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Swimsuit Will Present Your 'Summer Image' BY HELEN C. CAMP Extension Home Economist Are you ready to plunge into a beautiful summer? Can you pic ture yourself on the beach, sun lotion in hand? What are you wearing? For the next few months, your swimsuit will be your “summer image", and since you want to be at your best on the beach, let’s start with e- valuating you. Buying a bathing suit is a very NOTICE! WINNER OF OLYMPIC PORTABLE TV MAY 31st. I. H. PACE RT. 1, SPARTANBURG HWY. CLINTON, S. C. MAXWELL BROTHERS FURN. 204 NORTH BROAD STREET CLINTON, S. C. tender venture, so try to evalu ate objectively what kind of figure you have and what you like to do once you settle yourself on the beach. Are you in the water most of the time? Do you like sunning rather than swimming? Or do you enjoy a little of both? SHAPING UP FOR SUMMER ’69: This summer there are sev eral very important, very versa tile swimsuit shapes: the mail- lot, the swimdress, and the bi kini. We say that these new shapes are versatile because they can adapt to a variety of figure types. So with a cool eye find out all there is to know about each new shape and remember to keep the real you in mind! THE CLASSIC MAILLOT one- piece suit is the serious swim mer’s favorite, super comfor table and good for average to full figures. It’s stretchy andean even hold in an extra-ample waistline. This year it’s not only in sleek knits, but “ sweater-y’ knits, cutout looks, and every neckline from turtle to V. THE SWIMDRESS is fitted smoothly across the rib cage, usually with a raised (Empire) By Popular Demand, We Are* Continuing Our Grand Opening 1c Special til June 7 If Now y«nr cloth«t cor look brighter, frothor, aid bo clooRor thaR over boforo. Soo for yoonolf at your Neighborhood ONE HOUR "MARTINIZ- ING" the most Ir dry eloaniag. One hour 'mmuiK •MTIMM THE MOST IN DRY CLEANINO W/e'll give you more than a penny for your thoughts during our grand opening. HOUR ^ mMTiniune GRAND OPENING SPECIAL I ANY GARMENT CLEANED FOR ONLY V When brought in with a like garment at our regular low, low price! NO LIMIT! OPEN 'mmis?' I now CLINTON PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER CUNTON, S. CAROLINA (Next To Sears Roebuck) VAMP SUIT—Striped cotton knit shapes a slinky vamp suit that’s completely covered in front and boldly cut away in back By Label 4 Jrs . it has a coordinated pullover shirt. waist. Frequently, you’ll find swimdresses that are mini aprons in back with matching bi kini pants. The not-so-perfect figure looks great in a swim dress. Its free shaping will add a little weight (if you’re too thin) or conceal it (if you’re too heavy). The trick is to pick a color and pattern that will create the optical illusion desired. If you like to swim, make sure your swimdrqss is made of a fabric with “body” such as cotton can vas so it will hold its shape when you come out of the water. THE BIKINI seems togetpret- tier every season, and there’s no doubt--it’s here to stay 1 Can your figure meet the require ments for a “spare" bikini -- super-flat tummy, slim-slim thighs and “unpadded” hips? Make sure the bra part is well shaped and that there’s no “over fill”. THE MODIFIEDBIK1NIusually has a scooped neckline with a bodice that is fairly covered up. This shaping is good for broad shoulders, can minimize a large bustline, or, with some discreet addition, can create some curves. The bottom of the modified bi kini is about as high as a hip- hugger and often ends in a little boy shorts, a help for thigh prob lems. With all these facts swimming around in your head, let these reminders guide you to the right swimsuit: Evaluate your figure honestly, but don’t underrate yourself. Accept your evaluation of your self and work with both the ne gative and positive aspects of your figure. Invite your best friend along with you when you go shopping for your swimsuit. She might be your mother or your best girl friend or both. Try on all the different styles that appeal to you so you can sat isfy your curiosity about how a suit looks on you. Remember that vertical stripes will make you look taller and thinner, horizontal stripes will make you appear shorter and heavier. Bright colors add weight, while dark colors give the illusion of slen derness. Finally, before you decide that a swimsuit is for you, ask your self three questions: 1. Do I feel comfortable wear ing this swimsuit? 2. Do I feel pretty and at tractive in it? 3. Is this suit “me”? If you answer all three ques tions with a yes, you’ve found your very best swimsuit! HOW CAN I? BY ANNE ASHLEY Q. What can I do when the wax polish on my furniture be gins to take on a streaky ap pearance? A. Probably it’s time to remove that old wax which has become mixed with dirt and has collected on the surface. Mild soap and lukewarm water will usually do the job, but don’t let the soap remain on the furniture any length of time. Be sure also to polish or rewax the furniture immedi ately after washing it. Q. How can I facilitate the ironing of sequin-studded blouses? A. Place the sequin side on a heavy turkish towel, which pre vents the sequins from cutting tlie ironing-board cover, and also keep the tiny decorations from breaking. Q. How can I shrink woolens 0 A. Spread a wet sheet on an even surface. Open the woolen material completely and spread it over the wet sheet. Now clip the selvage every few inches. Spread a second wet sheet over the woolen fabric, pat lightly over the entire area, and let stand overnight. Q. How can I make my own paint remover 0 A. Stir together two pounds of sal soda and 1/2-pound of lime in one gallon of hot water, and apply to the painted surface while still warm. It loosens the paint, which can tiien be scraped away. Q. How can I correct a rug whose corners persistently turn up? A. Try sewing a piece of stiff canvas under each of these prob lem corners - which will not only keep them down, but will also help add life to your rug. Many