Drowning toll rises with teen death and pool risks
Reader recalls four drownings including a 13 year old in a motel pool and two youths in a drainage ditch. Public Health Service warns of 350+ residential pool deaths this year without fencing, supervision, and water survival lessons. Poison control notes common child poisons and urges safety steps and Syrup of Ipecac availability.
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Medical World News
Richard E. Marlin
Public Health Service
N. Quincy St
Arlington
Virginia
Meadowbrook
N. Y
Field Mice Damage Tulip Bulbs
As you plant tulips this fall remember that moles do not eat bulbs. Field mice ruin bulbs by running through tunnels. To prevent loss, plant moth balls among the bulbs to deter both mice and moles. Moth balls last about a year and can be refreshed as needed.
Midi Coming Down But Mini Going Up
An article contrasts fashion trends with midi hemlines rising in coats and dresses for fall and winter, while minis retreat. It notes the distinction for readers unsure of the difference, hinting at designer collections and evolving style.
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Midi
Teenagers Spend 18 Billion in 1966 and 30 Billion by 1970
The Youth Research Institute reports U S teenagers spent 18 billion dollars in 1966 with projections they will reach 30 billion by 1970. The estimate highlights rising youth consumer power and market potential for brands targeting teens.
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United States
Youth Research Institute
Teen Forum on teaching kids to swim with patience
In a TEEN FORUM piece Jean Adams stresses a slow and reassuring approach to teaching children to swim. By the motel pool, parents avoid pressure, praise small gains, and accept fear reactions to help children become comfortable in water.
Spray Gun Cleaning Instructions From Solvent Routine
A spray gun requires cleaning with paint solvent. Clean solvent runs through the gun and wash the exterior. Distorted spray often means a dirty air cap that must be removed and washed in clean solvent. If air holes are plugged with dry paint, ream them carefully with a match stick or broom bristle.
Dried Fruit Heats Eases Wrapping Paper Removal
Dried fruit such as dates and raisins can be heated briefly in a slow oven to separate them. Heating makes the fruit pliable and allows easy removal of wrapping paper after it is warmed through.
Dazzling Paris Winter Gowns Highlight After Five Attire
Paris fashion reports call the winter collections dazzling especially after-5 pieces. Dior leads with jeweled shifts and new wrap ensembles while Lanvin features sequined embroidery. Chanel trends toward a bold gay palette with buttercup yellow Patou and red plum Ricci hues.
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Paris
Dior’s
Lanvin
Castillo
Dior
Coco Chanel
Patou
Ricci
Havana
Peony transplant timing and bloom expectations
Home gardeners learn peonies may delay blooming after transplanting, sometimes for up to three or four years, with fall work yielding bloom in a couple of seasons. Dividing causes shock. avoid deep planting, provide partial shade, and burn diseased buds.
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O.k
Rock Gardens Create Natural Looking Stone Displays
Rock gardens suit rocky or hilly land by using large weathered stones native to the area with the largest surface down and buried. After soil settles, plants should be dwarf or low growing and soil kept sandy and well drained. Annuals may fill in until permanent plantings establish to keep the scene natural.
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Penn State Horticulturists
Hoe Handle Marked With Red Stripes For Garden Rows
A simple garden measuring aid uses a paint marked hoe handle with three red circles. The stripes located at six inches one foot and three feet provide quick reference for row spacing while working the garden.
Dollar Day Healthtex Short Sets and More Deals
Wide sale items include Healthtex shorts sets and polos, sunsuits, play dresses, pajamas, waterproof pants, and toddler stock up options. Offers span boys and girls apparel from sizes 3 to 44, with dresses, slacks, jackets, and knits heavily discounted. Store hours extend to 9 PM on Tuesday Thursday and Friday.
Sprightly young girls vest suit from Basic Fashion 1967
Creative Woman offers a lean double breasted vest atop a bouncy flare skirt with four inverted pleats. Pattern No 8834 with Patt-O-Rama available in sizes 4 to 12 years. Cost 50c plus mailing. order Sue Burnett Troy Record New York address for Fall Winter 1967 issue.
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Ilerkerl
Fulton ST
Hyacinth and
Merri
Ernest G. Osborne
Jean Adams
Teen Forum
B. T
Maryland
Springfield
Massachusetts
SIM & CO
IM & CO
Broadway
2Nd ST
Troy
Nere
the Green Thumb
George Abraham
Rock Gardens
iKleinerts
Jr. Teen
Perma Press
Creative
Young
Third ST. Troy, N. Y
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