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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1940

Page

3

The Campaign Life of Aunt Olympia and Len Hardesty

The scene follows Aunt Olympia guiding Cecil and the girls on campaign writing while Len Hardesty navigates political traps. Helen and Limpy debate borders and defense with Uncle Laney explaining defenses along the Atlantic coast.

Len Wilkie Adele Helen Laney North America Uncle Laney Limpy Great Britain Europe Russia Germany Italy Canada England Mexico Patty Japan Atlantic Maine Panama Red Cross Lancy Uncle Lancy Atlantic Seaboard New Hampshire Maryland Virginia Boston Thom

Washable fabrics set new fashion style with diverse textures

Cherie Nicholas reports washable fabrics command high style as designers craft ready to wear from cottons linens and spun rayons. From cotton gabardines to crinkled geersuckers piques chambrays and eyelet embroidered prints the season features grays and whites polka dots yellow gray combos bold stripes and novelty stripes in numerous silhouettes.

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Bunk, Nicotine, and Marcel: A Winding Word History

A compact retelling of word origins from Buncombe to nicotine and the Marcel wave. It traces Felix Walker and Buncombe County’s naming, Jean Nicot’s tobacco link to France, and Francois Marcel Grateau’s invention shaping hair fashion, noting later life surprises.

House of Representatives Congress Buncombe Felix Walker North Carolina Buncombe County Walker Edward Buncombe Philadelphia Jean Nicot Paris Henry II Francis II Lisbon Spain Florida France Nicot Marcel Francois Marcel Grateau Francois Marcel Gratean Europe England Chateau Thiel Western Newspaper Union

Ambitious Aunt Drives Kids Into Political Orbit

A family saga follows THE STORY THUS FAR as Aunt Olympia, wife of a Senator, schemes to move the three sisters Helen Adele and Limpy to W and make them political assets. The tale tracks civic players including Senator Slopshire Uncle Laney and agent Dave Cooper as they maneuver for influence.

Laney Del Olympia Helen Brick Landis Limpy Lancy Adele Slopshire Adana Tegen Wien Zenabe Dave Cooper Gabriel Brick

Lace Panel Gloves Create Decorative Nightwear Accessory

Fashion notes highlight a long glove and matching bag designed by Natasha with eight inch raven Kayspun fabric. Lace panels along the sides and coordinated trim appear in white black or navy to match the season's decorative mood.

Natasha

Print Ensemble Is Season s Favorite

Full length wool coats lined with a silk print accompany both casual and formal ensembles. The casual look features a red silk print dress with a pleated skirt and matching navy coat. The formal set pairs a Persian silk print dress with a gray trapunto embroidered coat.

Flowered Toes Open-Toed Stockings Debut

Spring flowers in pastel tones are painted on the toes to decorate new stockings for evening wear. The design suits open-toed slippers and offers an intriguing decorative touch.

Print Sheets Are Smart for Spring Fashion Ad

Shades of gray and white printed in a plaid on a sheer dress and jacket suit a spring luncheon. The long fitted jacket has two pocket flaps and a jabot at the neckline. Pink roses on white bodice and pink and black on the skirt define an afternoon chiffon dress with a detachable pink and black print apron and sash.

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The Ethel Hueston Abheny Co Cecil Senate Cece Dave Ane Len Hardesty Hilda Mrs. Slopshire Sattar Tadlenslor Os Ases New York Washington Gerald Nye South African Union Legation Gabriel d’Allotti Ed Bicher Iowa Aunt Olympia Farley White House Devil Mel By Cherie Nicholas
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