New York Style Show Embraces Russian and Chinese Motifs
The New York fashion week highlights Russian and Chinese themes with Cossack hats, blouses, cartridge pleats, and collarless necklines. Models showcase body-skimming silhouettes, nipped waists, broad shoulders, and after-dark street-length dresses. Maurice Rentner honors four Allied ladies while Art Blotta and Jo Copeland unveil bold sequin trims and luxe fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Bof
New York
United Nr
Reve Deeqieres
Maurice Rentner
United Nations
Ang Kai Shek
Mme
Molotov
Eve Curie
Sarah Churchill
America
Art Blotta
Jo Copeland
Auman
War Material From Africa Tested Against U S Models
North Africa captured German and Italian equipment arrives in New York for Aberdeen Proving Ground tests to compare quality firepower and armor with American counterparts. About 30 pieces of field equipment include a 452 ton German Mark IV tank 17 artillery pieces and flak guns. A tank is a gift to President Roosevelt from a U S ordnance unit while a similar tank was presented to British Prime Minister Churchill. Giraud meets Churchill after visiting former French HQ now in Algiers.
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New York
North Africa
Aberdeen Md
U. S
Was
War Department
Alvin P. Shores
Baltimore
Gle
Hermann Goering
Tunis
Roosevelt
Ordnance Battalion
Churchill
Weather Summary for July Update
The report shows no precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 4 a m. July precipitation totals 0.63 inches for the month to date, with a deficit of 2.75 inches from July 1. Normal July rainfall is 4.03 inches. actual through July 19 is 3.14 inches. Yesterday’s high was 95 and the low last night 62. Sunset 8:34 p m, sunrise 6:00 a m. Rivers Potomac Knoxville slightly cloudy, Mocanacy clear at Ceresville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Knoxville
Monocacy
Ceresville
Voice from England thrills Mrs. Shuffler in Hagerstown
Army sergeant stationed in the British Isles spoke from the Red Cross American Eagle Club via a Mutual Network hookup. The interview, recorded abroad, featured Shuffler describing his Army duties and a note on how British audiences learn baseball rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Irving H. Shuffler
Hagerstown
Shuffler
United States Army
British Isles
Red Cross American Eagle Club
Frederick
Margie Morris
Governor Reappoints Maryland Vehicle and Traffic Safety Panels
Governor O Conor reappoints the Motor Vehicle Commission and three Traffic Safety Committee members of Maryland. New and returning appointees include Hamilton R Atkinson Baltimore Police Commissioner Joseph M Wyatt Chief Judge of Baltimore City Traffic Court and Robert France State Tax Commission chairman. Additional names span Senator Earl Bennett Delegate John S White George Engipp and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Commission
Traffic Safety Committee of
Maryland
O'Conor
Motor Vehicle Commission
Hamilton R. Atkinson
Baltimore
Robert F Stanton
Joseph M. Wyatt
Baltimore City
Robert France
State Tax Commission
Earl Bennett
Dorchester
John S. White
France George's
Legislative Council
George E. Engipp
Keysiens Automobile Club
Palmer x, Wickerson
Automobile Club of Maryland
Marshall Sehoch21
M Vehicles
Latherly
Frederick
Roger B. Wolfe
Frederick Chaer
Cx Terce
Edgar R. McShane
Maryland Traffic Safety Committee
Justinus Gould
Australian Waste Eucalyptus Turned Into Fuel Char
Waste eucalyptus wood is used in Australia to produce fuel char and coal briquets. The process mixes the wood with brown coal and superheated steam, yielding byproducts such as gas oil disinfectants waxes and dyes.
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Australia
Washington blue stamps extended and related notices
The Office of Price Administration announced July dates for blue stamps and other ration details with stamps NPS QQ extended through August 7 and a new validity from August 1 to September 7 for the blue stamps. OPA urged destruction of unused blue stamps and warned against giving away stamps without equal value. In a separate matter, Constance Harding’s account as administratrix of Anne N. Harding’s estate was approved, with $14 068.74 reported and $6 70.34 distributed to herself and Anna T. Harding. Potomac Edison stock sale records showed bids from $117 to $120 per share.
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Washington
Price Administration
OPA
Orphans Court
Constance Harding
Lata Anne N. Harding
Anna T. Harding
Hagerstown
Potomac Edison
Court House
P-47 Thunderbolt Enters Quantity Production
The P-47 Thunderbolt fighter plane has entered quantity production. It claims speeds above 4 miles per hour, service altitude up to 40,000 feet, and a ferrying range of 1,000 miles.
