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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1951
Page
13
Dear Miss Woodward counsels a 45 year old reader to balance dating William with other boys, keeping him as a friend while convincing parents to loosen control. The column also advises greeting a crush at the movies and warns a long time beau to move on if a steady relationship blocks new possibilities.
Old fashioned lapboards still function efficiently in modern living. A board cut from hardboard serves as a sewing aid for homemakers who prefer seated work. A semicircle cut from the near edge lets a user sit close and work comfortably.
In a brief anecdote by Dr. Ernest G. Osborne the sardines game is explained as a reverse hide-and-seek activity. One hider conceals, others search until they find him and quietly join the hiding spot. The game can be played indoors or outdoors with a suitable large hiding place.
Trends for plus size back to school dresses begin at 10 32 to 14 percent with half sizes. Styles mimic regular fashions but emphasize skirts, simple bodices, elastic waistbands, and solid colors with plaids. Emphasis on washable preshrunk fabrics, strong seams, crease resistance, and easy care to fit heavier figures.
A home remedy suggests whitening ivory or bone cutlery that yellows by applying a paste made from whiting and a touch of lemon juice. The tip emphasizes a simple, common kitchen remedy for restoring brightness.
Darts in homemade garments can appear bulky when fabric weight changes. Press them flat by ironing along the seam, then press open with a clean brush and suds to restore brightness. For damp storage period, a bath can refresh color and remove dust.
Five new miracle fibers Orlon Dacron Dynel Chemstrand and Vicara are set to enter quantity production. Dynel is woollike mildew and mothproof with minimal shrinkage and stretching while Dacron resists wrinkling and dries quickly. Vicara repels mildew and is blended with nylon or wool. Chemstrand enhances wool rayon blends. Orlon suits curtains. none withstand excessive heat, so iron with warmth.
A look at coats for grade-schoolers shows princess line and straight-cut jackets, pyramid shapes, and convertible zip-in lining options. Water-repellent fabrics, reversible designs, and varied trims, colors, and fabrics like gabardine, tweed, and fleece define this year’s practical yet fashionable options for young girls and their sisters.
A reader asks about matching hats with coats and outfits for fall and winter. Expert tips emphasize buying clothes as complete outfits, trying hats with the coat, and selecting scarfs that pair with multiple garments to avoid closet clutter.
List Aids Before Starting Fall Cleaning advises enumerating cleaning aids such as rubber gloves polishes brushes and detergents. The Palace of Engineering Wembley England is described as the largest concrete structure in the world.
A feature on a combined vanity desk by John Keal of California highlights a two-in-one desk with a full stationery drawer and three dresser drawers for cosmetics. The piece uses dark cordovan brown wood with serpentine fronts and suggests lighting options for makeup, including a wall mirror or a large internal mirror.
A fragment notes the desk is well designed and could be used in both the living room and the bedroom. It highlights its suitability as a flexible furniture piece with strong styling. The readable text suggests admiration for its multifunctional appeal.
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