Red Cross Drives Wide Appeal for War Warmer Garments
The Red Cross in Douglas County launches a new quota of warm clothing for air raid shelter residents and displaced families. Women from all walks of life join daily in cutting, sewing, and knitting at the Central school basement, with contributions from rural clubs, Farm Bureaus, churches, and schools across Lawrence Baldwin Eudora and beyond. Materials include woolen bolts, fleece lined cottons, and lovey trims.
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James V. Blue
Mrs. Blue
Lincoln sorority housemother joins Sigma Kappa in Lawrence
Mrs. Lyons from St. Joseph Missouri becomes housemother for Sigma Kappa in Lawrence after serving similar roles at Kansas State College and the University of Nebraska. She has three college daughters, two sisters in the city school system, and active roles in church Chapter B.R. BP. E. O. and the Woman's club.
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Red Cross Seals Final Garment Work For Shipment
The article describes Red Cross sewing efforts with Mrs. C E Daniels as cutting chair and Mrs H B Chubb and Mrs Bert Chewning coordinating sewing. Labels sewn into finished garments, a layette marked only on the outside blanket. Mrs T J Sweeney and Miss Madge Bullene oversee label sewing.
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C.E. Daniels
H. B. Chubb
Bert Chewning
Red Cross
T. J. Sweeney
Madge Bullene
Henry Werner
R. M. Fitzpatrick
Ship Winter
Lyle Powell
Military themed fashions dominate new spring wear
Peggy Haworth of Weaver's reports from New York markets that casual play clothes gain popularity among American women. The military style with nautical accents is prominent, featuring middy blouses, khaki outfits, coats, and patriotic embroidery, with navy leading colors and a range of coat styles.
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New York
Peggy Haworth
Weaver's
Mrs. Haworth
Navy
Dolman
Ragilan
Spring Fashion Notes: Slender Lines and Basque Jackets
Pleats pressed flat create a slender silhouette as skirts fall straight with gores and gathers. Basque jackets hug the torso and end just below the waist, ideal under coats. dropped shoulders and various necklines appear with dolman sleeves for the slender, surplice necks on dresses.
Irish Stew Recipe Serves Eight from Mrs. L. A. Owen
A traditional Irish stew recipe listing 2 pounds heel meat 2 cups diced carrots 2 cups diced potatoes onions tomatoes salt pepper flour and water. Simmer meat with vegetables about 2 hours then add tomatoes season. Thicken with flour mixture cook 10 minutes and serve hot. Mrs. L. A. Owen 1812 Alabama St.
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L. A. Owen
Alabama St
Window Garden Tips for Growing Beautiful Houseplants
This guide covers temperature ranges from 60 to 70 degrees, daily ventilation, humidity with water pans or peat moss, avoiding gas fumes, careful watering to moisten entire root balls, drainage with gravel, light matching plant needs, and keeping plants clean as dust settles on leaves.
Care tips for house plants now and later
House plants benefit from clean leaves washed with a sponge or soft cloth. Pruning and pinching promote bushier growth. Monitor for insects and act quickly. consult a floristic garden supply dealer for appropriate products.
Cherry Cranberry Upside Down Cake and Budget Desserts
Sunday menu features grapefruit juice breakfast and lamb dinner with cranberry banana budget fruits. Instructions describe cherry cranberry upside down cake batter and sauce, with steps for washing cranberries, mixing juices, sugar and butter, then baking with a layered fruit topping.
Banana Pineapple Delight Dessert
Three large firm bananas with lemon juice rolled, stuffed with cream cheese and crushed pineapple, topped with meringue, then baked at 350 to 360 degrees for about 20 to 35 minutes. Serves 4 to 6.
Meat Stew Recipe Serves Eight from Mrs Fowler
Cut meat into inch squares and boil in one gallon water until tender. Prepare and dice carrots and onions, then add and stew until thick. Serves eight. Mrs. M. Fowler Route 1 Baldwin.
Thrifty Habit Reading the Classified Page Daily
A reader notes a daily thrift habit of scanning the classified section for deals. The short practice highlights the habit of price-conscious browsing and opportunistic purchases.
Library questionnaire seeks patron input on services
City library staff publish a brief questionnaire asking patrons for constructive criticism. Miss Lillian Constant says serious changes will be considered and asks for suggestions beyond simple praise. Questionnaires are available at the desk and may be dropped in a box without name signatures.
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Lillian Constant
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