Radio and television mirror (July-Dec 1951)

Come and Visit Curt Massey (Continued from page 36) room is that of warm welcome. There are massive lounges, big, comfortable chairs; the modern use of draperies which cover or reveal great expanses of window and by the valuable antique accessories which have been accumulated by Edythe, a knowing collector, over the years. One of these is a formalene lamp with a perforated metal wick, very rare. That plus the Staffordshire dogs on an occasional table, the Dresden toothpick holder turned into a cigarette server, and many other delightful treasures serve not only as ornaments but as useful conversation pieces. Interestingly enough, Curt Massey, the big baritone star of Curt Massey Time, heard on CBS Mondays through Fridays, has been an abetter of many of these antique purchases. Offhand, one wouldn't think of sixfeet-two-inch, one-hundred-and-ninety-pound, rugged sportsman Massey, as being remotely interested in bric-abrac. The explanation is that he is interested in anything which interests Edythe. When the Masseys are on personal appearance tour, they spend every possible spare moment investigating the city in which they find themselves. They prowl fascinating streets and window-shop in byway areas. When Edythe spots an item which would fit into her decorating scheme, she and Curt negotiate . . . and usually emerge with a treasure. Their home life includes a great deal of entertaining, and their house is perfect for the comfort of company. Experiment has proved that, for a sitdown dinner, the most convenient number of guests is six or eight both from the standpoint of the capacity of the dining room and the steady flow of conversation. When a large party is to be given, the Masseys like to serve buffet style, and they consider twenty to be minimum. The maximum depends upon the weather; in summer guests can spill into the patio; in winter the list must be trimmed to fit into the big connecting living rooms and den of the house. No matter how small or how large the guest list, the Massey menu always begins with turkey. It is Curt's favorite party entree, and Edythe thinks that the customary accessories for turkey are universally popular. She makes an oyster dressing which vanishes like mist, and her cranberry salads and pumpkin pies are famous. No matter how large or how small a Massey party, it nearly always becomes a musicale as the evening wears on. The Masseys' friends are drawn from all professions: many of them are show business folk, of course, but there are ranchers, golf professionals, sportsmen, picture and radio technicians, and the parents of children who are in nineyear-old son Stephen's cub scout den. Sooner or later everyone gathers around the piano. Sometimes Curt presides at the keyboard, sometimes he plays violin, always he leads the singing. (Edythe discourages him from playing trumpet because of the proximity of the neighbors.) As the hour grows late, and the songs dwindle off into ballads, and the ballads into quiet, the guests are inclined to settle on the massive lounges with Only one soap gives your skirt this And Cashmere Bouquet's gentle lather has been proved outstandingly mild for all types of skin I \ Whether your skin is oily, dry or normal — here's news you'll welcome! Tests show that Cashmere Bouquet Soap is amazingly mild! Used regularly, it will leave skin softer, smoother, flower-fresh and younger looking. And the fragrance of Cashmere Bouquet is the lingering, irresistible "fragrance men love." Love is thrillingly close to the girl who is fragrant and sweet, so use Cashmere Bouquet Soap daily. Complexion Size for face and hands, the big Bath Size in your tub or shower ! Complexion and big Bath Sizes M I — Adorns your skin with the fragrance men love I Caskmere Bouquet ^oap