLE:
Her Christmas Specialty- Colonial Dolls(Mrs Bill(Fern) Dean)
by Betty L Town
- ARTICLE:
What Is Assertiveness?
by Mary Jean Belton
- ARTICLE:
The Bird In the Bush
by Pearl A Franklin
- POEMS:
To Be A Senior Citizen
by Kate Kelly Thomas
The World Is Beautiful
by Florence Howery Roddy
Reminiscence
by Dorothy Dunlap
Dresser Woes
by Pearl Kell
Together
by Jerry Walsh
Wind Flowers
by MK Wickersham
- Reader's Recipes:
Chicken With Eggplant
Turkey Salad Supreme
Chicken Stuffed Pancakes
Croquettes
Louisiana Scallops
Baked Bologna(Dixie Fincher)
Borsch
Crusty Water Rolls
Syrup Sponge Cake
Pineapple Custard Mold
Strawberry Pickles(Mrs VA Mooney)
Frosted Tea Squares
Hawaiian Sherbet
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
The Story on Comfrey
by Nellie S Sabin
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
Papa's Tin Lizzie
by Josephine Hohlfeld
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Slim Jim Baked Chicken
Chicken Paprikash
Celery and Chicken Gumbo
Chicken and Rice Mexicana
Silhouette Chicken Salad
Chicken Taos with Rice
Far East Chicken
Chicken Mousse
by Nancy Carter
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 17, Issue #7: July 1978
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Bear Facts and Fancy Bears(toys)- Terese and Pennie Horras
by Ann Brower
- MINI MODISTE:
Pleated Skirt, Blouson Top(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
White Crosses(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Antique- Without Gooping
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
Getting More Out of Life
by June Israel
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
by Wilma Ransom
- TUTORIAL:
Floating Toys
by Ruth Baxa
- BUDGET HELPERS(recipes):
Extended Mayonnaise
Homemade Window Cleaner
Homemade Soft Oleo
by Mrs Robert Moon
- ARTICLE:
Christmas Ornaments Trace Family History
by Tillie Schoech
- PATTERN:
Crocheted Jewelry
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Crochet a Square Surplice(6-9mo)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Patio or Poolside Sandals(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Crocheted Fringed Bag
by American Thread Co.
- POEMS:
Declaration of Independance
by Maggie Aldridge
The Depot
by Rachel Hartnett
Motherhood
by Starrlette L Howard
Grandma Speaks
by Mary C Ferris
Grandma's Lament
by Jean Condor Soule
Summer's Garden
by Starrlette L Howard
Whistles
by Dorothy Aldis
The Reason
by Hubert Hix
- Reader's Recipes:
Chicken Salad(Ruth E Rickard)
Macaroni Salad(Mrs Edward G Enos Jr)
Squash Bake(Ruth Rickard)
Mexican Salad(Ruth E Rickard)
Cranburgers(Mrs Olen Begly)
Mashed Potato Salad(Lana Lawley)
Salmon Souffle(Elsie Swanson)
Zucchini Casserole
Pecan Peach Pie
No-Bake Brownies
Carrot and Apricot Casserole(Dolores Czerwinski)
Pineapple Pudding Cake
Blueberry Buckle
M&M Cookies(Ruth Rickard)
Cottage Cheese Walnut Cookies(Mrs George F Kraus)
- CORRECTION:
Crochet Doll Dress
WH Christmas Annual 1977
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- My Diet(recipes)-
Rice Garden Salad
Herb Sauce
Oregano Sauce
Nectar Perfection Salad
Cinnamon Nut Toast
Bowl o' Greens
Molded Waldorf Salad
Miniature Party Cheese Wafers
Saucy Potatoes and Green Beans
Carrot-Potato Casserole
Baked Fried Potatoes
Pink Potato Salad
Stuffed Tomato-Potato Salad
by Nancy Carter
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Blueberry Muffins
Aunt Birdie's Crumb Muffins
Tea Biscuits
Kahler Farm Tea Cakes
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
The Flag Goes By(Henry Holcomb Bennett)
Poor Little Jim
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 17, Issue #8: August 1978
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Saw Painting- Clara Koenig
by Ruth Armstrong
- MINI MODISTE:
Summer Shell, Skirt with Variations(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
The Owl Quilt(embroidery,applique)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Too Tall For the Shelf Grandfather Clocks
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
Wisconsin Man is Adept at Rugmaking- Don Cratsenberg
by Clarice L. Moon
- TUTORIAL:
Create a Pretty Picture
by Phyllis Peters
- PATTERN:
Almond-Shaped Doily(crochet)
by Vida
- POEMS:
Too Old, But Not Old Enough
by Lucille Howe
A Cycle Within
by Josephine Hohlfeld
To The Over-Zealous
by Mary McNorton
The Wren
by Lucy Goodnight
Look Away Home
by Connie Lambeth
Log Cabin
by Hazel Julia Betts
- Reader's Recipes:
Salad Mary(Mrs VA Mooney)
Puffit(Mrs Elaine Davis)
Mashed Potato Hamburger Salad
Chicken Chow Mein
Apple Tuna Casserole
Beef Patties with Tomato Cheese Topping
Beef-Macaroni Salad
Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
Orange-Peach Crumble(Mrs A Sauve)
Banana Crumb Cake
Baked Banana Rice Pudding
Mushroom(shaped) Cookies
Italian Vegetables
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
Earthquake '33
by Berta Adams
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Green Tomato Pickle
Misery Sweet Pickles
Herbs and Spices Country Style
by Florence Bryant
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
by Wilma Ransom
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- WORD SEARCH PUZZLE
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 17, Issue #9: September 1978
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Fabulous Hobby of Creating Dolls & Toys
by Mrs Shirley Henry
- MINI MODISTE:
Graduated Baby Cable Ball Gown(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Triangle Maze(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- ARTICLE:
Love...From My Silent World
by Jean Hunt
- ARTICLE:
Slowing Down to Live It Up
by June Israel
- PATTERN:
(6)Delicate Lace Edgings(crochet)
by J&P Coats
- PATTERN:
Crochet a Square Surplice, Bonnet, Booties
by American Thread Co.
- POEMS:
Ode to Age
by Jane Hix
Just a Mother
by Laura Pierce
Retiree's Wife
by Mary Curtis
Values
by Mary E Hall
Happiness Is
by Carrie P Hummel
Whatever Became?
by Elma E Strine
Above the Praises
by Eva Beaver
Skyscape
by Starrlette L Howard
Lesson One
by Jo Gwyn Baldwin
My Treasures
by Maria Way
Not To These Eyes
by Jerry Walsh
- Reader's Recipes:
Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Mississippi Mud Cake(Verna Winters)
Squash Bread(Phyllis Murphy)
Blanc Mange
Three Layer Raisin Pie(Ardyce I Dougherty)
Grape Catsup
Yeast Sopaillas(Mrs DK Spencer)
Cucumber Soup(Mrs Minoo Adenwalla)
Sweet French Buns(Elsie Swanson)
Skillet Meatballs and Noodles
Stuffed Tomatoes
Dilled Corned-Beef and Macaroni Casserole
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
A Day for Remembering
by Opal tucker
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
by Wilma Ransom
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 17, Issue #10: October 1978
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Dolls- How to Improve Your Collection With a Little "Doctoring"
by Betty Hartung
- MINI MODISTE:
"Shirred" Empire Dress with Puff Sleeves(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Weight Lifter's Dumbbells(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Look Up!(other people do)
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
New Gloss For Old Flowers
by Ann Brower
- ARTICLE:
Everyone Needs a Hobby
by Lillian R Carr
- ARTICLE:
Grandmothers Have More Fun!
