The ’40s – Springtime & Easter
UPDATED, EDITED, REDESIGNED, “NEW AND IMPROVED” [HOPEFULLY] FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT!!
With spring comes new beginnings for Nature and my renewed best wishes for all of my readers and guests. I sincerely hope these cards and advertisements from the 1940’s bring a fond memory or two or just a smile. (For those of you in the southern hemisphere – I hope you enjoy a pleasant autumn and peaceful winter.) Thank you for your continued readership.
Texas Easter bonnets, 1942
1940’s Easter fashion
Smitty’s hometown memories
1940’s seder dinner
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In other areas –
Polish 2nd Corps, Quastina, Palestine, Easter 1942
Sgt. George A. Crist, 1st cook, US 8th AF/96th Bombardment Group, teaches British lads the art of Easter egg decorating.
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EASTER HUMOR –
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Farewell Salutes –
Abelardo Alinaya – Born:Cavite, P.I./Oxnard, CA; US Navy (ret. 20 years), Vietnam, Bronze Star, Silver Star
Thomas Anderson – Matamata, NZ; LAC Air Force # 3021698
John Fuller Jr. – Wasilla, AK…
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Posted on April 5, 2015, in Home Front, Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink. 39 Comments.
Pacific Paratrooper 
Thank you for the goldmine of information that you are sharing …
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My goal is to have these remarkable people remembered, we lose more and more each day.
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What fantastic remembrances!
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The old memories never fail to bring a smile to my face. Thank you for viewing them, Elizabeth.
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I still have sewing patterns that look like the Easter fashion plate.
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That would be nice – could they be adapted to needlepoint design, say – make a pillow or sampler looking like back then? Do you have a post showing them?
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This post was very enjoyable even after Easter! 🙂
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After cute little bunnies, painted eggs and Easter bonnets, it’s a little difficult to climb right back on board with brutal combat – I agree. I think the Eye Witness story was the right choice as well, Tiny.
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Happy Easter. Personally, I’m a little chocolate egged out !
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Hahaha, you have to go easy on that stuff!!
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Very nice! Easter Bonnet! Got me remembering a song I have totally forgotten! I goggled and here it is! Thanks for helping me to remember! Love those pictures and your site looks good.
Happy Easter to you!
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Irving Berlin – Easter Parade Lyrics
In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it,
You’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade.
I’ll be all in clover and when they look you over,
I’ll be the proudest fellow in the Easter parade.
On the avenue, fifth avenue, the photographers will snap us,
And you’ll find that you’re in the rotogravure.
Oh, I could write a sonnet about your Easter bonnet,
And of the girl I’m taking to the Easter parade.
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Oh, I remember that well! It is the only thing I think about when I hear the phrase ‘Easter bonnet” – wasn’t it great?!!
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Yes it sure is!
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I like it! It all looks so familiar.
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Glad you like it, JIm – I had a ball going through all the old photos!!
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Very festive, GP. Thanks for the holiday greetings.
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Thank you, Jacqui – hope the holidays brought joy into your life as well!
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Happy Easter
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Happy Easter, Allan. Hope you and yours enjoyed the day!
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Happy Easter and very best wishes!
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Back atcha, Sue – all the best to you and yours!!
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Happy Easter, Everett. Love the funnies and still laughing..LOL
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Thank you, Kathy, hope you had a fantastic day!
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Thanks, Everett!
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This is a great Easter post. The 1940s memories are all very familiar to me.
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Aren’t they, Lillian! I wanted to put in so many more, but I didn’t want tings to look cluttered. Thanks for stopping in.
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Love all of this! I’d definitely wear those dresses today (except for the shoulder pads)! Have a blessed Easter, GP! 🙂
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Wasn’t that era terrific?! Dina says that England is quite into living as though it is still here!!
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Great post for a joyous day. You provide history, knowledge, honor, and tribute with your blog. Much appreciated!
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Thank you for such a compliment, Sammy! I hope the holidays provide a great deal of joy for you.
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Schöne Ostern für dich lieber Gruß Gislinde
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Danke, Gislinde, I wish the same for you.
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Thanks a lot for your good wishes, and well done Sgt. Crist !
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Thanks for coming, John!
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All very positive and enjoyable. Thank you.
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Thank you for coming today!
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Thanks again. Happy Easter
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Thank you GP. Good wishes reciprocated
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Thank you, Derrick – much appreciated.
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