Group Flies Back From Acapulco Trip Heads Local Daughters of 1812
A group led by Mrs. Henry R. Wofford returned from a week in Acapulco including Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Thomson jr and others. Mrs. Robert H. Parkinson was elected president of Captain Augustus Jones chapter, United Daughters of 1812, at a recent waste supper. New officers include Mesdames Neighbors Coleman Grissom and others. Delegates to the state council were named for the Dallas meeting. The group has sent magazines to hospitals, books to the American Merchant Marine Library, and a box of toys and clothing to Carr Creek, Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Parkinson
Augustus’ Jones
United States Daughters of 1812
Henry R. Wofford
Mesdamey Camille Neighbors
A.M. Lyons
Richard G. Halter
W. P. Coleman
John Grissoma
FE. H. Meoney
Iaure Museey
Alice Neighborn
State Council
Dallas
Mesdames Grissom
Coleman
Biooney
John S. Hammond
Ho3pitals
American Merchant Marine Library Assh
Librarles
Aswell
Carr Creek
Kentucky
Pepsodent Tooth Paste Promises Film Removal
Woolworths ad urges brushing after meals with Pepsodent to remove film and fight enamel erosion and bad breath. Claims unique formula and polishing agent not matched by rivals, urging customers to buy at Cosworth’s with prices listed 10¢, 25¢, 43¢ and 59¢.
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Lok
Petsodent
Pepbodent
Cosworth’s
Breath Freshening Ad Promotes LISTERINE Antiseptic
An ad fragment extols EXO bright light fear breathless charm and kissable appeal. It touts LISTERINE antiseptic to prevent halitosis, urging morning and night rinses before dates for lasting freshness. Woolworths lists 10g, 25, 434, 694.
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Woolworth's
Dating Your Dentist and Dental Cream Promotion
A promotional piece urges readers to use Colgate's Dental Cream after meals to prevent tooth decay. It cites dental authorities and hundreds of case histories, advising purchase at Woolworth's in 10¢, 25¢, 48¢, or 59¢ sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colgate
Woolworth’s
Colgates
Colgate’s
New Lady Esther Creme Make-Up At Woolworths
A period ad touts Lady Esther Creme Make-Up as glare proof and waterless, applied with fingertips, leaving skin glowing under daylight or artificial light. Promises quick transformation and compliments, with Woolworths selling ETIQUET at 25¢ to 89¢ plus tax.
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Woolworth’s
Esther
Ae Wentworth’s
Lady Esther Completh
Woolworth's
Emily
Bequet
SOFSKIN CREME PROMISES smooth skin and kissable hands
An ad extols SOFSKIN CREME for smoothing dry skin after application and claims a noticeable difference. It suggests Woolworths as a place to buy and promises a kissable hand effect and radiant hair when using PRELL shampoo.
Fresh Dial soap debuts at Woolworths for 28 cents
A spirited ad touts Dial soap from Woolworths promising lasting freshness and odor control. It claims Dial removes perspiration odor and bacteria, keeps clothes feeling clean and fragrant, and targets daily use for both men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolworth's
Woolworth’s
Save That Smile and Anytheny Teeth From Cavities
An advertisement explains how COLGATE TOOTH POWDER helps prevent decay by removing dust and film while neutralizing mouth acids. It promises teeth cleaning beyond the tongue and highlights a pleasant taste. Available in 20¢, 25¢, and 8% size at Woolworth's.
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Colgate
Ac Worlworth
Cashmere Bouquet Lipstick on Budget at Woolworth’s
Woolworth's advertises CASHMERE BOUQUET LIPSTICK with a texture that clings and a matte finish. It offers two sizes at 10¢ and 26¢ plus tax and promises shade choices to suit complexions, appealing to budget conscious shoppers seeking affordable beauty.
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Ani
Woolworth's
Woolworth’s
Mirror of Your Mind reflects social climbing in work choices
In Lawrence Gould's Mirror of Your Mind sourced from Education and Psychological Measurement, Dr. Max M. Levin notes that many seek prestige through unsuitable occupations, causing strain and failure. He argues vocational advice should assess genuine interest versus desire for status, warning against relying on ego recompensa and urging meaningful work under supervision to boost life enjoyment.
