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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1956
Page
16
A 15 year old asks if a mother should buy clothes to please a daughter or allow teen gatherings. The columnist urges supervised social activity at school and church groups, noting the mother’s caution aims at the girl’s welfare.
A Charleston Gazette reader asks about dating boundaries and first date kissing. Harriet Hale replies teens should decide for themselves but acknowledge parental care. a 17 year old seeks more privacy with a 24 year old, while others note fathers’ caution and the value of respectful discussion.
Doctors report that many tragic newborn defects are not inherited and outline eight steps to take before conception to help avoid heartbreak. Read The Uninsulted Child in the Ladies' Home Journal for guidance.
Members of Charleston Chapter No. 151 United Daughters of the Confederacy held their annual memorial service at Spring Hill Cemetery. Mrs. James C. Anderson led the program with Mrs. H. R. Mearns presiding. Graves of Confederate soldiers were decorated by Winnie Davis Chapter, Children of the Confederacy.
Miss Marie Swisher, senior employment interviewer for the West Virginia Department of Employment Security, urges students on Preparing For and Finding a Job. She stresses appearance, personality, and preparedness as keys to employability and notes many jobs for girls involve shorthand and secretarial skills.
New York reports a shampoo named Hair Blenso Color Shampoo claims to restore pigment inside the hair shaft to reverse gray. The product promises shiny, natural color by reintroducing the colored pigment, with users advised to wash for six weeks and condition the hair.
The Gazette features a recipe entry for Swedish Meat Balls submitted by Mrs. C. W. Raymond of Parkersburg. Her nephew's Swedish bride Helena says the dish has been in her family for over 100 years and offers a holiday style alternative to a fish heavy diet.
The page shares a Swedish meatball recipe using beef pork eggs potatoes crumbs and milk then cooks balls in fat and simmers in milk for 30 minutes. It also notes a Belle West Virginia candy plant starting last November with 3000 pounds daily capacity making stick candy and mints in multiple flavors by George Abner.
Residents and relatives travel for vacations and family events. Mr and Mrs Norval Ham and son John left for a two week Key West trip while Mr and Mrs Robert Brown visit in Santa Ana. Miss Keith Crocker returns from St Catherine's School to summer with her parents. Various other people plan trips to Martinsville Hollins College and Morgantown for graduations and family gatherings.
Committees were chosen and activities for the coming year were announced by members of the Kanawha Valley Assn. of Pharmacists Auxiliary at their Saturday meeting. The annual luncheon was held at Woodrum's Tea Room with guests Mrs. Charles B. Fischer and Mrs. Louis J. Azar in attendance.
Sgt Robert A Clubb spoke on The History of the Flag at the William Morris Chapter DAR gathering Saturday at Mrs Clyde White's home in St Albans. Hostesses Mrs C M Martin and Mrs J T Miller assisted. guest M Sgt Mabel A R Otten of South Charleston attended.
The Kanawha Country Club hosts a Women’s Golf Association event with low net scoring. Tee-off is scheduled for 9 a.m. Participants include Mrs. and other club members in a morning competition.
Rand Group members and guests from Trinidad and British Guiana attended a meeting at Mrs. John Lynch’s home. Mrs. Julia Lowery introduced the visitors who discussed home demonstration work in West Virginia and Trinidad. Mrs. Walter Winston spoke on Dad's Place in the Home as members displayed crafts.
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