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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1942

Page

18

Laughing Through War Time Morale Boost Message

Dr Mary MacFadyen urges balanced wartime morale stressing laughter and fun to ease shortages and nerves. She argues cheerful spirits aid resilience, reduce war jitters, and support defense, while reminding not to neglect war demands.

Berlin

Peg-Top Skirts Spotlight Hips and Style Trends

Spotlight on the peg-top skirt silhouette emphasizes hips and thighs as the new focal point for spring fashion. The piece offers practical guidance on exercise and routines to shape hips and thighs, plus a brief note on local society meetings in Elgin with descriptions of circle groups and hostesses.

Fur for Milady Are Going Honest For Duration

War time restrictions clean up beaver hide trade reports from Minneapolis. Mammalogist Paul Highby notes purifying efforts reduce racketeers who smuggle hides to Canada or the east. Despite stolen pelt tags and a jailed agent, legal catches and fur marketing still yield over a million dollars.

Minneapolis Milady Paul Highby Minnesota Conservation Department Highby Northland Woods Lake Minnesota Big Woods State Game and Fish Department

Whittier Residents Attend Birthday and Association Events

Whittier Mrs Earl Moore hosted a Wednesday evening birthday celebration with guests Mr and Mrs Bert Cooper Springville Mr and Mrs Hillis Armstrong Viola and Mr and Mrs Peter Kinkead Whittier. Eastern Star matron Mrs Ben Shellhammer hosted officers at a luncheon Tuesday while Esther Barber Cedar Rapids gave order works instructions. The Community association March program was at the hall Thursday directed by the Arnold Bader and Donald Lassen families featuring a 15-woman play and Springville high school girls sextet.

Earl Moore Bert Cooper Springville Hillis Armstrong Viola Peter Kinkead Whittier Ben Shellhammer The Eastern Star Esther Barber Cedar Rapids Community Association Arnold Bader Donald Lassen Springville High School

Church group schedules multiple meetings around town

Kenwood Methodist and St James Methodist announce numerous circles and classes with host addresses. Daniels Park Presbyterian hosts a picnic. Wesleyan Service guild and Senior High league set meetings. Circle luncheons are listed with participant hosts across several avenues and streets.

St. Paul's

Feather cut craze prompts fashion verdict

Gazette writer argues many women rush to short cuts to avoid looking out of date. A barber touts the action bob as versatile and flattering for many, with cautions for long necks or thin faces. He advises either full short length or leaving hair longer, urging practical styling over trend.

Alicia Wart Gazette Bob

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