The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-08-20

rank is Lieutenant-C Commander, which
director of sailorettes will hold.
What is Il "ZOOt Suit? We've seen
loot pants-Of time peg top trousers
with short narrow uncutfed legs which
promise to be the latest thing in
WOmen's SlackS. They are smart on Il
slim person who has Il flair for the
unusual, but will someone describe the
foot Suit we read so much about
these days???
GLAMOR
BE ecOnomical--reline your own coai.
if needed. Carefully rip out present
lining, rip all the seams and press to
remove wrinkles. Use as Il pattern for
new lining and as you rip make notes
on how it was put in and follow this
pattern.
Lots Of young Army and Navy wives
are wearing smart suits made from the
civvieS their spouSes left behind them.
The fabrics are luscious and make
stunning costumes. Try your hand at
it, you might net yourself not only q
nice fall outfit, but Il bond or stamps
on what you save
Anne Cabot of the NEA pattern serv-
ice has worked out such Il system of
converting" suits, and has made Il
pattern just for the occasion. Sketches
of steps in the making are included. 1t
is pattern No. S25l, with instructions
for ripping, cutting and sewing it to
fit your size, 50 that even an amateur
will find it fun to try. The trousers,
turned upside down, make the skirt,
ample walking room. The jacket needs
just a few simple alterations-you re-
tain the lapels and the buttons and
button holes. So get out the needle and
thread and go to work on that suit
that was left behind
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1t is said you can get a good bare
leg tan and save on hose by soaking
your legs in good strong infusion of
black tea.
In Chicago recently the pretty pupils
at II school for models wore painted slo-
gans on their bare legs as Il new patri-
otic style note. Such slogans as Save
Tires" and Keep En- Flying" were
noted.
An interesting novelty garment grip
per consists Of two rOughened strips of
rubber which when pinned inside the
waist band of skirts or slacks keeps
shirts from crawling out.
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HaphaZard spending on clothing is
an insult to the men i'm khaki and blue
Your dollars invested in War Bonds
will move tanks and float ships.
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WOMEN
If the sirens wall and bombs whistle
down, youngsters in the United States
will hunt for Il red, white and blue
"N" sticker on Il nearby friendly home
This is the home of Il block mother
The National Council of Parent
Teachers have already distributed 49,,
600 such signs. PTA groups believe this
will make for orderly care of children
who would otherwise have no super
vision during 4 dangerous enemy at
tack, and working parents will feel
easier if they know block mother
has taken their Offspring into an OCU
| approved shelter during surprise
raid.
The shelters are mostly suggested IN
Il dry, warm basement behind black out
curtains and equipped with toys and
games. There will be rations, ii shovel
and bucket of sand, If needed
Among the 2S,5OO P'TA groups there
has been "enthuSiaStic reception" of
The open house plan which is in 60,
operation with the OCD.
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Mrs. Donald Nelson, wife of the Wal
Production boss is strictly Il home
body. She loves to talk about her dog
has Il hobby of collecting Toby jars
Minerva glass, luster pitchers and old
dolls. She prefers life i'm her home on
Lake Michigan, % miles from Chicago
To the hectic social life of Washington
She loves to keep house and cook anC
even papers some of her rooms herself
DIR. Mildred McAfee, Lietenant- Com
mander of the WAVES (Women Ap
| pointed for V oluntary Emergency
Service) has had Il long experience il
the education of girls. She has riser
from grade teacher in Chicag,
schools to President of Wellesley Col
lege. She graduated from Nassar ant
received her MA. from the University
of Chicago. She has had successful
career in handling women and con
| tidence and poise that many Navy
officers might envy.
| She has youthful appearance, slen
der, tousSled short -bObbed hair an(
sparkling humorous eyes, although
she wears no makeup or lipStick. Sh,
| loves to golf and dance.
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