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THE JEWISH NEWS

May 1, 1942

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What you wear is pretty largely a matter of which

way the wind blows. Whether it's warm or cool,

sunshiny or stormy; whether the world's at peace

or war; whether the Government is conserving, or

Uncle Sam is spending; whether we're happy or

whether we're not ... on all these factors does the

fashion vane turn. So that almost daily, there is

e change in the weather, and a change in style.

W.P.B. Ws wonderful!

Right now, the Fashion
Vane looks toward Washing-
ton from where government-
al edicts, otherwise known as
the W. P. B. regulations
emanate. Although actually
these new rulings will not
affect the clothes you wear
until next Fall, it is well to
keep them in mind even on
your summer purchases,
since you will doubtless be
treasuring many of them for
the duration. As a matter of
fact, the a War Production
Board studied the current
fashions, and those coming
up for Fall very carefully
before planning the new
rules. Consequently there is
little, if any, change in the
general silhouette. The tend-
ency before W. P. B., was for
thc.... slimmer line, anyhow. So
we were not surprised when
we found so many of the
new Summer playclothes,
suits and frocks coming
within the regulations. The
new shorter jacket, 26 inches
to be exact, is much more
becoming to the majority of
us anyhow; since 90 per cent
of the average American
Women are 5'3" or less. And,
considering our proportions,
patch pockets necessarily
should be taboo; since they
add bulk and width. The
same principle applies to
sleeves. We're all a little
weary of balloon and leg-o-
mutton lines. In fact, they've
been on the way out for a
season or two. Hence the
new slender sleeve is re-
freshing, becoming, too. As
to the narrow skirts; think
how much taller they'll make
you look. And their reed-
like slimness has graceful,
flattering lines.

More Low Abiding Clothes

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What's gone is gone, so the
wise woman will forget
about silk and nylon. They
now belong to the past, and
they now belong t the gov-
ernment. You'll forget about
virgin wool, too. After all,
it takes a lot of wool to cloth
an army of three million
men. In fact, it takes ten
times as much to cover the
army as it does to cover the
same number of civilians.
Besides all that, there are so
many new weaves, so many
novel fabrics; and so many
old favorites, like alpaca and
cotton. And there are so
many new colors that are
lighter and therefore more
stimulating, in a war-torn
world, that our Fashion
Vane forecasts their presence
for the duration.

Fabric, the Talking Point

Another important feature,
and one to be expected is
this one. Since there will
bc, no more jacket costumes

sold as units, you will be
wearing more separate
dresses. Their simpler lines
(mentioned above) and their
absence of unnecessary trim-
ming, mean the fashion spot-
light will be focused on the
fabric itself, plus its color'.
drape and pattern. This is
indeed an advantage. Pat-
terns and designs will be
created in correct proportion
to the new silhouette. So
the danger of a giant-bloom-
ing flower on a halfsize miss
will doubtless be completely
obliviated. In fact a general
trend toward smaller design
in simple two-color combina-
tions for stripes, checks and
plaids is sensed. Not only is
this important in relation to
the woman wearing the cos-
tume, but to the lines of the
outfit, too. For example, the
large plaids heretofore used
in wide-pleated, bias-cut
skirts will not be adaptable
for narrow skirts. Therefore,
in this case, the W. P. B.
rule is not a restriction, but
a benefit.

Emphasis on Quality

In the past, many merchants
have concentrated on giving
the customer a "lot for her
money," by way of an all-
around pleated skirt, plus a
short coat, plus a turban.
Now, thanks to Uncle Sam,
you will have a one-piece
dress, to make you look tall-
er; made of a more elegant
fabric, to make you look
more distinguished, along
handsomer lines, to make
you look more lovely.

As you can see, fashion is
really born out of the deep
needs of all of us to look our
best, despite any and all
handicaps. Through all the
disasters and wars of world
history, fashion has persisted.
It has the ability to live be-
cause it has the ability to
adapt itself to changing con-
ditions.

