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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1942
Page
6
The article discusses durable fabrics for defense workers including cottons, denim, corduroy, and white duck. It highlights a simple washable white duck civilian defense suit with convertible trousers, plus protective design features for ease of use and movement.
A fashion brief notes soft wool classics return this winter with color as the theme. Models showcase Forstmann wool in subtle green paired with winter furs and gilt accents on belts. A flaring hat and beaver muff complete the look described.
A winter fashion circulates among high school and college girls featuring Dutch bonnet and hood silhouettes made in bright felt or crocheted. Adorned with felt flowers or crocheted blossoms, these chin tied caps add color to winter outfits for skating, dances, or school.
A new fashion trend features dresses with apron like fronts paired with a slim pencil skirt. Designs include cascade drapes and pleated ties, with applique floral prints as the standout accent. Matching print touches on sleeves complete the look.
New year fashions feature evening capes in varying lengths. Bright colored woolens are elaborately embroidered with sparkling stones sequins or vivid yarns. Magenta remains a popular hue and jet beading on black or white wool adds chic.
Actress Virginia Vale is to wear a long bob and little pig tails for a Tortilla Flat scene while Mae West star Ruth Brisson joins Red Cross work and ambulance training as Rosalind Russell expands to radio acting after Take a Letter Darling. Lupe Velez headlines Mexican Spitfire at Sea with Leon Errol. Rosalind Russell pursues public service and acting roles amid wartime emergency.
In a Mary Pickford era collaboration, Wesley Barry and Al Green reunite at RKO in The Mayor of 44th Street with Anne Shirley and George Murphy. Plans for a new Down to the Sea in Ships remake with Jean Gabin hinge on 20th Century Fox. Two-Faced Woman by Garbo gets Legion of Decency rating adjusted to B.
Comedienne Joan Davis becomes a permanent member of Rudy Vallee's Thursday night program after a single guest appearance showed radio promise. Her Hollywood breakthrough followed vaudeville success and Vallee's eye for talent.
Francia White, star soprano of the Monday evening telephone hour concerts, serves as an air raid warden guiding safe conduct. She warns residents not to use the telephone in case of an alarm to preserve lines for emergency communication.
Vocal director Ted Straeter, longtime figure on Kate Smith’s program, who formed a band three years ago, will feature his music on a fresh radio series airing nationwide via the Mutual network.
Listeners who supply quiz questions receive defense bonds and stamps. Paramount begins Pacific Blackout production after the blackout on the Pacific coast with stars Robert Preston and Martha O'Driscoll. Joan Crawford builds an outdoor gym at home for her adopted son. Lou Costello trains his young daughter for a future small acting role. Fred Astaire refuses to pose kissing his leading ladies for stills.
The piece urges civilian government spending restraint to save billions for war needs. It discusses Byrd and Morgenthau advocating cuts, Russia’s regime as totalitarian, and calls for constructive wartime criticism. It includes notes on tourism disruption, investment for jobs, a bird-watching hobbyist, and a critique of professional writing unions.
Readers are advised that oil burner quality depends on installation and service. Choose skilled, local installers with lasting business plans, avoid cut prices, and ensure spare parts availability. Also includes home repair tips on linoleum floors squeaky bedsprings lampshades wall finishes rust removal brick mortar and stucco finishes.
A diet guide promotes a 1200 calorie day to shed two pounds weekly and regain youthful appearance. It lists a sample 420 calorie lunch and a 32 page booklet with calorie charts, low calorie recipes, reducing menus, and a 3 day liquid diet.
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