Fashion revolution shifts women to synthetics from natural materials
A long exposition on how fashion changed in the last decade and a half, noting the rise of clear plastic shoes, nylon stockings, synthetic fabrics, fake fur, and other conveniences. It argues designers and publicity drove the shift, while practical consumer choice—washability, ironing avoidance, and cost—made synthetics mainstream. The piece frames this as a return to a test-tube era of clothing, contrasting past natural materials with modern synthetics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huiter
Olga Curtis
Kyohl
Christian Dior
New York
Seventh Avenue
Dior
Dr Spock Advice for Parents in Journal
The Journal highlights Benjamin Spock as a baby authority offering guidance on parental love among siblings. It invites readers to learn about fostering desirable traits and curbing unwanted ones, encouraging readers to read Spock’s talks in the journal for home care tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Spock
Journal
Baby Authority
Spoo
Mathia
Traffic Confusion Causes Lane Merger Delays
A brief city report notes odd lane signage near Brae Avenue causing slow traffic. Drivers report unclear markings, with Police noting temporary detours remain in effect through the evening rush.
Strawberry Fete Held by Church
A strawberry festival hosted by Women of St. Luke Episcopal Church runs from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Parish House 821 Edgewood Drive. Proceeds support the church building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke Episcopal Church
Edgewood
Political Campaign Affects the Family
The family of Cecil Underwood, candidate for governor, faces publicity and pressure as political life intrudes on home. Cecilia Underwood, three, answers questions about her father's campaign while relatives help with babysitting and plans, even as the tot wonders if Charleston could become home. Diet talk at a convention adds a lighter moment as Mrs. Morris muses on desserts and weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leis Amick
Gazette
Sistersville
Cecil Underwood
Cecilia
Underwoods
Charleston
Matches Can Be Profitable In A Travel Theme Collection
A curious piece notes a woman profits from match collecting made from cook matches. She displays them in her son's office to show he is well traveled, a quirk turning a hobby into a talking point and a small financial angle.
Habits Good or Bad and a Canine Eating Tricks
A Charleston secretary Mrs Freda Sansom avoids all habits good or bad and carries a toothbrush to work to prove teeth need not be brushed first thing. A Dunbar dog owner, Mrs W B Goff, insists the dog get butter on his bread. Beckley Hospital uses yellow trays for clean items and gray trays for soiled ones to distinguish cleanliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Sansom
Charleston
Freda
Wednesday Calendar Of Community Garden And Club Events
Magic Valley Garden Club meets at 11 a m at Mrs Edwin Hutchinson s home on Stahlen Rd Pilot Club holds a noon luncheon at Dan iel Boone Hotel with Mrs W C Carr as program chair Louden Heights Garden Club gathers at 1 p m at Mrs Joe Gilis 1507 Chaffon Rd featuring a tour of Dr Tom Reed s rose garden Woodrow Wilson Study Club hosts a 1 p m luncheon at Woodrums Tea Room with plans for next year Shawnee Garden Club meets for a 1 p m luncheon at Woodrums Tea Room Frances Wildhard Chapter WCTU holds a 1 30 p m devotionals at Boyd Memorial Church Loyal Temperance League of Little Children of Central Church leads the program Pitot Club of St Albans serves dinner at 6 p m St Mark s Parish House with Civil Defense chair Charles Starkey James B Stone as guest speaker Parent Guidance Club dinner at 6 30 p m at Bumphrey s Pine Room business meeting to follow Ivybank Garden Club installation dinner at 7 p m Mountain View Garden Club 7 p m at Press Club with dinner and officer installation Jefferson Park Mothers Club annual dinner at 7 p m Wrens West Mrs Harry Shelton to install new officers Charleston White Shrine No 3 O f the W S Jerusalem meets at 7 p m Shrine Mosque with color slides of supreme session after the business meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magic Valley Garden Club
Edwin Hutchinson
Stahlen Rd
Pilot Club
Daniel Boone
W. C. Carr
Louden Heights Garden Club
Joe Gilis
Chaffon Ra
Tom Reed
Woodrow Wilson Study Club
Woodrums
Shawnee Garden Club
Frances Wildhard
WCTU
Boyd Memorial Church
Oral C. Loewe
Loyal Temperance League of Little Children
Central Church
Pitot Club
St. Albans
St. Mark's
Charles Starkey
Cheirman
Civil Defense
James B. Stone
Parent Guidance Club
Bumphrey
Pine Room
Ivybank Garden Club
Mountain View Garden Club
Sunday News Due and Submission Deadlines
The Gazette Woman's Department requests material by Thursday 2 p.m. for Sunday publication. Those aiming for Sunday issues should submit content well in advance of the Thursday deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette Woman's Department
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Quartier
Chorissian Association of Insurance Women
Mary Anne Cook
Sybil Caldwell
Merylene Hill
Fannie Taver
Helen, Hodges
Jean Robertson
Aber
Lucile Cunningham
Dr. Spock
Boe
Believe
Brownie Holiday
M "Wma
Haile St
Ae Be
the Diamond Department
Stowe Diye
Tslairs
Sture
Guy Morris
Clarksburg
West Virginia Osteopathic Society and Auxiliary
West Virginia
Housewives Workers Memorial Hospital
Beckley
Ew United Mine
Arbuckles
Perti x Drugstore
Hopper
Cohen Plus Stores
Nanette Originals
Rayon
Summer
Taylor
Walker Shanee
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