Supply guide and novelty items in a mid-century consumer roundup
A miscellany of home economics tips and product blurbs from a HUD style pamphlet. It mentions supplementing retirement with part time work, hobby profits, storage containers, a new razor blade, and Loop the Loop stockings with garter-attachment design. Reading suggests a general consumer advice and product showcase tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal
Burlington-Cameo
Open House Presidents Set New Year Greetings Tradition
The article notes how the first President established open house on January 1 and how Martha Washington continued the custom for seven years in Philadelphia. It details receptions by John and Abigail Adams in the White House, and Thomas Jefferson hosting open house in 1804 with the Marine Band and ample refreshments, followed by other presidents maintaining the New Year’s Day social custom with Washington leaders and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Washington
National Capitol
Philadelphia
John
Abigail Adams
White House
Washington, D. C
Thomas Jefferson
Washington
Georgetown
Marine Band
Want Ads Offer Quick Cash for Attic Finds
The Hillside Times invites readers to place want ads for cash on items like toys furniture and odd valuables. Ads mention Blue Lustre carpet products hardware services and home goods plus several contact numbers for selling used appliances furniture and job offers including factory help and house work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside Times
Lawn Mower Repairs and Snow Blower Service Ad
Snow blowers repaired and lawn mowers sharpened and repaired. Call after 5 PM and all day Saturday. Pick up and delivery service available. 686-5889. Lawn mower repairs with pickup and delivery. Prompt service. Tree surgery offered by Mike Powell 355-4339.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Powell
You Want a carpenter and general contractor ad
F Haven berger of building repairs general contracting roofing cabinet work offers free estimates. No job too large or too small. Call EL 3 6227 after 3 pm. For rent a 4 room apartment in Hill Side with heat and hot water provided at moderate rent call 926 4138. Furnished room wanted for a girl student at Newark State College near campus call 247 9018.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
F. Havenberger
Hille Side
Newark State College
Consumer protection guidance for older adults and housing recalls
The text outlines how victims of fraud or unfair sales practices can seek help from city, state, or federal authorities, with emphasis on social security and avoiding scams. It highlights resources from the Administration on Aging, the Better Business Bureau, and USDA Publications, plus guidance from the President's Committee on Consumer Interests and the HUD retirement housing list, including addresses to obtain copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Administration On Aging
Better Business Bureau
Public Inquiries Office
Hew Building South
Independence Avenue
Washington, D.C
President's Committee On Consumer Interests
Office of Information
Department of Agriculture
Department of Housing and Urban Development
United States
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