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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1959
Page
2
New York fashion observers report jewelry shifts toward collarless silhouettes. Crystal and pearl strands pair with collars, while Gatsby and medieval glass inspired pieces offer rich, affordable options. Bold beaded tiing and hand knotted pearl sets with carved medallions appeal to those seeking luxurious looks at costume jewelry prices.
Ellen Murray recalls her fear on her child Ed die first day of school and the anxiety many feel about school days. The piece reflects on memories of strict teachers and the gentler, more understanding environment found in modern schools.
A reader seeks styling tips for a versatile dress and jacket ensemble in luxury fabrics like brocade or dull metallics. The column suggests a tailored dress and jacket for a Broadway show season, noting coordination with a bridge club outing in New York this fall.
Dr William Cole of Williams College urges frank talk on sex in a talk titled The Bible and the World of Dr Kinsey. He cites three factors behind today’s oral breakdown and presents his new approach to teaching youths in a period piece on sexuality and religion. A biography of England’s Queen Mary and a royal love story are also featured in the issue.
Wvan will be traveling with her group into a dire eity. This could be a lightweight wool in black, brown or soft deeper taue of red, green and blue. The dress in such an outft would have a cutoft neckline. Sleeves could be mere caps or below elbows. Over tie dress which may be a sheath or slightly flared silhouette, have a matching jacket fitted or hazy. Add a separate little fur collar if you like.
Shorter fuller figure design described as a softly styled two piece dress. Details include sizes 12 to 22, bust 33 to 47, and yardage for 35 inch fabric. To order send 46 cents to Sue Burnett at 1150 Ave of the Americas New York. Printed ad copy for 1939 Basic Fashion pattern book urging new fall and winter issue.
Older folk recount honest regrets from missed cautions and choices. They warn about neglecting health care, poor study habits, rushing relationships, and overvaluing material wealth. The quotes urge careful timing, frugality, kindness, and thoughtful life planning.
A youthful fashion article urges mature women to embrace styles suited to their age. It contrasts trends like button caps and frivolous flats with layered petticoats and poodle trim, encouraging mature readers to seek attire designed for them.
Lynn Elson reports on a surge in children's room rugs as designers target young buyers. New shapes include cats dogs pandas and bears with playful props like marbles and numbered hops. Plush pile cotton rugs sell under $60 in sizes from 27 by 48 inches to 36 inch squares.
At the American exhibition in Moscow a plastic baby nursing bottle drew puzzled stares as Russians learned such bottles are common in American homes. A spokesman for Davos Rubber of Providence said Moscow stores show few bottles and most Russian mothers nurse their babies themselves. bottles only appear when infants need clinic care.
Rug handbags with leather trim gain popularity as fall accessories. They echo vintage carpetbag design in modern versions showcasing bold textures and durable materials favored by style-conscious shoppers.
Waist length jackets imitate otter fur in beige brown or black at a burger price. They feature collars of rare mink.
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