Description
The Ladies' Home Journal Magazine from March 1960 is a fascinating time capsule that provides a glimpse into societal issues of the era, particularly focusing on the rather compelling topic of the epidemic of teenage secret marriages. This vintage magazine is not just an enjoyable read; it also serves as an intriguing historical artifact for collectors and enthusiasts of mid-20th century culture.
In good condition, this magazine exhibits minor wear throughout, which is typical for its age, but does not detract from the overall value. The magazine does have an address label affixed to the front cover, adding a touch of authenticity to this cherished publication. Perfect for display or for private reading, it is protected by a durable plastic covering to ensure its longevity.
This issue includes engaging articles and captivating advertisements that reflect the norms and challenges faced by young couples during that time. The discussion about secret marriages among teenagers highlights important cultural conversations surrounding love, commitment, and the expectations of young adults in the 1960s.
- Unique Historical Insight: Discover how societal norms around marriage and relationships have evolved over the decades.
- Collectible Vintage Item: A must-have for magazine collectors and history buffs alike.
Although there are some marks on the magazine, they add to its character rather than detract from its appeal. This magazine can spark discussions on how romance was perceived in the past and what that means for today's society.
Whether you are a long-time fan of Ladies' Home Journal or are looking for a unique piece to add to your collection, this March 1960 issue is a delightful find. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history!
Note: The content list below is digitally transcribed for searchability. Please refer to the photos for the exact Table of Contents.
Inside This Issue (Full Table of Contents):-
Condensed Novel Complete in This Issue
- The Yellow Brick Road — Elizabeth Cadell
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Stories
- A Country Tale — Isak Dinesen
- The Duke and the Girl — Dorothy Black
- The Cup — Margaret Russell
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Special Features
- Our Remarkable Presidency — Dorothy Thompson
- When Someone Close to You Must Die — Benjamin Spock, M.D.
- Tell Me, Doctor: Children Need Someplace to Go and Something to Do — Goudrich C. Schauffler, M.D.
- Youngsters Outgrow Jack Kennedy — Margaret Hickey
- Understudy Dynamo — Joan Younger
- Who Is Dr. Spock? — Hildegarde Dolson
- Teenage Secret Marriage Epidemic — Betty Cor Spicer
- Can This Marriage Be Saved? — Dorothy Cameron Disney
- Testing Time for Talent — Pat Boone
- When Is a Dream Car! — Abner Dean
- How America Lives: Rich Beyond Measure — Glenn Matthew White
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General Features
- Letters Our Readers Write Us
- Under Cover — Bernardine Kielty
- There’s a Man in the House — Harlan Miller
- Making Marriage Work — Clifford R. Adams, Ph.D.
- Fifty Years Ago
- Journal About Town
- This Is a Medicine Peddler — Munro Leaf
- Ask Any Woman — Marcelene Cox
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Fashion and Beauty
- Fashions to Love in the Spring — Wilhela Cushman
- The Journal’s Five-Star Wardrobe — Ruth Mary Packard
- “When I See it in the Journal I Make it for Myself” — Nora O’Leary
- From a Problem Skin to “How Pretty You Look” — Dawn Crowell Norman
- How to Dress Well on Practically Nothing! — Bet Hart
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Food and Homemaking
- Corinne Griffith’s Cookbook — Corinne Griffith
- Unforgettable Kitchens — Margaret Davidson
- “When I Entertain,” Mrs. Laurance Rockefeller as told to Nancy Crawford Wood
- Appeal Family Favorites — Elizabeth Kent Gay
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Interior Decoration
- A Completely New Look: And it Cost Only $35.20 — Cynthia Meadow Wheatland
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Poems
- Heritage in Spice — Jessie Farchman
- A Small March Song — Virginia Linton
- Listening Sleep — Shirley Willard Chamberlin
- On Waiting for the Birth of a Child — Norma Levine
- Wild White Beach Plum — Dionis Coffin Riggs
- And Be Not There — Richard F. Ankruecht
- One’s Own Child in a Recital — Virginia Scott Miner
- At Long Last — Kay Owens
- To Ella: When We Were Twelve Years Old — William Stafford
- Animal Stamina — Janet Henry
- Song at Fifteen — Jean Carpenter Merad
- Cover Photograph by Leombruno-Bodi