Lady lawmakers dislike Dior look in 84th Congress
Washington UP reports women in the 84th Congress show little enthusiasm for Dior long line silhouettes. Only Ruth Thompson praises the designer. most lawmakers prefer semi-tailored, practical attire. Hats gain some favor among a few, with Iris Blitch and Leonor Sullivan noting specific preferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte G. Moulton
Washington
Paris
Christian
Dior
Martha
W. Griffiths
Detroit
Mich
Margaret Chase Smith
R-Me
Iris Blitch
Homerville
Q.K
United Press
New Congress
Elizabeth Kee
Bluefield
W. Va
Europe
Edith Green
New Democratic
Portland
Ore
Leonor Sullivan
St. Louis
Marguerite 8. Church
Evans
Dutch Housewives Federation Grows With 30000 Members
The Federation of Netherland Islands Housewives in Amsterdam reports 30,000 members across about 1200 chapters. It aims to raise the status of housewives, assist with household tasks, represent family interests, and foster solidarity. A service institute tests appliances and may mark approved items with a hallmark for future sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Netherlandslands
Fed
Ileal
M. Goodhart
Federation
United States
Holland
America
Housewives Association
Institute
Area Artists May Enter Houston Show at Museum of Fine Arts
Artists within fifty miles of Houston are invited to submit works for the Annual Houston Artist Show at the Museum of Fine Arts from March 25 to 27. Awards total 1125 with major prizes including 300 for the Museum of Fine Arts Purchase prize and 200 for the Contemporary Arts Association Purchase prize. Additional awards from local organizations include 100 from the Art League of Houston and 100 from Hughes Tool Company, plus 100 in art materials from James Bute Company. A 25 Popularity prize honors the most votes from museum visitors. Entry deadline is February 4 for delivered works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Museum of Fine Arts
Lee Malone
Baytown
Museum of Fine Arts of Houston
Contemporary Arts Association
Art League of Houston
Hughes Tool Company
James Bute Company
Lillie T. Breaker
Frances Skinner
Christine Streetman
Suniland Furniture Company
Contemporary Art Association
Adalene Welborn
Princess Margaret’s Caribbean wardrobe plans revealed
London reports Princess Margaret will wear a color rich Caribbean wardrobe for the February March visit featuring pink rose and green tones. She favors small hats and wide brimmed coolie straws while selecting cottons and light wool coats for warm climates. Hair changes aim for easier care, a shorter style to appear taller, with diadems and tiaras kept in mind for official functions.
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London
Princess Margaret
Caribbean
Queen Elizabeth
Margaret
Commonwealth
Long
Women's club sets 1955 meeting dates and venues
Mrs L E Dudley of Abilene announces a 1955 schedule for the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs. Regional conference at Fort Worth February 16 with federation department chairmen. district conventions span March to April across Brownsville Monahans McKinney Nacogdoches Vernon College Station Snyder Eastland and more. The 68th annual Texas convention will be in Galveston May 24 and the General Federation of Women's Clubs meets May 23-27 in Philadelphia with an international session planned in Geneva.
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L. E. Dudley
Abilene
Texas Federation’ of Women’s Clubs
South Central States
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Texas
Fort Worthy
Gentral
Federation
General Federation
Theodore
Theodore §. Chapman, General Federation
Mars
Marion T. Weatherford
Arlington
Oregon
Harry W. Schaal
Erie
Pennsylvania
Gilbert F. Loebs
Waterville
Maine
Norbert J. Klein
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Brownsville
Monahans
McKinney
Iufkin
Vernon
College Station
Snyder
Eastland
Galveston
Dudley
A. Ty.Carleton
Houston
H.B. Gillette
Ruth H. Horrigan
Austin
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Switzerland
Philadelphia
Geneva
Ing
Navy Recognizes Woman Sculptor for Ship Commission
Elizabeth Gordon, a noted portrait sculptor, is commissioned to create a bronze bust of James Forrestal for a newly launched Navy supercarrier named after the late secretary. The New York artist, also known for the Forrestal memorial medal planned for President Eisenhower, works from Manhattan and Connecticut studios. She notes ideas strike during country walks and describes a playful wooden sculpture as her minimal protest against modern art.
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New York
United States
Elizabeth Gordon
James Forrestal
Robert Chandler
Oregano Adds Zest To Heartier Soups
New York cooks turn to oregano to brighten winter soups. Use 10% ounce cream of tomato soup with crumbled oregano leaves or add 44 teaspoon oregano and lemon juice to black bean soup. Garnish with lemon and paprika for a bright finish. CHICAGO UP Scientists at Illinois Institute of Technology improve tortilla flour with Mexican partners. The Armour Research Foundation says the flour eases making tortillas tamales and related dishes and already passes Mexican acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Illinois Institute of Technology
U. S
Armour Research Foundation
Miss Groner Elected To Represent Nurses
Miss Hinda Groaner daughter of Mr and Mrs J Groaner 508 Stimpson has been chosen to represent the Texas state Student Nurses convention in April at Fort Worth She is a student at John Sealey hospital in Galveston and will represent the junior nurses class
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinda Groaner
J. Groaner
Stimpson
Fort Worth
John Sealey Hospital
Galveston
Groner
Nuraes
St Annes Guild Meeting Reports Episcopal Program
St Annes Guild met Tuesday night in the guild room with 21 members present. Hostesses were Mrs C H Stevenson and Mrs R C Halter. Mrs J D Booker presented a program titled Deaconesses In The Episcopal Church. Memorial Baptist Church Faithful Workers class held a social and business meeting with yellow gladioli and blue asters decorating the serving table. Coffer, sandwiches and individual cakes were served to 19 members. Willing Workers class to hold a social meeting at 7 pm Thursday at Mrs Garland McElroy’s home, 704 Morrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anne’s Guild
Trinity Episcopal
C. H. Stevenson
R. C. Halter
Episcopal Church
J. D. Booker
Dan C. Rhodes
Denby
Memorial Baptist Church
Garland McElroy
Morrell
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Goedhardt
Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association
Batown
Woman's Club
Navy
F.H.A
Sears
Texas Ave
Miss Groner
Nurses
St. Anne's Guild
Rhodes
Jay’s
Crosby, Texas
Decker
Td Sans Sa
Nlbes
Imperial Sugar
Ireland
Alma
Frocen Foods
Ashley
Libby's Grange Juice
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