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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
6
Cherie Nicholas surveys a grand summer trend of white pique in fashion. From wedding gowns to sailor hats and accessories like bags, neckwear, boleros, bows, corsages, and even dance frocks, white pique dominates outfits with crisp fabrics and light embellishments.
A study of play clothes and beach ensembles highlights correct dress on and off the stage. The piece notes silk jersey blends for comfort and elegance, with white shorts and Roman-surpene inspired blouse as examples.
The Paris fashion scene signals a bustle comeback as designers and critics note its emergence in both formal evening gowns and some daytime pieces. Influences appear in waist bows and hip drapery that falls into a gathered back line, with the revival spreading through recent openings and editor reports.
Features colorful jelly glass ideas for parties with table decor tips and a recipe section for ripe cherry and currant jelly. Includes instructions for making jelly, fruit sauces, and party favors, with vintage kitchen guidance and seasonal embellishments.
In a rural town, reporter Charley and Inspector Healey piece together a tangled tale. Key figures include Tope, Miss Moss, and Bed Grigblenca as clues about Katherine and Jerry Lesfora Benford surface. Leaford’s death deepens the mystery and hints at family secrets and potential motives.
The American Mother of 1929 honors Mrs Elias Compton of Wooster Ohio as outstanding wife and mother, for her long service with the American Red Cross and unemployment relief. The article also notes Mrs Belmont’s public work, Soviet sea captain Anna Shehetinina, and women in arts and peace groups.
Fashion notices describe perfect lip tone for slim dresses with built to measure precision. Details cover pattern 842 and 452 options with shirred busts, waistline shaping, and shoulder ribbon straps. Materials include satin, crepe, georgette, and fine wool velvet. Also notes rapid X ray service at World’s Fair 1039 for radiographs.
The Medical Examiner has no report on the death and the family doctor says Lesford died from an overdose of sleeping powder. Inspector Hesse wants to question Clint and Tope, with Dr. Dettie confirming no immediate cause. The case centers on whether the death was accidental.
Arrival of foreign and domestic exhibit material destined for the New York World's Fair 1999 increases shipping at the Port of New York by 10 to 15 percent within a month. Cargoes valued in millions of dirhams include South African diamonds and East Tamil miners exhibits.
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