by June Israel
- PATTERN:
Gingham Pillow in Arrowhead Pattern(cross-stitch)
by Bernice Cooper
- PATTERN:
Winking Owl Tissue Case(felt)
by Dianne Jacobs
- POEMS:
Early Winter
by Alice Mae Hagan
Autumn Is
by Mrs Harriet C Whipple
I'd Rather Be Tired Than Lonely
by Pearl Clayton
The Quilt of Memories
by Mrs Philip Kerrigan
October Magic
by Harriet Whipple
Be a Friend
by Elaine J Vance
- Reader's Recipes:
Egg and Butter Chews
Italian Anise Cookies
Two Tone Pudding
Southern Cornmeal Muffins
Molasses-Pineapple Cookies
Chocolate Applesauce Cake(Mrs Phyllis A Paquette)
Double Peanut Butter Cookies
Martha Washington Candy
Beef and Vegetable Pie
Featherlight Rolls
Noodle Pudding with Pineapple
Fresh Cabbage with Cheese Sauce
Baked Meatballs
Meatball Noodle Skillet
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days-
1900-1920
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- Preserves(recipes)-
Pickled Beans
Small Cucumber Pickles
Crab Apple Relish
Beet Relish
Pickled Onions
Green Tomato Pickle
Corn Relish
Carrot Conserve
Plum Preserves
Ripe Tomato Pickle
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
The Pill(Uncle Abner)
A Daily Motto
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
by Wilma Ransom
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Thoughts From My Loft
by Dorothy E. Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 17, Issue #11: November 1978
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Decorative Painting Turnns Trash Into Treasure- Betty James
by Edith Flowers Kilgo
- MINI MODISTE:
Baby Cable Skirt Cardigan(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Vase of Flowers(applique)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
A 'Secret' Sewing Center
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Corn Cob Pilgrim Wreath
by Jean Jungst
- ARTICLE:
The Scrapbook
by Jean Jungst
- ARTICLE:
Unusual Bells- Her Hobby
by Kate Beltramo
- TUTORIAL:
Hawaiian Turkey Centerpiece
by Betty Nordwall
- TUTORIAL:
Two Bottle Plastic Dolls
by Mrs G Thomas
- PATTERN:
Crocheted Party Belles Dress(8"doll)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Springtime Round Tablecloth(crochet)
by J&P Coats
- POEMS:
The Dew
by Madeline Daniels
Winter Ceremony
by Sally DeVall
This is November
by Harriet Whipple
Renewal
by Catherine Miller
Our Strength Is More
by Louise Dominy
Semantics
by Bertha Treling
the Fishing Game
by Sally DeVall
My Green Friends
by Sally DeVall
I'm Retired Now!
by Grandma D
Prissy
by Madeline Daniels
- Reader's Recipes:
Sausage, Potatoes and Peppers
Ham-Cheese and Potato Bake
Tomato Pork Cutlets
Flank Steak with Herb Stuffing
Turkey Dinner Pie
Barbecued Turkey Drumsticks
Orange Fluff Pie
Oyster Stew
Hershey's Chocolate Cake(Janice Persinger)
Quick Chocolate Pudding(Ruby Gorecki)
Little Almond Fruit Cakes
Holiday Jello Mold(Mary Gikas)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
Remembrances That Make me Smile
by Dorothy A Crego, Lorene Clark
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Green Tomato Marmalade
Green Tomato Mincemeat
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
The Two Soldiers
the Old Umbrella Man(Marion Schoeberlein)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
by Wilma Ransom
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 17, Issue #12: December 1978
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Texas Artist- Marlene Cohen
by Beatrice Levin
- MINI MODISTE:
Hooded Car Coat(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Red, Red Poppy(applique)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
The Great Stained Glass Caper
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
The Gift of Time
by June Israel
- TUTORIAL:
The Versatile Christmas Tree, Decorations
by Mabel Stacey
- TUTORIAL:
6-Pack Carrier Wreath
by Mary Davidson, Rose Nadjadi
- PATTERN:
10 1/4" Forget-Me-Not Doily(tatting)
by Myrtle M Hamilton
- PATTERN:
3D Ornament(crochet)
by Vida
- PATTERN:
Doll Face Potholder(crochet)
by Irene Degrijalva
- PATTERN:
Poinsettia Napkin Ring(felt)
- POEMS:
Creative Genius
by Margaret Pritchard Cipriano
When Christmas Comes
by Jo Gwyn Baldwin
It's Christmas Time
by Wilma Monticue
Christmas Memories
by Burnette Mutter
Reassurance
by May B Hyde
- Reader's Recipes:
English Christmas Pudding(Mrs Wm Bunzeluk Sr)
Festive Cranberry Mold(Lady O Deck)
Caramel Popcorn Balls
Rolled Sugar Cookies
Coconut Bonbons(Lady O Deck)
Peanut Butter Banana Bread(Audrey Mucci)
Raisin Pie(Mrs Eleanor Meadows)
Spicy Cream Pie
Pascha
Surprise Kraut Cake(Gerry Treut)
Chocolate Ice Cream Crunch Pie
Homemade Mincemeat
Cottage Cheese Salad(Leona LeMasters)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Good Old Days
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Mama's Christmas Divinity
Nut Caramel Fudge
Waives Chocolate Creams
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
A Christmas Ballad(Mary A Dennison)
Willie the Weeper
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
by Wilma Ransom
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 18, 1979: 12 Monthly Issues
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Volume 18, Issue #1: January 1979
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Her Hobby Is On the Button- Esther Gehret
(2 patterns for button girl portraits)
by Gretchen Ewing
- MINI MODISTE:
Basic Dress(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Flower(applique) & Star(applique) by Mr and Mrs Raymond C Carter
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
The Layered Look Is In
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
Inspiration...Who Needs It?
by CA Bertolino
- ARTICLE:
Party Ideas
by Mary E. Nagy
- ARTICLE:
A Question of Morality
by Jeanie Brown
- TUTORIAL:
Create With a Punch!(paper)
by Frances Busler
- ARTICLE:
Doll House Pictures
by Dorothy V Russell
- PATTERN:
Magic for Minors 4-piece Infant Set(knit)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Knitted Mitts
by American Thread Co.
