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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1941

Page

8

Fall fashion overview highlights longer length jacket suits

The article outlines casual longer length jacket suits in three piece styles and smart topcoats for fall. It cites favorites like boy style three button suits and herringbone fabrics, with tweeds, glen plaids, and coordinating accessories. It mentions new silhouettes, inset waistbands, and dressmaker suits as autumn wardrobe anchors. It also notes fashion figures and sample appearances by Miss and Mrs. America and notes personal mentions.

Miss and Mrs. America

Mrs Montgomery Honored at Dinner by Forty Relatives

Prairie Center Sept 2 Mrs Malcolm Montgomery was surprised by 40 relatives at a birthday dinner on the lawn. Guests arrived with filled baskets as Mr Montgomery knew of the plan but she did not. The event featured a picnic atmosphere and a speechless honoree.

George Koeper Prairie Center Malcolm Montgomery Montgomery Mr. Montgomery Mrs. Montgomery Bill Leaty George Stokes Marshall Koehler Marion Sheetz Muscatine Wess Meyer Cloyce Zieglowsky Eugene Andy Sheetz Valley Wilmer Lauderman Churchhill Howard Bailey Carl Zieglowsky Tommy Allen Darbyshire Crawfordsville Carl Schneider Omar Wagner Rock Island

Reports Given at Auxiliary Meeting

At the Ladies Auxiliary to the American Legion meeting in Riverside reports on the Mt. Pleasant party and state convention were given by Mrs Edward Bushak and Rosa Dautomont. Six members attended the Mt. Pleasant party and three attended the state comesday evening at the Malcom Montgomery home. JoAnn Smith of Brighton stayed with grandparents Rex and Mrs Smith.

Ehmie Koehler Carl Koehler Melbern Underwood Ollie Duane White Lloyd Edwards Iowa City Patty Lou Shelby Jean Ernest Meyer Wess Meyer Carl Sehneider Vaughn Smith George Marshall Robert Koehler Rex Smith Malcom Montgomery JoAnn Smith Brighton Mrs

Local unit plans card party and fundraising sale

The unit sent clothing gifts to their adopted child Jerry and a birthday dollar. plans are set for a card party on Wednesday September 10. A committee led by Libbie Mehaffey Helena Novy Mary Kron and Josie Klein will run it. The group will buy five dozen sunflower dish cloths to sell to the public and notes many items can be made from them.

Vention Jerry Libbie Mehaffey Helena Novy Mary Kron Josie Klein

Chestnut Wood Description and Characteristics

Chestnut is a light coarse wood with a gray brown color resembling oak but less hard and strong, offering a softer density for carpentry uses. It notes its texture and general suitability for items requiring lighter timber.

Renewable Blades Safety Razor Invites Corns and Calluses

A new safety razor uses renewable blades designed to cut corns and calluses efficiently. The invention promises a reusable option for daily foot care and dermatological routines.

Cottonseed Oil Becomes Commercial Olive Oil Substitute

Cottonseed oil is now used commercially as a substitute for olive oil, expanding options for cooking and food production. The shift signals growing diversification in oil markets and consumer choice.

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