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Toys Treat Young to a Give Exra Care to Choosing Gift Toys For Child Who's Sick in Bed This Yule needs will help to keep his mind I when theih physical abilities are off himself.. curtailed. I -. American toy manufacturers . There aren't many children have become guardians" of the who won't respond to a mental I health of the nation's children. By providing activity that really interests him, he will be kept busy and thus help to avoid the "spoiling" that many' times accompanies illness. challenge, and this may be ac- ! Great pains are taKen to mate complished by giving toys with certain ptayiling3 are made of Nev Thri For those younsters confined the accent, on combatting a mm- non-toiic materials and decor ated with harmless paints. ; to bed or to the hospital during Giving this extra thought to the selection of toys for con The right toys for convales- i or problem. i the Yule season, special care in ; selecting ,toys is needed, accord Designed to Make Dream cf , ing to the Toy Manufacturers of ii,s r the U. S. A. valescents will pay dividends be- cents will do much to restore miko ociHo frnm nrnvirtino' crnn.rt that get-well and competitive Lay-away a Gift a Day Make Christmas Bright and Gayi A Classified Ad in -The Journal ' costs as little as 35 cents - T fun, toys that fit your child's ' spirit which is so important r.' wirown-up-viory tveauy Come True V. v GUARD THEIR HEALTH - tr ft s A (V. V 1 ""' GOOD SOUP IS THE TEST of a good cook and even Sis can't miss with her Campbell Kids Cooking set. Miniature cans of real soup and all the utensils together with a chef's hat and apron and cook book, are included in this kit. By American Metal Specialities Company. : 4 - if' o. 1 ' NEW INTERIOR DECORATING SET provides a room full of furni ture to paint, drapery and seat cover fabrics to sew, wallpaper to bans all stimulating creativeness as well as furnishing know-how for fature years. By Waller L. Heme. : v t ?4 WtCs-tt'il 1 J 4 I?" - , 'I RECREATION-FASHIONS OF THE PASt teach a young Miss how to do it for herself in the future. The gaily packaged set supplies pre-cut felt, straw, lace, feathers and directions for assembling authentic miniatures of historical hats. By Associated American. X" v. i - x i -"."Si A 't - ' V . i ? - WELCOME xIDS TO JUNIOR DOCTORS and nurses for a favorite Kits are iiiied wun iamnus si J "J - game. tethoscope and plastic instruments. By AMSCO. - ' ' I ' - "N' ' - , j I , - s ' " -A "i ! - - " . .1 - 14 i, .s i , 1 s i Santa takes a giant step this Christmas toward fulfilling childhood's "Dreams of Grcwn Up Glory," by going all out to , hel.n youngsters "Do It Yourself." . Chief engineers o his collec- ' tion, now being displayed in g,,., Toyland, are the Toy Manufuc- turers of the U. S. A., who aimed f$? at producing toys that would pU make "playing-grown-up," the ' g)f happiest of all the pastimes of the youngsters, more than ever Ste before. j W And they have succeeded re- ? markably well. Parents will find W it easier to choose gifts to fit pU all ages, personalities and spec- Si ial interests. And they will be nappier aoout tneir cnoices, lor the toys really teach. The children won't have to im- M nrrvvicp wVipti tbpv want t.n nlci v wa store, try nouseKeepmg, engage in make believe business, even make wheel toys that really roll, or experiment in decorating X - Even aspiring young doctors ana nurses wm nave a cnance to practice on "dolls" or themselves, in a minor and safe and instructive way with actual working props like band-aids - &J Broaden Their Horizon . This, say parents who havie ' had a chance to preview Tovland j 1954,- is all to the good. For it echoes their own eniovment of ; the adult "do-it-yourself" pro- ects which have broadened their own horizons, and actually meant savings for them. Application of the principal to children's playthings means learning more about growing up in the way children most like to learn namely oy doing. In addition to this happy new trend m toys, there's more good W "sws for parents of concern to Efo him CXiriSLiiias uuugei. xuyz win print