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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1942
Page
3
Wartime brides appear in informal rush weddings as soldiers deploy, while formal weddings persist with elegant gowns. The feature highlights a ivory satin gown with Alencon lace, a Victorian bouquet, and a suit wedding option in navy wool with a red blue blouse, plus a crepe frock for quiet ceremonies.
The New York creation in black crepe features large red and white squares. A softly gathered front skirt, easy fitting bodice, wide belt with a large buckle, and a hat with fan-pleated brim and grosgrain trim define the look. White linen-weave straw adds smart contrast.
Designers face unprecedented material shortages due to wartime rulings yet express strong morale. The piece notes fashion interest remains high and new ideas emerge for conserving materials. Silk shortages shift to rayon and synthetics producing flattering, wearable hosiery.
Designers embrace restricted materials to craft slim silhouettes and short jackets. New side-saddle drapes promise slenderizing lines and immediate style prestige.
Gray and White watch a fashion parade noting the prevalence of gray suits dresses and coats. Gray has become a hobby with fashion and more gray appears this season. Gray hats with white accents stand out as does the all white hat paired with gray.
The article notes hat fashions that are frankly feminine with large, supple brims. It describes newer millinery as intricate bandeaux anchors for small forward-pitch flowers perched on the head.
Virginia Vale surveys top Hollywood scene stealers, listing Cary Grant Lewis Stone Wallace Beery Charles Chaplin James Gleason Robert Benchley Bob Hope Allyn Joslyn Edgar Kennedy Daisy and Mickey Rooney. It notes Richard Denning with Dorothy Lamour in Beyond the Blue Horizon and other tidbits about Alan Ladd, George Raft, Holden and Betty Winkler with Wallace’s remarks on Spanish skills.
Sammy Kaye trains with skating lessons as he prepares for a leading role in Sonja Henie's Iceland becoming a notable transition from musician to actor per studio reports. Lionel Barrymore aims to tackle Thaddeus Stevens in a new project after years of study. Cary Grant stars in The Gentlemen Misbehave chased by six bloodhounds during rehearsals. Pat O Brien forms an All Irish glee club on He's My Old Man set.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1546 B offers a sleeveless jumper with a princess line and matching bolero and bonnet for ages 2 to 6 with yardage details. Pattern No. 1554 B provides a straight front shirtwaist work dress with belt in denim or cotton, sized 14 to 42 with busts from 32 to 42 inches.
A set of trivia Q A includes tele as meaning distance and far words, Sanskrit as India's ancient language, self preservation as the first law, God be with ye as the contraction, Alaska larger than Texas, a petty lawyer as a petty practitioner, astrology versus astronomy definitions, pearls from dust to 337 grain giants, and flotsam for wreckage found afloat.
The note suggests washing an electric range oven door glass with baking soda instead of soap and advises not washing eggs before refrigeration. Eggs should be wiped with a dry cloth to preserve the natural bloom that protects the interior from air exposure.
The quote asserts that individuals shape their fate through personal effort and actions, portraying self-made success as the result of discipline and work. It emphasizes personal responsibility and the link between deeds and destiny.
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