Spring shopping thrills spread through local shops
Shoppers flock to KIEP S, Boston Store, Clover Farm, Litchfield, Block and Kuhl, Dinet, and Adler's as spring merchandise arrives. Displays offer china patterns, automatic bridge score pads, fresh dresses, hats, gauntlets, perfumes, and orange fruit touted for colds. Claude Allen oversees Clover Farm showings, with evolving window scenes drawing crowds.
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Kiep’s
Boston
Dear Miss Mason line seeking old flame guidance
A reader confesses giving up the first beloved for another and laments not loving the second. She asks what to do and whether to contact the first man if seen in public to gauge his interest.
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Miss Mason
Age Gap Dilemma in Advice Column
Dear Miss Mason suggests futile efforts to win back a older love and recommends pursuing a new partner. Maizie notes a 30 year old man dating a 14 year old girl is a too great age difference.
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Miss Mason
Blondie
Maizie
Dear Miss Mason: A Love Triangle Reads Like Trouble
A reader asks how to handle unrequited affection as a man she likes is constantly followed by another suitor. The letter describes tension, worry, and seeking guidance on romance etiquette.
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Miss Mason
Puzzled Troubled by Private Conversation Lines
A fragment suggests a tense moment with someone named Puzzled seeking a chance to speak alone. The dialogue hints at anxiety and a desire to confront or “shake” the other person, leaving the exact context unclear.
Dear Miss Mason Advice on engagement and rivals
A reader seeks guidance on breaking an engagement after learning of her fiancé's dates with another woman. The adviser suggests patience and watching for clearer signs before acting.
Their Just Due Dear Miss Mason Note on Dating Etiquette
A reader asks if it is essential to take a girl out. The advice says it is the nice thing to do if circumstances permit, but notes that dating should fit one’s budget and social expectations.
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Miss Mason
How to Celebrate a Tenth Wedding Anniversary
The couple plans a tenth anniversary party and weighs who should host, seating versus buffet, and gift expectations. The adviser notes that guests will likely bring gifts if invited thoughtfully and suggests practical hosting options and budget-minded meal formats.
Petite Marmite Soup Bake
A dated recipe outlines a vegetable soup bake with carrots onions string beans and butter. It specifies heating stock with vegetables then mixing with hot water browning breadcrumbs in butter and sprinkling Parmesan before baking at 400 degrees for fifteen minutes.
The Reason for the Party and Buffet Supper Note
The passage discusses how guests need not be told the celebration reason. It notes inviting others to a party may be similar in cost to a seated or buffet supper. The buffet option is highlighted as easier for a maidless household.
Etiquette on Weekends and Gift Etiquette
Advice on whether to bring a gift to an employer's home for a weekend. Recommends flowers or candy as acceptable options but also notes gifting is not required. Suggests writing a courteous bread and butter letter after returning home.
Color Pairings For Navy Dress With Gray Coat
A navy dress and accessories pair well with a gray coat. Gray can be matched with light brown and certain slate or charcoal shades. A gray hat and gray shoes work with the coat but darker shoes suit the dark dress. consider overall balance.
Attending drill and dance next week
E R 1 asks how to classify the event and what to wear. Plan: ask the event organizer or supervisor whether it is a formal or informal drill party and follow their dress guidance. In absence of guidance, choose neat civilian attire or military dress uniform if allowed.
Dress etiquette for social event invitations
The advice suggests asking the host or inviting young man to learn the dress code. If he attends in uniform or a business suit, choose a dinner dress with an evening wrap for the evening. If he is present all night in a suit, a Sunday night dress is appropriate.
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