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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1946
Page
4
Postwar milliners adapt to new fashions as hats move away from slim lines. Wide brims return with velvet textures and plush felts, while face framing shapes replace traditional alae. Coats and suits trend toward lavish, trim details, with hats designed to pair with the era’s menswear and dress ensembles.
A compilation from periodicals shows homes deteriorating as unseasoned lumber, faulty materials, and careless construction cause roofs to leak, warped floors, and peeling plaster. Financial values vary, while experts cite contractors’ negligence and a broader timber shortage affecting housing.
A Kansas City father recalls a terrifying babysitting scare after hiring an unknown caregiver to watch his kids. The mother frantically phones as the sitter proves untrustworthy, highlighting dangers of relying on strangers for child care and urging parental vigilance.
A garbled fashion column discusses patterns and choices for clothing fit for a petite figure. It mentions dark plaid backgrounds to slim looks, diagonal lines to reduce apparent size, and short coats popular with youth, all in a muddled, quirky tone.
New York reports that $15,982,150 was raised by the March of Dimes, as announced yesterday byPresident of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Funds will support research, education, and emergency aid in infantile paralysis.
A vintage guide promotes careful hand laundering for delicate laces from French imports. It describes eye catching motifs, color options, and stain prevention, plus step by step washing methods such as pillowcase swishing, the fruit jar method, rinsing with fresh water, and careful ironing to avoid crushing or shrinking. It warns against rough handling and rubs to maintain laces’ intricate detailing.
A garbled promo advertises an improved pattern vinyl book with charts and photos. It touts twenty gents in coins and lists a pattern number, name, and address, promising 10 illustrations of crochet and embroidery ideas.
A 1940s style feature discusses how women increasingly do their own hair at home, using parting tricks to add height or width. Hairdresser Victor Vito offers home techniques for choosing part positions, waves, and bangs to flatter face shapes, while advising against risky styles.
Bridge column outlines advanced play ideas from Wildtam Kae Enney, focusing on card control, signaling, and safety plays. Includes practical examples and tips for improving partnership communication and maximizing tricks while defending against strong opponents.
The American Gomace Bridge League announced the 10th annual winter national tournament to be held at the Hollywood Beach Hotel in Hollywood Florida from December 10 to 15. Southern players performed well in the summer session, with a Southern team winning the world masters event and Mia Joo Rosenfield Jr reaching the semifinals and placing fifth in the ministers pairs.
In the north a Southern team dominates the summer nations, while Mrs Rosenfield shines in bridge play. She reaches six clubs contract with ease, trumping opening plays, collecting hearts, and guiding the dummy to victory with precise cards.
Health hints explain signs of breast cancer and self examination. Early detection improves outcomes, with emphasis on lumps, nipple changes, and seeking medical evaluation. benign cases are common in younger women. Regular exams and physician guidance are advised, with treatment options including surgery and possibly X ray or sentinel procedures.
A practical guide describes organizing ironing supplies and avoiding damp, scattered pieces. It suggests drying quick drying items, keeping white accessories clean, and a routine for emptying and washing containers. A simple training tip warns against leaving items around the bath to prevent clutter and accidents.
A garbled OCR style message mentions Up the tre and Miaf or Heedery, with odd spellings and names such as Rosenfield and Veen. It appears as a broken personal note or cryptic transcription with incomplete phrases and no clear event or date.
A discussion on child care and safety emphasizing the duty of families to protect children at home and when adults are away. It stresses trustworthy, experienced sitters or teachers, responsible for welfare, and warns against leaving kids alone or in danger. The text laments parents who err by leaving children unsupervised and highlights emotional impact of parental absence on children.
Fashion notes describe gray as an outstanding color for dresses and explain washed fabrics, gabardine, and plain weave textiles. The text discusses fabric care steps such as damp pressing and air drying to preserve appearance, with references to color combinations and material importance.
Emily Wilkens reviews a teen fashion collection focusing on growing figures and adapting adult styles. The piece highlights high collars, wide shoulders, daytime skirts with box pleats, and evening looks like off shoulder jerseys and strapless gowns.
A fragment describes Mea Dityeies Navy beans for eyes and lacquered faces as she crafts dolls from apples. It notes the process, tools, and decorative touches, including paper bodies and carved horse figures, illustrating a childlike art project turned distinct hobby.
The article surveys teen fashion focusing on spring and fall outfits, detailing feminine looks, fabric choices, and accessories. It notes a shift toward matching outfits, capes, jewelry, gloves, and band wigs, with emphasis on dresses sized to fit growing teens and the desire to project a mature yet girlish style.
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