Volume 34 | Number 2 Article 1

1954 The oI wa Homemaker vol.34, no.2 Rebecca Metcalf Iowa State College

Marilyn Mound Iowa State College

Jane Brintlinger Iowa State College

Gwen Olson Iowa State College

Carol Krebill Iowa State College

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Recommended Citation Metcalf, Rebecca; Mound, Marilyn; Brintlinger, Jane; Olson, Gwen; Krebill, Carol; Brintlinger, Jane; Baur, Karla; Redman, Jean; Shehan, Carolyn; Hammerly, Jane; Jirsa, Doris; Will, Dorothy; Endres, Charlotte; Mumford, Donna; and Vandecar, Mary (1954) "The Iowa Homemaker vol.34, no.2," The Iowa Homemaker: Vol. 34 : No. 2 , Article 1. Available at: http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/homemaker/vol34/iss2/1

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Authors Rebecca Metcalf, Marilyn Mound, Jane Brintlinger, Gwen Olson, Carol Krebill, Jane Brintlinger, Karla Baur, Jean Redman, Carolyn Shehan, Jane Hammerly, Doris Jirsa, Dorothy Will, Charlotte Endres, Donna Mumford, and Mary Vandecar

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PUBLISHER A review of activity in home economics at Iowa State College Dorothy Will

EDITOR Jane Hammerly The Iowa MANAGING EDITOR Homemaker Jane Brintlinger

BUSI NESS MANAGER MAY, 1954 VOLUME XXXI V, NUMBER 2 Ed win a Zielinski

EDITORIAL BRIDES' ISSUE PUBLIC RELATIONS Cook with a book by R ebecca Metcalf ...... 6 Ann Lindemeyer What's new by Marilyn Mound ...... 8 ISSUE EDITOR There'll be two together by fane B1-inllinger ...... ll Gwen Olson Your most beautiful dress by Gwen Olson ...... 12 ASSOCIATE EDITORS College showers are FUN by Carol Krebill ...... 13 Karla Baur She married the student body president! by jane Brintlinger ...... 14 Doris Jirsa Joan Mertens Silver that's right by Karla Baur ...... 15 Linens that last by jean Redman ...... 16 R ESEARCH DIRECTOR Jane Montgomery Equipment helpmates by Camlyn Shehan ...... 17 Will you insure your future? by fane Hammerly ...... 18 ART EDITOR Sally Young Announcing your wedding by Doris Jirsa ...... 20 The bride was carefree by Domthy Will ...... 21 OFFICE MANAGER R ebecca Metcalf Be sure to keep your family happy by Charlotte Endres ...... 22 Marry where you meet by Donna Mumfmd ...... 24 Trends by Mary Vandecar ...... 26 Muriel McLain Marilyn Mound Donna Mumford Photographs: Don Kelley, page 6; H armony House, page 8; College Town Studio, page Jean Redman 12; Janet Fry, page 13; Don Gustafson, page 14; Towle Sterling, page 15 ; Cannon Towels, Kay Scholten page 16; News of Iowa State, page 24; Hill's Studio, page 26. Carolyn Shehan Art: Sally Young, pages 17, 18 and 22. Mary Vandecar Cover photograph by Mark Shaw, Reprinted from Mademoiselle; copyright Street and Smith Publications, Inc., 1953. BUSINESS Published monthly during the school year by home economics students at Iowa State College, Ames, TREASURER Iowa. $1.50 per year. Entered as second class matter at the City Post Office, Ames, Iowa, under the Mary Halden act of March 3, 1879. Apply for advertising rates.

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MAY, 1954 5 FOOD To Suit Your MOOD

ICE CREAM? DRINK? SANDWICH? DINNER? SNACK?

Whatever your mood, we have the Cook with a book food to satisfy it. Quick, efficient service is our wish for you. by R ebecca Metcalf Technical Journalism sophomore RICDARD~S ITH A COLLECTION of almost 100 cook· HAMBURGER in the RUFF W books, Dr. P. Mable Nelson, past Dean of Home Economics, has a hard time answering the 819 Lincolnway Phone 770 question so often asked of her- ''What is your favorite recipe?" The collection includes an unusual assortment of books from various countries with such strange recipes as spinach pancakes and rhubarb porridge. One of II the cookbooks even includes suggestions for the curing of insomnia, baldness and high blood pressure. Keep This Day Dr. Nelson's advice to the young bride is to Jearn the basic steps of cooking before attempting the more difficult. She suggests for the bride the manual used Yours Forever in the Foods and Nutrition 204 and 205 courses as it gives detailed explanations of basic cookery which must be understood before going on to the more complicated recipes. "\!\Then I buy a cookbook, it's almost always be· cause of one recipe I want from the book," said Dr. Nelson. "Every book I have has at least one 'special' recipe. I boug-ht the 'Cone;ressional Club Cook Book,' put out by the wives of the cong-ressmen, in order to try Bess Truman's recipe for Ozark pudding-." She went on to explain that this wouldn't be a practical way for a young bride to acquire cookbooks, but should be limited to older, more experienced cooks. Dr. Nelson's books date from 1737, the year in which "Secrets in Physick and Chynurgery," a tiny 2 by 4-inch leather-bound volume, was printed. She says this book is chiefly a collector's item, as it is Your wedding portrait will difficult to read the old style printing. always remind you of this Not merely a reader of cookbooks, Dr. Nelson most important day. helped to write one put out by Iowa State College in 1926, in addition to being co-editor of the manual used in the two beginning food preparation courses at the colleg·e. 'Because of various college activities, HILL'S STUDIO Dr. Nelson's busy schedule allows little time to spend in the kitchen. Even so, her blackberry cake Drop zn and let us help you with is always in demand, and her candied orange peel your wedding photographic plans. makes many mouths water. The basic cookbook is a necessity for every young Phone 347 bride. After mastering- simple procedures, the bride ~~incolnway can go on to the recipes which will make her a cook to be envied. fi THE IowA HoMEMAKER Serve perfect, tempting meals every time with ~merica's favorite ~ook Book