- POEMS:
Tell Me
by Esther N Gehret
ESP
by Bertha Treling
Life and Its Unseen Thoughts
by Loretta Nance
The Artist
by Oleta Wilson
A New Year's Prayer
by Olga McCoy
Bright Again
by Catherine Miller
Happy New Year Pen Pals
by Starrlette L Howard
- Reader's Recipes:
Three Bean Chili
Teriyaki(Hawaiian)
Beef Sausage Casserole
Beef Goulash
Knickerbocker Pot Roast
Creole Red Beans and Rice(Lula Thomas)
Quick Tuna Jambalaya
Peanut Apple Tea Sticks
Pumpkin Pecan Pie(Rhonda Alter)
Cinnamon-nut Swirl Cake
Cranberry-Apple Crisp
Fruitcake Bars
Apple Fudge Cake(Rhonda Alter)
Chocolate Raisin Cookies(Mrs Carlyle Schumacher)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
New Year's Eve on the Homestead
by Edna N Sutherland
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Bread Pudding
Mama's Brown Bread
by Florence Bryant
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
by Wilma Ransom
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 18, Issue #2: February 1979
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Back-of-the-Glass Illuminating(pattern)
by Ruth Armstrong
- QUILTS:
Gingham Dog, Calico Cat(applique)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- TUTORIAL:
Balance with a Valance
by Army Wife
- ARTICLE:
A Minnesota Winter
by Jean Jungst
- ARTICLE:
Enduring Doll Charm
by Bonnie Eller
- ARTICLE:
Leola and Her Dolls
by Leola Y Hawthorne
- TUTORIAL:
Decorative Notepaper
by Ethelyn W Hopper
- PATTERN:
"Monogram" Needlepoint Eyeglass Case
by Coats & Clark
- ARTICLE:
Collector of Tatting Shuttles
by Edna A Schmidt
- ARTICLE:
Heroes For Moms and Dads
by June Israel
- ARTICLE:
Yes, You Can Make Money Writing
by CA Bertolino
- ARTICLE:
Machine Embroidery, Fascinating Hobby
by Evelyn Maroney
- POEMS:
Be Content
by Lucy Goodnight
Turn of the Seasons
by Margo Henshall
A Gentle Holding
by Marie A Peloquin
I've Got a Secret to Tell
by Sylvia Harmon
A Snowman's Story
by Marion Amedick
Sympathy
by Lucille Howe
To Mark My Way
by Catherine Miller
Forgetful Shopper
by Pearl Kell
Calico Cat
by Sally DeVall
- Reader's Recipes:
Tennessee Corn Pudding(Sara Ward)
Butternut Squash and Pineapple(Mrs Sara Ward)
Tomato Cheese Ring
Chocolate Chip Pie
Mystery Pie(Sara Ward)
Glorified Pork Chops(Sara Ward)
Potato Balls(Sara Ward)
Ham Pie
Acorn Squash and Cranberries
Ham Noodle Cheese Casserole(Rhonda Alter)
Pineapple Bars(Mrs E McGovern)
Bran Bread(Jane Bolesbruck)
White Cake, Cherry Pie Topping(Mrs Bess Notkin)
Confetti Cake(Bess Notkin)
Pineapple Cheese Pie
Coconut Macaroons(Bertha M Metz)
Apple Pie Cake(Rhonda Alter)
Toffee Bars(Maxine Ballew)
Steamed Carrot Pudding(Hazel K Ross)
Raisin Peanut Butter Candy
Peanut Butter Wheels
Sponge Candy(Nancy Yarbrough)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Plain Old Waffles
Mama's Apple Waffles
Cheese Waffle
Cinnamon Waffle
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
The Fox and the Cat(J Cunningham)
How Cyrus Laid the Cable(JG Saxe)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
by Wilma Ransom
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 18, Issue #3: March 1979
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Quilting Doll Plaque and Other Miniatures
by Nadja Bolio
- MINI MODISTE:
Fairy Princess Costume(11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
(reprint from Oct. 1975)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Flower Wreath(Embroidery)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Add a Few Cubes To Your Life(lumber)
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Friendly Greeting Cards
by Betty Nordwall
- TUTORIAL:
Mini Decoupage Pins
by Nadja Bolio
- PATTERN:
Crochet Collar, Cuff Set
by J&P Coats
- POEMS:
True Friendship
by Anon
What Is Beauty?
by Monica Turk
My China Doll
by Ruth Coppay
Spring's For singing
by Catherine Miller
Childhood
by Beverly Young
Cycle of Growth
by Barbara White Peacock
Love and the Seasons
by Janet Nesler
Close Encounter
by Bertha Treling
What Makes Me Happy
by Shannon Wright
Rain Silver
Seasonal Invitation
by Starrlette L Howard
- Reader's Recipes:
Impressive Holiday Steak
Rice and Mushrooms(Mrs Rhonda Alter)
Jalapeno Corn Bread(Mrs Rhonda Alter)
Hamburger Casserole(Mrs Lillie Allsopp)
Sausage Pilaff
Chicen Casserole(Mrs McNamara)
Apple Tuna Casserole
Cheese Apricot Coffeecake(Bobbie Mae Cooley)
Mystery Squares(Maxine Ballew)
Pecan Bars
Orange Surprise Cake
Carrot Crunch Cookies
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Wild Plantings Are Not Just For the Birds!
by Evelyn Baker
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Scalloped Tomatoes
Tomato Fill Ups
Scalloped Tomatoes and Leeks
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Waiting For Easter(Edna Dean Proctor)
Fun On Foot(Margaret M Pritchard Cipriano)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
by Wilma Ransom
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 18, Issue #4: April 1979
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Ukrainian Easter Egg Painting or "Pysanky"
by Mrs Ann Dubas
- MINI MODISTE:
Jogging Suit(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Stained Glass Windows(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Make Your Own Transparencies
by Ruth Armstrong
- DEAR DIARY:
Changing Neighborhood
by June Israel
- ARTICLE:
Are There Fish In the River?
by Barney Bascomb
- TUTORIAL:
Tissue Paper Eggs
by Betty Nordwall
- ARTICLE:
Bottle Dolls are a Big Hobby
by Ann P. Borshnick
- TUTORIAL:
Little Duc Conceals a Fragrant Bar of Soap
by Pearl Kinney
- TUTORIAL:
Easter Egg Treat Boxes
by Lia Herse
- PATTERN:
A Cuddly Bunny(mixed media)
by Jean Jungst
- ARTICLE:
Textile Painted Tops
by Betty Sturgill
- ARTICLE:
Dollmaker Extraordinary
by Maxine Clasen
- PATTERN:
Pan Mitten(crochet)
by Mrs Grace L Dolloff
- POEMS:
Happiness is a garment...
by Anon
Rain In April
by Ola Feighner
Beautiful Sounds
by Anne Mart
Golden Daffodils
by Dorothy Bennett
Beyond the Cross
by Marion Amedick
First spring day leaf buds out...
by Barbara Dail
- Reader's Recipes:
Baked Ham
Different Glazes for Ham
Pork Scallopini
Barbecued Turkey Drumsticks
Quick Meat Pie
Easter Hot Cross Buns(Elsie Swanson)
Easter Cookies(Elsie Swanson)
Coconut Topped Cake
Easter Crispy Rabbits
Chocolate Easter Egg(Elsie Swanson)
Colorful Easter Bonnet Cake(Mary Anderson)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
the Shoes of Others(Dale Zechar)
I studied my tables over and over...
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
by Wilma Ransom
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 18, Issue #5: May 1979
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
From Gags to Riches- Grace Brower
by Ann Brower
- MINI MODISTE:
Slip Stitch Trimmed, Gathered Skirt Dress(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Tulips and Wild Roses(applique)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Cast a Shadow of YOur Summer Decor(energy savings)
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
Historical Burgess Foulke House Quakertown, Penn.
by Mrs Mae Althouse
- ARTICLE:
Good Babysitters Aren't Born!
by Elsie B Lindenmuth
- ARTICLE:
The Magic of Believing
by June Israel
- PATTERN:
Pompom Bunny
Pete the Peke Toy(yarn)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Tatted Necklace with Pearl Beads
by Myrtle Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Quilted Place Mats, Runners(pieced)
by Mamie Joiner
- POEMS:
Patchwork
by Mrs William Sullivan
Look Up - Not Down!
