» { { | } | Ae troy NY se errr DECORATED COOKIES Nothing is more attractive to the young fry than a good cookie es- pecially designed for the occasion. For Valentine’s Day, mix up a batch of sand tarts or your favorite sugar cookie recipe, cut out dough with your heart shaped cookie cut- ter and ice in red or pink orappro- priate designs. CRANBERRY SPARKLE For a ‘pleasing yet different bev- erage for your guests, serve this easy colorful punch. Mix 1 quart cranberry juice cocktail, 2 cups orange juice, both of which have been chilled and 4 to 6 seven ounce beverage. Pour over ice cubes in punch bowl when ready to serve. ’ & vA": DESSERT For a delightfully different Val- entine pastry, make a simple white cake layer in heart-shaped pan. Cover with strawberry gelatin molded-in heart mold. Ring whole with whipped cream. Av HALL'S P other fine cosmetics Memorial Highway — Shavertown ‘o Chanel e Arpege eo Max Factor ARMACY sep, « “ym Complete Selection HALLMARK VALENTINE ® Napkins ® Doilies * Tallies ® Plates Red Velvet Lined WAS TD 0p mee \ r YOUR FAVORITE FLOWERS . . . in a Permanent arrangement - Valentines . . . From Handmade To Printing Shop The earliest valentines in Amer- ica, about the middle of the 18th century, were handmade. Young folks had more leisure time and much effort wentinto the expression of sentiments. Missiles were deposited quite fre- quently on the lady love's door step, sealed in wax and folded since no envelopes were used. Those going.a yg The very early designs showe good taste and were attractively painted with the symbols of mating birds and hearts. Later, silhouettes, cherubs, cupids and pierced hearts came into popularity and cut work enhanced the expression of de votion. Valentines. were often used as a proposal for marriage, sparing the shy suitor from appearing in per- son to present his heart and hand. Around 1820 a new type of de sign appeared, representing an Oriental pattern and drawn on oil paper. Also appearing a bit later were tin type reproductions of the couple with an appropriate verse. Woodcuts and lithographs which met acceptance about this time pre- ceded the lacy edged beauties which were introduced in the mid 19th cen- tury and became a product of the Industrial Revolution. These were turned out in great quantity by craftsmen, very frequently leaving a space for the sendér to enclose a personal message. With stereo typed verses now be- ing used in great volume, the per- sonal touch which made the earlier Valentines so charming soon dis- appeared. fan. Alcon 2 ararwn Ais My darling girl My chosen one, I dream of you And you alone. Be my Valentine VALENTINE'S ME YOUR VALENTINE A RAISIN GOODIE A gift Valentine filled with the goodness of plump raisins and crisp cereals or nuts says to teach- ers and friends, “You're someone ‘very special!” For making personalized Valen- tines—and what young miss doesn’t like to?—a raisin-filled Valentine box pleases even more than a card. And it is more fun! Any small boxes which have contained pins, thumb tacks, rubber bands, or other handy items used around the home will do. With foil or tissue paper, wrap the entire box and add your persogal decorative touches. It is easy to make a heart pat- tern if you fold vaue naper or ma- ; 1f a heart, 0 € center, and both sides will be the same. Any active pre-teener, preparing for a party, can easily personalize her gift favors by writing a friend’s name on each of her heart-bedecked boxes. Then, she fills them with flavorful raisin-cereal-nut mixtures. They also will serve as place marks at her own party table as well as favors for her guests. ® lingerie ® Hoisery ® Skirts ® Jewelry ® Handbags ® Sweaters ® Blouses R 5 SHAVERTOWN or HEART BOXES filled with assorted chocolates from 75 ¢ OSEMARY RE PORTSWEAR Back Mt. Shopping Center Although such delicious refresh- ment disappears fast, it is an easy party food to replenish, making sure that each boy and girl can take home a full Valentine box when the party is over. This new Valentine suggestion comes from the California Raisin Advisory Board. The go-along quality of raisins as a nibble food, besides being popular for children’s fare in school lunches and in baked goodies, also combines well with nuts and with cheeses as appetizers for adult Val- entine’s Day parties, Chewy. raisins enhance the texture chopped carrotpimreds “ror tnat-prease DOR adults. ® Suits ® Dresses ® Jackets ® Slacks © Robes © Shorts © Scarfs CANDIES 4 SILVER JEWEL BOXES Cupid Embossed $1.35 to $3.98 RED and WHITE MINTS HEART LOLLIPOPS ASSORTED CHOCOLATES CUPID PLANTERS in “The Classics” Reproductions CUPID FIGURINES See “LITTLE VALENTINYS” HALLMARK SACHET NOTES A Loving Pair. .. ONLY $1.00 HEART - SHAPED . TREASURE BOXES $1.29 - $2.50 Scented To Carry Your Love Message TOYS FOR TINY - 571.00 Box Eo VALENTINES! : Back Mountain Lumber Company Gift Shop & MAIN HIGHWAY — SHAVERTOWN
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