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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1939
Page
10
Dr. Claud North Crisman discusses spring housecleaning as a civic habit that improves sanitary conditions and home comfort. He notes the seasonal rush, the impact on men, and the disposal of old items to benefit others, concluding that cleaning makes a home safer and finer.
RS Ruth Bryan Owen Rohde, former U S minister to Denmark and Bryan’s daughter, takes a U S government post at a salary of one dollar a year. She joins the Travel Bureau of the Interior Department and praises U S national parks, praising shelters and scholars serving visitors. Her husband Boerge Rohde plans to become a U S citizen and has lectured on Why I Chose America.
A column discusses smoking during meals noting women smokers as worst offenders and urging use of ashtrays or trays and following the host’s lead. It also defines a canap d oeuvres as small bread rounds toasted or sautéed with meat or anchovy garnishes served with cocktails.
A recent fashion show introduced a bold touch with an exotic model wearing gold rose clips as earrings. One rose perched on the ear tip and the other on the lower lobe, offering a spring tonic for evening gowns.
Mrs Gurnee Munn of New York and Palm Beach wears a gold embroidered white lace evening gown. Leaf design lace edges finish the corsage and full skirt, dress designed by Paquin.
The article extols rosy make-up for older women, advocating rose rouge lipstick and powders for a natural youthful look. It covers hair and skin tones, eye shadow pairings, and suggestions for brunettes turned gray, plus a protective base, application steps, and skin care tips.
New reports discuss the Queen's evolving daytime silhouette and evening gowns. Norman Hartnell notes secrecy around future garments while observers highlight her shift from large fur collars to flat trimmings and jeweled lapel ornaments.
Judith Wilson reports on how innovative lunch ideas can transform the routine meal. Fresh, appetizing options provide energy for schoolchildren and homemakers, moving beyond reheated leftovers to a more nutritious, appealing mid day meal.
A collection of early 20th century luncheon recipes includes hot deviled eggs with creamed pea sauce, cottage pie with mashed potatoes, peach fritters with sauce, and a simple hamburger variant. It offers tips for quick preparation, left over usage, and a fashion note on a bonnet accessory to accompany the meal.
Necklines and headpieces draw attention as U S Ambassador to Belgium's daughter Emlen Davies wears a white lingerie border frock with ribboned beading. Milo Gray showcases a veiled headdress. emerald necklace and moire gown with shoestring straps complete the spring look.
Dry mud stains brush out easily after drying. Oils should be kept cool and away from light. For lamb stews use onions carrots and turnips for flavor. An overcrowded drawer can be opened with a spatula. A cracked dish can be boiled in sweet milk to glue cracks shut.
By Marian Mays Martin this column discusses the dangers and duties of placing a man at the center of a home, warning that such a role carries heavy responsibility and can blur perspective in a marriage.
A reflective piece discusses parent child dynamics, urging adults to tell children what to do rather than ask and risk a quiet refusal. It contrasts a wife dependent on work with a elderly husband, stressing ongoing activity, planned habits, and avoidance of delays in family routines.
The speaker laments male ego as crucial for survival amid loneliness and inferiority feelings. He argues shared work erodes domestic balance and suggests women relinquish high living standards to ease the burden. The piece frames old age as a tragedy when one feels like a burden.
A short exercise routine targets legs and calves for a busy businesswoman. Stand with feet together then jump wide and clap overhead, return to start, repeat ten times. Place hands on hips, lift knees high in alternating bursts, then run in place with minimal feet shift. Rest when warmed up and keep moving to boost fitness.
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