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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1944
Page
2
An old fashion note describes teaching mothers to sew plaid cotton outfits for children and adults. It praises ginghams and satin cotton blends, detailing a smart plaid dress with lace trimming and detachable bow accents, highlighting ease of wear for summer activities.
Gray Chesterfield in wool features a 2 velveteen collar and high buttoning. A navy derby complements the coat while brown accessories and a brown suede over arm bag complete the chic look. The slogan "it's a Chesterfield it's smart" guides the season's neutral tone.
Embroidered midriff dresses and girdles rise in fashion with simple lines and decorative detailing. Ready made ribber garments and suede pelts are options, while embroidery with beads and sequins adds a refined accent to even conservative frocks.
Cherie Nicholas notes daring color use runs through the spring fashion picture. Designers pair contrasting shades in jackets, shirtwaists, and sport skirts, with color blocks, patch pockets, and dramatic sleeves creating vivid ensembles. The bold black and cerise looks feature giant bows, cutouts, and innovative color-saturation effects.
A fashion feature notes Spaced Rose Print remains a key motif with four favored designs. The line highlights classic dresses and is produced by Mart in partnership with a Berlin merchant.
The article describes long wise Sleevelese sasque bisuses in light colors with Rimy crochet neck frills and a front outline. It notes hand-made gilt braid fastenings and romantic trims. Florals on neck lines, pockets, or胸 pockets add decorative touch to jackets skirts or blouses.
Kathleen Norris presents a plea from Ann Weec of an unnamed city seeking guidance to find her daughter Diana, 19, described as undeveloped and shy. The letter laments parental remorse after divorce, the mother’s death, and Diana’s health and reliance on others, while pondering if Detroit or San Francisco offer a path to stability and independence.
A fragmented reflection warns that divorce and remarriage by parents harm growing children. It stresses children must come first in all family plans and cites complex behavior problems from parental changes. The piece mentions a mother fearing lasting abuse and notes long term emotional damage.
The text presents a jumble of letters advising on a romantic relationship. It discusses shyness, independence, support, and urging action rather than doubt. It emphasizes not to neglect a partner from childhood years and to rely on mutual effort, with references to permission, money, and encouragement in navigating affection.
A survey of farmers shows 33 percent plan to buy machinery, 26 percent real estate, and 9 percent furnaces after the war. Housing repairs, china equipment, and washing machines are also listed, with 42 percent naming stock and dairy products as their cash crops and 22 percent for grains.
An American pilot based in Italy recounts ducking a mortar shell while flying at low altitude over the Wolturne river area during a mission that involved bombing and strafing road targets. He describes near misses from enemy fire, a close pass by a shell, and surviving amid artillery bursts with scarce details remaining.
A fragmentary report describes Polynesian songs sung by mothers about sinners in the South Seas. The piece cites a 24 member Anthropological Society discussion in Washington and references university scholars discussing local customs and effects of Christian influence on native practices.
In Illinois a man identified as Dennis Dannect, age 35, dies after participating in a game described as Let's Get Hurt. Investigators say the incident involved a spine and chest injury. The event occurred at Brewers in the hall where his mother was present before leaving Monday. Local neighbors report the family history, with the inventor’s father having died when he was one. Doctors pronounced him dead shortly after.
A code attached message linked to a homing pigeon case led to confusion and claims of missing birds. The note implied espionage during wartime, with remarks about a wartime context and the fate of the pigeons.
Two Russians captured in Latvia and East Prussia, sent to Italy as members of a German anti aircraft crew, showed eagerness to return to fight on the Russian front. They said they first wanted to learn how to rejoin the Russian army after being held as prisoners until December.
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