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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1939
Page
7
Pt Wool often with velvet shines at Paris openings while health museum exhibits draw crowds in New York. The piece notes that fevered fair attractions may become permanent institutions as readers are reminded of enduring exhibitions.
The American Museum of Health Incorporated debuts at the New York Fair with exhibits on anatomy and physiology the Life Insurance Companies funded. Surgeon General Parran praises its enduring value while Cancer detection and Work of the Blind programs highlight early diagnosis and employment for the blind.
The exhibit uses marionettes to show medicine’s struggle against superstition from witchcraft to voodoo. Attendance nears 2,000,000 before the fair’s end, with daily turnout above a third of paid admissions. City leaders including Mayor La Guardia pledge support for future expanded displays.
The guide answers etiquette questions. It notes not to carry unfinished cocktails to the table after dinner, suggests a light dry Bordeaux or Chablis with fish, and states that no more than three glasses should be set per person. It outlines proper soup etiquette and the correct manner to pass celery olives and relishes.
New York reports from Paris openings feature wool daytime wear often trimmed with velvet. Duvetyn dresses and embroidered jackets rise in evening wear, with metal threads and beads for richness. Day dresses favor longer sleeves and bracelet lengths, while yokes and full back skirt detailing shape the season. Cooks note squash fries crisp when sliced thin and fried.
A short home hints piece urges using summer squash and tomatoes to diversify meals. It notes the vegetables are plentiful and can be featured in unusual, inventive ways to brighten the table for the season.
Cooking guide lists summer squash baked tomatoes scalloped tomatoes and multiple vegetable preparations. Saute vegetables in hot fat with parsley garnish indicate crisp tender results. Tomato stuffing with onion bacon corn and tapioca shown. bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes for brown crisp tops.
A historical questionnaire by Monty Macleay asks ten questions to gauge how weight and body shape relate to well being. If five or more answers are yes, a reduction in weight is advised with simple at home steps like stairs, walking, lighter meals, and self discipline. even small hourly actions can help maintain slimness.
Split round crackers in halves and spread the inside with butter. Arrange butter side up and bake on a sheet until golden. Soak egg stains in cold water before washing to avoid setting. After washing gas range top burners, dry them by turning upside down in a heated oven.
A social column notes a husband worn down by his wife’s constant theatrics and need for center stage. It weighs male impatience with garrulous partners and urges periodic respite to prevent a life sentence of drama. The piece reflects on relationships and entertainment values with a sharp, tongue in cheek tone.
A reader asks about a neighbor wife who stirs trouble among couples. The advice urges avoiding intervention unless personal peace is at risk and suggests not acting as a self-appointed savior.
Jane Herbert Goward argues against sweeping judgments that today’s children are bolder or that past generations were shy. Variation exists in temperament across eras, and all children possess some inferiority complex. Encouragement helps the extremely shy child express himself by prompting conversation and participation.
The feature advises girls with irregular features to skip intricate curls or top set waves. Opt for a simple coiffure with flowing lines, loose rolls, and a natural shine. Keep hair off the forehead, avoid bright rinses, and reveal ears only if shaped well and the style isn’t too severe.
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