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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1941
Page
4
Defense-minded guide by Dr. Helen S. Mitchell urges nutrition as part of a home front effort. It notes low death rates in early 1941, the role of dietitians, and calls for combating malnutrition in families and communities.
Scalded peeled tomatoes are prepared for Old-Fashioned Ripe Tomato Preserves to accompany meats and fish. Miss Wilson's column presents the tomato recipe along with tangy pickles and relishes for winter eating.
The piece highlights iron as essential to nutrition and claims New Orleans Molasses is a rich, affordable iron source. Three tablespoons purportedly meet a third of daily iron needs and it can replace sugar in meals. It also mentions molasses as a tasty drink when mixed with milk.
Betty Cordon 18 year old subdeb weighs 100 pounds and stands five feet four inches tall named Glamour Girl of 1941 by the Stork Club deb party. She downplays glamour while planning two coming out events in Raleigh and New York City with Brenda Frazier cited as a past example.
When buying fresh shrimp for cocktails plan on four to five per person. Always remove the dark vein along the back with a sharp knife for clean presentation.
About half of U S milk production each year is processed into dairy products like butter cheese and ice cream. This reflects the major role of dairy processing in American agriculture and industry.
Fashions for girls highlight one piece dresses that resemble two pieces. A bracelet length sweater blouse in naet spun rayon with red, black, green and yellow stripes pairs with a black wool jersey full skirt for a coordinated outfit.
Traditional pickling tips describe using fresh cider vinegar and top quality fruits and vegetables. Recipes include English chutney and green tomato pickle with detailed steps, plus old fashioned ripe tomato preserves. Emphasizes even sizing, proper heat control, and sterilized jars for storage.
The text lists menu items such as beef loaf with sides and desserts, followed by detailed instructions for tomato based preserves. It includes steps for boiling, skimming, adding pectin, and canning with paraffin, then provides a spiced tomato relish recipe with vegetables, spices, sugar, vinegar, and sealing methods.
Tomatoes filled with seasoned hamburger and baked thirty minutes in a moderate oven yield a substantial main dish. Quick to prepare and budget friendly, suitable for luncheon supper or dinner.
New fashion notes highlight trimmings returning to favor with braid and beading. Ribbons return after years, velvet appears in applique bands and on fabrics, lace gains prominence, and two material dress contrasts show metallic lace with plain fabric. Embroideries trend Chinese in style and lacquer red or jade colors. Deep shoulder yokes and decolletage reemerge, with pockets valued for ornament. Bright linings and bold color contrasts boost black outfits.
A reader named Lois seeks help for lifeless dull skin with dry patches and blackheads. Advice covers weekly facials with cream, gentle cleansing, masks, and diet changes plus avoiding picking pimples to prevent scars.
Practical health column details exercises to shape arms shoulders and back, with routines for posture, toning, and reducing arm fat. Includes side-rolls for back fat, posture walking with a book on the head, wall pushups and arm stretches, plus neck and throat toning tips.
An article by Marian Mays Martin discusses how women have proven their value in demanding roles, the continuing gender pay gap, and the evolving expectations of marriage and career. It advises parents of shy children to foster social experience and friendships rather than forcing conversation, stressing patient, inclusive guidance.
The article applauds women in federal posts from Nellie Tayloe Ross at the Mint to Blair Bannister as Assistant Treasurer noting a majority of Treasury staff are women. It argues women prove capable of high responsibility and broaden the scope of the modern world while acknowledging opposition and public scrutiny.
Mrs Chas R notes evening calls depend on local custom with larger cities deeming them in poor taste though small towns practice them. B L E advises brides host attendants with luncheon or tea. L Y recommends small white place cards written by hand. P W T cautions not to reveal personal illness when asked how you are, treating it as a formal greeting and replying politely.
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