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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1939
Page
4
A column outlines the American Society for the Control of Cancer pamphlet on cancer distribution, diagnosis, and treatment. It notes rising deaths, higher risk for women, and the critical importance of early detection using examination and X rays, with surgery as a primary treatment and warnings against unproven remedies.
Mrs Dwight W Morrow widow of the late Senator and ambassador to Mexico and mother of Ann Morrow Lindbergh is named acting president of Smith College as senior trustee following Dr William Alan Neilson resignation She previously edited the Smith College Monthly taught languages and contributed poetry and prose while supporting the college endowment drive and WWI relief unit
The summer scene in New York features bustling social life with open venues like the Terrace Club and St Regis Roof. Socialites dress in bold prints and white accessories, from Mrs. George McLanahan and Mrs. Thomas Van Helms in matching black and white outfits to bright peranium gloves worn with a sheer black gown. Notable ensembles include Mrs. Pierrepont Morgan Hamilton’s bright gloves, Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks Jr.’s black linen dress with a white straw hat, and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt’s wide brim nets, reflecting the era’s chic bustle.
Hairdressers forecast exciting fall styles with a cascade coiffure from the 1880s and a light reddish blonde color for 1940. The article outlines upward lines softened by waves, back neck shaping, and bold evening looks with curls, puffs, and decorative accessories.
A column discusses parental responsibility toward pets and neighbors, the proper care dogs and cats require, and how children should not assume the right to attend adult gatherings. It includes a Betty anecdote about acting to gain privileges, and notes on bathing and grooming practices for dogs and cats.
Short Cuts offer baked bananas with meat as a change. Peel, lemon juice and sugar, bake in greased dish until tender and serve hot. Advice also covers storing cereals in covered jars and removing marks on painted wood with lemon peel and a damp cloth for cleaning.
A wooden clothes pin with one prong removed inserted between casing and sash acts as a wedge to silence a window rattle until a permanent repair can be done.
Streamlined evening dress features a purple and silver lame fabric. A separate sash creates a bustle effect with a bow and long trailing ends. The square neckline emphasizes the de colletage.
A quick snack idea using canned corned beef sliced and browned in a little fat. Spread with a chili sauce and chopped pickle mix, then tucked into buttered buns, plain or toasted.
New meat recipes shown to diversify meals include a potato soup with frankfurters as a luncheon main, a tomato beef casserole with rice, and a veal chop breading method. The guide emphasizes keeping protein in diet for strength, with detailed steps for soups and casseroles, plus a breaded veal chop finishing method.
Frances asks how to treat a red oily nose with enlarged pores and blackheads. Advice: diet eliminate sweets, keep clean, exercise, fresh air, sleep eight to nine hours. Use mild soap and complexion brush, rinse with an astringent or hazel boric rose water lotion, minimal makeup, liquid powder on oily areas.
A column answers readers questions on second marriages wedding attire and color rules, flower girls, introductions, and greetings. It covers gift addressing notes serving spoons Romaine lettuce and general etiquette guidelines.
A reader advises Mrs Martin on a letter about English sheep dogs neglected by owners. The note urges responsible care, proper housing, exercise, and regular bathing to prevent barking and disruptive behavior, stressing loving animals deserve better treatment.
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