Net playpens favored by readers in letters page
A series of reader letters argues mesh and net playpens are superior to wooden ones for safety and practicality. Supporters state lighter storage, easier travel, and reduced injury risk, with several mothers citing examples of children climbing or bumping heads less on net designs. Readers invite further Child Care questions for the column.
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Net
Billy
Patt
Susan McM
R. W
Jean M
Never compromise with reality motto shocks college talk
A Boston college group adopts Never compromise with reality as a motto describing youth immaturity. The piece argues such a stance collapses under real life as exams bills budgets jobs and paydays force constant compromises. It frames college life as learning that major life issues resolve by balancing realities rather than clinging to idealism.
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Boston
Shirtdress Trend Covers Day to Night Wear
In 1967 the shirtdress dominates the wardrobe with silk and chiffon textures. Sleeves are rolled high for smart daytime looks and evenings end with crepe and cotton prints. Collect styles in crisp cotton checks and dotted fabrics for versatile grooming.
Teen Forum Advice From Jean Adams
A reader asks how to make people who hate her like her and prove femininity. The advice: stay kind, smile, be friendly, and dress and act feminine. She should feel feminine herself to project it to others.
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Ottawa
Canada
Jean
Everett
Washington
Pantsuits take fresh shape for the summer season
New York fashion notes say pantsuits return with cropped pants and varied silhouettes. Designers feature culottes knickers bloomers short pants and pant dresses with belts and matching skirts. Fabrics include permanent press blends and wrinkle free rayons in bold prints and whites with browns.
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New York
NEA
The Family Scrapbook Summer Work
Dr Ernest G Osborne notes the burden of highly organized modern life reduces time for family projects. The piece argues for practical summer tasks to strengthen bonds, encouraging simple crafts, storytelling, and shared chores to preserve family history and values.
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Ernest G. Osborne
Slip Glasses In Water Edgewise
Glassware care tip advises slipping drinking glasses into hot water edgewise to extend life and avoid cracking. Warns against bottom-first insertion as it can cause breakage. Also discusses youth work experiences and labor exchange efforts to provide meaningful jobs for young people before leaving school.
Several Years Use Possible In Trousseau
A trousseau, if well planned and organized, can last several years with replacements as needed, says the Consumer Service Division of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. Plan your shopping meticulously to avoid mistakes.
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International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
Saving Spring Plants for Future Blooms
Potted hyacinths and jonquils can live on after tops die. Remove bulbs from cracks, dry in a cool shaded place. Plant outdoors in early fall. They may be weak the next year but will produce beautiful blossoms for years afterward.
Keep Track Of Hems In Clothing Care
Do not pin ripped hems unless urgent as pins can damage fabric pull threads or snag stockings. Monitor garments closely to spot hems beginning to rip and act before further damage occurs.
Designers Use Unusual Patterns in Fabrics and Colors
Designers embrace bold fabric mixes such as cotton with silks and wool crepe with chiffon. Daywear features jersey and lace with chiffon, while evening looks pair navy jersey with silk chiffon skirts. Navy lawn costumes spark with white, and French designers test bright prints on nylon tights for the mini skirt set, including red and green circles on white.
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Jersey
Color and mood drive taste in cars and drinks
A study by Canada Dry on color appeals to youth explains how green bottles and yellow accents shape a grapefruit drink's image. It links color choices to perceptions of youth, cheerfulness, and mystery, and notes teen soda consumption. It also offers color guidance for gifts and fashion, with associations for red, blue, violet, white, and more.
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New York
Canada Dry Corp
Sev
Simple Dress Sells Versatile Daytime Style No 1495
Creative woman smart simplicity makes this dress suitable for any time of day. Features include a yoke cut in one with sleeves, a side buttoned bodice and concealed front pockets. Sizes 10 to 20. bust 31 to 40. size 12 has 32 bust. Order via Sue Burnett in The Troy Record with 50 cents plus 10 cents mailing.
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Sue Burnett
The
Troy Record
Ave
New Watches for Active Sports Seeks Rugged Service
As the sporting season begins, readers are offered watches built for rugged active use. These timepieces tell time and date automatically, include a 60 minute timer, luminous dial hands, and a sweep second hand. They are waterproof for swimming.
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William G. Crook
M.D
Meguat
Dad
Stratolounger
America
R. C. Reynolds Co., Inc
RIVER
Troy Tees
Jean Adams
Teen Forum
Weight Watchers Inc
Troy
Macy's
Tattersall
Jacksin
Crown
California
Ste
Trousseau
Propa P.H
Propa PH
Eral
Creative
Leila Reese
Shade
Carol Brent
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