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6 Tho Newt-Review, Roteburg Or. Wed., Nor. 21, 1956 Is Age Of Child Key To Right Toy Selection? Assistant Santas shouldn't trust to memory about the birthdays of children to whom they plan to give gifts of toys this Christmas. If toy gifts are to score for safety and educational value, they must be chosen thoughtfully to fit the age and capabilities of each child. ; This advice comes from Emma Dickson Sheeny, professor of childhood education at Teacher's College, Columbia University and chairman of the advisory commit tee of Toy Guidance Council wnicn oilers consumer Doomets advising on play interests and safety requirements of different age groups. Scientifically Tested "Age suitability is scientifically tested by American toy manu facturers," Professor S h e e h y said. "Based on this research, tags, labels and instruction, sheets pro vided by many manufacturers give top shoppers the essential information about why each toy is suitable for a particular age group; how the child can use it; why he will enjoy it and how he will profit from the play activity. "Whether you are a parent, rel ative or just a friend of the family shopping for a casual gift, it's important to take the trouble to check on the suitability of the toys mat you buy to be sure tney fit the needs of the child for whom you are buving. This is particularly important when, choosing toys for a baby. ere are some basic points that are important to tne happiness and safety of . the crib, and car riage set: "Baby's toys should be light weight because his muscles are just beginning to develop strength. They should be bright colored because he can t distin guish subtler shades. "Baby needs toys that are var ied in textures to help him de velop his sense of touch. Edges must be smooth because baby's skin Is tender. It's essential that every toy he uses be too large to swallow; avoid, loose parts that might be swallowed. Built In Safety "Everything baby plays with goes into his mouth when he's teething, so be sure his play things are washable and safe to suck and non toxic. Picture books should be of washable cloth or plastic. "In families where there are children of several ages, it is very important for parents to recognize that toys that are edu cational for older children may be unsafe for the pre-school cnua. - Pi ill "Air-FIItt" golf balls In a hand somt Ovik Caddy set (1-doi. bails) or Pencil Caddy (lVi-doz. balls) male ideal Christmas gifts. Made from maroon Itathertone, these containers can be imprinted with name. PUT CHRISTMAS IN HIS POCK. ET with a luxurious leather gift: left, ultra-slim alligator fold: cen ter and front, conventional bill fold with registration number and matching keycase; right, a useful pocket secretary. Hosiery Gifts Save Legwork Santa's helpers can save leg work by stepping up to the hosiery counter and selecting Christmas stockings for every feminine name on the gift list. Always needed, hosiery belongs in the "sure to please category and also offers opportunity to choose gifts with a t o u c h of frivolity and an air of luxury. Such wardrobe standbys as daytime and evening sheers, in seamed, seamless or sandalfoot styles, would be welcomed. Aside from these basics, there are country and casual stock ings, colorful knee-highs and party nylons that can make the hosiery gift seem a very special one, though the expenditure is moderate. Matching the present to the wishes and personality of the giftee is easy, too. For instance, a first pair of hose is a gift to make the growing-up girl squeal with delight, and several pairs are even better! For the college or career girl. shimmering two-tone effects to wear on party nights. Bright hued cotton jacquard stockings please the sports-minded miss or Mrs. And a good way to tell a busy young wife and mother that she s still a glamour girl is to give her knee-high nylons for lounge wear in festive hues of red, blue or green. TO MEASURE DISTANCE A pedometer that hooks on the belt is a novel gift idea for the hunter, hiker, golfer or just any man wno a like to know now far he has walked in the course of a day or a trip. k - l' SEAL PACKAGES TO BE MAILED LONG DISTANCES, and espe cially those going to members of the armed forces overseas, with cloth tapes to assure protection against moisture for your gifts. And you can be colorful about it now, with self-stick tape available in great variety of colors. KEEP THEM LOW Remember to keep Christmas dinner table centerpieces low be low eye-level so that guests can see each other over the arrange ment. Save the long-stemmed roses and magnificent gladiolus for the buffet table or console table. To Insure Delivery Address With Care, Is Holiday Advice Careful addressing of Christ mas Cards is a must if you want to avolid the heavy strain on friendship that usually follows when greetings fail to arrive. Postal authorities estimate that more than 2,000,000 cards go astray because of improper or illegible addresses, incorrect postage or other mailing mis takes. Write or print the address pref erably in permanent ink to avoid smear in damp weather, use zone numbers, and mail all cards at least two weeks before Christmas, is the advice of Jerlyn Madison, Sheaffer Pen writing consultant who has studied the situation. Unsealed card envelopes re quire only a 2-ccnt stamp; sealed cards, a 3-cent stamp. 'rtVV This automatic infra-red rorisserie fries, grills, toasts, barbecues, etc. makes a complete meal in one operation . . plus a re movable baker tray. What a wonderful gift for your favorite cook I T JUNIOR COWBOY appetites can be happily satisfied this Christ mas with Chow Time sets furnish ing young riders with utensils for cookbook. Here's Television Gift For The Lazy Effortless operation of TV set is a gift that is ready for giving to old lazy bones. In some in stances it provides for change of stations by touching a push-button on the set. In others, there are remote control units. One of the new devices by reputable makers actually oper ates without in any way being connected with the set itself. Weighing only eight ounces, it mav be carried easily to the phone, for example, for the pur pose of silencing the set while answering. Packaging Often 'Makes' The Gift, Experts Conclude Americans give more presents than they receive they say. But it is the only conclusion a New York packaging designer got in a summary of a poll of "typical" retail store patrons. Another conclusion was that virtually anv item makes an ac ceptable gift, especially if it is in a gooa-iooKing canon, uiu pack aging often "makes" the gift, says Harry S. Lapow, who con ducted the poll. "In general the figures we tab ulated were strikingly consistent," said Lapow. "Gift-givers said they gave an average of 40 to 50 gifts a year not including the casual cigar or the gratuity. That adds up to 4 or 5 billion guts a year. One unhappy respondent gave testimony, Lapow said, that he gives about 60 gifts a year but receives only two. MAN GOING PLACES will appre ciate a gift of leather luggage. Shown here, a lightweight two suiter in football cowhide leather with companion bag in s a d d I leather. DRESS UP GIFTS "Do it yourself" gifts of home made candy or cookies can be enhanced by the choice of a con tainer tnat can be used again. Pack the gift in a small straw basket or in waxboard containers designed for use in freezer or refrigerator. FOR WOMEN Present perfect for any woman would be gift of satin cases or quill-lined boxes to hold gloves, hose and lingerie. Give the gift of HEARING To Someone You Love 'Darlene Sweaters " V. 3ilSlrfSJct!it' ' I f ' ' ' f fitii A traditional Christmas gift every girl and woman likes stM : SJ "f nW)lUt " i J 1 r to receive. Select her favorite color in all wool in a '&jg fit KS !V I V ' 'tMfcwLi' ' j I It '$ 1 Kf!"' ' ' bosie or novelty style treatment. Soft, luxurious and H I UjL.' MtJi. if L? 4. jJ t ?L m glamorous sweaters awaiting your Christmas selection at 'Jk mWfm - 8-95to,a95- 5-95to17-95 w H m, , Him ifty "1 mm 4m V urn J s Ajfl- 7 TViiL ""I , ' ' l I I & ,f odd the fullness to her 'Jer'if w A'. 1 ',.- j skirts. Light in weight but V Ife H S 7K J ', V . , II K I , ' ' give, oil of th. ru.ll.-rf TCi Ft V M kJ W wants. These are the mork of ' Mti A I' ; ' W style for .very woman. All 4 II . N, -.:3S colors and stylings. 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