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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1954
Page
8
Homemakers debate integration of a bulgy television with existing rooms. Designer Geraldine Service suggests dining room or kitchen as practical sites, corner placement for viewing, and blending the set with furniture through matching chests, open shelves, and balanced wall accessories.
The article offers practical and decorative ways to display Christmas cards. It suggests using a card holder shaped like a train, large fold-out Advent cards, and placing cards with greenery or candles on mantels, shelves, or behind wreaths. It also recommends framing ribbons and sprigs to integrate cards into wreaths, banisters, doors, and windows.
In choosing a coat the older woman must consider color fabric and styling. Heavy fabric adds weight and light colors make her look larger. Black navy or charcoal slim the silhouette and classic colors last several seasons. Favor loose fitting slightly flared coats with large collars and pocket flips. Try on coats in full length mirror and avoid skimping on material. If one coat is too small, select the next size.
Fashion notes highlight blouses with imaginative necklines and removable collars for versatility. Back detailing, fill-in necklines, and sail or peaked backs provide fresh silhouettes. Examples include Dorothy Korby striped cotton shirt with color yoke and a silky broadcloth blouse with a front closing and buckles.
The piece urges mothers to ease into postnatal changes without harsh dieting or extreme exercise. It recommends allowing children to explore toilet flushing with supervision and emphasizes involving the spouse in prenatal visits. It cautions against relying on wary relatives and notes evolving medical methods may differ from older family advice.
Paris reports Chanel designs for private clients emphasize an easy fitting casual silhouette. The 30-model collection uses heavy jersey and wool blends with midcalf hems, belted loose jackets, and two waistline pockets. Necklines feature wide open collars or shawl styles in fur or velvet trims.
An article warns that a salt free diet may cause water retention and thirst, risking health and appearance if done without medical advice. It notes the balance of sodium, potassium, and calcium is essential for heart action, and offers fashion commentary on postwar evening wear and daytime neutrals.
The piece urges considering friends' routines before calling. Ask to check with a spouse before inviting and call back the same day if you can. Respect nap times and TV viewing, and tailor calls to each person's habits to be considerate.
New York fashion notes highlight evening separates using non tarnishing silver and gold fibers to create shimmering effects. Designs by Nelly de Grab and Sportwhirl mix metallic tark and jersey with lame, featuring cross weave accents, pleated skirts, and silver latex trims for festive glamour.
A child nicknamed tomboy resists baths and dresses preferring dungarees and pigtails. Parents counter with grooming aids including Vienna imported soap toys like poodles elephants and bears to make washing a game.
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