The Green Thumb Lettuce and Plant Care Tips
Matchless and Buttercrunch lettuce shine in heat and stay free from bitterness. Oak-leaf is harder to clean. House plants need proper watering and pest control for thrips and white flies. Salvia seed starting prefers warm temps, with varieties and growth heights listed. A reader asks about a shade tree. expert says wait six months and check for green tissue to confirm life.
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St John’s
America
Globe of Fire
Clara Redman
Green Thumb Clinic
Ans
Spring swindle alert by door to door con artists
The National Better Business Bureau warns that spring brings out con artists posing as repairers and door to door salesmen. Fraudulent offers for lawn care, termite work, tree services, and resurfacing promise bargains but often deliver high final costs and shoddy work. Read contracts carefully, obtain multiple estimates, and favor reputable local businesses.
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National
Better Business Bureau
National Better Business Bureau
Poor Mattress May Cause Sleeplessness
New York bedding experts warn that a poor mattress can cause increased tossing and turning at night. They advise trying a hot or cold glass of milk or cocoa before bed to reduce movements and promote a well rested morning.
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New York
UPS
Head Start program needs more funds and time
More money and more time are needed by the federal program for underprivileged pre-schoolers, Head Start, or this great attempt may be nullified, says Martin Deutsch, director of the Experimental Early Childhood Program at New York Medical College.
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New York
UPI
Martin Deutsch
New York Medical College
Senior Citizens Meeting at Averill Park in West Sand Lake
The Senior Citizens of Sand Lake and Poestenkill meet today from 1 to 4 p.m. at West Sand Lake Methodist Church. Rev. Roger A. Day invites all area seniors. dessert provided, bring own lunch. Dr. C Willard Greene will speak on Bird Watching, noting his 36 years with the State Conservation Department.
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Sand Lake
Poestenkill
West Sand Lake Methodist Church
Roger A. Day
Day
England
Greece
Holy City
John Ballantine
Herbert Shopland
Thomas Cipperly
Cipperly
C. Willard Greene
Greene
State Conservation Department
Bureau of Fishery
The
Conservation Department
Rensselaer County Junior Museum
Bridesmaids Adorned With Goya Length Empire Gowns
One of the latest fashions features bridesmaid gowns in a Goya length with a modern fair lady look. The Empire high waistline flows to the floor, creating an elegant silhouette.
Hartford hatmaker wins NASA contract for moon helmet
Anne Lary of Hartford earns NASA contract to design protective headgear for Project Apollo astronauts. She creates helmets with precise stitches and micrometer tolerances, working nights and weekends in a locked home studio after years in Paris and Boston fashion houses.
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Anne Lary
Hartford
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Mrs. Sary
Lary
Luton
Bedfordshire
England
Paris
Boston
Creative Woman Dress Pattern No. 8194 Spring 1965
Dainty princess dress pattern for girls 3 to 8 with sleeveless version and flower trim. Includes school version. sizes 3 to 8 years. Details for yardage and order via Sue Burnett Troy Record New York. 50 cents pattern plus 10 cents first class mail.
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Sue Burnett
The
Troy Record
Ave. of Americas
New York
N. Y
Basic Fashion
Complete Pattern Magazine
Hair Care and Style Advice From Readers
A reader advocates brushing and scalp oil to improve thin hair and warns against water rinses during combing. A 54 year old suggests black and blue wardrobe options with white hair. A woman asks about hand polish colors and aging. A third offers a plan for diet, girdles, and activity to look youthful and ready for Europe travel.
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N.J
M. W
Europe
Practical Gift Welcome To Graduates
Practical gifts for graduates and spring brides include jewelry and accessories. Pearl necklaces remain a top choice in white cream pink and gold tones with fashionable versatility for earrings brooches bracelets rings and necklaces. Golden pearls reflect general gold jewelry trends and suit sun kissed skin and various outfits from gowns to dresses.
Pink Toned Bathroom Color Ideas Suit Complexion
The color scheme for a bathroom should flatter skin tones and create a relaxing backdrop. Pink rose and coral are kindest, greens and gold suit many, but yellow greens can wash you out. For a small room match wood work to walls, add a contrasting ceiling, and choose two accent colors for towels and accessories. Add stripes or florals in the same hue to differentiate family towels. Consider matching wicker items to walls or curtains and add storage with johnny-poles.
New Spring Furniture Brings Retro Chrome and Fresh Colors
The feature highlights stressed comfort and easy care with chrome reviving a 1930s look on steel tables and curio cabinets. Wall mirrors echo the era while upholstery mixes corduroy with bold color contrasts and quilted dimensional fabrics. Embroidery adds a hand crafted touch and knit laminated stretch fabrics join caprolan nylon latex foam and cotton knit in cloth upholstery.
Chemist Endorses Quick Snap-Back for Hands
A hand cream chemist says hands recover quickly with proper care. Soak hands in lukewarm water with a drop of oil, pat dry, then apply cream after any water exposure. Use lukewarm water and moisturizers to prevent chapping from detergents.
The Family Scrapbook by Dr Ernest G Osborne
The article discusses adolescent self image and peer acceptance. It urges parents and teachers to support youths by providing activities such as dancing lessons and a welcoming home or school environment and by offering a listening ear to concerns.
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Junior
Bedrooms Bigger In Most New Homes
New York report notes larger bedrooms are now standard in new houses as homebuyers seek bigger beds. FHA standards have been tightened to require bigger bedroom sizes, according to the Sleep Institute of the Spring Air Mattress Company.
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New York
UPI
Federal Housing Administration
Sleep Institute of the Spring Air Mattress Company
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George
King ST
ALERS
Troy
Averill Park
Lady Milliner
Hartford, Conn
United States
Moon
Creative
Beaty
By Lynn Elson
Ernest G. Osborne
Blue Cross Reports
Blue Cross
Charles A. Brind
Blue Cross Board of Directors
Eucene
D. Doerr
Everett R
Aca
Vincent T, Evan
James A, Fitzpatrick
G. Howard Gov.to
Jacos H. Herzoc
Joan P. Hirtz, Jr. Willliam G
Staincer Tuomas
V. Kenney
Russell W, Scorretp
Harry Stolar
Reginald H, Stratton
Associated Hospital Service OF Capital District
Washington Avenue
Albany, N. Y
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