Getting a Defense Job How to Get Defense Job
A 32 page booklet outlines over 100 defense job types and where to register for training and placements. It notes skill shortages in machine shop aircraft shipbuilding and metal work and that employers hire women and older workers. Readers can order the guide from Reader Home Service at 635 Sixth Avenue New York sending 10 cents.
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Merchant Marine
Defense
Reader Home Service
Sixth Avenue
New York City
Washington
OPM
Christmas gifts for smokers include Camels and Prince Albert
Smokers prefer gifts that suit the holiday season with Camels leading the list as America’s favorite cigarette and Prince Albert as the top pipe tobacco. Gift options feature Camel gift ten-pack cartons and flat fifty holiday packs, plus Prince Albert in a pound tin and a pound glass humidor.
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America
Prince Albert
Adv
Jewels and Beads Glitter on Dresses for Every Occasion
Fashion notes from Chicago preview show glittering daytime and evening gowns with beadwork rhinestones nailheads and sequins. Black tones with color accents feature sheer lace yokes velvet trims and embroidered borders amid beaded belts and metallic threads.
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Chicago
Union
Winter coat ready gown by Joseph Whitehead
A smartly styled wool striped dress with velveteen neck and waist trims. The design by Joseph Whitehead represents refined American workmanship. A vivid color palette and a pinch beret with bright cog feathers complete the chic winter ensemble.
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Joseph Whitehead
Cape inspired cape coat with arm slip ribbons described
The piece describes a coat styled as a cape borrowed from Cape An English idea. It features ribbon bands for slipping the arms through and draping over the shoulders for a cape like effect.
Evening gowns gain charm with scarves and shawls
Fashion note highlights scarves and shawls as the preferred accessory over boleros for formal gowns this season. Self fabric capelets and long tulle scarfs pair with dresses, while ostrich neck ruffs appear in the evening look.
Down in Back Hems Herald New Silhouette
The article notes a new fashion silhouette with hemlines plunging at the back for a graceful look. It highlights slim black daytime dresses and narrow evening skirts with side slits revealing slips for formal wear.
Novelty Handkerchiefs Lead Fashion With Ermine Border
Handkerchiefs for fashions feature 22 inch chiffon squares bordered with genuine ermine. Naughty Nineties style pieces recall bold cabbage rose accents on taffeta gowns. Bright colors and florals define the group.
Women leaders meet at Labor Department to coordinate defense efforts
Eleanor Roosevelt notes a national women’s organizations gathering at the Labor Department auditorium led by Eloise Davison to align social service, nutrition, and child care work as essential defense efforts. She highlights the value of community cooperation and warns against fear-driven economies.
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Labor Department
Eloise Davison
New York Herald Tribune
New England
White House
Alexander Kirkland
Festive Fruit Cakes and Plum Puddings Shared
Recipe filled feature on aging fruit cakes puddings for Christmas gifts and party desserts. Includes Dark Fruit Cake Light Fruit Cake and Plum Pudding with detailed ingredients methods and a plum pudding sauce.
Christmas fruit cake and plum pudding make ahead tips
Lynn advises planning several days ahead for fruit cake and plum pudding as they take time to prepare. Cut nuts and fruit in advance, fill batter to the corners for an even bake, then store in a cool dry place in a tight tin container with sound apples kept inside to preserve moisture.
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Western Newspaper Union
Week's Menu Highlights Mixed Veggie Broth Lamb Shanks
This week's menu features clear vegetable broth with lamb shanks and Lima beans, mashed potatoes, grated carrot pineapple salad, muffins, a beverage, and Queen's bread pudding.
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Penetro
Douglas Jerrold
Canaries
American Bird CO
Chicago, Il
Leonardo da Vinci
Lydia Pinkham
WNU
Iehs AS
de Backache
Doan
Doans
By Cherie Nicholas
Eleanor Roosevelt United Features
International Student Service
Joseph Lash
Archibald MacLeish
International Students Service
Ogether
Lynn
Houston Aeronautical Trade School
Clay Houston
Texas
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