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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1955
Page
7
Dorothy Roe offers easy applique ideas for home decor using felt pillows and simple transfer designs. Patterns include clocks, hearts, flowers and geometric shapes, with zipper pillow covers and no hemming required.
A reader asks if she should contact a mutual friend who promised tickets to a TV show. The writer affirms the invitation could break silence and suggests reaching out if the friend is on the show and can provide tickets. It advises polite persistence and timing based on circumstances beyond control.
A young woman asks if sending a non date invitation could help her reconnect with a boy whose mother opposes going steady. The advisor suggests a mailed note, simple and non asserting, to break the silence without implying a date.
Bradley Benton resisted dressing at five but with an indirect approach his mother enlisted him to dress his younger brother. He gradually took charge of his own clothing and announced I dressed myself. She avoided moralizing to keep him motivated and steady in practice.
A trio of aprons uses one yard of fabric per style and sews up fast. Pattern No 8176 comes in sizes 12 through 42 with size 14 requiring 1 yard of 35 or 39 inch fabric. Send 35 cents, name, address, size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett at The Troy Record along with 25 cents for a fall and winter pattern book.
An article promotes a citrus and spicy scented bath oil designed for dry skin. It targets women who battle over drying skin and claims the product provides a Janolin treatment for hands knees elbows and heels while a person relaxes in a scented bath. The aroma is strong in the bottle but acceptable after use.
This feature urges starting early grooming routines for children, noting how persistent cleanliness habits shape long term care. It discusses mothers’ observations with infants and toddlers, including face washing, hair care, and even light perm options for short hair styles suited to young girls.
An Italian association of asphalt processors experiments with colored asphalt produced as a by product of aluminum extraction from bauxite. Colored roads could map to specific destinations and start a new fashion trend.
The passage suggests choosing practical headwear and hair care for autumn. It notes not every hat style will please everyone and advises removing cute bonnets in certain settings. It mentions managing fine hair, keeping curls neat after outdoor activities.
A reader advises a pale blue wool flannel suit wearer to choose subdued accessories based on coloring. Suggestions include neutral beige or white with small color accents, and cautions about using bold hues that may overwhelm the delicate look.
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