Keep Busy Stay Young Says Silent Screen Star
CarMel Myers recalls silent film era pressures for beauty and anonymity. She notes makeup as assembly line, contrasts Garbo’s mystique with modern stars who reveal more, and argues women should stay active whether in business or charity to stay young and engaged.
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Informed Traveler Shares Cruise Wardrobe Tips
Mrs. Moore discusses versatile travel clothing for a South America cruise. She favors tailored windbreakers and sleeveless dresses with jackets, cotton fabrics, and a white black color plan. She notes ship amenities like folding ironing boards and onboard laundry, recommending bring-your-own cosmetics and compact layers for varied climates.
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New Blouse Pattern Trio Advertised For Fall Wardrobe
A vintage pattern offer presents three blouses in one design for skirts and wardrobe use. Features pattern No 0260 PATT-G-RAMA in sizes 12 14 16 18 20 with yardage details and a 35 cent coin request to Sue Binnett at the Troy Record.
Clothes Quiz by Beth Blair in a post‑career wardrobe guide
A reader asks how a 39 year old, five foot six, 140 pound woman can rebuild a small wearable work wardrobe after years at home. The column advises flattering simple lines, two basic dresses with accessories, and careful use of a bright plaid fabric for skirts or a jumper, noting age and family opinions while encouraging personal style.
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Food Dollar Will Go A Little Farther Next Year
Washington based report from UPI summarizes USDA forecasts for 1959 detailing modest declines in overall food prices due to higher meat and fruit supplies, with pork and poultry production rising. Beef and dairy markets see stable or slight price shifts, while vegetables and citrus expect abundance and cheaper fresh produce through spring.
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Mark Off Table For Measuring Material Readable inches marked
A reader notes marking inches on a work table used to measure materials. The marks remain readable after finishing coat is applied, aiding future projects.
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Christmas Tree Salesmen Find Honesty in Worcester
In Worcester Mass two men selling Christmas trees quit early on Christmas Eve but left a sign outside their shop promising honesty. They claimed to have sold 130 trees in stock and recorded receipts totaling 104.50 with expected 15.40 remaining as change. They cited improved tree quality as reason for not returning more.
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Tuxedo Trends Across Invested Youth Fashion
A torn wide text notes tuxedo buying as a wise investment for boys at school and young men. It traces budget concerns, lighter fabrics, shawl collars, and blends like rayon and mohair, with a shift from wool and a rise in color options while black remains common. Prices cited span postwar growth from millions to tens of millions in value.
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Overbuying Furniture Warns Decorator Advice
UPI reports Chicago interior designer Mario Heuer cautions against excess furniture. She urges restraint in rooms, prefers warm colors, balanced purchases, light draperies, and coordinated woods. She advises subtle nicks touched up, consistent accessories, and proper hanging to elevate style.
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Designs for Doing for James Hawkins Heavy Duty Bench
A historic Gazette style guide outlines building a heavy duty bench for James Hawkins. It describes a well braced frame from 2x4s, double crosspieces, glueing, fastening with bolts and washers, and clamping until set. It notes finishing steps and sending a stamped self addressed envelope for more plans.
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Park-o-Fun Felt Craft Ideas for Kids
PasY Felt CIFYS The Navember number of Park-o-Fun offers simple felt craft ideas for children. Projects include Shoes Shine Kellie Mitt Ear Muffs and other felt shapes. Instructions cover cutting, sewing, and decorating with appliqued felt pieces for wearable and display items.
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Soap and Water Best for Clean Skin
Women report soap and water as their best cleansing routine. A daily regimen includes washing with soap and water each morning and night, aiming for safe, refreshed skin.
Satin Pouches Festive Teetty Bays For Holiday Wear
Satin pouches and festive textures shine in holiday wear. Rayon satin fabrics in jewel tones like emerald ruby and champagne appear in new panels. Black and navy options complete the range for shop and dress outfits.
Fashion trends hint at coordinated resort wear
The note suggests matching gloves and handbag sets with coordinated hats and decorative accessories. It describes sun hats, butterflies, berries, and floral shapes designed for spring wear. Strong on style elements, it condenses a local fashion teaser.
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Gossamer Chiffons Remain In Fashion Trend
A fashion note traces ongoing use of sheer gossamer chiffons inspired by cobweblike textures on plants. The trend favors delicate transparent looks, with accessories and fabrics like organdie and milky jewelry hues expanding the style into hosiery and neckwear.
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Clues Across Puzzle Fragments From A Crumbling Page
A ragged clue list mixes wordplay and garbled phrases. It hints at a crossword style puzzle with strange phrases, misprints, and missing letters. Several entries reference weather, fashion, travel, and daily life, all jumbled in a noisy OCR fragment.
Puzzle contest rules and entry details from The Record Newspapers
Contest rules announce a word puzzle with eligibility and entry methods. Entries must be submitted on the official blank, by mail or in person to The Record Newspapers in Troy, before 5 pm Wednesday. Weekly prizes of 500 dollars paid to winners, with ties or no winner splitting or adding to next week’s prize. The judge’s decisions are final. entries become property of the paper.
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