by Alney Norell
To My Grown-up Son
by Mrs Henry Kriel
Let the Song Birds Sing
by Ray P Meeker
Love
by Judy Ridgeway
Silence
by Carolyn Laughlin
Giving Thanks Always For All Things
by Mary E Hall
Spring Seeds
by Maggie Aldridge Smith
- Reader's Recipes:
Salmon Vegetable Casserole
Golden Shepherd's Pie
Corn Quiche
Spanish Rice and Pork Chop Skillet
Pita(pocket bread)
Chinese Fried Rice(Amy Chambliss)
Chinese Spareribs
Shrimp Chow Mein(Ruby Gorecki)
Pork Chops Chinese Style
Angel Food Cookies(Lois Allen)
Country Kitchen Waldorf Salad(Mrs Lois Allen)
Mock Fried Rice(Mrs Lois Allen)
Pineapple Cream Cake(Bess Notkin)
Strawberry Chiffon Pie
Tangy Beef-Macaroni Salad
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Yellow Peony
by Bernardine Adkins
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
The Wife-Hunting Deacon
by Unknown
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Grandma's Rusks
Wild Caraway Cookies
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Childhood(Anguish Cavenaugh)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
by Wilma Ransom
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- PUZZLE:
Word Search
by Pat McGrew
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 18, Issue #6: June 1979
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
It's the Shakers That Add the Spice
by Marie Holden
- MINI MODISTE:
Big Top with Long Tie(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Painted Flower Spray
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Folk Art- Is Bustin' Out All Over
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Mini Kites(paper)
by Ruth Baxa
- ARTICLE:
Dear Diary
by June Israel
- TUTORIAL:
Miniature Party Hats
by Lena Braun
- ARTICLE:
The Magic of Books
by Betty Creasy
- PATTERN:
12" Pansy Doily(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- POEMS:
Old Glory
by Unknown
It's For the Birds
by Mrs Hattie Bremseth
Ode To a Weed
by Ann Marie O'Brien
the Company Store
by Maria Balok
The Parade of the Seasons
by Lakie Clark
The Rose
by Joe Ruff
Pulse of Heaven
by Alney Norell
Letters-Link-Lives
by Anon
Friendship
by Velma Hudson
- Reader's Recipes:
Country Noodle Casserole
Vegetable Meat Bake
Savory Swiss Steak
Ham Oriental
Macaroni Salad
Bacon Dressing
Carrot Meatloaf
Blueberry Breakfast Cake
Just Plain Good Rhubarb Pie
Grandma's Honey Fruit Cookies
Orange Brownies
Rainbow Parfaits
Apricot Meringue Bars(Bess Notkin)
Easy Macaroons
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- ARTICLE:
Insect Intelligence!
by Evelyn Baker
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
Going to Meet the Circus
by Vivian L Switzler
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Mama's Fish Stew
Canning Fish
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Grandmother's Beau
A Similar Case
Does This Train Go to Heaven?
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
by Wilma Ransom
- PUZZLE:
Gourmet Word Search
by Lia Herse
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 18, Issue #7: July 1979
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Wheat Weaving- An Ancient Art That's New Again- Aleta Ehrlich
by Margaret Shauers
- MINI MODISTE:
Skirt, Shell(Chrochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
The Apple Tree(pieced)
(CORRECTION in December 1979 issue)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Cool and Comfy Rattan and Wicker
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Crocheting with Motifs(2 tablecloth motifs)
by J&P Coats
- ARTICLE:
I Am Proud to Be a Born American
by Mabel Dickson Short
- ARTICLE:
Dear Diary
by June Israel
- PATTERN:
Watermelon Holder(crochet)
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Dog's Tooth Hot Plat Mat, Handle Holder, Pot Holder(crochet)
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
India Bells Wall Hanging(crochet)
by Vida
- POEMS:
The Promise
by Starrlette L Howard
the Top of the Stairs
by Jerry Walsh
Southwest
by Maggie Aldrich Smith
America, for Me
by Mrs Norman Jones
Country Roads
by Rachel Hartnett
The Onion Song
by Jo Millard
- Reader's Recipes:
Stuffed Fish Steak
Potato Dumplings(Mrs Emma Moore)
Baked Cheese and Shrimp
Glazed Spareribs
Caribbean Style Pole Beans
Quick Salad for One
Meatballs in Mushroom Soup
Beef and Potato Loaf
Chocolate Dream Squares
Oatmeal Raisin Bread
Soft Mandel Bread(Bess Notkin)
Jam Squares(Bess Notkin)
Chocolate Butterscotch Squares
Blueberry Cottage Pudding
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Martinia Proboscidea or Devil's Claw
by Jean Jungst
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
Porch Swing Thinking
by Alice Gordon
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Front Porch Pickle Cubes
Honey Apple Butter
Sour Cherry and Currant Conserve
Mama's Honey Nut Bread
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Beyond the Sunset(SM Foss)
When Mother Cooked With Wood
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
by Wilma Ransom
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 18, Issue #8: August 1979
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
The Wood Sculptors
by Evelyn Lancaster
- MINI MODISTE:
Bed Doll(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
All Roads Lead to Rome(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Folk Art for School Folk
Happy Hall Pieces(another Victorian revival)
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
"Mail Bag" Purse
by Stella Thompson
- THE POET'S CORNER:
Blue Jays
by Rosemary Lambert
- PATTERN:
Place Mat(crochet)
by J&P Coats
- PATTERN:
Pineapple Motif Doily, Centerpiece, Tablecloth(crochet)
by J&P Coats
- PATTERN:
Ladybug Pajama Bag or Toy(knit)
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
Kaleidoscope
by Mary McNorton
The Unfinished Bib
by Mrs William Sullivan
Ripples
by Pauline Mulford
Camp Site
by Donna Compton
Man With the Hoe
by Mrs William Sullivan
A Mother's Prayer
by Anon
- Reader's Recipes:
Fried Chicken Tori
English Hot Pot
Chop-Top Casserole
Fish Bake
Brown Lamb Stew
Fresh Peach Upside-Down Cake
Lemon Zephyrs
Creamy Apple Pie
Peach Tarts
Swiss Sugar Cookies
Frosted Walnut Bars
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
Adventures in Pioneering
by Elizabeth Hinson
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Mary's Sponge Cake
Se Se Spanish Cake
Pappy's Hermits
by Florence Bryant
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
by Wilma Ransom
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 18, Issue #9: September 1979
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
If You Can't Paint - BARK!
by Oleta Wilson
- MINI MODISTE:
Fifties Costume(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Springtime(applique)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Back to School in Person
A Two-Heater Family?
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
Collection of Special Dolls
by Mrs Harold(Theo) Lindley
- TUTORIAL:
Frustration Pencil
by Mrs Kitty DeLucca
- THE POET'S CORNER:
Throughout the night, the west wind blew...
by Rosemary Lambert
- PATTERN:
18" Pineapple Doily(crochet)
by American Thread Co
- PATTERN:
Lantern Potholder(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- POEMS:
The Waves-The Stars-and Man
by Bessie Fink Reinhart
Time
by Tillie Schoech
Reassurance
by Mary McNorton
Kitchen Company
by Harriet Whipple
The Real Thing
by Starrlette L Howard
School Days
by Jeanne McCarthy
Fluff
by Madeline Daniels
- Reader's Recipes:
Tomato-Cheese Pie
Tomato Chicken
Eggplant Stuffed with Tuna
Green Bean Mushroom Medley
Sauteed Chicken Livers
Roast Meatloaf
Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies
Old-Fashioned Butter Cookies
Lemon Lust
Blueberry Meringue Cake
Fruit-and Walnut Rolls
Penn-Dutch Coleslaw
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Pa's Cured Hams
Old-Time Cured Bacon
Pa's Smokehouse
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
The Country school
Verse's from 1895 Autograph Book
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
Plant Food Formula vs Liquid Fish Fertilizer
by Wilma Ransom
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- THOUGHTS FROM MY LOFT
by Dorothy E Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 18, Issue #10: October 1979
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Leisure Time Equals a Roomful of Handicrafts- Marine Henderson
Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread(recipe)
by Lois Keith Anderson
- MINI MODISTE:
Yellow-crocheted Dress for Bed Doll(11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
God's Artwork(applique)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
a 2-Step Story
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Gold Leaf Plaques
by Stella Thompson
- TUTORIAL:
Stationery With Imagination
by Ruth Baxa
- ARTICLE:
Pursuing Home Arts
by Mary McCourt Anderson
- THE POET'S CORNER:
Oak Leaves
by Rosemary Lambert
- PATTERN:
17" Daisy Frills Doily(crochet)
by Lily Mills Co.
