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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1950
Page
8
Practical home guidance advises designing a dedicated cleaning center with accessible storage. Plan a seven by four by two feet closet near or in a convenient area for shelving, broom hooks, vacuum attachments, and daily cloths. Use door hooks and sealed bags to organize brushes, hoses, and supplies.
The article introduces complex dance figures for swing partners. It explains the ladies chain starting across the net and moving to the opposite gent with right and left hand holds, the partner turning, and the gentleman guiding the turn with a hand on her back.
A historical dance description by Margot Mayo explains the ladies chain and a two couple gate figure. It details two and four person variants with diagrams and steps, including crossing the set, turning, and completing a half right and left before finishing in home positions.
A new washable satin fabric blends spun rayon and cotton offering strong drape and subdued luster. It features rough texturing in varied colors, durable wear, dimensional stability, and compares favorably to silk at moderate prices. Available in solid colors and prints, with higher prices for prints.
A nervous guide to meeting your boyfriend Tommy’s family at a dinner. The hostess mother leads, aims to put you at ease, while you respond graciously and show interest. Focus on listening, commenting on details, and letting them see you like them, easing pre dinner jitters.
A reader asks Miss Blair how to salvage a stained taffeta dress by converting it to a sleeveless style or by inserting new raglan sleeves. Suggestions include masking stains with armhole bands, using crisp fabrics, and matching trims for a cool summer garment.
Adorable pattern 7055 offers a yard and a half of 3 inch fabric for two outfits in sizes 1 2 3 and 4 with easy to read charts and complete directions. Send twenty cents to The Troy Record Household Arts Dept for pattern parts transfers and instructions. Also includes bridal gown ideas and suggestions for coordinating colors for a September wedding.
A columnist shares a reflection on parenting from a five year old's remark about being left alone to grow up. The piece argues children need chances to be independent with safe supervision and that early autonomy helps them learn to cope in the wider world.
The boater style, a straw sailboat silhouette, gains popularity in 1950 fashion as designers push a forward brim look. Milliners showcase varied crowns and brims, from casual rough straw to fancier versions in pink straw, pink velvet, and decorative plumes.
The article details slender suit silhouettes with knee-skimming coats, revised sleeve lengths, and the use of white jewelry to accent outfits. It highlights fitted jackets with hip drape, minimal waist emphasis, and white bead jewelry, chalk-white earrings, and bright chintz accessories including handbags, gloves, and parasols. It also describes a side-wrap coat in tweed with a wide front closure sweeping under one arm.
A short note suggests keeping a box of dried apricots for after school snacks. It also recommends prunes and raisins as easy, ready-to-eat options for children.
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