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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1940

Page

3

Senator and Olympia Rescue Orphans in Political Rally

A campaign night ends with Senator Slopshire and Aunt Olympia rescuing three orphans from a kidnap scare. Police escort clears a crowded rally, and the crowd demands the children as the pair return to safety, then hold a somber, protective vigil at home.

Olympia Rachel Jim Allen Wilkie Del Ben Becsim Ollie Lancaster Senater Tonneau Len Hardesty Limpy Lancy Uncle Lancy Mike Laney Trentfare Brother Wilkie Helen Adele Martin Ben Baldy Aunt Olympis Aunt Olympia Hilda Waterloo St. Helena Sne Senator Shiek United Mohammedans Allah

Apron Dress Inspires a New Fashion Theme

Cherie Nicholas notes a growing trend of detachable apron fronts on both day and evening gowns. Apron dresses morph ordinary frocks into versatile outfits, with examples in red white and black prints, lace boleros, and appliqued ribbons. The piece highlights thrift, style, and creative embellishment options.

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Calm leadership urged by women leaders in 1930s clubs

Mrs Sadie Orr Dunbar president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs and Miss Juliet M Bartlett newly elected NYWC president call for calm, clear thinking over emotion. Dunbar, addressing Milwaukee federation, emphasizes community organization and modern life alignment. Dunbar has long Oregon Tuberculosis role and a family pioneer history.

New York Sadie Orr Dunbar General Federation of Women’s Clubs Juliet M. Bartlett Federation Dunbar Ganger Chanute Kan Fresno Calif Oregon The State University Oregon Tuberculosis Association

Go Military Go A Cadet Cap Lapel Pin By Marion Weeber

American artist Marion Weeber designs a miniature cadet cap lapel ornament. Enameled and rhinestone studded with a feather tuft, the jaunty piece is pitched as distinctive and likely to gain vogue in coming months.

West Pomier Marion Weeber

Evening Pinafores in Lavish Gown Materials

A description of evening pinafores styled in quaint old fashion using lavish materials for elaborate new evening gowns.

Comfortable Wedge Shoe Popularity Explained

A look at wedge shoes notes their foot comfort, strong instep and ankle support, and firm walking base. Light weight designs trim with scroll cut outs and use elasticized fabrics with patent leather or kid for a snug, comfortable fit.

Hats With Turned-Up Brims Highlight Season Style

Description of chic summer hats featuring turned-up brims and tricorne look. White linen weave straw with black ribbon, paired with plain Homburg style in white pique and creased crown, both banded in black ribbon as smart accessories for fitted coats and dresses.

Tailored Taffeta Suits Captivate Designers

Fashion notes spotlight new daytime taffeta suits entering the style parade. Designers explore tailored silk coats and garments in navy and black with fabrics like faille and be delice, showcasing striking models.

Maire Faille Delice Gat

MIT graduate Mead appointed to aviation standardization post

Dr George Jackson Mead, MIT alumnus, named to a new $10 000 a year office to streamline plane types parts and mass production. A leading aviation designer and Sylvanus Reed award recipient, Mead has held roles at Wright-Martin Pratt Whitney United Aircraft and U S Air Station Dayton before this appointment. He is 49 and a native of Everett Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Free Slave State Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau Washington George Jackson Mead National Advisory Committee On Aeronautics Mead America Sylvanus Reed Mr. Mead United States Air Station Dayton Ohio Wright-Martin Aircraft Corporation Wrightee Corporation Pratt & Whitney Co United Aircraft Corporation Everett Mass

Walter S Tower Named President of America Iron and Steel Institute

The article notes Walter S Tower becomes president of the America Iron and Steel Institute, described as the industry clearing house for planned national defense efforts. Tower is highlighted as an expert in economics and geography as metallurgical industry blueprints a steel matrix for defense.

James Barrie Walter S. Tower America Iron and Steel Institute Tower

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