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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1952
Page
9
Advice column on dressing with taste and restraint warning against overconfidence in clothing choices. Encourages evaluating each purchase for how it enhances or detracts from appearance and life, with tips on selecting foundation garments and avoiding fashion missteps. Sunday: Race bulges.
Muriel Lawrence recounts a family moment in the Hammonds household where five year old Alan defies his mother and calls her stinky and scabbapehead. The father diffuses tension with humor while planning future discipline as the scene hints at parental moral testing.
Inez Cooke suggests adding a dab of butter on top after draining hot spaghetti or macaroni and stirring gently until melted to keep noodles from clumping together.
In a quiet family scene, Alan’s resolve to avoid punishment is paired with a tender farewell as his grandmother visits. He shares a new creative phrase sparked by her care, and she begins plans to send a pencil box, sealing a memorable, affectionate goodbye.
The piece advises parents to provide ample toy storage within a child’s reach and suggests unpainted bookcases with bright clay tile for durability and visibility. Open shelves help youngsters keep toys in sight and accessible.
Wardrobe planning should match activities and environments. Corwell specialists urge considering climate, customs, work and recreation, and choosing versatile pieces. A neutral base dress with a bright scarf works for daytime wear, while festive jewelry upgrades evening outfits.
The article praises versatile dining chairs that blend dining room style with living spaces. It suggests using chairs as pull-up seating in the living room or for desk duty, saving extra chairs and expanding seating without clutter. It notes trim upholstered chairs solve the old problem of “make-do” seating when moved around.
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