Weddings Bring Fox Oden nuptials and Parish parrish
Miss Charlotte K Oden and Edwin F Fox, both of the city, wed July 1 in the Calvary Methodist church with Rev Dr Benjaman W Meeks officiating. The couple plan a Tampa honeymoon and will reside at 207 East Fourth St after July 26.
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Fox—Oden
Charlotte K. Oden
Edwin F. Fox
Caly Methodist Church
Benjaman W. Meeks
Howard
Oder
Aio
Howard O. Oden
Fox
Tampa
Florida
East Fourth St
Parrish—Schnauble
LaRue
Lewis H. Schnauble
Sykesville
James Carl Parrish
Norma E. Parrish
Patapsco-Freedom Methodist
James A Richards
Janetta R. Parrish
Lewis la Schnauble
Western Maryland College
Strayer Business College
Baltimore
Wie Aberdeen High School
Wroom
U.S. Marine Corps
Rate Reduced at Denton National Bank
Denton July 21 the Denton National Bank announced a reduction in savings interest from two to one percent due to fewer loan opportunities and higher operating costs and taxes.
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Denton
Denton National Bank
Engaged Bet ty Audrey Twee to Dares Store Stull
Lewistown society notes announce the betrothal of Bet ty Audrey Twee of 416 West Partick to Dares Store Stull, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Stull. Wedding planned for Friday evening.
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Twee. Compher
West Partick Street
Thei
Betty Audrey
Dares Store Stull
Harry Stull
Lewistown
Unionville Di Club Holds Meeting with 15 Members
The Unionville Di Club met with 15 members present. Frances Campbell and Joan Young demonstrated arranging flowers. Miss Muammerly spoke on goals for the Hodl this year. Refreshments were served by hostess Ruby Biddinger. The next meeting is planned for August 18 with June Dadderar in charge.
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Unionyville di Club
Smules
Frances Campbell
Joan Young
Miss Muammerly
Ruby Biddinger
June Dadderar Vo Bo Tugtees
Water Shortage Addressed in Myersville as Precipitation Improves
John W. Eldridge of Myersville reports Walter supply remains formal with no open issues to date. Myersville has had near normal precipitation over the last two months, aiding water conditions. The town previously faced supply concerns but improved site conditions show water adequacy in 1936.
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John W. Eldridge
Burgess
Myersville
Walter
Myersvnie
Press advertising subsidy debate sparks U.S. payers vs press
Washington July 21 lawmakers consider government paid newspaper advertising to aid war effort. Senator Clark argues payments should extend to all war suppliers and publishers to maintain profits, countering claims of subsidy or government control.
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Washington
Torowmany
Clark
de Mo
Congressional Record
D. Aloo
Missourian
CAO Spa
Smaller papers struggle to regain revenue after war ads
The article notes that while large newspapers attracted big advertisers to monitor war activities, smaller outlets have not been able to secure similar support. This creates ongoing revenue challenges for smaller papers in the postwar period.
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U.S. Navy
St Johns College elects new board members
Annapolis July 20 Alexander Meiklejohn educator and lecturer and Mark van Doren author and critic were elected to the St Johns College Board of Visitors and Governors. Also elected were two faculty members John Spangler Kiefer and Richard Scofeld to bolster the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John's
Annapolis
Alexander Meiklejohn
Mark van Doren
St John's College
Stringfellow Barr
St. John’s
John Spangler Kiefer
Richard Scofeld
Fire Destroys A L Watcher Store Area
Brunswick volunteers battled a small blaze at A L Watcher store in Lovettsville early Monday morning. Firemen arrived at 4 am and put out the fire in a feed room with minimal damage. The owner could not determine a cause.
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Brunswick
A. L. Watcher
Loveltsville
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Giraup
London
Henri Giraud
Algiers
Gen. Giraud
Canada
Mary Lu Bell
Louise McClain
McClain
Cairo
Viz Valentia
Middle East
Coca-Cola
Minneapolis
Melbourne
Atlanta
Seven Seas
Coca-Cola Company
BT Frederick Coca-Cola Soviling Company
East
Patrick St
Chase Tate Ocvasages
Gea
Syctolas
Frederick M Straley
West Fourth
Fellows Rogers Myon
Unionville
Mr Hieffer
John B Rieffer
Orande
N. J
H. L. G. Kieffer
The
Caty
Rowwen Waite
Joseph F
Iy Ogi
Isaes
Brooklyn
Detroit
Sperry Gyroscope Company, Inc
Chrysler Corpo
Plymouth
DODGE
DE Soto
Navy
Merchant Marine
Sperry
Chrysler
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