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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1942
Page
3
Thousands of women in defense service require practical yet chic clothing for factories farms and homes. Cotton denims coverts tweed corduroy and white duck offer wearability and easy laundering. A civilian defense suit in white duck features convertible trousers and simple patterns suitable for home sewers.
The article praises soft wool outfits for winter, highlighting color as the theme and noting they will lead fashion this season. A model shows Forstmann wool in subtle green, paired with winter furs, a gilt belt detail, and a beaver muff with a flaring hat.
A new winter fashion for high school and college girls features hoods or bonnets styled like Dutch baby caps. Made from bright felt or crocheted, they are adorned with felt flowers or crocheted trims, tie under the chin, and pair well with skating outfits or school wear.
Fashion notes spotlight dresses featuring apron fronts paired with slim pencil skirts. Variations include cascade drapes and pleated ties, with applique floral prints as a standout accent. Matching print on sleeves completes the coordinated look.
New year fashion notes describe evening capes in bright woolen fabrics with elaborate embroidery and sparkling stones or sequins. Magenta remains a favored color and jet beading on black or white wool is also stylish for chic outfits.
Virginia Vale reports Vivien Leigh and Olivia de Havilland style news from MGM plans Tortilla Flat and H M Pulham Esq. Rosalind Russell joins Red Cross and Beverly Hills Women’s Emergency Corps. Publicity on Lupe Velez Leon Errol and the Mexican Spitfire films. Joan Davis joins Rudy Vallee radio, Francia White warnings, Ted Straeder new Mutual music, and odds and ends from Paramount, Crawford, Costello and Astaire notes.
Cleaning rugs and upholstery with soap jelly is described, plus mounting maps on plywood, and handy home décor and cleaning Q and A. The piece includes steps for making jelly, applying it safely, drying fabrics, and airflow for rugs. It also covers map mounting, room color choices to appear larger, and various home maintenance tips.
Pattern No 8076 offers an inexpensive easy to sew jerkin with side pleats and a pleated skirt. A tailored blouse with long or short sleeves completes the simple versatile outfit. Size 6 jerkin and skirt.
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