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10 THE Iow A HoMEMAKER There'll be two together

WO TOGETHER from this day forward. Those to, to live for. Your sharing team has grown- and T beautiful wedding vows that you had heard pro- has offered you a real challenge: to raise honest and nounced so often to other couples ... that you and sincere children who come from a loving home. your roommat.e had dreamed about ... now have Two together in our world can be a good and been repeated by you and your husband. Your life powerful force. Your community wants you- and as Mr. and Mrs. has begun. needs you in many ways. Then community citizen­ Two together means two to plan and two to make ship broadens to world citizenship. The leaders tell plans come true. You and your husband - a sharing you the future lies in your hands. What will you give? team. Instead of "going half the way," if you each Two together in happiness. Most of all, we wish give 75 percent, you'll come up with 150 percent you joy and contentment throughout the long and happiness. beautiful years ahead of you. This to the days when Two together is two alone as your marriage begins. you and your husband can look over the years and And later your children will give you several to give know they were good. Jane Brintlinger

MAY, 1954 ll gown

by Gwen Olson

Technical ]ournalisrn sophomore

for the sleeveless, ultra-formal wedding dress. Also for the very formal wedding you will select a cathed· ral train. A shorter or chapel train and floor-length dress are worn at a less formal wedding, and for an informal wedding, you'll choose a floor or waltz-length Mrs. Allen Sharp, formerly Mary Daine of Ames, is wear· dress. ing a dress styled with a por· Although white is traditional, don't forget about trait neckline of organdy. color when choosing your most beautiful dress. Deli· cate tints of the three primary colors, blue, red and yellow, have been accepted and will be delighth:l HE LOVELIEST dress of your life and of your for your summer wedding. Baby blue, blush pink and T dreams is your wedding dress. As a bride you ivory or pale yellow will bring out the romantic will want to be your most feminine and beautiful color of your hair, eyes and skin. self, and this year the fitted bodice and full-mist Thus in a pale color and cloud skirt you will en· skirt will easily make your dream dress come true. hance your own romantic charm in your most The first phase of choosing your bridal dress is beautiful dress, your wedding dress. deciding if you want a versatile formal or a family heirloom. Today, the latter is a fading custom. The Bridesmaids Carol Fisher Schnell and Sally Schermer make fast-changing styles and rising economy have made the sure Nancy Fisher Stanek's crown veil is on right. versatile formal most popular with brides. Choose a dress with a neckline to flatter your features. You may choose between the ante-bellum, off-the-shoulder neckline and the demure, high neck­ line, but a tiny waist and bouffant mist skirt are in­ evitable for your most beautiful dress this year. Crisp organdy, pure silk, organza, shantung, lace, satin or drifting nylon tulle can all be molded to heighten your most fragile and feminine features. Satin is always appropriate, and a de-lustered satin skirt can billow into cascading foam, but for summer, shimmering sheers will be your choice. The laces, such as Chantilly and Alencon, appliques, embroidery or soulache (a worked ric-rac) will add to make yours a gossamer gown. You can walk down the aisle in a star-lit dress dusted with pearls or rhinestones, but remember that the bride's face is foremost, and all the lines of your gown should make you beautiful. A tiara, Juliet cap or little pill box cap follow the style of small compact headdresses. Or perhaps you will choose a flower-encrested band to holrl your gathered veil which may be shoulder length, finger­ tip length or long and trailing, depending upon the formality of the ceremony. You will find wedding dresses with and without sleeves anrl matching gloves. Mitts and gloves will give a finish to your ensemble, but are only essential

12 THE IowA HoMEMAKF.R College showers are FUN

by Carol Krebill

Home Economics sophomore Mary Alice Lesko, J ane Brintlinger, Arlene Knupp and Joyce DeButts, left to righ t, admire a slotted spoon th at is j ust right for a kitchen shower. They like the accen t of flowers tucked in yards of curled ribbon on the gifts.

