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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1949
Page
2
The piece surveys summer fashion diversity with fabrics from cottons and rayons to silks and shantungs. It highlights neckline interest from shawl collars to deep slashed necklines, sundresses with removable ties, and a three piece ensemble in chambray.
An audience primer on home lawns explains choosing the right grass such as Kentucky Blue and Chewings Fescue, soil preparation, fertilization, weed control with 2 4 D sprays, mowing height, clippings, rolling, and regular maintenance for a healthy lawn.
Fashion advice urges matching or contrasting handbags with costume demands. Jenihera style purses gain popularity in tailored looks. Thin smooth leather and suede finishes sell well, especially patent options that pair with shiny footwear.
Eva asks how to handle finances before marriage with Barry. The columnist urges trust over rigid pre nups, noting modern domestic work is paid in love and that a strict budget may backfire once married. He warns against turning into an unpaid servant or demanding a signed monthly allowance.
Air Materiel Chief Gen Joseph T McNarney says a 12000 pound guided bomb could be ready for use within a year as the Air Force tests three more experimental models including the X 1 A rocket plane capable of speeds near 1700 mph. Rockets with radar homing may replace guns for bomber interception within a relatively short time. Progress on guided missiles to 700 mph and 5000 mile ranges is noted but pinpoint accuracy and button controlled warfare remain distant.
A feature on seasonal strawberries adding color to menus with recipes for Strawberry Chiffon Pie Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Strawberry Cheese Pie and Strawberry Cream Tarts plus tips for fresh fruit desserts and a Lynn Chambers menu spotlight on fruit desserts and a strawberry shortcake recipe.
A homeowner asks about basement excavation tiling footings and kitchen plumbing leaflets. The reply offers no leaflets but suggests public libraries, Theodore Audel & Company, Popular Mechanics, and the Portland Cement Association for guidance on plumbing and concrete work at home.
The nation faces a gasoline shortage but officials anticipate abundant liquid fuel from a new synthetic process using natural gas. It is not expected to be widely used for several years as plants come online.
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