Mary Jane McCaffree: Mamie Eisenhower’s trusted aide
Mary Jane McCaffree, social secretary to Mrs. Eisenhower, played a pivotal role during the 1952 heart attack crisis. She supervised about 11,000 well wishers letters and handled mansion operations for the Geneva summit, earning respect in Washington and in Denver. She is married to Floyd E. McCaffree, director of research for the Republican committee.
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New Lightweights Star In All Spring Collections
New York fashion notes highlight featherweight woolens dominating spring lines. Designers favor light wool for dresses suits and coats with dress and jacket pairings including straightlined sheath looks in pale shades. The piece mentions Anthony lotta and British wool with tucked yoke and white collar details.
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Silver Hair as a Work Asset in Mature Women
An article by Alicin Hart argues gray hair can enhance a working woman’s image. It advises simple grooming, avoids frizz, and favors natural styles. Tips include regular brushing, a home permanent for gray or white hair, and light pink makeup to complement peach or pale complexions.
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New furniture blends elegance and practicality for spring
At the Chicago International Home Furnishings Market, designers favor conservative, refined styles for wide spring distribution. Midpriced pieces rival pricier options, with straight lines, Scandinavian influence, and profiles from French provincial to Far East. Wood tones, tight weaves, and subdued color palettes dominate, while modular and low-profile designs emphasize function and durability.
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Whiling Away The Shut-In Hours During Mumps Confines
A mother shares ten practical, family friendly crafts to entertain hospitalized and homebound children. She suggests steaming windows with soap powder, soap painting, clothespin-doll families, tin can telephones, and creating play spaces from cardboard cartons. Activities aim to curb crankiness and boredom while using simple household materials.
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