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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
4
The article notes fashion influences from campus life and Tyrol in spring hat design. New Tyrolean sports hats use roughed texture crowns, high front and sloping back, with spinner weave and telescope shapes plus feathers and plaited bands. Snap brim with raw edge, lightweight homburgs in color. Sports outfits adopt non-crushables that roll and pocket.
A vintage ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural remedy for constipation and sluggish liver bile. It urges drink water and eat fruit and vegetables and claims the tablets stimulate bile digestion. The copy touts 20 years of use and lists price and druggists.
Two major fairs in America will showcase Paris fashion and home decor in 1939. Some 30 million viewers will influence American homes with modern color schemes and tomorrow’s fashions. American women will shop nationwide for bold pastels and daring color combinations in clothes and furnishings.
North Olmsted Kiwanis to meet March 20 at 6 30 P M at the Parish House. Lieutenant Governor Elmer Elbrecht praised the club for advancing Kiwanis objectives. The club won first place in Ohio White Ribbon achievement for a second year and continues good work with local youth. Members and spouses enjoyed a March 15 gathering at Dr and Mrs E Rank with refreshments and cards.
The Kouples Klub will hold a dance at the Parish House on Tuesday night March 21 with music by the Melodears Girls orchestra of Elyria. Walter Rock Jr is in New York City this week for his new job.
Funeral at Clifford Pease home for Mrs Kate Ruple wife of Abe and mother of George of Berea and Daisy Hide of West Park on Friday March 10. She died at home in Berea Tuesday March 7. Burial in Butternut Ridge Road Cemetery. Aunt of Mrs Walter Decker Mrs Mabel Hall and Robert Yesberger of North Olmsted.
Mr and Mrs Q B Schoepfle and family gathered with Clara Eva Schoepfle for a Sunday birthday supper in Sandusky. Otto B and Otto B Jr of Birmingham also noted. Local visits include Katherine Heinsath, Jane Twing, Elmer Rickley and others.
Belden community notes two Pinocle Club evenings with prizes awarded to Otto Deimmling and the Grabenstetters. neighbors host gatherings and plan future entertainments. Local visits include Squires Prosser Shuster guests. Ruth Ella Postal from Grafton visits Nadine Lehman. Belden High School assembly showcased multiple music groups ahead of Clearview contest.
Children embrace bright pastels and lively silhouettes in 1939 styles. Little girl suits reefers and two piece outfits lead a wardrobe shift as mothers mirror the trend with coordinating ensembles. Hats, bonnets and wide brimmed sailors complete the playful look.
Designers and manufacturers embrace youthful styles with sleek modern lines inspired by the season's trends. Broad military shoulders and "gay 90" sleeves characterize the look, aiming to suit the American woman who wears them confidently.
Exuberant tones dominate gloves handbags and jewelry this spring with rosy tans blues fuchsia cyclamen and violet. Shortie gloves and sleek seamless bags set a modern American mood while semi-precious stones and streamlined neckwear define the new fashion era.
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