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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1959
Page
2
Knit jackets surge this spring offering long hip length pieces, short box jackets, boleros, and mandarin collars in mohair and wool. Bulky knits with double breasted fronts pair with skirts or dresses, while mini tops and jacket details elevate sheath outfits. Voluminous and tailored designs dominate runways in Paris and New York inspired colors and fabrics.
A reader asks about proper skirt length for bridal party gowns of silk organza with embroidered hems. The bride decides the length. maids should accept her choice without complaint, and avoid differing skirt lengths especially with embroidered hems.
A reader asks how to make a large double bed look better in a small bedroom. The answer suggests lining the wall behind the bed with a tiny print fabric like wallpaper, slipping the headboard with the same fabric, and using a matching bedspread and bolster cover. Paint other walls the print’s background color.
Designs for Doing by James Hawkins presents a small versatile end table idea with a pine top and drawer for smokers’ materials. It calls for ready-made legs with top-fasteners, grooved drawer slides, and a darkened natural pine finish. Additional finishing guidance is offered via the newspaper with a self addressed stamped envelope.
A guide on wrapping a large baby shower gift with pink white or blue tissue, adding magazine baby pictures for decoration. It notes scatter pillows as a modern room accent for teens, with styles like girl and boy pillows, interchangeable neckties, and simple embroidery options.
Pattern advertisement from The Troy Record details No. 8267 Patt-O-Rama for sizes 10 to 20 with 32 bust, No. 8268 for children ages 3 to 8 with sleeve. Yardage 235 for 35 inch fabric. Send 35c per pattern to Sue Burnett, New York. Add 10c for first class mail. Include name, address, zone, style number and size.
Masako, a tiny Japanese born billiards great now living in San Francisco, is the only woman to rank among the world’s top players. At 13 she showed talent in Tokyo and later won Japan titles, competing across Asia and the Americas. Married to a retired Air Force sergeant, she balances teaching and travel with a storied career in a game long seen as male dominated.
The Family Scrapbook column suggests homecraft uses for discarded typewriter ribbon spools. Projects include a Birthday Candlestick, Desk Spindle, and Hatpin Holder, each with simple steps like painting, adding beads or shells, and securing a stable base to prevent damage.
The Senior Luther League of Redeemer Lutheran Church will present The Great Commandment at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday April 26 at the church. Committee roles include Marilyn Blood music William Clark Son program Marjorie Jensen equipment Betsy Jensen Cindy MacCochrane publicity and ushers Kay Hergert John Sanford refreshments provided by hostesses Linda Matthews Barbara Hunziker Jayne Johnson and Marilyn Blood entertainment directed by Robert Moore.
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