BRIDAL SHOWER at college can be much the tree" with their gifts of brigh t scarves and A more fun than one at home. You have a simple handkerchiefs. Then the bride-to-be can untrim the informal setting for what can be a unique party. tree as she reads the lines of poetry attached to each When you plan the theme of the shower, think about item. the budgets of your guests. A kitchen shower's perfect for a college party since the variety and hardware H ostessing between classes stores are gold mines for gifts. You might want to do a little planning before and be sure that the bride When a good friend gets married, you certainly will receive the things she'll need when she becomes want your party to be one she'll long remember. But chief cook. Remember your classroom experience and since you're sandwiching hostessing between classes, select the right type of measuring cup, mixing spoons cleverness will have to make up for elaborateness. To and such. relieve hostess-strain, let the guests contribute, too. Four line poems with each gift seem designed for Try a cook-out the bride's "memory book." Also take some candid shots of the bride and guests. Of course you'll want Since you'll want to make your shower different, to save all the perky bows to tie into the ribbon try an outdoor breakfast. For spring quarter, frying bouquet the bride carries for the wedding rehearsal. bacon and eggs over an open fire at Brookside Park Your guest list will vary, but try not to include the will appeal to your guests. Add to the menu orange same girls who have been invited to all the other halves, rolls and coffee for really different "shower showers for the bride. If the shower isn't a surprise, food." And for this shower, count on "outdoor ap­ ask the bride to approve the list. Or invite a certain petites." group of her friends, like her freshman corridor­ J[ the bride-to-be is no longer in school, you can mates, those in her major who are in her graduating turn a kitchen shower into a "mailable shower." class, maybe fellow officers in a club. A shower is not Specify non-breakable items, pack carefully in a the time for you, the hostess, to repay your social sturdy, well-wrapped box and make the mailman obligations- but to gather close friends to honor the your envoy after the party's over. bride-to-be. After-hours showers can be easy and as much fun What could be better for home economics students as the fanciest luncheon. Dixie cups are refreshments than a recipe shower? Each guest contributes a nickel which you c·an buy all ready to serve. For a surprise towards a gay, sturdy recipe file. But more important shower, guests carrying small gifts walk in on the is the "favorite recipe" each guest brings with help­ bride-to-be (warn her roommate), and the hostess ful hints and short cuts for the bride added to the follows with a box of dixie cuos. This time you might standard procedure. Or condense your suggestions build up her pocket book library. Cookbooks, bio­ into a sentence on the recipe card- but include a graphies or nature books, and "how-to-do-it" books personal note to the bride so she'll remember you for the homemaker or handyman will serve both each time she prepares your recipe. bride and groom well. For your at-school shower, plan simply, but com­ A tree-trimming shower can be easily adapted for pletely. Then forget yourself and enjoy the party a spring bride. Clip a large branch and stand it in because successful showers are those that are fun for wet sand or clay. As guests arrive, have them "trim the bride and guests as well as for the hostess.

MAY, 1954 13 She niarried the student body president!

by Jane Brintlinger

Technical journalism junior

T HOME secretary for the pr~sident of the choose and re-delegate responsibility so he'll have A student body" - that's the title Mrs. Gib Stanek time for relaxing." As president Gib had meetings thinks could be given to her. "And one many people almost every weeknight. Some start late, others end take for granted," the former Nancy Fisher adds rue­ late, but seldom was the entire evening free for the fully. two of them. When Gib was working part time, they As student body president, Gib is called during were still together- for both worked at the seed campus emergencies, such as the riots, by both news­ laboratory. papers and radio stations across the state. The repre­ Nancy has learned to switch the dinner hour and sentatives call the Stanek home and expect Nancy to still serve a good meal. She realizes it's easier for Gib find Gib, and sometimes even to know the answers not to be eating at a residence house with scheduled they're seeking. Some newspaper reporters aren't meal times. Instead, he just calls his wife and moves satisfied with just calling, Nancy says, but prefer to the hour to fit the meeting. Even though he's on call drop in at their hoine, 314 Pammel Court. So the "at for meetings with President James Hilton and Dean home secretary" becomes a receptionist, too. M. D. Helser, Gib tries to arrange other meetings so that the weekend is free. "Plan" is key When they first moved into their unit, Gib and Nancy, like most Pammel Courters, scrubbed and Planning, especially activities to be clone together, pain ted and cleaned and sewed. The result is a is the key for the Staneks. \1\Teekends offer the most smart and modern brown living room, accented with time for a working wife and active husband. Saturday blonde furniture. Gib even ran up a few seams on is the day for them to do a really thorough house­ the brown corduroy curtains! And he built the blonde cleaning, "the kind Gib can help with," such as wash­ study desk in the living room; "just a board with ing and waxing floors, doing laundry. legs" is his modest description. Weekend foods for the Staneks are special, too. vVeekday meals are the hurry-up top-of-stove kind Gib's hobbies or prepared-ahead-oven type. But Saturday and Sun­ clay are for foods which require more time, such as The label, "Made by the ISC student prexy, breads and layer cakes. could be applied to several other decorating pieces Gib takes over as chief cook on weekends, too. in the Stanek home. Three mobiles were designed "The prexy" is an excellent chef, according to his and made by Gib. And from their honeymoon trip wife, and really enjoys it. "After all, h e's been cook­ through Colorado came the idea for copper silhouet· ing since he was 15 years old," she said. Nancy praised tes of roosters which Gib just finished. her husband for the glazed ham dinner he served "Building up our record collection has really been with "no wife assistance." fun," exclaimed Nancy. "Yes, it has classics and every· Entertaining by this couple ranges from 5 a.m. thing else, including Stan Kenton." breakfasts to open houses. A National Student Associ­ Nancy and Gib try to visit other colleges whenever lion officer visited Iowa State to check on the physical they have a chance to see what other schools are aspects of having the National NSA Congress here. doing and how. So even when they're vacationing, Because the visitor's train arrived in Ames at 5 a.m., Gib's campus position enters the picture. They re· Nancy entertained at an early breakfast. cently toured the University of Wisconsin. Sunday in Pammel Court is really an informal Since Gib has "officially graduated," as Nancy open house, Nancy explained. "Saturday cleaning terms it, he has turned over his duties to the vice· takes care of the appearance of the house, so Sunday president, Roger Mitchell, and the new student body is well set aside for visiting and relaxing. president, Dick Stanley, who is also married. Now "Having time to relax is important to Gib as to Nancy has switched from wife of the student body anyone else," Nancy knows. "He has to pick and president to Army wife.

