Taken from 1955 Housekeeping Monthly

* Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a
delicious meal ready, on time for his return. This is a way of letting
him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about
his needs.
* Prepare yourself. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your
hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary
people.
* Be a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a
lift and it is one of your duties to provide.
* Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part
of the house just before your husband arrives.
* Prepare the children. Take a few minutes to wash their hands and
faces (if they are small), comb their hair and, if necessary, change
their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them
playing the part. Minimise all noise. At the time of his arrival,
eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum.
* Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and show
sincerity in your desire to please him.
* Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him,
but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first -
remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours.
* Never complain if he comes home late or goes out to dinner, or
other places of entertainment without you. Instead, try to understand
his world of strain and pressure. Dont complain even if he stays out
all night.
* Dont ask him questions about his actions or question his
judgement or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house. You
have no right to question him. A good wife always knows her place.