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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1967
Page
5
The article promotes cosmos and parsley as easy annuals for beds and pots. It highlights Sunset cosmos with golden yellow and scarlet overtones, late May outdoor sowing, and indoor starting for early blooms. It also covers Paramount parsley, sowing tips, germination challenges, and wintering strategies. A rose starting tip using potatoes is shared, plus a reader question on browning geranium leaves with watering and light guidance.
A roundup of fashion news shows a wide range of fabrics for the season from wool to fragile chiffon. Gray remains a top favorite with florals in afternoon and cocktail dresses, while lace rises as a strong rival to chiffon for spring and summer evenings.
The Family Scrapbook by Dr Ernest G Osborne argues that spoiled behavior often stems from lack of affection and attention rather than overindulgence. He explains how insecurity drives the child to seek love, display clingy, demanding, and attention seeking actions, challenging the notion of overindulgence.
Decorator Betty Willis uses multiple wallpaper panels, a matching dado, and a polka dot paper to create eye catching, space saving effects. The dado adds architectural interest by framing doors and windows, while green felt shades require no drapery. Dotted walls on walls and doors unify the blue white green color scheme with the room's blue carpeting and furniture.
A reader from Galena Park asks for gift ideas for a graduating boyfriend. The columnist suggests cuff links as a lasting, not overly intimate gift, noting cuff styles are resurging and pairing with a checked shirt and striped tie. Another reader asks if 18 is proper to wear sandals to school and how to get rid of a cat.
Betty Torasulo, a busy eastern seaboard homemaker and decorator, angles a restful bedroom design using orange and avocado tones. She covers a shaped headboard with self-made cording, explains choosing wide upholstery fabric, and emphasizes value of DIY upgrades to achieve a personalized, affordable look. Betty stresses using ready-made items to complement custom work.
Antique sewing notice outlines No. 8381 Patt-O-Rama pattern for decorative rose trim suited to half size figures with bust 38 to 47 and sizes 12 12 to 26 43. Includes rose motif transfer and mailing address for Sue Burnett at The Troy Record. Also mentions Spring Summer fashion booklet and fabric care tip using nail polish on wooden hangers.
A parent asks if an eight year old daughter should repeat a grade due to reading and speech issues. The doctor advises a careful evaluation by a physician and psychologist with parents and school, noting repeating may boost confidence and mastery, and that repeating is not a disgrace. Many bright children improve with another year of maturity.
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