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Editor's note: To help you now as you fill your with hope chest, plan shower gifts, tell wedding guests your choices, and finally as you and your hus­ band complete your "musts," this section on with silver, linen and equipment is planned. with eljuipmenl Silver that '3 right by Karla Baur Foods and Nutrition sophomore A NY BRIDE is thrilled to discover fine, gleaming How do flatware finishes vary? silverware when she unwraps your wedding gift. All three types of silver, stainless steel, plated 1t will adorn her table three times a day- everyday­ silver and sterling, are sold in three finishes- mirror and grow even lovelier as she uses it. Silverware is a (a highly lustrous finish), medium gloss, and satin or lifetime investment in beauty and service. low-gloss finish. The choice is one of taste, but satin­ Traditionally there are two principal kinds of finished silverware does have one clear advantage. silverware, sterling silver and plated silver, but Scratches from use are less apparent on it than on another type of ware, stainless steel, is finding its the mirror finish. However, the satin-finished ware way to the American dining table. Although stainless is somewhat more expensive. steel ware does not yet share the wedding present tradition of sterling, dealers report its growing popu­ How do prices of the various types of flatware differ? larity. As prices go, plated silver usually runs under $10 These are the questions most frequently asked for a six-piece place setting, consisting of salad fork, about the kinds of ware. dinner fork, butter spreader, dinner knife, teaspoon and soup spoon. It's worth remembering that the What are the advantages of stainless steel ware? federal tax on sterling doesn't apply on silver plate Utility is the big feature of stainless steel ware. In or stainless steel. Stainless steel ware is similarly normal household use, it remains bright and un­ priced, although imported ware is sometimes more stained and should last indefinitely. Unlike silver, expensive. Sterling silver place setting prices usually stainless steel is not tarnished by eggs, other sulfur­ begin at $30, which is about three times the cost of containing foods or long exposure to air. It needs to silver plate. Sterling is sold by the amount of silver be kept clean and dry to insure its permanent bright­ it contains by weight. More weight means more ness and resistance to corrosion. silver; more silver means more monetary value and durability. Are there general design characteristics for each type of flatware? Stainless steel ware is usually simple and func­ tional. Complex patterns common in silver are not practical for stainless steel metal. However, many im­ provements have been made in its design since the days when stainless steel was fashioned principally as plastic-handled picnic ware. Design-wise, there is as much variety in silver plate as in sterling. Both have many patterns from which to choose, traditional and modern, decorative and starkly simple.

MAY, 1954 15 • tn 'JOUP home

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by Jean Redman Home Economics freshman