- POEMS:
Echo
by Mabel Melton
Family Tree
by Hulda Hughs
October
by Marie Stull
My Son?
by La Donna Childs
Country Gold
by Mrs Melvin Habiger
Gaze through the window...
by Linda S Mitchell
Heartaches
by Starrlette L Howard
- Reader's Recipes:
Wheat Germ Egg Bread(Mary Anderson)
Pizza Supper Loaf(Mildred Smalek)
Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
Easy Chop Suey
Deviled Chicken
Deviled Short-ribs(Mildred Smalek)
Ham and Corn Southern Style
Lemon Date Bars
Spicy Pumpkin-Nut Bread
Lemon Heaven
Fruit Salad Frosting(Mrs Olen Begly)
Quick White Bread(Mildred Smalek)
Million Dollar Pie
Angel Food Pie
Just Right Pastry
Flaky Fried Pies
Dried Sweet Potatoes
Lemon Pineapple Pie
Boston Cream Pie(Olive Hancock)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
The Funny Papers in the 1930's
by Lorene Mutti Clark
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Currant Jelly
Apple Jelly
Wild Grape Jelly
Plum Jelly
by Florence Bryant
- PICKLING(recipes):
Pomegranate Jelly
Raw Chili Sauce
Pepper Slaw
Cinnamon Rings
Crisp Mustard Pickles
Sweet Cucumber Pickles
Kosher Pickles
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
by Wilma Ransom
- PUZZLE:
Halloween Crossword
by Carol Mittal
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- THOUGHTS FROM MY LOFT
by Dorothy E Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 18, Issue #11: November 1979
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Thinking Big in a Small Way- Mrs Beatrice Masciarelli
by Kay DeBord
- MINI MODISTE:
Quick one-piece Vest, Skirt(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
God's Artwork(applique), part 2
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Doing Your Doll House
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Syrup Bottle Doll(reprint article)
by Elva Wheeler
- ARTICLE:
Sweepstaking, the New Hobby!
by Gail Kellison
- ARTICLE:
How I started My Own Business
by Lu Bedard
- ARTICLE:
A Month to be Avoided
by Joan Smith
- THE POET'S CORNER:
The silver moonbeams gently fall...
by Rosemary Lambert
- PATTERN:
Reversible Pea Cap(knit)
by Coats & Clark
- PATTERN:
Triangular Shawl(knit)
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
Much More
by May Richstone
Our Changing World
by Evelyn Driessen
Grandma's Philosophy
by Ruth DeWitt
Thanksgiving Dinner
by Pearl Kell
Mountain Living
by Mrs Gilean Douglas
Stumbling
by Richard Vernon
Thank You Lord
by Starrlette L Howard
- Reader's Recipes:
Glazed Turkey
Basic Bread Stuffing
Corn Bread Stuffing
Raisin and Apple Stuffing
Barbecued Turkey Drumsticks(Marion Slater)
Cabbage-Onion Salad
Sunshine Potato Balls
Broccoli Carrot Surprise
Marshmallow Applesauce Cake(Mary Lou Bass)
Sad Cake(Bettye Landrun)
Melt In Your Mouth Dessert
Cranapple Pie(Ellen Mello)
Honey-Date Bars
Frozen Rice and Apricot Pudding
Jumbo Pancakes
Molasses Corn Bread
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Mama's Canning Headcheese
Mama's Pickled Pig's Feet
Mama's Canned Meatloaf
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
The Telegraph
Black Dog(EG Reynolds)
Lord, Forgive Me When I Whine!
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
by Wilma Ransom
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- THOUGHTS FROM MY LOFT
by Dorothy E Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 18, Issue #12: December 1979
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Old-fashioned Cookie and Candy Exchange
by Maxine Dobyns
- MINI MODISTE:
Period Gown- 1836(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Christmas Stocking Friendship(applique)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- DOING YOUR DOLL HOUSE:
Doing Your Doll House(more furniture)
by Ruth Armstrong
- THE POET'S CORNER:
Storm
by Rosemary Lambert
- ARTICLE:
Herbalist Who Eats Weeds- Ruth Davis
by Ann Kindig Sheetz
- TUTORIAL:
For Your Door - A Felt Tree
by Jo Ann Bowen
- ARTICLE:
Hobbies Are a 'way of life'
by Loretta Vaughn
- TUTORIAL:
Spice Wreath
by Mayme Dillinger
- TUTORIAL:
A Feast For Special Carolers(birds)
by Lita Emanuel
- TUTORIAL:
Christmas Card Crafting
by Wilma Monticue
- PATTERN:
Sock Poodle
by Bertha Browder
- PATTERN:
Reindeer Fridgie(felt)
by Edna J Walters
- PATTERN:
Necklace and Earrings(crochet)
by Jo Ann Bowen
- PATTERN:
Fluffy Shawl(knit)
by Bonnie Richter
- PATTERN:
Ice Crystals(beads)
by JoAnn Bowen
- CORRECTION:
Apple Tree Quilt pattern
by July issue
- POEMS:
Outside a Shop Window at Christmas
by Joyce A Bicknell
Christmas Eve Meditation
by Beverly J Anderson
These Decisions Are Killing Me
by Kate Kelly Thomas
Who
by Madeline Daniels
A Christmas Prayer
by Mrs Homer Yocan
If I Were a Christmas Cookie
by Ruth Musselman
Christmas Revisited
by Maxine Smith
Modern Art
by Kate Kelly Thomas
- Reader's Recipes:
Piquant Macaroni Salad
Beef a la Stroganov
Scallop Chowder
- Old-Fashioned Cookie/Candy Exchange Recipes:
Orange Gumdrop Chews
Peanut Butter Stars
Mounds Candy
Coconut Oatmeal Drops
Marshamallow Pecan Roll
Peanut Butter Balls
Pizzelles
Chocolate or butter Chip Cookies
Penuche
Rosenmunnar(Swedish tea cookies)
Cream Cheese Dainties
Peanut Butter Creams
Stovers Fudge
Peanut Brittle
Nut and Cherry Brittle
Divinity
Rice Krispy Candy
Holly Wreaths
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Sleigh Bells
In School Days(Edgar A Guest)
His cap pulled low upon his face...
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
by Wilma Ransom
- PUZZLE:
Merry Christmas! Word Search
by Pat McGrew
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 19, 1980: 12 Monthly Issues
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Volume 19, Issue #1: January 1980
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Miniature Paintings On Paper and China- Mary Williams
by Margaret Shauers
- MINI MODISTE:
Yellow Cluster-stitch Dress(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Snowman Crib Quilt(applique)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- DOING YOUR DOLL HOUSE:
Doing Your Doll House, part 3(furnishings)
by Ruth Armstrong
- THE POET'S CORNER:
In Sleepy Swamp
by Rosemary Lambert
- TUTORIAL:
Kitchen Hand Towels with Button top(crochet)
by Bonnie Richter
- PATTERN:
Fluffy Ruffled Basket(crochet)
by Betty Brandt
- POEMS:
What's New About it?
by Miss Lillian D Miller
Enter, Love
by Mary McNorton
Friends
by Norma Narde
Winter's Etching
by Roberta Carpenter
January Full Wolf Moon
by Gail Engel
- Reader's Recipes:
Pepperoni Cheese Hot Sandwiches
Pirate's Pie
Sausage Pilaf
Red Salmon Cutlets
Grapenuts(hard to tell from real thing)
Dried Beef Roll
Hopping John
Oriental Meatballs
Apple Pound Cake(Mrs Eleanor Meadows)
Stacked Cake(Mrs Essa Rainey)
Apple Squares(Bess Notkin)
Easy Dessert(Bess Notkin)
Famous Rolls
Creamy Holiday Fudge
Butterscotch Fudge Bars(Bess Notkin)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
The Aloe Vera
by Priscilla Rodibaugh
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
From There to Here
by Berta D Adams
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Penuche
Pa's Hickory Nut Candy
1938 Molasses Candy
White Peanut Fudge
by Florence Bryant
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- PUZZLE:
Pioneer Herbs and Plants Word Search
by Pat McGrew
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- THOUGHTS FROM MY LOFT
by Dorothy E Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 19, Issue #2: February 1980
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Multibraiding(rugs)- Mrs JC Ecker
by Betty Carol Shelton
- MINI MODISTE:
Red Jumper,White Sweater(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Community Buildings(applique)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- DOING YOUR DOLL HOUSE:
Doing Your Doll House(bathroom)
by Ruth Armstrong
- THE POET'S CORNER:
Poetry contests
by Rosemary Lambert
- TUTORIAL:
Love Crazy Quilts or Are You a Steve Martin Fan...?
