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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1944
Page
7
A humorous column notes DIY accessories using natural leaves waxed for necklaces, pearl rings made from broken jewelry, heart pins fashioned from felt and beads, and clever initials from chicken wishbones. The piece playful- ly blends seasonal crafts with tongue in cheek social trivia.
A historical note on fashionable initials and monogram culture among women. The piece highlights initials on everyday items like soap and letters, describing how groups of women adopt initials as style. It reflects playful wordplay and a light social trend.
A guide urges readers to keep a small calendar on the radio table with a day by day listing of all programs to hear. It suggests preparing a fashion calendar daily outfits by combining sweaters jackets and skirts and following the plan each morning.
Trixie Teen urges readers to maintain good posture among WAVES ACS and other girls in uniform. Emphasizes that it’s not just the outfit but how one carries themselves, urging square shoulders chin up and tummy in.
Easy fix-up steps for home care outline floor cleaning and waxing with benzine, plus chair repairs using dowels, clamps, glue, and careful drying. Guidance covers loosening legs, removing old glue, refitting, and using a tourniquet method to secure joints, ending with refinishing to match.
A Chicago study of 1000 responses from a baby record book shows 1944 infants average seven pounds five ounces at birth with thick hair and little fear of furry animals. Sex ratios were nearly even, males not disproportionately common in wartime.
MGM plans a film version of They Were Expendable starring Lieut. Comdr. Robert Montgomery on inactive navy duty. John Ford to direct with a cast largely drawn from military service. Cormdr. Montgomery returns to cinema after Here Comes Mr Jordan. The project draws on MacArthur's wartime PT boat exploits and features a largely veteran cast.
A playful scrap plywood toy chest folds into a table with a top featuring stars and letters. Rope handles and wooden wheels aid moving the toy assortment, and folding legs elevate a height suitable for play. Instructions and pattern are offered for readers.
For more than two years the British Broadcasting Corporation has kept off the air all jazz and swing renditions of themes taken from the works of masters like Chopin, Schubert, Tchaikovsky and Wagner to respect listener sensibilities.
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