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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1939
Page
9
A neighbor complains about unannounced guests brought by husbands and the hostess duties. The columnist weighs etiquette on accepting sudden visits and the playful idea of a seasonal Blizzard Shelf to warn hosts in advance.
Joseph M. Cahill of New Brunswick New Jersey retires from the Cotton Exchange in New York City after fifty years of daily train travel totaling 963 989 miles and 30 056 rides. He plans fishing and boating, with a yearly Portland Maine trip, and remains active in telegraph and radio circles.
A Q and A on proper use of calling cards for congratulating new babies and who pays for the bridesmaids dresses. Visiting cards may bear congratulations. No need to send both announcements and invitations to the same guests. The maid of honor bears her dress expense.
Practical grooming and office etiquette guide for women in the workplace. Emphasizes daily hygiene, makeup discipline, deodorant use, regular shampooing, and tidy hair while cautioning against distracting mannerisms that can jeopardize employment. Encourages budgeting time and resources for professional presentation.
In the Middle Ages Chris peoples dedicated natural pearls to reliquaries and religious objects while Crusaders' return and orders popularized pearl jewelry. Goldsmiths learned Moorish secrets shaping many celebrated jewels.
Gold brass buttons appear on a navy sailor jacket at Piquet for evening while a black Vionnet suit continues the gold on black theme inspired by naval uniforms. Plastic and metallized imitations recall quartz in Schiaparelli motifs as Bruyere features passementerie.
A technique to prevent browning uses a half milk half water bath after peeling peaches. The method reportedly keeps the fruit from discoloring during processing and storage.
Question is whether shorts or skirts are smarter for tennis. The answer is both as Alice Marble travels to Wimbledon with six of each and 10 shorts. She praises a knitted tennis blazer suitable for play and postmatch wear, noting its stretch avoids hampering the stroke.
Paris high society orders seascape prints in crepe organza and satin frocks. An afternoon model showcases pink starfish on sea blue. another day dress depicts sea creatures in navy on white. An evening dress features wave and foam patterns.
Betty suggests trimming sides to chin level or thinning, adding a loose wave, and keeping styles simple. A center part suits those with strong features, brows should be shaped with tweezers, and shaving alcohol used for aftercare. Curlers help manage straggly ends. dampen hair to dry while starting the day.
Dr Henry Wireman Cook reports rising deaths from heart arterial diseases now take nearly half of life insurance payouts. He links heredity and emotional strain to high blood pressure and urges precautions for men 45 to 59. He notes many heart symptoms mimic digestive troubles and stresses preventive care.
Stuffed dates make handy munchies for long car trips with youngsters. Wrap the dates in a tin box and fill them with a variety of fillings, peanut butter being a favorite for kids.
Winter diets lacking vitamin C from tomatoes and citrus may lead to spring weariness and irritable disposition. The advisory notes the principal sources and potential mood effects as days lengthen.
A homemaker shares economical cookery ideas to elevate everyday dishes. Suggestions include enriching biscuit dough with maple sugar and ginger, using sour cream in pancakes and soups, making a spicy cranberry relish for meats, breading vegetables and canned meats, and turning leftover vegetables into luncheon dishes with eggs and mushroom soup.
Short Cuts notes sugar for iced tea varies by serving temperature. Do not use abrasives on iron pots. After washing grease lightly with vegetable fat and air dry in a closet. Coconut aroma may be revived by pouring milk over it. Ice tea appeal tips include lemon mint or cherry in ice cubes.
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