by Betty Nordwall
- TUTORIAL:
Dress Your Detergent Bottle(cloth apron)
by Stella Thompson, Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Making Valentines
by Maxine Smith
- ARTICLE:
How to Search for and find Old Books
by Mari-fran Mantia
- PATTERN:
Dressy coat Hangers
by Bonnie Richter
- PATTERN:
Contemporary Design Bird Fridgies(felt)
by Fritz Young
- POEMS:
My Promise
by Mildred Urton Koch
Snowstorm
by Carol Armstrong
My Valentine
by Maxine Smith
Honey, My Life Is Just Beginning
by Mrs James A Grimes Jr
Snow
by Mrs Sharon Crawford
Playdough Horse
by Mrs Anna E Schaidt
Returning Home
by Harriet Whipple
- Reader's Recipes:
Chicken Rice Casserole
Delicious Homemade Soup(Mrs Mary Hood)
Sweet Sour Sparerib Bits
Sweet Sour Sauce
Stuffed Peppers Italiano
One-Pot Stew
Macaroni & Cheese Supreme
Chocolate Banana Cake
Banana Fluff Frosting
Frosty Fruit Bars
cherry Cream Cheese Salad
Spicy Pumpkin Cake
Merry Cheesecakes
Salad Dressing Cake
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
That Old Catalog Magic
by Rosalie C Batson
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Baby Brother(Madge Kallas)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- THOUGHTS FROM MY LOFT
by Dorothy E Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 19, Issue #3: March 1980
Page Count: 56
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
The Rope Sculptor- Joy Groninger
by Ann Kindig Sheetz
- MINI MODISTE:
Light Green Period Gown(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Garden Flowers(applique)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- DOING YOUR DOLL HOUSE:
Doing Your Doll House- The Basic Bedroom
by Ruth Armstrong
- THE POET'S CORNER:
Walking In Winter Wonderland(Ossie E Tranbarger)
by Rosemary Lambert
- TUTORIAL:
3-Dimensional Zebra Picture
by Fritz D Young
- ARTICLE:
Year 'Round Pine Cone Hobby
by Lonna Carlson
- PATTERN:
Medallion Doily(tatting)
by Myrtle Hamilton
- PATTERN:
Heart Appeal Baby Dress(crochet)
by
- POEMS:
Postal Note
by Maxine Smith
The Boss
by Elsie M Geizer
Preview of Spring
by Harriet Whipple
With Gratefulness
by Rachel Hartnett
Paddy Noonan
by Jeanne McCarthy
Streetcar Named Retire
by John A Milewski
Homework
by May Richstone
- Reader's Recipes:
Salmon-Cheese Casserole
Easy Hollandaise Sauce
Sour Cream Salad Dressing
Chocolate Chip Apple Cake(Bess Notkin)
Chocolate Macaroon Cake
Italian Cream Cake(Mrs L Vine)
Ricotta Puffs Italian Doughnuts(Phyllis Murphy)
Strawberry Jam Bars
Shrimp A La Creole
Baked Cheese and Shrimp
Tuna Burgers
Chicken Loaf
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Creativity--A Lost Art
by Mrs Lawrence E Wiland
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
Round Grove, District No. 2
by Bernadine Torney
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Spice Cake
Molasses Gingerbread
Molasses Cookies
Spring Fever Pudding
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Little Schoolhouse On the Hillside(Nellie Mae Studebaker)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
by Wilma Ransom
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- THOUGHTS FROM MY LOFT
by Dorothy E Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 19, Issue #4: April 1980
Page Count: 56
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
A Special Kind of 'Fruit' Tree(decorating eggs)- Edna Chapman
by Willard and Elma Waltner
- MINI MODISTE:
Negligee, Nightgown(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Garden Flowers(applique),Part 2
Summer Delight(applique) reprint
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- DOING YOUR DOLL HOUSE:
Doing Your Doll House- Kids' room
by Ruth Armstrong
- THE POET'S CORNER:
Autumn
by Rosemary Lambert
- TUTORIAL:
Toothbrush and toothpaste Holder(Ivory Detergent bottle)
by Not given
- TUTORIAL:
Rainbow Easter Basket
by Dolores Brown
- TUTORIAL:
Pop-Up Cards
by Ruth Baxa
- ARTICLE:
Egguery Is Her Art- June Olrick
by Marcy Spicer
- PATTERN:
Bunny In a Box(crochet)
by Betty Nordwall
- PATTERN:
Crocheted Cross Bookmark
by Not Given
- POEMS:
My Corner of the World
by Gene Appleby
The Mountain
by Wayne B Dayton
From Pretend to Reality
by Loise Pinkerton Fritz
The Old Front Porch
by Marie Stull
Minutes of Gold
by Mattie Reece
Old Bottles
by Rosemary Lambert
Passing Thought
by John A Milewski
- Reader's Recipes:
Turkey Potato Pancakes
Skillet Chicken and Vegetables
Western Flavor Pot Roast
Deviled Ham Steaks
Ham Hash
Croquettes
Cheese Sauce
Egg Salad Nibbles
Angel Food Dessert
Scripture Cake
Easter Egg Candy
Divinity Candy
Swedish Tea Ring
Cream Cheese Kolacky
Dream Bars
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
To Make Summit Soap(for washing clothing)
by GW Holden
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Spiced Rhubarb
Rhubarb Marmalade
Rhubarb Sauce
Rhubarb Bars
Rhubarb Pudding
Baked Rhubarb Sauce
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
In School Days(John Greenleaf Whittier)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- THE PLANT DOCTOR:
Q&A
by Wilma Ransom
- PUZZLE:
Handy Helpers Word Search
by Pat McGrew
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- THOUGHTS FROM MY LOFT
by Dorothy E Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 19, Issue #5: May 1980
Page Count: 56
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
She Likes Different Crafts- Patti Hensley
by Margaret Shauers
- MINI MODISTE:
Wrap Around Skirt, Tube Top(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Many Pinwheels(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- DOING YOUR DOLL HOUSE:
Doll House Accessories
Bread Crumb Dough
by Ruth Armstrong
- COMMON CENTS:
Worth of a Penny
by Laura Belcher
- ARTICLE:
Cats and More Cats
by Mary McNorton
- ARTICLE:
Treasured Violin? Frame It!
