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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1944
Page
2
Western Newspaper Union reports a summer trend of practical stylish shorts costumes in sports and leisure wear. Designers feature slender silhouettes, varied fabrics from rayon to corded blends, and coordinated shirts and shorts in pastels, plaids, and prints for women and juniors.
A vintage fashion note highlights basic black gowns and Jovely lace neckwear with jewelry touches, plus Sow ers galore as the revival of Gowers styling grows. The rose remains the favored flower, worn on hat or hair or corsage to finish summer ensembles.
Patent leather bags and compacts in black with bronze painted head motifs are registered in the new class, highlighting the revival of ornate, decorative travel accessories.
A guide to flattering necklines emphasizing inexpensive frocks. Create a decorative flower trim along a tape or cord, using daisies, miniature gardenias, or roses. Sew blossoms in a chain to adorn low necklines for simple, pretty elegance.
Designers expand the jumper dress with bold tri color effects. A brown crepe jumper worn over citron and coral sleeves showcases color strategy. Navy skirt paired with deep fuchsia blouse highlights chic, unusual combinations.
Simple dress or suit can be elevated with accessories. Patterns are plentiful for handmade items from gloves and hats to boleros and rosettes. Remnants and scraps inspire versatile accents, with crochet boleros and linen polos offered as easy guidance.
A coral and white fruit pattern dress in fine wash-weave broadcloth features a halter top and ruffled pocket ends. The design aims to maximize sun exposure and feminine style for daytime wear, reflecting a new trend in summer attire.
White and colored hats lead summer fashion as dressy pique styles grow in demand. White costume accessories gain majority favor. New padding technique appears in shoulder shaping and square silhouettes. Paresets dominate the fashion news. Rain coats improve with sleeker lines. Teen fashion favors kitten-down-back slim track dresses.
Kathleen Norris argues that while money and beauty attract attention, the true treasure for a child is a cheerful, forgiving disposition. Wealth can mislead, but a radiant, publicly useful personality yields lasting happiness. envy fades beside a home filled with content and care.
Miss Norris argues wealth beauty and talent do not guarantee happiness for women. Many with these traits grow selfish and discontent in middle life, seeking thrill in changing husbands or spending. By contrast, women with good nature and charm garner affection and respect later in life. A mother can guide daughters toward true happiness.
A reflective piece urges Pat to pursue a life of simplicity and service, shaping happiness through care for family. It contrasts wealth with humble devotion, stressing that love from a mother and wife grants true joy, and encourages teaching children the value of goodness and selflessness.
A brief tip from Ruth Current of North Carolina State College on daily brushing for sheen and dust removal without harming wave. It advises washing brushes and combs after each shampoo to reduce dandruff risks and maintain hair health.
Lieut. William H. Johnson of Minneapolis steered a flak-riddled Fortress back on one engine after multiple engine failures during an Augsburg attack on April 13. Despite wounds to co-pilot Harald Whitely and others, navigator William Sanchez continued to steer, as Johnson ordered bailout and perished in a fiery crash near the British coast after shedding the tail turret to lighten the craft.
Two U S army air force bomber gunners shot down over Denmark reportedly toured Copenhagen sights before crossing into Sweden via the Danish underground. The Daily Mail says they had their pictures taken in Hoegera Square and appeared in an underground Danish panel as they defied the Gestapo. Their escape drew attention at neutral Stockholm.
A U S Army sergeant guiding volunteers via a map led them into a dry creek bed dead end. He attempted a U turn but encountered a hut blocking the way, illustrating misread sentry directions during maneuvers.
Mrs. Albert Sanders of Jonesboro Arkansas undergoes electrical shock treatments in Memphis to treat a persistent sneezing attack. Attendants report the procedure relaxes nerves muscles and body function and that Sanders was admitted to the hospital for the therapy.
An 18 year old from Philadelphia, shot in the leg by a companion, was rushed to a hospital by a friend after being treated with improvised bandages and a splint. The boy traveled 18 miles by bus while the helper retrieved a bicycle to bring him home.
An unclear report from Newark describes a woman and a man facing charges related to bigamy and alleged fraud. The fragments mention a buxom blonde and links to the Navy and Marines, with dates in the 1930s suggesting court action and possible sentences to follow.
A local report from Lehigh, Iowa notes a suspected overflow at the depository or drainage site near the lily garden. Officials urge caution as workers assess damage and potential impacts on nearby properties and roads.
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