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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1944
Page
8
A home crafted HEF cookie jar and an old fashioned corner shelf are described with simple straight cuts and glue. Patterns and stencil guide for lettering and peasant figures are available on one sheet for 15 cents plus postage. Send request to Pat tern 266.
Cherie Nicholas notes a summer bridal fashion shift toward sheer chiffons and fine Marquisettes with cottons rising to fashion first. white organdy remains strong while eyeleted lace, dotted nets, and cotton sheets offer low cost charm. subtle pastels like pink and ice blue appear in gowns and veils alongside new suit options in sheer wools and satin outfits.
A long cloth style dress features a striking cotton fabric with apples and foliage printed on a white background. Cutout designs can be appliqued onto the white areas as shown on the blouse, with durable color that remains vibrant.
A cheeky guide suggests teen fun with autograph crafts such as signing bathing suits with color fast thread, signing stuffed animals, and autographed blinds and banners. Other ideas include signing a bed sheet, pillow tops, towels, and kerchiefs for group wear or display.
The piece rails against Lindy Hop Jive Boogie and other dances. It extols a new three quarter time waltz trend with Cats and Gaits urged to glide whirl and swoon like Scarlett O haras. It portrays a glamorous dance shift in popular culture.
A playful exchange in a military camp contrasts a rough coffee with a light dig at a bugler. The soldier explains the crackling humor about a man who “blew the whole camp to dinner” while the girl notes the bugler’s status.
The article argues against over dressing windows and recommends simplicity as safest. It notes curtains control light, privacy, and temperature, while adding beauty and intimacy. It highlights available classic designs, plain fabrics, and new balloon cloth, with materials once used for car upholstery finding new use in draperies.
A Wisconsin team led by H D Bruhn and Fred B Trenk developed a seedling planter that operates at 2000 trees per hour. The unit attaches to a medium or heavy tractor and uses a trenching shoe and press wheel to place and secure trees. Three operators can run it, and 13 units have already been distributed to counties. Public agencies may own and share the machines after the war.
Morning lemon and water remedy promotes regularity by drinking the juice of one Sunkist lemon in a glass of water upon rising. It claims vitamin C boosts energy and digestion while providing a tangy wake-up taste. Try this ten morning test with California Sunkist lemons.
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