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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1938
Page
9
Dr. Claud North Chrisman discusses how excessive menu planning for husbands can strain women. He argues men often prefer hearty, flavorful food over dainty sandwiches and crust trimming, urging practical meals that satisfy real appetites.
The author argues men dislike gooey sauces and slow service, preferring meals served whole and promptly. He notes nervous digestion and the demand for simple vegetables without heavy dressings, praising natural flavors and minimal masking. Desserts should be crisp on top and avoid soggy fillings.
Mrs L M asks if christening invitations must be engraved. Answer: no need for engraving. plain white cards acceptable. Suggested wording for printed or handwritten invites: Mr and Mrs Joseph Gordon request the pleasure of your company at the christening of their son on Tuesday June Seventh at three o'clock 140 Jefferson Street.
Mrs. Marie K Brown of Chicago spearheads a modern National Grandmothers Club formed at the Kansas City Women's Clubs convention. President-elect Saidie Orr Dunbar of Portland leads a push to honor grandmotherhood with a designated day and support for grandchildren, research into diseases, better media and school facilities.
Day's column advises girls to enjoy outdoor summer fashion while protecting skin. It promotes suntan creams and liquids to prevent sunburn and even tanning, antiseptic lip protection, and makeup adjustments for sun exposed skin, with tips on moisturizers for dry or oily environments and non sports days.
A softly tailored batiste blouse with fine all over tucking and a row of tiny pearl buttons leads a summer suit. For sportswear, a classic shirt in fine English broadcloth features a modest neckline and a practical pocket.
The article advises daytime makeup with light cream rose tones and evening options with bolder rose hues plus blue red lips, finished with a cool setting technique. It shifts to garden-friendly summer salads featuring tomato ring salad and a salad sandwich plate, plus tips on fresh market produce and outdoor luncheon setups.
New York style observers report a slender simple skirt with soft bodice lines and new sleeve cuts, featuring raised-shoulder sleeves by Schiaparelli. Embroideries, appliques, and bugle beads mark day and evening wear, with single highlight looks via jewelry. Revival of chiffon and lace dinner gowns anticipated for mass fashion. Hats mirror clothing with Alix draped effects and pleated fabrics for summer.
A family dynamic piece discusses gender roles in wage earning and control, warning that a wife who earns may alter home balance. Allan, eight, narrates a car ride while a fatigued mother realizes her own rut and the need for change. Summer strain suggests child exchanges or camps to ease parent child tension.
The piece describes fashion items such as high front pumps and suede stepins with ribbons perforations and buckles. It shifts to a social essay urging women to avoid depending on husbands, praising self-respect and urging men to become self-reliant instead of relying on wives income.
A brief guide notes the sink height for an average person and offers quick tips for easy fruit preparation. It emphasizes simple steps to taste and serve without fuss, with a focus on practical, compact kitchen actions.
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