A Joy To Wear Marian Martin Pattern 9420
Advertises pattern 9420 a wrap front coat with ruffled collar and adjustable waistline in sizes 14 through 42. Includes yardage for size 16 and contrast, sew chart, and mailed pattern info from Marian Martin at Amarillo Globe News with 25 cents request plus 20 cents for the summer style picture and mentions an active sports wardrobe and a free beach bra pattern in the book.
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Marian Martin
Amarillo Globe News
West 18Th St
New York
N.Y
The New Wrapron Pattern Ad Sparks Summer Sewing
The ad promotes Wrapron pattern 4689 in sizes 12 through 40 with a 3 percent yard requirement for size 16. It touts easy sewing and complete illustrated instructions, and invites readers to mail twenty cents for Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book plus vacation ideas and beach sarong directions.
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Anne Adams
Amarillo Globe News
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N.Y
Bath
Beach
Waxing Windowsills Cuts Summer Dust
Summer grit settles on windowsills but you can reduce scrubbing by waxing them as part of weekly cleaning and then dusting with a quick mop the rest of the week.
Paris Fashion 1950s Silhouette Dominates Paris Runways
Paris designers embrace the feminine column silhouette with sloping shoulders a wasp waist and rounded hips. Dior leads the trend shared by Balmain Fath and Desses with tunic themes knitwear and bright jackets while skirts narrow and jackets flare for day and night wear.
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Rosette Hargrove
NEA
Paris
Jacques Fath
Jean
Oo Carven
Lanterne
Schiaparelli
Christian Dior
Pierre Balmain
Central Asia
Near East
Jean Desses
Fashion designers Carven and Alwyn present dramatic silhouttes
Carven extends the sil houette with lantern sleeves while Alwyn shapes a mummy-like neck-to-hem line with knee-high pleat draperies. Velvet remains dominant as skirts stay about 14 inches from the ground, fur and embroideries add luxury, and quirky touches such as gramophone motif decorations appear across bodice and skirt. The Balmain line Pantajudo features mink accents throughout.
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Carven
Alwyn
Collins Class Has Luncheon
The San Jacinto Methodist Church Collins Class met in Fellowship Hall for a business session and luncheon. Hostesses were Mrs. Pearl Holeman Mrs. Ida Hussey and Mrs. N Prayter. A Scripture reading by Mrs. H P Cochran followed a poetry program by Mrs. R B Sweet and prayer by Mrs. W E McNabb. Attendees included guests Mrs N Taylor and Ralph Corea and daughter Karen of Kansas City Mo Mr H P Cochran Mr R Jacobson and Mr D W Lowe and members listed. Next meeting set for Sept 12.
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Rebecca Yarbrough
J. F. Teaff
J. J. Irving
Annie Miller
Ada Staubus
W. E. McNabb
T. W. Duffel
Bride-Elect Nancy Fields Feted in West Tenth Shower
Bride-elect Nancy Fields, engaged to James Edwin McClintock, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Cora England and Mrs. Thelma Reid at 7204 West Tenth. About 50 guests attended, with Mrs. England and Mrs. Reid serving and Mrs. F. W. Fields recording guest names.
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Cora England
Thelma Reid
England
West Tenth
Nancy Fields
James Edwin McClintock
J. G. McClintock
A. Jd. Fields
Reid
F. W. Fields
Thousands of British Housewives Boycott Fresh Vegetables
Wearing bows of white tape a symbol of the effort to bring down the cost of living thousands of British housewives began a boycott of fresh vegetables as part of the economic protest.
Prepare Junior for School Says Office of Education Pamphlet
David Taylor Mark summarizes a Federal Education Office publication guiding parents on preparing children for school. It outlines early home activities to boost health, curiosity, independence, and social skills, and explains how home and school work together to ease school entry.
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David Taylor Mark
Federal Security Agency
Office of Education
Hazel F. Gabbard
Office of Education Offers Educational Pamphlet Details
The Office of Education explains that the pamphlet covers color and number recognition, size and shape differences, and other suggestions available by request.
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Office of Education
Keeps sugar moist with apple trick in warm months
A tip suggests tucking a piece of raw apple into a jar of brown sugar to prevent drying and hardening during summer. The same method can refresh dried out cookies. The text also notes an American aluminum firm is seeking options on bauxite properties in Jamaica.
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Jamaica
Defrost Tips Cut Bills With Weekly Refrigerator Thaw
Defrost your refrigerator weekly to save on gas or electricity. An ice overload on the freezing mechanism causes more work and raises your bill. Regular defrosting reduces energy use and keeps the unit efficient.
Theaters to Show 14-Millimeter Films Across Norway
Small theaters across Norway will screen 14 millimeter films as promoters project a bright future for the venture in scattered communities. The plan envisions a network of venues bringing animated cinema to regional towns and surrounding areas.
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Norway
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Santa Momica
AAA Public
Taylor St
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Petunia
Bracken
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Santa FE
Pan- Harris
Fillmore
Kool-Aid Kkool-Aip
Tom M. Seay
Barfield
Globe-News
Sid Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Basilaccaio
Upshaw Music CO
Tyler ST
Philharmonic Hall
Cream Cake Foundation
Kathleen Mary Quinlan
Cosmetic Department
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