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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1955
Page
2
The article notes how jewelry expresses teenage individuality with class rings watches and pearls. It highlights evolving necklace styles from strings to chokers and velvet ties, enamel cuff links cameo pins and multiple jewelry sets to match varied outfits and occasions.
A renowned eye pencil brand adds a soft gray shade to its redesigned line. The retractable pencil includes an integrated white sharpener and doubles as a lipstick, with refills available for those who already own the newer case.
A reader seeks guidance on whether a relationship is truly over after a serious early commitment. The columnist cautions against assuming the breakup is final, urges cautious contact to confirm feelings, and suggests dating others while keeping hopes realistic.
The article notes lip pomade as protection against chapped lips in cold weather and from drying effects of non smear lipsticks. It describes a rose tinted version as a reminder of the first lipstick, offering an invisible protective layer and healing of roughness when rubbed in, especially at night.
Suggestions for a practical set of undergarments include five or six bras with a strapless option, a bralette for comfort, and three or four girdles or pantie girdles to accommodate outfits. Choose neutral colors, and ensure proper sizing for support.
Pattern No 8306 offers a frock for women a little shorter than average paired with a west-with-everything jacket. Includes sizes 12 through 24 with fabric estimates and yardage for 35 inch material. Send 35¢ in jcoins to Sue Burnett for pattern details and address.
Dr Ernest G Osborne discusses the Big Freeze a cooling of family dialogue where parents refuse to speak to children after misbehavior. Betty recalls preferring a spanking to prolonged silence, arguing that silence can be a harsher punishment than direct discipline.
Color and fabric add to lingerie interest this fall with plaids polka dots and rosebuds enlivening girdles and bras for college. Color and pattern can be the backbore of the underwear ward robe or basic white with gay touches.
If your junk jewelry is spoiled by poor clasps, take the whole collection to a jewelry repair shop. Have new clasps put on. it is well worth the money and will help you feel and look better wearing your favorite necklace.
New York milliners warn that many women wear hats only to church causing sales losses. They campaign for broader use with the fashion cycle turning toward longer hair and a stronger hat silhouette. Industry leaders blame designers and hairdressers for recent declines and advocate creative freedom to restore 1955 sales to 1953 levels.
A brief description outlines a knee length black Watch plaid skirt with attached bloomers, suitable for college and later use as a skirt. It notes fall outfits including a black crepe dress with a back dipping V neckline, a long torso silk gauze suit, and jewelry to complement backless dresses.
Lincoln Nebraska homemaker Ramona Deilemeyer, crowned Mrs. America, extols togetherness as the core of a happy home. She chairs the local PTA, teaches Sunday school, and skates with her five children, stressing love and prayer as guiding forces.
A fashion tip suggests lining a lean jersey dress with taffeta to address hip problems. The lined skirt helps the dress hang straight rather than conform to the hips, creating a smoother silhouette for fall wear.
Dress descriptions note simple cuts and elegant fabrics. Necklines rise higher and shoulders are covered for modest late day wear.
A fashion note urges evaluating slip colors to match dresses and suits. It questions using white only and suggests choosing slips with the right line as a key wardrobe accessory.
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