by Stella Thompson
- TUTORIAL:
Garden Markers(plastic knives)
by Ruth Baxa
- ARTICLE:
Susie's 25 Years(cat)
by Geri La Doucer
- PATTERN:
Little Brother's Tooth Pillow(knit)
by Donna Cameron
- POEMS:
Mercy
by Mary McNorton
Mother
by Bertha Treling
Spring
by Mary J Sweeney
Childish Lullaby
by Wayne B Dayton
Transformation
by Harriet Whipple
Treasured Trinkets
by Nedra Leone Krider
Mama
by Mary Ellen Brunson
Mother
by Mrs Agnes Kaikkonen
- Reader's Recipes:
Frozen Banana Rolls(Leta Davis)
Best-Ever Rhubarb Pie(Mrs Edward G Enos)
Rhubarb Bread(Bess Notkin)
Coffee Can Bread
Carrot Snack Cake(Bess Notkin)
Filled Chocolate Brownies(Bess Notkin)
Camper's Meatball Skillet
Lamb Riblets in Tomato Sauce
Beef Barley Vegetable Soup
Oxtails in Tomato Sauce
Clam Casserole(Kathleen Bishop)
Quick Savory Liver
Farmer's Dinner(Mrs Robert Griffin)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Wild Spring Greens(recipes)
Dandelion Greens
Dandelion Salad
Kentucky Dandelion Greens
Southern Cornbread
Dock Greens
Dock Soup
Nettle Greens
Nettle Casserole
Nettle Soup
Steamed Lamb's Quarters
Sauteed Spring Greens
Creamed Spring Greens
Vinegared Lamb's Quarters
To Preserve Spring Greens
by Sue Ann Weaver
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
My Friend Alice(Hadley)
by Gertrude L Crosman
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Aunt Edith's Baked Blueberry Pudding
Mama's Hard Sauce
Baked Pumpkin Casserole
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
the Children's Hour(HW Longfellow)
Snoring Husbands(Edgar A Guest)
I Remember, I Remember(Thomas Hood)
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- PUZZLE:
Let's Cook Word Search
by Pat McGrew
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- THOUGHTS FROM MY LOFT
by Dorothy E Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 19, Issue #6: June 1980
Page Count: 56
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Creating Keepsakes- Donna Bosman
by Betty Brandt
- MINI MODISTE:
Allover Lace Dress(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Lady Bug(applique)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- DOING YOUR DOLL HOUSE:
Doing Your Doll House- Tiny Models of Tinware
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
Show and Tell Love
by Louise Dominy
- ARTICLE:
My Summer Birds
by Jean Jungst
- PATTERN:
Strawberry Knitting Bag, Ruler Holder, Needle,Thimble and Scissors Holder, Decorated Box Cover(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Tomato Pot Holder(crochet)
by Coats & Clark
- POEMS:
June Is Here
by HL Motsinger
We Honor Our Flag
by Harriet Whipple
Music Box
by Mary McNorton
Lilacs
by Mary Joan Sweeney
For Father's Eightieth Birthday
by Willa L Cwik
- Reader's Recipes:
Tuna Almond Bake
Chicken-Apple Sandwich Filling
Beef with Lima Beans
Scalloped Chicken
Mock Lobsters
Country-style Beef and Macaroni
Baked Polish Sausage
Country Meatball Casserole
Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Mandarin Orange Salad
Sour Cream Rhubarb Squares
Blueberry Special
Maple Gingerbread
Oakie Cake
Banana Butter
Wedding Reception Punch
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
Remembrances From the Ozark Mountains
by Ella Kiefer
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Buttermilk Spice Cake
Father's Day Graham Cracker Cake
Plain Buttermilk Cake
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
The Man In the Glass
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- THOUGHTS FROM MY LOFT
by Dorothy E Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 19, Issue #7: July 1980
Page Count: 56
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Fortunately, He Cannot Understand- truisms about young children
by Barney Bascomb
- MINI MODISTE:
2-piece Look Shell-trimmed Summer Dress(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Peggy's Favorite(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- DOING YOUR DOLL HOUSE:
Furnishing Dolly's Patio
by Ruth Armstrong
- TUTORIAL:
Lavender Sticks(reprint)
by B Lindgren
- TUTORIAL:
Fabulous Fake Towel Cake
by Mrs R Sandberg
- TUTORIAL:
Baby Shoe Bouquet(detergent bottle)
by Not Given
- PATTERN:
Flower Pillow(yarn)
by American Thread Co.
- PATTERN:
Chef's Apron(cloth)
by Stella Thompson
- PATTERN:
"Bow Tie" Quilt Pattern
by Mrs MJ(Bessie Summerlin
- PATTERN:
13" Doily(crochet)- Reprint
by Elizabeth Hiddleson
- PATTERN:
Edging #13(crochet)- reprint
by Emily Nance
- PATTERN:
Baby's Clown Doll(sock)- reprint
by Not Given
- PATTERN:
Fan Bookmark, Cross Bookmark(tatting)- reprint
by Gisela E von Steuben
- PATTERN:
Sweet Sachet Basket(crochet)
by Pearl Carleton
- PATTERN:
Triple Sunflower Quilt(pieced)
by Not Given
- PATTERN:
Crocheted Bed Socks
by Not Given
- PATTERN:
the Little House Puppets(crochet)
by Jo Hohlfeld
- POEMS:
Embarrassing Question
by Genie Dickerson
Creative Channels
by Starrlette L Howard
Ode to a Pal
by Lynn Beaton
The Good Old Days
by Hattie Bremseth
On Becoming Fifty
by Carole Harshman
Memories- For the Future
by Ms Mary McGowan
The Tea Party
by Doris M Heino
Memory Lane
by Maxine Randall
- Reader's Recipes:
Salmon Loaf with Shrimp Sauce
Glazed Spareribs
Beef Balls
Beef Balls with Rice
Belgian Chicken Casserole
Maraschino Cherries(Mrs John W Lemon)
Pineapple Chiffon Cake
Three-Way Frozen Salad
Ruby Cooler
Rancher's Delight
Grape Limey
Lemon Snap Cookies
Tutti-Frutti Squares
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
Band Concert In the Park
by Barbara Sturdevant
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Fried Cucumbers
French-fried Cauliflower
Parsnip Fritters
Baked Eggplant
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Im Fine! How Are You?
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- THOUGHTS FROM MY LOFT
by Dorothy E Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 19, Issue #8: August 1980
Page Count: 56
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Highlights of Doll Collecting
by Edna N Sutherland
- MINI MODISTE:
Pinafore Styled Sundress(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
The Corner Stone(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- DOING YOUR DOLL HOUSE:
Tiny Tinware Light Fixtures
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
Welcome to Deltiology(collecting picture postcards)
by Betty Nordwall
- PATTERN:
Cup and Saucer Nut Cup(crochet
Dainty Floral Edging(crochet)
by Not Given
- PATTERN:
Corn on the Cob Potholder(crochet)
by J&P Coats
- POEMS:
Silent Words
by Janie Mai Ramey
Things I Miss
by Mary Ellen Brunson
The Quilt of Wishes
by Mrs Nina Bakker
Aria on Suburbia
by Catherine Miller
The Answer
by Lola Fisher
Day By Day
by Lynn Beaton
- Reader's Recipes:
Ham Hash
Beef Curry
Tuna Loaf
Green Tomato Cake(Dixie Fincher)
Corn Pudding(Mrs April Austin
Beef Casserole Supreme
Chicken Spaghetti(Mrs Cassie Eugenia Tartoue)
Peter Paul Mound Cake
Coconute Filling
Chocolate Icing(Teresa Thorpe)
Yellow Cucumber Cake(Dixie Fincher)
Grandma's Goodberry Pie(Dixie Fincher)
Blueberry Pudding Cake
Blueberry Tea Cake
Apricot Jam Crumb Bars(Mrs Bess Notkin)
Frosted Spice Bars
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Wild Blackberry Pie
Elderberry Pie
Granddad's Persimmon Pie
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Verses From Old Autograph Albums
The Preacher's Vacation
September(A.H.D.)
A Confession
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- THOUGHTS FROM MY LOFT
by Dorothy E Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 19, Issue #9: September 1980
Page Count: 56
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Her Cakes Are Characters- Marilyn Buchman
by Willard and Elma Waltner
- QUILTS:
Daisy Surprise(embroidery)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- DOING YOUR DOLL HOUSE:
Doing the Drapes
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
Ancient Art of Weaving
by Corean Morgan
- PATTERN:
Loop Stitch Granny Afghan(crochet)
by American Thread Co.