HAT FUN to plan a linen trousseau l Think of W the array of colors, the difference of textures and weaves in sheets, towels, and table linens from which you can choose. No need for confusion, thoug-h, if you know what to look for before you start. Purchase the best quality you can afford. In select· ing sheets, you should know that good muslin is in­ expensive and durable. Often you will be tempted to skimp a few cents and be satisfied with bargain tex­ tiles of lesser quality. However, for just a little more, you can buy combed percale which feels luxuriously soft and lasts equally as long. Do take advantage of the good buys in household linens during sales. The stores are prepared with full stocks of towels, sheets, blankets and other household textiles. Although the stores may call it a "white sale," you'll be dazzled by the colorful bath towels and washcloths. Sheets, too, in delectable pastels turn The following lists have been compiled to show white sales into a color carnival. you the minimum linens you'll need in your first Buy more washcloths than you actually need; they "real" home. If you and your husband-to-be will be wear out faster than towels. Also, it may be hard to moving a great deal during your first year or two of match colors later, and you'll be glad you purchased marriage, you'll want to cut down these requirements the extra supply. still more. In all linens, look for a firm, close, even weave and Bathroom needs yo u'll be sure of longer wear. Examine the selvage for reinforcement and strong, tapered appearance, 12 large-size terry bath towels and check for straight, even hems. 18 matching hand-face terry towels You'll need enough linens for both everyday use 18 matching washcloths and for emergencies, too. Who knows ahead of time 3 matching bath mats when someone will be ill, the laundry will be late or 2 bath rugs when unexpected guests will arrive? 12 small guest towels Linens last longer when rotated in use. Place clean linens at the top of the pile and draw the fresh supply Bedroom needs from the bottom, or vice versa. It really doesn't 6 sheets for each bed matter how they are rotated, but do distribute wear 6 pillow cases for each pillow evenly. 1 pair winter blankets for each bed Your choice of table linens depends greatly on 1 pair summer blankets for each bed your personal plans for living and entertaining. You 2 bedspreads for each bed will need to ask yourself several questions, including whether you prefer family or informal dinners, and Kitchen aids how often you plan to entertain guests. Above all, express your own personality through 12 towels for china and glassware your linens. Blend all of the colors, designs and tex­ 12 towels for drying kitchen utensils tures in your own way, for these linens will be all 12 dish cloths 6 utility or scrub cloths yours. In your linen closet will be a new creative ex­ 6 pot holders pression of yourself. 12 terry hand towels Remember that the linens you buy now will last 12 dusters for a long time, so buy quality, quantity and beauty. polishing cloths for silver and windows

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by Carolyn Shehan

Home Economics freshman

OU'RE A NEW BRIDE and behind the rain of equipment field. Only then can you buy with con­ Y rice and flourish of flowers, a home is waiting. fidence when the time comes. It looks empty because a multitude of things are Convenience and space conservation govern refrig­ needed. Where will you start, and what do you actu­ erator and range selections. Valuable inches for cup­ ally have to own? board space can be saved by selecting a range measur­ In the bride's set of cooking tools are some almost ing 30 inches in width rather than the standard 40- indispensable helpmates. In time, they may be added inch range. Hot plates and roasters may suffice in to, but upon crossing the threshold, housekeeping cases of definite space limitations. may begin with these starters. Fry automatically I coffee maker I double boiler A new product just out on the market, the auto­ I frying pan, 8-inch diameter matic fry pan, makes possible cooking and frying by I kettle with lid, 8-quart an embedded heating element. Thermostatic control I saucepan, !-quart in the handle maintains perfect heat for any type I saucepan, 3-quart of cooking without constant watching and guesswork. For essential baking utensils, the bride may find Other features are the pan's square design, meaning the following in her minimum requirements. more cooking area, and its practicality in washing, I cake pan, square, 8 or 9-inch allowing complete immersion in water except for the I casserole with lid thermostatic handle. I cooky sheet The bride must not forget her hand iron and iron­ 6 custard cups ing board. In case you have carpeting, a sweeper 2 pie pans must be included, too. One treasure for your cleaning I roaster closet is a new "electric broom." It hangs up like an Whatever meals she creates, the bride will need ordinary broom, but is a vacuum cleaner with swivel tools of preparation in her cooking kit. The follow­ nozzle and brush and comb for deep pile rugs. Its ing are top necessities. dirt cup empties like an ashtray. I paring knife Wash economically I butcher or carving knife I measuring cup, 1-pint Non-automatic washers come in economical and 1 rolling pin compact packages for the newly-weds. A refrigerator I spatula is another must and can be purchased to fit the 1 set of mixing bowls kitchen space as well as the pocketbook. I potato masher Before selecting household equipment, you should I can opener I set of everyday silverware evaluate your desires and needs as well as the effic­ 2 pot holders iency and necessity of the utensils you want. By com­ paring price, quality and use, you can arrive at a Where space and budget are limited, fewer items minimum number of well-chosen utensils in various with multiple purposes can prove sufficient with wise materials that will serve you well. planning. Pie plates may serve as pot and casserole covers, double boilers may become two saucepans, pans with removable handles can be used in the oven, muffin pans become custard containers or can be used as refrigerator food molds and roasting pans may be inverted to make biscuit or cooky sheets. Since the necessary major appliances will be ex­ pected to perform well for you over a period of years, you should keep informed of developments in the

MAY, 1954 17 Are You Ready for the Wedding? try • dry cleaning that leaves your clothes brighter and looking like new Will you 1nsure at ?.. LINDQUIST CLEANERS ?.. 120 Hayward Phone 1700 your ? Free Pickup and Delivery ----1 future? Beauty­

