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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1950
Page
9
The era’s new mood embraces bold freedom in dress for the modern woman. Slim skirts, natural shoulders, sculpted jackets, and midline modest hemlines define shapes, with dramatic sleeve treatments and a shift to sports wear themes. Tailored costume suits, capes, and toppers lead the ensemble look.
Casual dresses for mother and daughter highlight a grown up air with young in spirit frocks. The catalog emphasizes an Oriental influence, pleats, pockets, and play clothes for a carefree look for both generations.
Spring hats gain size variety from tiny colorful styles to large formal shapes. Dramatic black straw looks with feather velvet and beads appear for cocktail hour and semi formal wear. Milan leghorn straw colors and sailor hats in wide or tilted brims feature alongside bonnets with ribbons bows and cloche brims.
Fashion writers note a shift in 1950 toward lighter suit fabrics and year round wear. Men seek comfort and color with three button coats and single breasted trends while sport shirts push bright, bold styles across coast to coast.
Agnes V. Flannery of Des Moines reminds Washington county poets that the state poetry contest deadline is April 1. Poems may not exceed 20 lines and be mailed to 2002 West Second Street Perry Iowa with school entries following existing public school rules. Accepted works will appear in the association's annual poetry brochure.
The piece notes a shift in home decor influenced by magazines and films toward affordable beauty in furniture. It highlights expanding 1950s selections with Oriental influence, including sofas with new backs, cantilevered frames, and convertible sleeping units that save space and aid cleaning.
A fragment notes fashion trends with lighter fabrics, cooler wear, and roomier styles. It mentions a poetry chairman for Washington County and hints at nationwide reactions by smart dressers in resort sections.
Across western Oregon and Washington more than 12 million acres of growing young forests are reported, reflecting a broad expanse of regenerating woodland across the region. The finding highlights extensive reforestation trends affecting land use and habitat prospects.
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