52 Years at Sea Ros'n Signs Again
Warrant Officer Stanley J. Lunger 68, veteran of 52 years in the U S Navy, recently passed a medical exam for active duty. He recalls serving as chief quartermaster aboard the USS Newark during the 1893 international fleet voyage to the Chicago Exposition. He earned five World War I hash marks and campaign medals from the Manzanillo battles, and remains the oldest service member at Charleston Navy Yard.
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Jamaica to Supply 10000 Farm Workers to U S
Washington announced that about 10 000 agricultural workers from Jamaica will be brought to the United States to relieve farm labor shortages. The agreement with Jamaica follows similar pacts with Mexico and the Bahamas and assigns workers to the West Middle West and East regions. Workers will be housed in labor centers and must meet health fitness standards. they will not replace American labor or lower wage rates and will return home after contracts expire.
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Hollywood Radio Personalities Shine On Air Shows
The piece notes ARY ASTOR hosting a new Thursday night air show with Charles Ruggles and Mischa Auer drawing sponsors for female emcee plans. It highlights Penny Singleton now Mrs Major Sparks and Jim Jr Ameche joining the TV sound, plus Signe Hasso and Anne Shirley as rising stars. It mentions flying wings for Donna Reed and mishaps involving Susan Peters and Richard Quine, with other items about Bogart, Young, and George Lowther.
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Charles Ruggles
Mischa Auer
John Charles Thomas
Reddy Fox Tracks Red Squirrel Chatterer’s Night Run
Reddy Fox prowls near Farmer Brown's corncrib watching Chatterer the Red Squirrel feeding and suspects a trap scared Sammy Jay. Fox plans to use the event to trap Chatterer while dreaming of a breakfast.
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Satin Styles Dominate Fashion for Suits and Hats
A new vogue features gleaming satin for suits in black or brown plus coat dresses and one piece satin modes. Satin fur hats are promoted and smart fabrics include silk satins and Bemberg rayon satin. A novelty Bemberg satin with reverse bright Mexican stripes on a salt duvetyu-like finish is highlighted.
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Lace For Summer Style In American Beauty Lace
A fashion blurb promotes lace as a feminine weapon for summer gowns. It highlights flaming American beauty lace with a heart shaped neckline, gathered bodice detail, and flowing skirt to flatter the wearer and impress a partner in uniform. Lace remains in demand this season.
Glove fashions feature embroidered novelties this season
The article highlights fabric gloves covered with embroidery and new designs. Long black gloves showcase velvet butterfly appliques while a crochet white glove displays wide frilling. Dark lace gloves with lavish frills at the wrists are also noted.
Penitent Hair Shirts Persist in Britain Across War
Britain’s old hair shirt trade endures during wartime with nun monasteries still making penitential garments. Monks and devout individuals wear wool and horse hair belts or scapulas, as full-size shirts fade from use.
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