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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1955
Page
3
A short feature by Dr. Ernest G. Osborne introduces Jumbled States a playful puzzle for children. It explains mixing letters of a state to form scrambled answers, with suggestions to use cities rivers or other geographic names for variety.
The text describes a classroom activity where students unscramble jumbled letters to spell state names. Examples include Ahtu for Utah and Nozaira forArizona, with harder versions by mixing letters from two states to create combined puzzles.
Fall dress items include cashmere sweaters with deep fur trim shawl collars. Cardigans feature black mink cuffs or Persian dyed shawl collars, plus novelty belts in velveteen and embroidery. Black watch slippers for dormitory wear have red flannel lining and gold coin trim.
A reader seeks guidance on coordinating avocado green shoes with dresses and suits for an informal morning wedding and how to repair a princeess style silver lame dress. Advice covers color suggestions pastel options for ceremony outfits and safe stain removal methods for cotton and silk fabrics.
Dear Miss Woodward advises a cheerleader to shift from loud game day cheering to casual daily conversation with her football star. Start with simple topics, talk about the game, and build familiarity to show genuine interest. Persistent, low key attention is suggested to spark attraction and recognition.
Advice column on persuading men to adopt modern clothing styles and patterns. Cites Michael Daroff on packaging influence and outlines a sewing pattern No. 8290 for sizes 11 to 20, with yardage and ordering details from Sue Burnett at The Troy Record. Includes offer for a fall and winter pattern book.
A wool mixture flannel suit with a black and brown plaid petticoat is described for campus wear. The ensemble features a full skirt layered over the plaid underdress, reflecting period fashion details.
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