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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
3
A fashion feature outlines long gala dance gowns in diaphanous fabrics like marquisette and rayon jersey. It spotlights prints and cutouts with exotic floral motifs, black lace accents, and border prints on white backgrounds, plus tips to personalize sheer white party frocks with hand painting and scarves.
Readers note striped rayon jersey and new checked jerseys as modish and comfortable for service and looks. Women praise the fabrics for superb wear and summer suitability, and the patterns translate into chic gowns for town wear.
Readers are advised that several little separate jackets should be in every wardrobe. Boleros and boxy jackets, sleeveless and sleeved sweaters, and varied fabrics from linen to satin let a single outfit change character with color contrasts and coordinated separates.
The article describes stylish new dress designs for knitters this year. It highlights a simple model with a low V neck and brief sleeves, emphasizing brevity in sleeve design. A 1944 look is also featured with a slim silhouette and a dress that buttons at one side along the underarm seam.
Fashion notes highlight parasols made in gay print returning to vogue this season with matching gloves using the same print.
Virginia Vale reports on glamor figures investing in property and juggling film radio and stage work. Paulette Goddard owns four rental houses for her mother to manage while Georgia Carroll buys and sells homes, with Gracie Fields criticizing Hollywood's helpers and Kenny Baker joining Groucho Marx on CBS. The piece includes Anecdotes about Ann Thomas dental pain, Duffy’s Tavern replicas abroad, and Dennis Mullane’s marines thanked for pennies sent by Truth or Consequences viewers.
A streamlined roundup notes changes to programs including Double or Nothing with John Reed King still on air, Fibber McGee and Molly delaying their vacation, and Sinatra returning August 16. It mentions a quirky ethics scramble and a replacement for Theater of War, plus a windshield sticker campaign from CBS Bright Horizons via Michael West.
Sewing circle notice promotes Barbara Bell Pattern No 1974 with a front button dress and yoke collar in sizes 14 through 46. Pattern No 1979 offers sizes 12 through 42. Material yardage for selected sizes is listed. High demand and war conditions may delay orders. send orders to the specified address.
The sun-back jumper dress shines in popularity for its comfort and wearable design. Shoppers praise its molded fit and versatile style, noting it pairs well with jewelry and casual footwear for day to night wear.
A compiled list of household care hints covering ladder use cleaning speed stocking purchases bleeding into proper lengths for garments and organizing small items. It includes making non tipping nail polish containers using adhesive tape spools and using spring clothespins to wind embroidery thread while preventing snagging and tangling.
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