Thursday, 13 December 2012

Woman's Own November 27 1957 Page 55

Woman’s Own
DESERT ISLAND DISCS COMPETITION
We had a record entry for our Desert Island Discs Competition in our October 2 issue
 MRS. F. JONES, Islington, London, N.I, sent in the list which was closest to the order of popularity, as shown by the majority vote. To her goes the wonderful FIRST PRIZE of a DYNATRON RADIO-GRAMOPHONE , valued at over £200 (about $558.00)?.
Mrs. Jones chose "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning as the first song on her list; and the reason she gave for her choice was: "On being discharged from hospital after many weeks, my nurse remarked, 'Oh, what a beautiful morning for your home-going'."
Mrs. Jones' order of preference for the 12 records was 1, 5, 12, 6, 8, 4, 9, 10 .
 MRS. E, ELLAM, Halifax, Yorks. wins the second prize of AN H.M.V. RADIOGRAM I valued at over £130. (about $362.70)?
 There were eight fourth prize winners, who will each receive an H.M.Y. 4-SPEED ELECTRIC AUTO·GRAM, valued at over ) £28 (about $78.12)?; and 50 consolation prize winners who will each receive £5 (about $13.95)? to buy records.
 There were three third prizewinners: Mrs. C. H. Taylor, Belfast, N.I., Mrs. L. J. Neads, Clevedon, Somerset, and Mrs. B. Ginnis, Letchworth, Herts., who each receive a PYE SUPER BLACK BOX, valued at over £60 (about $167.40)?, 
All prizewinners have been notified List on application to the address on Page 7.
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Fashion Stockists
Stockists for the clothes shown on page 17. All prices are approximate and vary slightly in different parts of the country. These stores will honour mail orders.
DOUBLE YOUR MONEY'S WORTH
Henley Junior black velvet dress and bolero, 81/2 gns (about $ 24.91)?
Richard  Shops, 364 Kensington High Street, London, W.14, and all branches throughout the country.
Pearl bracelet, 15s (about $2.09)?.
Juna Antiques, 57 Greek Street. London, W.1.
Evening purse, 11s.6d (about $1.60)?
From a selection at Bourne & Hollingsworth, Oxford Street, London, W.l.
Monique detachable bib blouse of drip dry, non iron poplin, 35s 6d (about $4.95)?. In white and 9 colours.
LONDON: The Separates Centre, 283 Oxford Street. W,l.
MANCHESTER: Lewis's Ltd.. and all branches throughout the country.
Jewelcraft triple row pearls and bells bracelet, 21s (about $2.93)?.
LONDON: Swan & Edgar, Ltd" Piccadtlly, W.l.
LIVERPOOL: George Henry Lee. & Co.. Basnett Street.
Brodery skirt, 37s. 6d. (about $5.23)? , and jacket, 43s. 6d. (about $6.07)?, in needle cord. Available in choice of 6 colours.
Swan & Edgar, Ltd., Piccadilly, London. W.l.
Small handbag by Saxone, 12s. 11d. (about $1.80)?
Saxone, 2Sl Oxford Street. London, W.1, and main branches throughout the country.  

Dress on page 30 is by Blanes.
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Someone you love is longing for a Rotary
Now and again it’s nice to give something special to the one who means most to you. A Rotary watch says you really care.
“Mademoiselle” in gold £16.0.0 (about $44.64)?
"Pepita" in gold £16.0.0 (about $44.64)?

ROTARY WATCHES
Accuracy and distinction at a reasonable price
 Ask your jeweller for ROTARY-by name
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little Xtra By Silhouette
HIGH  WAIST
For the girl who " likes a high waisted  girdle yet wants the freedom of Little X.  Easy to wash, quick dry and needs no Ironing. In White. Sizes: Small, Medium, Large. TH.511. 45'- (about $6.07)? (or cash with to order 6/9 (about 94 cent)? & 6 monthly payments of 6/9 (about 94 cents)?

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Jay’s OF LONDON & LEEDS
WONDERFUL NEW CATALOGUE
Jay's Postal Service is so popular that we have decided to widen its scope. The New Catalogue as well as featuring a better than ever collection of West End fashions, contains, household goods, linens and many other items in 148 colourful pages. Send today to Dept. WO 11 
PLAN YOUR BUDGET THE JAY'S WAY
By post or as  personal shopper you can buy simply and conveniently out of income. You make a small payment with order and each month for 6 months; you can add purchases at any time. Our New Catalogue gives full details of this scheme which is as simple as this
Cash Price £2 (about $5.58)? Credit Price £2.2.0 (about $5.86)? First Payment 6/ (about 84 cents)?- Monthly Payments 6/- (about 84 cents)? 

Cash Price £5 (about $13.95)? Credit Price £5.5.0 (about $14.65)? First Payment  15/- (about $2.09)? Monthly Payments  15/- (about $2.09)?
Cash Price £10 (about $27.90)? Credit Price £10.10.0 (about $29.30) First Payment 30/- (about $4.19)? Monthly Payments 30/- (about $4.19)? 
Also at 26, Commercial St., LEEDS.
JAY’S LTG., OXFOlD CIRCUS, LONDON,W.1. MAYfair 8181

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BLOUSE-CARDIGAN You'll be warm right up to the neck in this cosy fitting 'Blouse-Cardigan' knitted in Poppleton's "Nevada" 3-ply knitting wool. For Bust Sizes 34', 36', 38'.
Poppletons NEVADA
Full instructions for knitting this practical garment are given in leaflet 1048 available from your local stockist or by sending 6d. (about  7 cents)?

Postal Order to:
RICHARD POPPLETON &: SONS LIMITED
(Dyers and Spinners)
ALBERT MILLS HORBURY, YORKSHIRE
Established over 100 years
Poppletons for Preference
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One quick twirl for a LASTING CURL
NOTE THE SPRING
Make sure of success with your next Home Perm or Set. Ladye  Jane curl clips have a special Coil Spring-grip to hold locks tight during setting. Afterwards you'll have the most wonderful manageable curls you ever dreamed of!
In Stainless AIuminium with a “Stainless” Steel Coil Spring. No. 477 Card of 5 Clips Price 1/ (about 14 cents)?
 From Boots, Hairdressers and Chemists 
Ladye Jayne
CURL CLIPS
JARRETT RAINSFORD & LAUGHTON LTD. Birmingham 14
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The average price of a new home then was $12220. about 2.69 times the yearly average wage of $4550. Which was about 2.17 times the price of a new car $2100. And the future was progressive not regressive

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