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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1956
Page
1
LOS ANGELES reports that California adopts the nationwide trend of a shaft silhouette as the spring fashion feature. The piece notes a broad shift toward streamlined shapes and minimal detailing across retailers and street styles.
A feature on man-made mink fabrics blends dynel and orion to mimic real fur, offering light warm moth-proof options for jackets stoles and negligees. It notes colors like silver-blue and wide fashion shifts from Paris to New York with California styles favoring form-fitting lines and mermaid swimsuits. It also covers broader 1956 fashion trends including beachwear ensembles and vibrant color palettes, plus home tips on vacuum bottles and ceramic tile care.
Early advice urges gardeners to order seeds now for vegetables flowers and grasses. Details include seed counts per pound for Kentucky bluegrass redtop colonial bent and various fescues plus recommended sowing rates and a reminder West Virginia seed bags must show seed analysis to prevent fraud.
A home guide urges preparing the bathroom before expected visitors. It advises towels soap and grooming items ready half an hour prior, a vanity check in all locations, and a clean mirror and bath area. It notes pets can shed hair and suggests hiding odds and ends for a tidy, guest friendly wash space.
Dorothy Ror reports on La Homa Pringle of Dallas a mother of two and editor of Young Set who argues today’s teens are more self reliant and mature than previous generations while parents lag behind in evaluating their children She notes a boy quit smoking and stresses teens seek respect trust and less nagging from adults in a faster paced world
A survey of tasters praised new oatmeal molasses cookies for flavor and texture. The recipe yields crisp chewy cookies, stored well in tins, and popular with both young and old. Budding bakers are directed to beat ingredients in one bowl and bake 8 to 10 minutes at 375.
The living room type of kitchen now includes a laundry area with washer and gas dryer. Surveys show homemakers prefer a main floor laundry and some older homes are converting back porches pantries or breakfast rooms to laundries.
Budget friendly Easter hat bars offer floral accents for spring costumes. Flower covered clip hats, built on bicycle clips, are popular nationwide. A double crescent floral hat with adjustable sizing and a puff of French veiling completes an Easter outfit or cock tail dress.
Ey e level oven and broiler cooking grows in popularity with homemakers valued as the main boosters. The method keeps food in sight without constant checking and reduces cleanup after spills.
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