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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1941
Page
7
An article from Our Own Magazine Page 3 notes that strict medical tests reveal a draftee's health as poorer than in 1917 18. It contrasts tests with social advice on picnics and barbecues, offering humorous guidance to hosts and wives navigating invitations in wartime life.
An essay on why picnics and barbecues persist despite adult males' preferences, noting the appeal of outdoor meals with civilized comforts and the risks of pests. It suggests discretion in guest selection and hints that picnics suit youth more than mature adults, and that many dine outdoors as a daily habit on porches or terraces.
The piece advises applying brown or black mascara from roots to tips, blotting excess with a tissue, and adding deep blue mascara to the tips for depth. It notes oily skin during summer, suggests blotting with a puff, using powder over cream, and choosing complexion powder or liquid makeup for a chic, versatile fall coiffure. It touches on conservative makeup trends and quick fashionable transformations.
John Giovanco known as Johnny Gee, a 4 foot midget, works inside Hollow PBY 5 Catalina wings at Brewster Aircraft Newark New Jersey. He buffers and tightens rivets and is credited with aiding the crew that sighted the German Bismarck.
Recommend removing rust with steel wool then drying thoroughly. Lightly oil with mineral oil to prevent further corrosion and keep the iron surface seasoned and protected.
Article offers cosmetic fixes for common flaws. It covers dry lips, scant eyelashes, hair dullness, flaky leg skin, prominent veins, and wearing glasses with tips on creams, makeup, brushing, rinses, and hairstyling to enhance appearance.
A simple kitchen bulletin board in linen matches your color scheme. Post a new recipe to try, reminders for the children, a humorous cartoon, or a scrap of poetry to memorize as you go about duties. Water the fruit then let stand five minutes to peel cleanly.
Meat is broiled at low heat to save time for busy housewives. Broiling is quick and best with tender cuts such as chops steaks ham slices and ground meats.
A vintage kitchen guide describes broiling at a moderate oven with three inch heat distance. It covers sirloin with mushroom sauce, lamb breast chops stuffed with ground lamb, ham slices with fruit pairings, and timing details for each item.
A new dressy undergarment combines a supportive uplift bra with a halter collar and vestee. The piece, worn with a dress or suit or separately with shorts or slacks, comes in white rayon sharkskin in sizes 32 to 38 and offers Peter Pan or convertible collar options.
Station wagon chauffeurs and travelers prize a large duck cloth bag great for hunting or fishing trips as it can carry riding boats or a saddle.
A new barrel skirt movement blends with the return of peasant fullness. The design features inch-wide all around pleats that billow over the hips and hang loose below. The broomstick skirt also arrives in wool with strong color contrasts alongside two color dress themes for fall.
Dr Claud North Chrisman notes why more men are rejected today for military service, citing wartime draft differences and medical advances. He references Metropolitan Life Company data and explains tuberculosis diagnosis via skin tests and X rays reducing active cases before drafting. He also shares a mother's tale of sending a son away to foster self reliance and better behavior.
Instruction notes that rust in ovens is commonly prevented by keeping the door ajar for about thirty minutes after baking ends. This practice helps cool the interior gradually and reduce moisture buildup that promotes rust.
The article notes dental defects and heart disease as marked rejection causes with rheumatic fever as a common heart issue among young draftees. It argues the high rejection rate reflects the effort to exclude nearly all but almost perfect men rather than true unfitness for long life.
Men like sensible gifts such as golf or tennis balls, a creel for fishermen, a carton of cigarettes, or a good book. Choose based on his tastes and hobbies. inexpensive options are plenty and useful.
Outdoor cooks or enthusiasts will appreciate a new grill that cooks four franks at once. It operates only when the sausages are placed on the grill, featuring an automatic switch for simplicity.
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