1958 – Ronald Reagan for GE
A GE ad, a US president, and memories of 1980
Tag: September
1959 – Coffee and Gossip
Invite your neighbor for morning coffee
1955 – Safeway Instant
Just add water and stir
1958 – Giant Cookies and Thin Kids
6 classic cookie recipes to make for kids
1958 – The Hydrox Cookie Celebration
The first chocolate sandwich cookie with a cream center
1961 – Hallmark Hop
Don’t forget the decorations for your back to school party
1964 – Crossing Guard Paper Doll
Mid-century make-believe.
The Race for Higher Learning: A 1959 Perspective
In 1959, college competition intensified, prioritizing prestige over knowledge, paralleling modern challenges in education.
1964 – Captain Kangaroo Kid’s Puzzle
A page for children in McCalls magazine.
1951 – Betsy McCall Paper Doll
The Betsy McCall paper doll goes back to school.
1961 – Betsy McCall Doll
It’s the first day of school for Betsy McCall.
1964 – No Return Glass
Soft drinks in cans? Say it ain’t so.
1964 – Shoes and the Crossing Guard
Dressy school shoes for the mid-century boy.
1964 – Tupperware
Mid-century advertising from Tupperware.
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