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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1959
Page
2
A guide to turning a small dining area into a Parisian cafe. Paint in mediterranean lilac, wallpaper Riviera posters, and Paris street murals to evoke the Rue de La Maix. Add checked curtains and candy accents for a charming, intimate dining space.
Sally awake reports fashion this Spring features jackets that are usually short and occasional long lines. Skirts stay slim while stylish poche styles emerge. Classic softer afternoon looks create their own stir with fitted chemisic picks and jewel trims. Jeeve and Young showcase woolen and silk suits with glitter accents for dressy occasions from a second wedding to spring festivities.
The article argues for school camping and outdoor education as a supplement to classroom learning. It highlights practical math in meal planning, daily living skills, and responsibility. Teachers and students benefit from genuine, cooperative experiences that build real-world understanding and community support.
The spring fashion scene features numerous revivals from past eras. Bows return in ties and necklines, the Big Bertha dress reappears in chiffon and silk, and crownless cartwheels plus brimmed hats heighten silhouettes. The shintwaist dress comes back in varied forms, with sheer organdies, worsteds, and fine wools shaping a diverse palette.
F A Mastrianni Jr electrologist promotes guaranteed permanent hair removal with Saturday rate privileges at Latham Shopping Center, phone ST 5 9855.
A Breezy survey of 1920s style notes highlights white collar fashion as dramatic statement pieces. Bergdorf Goodman showcased cape collars and tailored linen and pique day dresses, with yellow gloves and straw hats pairing with gray suits and silk crepe ensembles.
A fragment describes making flavored vinegars by infusing with garlic and herbs like tarragon or basil, plus suggestions to dress vegetables with cheese or cream sauces. It notes asparagus, spinach, and canned varieties as convenient options and warns fish should flake when done, cautioning against overcooking and favoring frozen fish fillets for ease and cleanliness.
Rubber paste now replaces putty in sash fixing and many home tasks. It comes in a squeeze tube and sticks to metal, glass, porcelain, fabrics, wood and rubber. It caulks, insulates, seals, waterproofs, resists weather, oil and sun. Write James Hawkins with a self addressed stamped envelope for home maintenance questions.
A blizzard of color choices hits fashion and home decor with tropical swimsuits in hot coral tangerine turquoise and sea blues. Designers embrace color speaking fabrics while filigree trends extend to iron decor and room dividers. New desk sets ice buckets and wine chillers in plastic offer color variety.
A rural advice note recommends brushing hair before combing after it dries. Brushing loosens curls without undoing a set and helps bring curls into place with a final combing.
Create colorful fondant eggs for Easter using condensed milk vanilla and confectioners sugar. Color portions with dye, roll into egg shapes, and fill or decorate with almonds, coconut, chocolate, or candied fruit. Makes 1.1 pounds of fondant for dainty treats.
A family uses a water softener to tackle a bathtub ring and keeps water fresh. The article notes a simple home method involving a teaspoon of softened water applied to the tub to prevent skin irritation and maintain a sparkling finish.
London introduces 1959 men’s fashion with bold flared suits and vivid linings. Council head Leonard Ostling touts new silhouettes including short coats and ramped trousers, with models in red, striped linings, and plaid blends.
Whimsical color portraits of mischievous animals appear beside line drawings on washable plastic laminated mats. Crayons are provided for kids to color the images or create their own, with mats protected by a clear laminate that resists crayon marks and wipes clean for reuse. Sets of four feature different animals, designed to entertain during meals and encourage finishing meals.
The text argues that exercise remains essential across ages and that individuals require some form of recreation to stimulate body processes. It notes women aged 50 to 60 may feel 20 to 40 years younger but still rely on exercise or massage to stay limber.
The 1959 Spring and Summer issue offers pattern W203 in sizes 12 to 16 with short sleeves and bust 35, 33 cents to order. Send name, address and size to Sue Burnett at The Troy Record, 1150 Ave. at Americas, New York 36, NY for the pattern magazine.
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