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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1959
Page
3
New Yorker fashion notes describe fur trends for spring 1959 including shoulderettes capeless art cut and ascendant jacket styles. Designers emphasize sleek lines slim silhouettes and bold fur accents like minks and stoles to flatter the figure and modernize outerwear.
Toy manufacturers plan to channel young minds toward atomic and space science through authentic realistic models. Exhibits at the 36th annual toy fair in New York will include nuclear reactor replicas, radar-type items, and submarine and surface ship models, plus science kits and aerospace gadgets designed to spark interest in science and technology.
A New York firm markets a carport kit for a 10 by 20 foot area. The system uses interlocking aluminum panels six feet wide that assemble into a weather resistant structure.
The article notes a shift back to high-back chairs in contemporary interiors for both men and women. Designers pair tall chairs with balanced room elements, using lamps or wall groupings to maintain scale in rooms with lower ceilings.
Meus Louise Langford of Kansas State College’s family and child development department advises parents to establish regular naptime and bedtime. She emphasizes consistent routines, brief warnings, and making the process pleasant without punishment to help future child behavior.
An old advertisement promotes sewing patterns with multiple sizes from 34 to 46 and bust 38 to 86, listing complete yardage for fabrics and suitable postage costs. It invites readers to order by sending coins to Sue Burnell at a New York address and includes a request for a fashion magazine style issue.
A 12 year old boy Dick Tomblin diverges from peers with science fiction reading and mechanical projects. His parents worry he prefers an older friend and unusual hobbies over normal activities. The piece suggests allowing diverse interests and friendship to enrich a child’s development.
The Paris spring shows feature sleek hairdos pairing with oriental inspired outfits. Models wear smoother lines and are often set off by a jeweled or floral front band, creating a polished, modern silhouette.
Small boys and big boys alike favor tailored sports coats and blazers this season. Young children from 2 to 12 show discreet style in meticulously tailored suits, with dads and older men in gray, navy, and bright red. Dress standards are linked to better behavior, say fashion observers referencing current wardrobes.
Fashion notes describe diverse suit silhouettes with luxurious touches in spring fabrics. Belgian linen and silk blends appear in oil rich designs, including cropped jackets, varied veiled pleats, and refined tunics. Greens dominate the daytime collection with a broad fabric range and many ravals incorporating green as the focal color.
A fragmented note describes fashion notes about evening clothes using emerald green and pale pastel shades. It mentions fabrics with jazzy folds and leaf-like patterns. The text reflects a decorative style, mixing color terms and fabric imagery.
The Stavanger Norway youth hostel network reported 296,618 overnight visitors last year, a new high. The total for other hostels reached 288,621, with participants noting the 1958 baseline as a reference point for growth.
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