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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1944
Page
7
Elizabeth Taylor from Austin reports Kathleen Norris says she cries often about World War II and the burden on mothers. Norris urges readers to respond by supporting the war effort through defense work, Red Cross, hospitals, and caring for home front workers while awaiting a hopeful peaceful future.
An article explores how war widows and mothers cope with anxiety while spouses and sons serve. It urges action plans like saving, debt reduction, and housing changes, while highlighting Eunice Shepard, a private first class in the Women Marines Service, who trained and reported to duty at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Fashion writer Cherie Nicholas notes stripes as the season’s wardrobe booster from casual frocks to luxury gowns. Separate pieces feature white crepe with wine stripes, green and white two pieces, and striped jersey dresses, highlighted by jet black accents and regal satin bodices released by Western Newspaper Union.
Bewitching party frock described as prettily feminine and charming. Sheer batiste with ribbons and lace creates a refined lingerie look for blouses and long black skirts. Eyelet embroidery highlights the shoulder line while a full black souffle skirt swishes during dancing.
A new weskit dress style arrives this fall featuring a vest like front over a narrow skirt. The outfit pairs a checked or striped wool weskit with contrasting sleeves and a monotone skirt, with sleeveless tops over lingerie blouses for crisp sheer accents. The trend is expected to be a major fashion success for the season.
A new style peplum dickey available at neckwear counters offers lace trimmed options to wear over a dress. The piece belts at the waist above a peplum flare and can transform a simple frock into a dressy afternoon gown in a moment.
A Chicago woman hired as a maid stole the employer’s purse with money and four ration books after locking her in a closet. Police reported the theft occurred during wartime shortages and the suspect fled after taking the items.
Kansas City report says Old Hook the notorious buck mule deer that attacked livestock was killed by Zoo Director William T. A. Cully. The animal broke its jaw four times during escapes and died after being shot. gunfire had long marked its raids on farms nearby.
London reports Professor Sakimura Sakimura the first Japanese diplomat to desert to the Allies since Pearl Harbor is living as a frightened fugitive in Stockholm. He fears the Japanese Black Dragon society and Gestapo while hiding from pursuers who seek his wartime trade insights into German industry.
George Kelly 26 was charged with looting 60 homes and stores in Philadelphia, totaling more than 20000 dollars. Detectives Glasgow Driscoll and Eugene Brentzer matched him to suspects answering painter wanted ads, catching him the next day.
Easy to pack and organize outdoor meals with simple recipes. Includes All American Hamburgers Hot Cheese Frankfurters and Creamy Scrambled Eggs with practical fire tips and packing guidance for picnics.
Camping tips emphasize boiling water for safety and caution against sparkling water. Suggestions include using a shaded earth hole lined with stones as an outdoor refrigerator and using moist caves or shallow streams as natural cool storage. Always extinguish campfires and prefer water, then soil, for cooling.
Practical guide listing steps for eggs with cheese on toast bacon on the grill chowder with fish and potatoes corn roasting over coals and a rocks cookies recipe Includes method notes and dessert ideas for campfire cooking in outdoor settings.
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