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18 THE lowA HoMEMAKER insured receives it himself. One can also borrow a certain percentage of an endowment policy. Endowment policies may be of questionable value For those Spring picnic supplies to a young couple with limited funds because of eco­ nomi c disadvantages. Much more term insurance STOP AT could be purchased for less money, and the difference could be invested in other savings plans which pay a higher rate of interest. A wise couple will carry all MALANDER'S GROCERY life insurance on the wage earner so that in case of his death, the wife and family are protected. GOOD VALUES W einers, Potato Chips, Health) property and liability Pop, Fruit, Candy, and Cookies Since hospital costs can be a tremendous drain upon a family's resources, the family does well to Quick Delivery Service provide itself with health insurance. This may be carried on the wage-earning power of the man and 2528 Lincolnway Phone 266 on general health. There is no conclusive evidence to show whether the family benefits more by carrying such health insurance or by saving regularly in its budgeting for medical and surgical expenses. Property and liability insurance is concerned basi­ cally with automobile insurance and protection for 1<1~ home and personal belongings. tr Automobile insurance, with a combination of pro­ "PC. ,. ~ DES MOINES ;.>...y "'-L 't! '<,~ tections to cover liability, has universal coverage to 01i'iZE0 ~ protect you from a law suit resulting from damage Joseph's Bridal Consultant is to another's car. Also you can carry protection for always ready to help you in the property damage, medical payment, collision, and choice of harmonizing patterns comprehensive damage, such as wind and storm. of Silver, China and Crystal Your home and its contents need at least minimum and also to offer you the insurance to cover fire losses. Policies for burglary following and protection from law suits by other persons in­ COMPLETE AUTHENTIC ADVICE jured on your property may be obtained. The answer to your insurance problem is in your Consultations with our Bridal Con­ evaluation of your family situation, but you should sultant on wedding etiquette, keep it in mind that if you can't afford a loss, you customs, and procedure. Sugges­ must insure yourself against it. tions on how to make your wedding a social success.

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MAY, 1954 19 request tqe qnnnx­ Let Us CLEAN and STORE Your nf J!Ottt' px-tstntt Winter Garments Announcing SAFE SAFE From Moths From Fire your wedding SAFE MORE From Theft Closet Space by Doris Jirsa T echnical ]ow·nalism sophomore STA-NU Finishing Process N BLACK AND WHITE print the arrangements I are made for your wedding guests. The who, what, Ames Pantorium when and where, all in one neat parcel, reflect your personality and reveal your wedding plans. FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY Formal or informal, large or small, budget-limited or not, the basic wedding invitation procedure and 410 DOUGLAS PHONE 33 form is universal. Some definite decisions will be required of you by your engraver or printer-a full 2 months before the wedding. Guest list first First, determine the size of your guest list. It will be less susceptible to an aftermath of "she completely slipped my mind" additions if you keep a pencil and paper at your side for names and addresses as they pop into mind. When selecting your invi tat ion, a choice of type styles, paper stock and necessary wording variations will have to be made. Your budget will determine whether you visit a printer or engraver. The most popular lettering styles are the Wedding Script and Shaded Roman. Your personality speaks the loudest through the type styles which can reflect a modernistic or old style mood. Printing or engraving can be done on deluxe stock or fine quality paper. The latter cuts the costs to a minimum. Cream or white stock is a choice you wi ll 7~ Mit ~ a # have to make, depending upon your individual taste. Wording on invitations 1 dtl1CJH /JY/~ m, /ltta The formal wording of invitations is always the same, modified for situations involving divorced • I tVtUAk - .r~ parents, step-relationships or remarriage. RSVP may be placed on the invitations for a reply in case _at, HVb /nM 4Lja!t.a1U/ your plans require room reservations and food. Invitations may be engraved, printed or plateless engraved. For the formal wedding, engraving on . ; ~~~ad;~~ deluxe stock is often preferred, but this process is a+ui~~~. quite expensive and often beyond the invitation budget. Raised printing (plateless engraving), also known by various trade names, is used to improve both STEAB N~s the color and texture of ordinary printing, and is less expensive than engraving. 706 Walnut So choose carefully; you want your wedding invita· DES MOINES tions correct and "like you " so they will reflect the hospitality you are extending to the friends who wish to be with you on your wedding day.

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F YOU'RE to be a bride soon, here's a schedule to I serve as guide as you make your wedding plans. Breede fi.oude Jr. At least Io weeks before) you should decide upon 315 Lincolnway Phone 2300 the date, time, place and type of wedding (formal or informal). Confirm plans with your clergyman and reserve the church. Engage club, hotel or caterer for the reception. Try to fit your plans to a budget. Eight weeks before) your work and fun begins as plans become more definite. You and your husband­ to-be may start preparing your guest lists. It's time, too, to shop for your wedding gown and trousseau. Bridal consultants will be willing to tell you about the latest styles. Decide on the number of attendants and invite them now. Be sure you have enough ushers to take care of the crowd at the church. Six weeks before is not too soon to complete the guest list. List guests in alphabetical order and indi­ cate the type of invitation each is to receive. When you order your invitations, ask that the envelopes be sent immediately so that you can start addressing them. Also make plans for your reception. Decide on music, floral decorations, candid photographer and menu, and order your wedding cake.

