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THE HARTFORD CO RANT: Sunday, April 23, I97J 21? For Women Only Know Your Antiques Cut Out Paper Work Still (f 0 A bortion Causes Guilt Feelings in Some Cases Popular After 2,200 Years that some of these artificially colored stones can be ruined if oil, such as hand cream or min By RALPH TERRY KOVEL Cut out paper designs have been a popular art form for over 2,200 years, since the eral oil, soaks into them. The artificially colored stones should be sold for less than naturally Chinese originally made paper TvfyO mined ones. decorations for their windows or for festivals. Many types of pa per cutting have been known QUESTION: What is an since that time. "Irish potato ring?" ANSWER: The name "potato During the 17th century Ger ring" is an out-of-date misno mans made lacey looking cut mer.

It used to be thought that outs for religious holidays. the ring was used to help in the Prayer pictures were cut and kept as religious mementoes. A serving of boiled potatoes. The silver ring, which resembles cut paper love letter to a bride- round pierced stand, was placed MRS. HOWARD LILJESTRAND Medical Society Auxiliary to Hear Guest Speaker Mrs.

Howard Liljestrand of Honolulu, Hawaii, will be guest to-be from her suitor was the custom during the 18th century. on the table to protect the wood from the hot dish. Many experts Polish peasants were among the ful it would be simply to take a shot every few months Instead of constantly worrying about the daily pill. Sometimes I can't remember whether I've taken the pill or not, and a lot of my friends have the same problem. Mrs.

D.B. DEAR MRS. I know many women who will gadly continue the pill program rather than take even an occasional shot. The only way to remember, of course, is to have a set time each day when you brush your teeth at bedtime, for example. Also, most oral contraceptives come in a calendar-type container that should help jog your memory in this connection.

Long-term contraception by means of injection, however, has undergone extensive testing and has proven highly effective. Known as medroxyprogesterone acetate, the contraceptive is injected only once every three months, and provides protection comparable to that of the daily pill. It is now awaiting approval by the Food and Drug Administration, and hopefully will be released for public use in the near future. MISCARRIAGE NEED NOT BE TRAG-IC OR FRIGHTENING WHEN IT'S UN- DERSTOOD! Read Dr. Lindsay Curtis' frank and hope-giving booklet, "All About Miscarriages." Send the title, along with 20c and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Dr.

Lindsay Curtis, c-o The Hartford Courant. By DR. LINDSAY R. CURTIS DEAR DR. CURTIS: About two years ago you wrote an article which referred to guilt feelings among women who had undergone abortions.

Now that the laws have been however, abortion has pretty well become the way of the world. As a result, I'm wondering whether guilt in that connection isn't a thing of the past. A.R. DEAR Certainly abortion has become the American way, if not the way of the world. An estimated 100,000 abortions will be performed in California alone this year a sad commentary on the rise of sexual promiscuity, and a badge of failure with respect to contraception and family planning.

Despite the popularity of abortion, however, some women still experience guilt in this connection. A recent study of 50 women who had undergone therapeutic abortion (for health reasons) revealed that 29 had positive or favorable reactions, while ten had no special response one way or another. Four women, however, suffered extreme feelings of guilt. Studies indicate, moreover, that guilt related to abortion is fairly common among girls age 18 and younger. In consequence, doctors should be particularly responsive to the emotional needs of such patients, taking pains to offer follow-up counselling and encouragement.

DEAR DR. CURTIS: What's the latest on long-term contraceptives? How wonder best known creators of cut pa now believe that it held "bishop" which was a hot steaming punch. The punch bowl rested per art. The paper was often cut in several colors ana put on freshly whitewashed walls as on the dish ring and served as a type of hot plate. These rings were almost always made of decorative wall paper.

speaker at the 29th annual meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Connecticut State Medical Society, to be held Wednesday, April 26, at the elaborately pierced and decorat Cut paper work was of many styles. Some pieces were made by folding, so geometric repeats Church Women Present ea suver. Most ot them were made in Ireland. Hartford Hilton Hotel. of the patterns can be found Some artists cut freehand with Mrs.

Liljestrand was recently 46th Annual Antique Fair QUESTION: What is a elected to a second two year no penciled design. They were able to make elaborate land "friendship" cup? term as a director of the Worn ANSWER: About 1890 to 1900, en's Auxiliary to the American scapes and farm scenes with animals, trees and people. The Medical Association, and will the friendship cup was a popu silhouette is another variety of also serve her third year as chairman of the international lar girt, une cup and saucer were decorated with the initials the cut paper picture. of a friend. A monoerammed health activities committee.

Famous artists are returning Checking clocks for the 46th Annual Greater Hartford Antique Show are, from left to right, Mrs. Donald J. Hayes, poster chairman, Mrs. James F. Stevenson, tearoom chairman, and Mrs.

