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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1955
Page
4
Dear Miss Woodward advises how a girl can introduce a nice boy to her mother to earn approval for a date. Suggestions include inviting him to the home for a casual visit, arranging a small group gathering, or having a friend present to help the mother size him up.
Three and a half year old Tony Andrews imitates school life at home as his mother supplies a toy desk bag and books. He joins his sister Anne and neighborhood children in a playful learning routine, serving as a pupil while they teach him.
A new fabric blends 50 to 65 percent silk with dacron allowing drip dry or machine wash. It resists discoloration bleaches moths and mildew and requires little ironing. Silkplus lingerie in crepe and satin finishes will hit stores soon in white and pastel shades.
The Basic And Smart Foundation pattern offers a simple button front dress and blouse in sizes 10 to 20 with yardage details. Send 35 cents plus name address size and pattern number to Sue Burnett at The Troy Record in New York for Pattern 8182 and the 1955 magazine issue.
The article argues that shabby accessories diminish a mature woman's appearance more than clothing itself. It advises replacing veils, flowers, pearls, and gloves regularly from affordable stores and urges keeping a hatbox of new, ready accessories to match occasions and seasons.
Readers learn where to collect dried plant materials for indoors and how to store them using glycerine and borax. The note warns that ragweed, not goldenrod, triggers hay fever and provides a lawn making guide with soil, lime, fertilization, and organic matter recommendations for a 1000 sq ft area.
A column notes teen hair styles and experiments with bleaching, bangs, and unconventional cuts that quickly grow out. It warns about lasting marks from scratched skin initials and the social pressure of expressing ill ness through appearance, urging perspective.
A reflective note warns residents about a troubling habit taking hold in town. It imagines a parent explaining the identity of "J. H." to a child who knows the father’s loving reputation, underscoring social tension and family mystery.
New York furrier vendors plan mix and match furs to let women assemble versatile outfits. Designs by Alice Crovan feature basic jackets with separate collars and fur cuffs, with mink gills and ermine weskit pieces styled for day and evening wear.
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