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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1944
Page
2
Fashion writer Cherie Nicholas previews Easter wear with bright colors and simple silhouettes. Mastered by satin weaves and bold hues, new coats and tailored suits emphasize collarless necklines, vivid linens, and light fabrics, promising versatile outfits from day wear to evening gowns.
Design uses a sea gull motif with navy and white ropes and interlocking wings along one side to slim the silhouette. Fashion draws on ancient Hellas garb, promising Greek art inspired schemes and sculptural draping in coming months.
Amusing motifs define the season’s prints with bold color patterns and decorative figurines. The new designs mix striped textures and saucer motifs, creating a distinct look.
Hand crochet is in vogue this spring with crochet ensembles and accessories including flower motifs in three-piece sets that clip onto jackets and jumpsuits. Lacy gloves and cuffs echo the motifs, while a blue headpiece combines a multicolor crochet bloom corset look.
Cotton fashion takes center stage this season with gingham suits and vivid plaid fabrics. Describes collarless jackets, jabots, ruffles, and elaborate self bows, plus boleros lined in gingham, party frocks in black and white checks, and chemise style day dresses with eyelet embroidery and organdies. Many garments feature voile, chambray, pique, and embroidery, signaling a versatile cotton wardrobe for daytime and social occasions.
A long awaited revival brings striped shy faille and sti neckue silks to Easter parade wardrobes. The vogue centers on striped fabrics with jet buttons and double-tower decor, highlighting a sharp, glossy look in spring tailoring.
Easter fashion centers on pretty colorful outfits with lean wrap-around skirts and long waist effects. Gilets and ruff trimmed necklines appear, while pastel suits and coats feature black braid. The young set favors Mexico inspired skirt-blouse ensembles and black satin hats with matching accents.
In a tense river crossing, Colonel orders five men for a risky mission to carry Lieutenant Culver's dispatch. Private Ellis volunteers to stay behind claiming he must go to save others after recounting dangerous past acts, then takes his place and returns with the dispatch. A direct bomb hit later leaves one missing and signals a grim outcome.
Peter Rabbit and Johnny Chuck chat about winter, spring, and news from the Green Forest. They discuss Reddy Fox being caught by Farmer Brown's Boy, a feast on a chicken, and Reddy's survival. Peter recounts Mrs. Gr’s snare and other winter happenings as Johnny promises to stay alert.
On the home front a USO hostess recalls recognizing a sergeant she once shared a pie with. He confirms there were three men in the group and that he is the sole survivor.
Joe explains the new shoes are too tight and he expects to wear them a few times before they fit properly. He notes the need to break them in before comfortable use.
Sergeant James R. Hamilton of Jovectown Ey wounded by a shell over Germany during a heavy three hour air combat. He shot down at least eight German fighters while tail gunner of the Flying Fortress Bad Penny. Pilot Lieutenant Fred D. Grinham of Coral Gables Fla praises Hamilton for a one man show amid stalled engine trouble and heavy losses. Hamilton is recovering and expected back in action soon.
A U S Air Force ferry pilot departing Eire in Irish fog to deliver a bomber to England winds up in Scotland with only a gallon of fuel. After flying ice land and back by dead reckoning, he searches for a landing place ten hours, finally spotting Scotland through a break in the clouds. The crewless mission deters enemy access to planes in the region.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a legendary performer once famed coast to coast, likening her to a diamond tooth. The text mentions touring years, marriage at thirteen, a Reno dentist visit in 1907, and a stage persona tied to a former queen of the dance.
A German incendiary attack reportedly destroyed European art works including 69 to 70 pieces from archives in Naples and other locales. The claim, attributed to Sir James Grigg, cites the loss of items such as an early portrait by Botticelli and a Madonna and Child painting.
In Santiago Chile a mercy plane of Chilean National Airlines carrying 12 crew and medical personnel to San Juan crashed en route. The government bureau reported all on board perished.
A notice states that American women cannot join the Canadian Women's Army Corps unless they have a permanent domicile in Canada. The rule aims to limit enrollment to those with established Canadian residence.
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