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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1955
Page
8
A New York fashion overview shows spring dresses balancing slim lines with full petticoated skirts. Fabrics float in silks and chiffons as designers pair loge torsos with high empire lines while pleats and wrapped midriffs define day to evening shirtwaist looks with rhinestone accents.
Economic improvements drive the island to retain residents and attract backees. Migration to the United States fell from 69,000 in 1958 to 33,000 last year as the Employment and Migration Bureau builds training, test programs, and industry recruitment. Night English classes draw long waits while construction booms.
The guidance advises not lowering your voice or concealing what you say when a caller asks to talk about a subject you prefer not to discuss in the presence of a visitor. It suggests considering calling back later when time permits a private conversation.
Paris fashion reports a narrow neck and smooth top in hair trends. The grown-out bob with hair below the ears is set back with lacquer and a forward facing youthful line. Hats worn high on the crown enhance the upward line and reveal the face.
In her first spring collection Genevieve Fath presents accessories as whimsical as those by her late husband Jacques Fath. The line features stockings with Chantilly lace garter tops high necked short organdy nightgowns and blossoms decorated hats.
The text discusses how directors rely on a stereotype of the older woman as a funny, flamboyant character with a bold pattern dress and exaggerated mannerisms. It notes that seasoned actors can redeem the role, while less skilled performers rely on cheap laughs. It concludes mature women resist the caricature, favoring simple, classic styles, and can laugh at the stereotype without feeling targeted.
Move with Baby’s toys and familiar surroundings to ease transition. Arrange his old furniture where possible and invite friends in the same city. If relocating, introduce new friends slowly and consider a small plastic dish set for mealtime. Wipe the bib promptly to prevent sticky buildup and use sturdy metal measuring spoons as toys.
Daily wipe down keeps mirrors bright and walls dry. Air the room to remove moisture, air dry damp towels, and scrub fixtures with hot soapy water. Clean window curtains, radiators, and toothbrush holders weekly, and scrub the bowl with hot water and soap suds daily.
A U S Public Health Service task force trains in four countries under Foreign Operations Administration aid. Nurses Mable Emgee in Shiraz Iran recounts hiding from rioters and a haven in The Garden of Heaven. Lillian Bischoff in India dodges a bullock attack. Helen Roberts in Indo China aids war wounded in Saigon. Elizabeth Leeds endures Baghdad floods and Beirut nurse Margaret Willholt adapts to local customs to improve child welfare.
A guide for frugal decorating covers tweed textures and low cost upholstery ideas. It suggests using tweed rugs, fiber or fiber-and-rayon pieces, and flecks of color to brighten small spaces. Readers are advised to refresh an old rug before reuse and to borrow furniture when funds are tight.
The piece advises against blindly following fashion cliches. It suggests choosing styles that suit the individual, exploring ads from nearby towns for options, and using home tools like dyes and patterns to make outfits work. It encourages persistence and practical creativity in dressing.
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