Colorful murals and wagons ease hospital fear for kids
Pediatric News highlights Presbyterian Hospital Charlotte murals by Ann Wilcher that transform corridors into candy and circus scenes, easing fear and prompting smiles. La Grange Illinois hospital uses high sided red wagons for child transport, quieter and cheaper than wheelchairs, loved by children per nurse Marie Andre.
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Presbyterian Hospital
Charlotte
N.C
Ann Wilcher
Community Memorial General Hospital
la Grange
Ill
Marie Andre
R.N
Women’s Club
Parents’ Group
PTA
Teen Forum invites and how to ask boys politely
Two eighth graders seek tips on approaching boys to invite them to a party in Seabrook Texas. Rich guidance advises direct invitation at school or via phone if not in person, and suggests depending on the setting to wear honor pins as ties or pendants, with host influence on presentation.
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Seabrook
Texas
Baltimore
Maryland
Ally
Creative Woman Kitchen Aid Apron Pattern From 1960s
A pattern advertisement for a kitchen apron No. 8376 with Patt-O-Rama, sizes small to large, 14 yards of 89 inch fabric, priced 50 cents plus 1 cent mailing, send to Sue Burnell at The Troy Record New York. Also promotes the Fall Winter 1967 Basic Fashion issue at 57 cents per copy.
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Sue Burnell
Troy Record
Ave. of Americas
New York
N. Y
Toy Making At Home Not Difficult
A guide for parents to engage children in safe home toy making. Suggestions include a spool necklace with ten spools and bright paint, and noisy cymbals made from flat pan lids. Emphasizes safety: no sharp edges, non toxic paint, and toys should be large with no loose swallowable parts.
There Really Was A Santa Claus In Bari Italy
UPI reports on St. Nicholas tradition in Bari Italy where the real Santa Claus rests in 1087 after Asia Minor departure. He is celebrated on feast day with a silver image, while locals recall his kindness to children. Italian lore still favors La Befana for Epiphany gifts.
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Bari
Italy
UPI
Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
Asia Minor
Europe
Nicolaus
The Family Scrapbook By Dr Ernest G Osborne
Mrs Weston notes that even siblings close in age differ greatly in needs and sensitivities. She reflects that treating Tommy and Jack alike often fails because each child shows unique patterns of rest, response to disapproval, and behavior. Readers are reminded that two six year olds or eight year olds may not be identical.
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Mrs. Weston
Tommy
Jack
Clever air furnace fix uses window screen under grate
A tip suggests placing a piece of window screen under floor furnace registers to catch small toys and objects from slipping through. This simple modification prevents items from dropping into the furnace and helps maintain safety.
Paper punch used to mark pattern pieces in sewing
A sewing tip notes using a paper punch to mark notches on pattern pieces instead of cutting them. This method preserves the pattern and speeds up cutting while keeping markings clear for assembly.
Edwardian jackets shape fall and winter fashion
A roundup of fashion news highlights the Edwardian jacket worn with pants or skirts and ruffled jabots for a feminine touch. The blouse dominates this season, pairing with culottes and skirts, with long sleeves, belts, and lace details as the stylish look.
Ice Cream Stains And Belted Coats In Beige Fashion
To remove ice cream stains from cotton fabrics sponge the spots with cool or lukewarm water, then wash in hot suds and rise thoroughly. The belted coat is the season’s typical item with beige as the current hue, available in many colors and price ranges.
Embroidered Names Help Kindergartners Find Coats
Practical advice suggests sewing a child’s name on a cloth piece and attaching it to the lining of a coat or sweater, preferably at the back of the neck, to reduce mix ups with wraps in kindergartens.
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William G. Crook, M. D
Jean Adams
Teen Forum
Creative
119Th ST
6Th
Ave
N, Troy
Lee Gulistan
Bigelow
Dacron
Orion
Ernest G. Osborne
Merri
Pailettes
Classified AD Service
the Record
We md
U. S
OF Tof
Contadina
Jona
Stretteller
Ann Page
Birdseye
A&p Brand
Sunnyfield
Jane Parker
Pte
Sultana
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