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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1955
Page
3
A reader asks about a long distance romance with a boy she met on the phone and whether to write him from school. The advice warns the relationship is too vague to count on and urges waiting until a vacation to test the connection.
In a reflective piece, the author recalls guiding his granddaughter Cindy as she learns to roll from back to stomach. He notes the value of letting children explore and the risks of over intervening in a young person’s efforts. He contrasts this with a 17 year old whose westward trip plans were undercut by parental funding.
The article discusses the challenges of fashion for small mature women under five feet tall. It notes limited petite lines, the mismatch with tall sizes, and the difficulty finding well fitting clothes for those around 95 to 110 pounds. It suggests they rely on word of mouth and hope for targeted products from manufacturers.
Pauline Trigere presents slim wool daytime dresses with soft feminine shoulderlines and a hair pin sleeve. The 1955 collection features lower waistlines, gentle tucks, and a varied palette from browns to ruby and emerald, plus after five ensembles in crisp poult de soie.
Two sewing patterns, No. 8315 and 8316, in multiple sizes for years and adults. Pattern 8315 offers sizes 10 to 20 for mat and daughter with 35 inch yardage. pattern 8316 covers ages 3 to 8 with 35 inch yardage. Send 35 cents each to Sue Burnett at The Troy Record, plus 25 cents for Fall and Winter 1935 catalog copy.
Camel color remains a perennial college girl favorite for suits skirts and topcoats. The reader seeks matching shoes hats and bags for a camel suit with blue and green plaid accents offering multiple accessory options. Velvet can be worn as soon as fall cools and remains smart and fresh.
An entertainment and fashion show presented by Circle 4 of the Women’s Society will occur Thursday at 8 15 p m in the Stillwater United Church assembly room. Miss Ruth Cowin and Mrs Jason Malcolm supervise arrangements with circle members assisting. Models include Virginia Baker Booth Brooking Chuba Church Cowin Kellogg Lane De Coteau Payne Perrino Pohl Transue Travis Walsh Werner Wheeler. Refreshments will be served and tickets sold by circle members.
The highway superintendent Christopher Kolonsky and tax collector Mrs. Nellie Carney are noted in a dispute over tax matters. The report outlines the individuals involved and the public office roles they hold.
Scouts and Scouters gather at 7 30 pm to reorganize the troop. Fathers of Boy Scouts invited and all interested in scouting welcome. Household notes from Grafton and surrounding towns mentioned events and meetings.
Hoosick Falls Republican leaders announce tonight primaries for nine districts at 7 p.m followed by a town convention at 8 p.m in the Second Ward Hose House Delegates will be elected by district with up to four per district Nominations will cover supervisor justice of the peace councilman town clerk highway superintendent assessor and school director Political and church notices accompany the report including a listing of a plant visit to Wallies Restaurant in Greenwich and a Rosary and Altar Society meeting set for 7 30 p.m at the Church of the Immaculate Conception
St Hilda's Guild will meet at 17 30 p m today in St Mark's Church Dessert will be served at that time Members are requested to bring articles for the bazaar and sewing to be done at the meeting The annual bazaar will be held the first week in November Note Anniversary Fifty employees of the Albany Felt Co celebrated the fifth anniversary of the opening of the
Cropseyville Mrs. Ralph Bennies has returned home from the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kindleburg of Albany were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. John Lynd of Long Island visit their relatives. The Rebekahs will hold a card party Thursday at 8 p.m. Women of the Presbyterian Church plan a turkey supper October 1 in the church dining room with a sale of fancy articles baked goods and a grab bag also featured.
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