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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1944
Page
2
Fashion writer Cherie Nicholas highlights all white long skirt formal gowns with sheer raven bodices encrusted with sequins, draped or shirred camisoles, and embroidered embellishments. Descriptions cover shoulder straps, gala detailing, and the option to wear over jewel necklines, featuring rayon and silver fabrics with diamond accents. Released by Westem Newspaper Union.
A cheerful outdoor enthusiast models winter wear featuring a white and red cable stitch sweater with a refined collar and drawstring waist. A red jersey skirt with green braided pockets complements the outfit as a knitted cap warms the ears and adds a warm glow to onlookers.
Exquisitely sheer lingerie dickeys captivate with organdy and lace. American designers emphasize French technique, offering low-cut square necks and hand-embellished details. Prices reflect a sizable clothing budget shift toward these delicate accessories and crafted needlework.
A series of wee animal head pins in fur shapes attract youth this season. A black cocker spaniel head with bright felt strips dangles from its throat. Exotic feather bird pins also serve as colorful lapel ornaments.
A new fashion trend features a versatile dress with detachable cover-up tops. Designers showcase removable bolero like pieces over light camisole dresses and sun frocks, enabling party wear to evening looks. The concept expands to sheer black tops and various wraps, signaling a broad spring summer vogue.
A note on upcoming spring fashion highlights a white braid trim on suits. The 9 model Cressy looks suitable for afternoon or early evening wear, available in black or pale tones. White braid with chalk white bead accents trims the suit and the matching bag, signaling wide use of decorative braiding this season.
Style Notes describe Penny fashion with veils and the new look. Flower hats appear bolder than usual as gold tones become tawny and mellow. Debutantes favor quaint shoulder decolletage while sequin motifs glint on tailored suits. Lingerie features gown sets in black rayon jersey and crepe or sheer wool frocks signal a revival of fagotting as a smart touch.
Kathleen Norris frames Aubrey Davis's Eastern capital exchange on a service wife who strays while her husband is in the South Pacific. The editor counsels restraint, urging the sister to mind her own life, offer aid, and let consequences unfold as Anne faces her own reckoning.
Anne, married to a Pacific soldier with three children, enjoys male attention and frequents nights out. She writes affectionate letters to her husband while her sister-in-law wonders if he should be informed. Kathleen Norris advises keeping the husband unaware for now.
A wartime-era plea stresses moral duty, urging women and men to uphold vows, support children, and maintain honesty in all acts. It warns that Europe’s civilization is collapsing and calls Americans to stand firm, value strong families, and resist lax attitudes as the nation readjusts after conflict.
Bond speakers receive guidance from Joseph F. O Brien of Pennsylvania State College. He urges speakers to know their audience as neighbors and speak as if conversing with them. Emphasize plain facts, include humor, and close with a serious note about patriotism and the positive impact of buying bonds.
Nelson Nevada, once a booming hub of the Eldorado Canyon mining district, has again fallen into ghost town status as World War II drains activity. Only 14 residents remain to tend suspended mines and a few old miners, with mills idle and mines shutting down. Locals hope a postwar revival, boosted by tourism and restored mining, will bring Nelson back to life.
London reports Spitfire the dog saved 13 Dutch sailors from a sinking vessel attacked by a German submarine. The dog barked as lifeboats drifted, causing the submarines to alter course and disappear. Survivors praised the animal for averting disaster and possible capsizes.
Durango Colorado: John Craig, a county clerk for three years, placed his name atop the eligible fathers list before Pearl Harbor and left for Denver induction. He resigned as clerk and his wife, named by state headquarters as the new clerk, ordered his induction.
Game Warden Brice Neal responded to a complaint of a bear breaking into a cigarette stash where beer was cached. He found the bear in a tree and observed broken beer bottles nearby. The bear appeared intoxicated and Neal shot it after the bear showed signs of a hangover.
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