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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1936
Page
8
Fashion pages tout new season wool fabrics from jacquard patterns to nubbed tweeds. College girls and women embrace versatile wool outfits with plaid tunics, striped rabbit wool ensembles, and cape fashions featuring sunray tucks and patent feather belts.
A brisk preview of 1936 Eastern football hopes lists Yale with a strong line led by Beckwith and Weight, Harvard’s shaky offense, Princeton rebuilding after Lea’s departure, and Penn, Columbia, Dartmouth, Cornell, Fordham, Army, Navy, and other programs shaping up. Mentions players, coaches, and expected line strengths across schools.
Hollywood items recount Fred Astaire and his wife sparring with photographers at New York airport after a European vacation. Mrs. Astaire declines publicity, while Fred insists on protecting her privacy and obtaining the photo plate. Included are notes on Madeleine Carroll, Joan Crawford fashions, and other showbiz tidbits from the era.
Kathleen Norrig reflects on the constant one worry that haunts many women through life from school days to grandmotherhood. The piece profiles Lucy, Janet, and Mary, illustrating how money, home, and a sick child shape daily burdens. It urges accepting imperfection and supporting friends, noting the value of resilience and perspective.
New style bags showcased by Cherie Microlas feature contemporary designs and practical details. The event highlights innovative materials and practical carry options, appealing to fashion shoppers seeking modern, versatile handbags.
The season features the American beauty rose as a centerpiece for fall wear. Rose accents appear on black gowns with copper buckles and rosy crystal necklaces. Lace adds a faint blush rose, while gold or autumn-leaf tones echo the gown’s undertone.
Designers showcase lateral ine wool in fall collections highlighting texture and drape. Wool's versatility appears in coats, suits, and tailored pieces as fashion houses emphasize warmth and refined silhouettes for the season.
A Collier's Weekly passage notes that many tribes in South Africa do not mourn nor regret a death in battle. They hold the slain have been sent by a god in Boma and distress over the act is considered profane.
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