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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1941
Page
6
The 1941 spring sewing program urges mothers to plan affordable projects for girls. It promotes rayon challis, plaid gingham, wool plaids, and denim fabrics, teaching dressmaking basics with modern sewing machine attachments for sailor and bolero styles, princess dresses, and monogrammed nighties and blouses.
Aristocrats and refugees bring vast fortunes in diamonds to the United States. The display includes Queen Victoria’s opals, Napoleon’s emerald to Marie Louise in a diamond necklace, a Franz Joseph gift to Kathi, and a Russian handpainted diamond fan. A diamond bracelet and ring worn outside the glove and a white satin gown with gold thread and brilliants complete the scene.
The article instructs glove care for doeskins suedes mochas and glace finished leathers. Use lukewarm soapy water rinse thoroughly and air dry with careful finger work to soften. Add a teaspoon of vinegar to wash water for color kept, but never rub soap on gloves or scrub with a brush.
The author argues Congress abdicated wartime duties in 1917 1918 transferring authority to Wilson and later to Roosevelt. He cites King George V warning about concentrated power and laments loss of democracy to a totalitarian one man rule. He also recounts Clyde Beatty wild animal trainer and Harriet Beatty.
From June 18 1940 to January 1 1941 German blitzkrieg in England killed 23 081 civilians. In Africa two weeks of fighting the Australians counted more than four times that number of Italians killed or captured. Evidently the war is not one sided.
The article asserts that if war with Japan arises it would not be Japan's fault, noting Japan's desire to avoid conflict until China peace is patched. It also mentions the strong public interest in military service as some object to serving while many seek opportunities to enlist.
Roger B Whitman offers practical guidance on exterior paint methods for shingles and on repairing rainwater problems. He discusses spray versus brush painting, bulkhead waterproofing, storm windows, paint bond issues on stucco, buckled tar shingles, porous awnings, and sources for outdoor fireplaces plans.
Article notes Judy Garland revived her four year old baton from The Gumm Sisters act for the Ziegfeld Girl finale. The baton now features silver paint and 100 rhinestones. Ellen Drew has the female lead in The Night of January 16th. Patricia Morrison was hers, casting shifted after Don Ameche refused. Robert Preston replaces Ameche.
Frank Capras Meet John Doe promotion notes 20 years in Hollywood and 26 pictures. Rise Stevens Metro opera star signs with MGM for a Technicolor musical and heads to Hollywood in May after a late April farewell concerts. Bogarts High Sierra on set draws attention to his arm posture as a new sinister note in performance.
Boris Karloff appears on New York stage in a goofy murder mystery Arsenic and Old Lace. He plays a man who terrifies people by his resemblance to Karloff the actor. Audiences, including sophisticated patrons, warmly applaud the impersonation.
Turhan Selahettin Shultavy Bey, a Turkey-born aristocrat, arrives in the United States to seek fortune in cinema. On set for Murder on the Second Floor the crew struggle with his name and nickname him Bay Rum.
Doris Dudley dyed her hair midnight blue for the Miriam Hopkins stage drama Battle of the Angels but the production is canceled. She must return to blonde rapidly for a new part in The Bo Tree. Raymond Gram Swing has broadcast daily since July 1939 except for a three week illness break. Dick Powell leaves the coffee program to form his own orchestra for a new radio show.
A brief notice instructs sending 15 cents in coins for a sewing pattern and directs the order to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept at 82 Highth Ave New York NY with the payment and mailing details to follow.
The quotation reflects Horace pondering human cruelty and lax morals in modern times, asking what wicked acts remain in an era deemed callous and unfeeling. It frames moral inquiry as a general critique rather than a specific news event.
A compact reflection on human flaws cites Hannah More noting that errors persist across people and ages, suggesting a universal flaw in judgment and kindness.
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