nn mnrp this vpnr than lnt. -- - J - 7 J, and possibly a little less. wet And while toys that dominate ( the field are overwhelmingly in the "do-it-yourself" and "make-t-yourself" categories, the tra ditional long time favorites, are back in the market with deft new touches that make them saf er and more attractive. Teddy bears and cuddly toys get delightful new treatments. Tricycles still have three whee!s but have "tow-bars"' added in some instances. Dolls range the gamut of personality prefer ences, but many have complete wardrobes added. Sleds and wa gons are streamlined and treated to new dasnes oi colors. j $ Stimulate Imagination Buildine blocks, in fact the ; traditional construction toys, m nave oeen suDjecteu wuui ( more lmagniauive uraimuiB . which present challenges more fitting to the modern child's mnd. Among the wheel toys are knockdown models of real sports cars, for the youngsters to as- j semble themselves wan a scuuui Ar-ivar- onH 'i-t. in motion. Even I I I l V i . (Ill V I " w - " I M replicas of dad's car wash kits 1 are available to Keep tnem ciean i a inn vv-i n Vipln nnn I with the family car. s What used to be doll's houses j fg in wnicn me gins cumu place furniture where it belongs, have become real home making kits. The furniture can be a's rauin in o voript.v nf nrranee- ments T One k t Yea ur the Sp- ! fft pm,, 3- flMnTtment of fabrics and wall- W naners to stimulate creative ef- Si : t j.--- , ,. . v. : v- j fort witnout aisLUiuuig luum wans. Toy makers and manufactur ers of nationally distributed pro ducts have cooperated this year to produce store keeping and housekeeping kits that will by no means be restricted in inter est to the girls. Just try to keep Junior from participating in setting up shop, even helping- in the "kitchen" with these avail able and usable toys. Do It Yourself toys become "learn-it-yourself" playthings in many fascinating ways this year. There's an atomic energy set with a miniature uranium lab, . 1 !11 1 witn wnicn even aaa win nave fun. Explore Outer Space ' There's a miniature planetar ium set which makes it possible for the youngsters to explore outer snace. There's an-all elect ric "radio station" that goes a long way toward safely teaching something about electronics. Jew games bring familiar TV stars into the home and in some instances cue ucsikhcu m icai-n j children geography and history. : gpf For the very young tne ao-it-yourself" principle is applied to evn the rattles which encour age the infant to make his own pleasant tinkling noise, create his own eye exercising patterns and color combinations. I The modern emphasis is on "r,itrmrcplf " , fir "maKP-lt- : vourself." The ingenuity, of the j Toy Manufacturers of the U. S. . ifi i i"r. i . hi i iftin.rn nrpn.ecsv n t. . i ait t irtrir vnrmn run -i-iinir n . a ...:iu j a i m, -jj ivm 1 nut aj w. a v II W rC S m play. Has extra wash- bodv. aonai in all i. sleel set with 8 sections one reed. 7 dia- Din. 8 wind-blades of Li 1' U iTfl tl S : iS fi V- lWzyX M mouthpieces, wheels, wide seat, of curved track. 28 - meter, brightly colored, smoothly turned white Jffk lJ MA II " .W PXnfa B stfO"3 carrying case ingTe belfs. long. Economical. Tots love iti birch. Educational. H '" m M Va,ue tvn ts t r, . ........ .:,!.-value lfe? .Vfe i S fc j l-U VIMillV W W V Illy 1MB W - - w " - - - i - TJ ft A 22' scale model, with enameled I J.S'. i.' 1J . 3 ; A.VO k li9on'Ce assortmJ"t nc!ude$- .1 X h I steel reinforced body,, detach- I . .. Si 4 . I 20x30' paper, r.bbon, seals - W fl nhl looWc ral nt life H P,ay fun5 Serv!c for Realistic details dnv- Double, holster with Over 325 parts, pow- Replica of real repeat-B cards, tags. Save "one-third! 1 W il S5 2443 . us in?. 1 four ; beautifu new er's seat has spring single shot pistols. Black erful electric engine er shot gun, 29". Holds I 55.32,2 rj ZgL l S5'2443 , J pottery colors Includes oclion. Red, 9Vi", olu- leather belt, shearling that runs in reverse, 6 light balls for safe - - airgg!?ii. lirm ' " Ns -nnw!gt!-'i'7T5Sifcr,gfpe tea pot, sugar bowl, j minum trim. gun pockets. forward, many speeds, ammunition. " " r . " " iJrfTSiSSWw. ' 1 . , , ; : , 1 1 : r-Z ) M if e J 9' SserlsCar American Set vl . American Logs . 