18 Jul 1958
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1958
Page
1
Draperies upgrade room luxury with wall to wall fabric and ready made scenic panels. Fluorescent lighting behind a valance across one width enhances color and depth, while wall washing highlights textures. Under-cab lighting options offer affordable or wired solutions for easy control.
A humorous column depicts a woman’s claimed knack for self repairing objects with everyday tools and clever hacks. The narrator jokes about male expectations and highlights the woman’s practical fixes from a trash can to a squeaky odor board, noting reactions from a bemused partner.
Designs for Living discusses weatherproofing an outdoor dining setup with a smooth lowloft cover for a picnic table and benches. It highlights using weighted fabric, triangular corner pockets, and curtain weights to hold the cover in place against wind. The piece notes colors and patterns and mentions a way to obtain more information via a stamped self addressed envelope to Rita Brown.
Guide explains rolling a full petticoat into a tubular form and covering with a nylon stocking to save space and reduce wrinkling. It notes different packing needs for full skirts versus slim skirts and suggests stacking methods for efficient travel.
A damaged ad fragment promotes a Scully Shoe Polish contest promising a $10,000 grand prize and $5,000 savings prize in a misread nationwide sweepstakes. It touts a “Treasure Hunt” in every box and urges purchasing now, with unclear quotes and garbled names.
Postal order form for pattern 8255 PATT-O-RAMA from Sue Burnett at The Troy Record New York. Sizes 12 to 22 include fabric yardage and price details. Requires NAME ADDRESS and STYLE NUMBER with zone. Catalog mentions Basle Fashion magazine for women who sew, price 35 cents.
Betit Blair offers a vintage college wardrobe guide focusing on classic separates and practical pieces. Emphasizes planning a budget, selecting versatile items, wash and wear blouses, bulky sweaters, jumpers, and a few dresses for social occasions for a student near New York.
Dr Ernest G Oshorne discusses how children differ within families and cautions against forcing uniform traits. He notes temperaments vary, urging balanced guidance to foster desirable qualities without overdoing it. The piece also warns of dangers from accessible medicines and the need to lock medicine chests to protect kids.
New York fall millinery showcases Empire look with empire crowns and forward brims. Exotic feathers in pink orange and white vulture dramatic hats. mohair, dyed furs, and velvet cloches highlighted. Designers like Adolfo and Lilly Dache offer bold shapes, from bubble domes to high crowns, with vivid colors and forward lines.
Ceil Chapman presents fall winter silhouettes built on sheath lines with back panels dimpling at the hip or hemline for drama. Empire felt bands and seaming create flowing skirts, plus two waistline skirts. Evening wear features brocade beaded sheets and peau de soie fabrics with jewel-toned liners.
Brawell presents a daytime cocktail fashions collection with Empire inspired jackets and high waistlines. Dresses feature trapeze lines and bow bands with rose and floral silks, while two piece brocade theater suits appear with matching jackets. Formal gowns include slim sheath styles and a gold satin coat over a yellow dress.
Fashion notes describe globe shaped elements guiding fall winter styles. Designers call rounded bat shapes in fur and lining pieces globe shapes. The term is used to name jam like fringe and empire sheath silhouettes becoming popular this season.
Parents are on the hook again this time it is mother and neat. It seems being a chip off the old block may mean that mother isn t neat. In her appearance and conscientious grooming habits a daughter may follow her example. So, mother not only needs to seek mature beauty for herself but for the watchful children around her.
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