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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1955
Page
7
The article playful yammers about Margaret Latrobe doubting her upcoming marriage as her wedding date nears in June. The dress hangs cherished and the realities of planning weigh on her from flowers to the gift list while the family anticipates the big day.
DuPont Quilon treatment makes suede leather spot and water resistant and allows dry cleaning by ordinary methods. New jackets by Chief feature colorful knits and leather collars, with wide color choices. Durable smooth leather also cleaned with soap and water, expanding outdoor wear.
A beauty note advises a morning eye bath to refresh and wake eyes. It suggests applying pale green or blue shadow during the day and silver shadows over blue or green for evening use.
Dorothy Draper praises young homemakers for embracing simplicity and minimizing clutter. She notes the shift to easy care materials in fabrics and furniture, like painted valances and plastic upholstery, reducing maintenance and drudgery in modern homes.
Describes a 22 inch filet and regular crochet centerpiece pattern printed in the Bay Area Journal. Includes cotton sizes No 30 and bedspread weight, pricing 25 cents plus 5 cents extra for mailing, and mailing address for pattern order. Encourages catalog orders from Laura Wheeler for 1955 Needlecraft ideas.
Legal Notice No. 1308 announces sealed proposals for furnishing and delivering 3 4x4 water meters in Middletown Ohio. Bids due by noon June 27 1955 with a $50 certified check and contract execution within ten days of award.
A reader seeks help about a 26 year old brother Al who lives at home, avoids work, and receives parental allowances. The guidance urges emotional detachment, explains parental enabling, and advises prayer and wise leadership to spur change while acknowledging Al may reform if he acknowledges his problems and seeks help.
A town bride invites 200 guests to a simple church wedding with family hosted decor and a modest supper. The celebration features a 15 minute organ recital, a garden lobby reception, a home prepared cake, and inexpensive but memorable details. Future dinner menu ideas and a strawberry whip recipe follow for readers.
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