1 IZ " J: m H XTlNVv'S M v.oronaou uuiwinv.... West Bend 3-cup eiec km t Continental styling, 290-pc. brick set builds II. MmYr . M Build many models. with 1 -knob control. ,. n.rcoiator. Auto- M I y-pc aluminum, wnn spare tire on rear. Red plastic house and ga- U " fcfyW'KiSrV II 21 1 -pc interlock, are Will cook whole meal ' t;c keeps coffee W! percomror, ..u7, rnetal, alummum trim, , rage with windows, - I n?n V 11 solinter-free, easy to at once. UL listed. . P ,;ct, nluminum. fftt MJl 42-6915 ( . zxj 3 V.-f XCA-if flf H ..rr. ... . r. DU r?AA Rlnlrr . SJ ," , MCtaHmiMin Urn Pepper y iy W wrist wcrcn r-'jr".-!; Fliaks to dry instantly. Visualizer fabric dial Weighs only 3V4 pounds. UL listed. 2-qt. Coronado elec tric, no shaking! Top part lifts out for serv ing. UL listed. 24 cotton-sluffed percale cutie with floppy legs and saucy plastic face. Safe for baby. 55-202 Roy Rogers and Trig ger on dial. Rugged chromed case, steel back. Leather band. . . i I t I l Single shot .22, ideal for boy's first gun. Uses regular or high speed.oartrMgfs. Coronado automatic, adjustable strength control. Up to ten cups capacity. A beauty! 2S 55-2994 36" Air Rifle Cesh Register Vske Phsne Esgkiag Chai? f i pal Folding csb& Tree Sffsnd lliswafha Sled Daisy Red Ryder Car- Red steel, no sharp Lift the receiver and Washable, durable bine. Lever action, with eares. .Two rows of hear the voice! Bell, Duran upholstery. Ma lightning looker, keys register sales, realistic spring dial. pIe finish. Nosag spring 1000 shot Seed. P'ay money included. Baked enameLon steel. seat. Just like Dad's! With 2 chairs, uphol- Sturdy, with water- 40' Meteor with high stered seats. Remov- bowl and 3 prongs to carbon steel runners, able Masonite top, hold tree. Green end safety guard, patented sturdy metal frames. red-enameled steel. steering device. e M Vby Durable 18x24" Velvo "Mated fiberboard for wC.I With chalk, eras er ci-jlk tray. 0 Ds!! Carrlsge ft Washable blue cover- ri ... ing, steel frame folds for storage. Many spe- Hj cial features. . l ' ' 55-3084 7-Liglit Set Ornnmsnt Set 15-Lcght Set if Independent-burning. C7Vi candelabra, in door tree lights. Tri , Plug, extension tap. Both round and fancy shapes, decorated and screened. Box of 1 2, 2' to 23i ir.es. Gloiite indoor set, in dependent burning. C7'i candelabra, add on plug, extra-long. -V- a Viae hrniipbt, Rnnta his most Shi exciting toy collection in years. 0 I. SERIOUS PROBLEM fascinat in- to the young! The adjustable r,e tension in this "Right-Time" toy helps develop coordination. 'ORLD POPULATION Tho nnrmlntinn nf thfi; world s new totals 2,500,000,000 - and is M iVn'TT vnrR SFIF kit makes it stm increasing, according to a DO-IT-IOLKhtL kit makes it , Tevoxt of the united . Nations -ft possible tor any Doy to assem- Educational, Scientific and Cul ble a model FG car from a kit by Doepke. . tufal Organization. Statisti- cions of the organization esti mate that the world's nopula- W Accurate "Counselor." White with chrome, rubber p!ctform. Has magnifying lens. See Our Window WED. EVE. DEC. 1 st - - t?.1S Pressure Fen Mirro-Matic 4-quart. Cover lock end control cutomctic. Of hard ciuminum alloy. . I PENCiL'-BOX . Value (Q)C .1 Pacemaker, contains 33 items. "J n Has sliding drawer, embossed H gold leaf design. 9 Vi" x 6 1 I L 1 18" Icicles Fireproof lead foil, add glitter and glam our to your Christmas tree. 1-oz. box. Step Stcol 11.95 lady Helen. Red or yellow Duran covering, hardwood steps and chromed frame. Keep witn Ke Officici basketball set, for indoor or outdoor. Hecvy seine lwie net. '. steel rim. V -.- Foot bait Fcbric, official iii size, weight. Pebtex with rubber valve bladder. Laced, ready to use. OPEN EVERY EVE, Starting DEC. 17th mmMA 1 fl ". Bosketbal! W: 3 m jiS "' Secmless rubber, offi cial size, weight, per. formonce. Pebble finish aids control. tion will increase -by 1.500.000,- ff xrxtssi Subscribe to The Journal Now! 00O in the next 25 years ,'W$t$$t XXr rT VT7 3.X.-:S-rji;J-v-:-" 'T-"teWv 1.-tjj. Tr. '."'.'"j5,--'I'-.'iT,-','.'tV'T