other such tips on rugs and carpets are included in my house hold manual. Q. What remedy can I resort to when oil from my sewing ma chine has spotted the fabric on which I have been sewing 0 A. Immediately cover the spot with talcum powder, let this stand for about 15 or 20 minutes, then brush off. Repeat, if necessary. The diamond engage ment ring she's dream ing of. Matching wed ding ring. $129 for both rings A glowing diamond and wedding band to match in fluently molded set tings created by a mas ter's hand. $159 for both rings THE CHRONICLE, Clinton, S. C., June 6 ,1969—5-B Dear Sally BY SALLY SHAW DEAR SALLY: I happen to know that one of my fraternity bro thers, the treasurer, has been holding out some of the dues we pay in. On two recent occasions when these dues were collected at a meeting, I happened to count the receipts as they were paid in and then later saw this fellow write down an amount consider ably smaller in his ledger. I’m almost sick about this! Do you think I should stand up during one of our meetings and announce what has been going on? JIM. DEAR JIM: Rather than voice your suspicions outright to all the members, better I think to wait and make another audit the next time the dues are collected. If you spot a discrepancy again, speak to the fellow himself about it. There just COULD be an ex planation and you could be mis interpreting his bookkeeping me thods. If not, and he learns that his shady manipulations have been discovered, chances are that he’ll resign and a lot of need less embarrassment will be a- voided. DEAR SALLY: I’m a widow of 35 and have been going regularly with a very attractive and re spectable bachelor of 38 for al most two years. He’s told me repeatedly that he loves me, dates no other women, but he has never even mentioned such a thing as matrimony. This is never- wracking' Don’t you think I have a right to know what’s what? ABEYANCE. DEAR ABEYANCE: Indeedyou do, and after two years you cer tainly know him well enough to ask him outright just where you two are headed. Maybe this will lie what he needs to spur him in to positive action. If on the other hand it has the opposite effect, at least you’ll know where you stand and can govern yourself accordingly. DEAR SALLY: About a year ago, soon after I was widowed at 38, my mother, likewise a wi dow in her early 60's, decided to move into my home. This was fine with me, but it still bothers me that, despite her comfortable income, she does not contribute a nickel to my household ex penses. My only income is my salary as a secretary. Further more, she calls on me at least two or three times a week to chauffeur her to tier various club events and other social acti vities, which sometimes puts a big strain on my so-called lei sure time. I love my mother and appreciate her companionship, but I still think she’s being a little unfair to me, don’t you? MEG. DEAR MEG: Yes. . .more than “a little unfair." Tell Mom that in all fairness she must contri bute a part of her income to the household. . .and furthermore, you cannot be expected ALWAYS to be available for driving her to EVERY one of her social en gagements. Evidently you’ve been too easy with Mom, and she’s been taking a little advantage of you. NOTE TO WANT-OUT: A man breaks off with a girl just by telling her as kindly and gently as he can that he wants to be free. Tell her that you’re con vinced your relationship can never develop into anything ser ious so far as you’re concerned and that, under these circum stances, it’s best that it be ended now. There’s color afoot in to day’s shoe styles. Give cotton canvas sneakers the bright touch of color with easy-to- use fabric dyes Dye sneak ers in your washing ma chine, following directions on the dye package. Diaabled Should Check SS Office "Are you disabled?" “Haveyou lost your job because your health does not permit you to continue working?" If your answer to these questions is yes, you need to check with your social security office. Mr. J.E. Gunter, Field Representative, states that some people lose money because they wait too long after becoming dis abled before they ask about dis ability benefits. A person should file his claim soon after he becomes unable to work so that his first check will be ready when it is due. Mr. Gun ter also advised that benefits may be lost if the person waits more that a year to apply. Mr. Gunter explained that a person is considered disabled if he has a condition that prevents him from doing any gainful work and is expected to last for at least 12 months. Special provi sions apply for persons disabled because of blindness. Additional information about filing for disability payments may be obtained at the Social Secu rity Office in Greenwood. The office is located on 219 Magnolia Avenue. Got too much insurance? Could be. Find out. Free. Then sleep better. Say “Confldentiaf^nalysis” to your man from Nationwide, and he f H give you the facte straight JOHN C. HARMON 302 N. Broad — 833-3472 N.tionw idr Insurance. The man from Nations* ide is on vour UTT. HF.A1TH HOME CAR BUSINESS N.lionwi<i. Mulu^ Irvunnc. Ca. N.bomrid« MutiwJ Fin bumne. Ca. Nanonwid. lift Inaunnn Co. Ham. affcot; l hi>in. OUt, Hospitality is a Frost-Free Refrigerator-Freezer When friends come to call ... or there is a hungry family to feed . . . there's nothing like having a Refrigerator-Freezer. It’s your own private supermarket, ready to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! An electric Refrigerator-Freezer helps make your food budget go further because you can buy seasonal specials when prices are low. Store them in your freezer. Serve later when the same food may cost twice as much. For extra convenience, be sure you have a frost-free model. You’ll never have the inconvenience or mess of defrosting because frost never accumulates. See those new refrigerators and freez ers at your favorite appliance dealer. They’re big bargains in better living, the low-cost rural electric way. LAURENS ELECTRIC CO-OP