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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1944
Page
2
Fashion note on print frocks with bows, ruffles, and slim lines. Describes self fabric details, side drapes, and deep necklines. Highlights moss rose patterns, semé prints, and coordinated skirts and bodices. Notes the trend toward dramatic styling and distinct fabric textures.
Intriguing uses of rick rack braid appear in smart shops with hats and accessories entirely of rick rack in bright colors or white. Instructions describe making shapes from pattern pieces and sewing rick rack to form items such as a bonnet and a drawstring bag.
A new foundational dickey offers a roll collar with bosom teks in washable rayon. It includes a set of jabots in lace and eyelet embroidery and simulated tatting. Accessories such as lace butterflies clip on in place of buttons for a versatile look.
Cherie Nicholas notes cottons’ year round appeal as a 1944 style program features a bumper crop. Mexican and South American inspired fabrics appear in eye catching, washable weaves. Gingham and reinforced plaids stretch into lining, jackets, and accessories paired with wool suits.
The piece notes a striking interpretation of a new dress style featuring bare shoulders and decollete necklines. It predicts a strong vogue for gowns with cover-up tops such as boleros or removable side scarves, with various sleeve and strap options for party wear.
Style notes describe Shantung as a spring feature with intriguing sandals leading shoe fashions. Hostess aprons appear in gay colors and new designs. Frilly neckwear adds charm while spring coats go shorter with daring colors. The sunback dress with a small jacket dominates, plus slim jackets with straight skirts. Brim shapes soften with ruffles and net lace trims.
Kathleen Norris reports Miriam Wolfe, 54, living in San Diego with her son Clyde, his wife Marie, Ada, and two brothers, managing a crowded house for $25 a week plus $5 from each worker. Miriam bears the brunt of chores and child care as tensions rise over payments, duties, and respect, while Clyde’s happiness improves at home.
The Kathleen Norris column argues that essential labor in a war effort includes the home sphere. It emphasizes health, efficiency, and worker attitude tied to cleanliness and serene homes. A group neglects a 4 year old team mother's performance, assuming she bears an impossible load.
A speaker urges family members to reallocate duties and set clear guidelines. He warns against resentment and argues striking a balance between war work and home duties, suggesting a chart of obligations and open discussion with Circle and all relatives to start anew.
The United States forces mess at Hotel du Pacifique in Noumea runs the only hamburger stand in the area. Sergt Peter Albertson and Marine Pfc Cerl Reddeck Jr. tally 627 burgers first day and 823 second day at 10 cents each. Hours run 11:30 pm to 1:30 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm with coffee and other sandwiches available.
A recipe note suggests folding marmalade into muffin or cupcake batter in layers or creating a well in the batter to fill with marmalade. Another option is to top baked muffins or cakes with marmalade and return to the oven briefly to set the topping.
Army chaplain Father Kusman, a Catholic priest and psychology professor, spent ten days under heavy fire in Italy digging and burying 57 soldiers from both American and German forces in a no man’s land. He carried bodies to grave sites, marking each with care. His actions were praised by a commanding general as among the war’s valorous deeds.
RAF Lancaster navigator Sergi J. E. Alves from St. Kitts used a matchstick and string to chart a homeward course after his bomber was damaged near Kassel. An enemy night fighter attacked, wounding the tail gunner, but crew survived as fuel and instruments held.
SEATTLE Two women welders' helpers at the Association Shipyard learned through a chance talk they were sisters. Mrs June Schults from Marshalltown Iowa and Mrs Sandra San Juan Des Moines Iowa discovered they shared birth certificates and family history, revealing they were once placed in an orphans home as children.
Willem Mason, 43, from Custer Michigan, faced a charge connected to a pocket attempt on Pyta in Chicago bound route. Judge Daly noted rough behavior but Mason received 90 days in Michigan prison.
In England a sergeant and his crew took part in a fortress raid on Schweinfurt, the German industrial center in Wass Germany. After losing his wet bond, one sergeant shot down an FW-190 and another returned to aid him, firing again as the sky cleared.
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