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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1940
Page
4
Dr. Claud North Chrismans endorses aluminum cooking vessels as generally safe. He notes cases of stomach issues linked to aluminum but cites allergy-like reactions that improve with avoidance, and praises graniteware glass and porcelain options for sanitary, practical use.
The author praises traditional crockery and Boston bean pots for long cooking while noting new chromium steel ware as lightweight and heat retaining. The cook also defends the iron skillet for frying, underscoring preferences across kitchen tools.
A reading on proper table manners and social expectations covers fork usage in meals and soup handling, courtesy at weekend visits, giving small hostess gifts, and polite ways to assist others with word recall without causing irritation or confusion. It emphasizes measured food portions and gentle support over pressure.
Betty Brewer a 13 year old from Joplin Missouri and the Dust Bowl family rises from begging on Hollywood streets to star of Ranger of Fortune. She is described as a born actress with a clear eye for business and a knack for dramatic crying on cue.
These gloves feature pale neutral sueded leather with a deep scalloped cuff trimmed in gold thread. An unusual cut at the thumb adds a distinctive touch to the design.
Teenage girls should watch their midriffs and stay slender to remain feminine. Pretty Pat Ryah demonstrates two favorite exercises including a rocking chair variation to trim the waist and hips and keep weight down.
Teen actress Pat Ryan advocates simple at home routines for girls and homemakers to watch their weight during cooler months. She demonstrates sit up variants and a rocking horse style move to strengthen core and improve posture while stressing sensible diet and regular activity.
Quick tips for muffins and cooking. Add peanut butter to muffins for nutty flavor. Prevent oil splatter with flour or salt. Dip knives in boiling water to cut cheese. Avoid rag rug edges curling by starching. Save pickle liquid to flavor meat sandwiches. Ensure light cords stay untwisted.
A kitchen guide suggests serving fish with lemon slices or hot olives. It lists salmon croquettes with pineapple and cheese sauce, baked fish with pineapple cups, and carrot or beet cups. A weekly menu covers daily meals and desserts, ending with egg-stain care tips for table linen.
Advice suggests applying mascara to both upper and lower lashes with brown to avoid a harsh look. Brush lower lashes toward the tips to prevent smudging and tint upper lashes by brushing downward then upward. Lightly tint eyebrows with brown mascara or use a brown eyebrow pencil with short feather strokes and extend brows with fine hair-like shading. Experiment with soft blue violet or gray violet shadow for a subtle contrast.
New York designers showcased American dresses with slim lines and slashed cuts, bouffant and gray daywear paired with brown. The collection featured sausage fur muffs, fur pill boxes, tiny hats, jet accents, mandarin coats, a red theater suit, white tulle gown with feathered bodice, and black lace with flesh chiffon across about 300 models.
A social growth piece argues against one friend for a child. It contrasts Ruth and Marjorie, showing Ruth gains activity and friends while Marjorie suffers loneliness and jealousy. Parents should host gatherings to broaden social circles and teach kids to mingle with diverse peers.
The article reviews state rules on marriage license waiting periods from six to 24 hours to 30 days, noting Rhode Island six days and Delaware 24 hours. It lists states with five and three day waits, Maryland two days, and states with resident/non-resident provisions, plus 18 states with pre-marital health tests enacted since 1939 1940.
A recent Social Security Board study states that children as a group constitute the no heedy segment of the population, highlighting their perceived status in the overall demographic.
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