Wartime School Lunches and Fashion Guide From 1943 Troy Record
Wartime school days bring extra lunches as transport and war work limit meals at home. The issue covers packed lunches with soups, crackers, varied sandwiches, fruit and graham snacks. A fashion feature advises on sturdy warm back to school wardrobes for Polly Pigtail, including coats, dresses, skirts, and slacks with War Production Board guidance. The piece blends practical nutrition tips with period clothing advice for students and families.
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Teen Fashion Trends For Fall War Era Teens Edge Style
Fashion Editor Betty Green predicts teen fashion for fall. War Production Board fabric limits shape choices but teens will reclaim waistlines with belts, wrap into jumpers, favor camel tan fleeces and officer coats, and bring back Teddy Bear coats with minor tweaks.
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The College Girl of 43 Working and Fighting for Victory
Vivian C. Freeman portrays the term's college girl as a serious, politically aware woman preparing for war and postwar life. She shops with home and career needs in mind, balancing housekeeping, wartime jobs, and studying to shape a peaceful future. She favors versatile fashions and practical warmth while maintaining independence.
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Vivian C. Freeman
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