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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1944
Page
2
A fashion feature from Western Newspaper Union highlights versatile striped garments. It notes green and white two piece dresses, a green crepe jacket with white embroidery, and aqua and black satin bodice looks. The piece mentions bold color contrasts and decorative gowns for daytime and evening wear.
A vivid description revels in sheer batiste frocks with ribbons and lace for elegant parties. The piece highlights eyelet embroidered blouses and a full black satin skirt that swishes gracefully while dancing, praising feminine charm and fine loomed cotton.
A newspaper fashion note previews the Weskit dress making its debut this fall. The outfit combines a vest style front with a fitted skirt, often buttoned at the front, and features color contrasts. Sleeves vary from sheer crisp to sleeveless, and the look pairs with a tailored blouse for smart, adaptable attire.
A fashion note describes peplum dickeys as neckwear that can quickly transform a plain frock into a dressy afternoon gown. The piece highlights two new styles, their attachment at the neck, and the appeal for the career girl after office hours.
Cherie Nicholas reports a banner year for smart knitted and woolknit wear. The new knits enter the very dressy class with elegant lines, peplums, boxy jackets, and ribbed fits. Lace, check effects, and greens like lime and chartreuse appear, with jeweled buttons belts and crochet accents completing the look.
Bubble button combs and barrettes with multi color bubbles debut as glamorous hair accessories. They suit all hairstyles and brighten up updos, with matching bubble earrings available, offering a playful new look and novelty appeal.
Fashion notes spotlight luxury sequin gloves for fall and winter. Glittering inserts and multi colored stones accent gloves and suede shorts. Musical instrument inspired lapel clips charm with miniature violins guitars and a cornet in gold or silver. Scarves transform into headpieces and neckwear with sequined ascots and tricked designs shaping modern styling.
Kathleen Norris notes soldiers face homesickness amid wartime spoiling. Readers recall Walt Baker's South Sea leave letter about constant war talk, family duties, and exhausted but devoted partners. He laments feeling out of place at home, while mothers, sisters, and girlfriends juggle duties and romance under pressure.
A weary South Pacific veteran on leave finds family and partner too occupied with war work to spend time with him. He fears his girlfriend may not wait as she juggles a high salary and other men. Miss Norris reminds that the whole home front must sacrifice for victory.
The piece portrays women urged to contribute, knitting helmets and supporting war effort from home while troops endure bombardment. It reflects shared sacrifice and the emotional toll of distant battles, noting the urgency of wartime duties and the hope of reunion once 1945 ends.
A simple make up for a striking headpiece uses velvet ribbon and sprays of Sowers with sequins on leaves for a theater or restaurant look. Three black velvet bands can be worn with large tassels and velvet ribbons to create a chic, inexpensive headress.
Chelsea Massachusetts reports a dramatic proposal by Edward Jankowiak to Helen Simanczak, arranged by a father for his son serving abroad. The event included a prearranged engagement ring, a surprise party at the sister’s home, and heartfelt letters from Stanley Jankowiak overseas.
Kansas City reports Old Hawk the notorious deer killer of livestock was killed by his keeper Zoo Director Wiles after years of raiding farms. Local hunters had pursued him for weeks, using shotguns and traps, while farmers mourned losses from his bloody incursions.
London reports Prof. Sakimuri, a supposed first Japanese deserter since Pearl Harbor, living as a fugitive in Stockham Sweden amid fears from Japanese and German pursuers. The text notes his 1941 embassy role and 1943 shift in views on Japan and Germany, with mention of pursuit after fleeing to Sweden.
Police accuse a painter of looting about 50 households in Philadelphia. Detectives followed clues and tracked the suspect, who denied the charges until further questioning. Investigators say additional victims may come forward as the case unfolds.
French women linked to German soldiers during the occupation are being shorn by peasant patriots in the vicinity of Cricqueville en Bessin France. The act reflects local anger over collaboration with occupying forces.
A woman phoned a draft board to learn if her husband would be drafted. She joked that he would be drafted, prompting a sharp retort and a tense moment as the caller asserted her wit.
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