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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1942
Page
6
Cherie Nicholas reports a spring blouse boom driven by new fabrics and varied designs. Rayon weaves, bold prints, and satinlike crepes dominate, with styles from tailored shirts to flamboyant jabots and long bishop sleeves. The feature highlights flowers, bows, and intricate finishes as versatile options for suit wear and formal looks.
Lorraine and Kenneth confront competing loyalties as Roger returns home. Kenneth, overwhelmed by years of insecurity, brutalizes Roger to prove his strength, then claims Lorraine as his own. In the aftermath Lorraine realizes Kenneth’s triumph masks internal emptiness and true affection lies within herself.
Fresh flowers adorn both lapels for a coordinated look. The style suits out-of-town visitors who may send greetings to outshine local competition. Camellias gardenias and variegated colors also work for an ensemble. Daisies and violets offer twin corsage options.
The article highlights spring fabrics with smooth surfaces, smart worsteds, and strong knits. It notes new butterfly and lace prints, floral motifs, vegetable patterns like cabbage roses and apples, plus abundant plaids, stripes, checks, and the dotted theme shaping seasonal style.
Necklines run rampant as Jabots, pastel collar sets, and large soft bows trend this spring. Frothy whites and cloudlike trims decorate collars and cuffs while bows appear at shoulders and pockets, posing stylishly across outfits.
The article notes looser curls become the norm with feminine appearance, shorter bobs guaranteed for easy management, and pompadour variants to be worn with hats positioned to reveal the pompadour.
Emory University sociology professor Dr. Comer M. Woodward has built a collection of more than 150 miniature donkeys from around the world. He notes the donkey symbolizes burden and patience, and his home is filled with donkey-themed items from crest to creamer. He also owns Ming Dynasty replica horses and a carved donkey from Oberammergau.
A spring luncheon guide offers graceful yet economical ideas. Recipes include Molasses Nut Muffins and a selection of elegant salads served in tomato cups or frilly lettuce, with dressing tips and decorative fruit platters. Tips highlight using molasses in dressings and sourcing guidance from Lynn Chambers via Western Newspaper Union in Chicago.
The menu features a guest luncheon with a selection of salads including chicken salad fruit salad and egg salad served in tomato cups. Accompaniments are molasses nut muffins or cheese rings with coffee or tea.
A 32 page guide outlines planting and care for lawns and trees. It covers raising shrubs, vines, perennials, annuals, roses, bulbs and hedges, plus herbs. Details on fertilizers, soils and preventing plant diseases are included. Send your order to:
Latest reports promise sufficient black pepper and spices for at least two years while coffee cocoa and tea stocks remain adequate. Domestic fats will replace imports. conserve soaps and frying fats. tin will enable canning of hard to preserve items. learn to use dried fruits and can from defense gardens this summer. Pineapple planting and shipment continue with no serious shortage observed.
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