Period Will Create an American Woman
Dr. Mary Shattuck Fisher of Vassar College foresees a new class of American women volunteers transforming community welfare. She plans to train hundreds at the Wartime Summer Institute in Poughkeepsie to handle child care nutrition and adult recreation, aiming to mobilize 4 to 5 million volunteers nationwide by war’s end.
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New York
Mary Shattuck Fisher
Vassar College
UST
Vassar Institute
Revival services planned at Glouster Mission
A revival meeting runs from Thursday evening May 28 through Sunday night May 31 at the Glouster Mission. The Rev and Mrs B V Snyder from Tarleton will lead the event with services starting at 7 45 pm each evening and an all day meeting on Sunday. The pastor is Rev Mrs M L Kimmey of Athens.
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Glouster
B. V. Snyder
Tarleton
M. L. Kimmey
Athens
Budget-Stretching Fashion For Economy Savvy Women
A New Exercise in savings sweeps the nation as women refashion wardrobes and home goods. From repairing outgrown clothes to renewing accessories and hats, readers learn clever, low cost upgrades. Practical tips include sewing in pockets, lengthening dresses with braid, scalloping hems, reshaping hats with cretonne, and using old underwear to make dishcloths.
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New York
Hattie
Mrs. America
Notion Counter
Pitfalls of Love and the Doctor in a City Return
In a tense scene Mrs. Graham is checked by Dr. Twitchell who prescribes rest and tablets while Ulysses assistant Jim Watson and a state trooper reflect on their New York visit. The father’s authority remains, as Mrs. Graham accepts gratitude and funds for travel as she prepares to return to Connecticut.
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Jim Watson
New York
Connecticut
Sequel to Marriage Meddlers by Adele Garrison
Madge Graham abandons armored cars and prisoners to travel with Diswell Reed and Jack Bickett in disguise. They seek Professor Drewell while her father demands expenses for their fugitive mission. Jim Watson and a state trooper accept the payment with reluctance as Aunt Madge returns home to reunite with Ronald.
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Adele Garrison
Cart
Connecticut
Professor Drewell
Madge Graham
Diswell
Jack Bickett
Wells
Charles
Jim Watson
Watson
Ronald
Madge
Simplicity Becomes Keynote In Care Of Complexion
A Czech pharmacist once famed on Rue de la Paix now guides local clients toward simple skincare. She prescribes three steps: wash, soften, and regulate oil. Night and morning routines vary by skin type, with soaps, emulsions, lotions, and a zinc foundation.
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Rue de la Paix
Theatrical Oddity Opens In Frigid Early US Halls
Early American theaters were retrofit buildings seating about 300 with no heating beyond a large foyer stove. Patrons were advised to bring their own foot warmers and warm clothing.
Housewife Becomes Home Front Contributor In War Effort
The article urges housewives to aid the war by cooking from scratch canning and managing family needs. It notes no immediate women registration but stresses duties like sewing, food preparation, shopping, and garden work as part of home front duties. A closing remark about moon illusion is included.
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Mia
Red Cross notes on knitting drive and first aid efforts
At Red Cross headquarters yarn is available for knitting for armed forces or civilians. The First Aid Class at Athens High School reviewed a three reel film and instructors gathered with Donald Bisnoff in town for instructor examinations.
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Red Cross
Armed Forces
Athens High School
Donald Bisnoff
Athens
Gladys McGiee
Robert McGee
Marine Detachment
Wake Island
Shanghai
China
Oberlin Honors Dr Hu Shih With Doctor of Laws
Dr Hu Shih, Chinese ambassador to the United States, was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws at Oberlin College’s 109th annual commencement. The ceremony recognized his contributions to diplomacy and Chinese literature.
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Oberlin Oberlin
Hu Shih
United States
Oberlin College
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Soft Water Dept
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Marguerite Young
Trooper
Professor Diswell
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Jack
Dr. Twitchell
Paus
Gallaher
Court St
Ruth Millett
Heart OF Dixie
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Madeleine
Carroll
Fred Macmurray
Pearl Harbor
Wer
Estelle Gottlieb
Ohio University
State Hospital
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Burma Road
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Amertee Ee Cross
Washington
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Igbara Stanwyck
Joel McCrea
Ferian Donlevy
Bruce
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Logan's
Logan
N. Court St
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