The month before Four weeks before) mail your invitations. Have the final fitting of your wedding gown, and arrange for a formal photograph. Settle church details such as SAVINGS that EARN the number of seats to reserve for special guests and whether or not you want ribbons, a canopy and a carpet for the aisle. Decide on floral decorations. If Make Your Future Brighter the decorations you choose are elaborate, give the florist more than 4 weeks to arrange for the proper flowers. Look into parking facilities. Db you need You 'll save more money faster extra cars? because money earns more · Two weeks before) check to see that everything in a Savings Account here. you've already planned is being carried out accord­ ing to schedule. See about your bouquet, your attend­ 3% Dividends ants' bouquets, corsages for mothers and a gift for the groom. Record wedding gifts and start Save by mail ... Start Today acknowledging them as they come in. Savings insured safe to $10,000. just I week left) and you'll have your bridesmaids' luncheon. Schedule a rehearsal and make sure every­ one understands the procedure of the wedding cere­ mony. Give the ushers special seating instructions. DES MOINES SAVINGS AND Your clergyman will be able to help you with spacing, pace and many other details. But most important of lOAN ASSOCIATION all this week is getting plenty of rest. It's a sure way 210 Sixth Ave. Des Moines for you to look your best when the long-planned-for­ moment comes, and you walk down the aisle.

MAY, 1954 21 Be sure to keep your family happy

by Charlotte Endres

Technical ]ournalis111 graduate

OUR WEDDING DAY is the Studies show that where families Y biggest, most important day take an active interest and role in in your life. And it's just as im­ wedding plans and preparations, portant a day for your parents. the chances for success of marriage Your happiness is of utmost are increased. And smooth family importance to your family. Because relationships prior to marriage us­ they know what your coming mar­ ually foretell harmonious in-law re­ riage means to you and to your lationships. future happiness, they are looking forward to this event as much as Increased tension you are. But all too often as the day of But at the same time, they can­ the wedding approaches and every­ not help but experience brief one gets more rushed, tempers can moments of sadness. For about 20 and do become a Jittle short, es­ years they have been the ones who pecially between you and your looked out for you, taught you, family. As the tension increases, and even prepared you for this ruffled feelings quickly arise to moment. Now with someone else mar the pleasure of all concerned. about to take over the number The pre-wedding days which should one place in your life, they can­ be so exciting and memorable be­ not help but feel a little saddened come an endurance test. -and left out-at times. And who It is to be expected that both can blame them. you and your parents are excited you'll thrill ... to the lilting love­ liness that "Ballet", bright new Wallace Stainless pattern, brings to your special dining •.• the sparkle it gives your everyday tab! e. Lovely to look at ••. easy to care for ..• never needs polishing ... the new "Ballet'' in Wallace Stain­ less. Six pc. place setting in "Ballet," 8.95 lfi)}J;;_~

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22 THE IowA HoMEMAKER and a little on edge during these busy days. It would be unusual i( you weren't. That does not mean, though, that the little dis­ Don't m~ss the agreements that occur must be fre­ qu ent and taken for granted. ''HONEYMOON Careful planning The wise bride-to-be, with the SPECIAL'' help of her parents and others, makes such careful plans for her l'\ wedding that there is as little as take this bride and groom '0 ' possible left to be clone on the last few days. Such planning enables the bride and her parents to enjoy the final preparations and big clay Samsonite without becoming so tired that ev_ery little thing becomes a major cnses. Luggage Set Because any extra work for yo ur parents tends to dull their en joy­ THREE PIECE SET ONLY ment of the whole happy occasion, e O'NITE REGULAR ...... $19.50 it is wise to get as much ou tsicle • TWO SUITER ...... $25.00 help as possible. The less that is e LADIES' WARDROBE ...... $25,00 left for you and your family to All prices plus lax do, especially as the wedding clay approaches, the better things will be; you'll have some time to en­ joy each other's company.

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Now what about the groom's famil y? If they are from out of town , it is up to you and your famil y to help make them feel as mu ch at home as possible. In­ clude them in yo ur pre-wedding activities. H elp them to become better acquainted with yo ur own famil y. At the wedding be sure to introduce them to all the guests O'NITE REGULAR and don't leave them standing at TWO SUITER the reception's encl. Wonderful news for newlyweds-to-be! These three pieces of Samson­ lf your fiance has any sisters try to include at leas t one in your ite pack everything two people need for any trip! They're bridal-suite wedding party. A 6-year-olcl could beautiful, too ... and they'll stay that way for years! Samsonite's be a fl ower girl; the early teen-ager better-than-leather finish wipes clean with a damp cloth! And you mi ght light the candles or be a can take more clothes in less space in Samsonite ... keep them wrinkle­ junior bridesmaid. A sister with free, too. Best of all, think of the money you save! The "Honeymoon musical talent might sing or play Special" gives you three pieces of handsome luggage for what you'd for the wedding. Nothing pleases expect to pay for just one or two pieces of such fine quality! the groom and his parents more Available in Saddle Tan, Colorado Brown, Alligator finish and than knowing yo u think enough Rawhide finish. of his family to include his sisters in the wedding. A little extra forethought and consideration on your part can make your wedding a truly memor­ JOE'S MEN'S SHOP able event for everyo ne. With the blessings of both your families, you 2536 LJNCOLNW AY PHONE 21 and your new husband will con­ fid ently begin married life.

