Child Behavior Question From a Childhood Habit
A mother asks how to handle her 24 year old son’s habit of touching his genitals. The doctor says such habits are common, usually benign, and tend to fade if not overreacted to. Suggests distracting the child and a medical checkup to rule out irritation.
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Teen forum advice column from Q Help page
A teen from Spokane asks why boys she dates vanish and how to improve. The columnist urges self-analysis with trusted friends, offers a self-help booklet, and counsels against buying a mum without a date, advising to show happiness and wait for a future homecoming with a real partner.
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Washington
Creative Woman Half Sized Sheath Pattern Lookbook
The Troy Record advertises half-size sheath patterns with curved bow-collar and scalloped sleeves. Sizes range from bust 33 to 47 with specific yardage for 45 inch fabric and pattern numbers 1473 1269 264% 1444 35 bust. Send 400 coins plus 15 cents for mail and handling to Suel Burnett in New York for the Fall Winter 67 Basic Fashion issue priced at 50 cents.
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Helping Hands At Christian Fellowship Church In New Jersey
North Brunswick, NJ AP report notes members of Christian Fellowship Church using a do-it-yourself approach to projects. They assembled a $6,000 organ for $1,800 and completed the church basement, font, lit communion table, sound, lighting, closed circuit TV, drapes, and other fixtures accomplished by parishioners.
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North Brunswick
Christian Fellowship Church
Santa's Toy Trends Reveal Practical Play Sets
NEW YORK reports a shift from spies to practical play as Santa’s pack offers kits for cooking, engineering, and crafts. Highlights include Big Burger Grill, Easy Bake Oven accessories, Wild Life game, Count Down NASA themed rockets, Knit-O-Matic, mini dancers, Scrambling Quarterback doll, Spirograph art toy, and Swingster portable phonograph.
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Republicans At Berlin Set Meetings
The Berlin Republican Club cancelled the December meeting due to the holiday season and will resume on January 11 with meetings on the second Thursday each month. The February session will include the annual election of officers. Mrs. Mabel Amidon presided and thanked Mrs. Calara Johnson for hosting the buffet supper.
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Merman Son of Poseidon Named Triton
The merman son of Poseidon, the Greek sea god, was named Triton, revealing a mythic lineage.
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God of the Sea
Triton
Stephentown PTA Group Organizes in Stephentown
A Thursday evening meeting at Stephentown Grade School formed a Parent Teachers Association. Officers include President Joh Diggs and Secretary Richard Vickery, with officers for vice president Donal Mikkelsen, treasurer Paul Yatsovsky, hospitality Edward Demick, publicity Donald Farrell, project Alvin Berry, ways and means Wesley Edwards, historian Guy Harris, membership William Hicks, and refreshments Clarence Peterson. Meetings are set for the fourth Thursday at 7:30 p.m., with a January 25 first regular meeting and babysitting at the school.
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Stephentown
Parent Teachers Association
Joh Diggs
Donal Mikkelsen
Richard Vickery
Paul Yatsovsky
Edward Demick
Donald Farrell
Alvin Berry
Wesley Edwards
Guy Harris
William Hicks
Clarence Peterson
Pizza Oven Designed For Children
The first pizza oven designed exclusively for children will bring joy and learning to kids this Christmas. It operates on two 75 watt bulbs and includes pans, utensils, cheese mix, and sauce. Safe, colorful, and easy for a youngster to host a pizza party with minimal supervision.
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Santa
Family Scrapbook: A Croquet Lesson in Patience
Tom Hanson plays croquet with his seven year old son Danny. The boy struggles to follow strict rules and keeps failing at shots, ending with tears. The piece argues adults should allow children to play freely first, then learn rules, to foster better long term conformity.
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Tom Hanson
Danny
Mr. Hanson
Ski Club Meeting Planned With Snide Remark
The Schenectady 18-Plus Ski Club will hold a general meeting Friday at 9 p m as horse traders once did at Niskayuna Club The event features a dance with music provided by the Cavaliers and aims to discuss club activities while addressing a snide remark about a horse with a hidden defect.
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Niskayuna Club
Tell Me Why Britannica Contest Question and Winner
A school paper runs a Tell Me Why feature with general and local anesthetic basics, riddles, and a call for entries. It announces Nancy Clark, 11, of Gahanna Ohio as a winner and lists names, ages, and addresses of participants, urging zip codes for prize entries.
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Gahanna
Ohio
Mary Marshall
Pleasanton
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Sea Breeze cleanser touted by TV stars for clear skin
A cooling antiseptic cleanser Sea Breeze is promoted by TV and screen stars for removing excess oil and grime from pores and reducing germs. It aims to give smoother, more even makeup and is sold at drug counters nationwide.
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Mage
Shopping with Baby: Tips for a Safe Easy Outing
Parents can turn shopping trips into calmer outings with a stroller or baby sling, a small toy, and advance planning. Bring snacks or Gerber biscuits, a bottle with Gerber juice, and a well organized list. Patience helps baby stay happy, and a tasty Gerber dessert can delight him at home.
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