- POEMS:
Needless to Say
by May Richstone
There's not very much this dollar will buy...
by Virginia M Taylor
September Here
by Harriet Whipple
This too Shall Pass
by Mary C Ferris
Did You See?
by Jennie Welch
This Spendthrift
by Rachel Hartnett
A Child's Place
by Starrlette L Howard
- Reader's Recipes:
Tomato Pork Cutlets
Onion Steak
Squaw Corn Casserole
Tomato-Herb Soup
Tuna Pizza
Hawaiian Rice Salad
Southern Corn Pudding
Scotch Scones(Mrs Glen Clark)
Butter Brickle Bread(Marion L Kirby)
Sweet Potato Nut Bread
Grandma's Applesauce
Cucumber Raisin Pickles(Mrs Elmer Carson)
Pumpkin Orange Custard
Grandma's Pickled Peaches(Mrs Ann M Bunzeluk)
Raised Potato Cakes(Mrs Mary Anderson)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Marica- the Apostle Plant
by Dorothy Holman
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
I Remember Papa
by Alice Gordon
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
September Sponge Cake
October Chocolate Cake
Jessie's Molasses Cookies
Granmama's Molasses Pie
Aunt Ruth's Apple Crisp
Mama's Applesauce Drop Cookies
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Little White School House
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- THOUGHTS FROM MY LOFT
by Dorothy E Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 19, Issue #10: October 1980
Page Count: 56
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Belt Buckle Portraits
by Donna M. Bosman
- MINI MODISTE:
Skirt, Sweater Set(crochet,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Lily Pad Quilt(applique)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- TUTORIAL:
Memory Jogger
by Donna M Bosman
- TUTORIAL:
Rasperry Flowers(yarn,fork)
by Not Given
- TUTORIAL:
Fall Leaves Stationery
by ruth Baxa
- TUTORIAL(reprint):
Scarecrow in the Cornfield Centerpiece(mixed media)
by Karen Zoromski
- PATTERN:
Striped Granny Afghan(crochet)
by Mary J Barrett
- PATTERN:
Irish Crochet Doily
by Elizabeth Hiddleson
- PATTERN:
Hot Dish Pads from Bottle Caps(cloth)
by Mrs EV Turner
- POEMS:
It's October 31st
by Harriet Whipple
Pumpkin Time
by Wayne B Dayton
Hallowe'en
by Catharine Brown
A School Boy
by Mrs Nina Bakker
Refresher Course For Grandma
by Gladys I Hamilton
After Glow
by Helen Marshall
Quiet Times
by Starrlette L Howard
For the Bride and Groom
by Agnes Kaikkonen
- Reader's Recipes:
Chinese Pepper Steak
Red-Flannel Hash
Ham-Corn-Potato Chowder
Potato-Onion Patties
Savory Chicken Spoon Bread(Hattie Brooks)
Orange Pork Chops
Butternut Squash Bread(Marion L Kirby)
Pannekaker
Apricot Crumble Cake(Mrs Media Pool)
Apple Cheddar Spice Cake
Caramel Dumplings
Chocolate Velvet Pie
Pineapple Oatmeal Cookies
Carrot Pineapple Bread(Marion L Kirby)
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- GARDEN TALK:
Chrysanthemums
by Jean Jungst
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
Saturday Matinee
by Barbara Sturdevant
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Sweet Potato and Apple Bake
Bread and Butter Apple Pudding
Apple Amber
Frozen Applesauce
by Florence Bryant
- OLD TIME SONGS & POEMS:
Barber, Spare That Young Mustache
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- THOUGHTS FROM MY LOFT
by Dorothy E Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 19, Issue #11: November 1980
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Copper Creations- Ann Murrell
by Edith Flowers Kilgo
- MINI MODISTE:
Bed Doll(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
Ruby's Pantalette Girl(applique)
Garden Flowers(March issue)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- TUTORIAL:
Tail of the Cat Pillow(cloth applique)
by Stella Thompson
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Complete Your Thermal Window Treatment
by Ruth Armstrong
- PATTERN:
Crinoline Cameo(crochet)
by J&P Coats
- POEMS:
Encounter of the Wrong Kind
by Pearl Kell
Did They Swell?
by Margaret R Sherman
Thanksgiving Blessings
by Harriet Whipple
Remembering
by Mrs Frances Faulin
Creation
by Wayne B Dayton
My Dream
by Blanche Hansen
Thanks! - A Million
by Audrey Collins
My Pen Pals
by Peg Bachmeier
- Reader's Recipes:
Tallahassee Hushpuppies(Mrs Median Pool)
Minute Steak Stew(Mrs Media Pool)
Triple Treat Sandwich(Mrs Median Pool
Salmon Loaf(Mrs Bert Fisher)
Owyhee Stuffed Potatoes
Cheesey Meatloaf
Frankaroni Casserole(Bunzeluk)
Apple Mallow Crisp(M Pool)
Buttermilk Pecan Candy(M Pool)
Grape-Glazed Apple Pie
White Buttermilk Cake(M Pool)
Jelly Bean Cookies(Mrs Bert Fisher)
Golden Surprise Buns
Overnight Cherry Pie
Sour Cream Spice Cake
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
Memories That Make Me Smile
by Lorene Mutti Clark
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Stuffed Cabbage
November Orange cookies
Mama's Boiled Raisin Cake
Brown Bread
by Florence Bryant
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- THOUGHTS FROM MY LOFT
by Dorothy E Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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Volume 19, Issue #12: December 1980
Page Count: 64
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FEATURES
- FEATURE STORY:
Pine Cone Crafts- Diane Runey, Linda Searcy
by Edith Flowers Kilgo
- MINI MODISTE:
Skating Set(knit,11 1/2" Fashion Doll)
by Maryellen McWilliams
- QUILTS:
the Blue Angels(pieced)
by Ruby Hinson Duncan
- BRIGHTEN A CORNER:
Wallpaper On Furniture
by Ruth Armstrong
- ARTICLE:
Chrimsontidings
by Maryleona Ecklin Berg
- TUTORIAL:
Cat/Dog Money gift Clip(felt)
by Janice Schade
- ARTICLE:
Romantic Christmas customs
by Faye Estabrooks
- ARTICLE:
Newborn-sized Flannel Diaper and Soaker
by Stella Thompson
- TUTORIAL:
Pixie Ornaments(mixed media)-
by Ms Kate Hill
- PATTERN:
Little People Deodorizer Covers(crochet)
by Betty Brandt
- TUTORIAL(mixed media):
Clothespin Reindeer
Little Stables
Christmas Decorations
by Ruth Baxa
- POEMS:
Christmas Is All This
by Harriet Whipple
Winter Morn
by Mary Ellen Brunson
...But Grandma Lives So Far Away
by Loise Pinkerton Fritz
Plastics
by Mary E Matthews
The Gift of Friends
by Not Given
Two Men Built A Wall
by Violetta Gammon
- Reader's Recipes:
Glazed Corned Beef
Chicken With Olives
Moussaka, the Easy Way
Spanish Meatballs
Meatballs
New England Fish Chowder
Steamed Cranberry Pudding
Special Christmas Cake
Whipped Cream Frosting
Raisin Pumpkin Bread
Italian Pine Nut Cookies
Chocolate Truffles
Santa Claus Cookies
- DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Thought for the Month
by Nena Cady
- All About Pets(reader's advice)
- Calling Young Home Makers(letters)
- Garden Talk(letters)
- Golden Age Club(letters)
- GOOD OLD DAYS:
the Mitchell Sisters' Silver Town
by Mary McCourt Anderson
- Handicrafts to Buy-Sell-Exchange
- Help Exchanges(reader's letters)
- Hobby Corner(letters)
- Household Hints
- Letters From Faraway Places
- Missing Folks Corner(letters)
- PAGES FROM MY LIFE:
(anecdotes and recipes)
Dried Beef and Corn Wiggle
Southern Baked Steak
Carolina Meat Pie
Chili
by Florence Bryant
- Our Neighbors(letters)
- Shut Ins(letters for)
- This and That(letters)
- THOUGHTS FROM MY LOFT
by Dorothy E Montgomery
- Words I Live By
- Classified
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