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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1941

Page

7

Parental Worries Over Young Daughters and a Troubled Son

An elderly father writes about two daughters under twenty with many boyfriends and a son enamored with a married woman. He also struggles with a weak wife who shifted bread winning to him and hides worries from her. He asks if parents condone such weekend expeditions with boyfriends.

Liberty and convention in youth friendships over time

The piece argues parental influence and changing social norms shape youth liberty. It notes shifts from strict rules about girls visiting boys homes to broader acceptance of mixed company and group trips, while still restraining solo weekend jaunts. It also discusses a 21 year old son’s autonomy in relationships with a married woman.

Attraction to older women and the don’t habit

A reflective essay notes that many young men are drawn to older or married women and may overstate impact of experiences. It argues parents should treat children as adults, as the don’t habit, begun in early home life, leaves lasting impressions.

Don Nemes Norman

Lillian Hellman Rising as Top American Playwright

Miss Lillian Hellman, famed for The Little Foxes and The Children’s Hour, speaks on fascism, propaganda in theater, and the differences between stage and screen. She notes her craft focuses on character, not ideas, and discusses her Paris farm life and methodical writing process.

Lillian Hellman America Tallulah Bankhead Bette Davis Miss Hellman Pleasantville N. Y Huey Long

Short Cuts for Cooking and Food Prep

Practical tips on preventing salt from clumping in damp weather by mixing cornstarch with salt. Also notes on using starch for easier washing, and faster cake making by adjusting sugar butter and liquids.

Hat with copper bows contrasts satin ribbons and visor

A 1942 description details a hat by Fatrehita featuring natural paillasson, copper satin ribbon bows, and an upturned visor. The design juxtaposes textured straw and glossy ribbons for a stylish accessory.

Fatrehita

Don Your Swim Togs and Try Water Way to Beauty

Learn to swim or improve your strokes to improve posture balance and figure. Begin gradually toward 500 yards, seek lessons from a pro, and master back breast side and crawl strokes for even muscle development and a leaner silhouette.

Reess Cate Professio

Orange Sugar Tarts Cookies From Frugal Recipe Note

Next time the cookie jar is empty fill it with orange sugar tarts a favorite with children. Blend cup butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg beat well then stir in bran. Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Alternate adding to the mixture with orange juice. Stir in orange rind, chill, roll, cut shapes, sprinkle colored sugar, bake at 375 for about 10 minutes yields five dozen cookies.

Chard and Kohlrabi Featured in Weeknight Menus

In markets today the author highlights Swiss chard and kohlrabi as versatile vegetables. Recipes explain preparing chard as two veggies in one with leaves like spinach and white stalks like asparagus or celery, plus a cream of chard soup option. The weekly menus offer varied dishes from Sunday to Friday including veal chops, lamb, cod, and multiple sides, with fruit desserts and coffees.

Judith Wilson

Beauty tips for sensitive skin and sun care

A reader describes facial burning after washing with dry and flushed skin and similar red calves. Advice suggests cold cream for cleansing, bland soapsuds rinse, and a light cold cream layer to prevent burning. For immediate outings, foundation cream before powder plus suntan cream on arms shoulders and legs. A liquid powder on legs can even tone. mottled after washing is due to general sensitivity.

Ld Faithful

Beach Ensemble with White One-Piece and Floral Shorts

A beach ensemble features a white Celanese rayon jersey one piece paired with gay floral printed crepe shorts and a separate skirt. The skirt buttons at the front and is accented by a sash.

Printed Dresses Spark Dancing After Dark Fashions

York dresses for evening dancing feature light backgrounds with fern and flower prints in red, pink, and green. Styles include long slim lines, long sleeves, peasant embroidery, full gored tartan skirts with organza shirts, and two tone color combos with cummerbunds.

York Duchess of Windsor

Iodine Buying Tip Remains Fresh in Small Quantities

It is best to buy iodine in small quantities and keep it fresh. Iodine includes alcohol that evaporates, concentrating the tincture over time.

Vague Promises and Child Trust Shaping Parental Approach

A medical article notes infantile paralysis research shifts to the digestive tract as the infection route. It warns that vague parental promises erode a child's confidence, urging alternatives to avoid trust damage and support healthy development.

Polio Tied to Exercise, Sabin Warns of Paralysis Risk

The article reports Dr Sabin linking strenuous activity to triggering poliomyelitis attacks. He notes heavy exercise can boost circulation and spread germs, potentially converting milder cases to severe paralysis. Some patients recover after temporary limb weakness, suggesting partial spinal cord involvement that later improves.

Aragd Men Sabin

Precautions Advised On Monkey Experiments And Disease

Dr. Sidney Levinson of Chicago warned about monkey experiments where immersion in cold water worsened disease incidence. Precautions urged include avoiding heavy exercise as the disease disables certain muscle groups and recovery varies, with experts noting limited remedies.

Sidney Levinson Chicago

For Your Feet Stay Fresh This Summer With Cooling Gear

The guide suggests investing in cooler clothes to stay comfortable in heat. It notes the idea of adding a personal cooling option for feet at night or during the day to maintain a fresh look and comfort in hot weather.

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