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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1950
Page
10
Modern living demands functional furniture that suits traditional and classic styles. Designers create dual purpose pieces like a drum table with a hidden lift for lazy Susan use and a raised bar, expanding to seat eight for dining. Cabinets and breakfronts blend decoration with storage for radio phonograph and television.
A fashion piece notes cottons suit mature figures with careful tailoring. It highlights larger sizes from 16 to 38, featuring stylish options like camisoles, jackets, and separates in linen, pique, and sheer cottons suitable for daytime and evening wear, emphasizing good cut and quality.
Seersucker fabric reappears in medium weight cotton for summer sleepwear. The crinkled stripes arise from uneven warp yarns, giving a blistery surface that requires no ironing. It is used in attractive short pajamas for women, available in pastels and multicolor dots.
A family doctor notes a link between severe dieting and theft in a twelve year old. Duncan’s hunger prompted misbehavior at school as he sought food and small sums of money. A collaborative plan reduced weight gradually, keeping him in view of the limits and needs.
A readable fragment describes mashing orange halves with mashed sweet potatoes for luncheon or dinner. The text mentions seasoning with salt batter or margarine and a syrup. It references heating in a modern oven after juicing, with incomplete steps.
Fragmentary OCR sentence discusses renewal or repair of felt hats and brushes. No clear names, places, or events are identifiable.
A stylish garden furniture trend adds color and comfort to home exteriors. New wrought iron frames in carnation pink, turquoise, and leaf green pair with floral cushions to transform yards into inviting spaces for entertaining, dining, or relaxation. Rugged pine and redwood options gain bright cushions, while new sets include barbecue tables, benches, cocktail tables, and wheeled serving carts for easy hosting.
A fragment from a 20th century pattern notice describes a small square crochet motif 544 inches in Number 30 cotton. It advertises pattern 7073 with charts photos and complete directions, inviting twenty cents for copy by mail from The Troy Record Household Arts Dept. The ad promotes ALICE BROOKS Needlework catalogue and various crochet knitting embroidery designs.
Elizabeth Woodward questions parental limits on dating Freshman romance. Dear Miss Woodward advises keeping boys you date under a social plan with chaperones and family oversight to protect furniture and propriety. A girl worries about hosting television nights alone while parents stay nearby.
Textile designer Hope Skillman presents a range of plaid inspired outfits featuring sheer cotton dresses and handkerchiefs with clan motifs. The collection leverages authentic clan plaids and a permanent finish for durability, with Peggy Thayer showcasing a washable black nylon velvet trim dress.
A designer outlines a summer dress with mature shimmer for women, featuring a Âpregressive textile mix and a checked cotton fabric. The dress offers ample fullness in the skirt and short sleeves for cooling comfort, highlighting movement and elegance.
Fashion notes describe a black wool jersey tunic dress with cap sleeves and deep peplum over a white linen skirt, a velvet bathing suit, a black silk velvet suit with a gathered front panel, and elasticized fit with a flame edge. Plaid accessories and gay tartan colors appear in scarfs belts and handbags to pair with plaid costumes. Light or dark shadows and pastels offer summer looks with taupe shadows for darker tones.
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