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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1949
Page
7
A columnist recounts humorous pranks observed on women's hats and corsages. Examples include a turban with striped gold and black creating a zebra-like impression and stage flowers that seem to sprout from a speaker’s neckline, illustrating optical illusions.
New York fashions combine grandma’s satchel and modern accessories for fall bags. Designers announce calfskin options in wine russet and cypress green with leather frames and gable top dagger closures. Shoulder bags fuse dagger and roof top motifs with streamlined shapes.
Dr. Lewis Radcliffe of the Oyster Institute of North America hails the 1949 oyster season as one of the best on record. Grapes are expected to be abundant in September, with USDA predicting heavy supplies of California table grapes. The piece also offers budget menu suggestions featuring clam chowder, fried oysters, veal, and varied sides, aimed at easing mothers’ meal planning.
Tomorrow's meals outline breakfast with grapes oatmeal raisin toast butter fortified margarine coffee milk luncheon features oyster stew pilot biscuit coleslaw stewed pears peanut cookies tea milk dinner offers meat stuffed cabbage parsley potatoes broiled tomato rye bread butter fortified margarine prune pie cream coffee milk
A reminder to smoke considerately in public spaces. Do not flick ashes or drop litter. use an ash tray and dispose of smoking waste properly to mirror courteous behavior found in private living areas.
Dear Nancy offers guidance to teens on moderating practical jokes while preserving popularity, handling a marriage talk with a steady, and dealing with a dating rival nicknamed the “she wolf.” The column urges awareness of audience reaction, sensitive communication, and assertive social strategies.
Jenny admits her feelings for Ted and teases his reaction as they plan a sunny day together. A casual ride in a taxi follows, setting a festive mood and a sense of promising possibilities.
A young woman asks if petting before marriage is wrong and if it can cost a relationship. Dear E B responds that petting is playing with fire, risks respectability, and may affect outcomes, noting social judgments and the danger of casual intimacy.
A fragment discusses how a woman remains closely connected within her network, being drawn to certain influences in her own community. It hints at social dynamics and personal susceptibility shaping associations and actions.
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