Cover: March 1960.
♦ 50 years ago
The Woman’s Outlook column in March 1960 sang the praises of lemons, proving it to be the most versatile of fruit.
“Run out of setting lotion? Never mind. Lemon juice and water makes an excellent substitute. Add the strained juice of half a lemon to a cupful of boiling water and comb it through your hair before pinching your waves into place.
“When dry, your hair will feel slightly stiff, but when it is combed out it will be wonderfully soft, glossy and manageable.
“Don’t throw away the squeezed lemon rind; it is splendid for your hands, as it removes stains and discolourations and brightens up your nail polish. It will also smooth away all those little roughnesses that snag your nylons, leaving your hands satin smooth.”
As if that were not enough: “Many articles can be cleaned with the help of a lemon. Squeezed halves of lemon dipped in salt will clean tarnished copper and brass; lemon juice and whitening will clean and bleach piano keys. Squeezed halves can also be used to whiten the draining board or kitchen table; rub well, leave a short time to bleach and then rinse with cold water and dry. Don’t use lemon on an enamelled kitchen table or table-top refrigerator, as the acid will leave dull marks.”
As ever, The Shropshire Magazine of 1960 was the housewife’s help!
Cover: March 2010.
Aside from the articles you can browse on this website, the print magazine contains a wealth of fascinating feature pieces and regular items to keep you entertained and informed. This month, you can also read about:
• The world at Woore . . . Ben Bentley steps out in the lively village that sits right at the conjunction of three counties and introduces himself to the locals in the latest instalment of his Village Voices• A restoration history . . . Normally working behind closed doors, the Michael Beetham Conservation Centre at the RAF Museum Cosford occasionally opens its doors to visitors. Shirley Tart grabs a sneak preview of this year’s opening
• Medals for the memories . . . Three Shropshire ladies were among the first to be awarded the Elizabeth Cross, a new royal honour recognising families of British forces personnel killed while serving their country. Shirley Tart relates their stories
• It’s never too late! . . . Whitewater rafting is just a stroll in the park for 77-year-old Yvonne Smith, whose family keep egging her on to new achievements
• Education . . . The Shropshire Magazine talks to a Shropshire teacher just back from a rewarding spell teaching in India, and to a county musician organising a benefit concert for the school pupil victims of the Beslan massacre
• Out and about . . . Our photographers record your events, and Shirley Tart fills in the social diary
• Food and drink . . . The Shropshire Magazine Wine Club offers readers a bargain case of Chilean wine from Tanners Wines; Andy Richardson rounds up food news; Shirley Tart takes breakfast on the farm; and Neil Thomas enjoys eating out at The Royal Oak, Welshpool
• Fashion: A sporting chance . . . Susan Cushing dresses for the gym, while having no intention of taking any exercise at all . . .
• Gardening . . . Ken Tudor lauds a giant among county gardeners, and Maria Wynne profiles an award-winning design and landscaping company
And so much more!
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