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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1937
Page
6
Dr. Chrisman argues the city faces high toll and crowding in TB care. A Hospital Survey shows 17 000 tubercular patients enter city hospitals yearly and about one quarter die, with 83 percent in advanced stages before admission.
Authorities note TB hospitals should run under 90 percent of beds, yet the past decade shows an average census of 102 percent and peak overcrowding up to 140 percent. In New York City, the MAR of hospital capacity reaches 119 percent, with consumptives kept in isolation by sanitary code. Many TB outpatients remain active at home, contributing to spread.
The text notes severe hospital congestion yet praises uniform competence of care from superintendent to intern. It cites 5,000 annual tuberculosis deaths in New York, with disproportionately high rates among Black and Puerto Rican communities, and assigns the financial burden to business, banking, and housing sectors.
In social norms, a girl should not break an appointment for another with a man present. Among girls such conduct is often accepted. Also discussed is bridal shower etiquette with alternatives like a book shower or gifts. humorous or practical gifts may be chosen by guests.
This profile portrays U.S. Ambassador William E. Dodd as a challenging post in 1930s Germany. A Chicago history professor turned diplomat, he faced Nazi hostility and hostile German press while maintaining dignity. Dodd is modest, nonwealthy, and travels third class with his family, living simply in a cottage in North Carolina.
This guide explains nightly hand and arm care using mild soap, gentle scrubs, and rich creams. It covers washing, nail care, glove use, and a step by step massage routine to improve circulation, flexibility, and softness. The program ends with finishing cream for a velvety look.
Housewives submit recipe requests for evening desserts and fried dumplings with fruit while sharing or exchanging dishes with readers. The column invites readers to send in recipes to be printed, featuring a list of dishes and detailed instructions including fried dumplings, gelatin eggs, steamed desserts, and a custard flavored dessert.
A reader asks about rounding a hollow chest and potential underlying issues. The recommended drill starts on hands and knees with a flat back, then alternates extending one leg while bending elbows and lowering the chest to touch the floor, repeating six to twelve times.
A Paris fashion note describes a new Molyneux black wool bolero costume with a wide velvet ribbon girdle tied at the left front. The dress buttons at the back under the bolero and features a black velvet band collar. A gray flannel suit follows the season with pressed gores and a riding length jacket.
Fashion notes describe spring hats as pretty and provocative with large flowers veiled brims and bold crowns. Hats sit on the head with anchorage while outfits range from tailored to saucy sailor caps and pill boxes. Color trends span tropical pinks blues greens yellows and pastels with makeup shifts to match. Coiffures vary from ringlets to sleek lines as embroidery and white garments appear in evening wear.
Reports from Paris collections indicate a trend toward ultra short, fitted jackets and an equal mix of flared and slim straight skirts. Two piece frock style suits are widely featured with a preference for black gray or navy this year.
Mrs Charlotte Ormond Williams of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs names ten wives for a Roll of Honor. Among them is Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt, whose husband supports her income much of which goes to charity.
Frances Perkins leads an honor roll of influential women including Mrs. Ogden L. Reid Mrs. Hortense Odlum Dominici Mary Dillon Ruth Bryan Owen Amelia Earhart and Mary Simkhovich. The federation champions women in public affairs business and professions arguing working wives are not detrimental to families.
A columnist argues the first decade of marriage is hardest due to financial strain and intemperance. It notes that liquor costs strain family funds, prompts wives to return to work, and that a wage earning wife can be beneficial for the wife herself despite moral concerns.
A mother reflects on siblings and family harmony. Differences among daughters of fourteen and fifteen can be healthy, fostering individuality and character. Respect, loyalty, and fair parenting help children adjust and communicate within the home.
The guide suggests choosing a single color scheme when limited to one set of accessories. It recommends navy gray or beige suits and a red ensemble with navy accents, plus a monotone dress under the same coat, noting navy accessories pair with all.
A home keeper suggests balancing soft foods with hard rolls and celery for texture. The efficient cook washes most utensils during prep to ease later dishwashing. Jams and jellies should be stored in a cool dry clean pantry away from dust and mold.
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