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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1949

Page

12

Tapering New Look for Males in London Fashion Shakeup

In London Bond Street tailors promote a tapering new look as H G Taylor, president of the federation of clothing designers, urges a sartorial renewal. The plan includes male fashion parades to revive dress standards amid criticism of current British male attire. Brockhurst criticizes teachers as a negative example.

London Bond Street H. G. Taylor Federation * of Clothing Designers Federation Taylor H. E. Brockhurst

Stage Door Romeos Gone but Charines Say They Don't Care

New York reports Broadway show girls no longer rely on stage door Johnnies or sugar daddies. Candy Montgomery notes today’s actresses are busier, more talented, and often hold college degrees. The era of patronage by Diamond Jim Brady and similar figures is described as past, with focus shifted to careers over romance.

New York Broadway Candy Montgomery Miss Montgomery Johnnies Diamond Jim Brady Brady Lillian Russell

Pink Pastel Shirts Take Lead In Men’s Wear Trends

Louisville reports pastel shirts dominating menswear as store managers note 80 percent of sales are pastels. Shoppers buy in pairs, often matching pink with orchid or aqua and green, with colorful ties and coin dot patterns rising in popularity. Local designers attribute trend to wife approval and fashion confidence.

Louisville Adam

Bubble Gum from America Becomes Istanbul Sensation

In Istanbul on the main street the latest cultural import is bubble gum, though only the idea and the names arrive. Shouts of Texas Cowboy Jumbo Mickey echo as locals seek the gum, while Turkish travelers bring back the American concept, not the product itself.

America Istanbul United States States

Summer Fashions Offer Diverse Fabric Choices

Woman's World highlights summer style by Ertta Haley with diverse fabrics from sheer nylons to gabardine and linen. It notes updated prints, border patterns, pastel linens, vat-dyed linens, pure silk, and versatile necklines including shawl collars and strapless sundresses with removable ties.

Three-Piece Ensemble Among Fashion Scoops of the Season

Fashion notes describe a three piece chambray outfit with a grey blouse rolled dressmaker collar and dolmant sleeves paired with a blue grey shrimp toned chambray skirt. A shrimp-tone cummerbund accents a tiny waist with a black cartwheel straw hat and shortie gloves completing the look. Full skirts remain popular with varied fullness and lengths stay near 12 inches from the floor. The trend emphasizes femininity with camisole effects embroidery trim pastel dresses and Empire silhouettes.

What Would Your Home Look Like Without a Lawn

A garden feature guide explains choosing lawn grasses and care. Kentucky Blue is best for many regions, with Canada Blue or Chewings Fescue for shade. select seed with high Kentucky Blue content. Use weed sprays like 2 4 D, balanced fertilizer, proper mowing at about one and a half inches, rolling if needed, and regular, light cuts for a healthy, low effort lawn.

Kentucky

Be Smart Handbag Match With Footwear Trends

The article guides coordinating handbags with costume and footwear. Polished leathers dominate tailored bags, paired with season fabrics. Thinner smooth feathers and suede finishes rise in popularity, especially light gray suede. Patents remain spring and summer favorites, popular with patent footwear.

Don't Mix Love Money Too Well in Marriage

Eva asks how to arrange finances with Barry amid marriage plans. The columnist warns against rigid budgets and warns that material preconditions can spoil intimacy, urging trust and affection over legal financial pacts. He suggests reconsidering a pre marriage contract and notes the value of partnership over ledgered rules.

Eva California Barry

Guided bombs edge closer to battlefield use

Air Materiel Chief Gen McNarney said a 12,000 pound guided bomb could be ready in about a year. He forecast rapid advances in rocket missiles with radar guidance, and noted X-1 tests set pace for supersonic flight though true pinpoint guidance remains distant.

Washington, D. C Air Materiel Command Air Force Joseph T.mcnarney Air Material Command United States McNarney

You Build It Tool Box Solves Storage Problem

The tool chest offers safe and convenient storage for any size woodworking tool collection. Open it is 36 inches high by 60 inches wide. closed it is 36 by 30 inches. It can hang on a wall or fold and be carried. Doors hold tools and shelves fit inside.

Tips for kitchen and sewing care from old guidance

Practical hints advise greasing the pan rim to prevent boil over for macaroni or rice. For rayon fabrics such as sharkskin or taffeta use finely pointed pins and needles to avoid pinholes during hand or machine sewing.

Triplets and Twins Puzzle Baffles Apt Comment

A joking exchange about a woman who reportedly had triplets and two weeks later twins. The retort notes one triplet was said to be lost, prompting the punchline. The dialogue resembles a quip about improbable fertility and miscount.

Classified department offers doors windows and electrical services

Slab and panel doors wood or aluminum windows storm sash and screens available now see your dealer or National Woo Works Bronx City Town Electrical equipment Electric motor repairing prompt service all work guaranteed magneto generators rewinding and repair ing all sizes Thorpe Electric 1024 Ltd St Sioux City Town Wanted to buy alfalfa May z write for prices Milligan Son Sioux City 2 Tops market prices paid for goose duck feathers Mitchell Feather Works Mitchell SD down comforters 72x84 Blue or Rose 24.95 pos paid

National Woo Works Bronx City Town Thorpe Electric 1024 Ltd Sioux City Milligan .& Son Sioux City 2 Mitchell Feather Works Mitchel, SD

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