Kenneth P. Dowd, general chairman. The women of St. James Episcopal Church are sponsoring the show to be held Monday, April 24, through Wednesday April 26, from noon to 10 p.m. on April 24 and 25, and from noon to 9:30 p.m.

on April 26, at the West Hartford Armory (Courant Photo by Jerry Williams). to this ancient art form. saver spoon was frequently gw en with the cup. This was the era of hand-painted china. The initials were often painted at Registration for the meeting will begin at 10 a.m.

followed by a business meeting, social hour and luncheon. During luncheon there will be a fashion show by Galleria, West Hartford, with QUESTION: Is it true that black opals are now being made artificially? ANSWER: Australia is the home and then fired. Book Review Looking for a new handcraft? members as models. only source of the black opal in Mrs. Liljestrand will speak the world.

Black opals have been so scarce that pieces of "Scherenschnitte" by Hopf (John Baer's Sons, Box 323. Four Seasons Hosts Council Flower Show following luncheon, and will also fine black opals have been sand conduct the installation of the wiched with other opals to form Lancaster, Pa. 17604, $1.50) explains the art of scissors cutting. The amazing lacelike pa aouoieis or triplets which ap pear to be solid stones. This is per pictures are illustrated.

In The East Central Council of structions and patterns are 1972 officers of the group. Policemen's Wives Announce Scholarship Garden Clubs will hold a flower an accepted practice. During the past few years, a way to darken white opals has been found. The stone is soaked THE VIEWPOINT show titled "TV Show Time Do-it-yourself is not only crea Live and in Color," on Thurs Houseplants for Flower Shows." She will demonstrate making miniature flower arrangements. A good water heater has both pressure and temperature relief valves in operable condition.

These values should be designed so that they are easy to test for in sugar water solution and tive, but fun. The Kovels give you a list of DON'T do-it-your day, May 25, at Veterans' Mem The Hartford Policemen's orial Clubhouse, Sunset Ridge, self hints for the antique collec Wives Association is awarding a tor in their free leaflet "First East Hartford, from 2 to 8:30 p.m. college scholarship to the college-bound son or daughter of Mrs. Albert Bolis of Man boiled in hydrochloric acid. This is not a job for an amateur.

The stone may crack, the acid is dangerous, and the coloring is not always successful. The sugar solution "burns" inside the stone causing the stone to turn black. Unfortunately, we have found chester and Mrs. Harvey Sirota obstruction. Today's neat all-in-one under Aid to Antiques." For your copy send a stamped, self-addressed, long envelope with your request to Ralph and Terry Kovel in cafe of The Hartford Courant.

a Hartford Police officer. To be eligible, a student must be a of East Hartford are co-chair senior in a high school, techni fashions bra slips, body shap- men of the event, and the Four Seasons Garden Club is the host er, panty hose offer you a (Copyright 1972) cal or vocational school, and must be accepted or be in the compact way to take along your club. Proceeds from the show process of hearing from an accredited college. Applications may be obtained will be used for civic improve ments. In the squad room of the Mor The Council will also meet on gan Street police station and Tuesday, May 2, at the Buck- necessities when making a trip.

When you order rolls for a home wedding reception, estimate VA standard size ones per person or two to three tiny ones. Potatoes to be frenchfried will be more crisp i you allow them to stand in cold water half an hour before frying. board Restaurant, Glastonbury, at 12:30 p.m. Election of offi cers and the annual meeting are must be postmarked no later than May 7. The scholarship will be presented at the association's annual installation dinner to be held in June.

Awarded Medallion planned. Miss Milhcent Jones of Bolton will speak on "How to Prepare 1 Phone 522-0181 3 Closed Mondays Lasell Alumnae Inc. of Lasell ft? rut. I.okik I'ra Im im comk i My wi. i.

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The medallion is given each year in recognition of alumnae, friends and member of the college community who have added distinction to the name of Lasell. Caribbean Trip Dr. and Mrs. Harold Blum of Bloomfield recently returned from a cruise to Key West and Nassau aboard the MS Sunward of the Norwegian Caribbean Lines. Dining Room Combines Tradition, Convenience April in Paris.

Paganne's scenic hand screened signature print of tex-turixed nylon Jersey. A vacation in itself it's washable, packable and wrinkle-free. In yellow taupe-black for misses' sizes 6 to I4 $64 SPSS The Viewpoint, D69, third floor. Also at Enfield. 1 This traditional dining room grouping is bansawn base, brass finished hardware, scaled for even a small area.

The trestle lighted interior, spacious drawer and door table and arrow back chairs have a Winston storage combines practical storage area with pine finish on pine veneers tand solids. The display space for knick knacks. By Bassett china cupboard has a canted top hutch and Furniture Industries. from "The Women's Shop" The Classic Blazer with a touch. All polyester with contrast plaid pant or solid color polyester pant.

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