Boy meets girl, boy marries girl. That just about summarizes the modern courtship, American style. Whatever happened to the old-fashioned courtship — complete with hearts and flowers?
A cake, more than any other creation of the culinary art, truly expresses the spirit of festivity. And the magic of a cake extends beyond the festive occasion, into the cozy family world of everyday.
These cute classic Norwegian palettes Christmas cookies come to you via Scandinavia in this recipe from the ’50s.
Donning a brilliant red leotard, Audrey Hepburn demonstrated a series of yoga-like exercises. ‘I’ve tried to incorporate what I’ve seen in animals so the human body can benefit from them.’
Vintage Woman’s Day magazine covers: April 1951 Capitalizing on the country’s dual obsession with babies and “Indians,” here’s a cute little one, wearing a Native
Goody for you! Who can resist Chocolate Refreshers brownies, made with nuts and dates and semi-sweet morsels?
Though many have tried, no cook has ever been able to improve upon the taste of traditional pumpkin pie. Carnation’s famous pumpkin pie recipe is a Thanksgiving classic – and we have the ’50s recipe right here.
Sha Na Na: Carefree greasers By Mary Campbell Sha Na Na is starting the 1970s performing the rock music of the 1950s. Why? “It’s carefree
Garden delights! Here are some old-fashioned backyard flower carts made of metal (often wrought iron) and wood.
Probably the most beautiful, and certainly the most imaginative, air terminal in the world will be unveiled when Trans World Airlines formally opens its new Flight Center at New York International Airport (Idlewild).
Dodge – Chrysler – Plymouth – De Soto – Imperial: As you can see here, there’s no mistaking the new 1959 Cars of The Forward Look, coming or going.
The long, wide taste of Dr Pepper A description for folks who have never had the pleasure first hand Dr Pepper is a very m-m-m-m
Rambler: The pitcher who batted 1000 (1958) Get the best of both – go Rambler! Shown: 1958 Rambler Rebel V-8 The millionaire and the
Why were pink & yellow kitchens popular inn the ’50s? Because it wasn’t enough for homeowners to decorate the kitchen with just one color – they had to combine them, for a pastel buttermint effect.
Pink kitchens were trendy kitchens back in the ’50s – whether peachblow or Mamie pink, bright or pastel – women years ago loved their pink home decor!
Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Brownberry Ovens, Inc.. Catherine Clark is actively involved on a full-time basis developing new ideas and new
Gingerbread Fancies – Christmas cookie recipe Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 1 cup molasses 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 egg 4-1/2 to
Crayola Corner: “Growing” fun with crayons (1959) Crayola “family tree.” On shelf paper or a long strip of wrapping paper draw a six-foot “tree-trunk” with
Crayola Corner: Constructive ideas to keep children happily occupied Shirt board shields. Grey shirt cardboards look like steel — make perfect “knight’s armor.” Sword, shield,
Lack of thrust, purpose keep US behind in space For the second time in a month, the Russians shot a hole right through the US
There’s big news this spring for the home sewer who likes polka dots. Here, in variety, are dotted fabrics in a number of the newest pattern designs.
Now… Go Ford-ward for style! The new ’59 Ford Ranchero! The only truck with true passenger-car comfort and driving ease! Put your best food Ford-ward in
New York-born Dick Clark, the pioneering powerhouse in the music and TV industries, was best known to the world for his show American Bandstand, and for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
How Betty White got her start (1957) By Margaret McManus – Florida Magazine TV Log, The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, Florida) August 4, 1957 NEW YORK
Found: The perfect recipe for the classic caramel candy, that everyone can enjoy making — and eating.
Good, home-prepared meals in a Thermos school lunch kit (1957) Your child’s most important school supply Only when you prepare the lunch yourself are you
Years ago, these old-fashioned clock radios were on pretty much every bedside table around America.
Who needs a nursery? Make your kitchen the happy hub of your home! (1963) A playful candy-striped rounded kitchen from the 1960s MORE: 16 kitchen
Pepsi-Cola goes right along with the wholesome trend in diet. Today’s Pepsi, reduced in calories, is never heavy, never too sweet. Have a Pepsi and refresh without filling.
Answer to a Pressing Question About Stereo Listen to a stereophonic record, and the music swirls around you. This remarkable realism comes from the record
Golden Harvest Pumpkin Pie recipe Fluffo’s Golden Flaky Pie Crust (9-inch pan) 1-1/3 cups sifted flour 1/2 cup Fluffo 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons water
This is new… …luscious new Dream Whip is low in cost, low in calories — only 17 per serving. Comes a box, stays fresh on your
Enchanted evening by Zenith. (1950-1951) The setting: You… your guests, 1951 Black Magic TV with reflection-proof screen. Supreme moment! When Zenith Black Magic Television comes
Good news about cesarean childbirth How did cesareans come to be among the safest of all major operations? Here’s a fascinating account of these baby-deliveries
Let’s stop this silly worship of youth! by Lester and Irene David Overemphasis on youth, say authorities, has created a cult that is producing unhealthy
Campfire: The full-size, full-flavored eating marshmallows (the ones kids like best) Campfire exclusive! 4 sealed boxes inside every package. Open one and the rest stay
To every lady-in-waiting New “swaddling powder” gives baby “wetproof” protection against skin infection Long ago, mothers swaddled their babies in soft silks and linens. Today
Work all day? You’ll say hooray for Jell-O “busy day” dessert No cooking! Just whip Jell-O Instant Pudding — the busy day dessert — with fresh
‘Was it worth it?’ theatrical-agent Carolyn Jones asks actor Anthony Franciosa, who has struggled to make good through this entire film…
California’s versatile, economical wines are for all America, anytime… Let wine spark up your mealtime, every day.
Third Man on the Mountain “Third Man on the Mountain” represents the first successful effort to capture the mystical quality of James Ramsey Ullman’s stories
The reel dope: Pillow Talk “Pillow Talk” doesn’t go quite that far — at least the pillows are on separate beds — but it’s frankly
Refrigerator brownies Creamy smooth and extra rich in chocolate flavor, these new brownies are the hit of the day. Everyone who loves brownies loves these.
Now own a Cessna for just $2850 down (1959) Learn to fly free while making sales calls in your new Cessna Inter-City Commuter The
Why not go native at your next party with a retro Hawaiian luau party? It’s now officially as American as a New England clambake.
Lennie’s Story: How Hub Prodigy, Bernstein, became “Nation’s No. 1 Musician.” What kind of man, husband and father is Boston’s musical genius, Leonard Bernstein? When
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