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Max M. Levin
Sudden insanity not a rising cure, says Dr Weinberg
A Chicago physician argues sudden insanity is not a cure, noting it is easier to treat and more likely to undergo spontaneous recovery. Dr. S Kirson Weinberg of Chicago presented findings to the American Association for the Adjacent of Science after studying a group of schizophrenic cases, indicating a retreat from clear prognosis.
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S. Kirson Weinberg
Chicago
American Association For the Adjnaent of Science
Baby feeding advice to end milk heavy diet
A reader letter argues that a one year old fed mainly milk sleeps poorly and resists solid foods. Health columnist Myrtle Meyer Eldred recommends reducing milk, introducing vegetables, fruits, cereals, meat, dairy in moderation, and using vitamin B products to boost appetite. A leaflet No 26 Diet From One to Two Years is offered. Tomorrow: Big Bully May Be Tamed As Playmate.
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Myrtle Meyer Eldred
Mrs Burnett Ends Visit Ends Return From Morriston Ark
Mrs Edward Burnett returned home Saturday from Morriston Arkansas where she had visited her parents Mr and Mrs T D Rauch for two months. Mr Burnett spent ten days there during the Christmas holidays.
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Edward Burnett
Morriston
Ark
Myr
T. D. Rauch
Mr. Burnett
Daily Horoscope for Watnendar to Septembers 1959
Horoscope notes a general focus on love, career, and study for signs including Virgo and Capricorn, with advice on patience and effort. It highlights periods April to May for personal growth, August for partnerships, and September for practical matters, urging balanced action and persistence. It mentions Jupiter’s influence guiding future plans and cautions about financial adjustments and health.
Bright Shawl brunch honors provisional transfers and St Patrick's day decor
The Junior League board met Feb 23 and announced a Bright Shawl brunch at 11 a m to honor provisional transfers who completed their course in the last two years. Arrangements are led by Mesdames Jimmie Dick Anstey Douglass Quereau and Carl Jociusch. St Patrick's day decorations will be featured. Miss June Knox was elected corresponding secretary of the Mental Hygiene society. she is a Texas WU daughter, a junior psychology student, and a member of Gamma Phi Beta and the Racket.
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Bright
Iprovisionals
Mesdames
Jimmie Dick Anstey
Douglass [Quereau
Carl Jociusch
June Knox
Mental Hygiene Society
Texas WU
Mre
Nona Hart Knox
Gamma Phi Beta
Racket Clay
Marian Martin Pattern Book Offer for Spring Fashion
Merion Meat ad copy blends sewing pattern sales with Marian Martin patterns for toddlers and women. It promotes patterns 9470 and others, describing styles, yardage, sizing, and a request to send 25 cents for a pattern and 15 cents for a pattern book, with a free handbag pattern in the book. The notice directs mailing to Marian Marto care of Light Pattern Dept in San Antonio Texas.
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Marian Marto
Care of Light Pattern
San Antonio
Texas
Marian Martin
Furniture trends shift to compact and colossal pieces
A Chicago preview by The American Furniture Mart shows spring trends in home furnishings with smaller scale silhouettes and slim storage pieces alongside oversized coffee tables and 7 foot sofas. Narrow chests, modular tables, and configurable seating reflect flexible room design and evolving consumer tastes. The article notes varied sofa sizes and optional extensions, signaling a market pivot toward both space efficiency and grand styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armenalia
Chicago
American Furniture Mart
John F. Dille Co
George Washington birthday talk at Ft Sam Houston
Col E I Poland will be the first speaker at the Army Civilian club event honoring George Washington’s birthday at 7 30 p m Friday in the Fort Sam Houston Officers club. Topic given as The Verbage of Our Country and program led by Mrs Arthur R Gaines with publicity by Mrs Hartung and Mrs Hoffmin. Births and celebrations noted include Edward Donald Bonzella born Jan 31 in Newark N J with brother Frank Michael and grandparents Mrs Ernestine Meza and Frank W Donzella.
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Poland
Col
E. I
George Washington
Ft. Sam Houston
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Acapulco
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E d Basse Jr
Fraies
Arthur Seeligeon Jr
Woolworths
Exo
Sofskin Kreme
Prelil
Woodworth’s
Mae
Lawrence Gould
Alrooat
King Features Syndicate
Mrs. Burnett
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Jeanine
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Uriben
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Mavage
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Designing Woman
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