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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1956
Page
6
New York report describes 1956 swimwear trends focusing on modesty and shaping features. Built-in bras and girdles, higher necklines, and detachable collars mark the era. Boys shorts and slim lines add to the streamlined look with dotted and embroidered fabrics in cotton knits and wools.
A buyers guide describes sheer and textured curtains in pastel shades with metallic yarns and options from living room panels to nursery windows. Fabrics include cotton with stain resistance and Dacron blends. styles feature lace, net, stripes, florals, and motifs like birds, flowers, teddy bears, and tiny stars.
The French twist hairstyle, a hair roll up the back with smooth sides, suits many face shapes and necks. Expert stylist Ruel of Coiffures Americana demonstrates the method, noting home practice possible with observa tion, mirrors, and care, though skilled technique yields best results.
Practical notes on infant care and feeding are given in a dated voice. It mentions soft spots, safety needs, early milestones, and a quirky aside about a doctor and a picnic. The piece ends with travel ideas for parents and a casual nod to baby meals on planes.
Home furnishings preview at the International Home Furnishings market in Chicago shows flexible curved designs, rich woods, and modular pieces. Designers seek middle‑income appeal with walnut or cherry wood, marble accents, and multi‑use furniture while classic Early American and global influences shape the modern collection.
Women enduring hot weather report feet feel hotter than other body parts when shoes pinch or don open toes. Open shoe fit matters, as swelling worsens heat discomfort. Shop in cooler stores and afternoons to avoid swelling and ensure soles allow moisture escape. Leather soles and pores aid moisture elimination for relief.
A 125th anniversary tribute to the American steel wire industry notes how wire underpins modern clothing from bras and girdles to pins, hinges, and corsage frameworks. It traces wire usage from hoop skirts to 20th century lingerie and everyday items, detailing origins and broad applications.
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