Women's Clubs

Mitzvahs

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Dishell
of 1867 Monica Ave., announce COUNCIL JUNIORS
National Council of Jewish
the Bar Mitzvah of their son,
Donald, on Saturday, May 2, at Juniors is engaged in winding up
The last meeting of the seas
its
campaign to meet the national of the League of Jewish
Congregation Briar Moshe Re-
ception at home Sunday, May 3. Port and Dock Quota this month. men's Organizations will be h
The main social event of the Tuesday, May 19, at 2 p. m.
No cards.
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season, which will this year re- the Shaarey Zedek.
place
Jr. Council's annual spring
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Aron-
Miss' Setta Robinson, progr
son of 2254 Chicago Blvd., an- formal dance, will be held at the chairman, has arranged for
Helfman's
Summer
Home
on
nounce the Bar Mitzvah of ,their
presentation of a play, "Ne
son, Herbert, on Saturday,' May Lake St. Clair, as an all-day out- Too Old," under the directi
9, at Congregation Shaarey Ze- ing.
of Mrs. Theodore Kelter, enac
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dek. Reception at home on Sat-
by Mesdames Harry Becker, H
urday, May 9, 8 to 11 p.m. No DEXTER PIONEER WOMEN
ry Cohen, James Wineman
cards.
The Dexter Group of the Herbert Metz. Refreshments w
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Pooneer Woman's organization be served.
Mrs. Louis James Rosen
Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Men- will have a bridge-luncheon
delshon announce the Bar Mitz- Wednesday at Congregation Brai President, extends an invita
vah of their son, Richard Gene, David, Elmhurst at 14th. at 12:30 to all women who are mem
on Saturday, May 2, at the Adas
. of organizations affiliated wi
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Yeshurum Synagogue on Tyler
the League to attend this me
Ave., west of Linwood. At iliome BETH YEHUDAH LADIES
ing.
Saturday evening, from 7 o 10,
The Ladies of Yeshiva Beth unveiling, at Eli Rosenblum P
at 3251 Fullerton Ave.
.
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, Yehudah are planning for their Flint, of an honor roll placq
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sidlow of 15th annual banquet to be held honoring 64 Jewish boys in t
2500 Glynn Court announce the Sunday evening, May 17, at 6:30 service.
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Bar Mitzvah of their son, Frank- P. M•, at Yeshiva building, Dex-
ter and Cortland. A feature of
lin, on Saturday, May 2, at the the program will be the unveil- KOROSTISHEVER AID
Rabbi Leon Fram will addr
Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Re- ing of the bronze memorial tablet the Mother and Daughter b
ception
at
home
on
Saturday,
donated
by
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Sam
quet
of the Korostishever Aid
May 2, 8 to 11 p.m. No cards.
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Osnos. Proceeds of the banquet ciety's Ladies' Auxiliary at
will go towards the maintenance Belcrest Hotel . on May 12. M
Mr. and Mrs. Zangwill Burn- of the ladies' share in the new Ben Friedman and Mrs. J. Ber
stine of 3325 Calvert Ave., an- building. The public is invited- are in charge of arrangements.
nounce the Bar Mitzvah of their David Cohen will be toastmaster
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son, Murray, on Saturday, May
9, at Congregation Bnai David. and Irving Schlussel chairm an. BESSIE SHORR CLUB
Reception at home on Satur- Reservations can be made by I
Mrs. B. Remenick, president
mail or by calling To. 5-1171.
day, May 9, 8 to 11 p. m.
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'Bessie. Shorr Family Club,
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Inounces a card party to be giv.
- Mr. and Mrs. Maurice H. Levin LADIES' JWV AUXILIARY
Iat the home of Mrs. B. Rose
of 19475 Steel Ave., announce
The Detroit Ladies' Auxiliary 12286 Atkinson, on Wednesday
the Bar Mitzvah of their son, ' No. 135, Jewish War Veterans of ;7:30 p. m. Proceeds will go f
Harold Louis, on Saturday, May the U. S., will entertain soldierslRussian War Relief.
9, at Congregation Beth Schmuel, ; at Fort Custer, Sunday, May 3,
1736 Blaine Ave. On Sunday eve- in the USO building, Battle RELIEF ART AUCTION
ning, May 10, they will entertain Creek. An American flag and
at a buffet supper at 1925 Long- j"Cornerstones of American Lib-
The United American .A' is
fellow Ave.
erty" will be presented by second art auction will be giv
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Americanism Chairman Lillian for the benefit of Allied W
Mrs. Ruth Singer of 4328 Grand Fink. Anyone wishing to send , Relief on Friday, May 8, at
Ave., announces the Bar Mitzvah greetings to boys at the camp p. m. at the Scarab Club, 2
of her son, Stewart, on May 9 may call the president, May Gins- ;East Farnsworth. Prominent Je
at 10 a. m. at Rose Sitting Cohen ; burg, TO. 5-0234, or Henrietta i ish artists who are contributi
branch of the United Hebrew Niman, TO. 5-4958. Commander !their work are: Harry Glassgol
Schools, 13226 Lawton. Reception ;Benjamin E. Cowen and corn- !Rosa Rush, Henry Bernstie
at home Sunday evening, May 10. ,rades will accompany the group. Bernice Rovin and Marvin Bee
No cards. An Auxiliary group attended the ibohn.

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Defense of Ford
Is Read on Radio

Discussing Henry Ford and his
relation to the Jewish people,
over his broadcast last Saturday
night, Hyman Altman, who con-
ducts the Jewish hours on Sta-
tion WJLB Saturday nights and
Sundays at noon, read from doc-
umentary evidence to show that
malicious atatempts have been
made to descredit Mr. Ford un-
justly.
Mr. Altman quoted from letters
by I. A. Capizzi, Ford attorney,
and said:
"I believe that the proof of the
pudding is in the eating. Not only
did Mr. Ford disclaim his rela-
tion with 'The International Jew'
in 1928, but his action often
spoke louder than words. There
was never any discrimination in
Mr. Ford's factory either against
Jewish laborers or mechanics.
There is no hatred or malice in
Mr. Ford's heart against any .mi-
nority group."

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Inspirations for W.P.B.
Yardage

For those of you who are
inclined to try your hand
with the needle, you'll be in-
terested in knowing some of
the periods that inspired the
slim silhouette in ages past.
For example, there's the
Phrygian era, or the lady in
the slim, narrow robe. Or
any Chinese epoch, for the
maiden in the mandarin or
kimono. Then, there was the
period of the Directoire,
when all the women wore
gowns after those of the Em-
press Josephine. And, we
could go on and name hun-
dreds of others from the
Greek and Empire epochs,
whose political times in-
spired the fashions that are
now making history for the
United States today.

LEAGUE OF JEWISH
WOMEN'S SOCIETIES
GIVE PLAY MAY 19

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