23 Years Ago Continued Trempage 1
Gillespie County residents reflect on wartime service and early career moves. A local farmer, Christian Schlaudt, dies at 67 after a long illness, leaving a large family. Eddie Hahn reports on Stonewall gin output, and Henry Weiss leaves for Camp Mabry as a mechanical student from the county.
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Gillespie County
Leon Springs
Christian Schlaudt
Honey Creek
Eddie Hahn
Stonewall
Henry Weiss
Camp Mabry
Texas
Schulz and Ransleben Families Vacationing in Texas
Rev. R. B. Schulz and family of Inglewood California along with Mr and Mrs Wm Ransleben visited relatives and friends in Fredericksburg after vacationing in San Antonio. Mrs Schulz is the daughter of the Ransleben couple and was formerly Estella Ransleben of Fredericksburg.
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R. B. Schulz
Ingelwood
Calif
Wm. Ransleben
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Mrs. Schulz
Hats Shed Severe Shapes for Softer Fall Styles
Hat designers move away from sharp pointed crowns and felt dominance toward clever fezzes, suede and velveteen tibeline to suit new fall uplifts. The change signals a playful retreat from wartime austerity in fashion art as women anticipate fun, fresh silhouettes and self images reflected in full length mirrors.
Accessories Show Continues with Fall Trends in Colors and Fabrics
The feature details fall fashion accessories including lapel pins, large rings, and gloves in brown suede rayon with tan leather trim. Leading colors cover Golden Tobacco, Rico brown, Kona Red, Paniolo Tan, Turf Tan, and greens and blues with three sports tones Trophy Gold Varsity Green Old Glory Red. Bags stay large and coordinated with shoes in brown tan or wine and stockings move toward brown and taupe shades. Handkerchiefs return as large chiffon pieces in white greens purples and pinks.
New Fall Styles Transform Men’s Wear Across Regions
The article notes a flood of new fabrics and bold shapes for fall 1940 41 displacing old panama leghorn and sailor hats. It highlights American leadership in fashion driven by wartime constraints, the drape suit trend, covert cloth topcoats, and a shift toward color and comfort with loungy, versatile designs.
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America Last
United States
New York
Amerila
America
Hamburg
Europe
Bond Street
Saville Row
Men’s Shoes Go Military Style This Year
Military inspired footwear arrives in men’s shoe displays with officers boots featuring plain toes and buckle straps. The trend reflects a national shift in style as buyers respond to military influences in fashion.
Prants Announce Engagement Of Josephine Prant
Mr and Mrs August J Prant announce the engagement of their daughter Josephine to Elmer A Ottmers of Ft Bliss Texas son of Mrs Ida Ottmers of Fredericksburg. The couple plans nuptials in the near future.
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August J. Prant
Josephine
Elmer A. Ottmers
Ft. Bic
Texas
Ida Ottmer
Fredericksburg
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Sunnyside
Beauty
Norman Bros
Paris
London
Josie Frantzen
el Paso
Juarez
Mexico
Carl Kroll, Sr
Marlin, Texas
Kleenen, Per Pkg
Kotes
Cart
Robert Blum
Schmidt Nhllinery
Kolmeier & Klier Co
Dooley’s
West Centre
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