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OR YOU who want to marry where you meet, The World's Finest Jewelry F there are many services on or near campus to aid you in preparation. • Tru-Blue Diamonds Marriage cues and guidance are available year­ • Elgin Watches around in discussion groups, classes and personal • Benrus Watches counseling for wedding plans, all within a three-block • Danecraft Sterling Silver Jewelry radius of campus. Personal counseling for engaged couples may be SWANK'S JEWELRY acquired from leaders of local churches or several college departments. The R ev. Emerson Shideler and 2522 Lincolnway Phone 791-W the Rev. Roy LeMoine, Department of R eligious Edu­ __j cation; Dr. David Fulcomer, Department of Sociol­ ogy; and John Holmes, Director of the Testing Bur· eau, are willing to counsel young couples. Church pastors will also talk over problems. Be­ yond the individual couple scope, "mutual problem" Sewing machine- discussion groups are held in several Ames churches. GIFT OF LASTING USEFULNESS The bride and groom who want to be married in a chapel ceremony will find the Memorial Union Now or later- you'll find no offers outstanding services and professional wedding wiser investment than a good guidance. Simplicity and beauty for the wedding sewing machine. Our Pfaff scene are achieved in the small Union chapel which machines that need no attach­ seats 40 people. Reservations are made at the Union ments save time and money for reservation office on the second floor. you. See them; try them - you Music in the chapel may be provided by the use won't be sorry. of records. Soon an organ is to be installed in the bride's dressing room adjoining the chapel. Deco­ AMES SEWING SHOP rating the altar with candelabra and flowers com­ pletes the chapel setting for the wedding. 218 Fifth P hone 3938 Whether the service is at the Memorial Union or not, the bride may plan to use other Union services. She first makes room reservations and ·then talks with M iss Mabel Anderson, director of Union food service, about party preparations. While attending college classes, the prospective bride and groom can anticipate their wedding day. I n m inute detail, they can have well-coordinated wed­ ~~-/t::- Have your clothes ding plans to make Iowa State "where we met- and ~ expertly cleaned married." I ,.-r and pressed for . 1 '- your important The first couple to b e married in the new Union chapel, Tom dates during Vei­ Parry and Margaret Eck repeated wedding vows Feb. 9, 1954. shea. Free pick-up and delivery ser­ vice. College Cleaners 136 Welch P hone 2800

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MAY, 1954 .25 cuts off a certain amount of light, creating a "dead spot" in the gem. - Two popular diamond cuts are the round and the baguette or square cut. Every diamond is fashioned either as a single cut or as a full cut. A single cut is smaller and has 33 internal facets or planes off which light is reflected, while the full cut has 58 internal facets. The metal used for wedding and engagement ring bands is also an important value factor. Platinum, a comparatively new metal, is elegant and expensive. Less costly paladium was originally used to sub­ stitute for the precious platinum, but isn't as dur­ able. Gold is the most popular choice for engagement and wedding bands. Yellow and white gold are generally favored about half and half. The trend in Ames is toward white gold since yellow gold seems

by Mary Vandecar

Home Economics j1·eshman

HE BRIDE of today may choose her engagement T and wedding rings from a wide variety of hand­ crafted patterns to suit her individual taste and her future husband's purse. Her rings may be simple and tailored with either plain or engraved bands. They may be full jeweled or contain a single diamond mounted on a simple band of precious metal. The solitaire is the most popular engagement ring style. Tiny diamonds flanking the stone and engravings on the band create fashionable variations. The plain metal band, slim or wide, is the most popular wedding ring. Today's bride sometimes pre­ fers this band enhanced by a molded or engraved pattern. Other popular bands are the half round, Popular tuday is the traditional double ring ceremony in which is circled halfway around with a row of tiny which the bride and groom exchange wedding bands. The bride is also wearing a diamond solitaire engagement ring. diamonds, and the circlet, which is encircled with diamonds. Favorite ring mountings are the fishtail or the to give a yellow cast to the diamond. Men continue channel style. The stone set in a fishtail mounting to choose yellow gold for the very prevalent double is secured to the band with four tiny prongs, thus ring ceremony. held independent of other stones on the band. Most A trend has developed since the war to combine the popular in Ames is the more conservative channel wedding and engagement rings by wider-topped method of mounting a row of stones as a unit in rings. The popularity of the double channel mount· the band. The double channel design sets twin rows ing shows evidence of this. The use of guard rings, of diamonds parallel to each other. a pair of single metal bands worn one on either side The monetary value of the engagement and wed­ of the wedding band, creates an illusion of width. ding rings is determined by the size and quality of A wide ring adorned with diamonds easily takes the their jewels. Diamond sizes are designated in points place of two smaller rings. with 100 points equaling one carat. Quality of the stone The choice of engagement and wedding rings is up is determined by its color, flaws and cut. The whiter to you and your husband-to-be. Once your ring or a diamond, the more valuable it is. ·Brilliance depends rings have been chosen, they'll mean what they have upon the light reflected. Every flaw in the diamond for centuries, a promise - a promise come true.

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