November 1958

Artful groupings for your walls

A modern plan for managing your money

Despite America's vast wealth, many of her citizens find themselves in constant financial trouble because they have no realistic plan for handling their money. They cling to old-fashioned methods in a new kind of economic world. They stew about buying and they stew about saving, but often without making progress in either direction. They have no plan and little experience for coping with inflation or recession, and they usually don't know where to look for help.

The everyday wonders of MEDICAL HYPNOSIS

Perhaps like many of us, you have seen hypnosis only on the stage and television, where you became conditioned to expect the hypnotist to make a fool of his victim or, at the very least, puncture him with pins. Of course, this has nothing to do with medical hypnosis (hypnotherapy).

Fine green plants for every room!

Do you like ornaments that grow bigger and handsomer with time? ... you get a lift from a bit of green on a dull day? ... house plants are for you.

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This house can suit your family!

If you love your children-- but want a life of your own, too --you'll understand why this month's Five Star home is so successful. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Jickling of Birmingham, Michigan, are both architects-- but they're parents first. They designed this house to hold four spirited youngsters. In addition, they planned places where parents and children can do things together-- or apart.

You'd like Joe Welch

At 68, Joe Welch has a new career in television, without letting up on his old-- the law. He has an impressive schedule of speeches and voluminous correspondence; he respects the usual demands on celebrities for souvenirs (bow ties), pictures, and autographs; he writes, reads, sails, and fishes; he is an amateur weatherman, a ham radio "listener," and an inveterate gin rummy player; he was also recently married.

Fabric magic that's ready made

IN ONLY TWO HOURS' TIME, you can give your home a completely new look-- with readymades. No longer does this term connote cheapness; ready-mades are so improved that now you get custom quality at mass-production prices.

Lighting traditional homes

Here's proof that new lighting can make an older home more livable. It can make a color scheme sparkle and show off details of prized possessions.

A home that'll make you glad you waited

Houses you "almost bought" will seem like narrow escapes after you see this home. It's a fine sight for home-hunters' eyes, especially if you're one who's despaired of ever finding a rustic style that isn't exaggerated or completely overdone.

Make your table something special

HOW LONG has it been since you've treated just the family to a "dressed for company" table setting? made a little special effort to serve a routine family meal in an extra-special way?

Use something OLD-to get something NEW!

Though remodeling a kitchen is a challenging project, it has many rewards-- especially when you combine old with new. That's what the Gerald Fields, Westport, Connecticut, did (using old cabinets, counters, accessories; new appliances, flooring, paneling, plan). As you can see, the Fields gained a kitchen with flair and personality. And the amazing thing is that they did the planning, designing, and decorating themselves-- after many futile attempts to find "their kind of kitchen."

Casseroles for casual suppers

HOW TO BE A CAREFREE HOSTESS? Here are four ways-- each an easygoing casserole that you can put together at your convenience. You can even park it in the refrigerator early in the day (just allow a little extra baking time). When guests arrive, your casserole is bubbling gently in the oven, needs no attention from you.

Go plain or fancy with nut breads

Bake large loaves, small loaves, rounds. Try orange, date, or olive bread --or a plain nut loaf. All are delicious. Slice them thin for a salad luncheon, tea, or late snack

These FOODS are NEWS!

Lasagna is the newest Italian-style food to come in a can. It's a tasty combination of broad egg noodles and ground beef in a tomato-cheese sauce. Quick to fix-- the lasagna heats in 15 to 20 minutes, top of range or in oven. One 2-pound 8-ounce can serves 5. A good family dish!

It's a thought

Hairdos to please little girls

For a Wife Whose Husband

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Mortar joint repairs

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The diary of a Plain dirt gardener

Nov. 1 Main chore was to begin putting more humus on the rose beds. This will be mainly peat, for my supply of rotted humus is short and I want to save this for use next spring when I plant new rosebushes in the back beds.

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Trapeze trio

Which is YOUR chair?

$50,000 in prizes just for improving your home!

Personal help in planning, decorating and furnishing YOUR home

Look for this Better Homes & Gardens "Home Planning Center" seal when you're looking for ideas to help make your home more comfortable and attractive. It identifies leading stores who feature personal counsel on home planning, decorating, and furnishings problems.

Plant your spring tulip show now

NOVEMBER GARDEN REMINDERS

Water: Deep soak all evergreens and newly planted shrubs and trees before winter sets in... Wash dust from evergreens with a hose.

THE MAN NEXT DOOR

Best argument I've seen for getting along with Russia was on a little sticker some pundit stuck on my windshield the other day: "Coexist or coexit."