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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1946
Page
4
Plan now for fall wardrobe to secure better material and color choices. Choose a basic flattering dress with versatile collars and cuffs, seek a dressy stripe or plaid in taffeta or rayon, and add jewelry for formal events. Consider figure types and skirt styles to maximize wear.
Advice on choosing a dress style based on body shape with emphasis on necklines shoulders and sleeves. Recommends selecting flattering pattern and fabric, adjusting darts and collar for better fit, and using classic colors like black navy brown green and gray.
The guide stresses tailoring basics for a balanced figure. It recommends personalized darts under the arms, hemline placement based on what flatters the wearer, and skirt length tied to leg shape and height. It also suggests a versatile jacket option and contrast lining for a bolero belt.
The article urges choosing the right slip to enhance a dress. It notes fit, length, and seam quality matter, advises bias cuts for slender figures and gores for fuller ones, and recommends flat self stitched edges and zig zag seams for durability and smooth appearance.
A fall pick up includes stitched dickeys and felt hats soon. Suggest two blouses with a day wear skirt, one bright and tailored, the other stark white. Tailored frocks for business feature saddle stitching and bright belts. Sports wear borrows from men's styling with plaid jackets and four pocket coats.
A Springfield housewife balked at a 4 cent newspaper ad bill after paying $84 by check. The advertising department noted the mistake and the dispute highlighted the high costs sometimes tied to small ads.
The Heights Thursday club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Walter Starr as hostess. After a short business meeting members socialized and received gifts from their host. Binge was played at two tables with prizes to Mrs. Jame Brock and Mrs. Mary Johnson. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Richard Sechiebel attended as guest.
The Prairie Flower Missionary Society met in September with 19 members five children and two guests. Mrs Don Cave led devotions from John and Psalms on Joy. Mrs W Av Booth taught about Alaska and church history. the group voted to send 500 to Mrs Velma Booth Wagner in China and to forward a clothing box for war relief.
The Order of Eastern Stars opened last evening with Mrs. Lloyd Foster presiding as worthy matron. Victor Blattner served as worthy patron in George Dare's absence. A 35 member-strong meeting planned attendance at Grand Chapter in Des Moines October 21 to 25. Mrs Foster was invited to serve as a grand usher at Grand Chapter.
The Country Club men held a stag turkey dinner at the club house with 80 men present after golf. Dinner began at 7:15 p.m. The event was in charge of Darrell L. Ross and Dr. A. Peterson. The next dinner committee includes Victor Crone as chairman, John Patterson, and Bill Jones.
Fairview residents report Muscatine shopping trips and college travel for Joan Maxwell. Carl Richardson of California visits his sister Mrs. James Stewart. Rev Ohden of Boston and Mr and Mrs Taytor O Kigin Jr travel from Eureka Springs for health treatments. Lyle Darbyshire underwent emergency appendectomy and is improving. Local visits include Hender son family at Joe Ott home and Wellman relatives peach picking. Kenneth Rhee travels to Ames and Des Moines. visits by Witting and Schneider from Washington.
The 1946 47 program for the Wednesday Study Club of Crawfordsville outlines monthly meetings with themes Understanding the Road to Peace and readings from Prov 3 13 Ruskin Goethe Penn and Shakespeare. Officers are Gladys Twinam president Myrtle Brown vice president Doris Cherryholmes secretary treasurer and the program committee includes Cherryholmes Wooley and Githens. Hostesses lead roll calls and feature guest speakers and musical selections from September through June.
Pies featured in colonial meals and baked in large brick ovens to supply an entire week. The description notes pies were a staple at every meal and prepared in bulk for extended consumption.
Mrs J B Hanley of the Nira community, a member of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club, celebrates her 76th birthday. Others honored include Margaret Jane Caps of Des Moines, Airs Kenneth Carris of Fairfield, and several local residents with birthday cakes and candles noting names from Cedar Rapids to Dubuque.
The Tl. H. club held its September meeting yesterday with ten members and one guest, Sarah Hessel tine. Mrs. Spencer Reed presided in the president’s absence, and a brief business session was followed by social time. Mrs. Steed to host on Oct. 10. refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Ted Givans.
Harry P. Stone of Des Moines is named housing experter for the eastern Iowa area to speed the veterans emergency housing program. He will headquarter in Des Moines, contact mayors, and work with towns to set local housing goals across the region. His area covers eastern Iowa except Davenport and Scott County.
Lincoln School faculty gathered in the community room for an informal party led by Froyd White with Carolyn Neal Norman White and Bertha Ross providing entertainment. New members gave brief life histories, games and shuffleboard followed, and refreshments were served by Edna Mercer Gus Alsip and Ethel Anderson. A San Diego report notes diners receive safety education with meals as Joe Biddle arranges traffic bulletins on menus.
Mrs. William Marie Jr presided over yesterday’s Rural Women’s club session. Thirteen members answered roll with What's New in Science led by Mrs. William Netzer. New members Doyle Jarrard and Raymond Humston were welcomed. guest Mrs. Leonard Marie attended.
Twelve members of the Rebekah club met at Mrs Clive Gray’s northeast of town home. Guest Mrs Don Brown attended and Mrs Myral Smith was welcomed as a new member. A flower committee of Mrs Harold Brock Mrs Clegvee Horsey and Mrs Paul Deimerly was named. Members worked on hospital scrapbooks. Next meeting with Mrs Floyd Marston. Mrs Wayne Marston assisted.
A historical note reports that chemical weed killers started being experimented with around 1895. It highlights early attempts to use chemical methods for weed control.
A historical note warns that haying season is one of the most dangerous times on farms due to accidents and risks. It stresses caution for workers and families involved in hay harvesting and handling.
On a typical winter day about six million people in the United States are temporarily or permanently disabled due to illness affecting daily life and work.
Ruth Morris reports on Mary Allen Crawford’s transfer from Los Angeles to New Orleans with her brother Bill Crawford. Martha McGinnis recently visited in San Francisco. locals from Lynn Denver and Clarene Richards hosted guests. J F Trotter and Bill Brown traveled to Canada.
The note mentions staying for a few weeks in hopes that cooler weather will help his hay fever.
Harmony club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. George Laure as hostess to 18 members. Roll call recalled a summer vacation experience. President Mrs. Ment Koehler led the business meeting. A club fair program displayed vegetables and flowers. Guessing games followed under Mrs. Manford Wilcox and Mrs. Ralph Kleese. Mrs. Bill Crayne served refreshments using county fair program appointments.
A note on processing mixtures for salads or soups to sterilize the most persistent vegetable. The pack must be treated for the time required to ensure full sterilization.
Chinese rockets used 1000 to 2000 years B C and employed explosive compositions close to gunpowder. The passage notes early experimentation with incendiary projectiles influencing later military technology.
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