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Newspaper
New Times
Location
Alden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1947
Page
5
Readers from Iowa Falls Alden and nearby towns share views on the changing hemlines. Women say they have lengthened or bought new dresses to fit the lower hem, while others reject the trend or doubt their ability to keep up.
Women from Iowa Falls Alden and Alabama discuss the change in fashion. Mrs Maynard Haydock says the new look helps tall women fit dresses. Mrs Shoemaker complains lengthening skirts with short jackets ruins the effect. Mrs Sharar plans to wait and do the opposite.
A retrospective column recalls 25th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lange celebrated by family and friends. Mentions advertisements for pure lard, long-running Alden Co-Op Creamery, and the death of Verlie Louise Jones on Dec 17, 1938.
The New Times Continuing The Alden Times is published every Thursday and entered as second class mail matter at the Alden Iowa post office under acts of Congress.
The text notes Christmas leaves granted for home travel with exceptions for steam train transport. Congregational church notes are by Rev. B. W. Northop. A. R. Idso placed a reader ad asking about fee payment. Lewis J. Snider sent a letter to editor Schaeffer thanking him for a Times copy. Snider was attached to the American Expeditionary Forces, 11th Aero Squadron.
A public safety notice urges drivers and pedestrians to stay alert near roads and crosswalks. It emphasizes cautious driving, slower speeds, and watching for pedestrians to prevent accidents and save lives.
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