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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1944
Page
7
Beatrice Fairfax riffs on beauty ideals amid wartime, faulting college women for lax dress and hair while praising well‑groomed looks as morale boosters. The piece blends social commentary with humor about pressed slacks, turbans, and the impact of war on style.
A reader asks which envelope form is correct for addressing a married woman: Mrs Henry Allen or Mrs Lucile Allen. The adviser says the formal form is Mrs Henry Allen and that using the husband’s name with Mys. is proper, while letters to a married woman should avoid her first name. The column also notes a social gift about a former instructor’s birthday and suggests giving a gift as a courteous gesture within friendship.
The document outlines multiple ration period rules and coupon validity. It specifies AB through FA and AS through PS periods, late February 1945 dates, and indefinite validity for certain stamps. It mentions various locale codes and coupon groups with stated validity through specific dates and indefinitely for some weights and commodities.
Mrs Beesckman advises on suitable wear for a daytime wedding. A black velvet street-length dress can be worn if the design suits day attire. Suggest bright accessories such as colorful ribbons, gloves, and collar to elevate the look.
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