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Kay Monson divulges the secrets of an age-old art.

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Art, page 1

Caroling Through Christmas, page 3

Personality Packages, page 4

Mask-Making, page 5

Chimes of Christmas, page 6

Fashion in Feasting, page 7

Sally Cheers, page 8

For a Festive Home, page 10

Hold That Tie!, page 11

What’s New in Home Economics, page 12

Packages Go Sophisticated, page 14

Silver Secrets for Santa, page 16

The Plight Before Christmas, page 18

Your Child’s Food, page 19

From Journalistic Spindles, page 20

Alums in the News, page 21

Behind Bright Jackets, page 22

Art with Practice, page 23

Biography of a Home Economist, page 24