Radio stars and gowns mark 1950s showbiz mix in Pittsburgh area
MEZGERHARD PRE, a Sharon, Pennsylvania radio engineer turned singer, tops Your Hit Parade substitute for Sinatra and wins the Arthur Godfrey Talent Scout award. Elizabeth Taylor’s gown draws copycat chatter as Claudette Colbert’s look in The Secret Fury inspires fashion notes. Stan Freeman headlines Carnegie Hall while jazz and TV work ripple through Hollywood and radio.
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Arthur Godfrey
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Claudette Colbert
RKO
Hattie Carnegie
Stan Freeman
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Joey Adams
McDowell
Wardrobe Tips For Women By Ertta Haley TV Fashion
Practical wardrobe guidance for women emphasizing flexible, coordinated outfits. Includes advice on limited and extended wardrobes, choosing versatile pieces like two-piece dresses and coats, and selecting bathing suits and dresses suited to individual body types and occasions. Mentions nylon suits, wool options, and sun bathing compatibility.
Devotional heading Exodus 33 Refined
A devotional note links Exodus chapters to daily reflection, inviting contemplation on personal guidance and divine presence. It centers on scripture about Moses seeking God’s glory and presence, urging quiet prayer and trust in God’s leading during uncertain times.
Vacation fashion and biblical reflections collide in old issue
The article blends dress guidance for summer wear with reflections on Moses. It discusses fabrics from cottons to silk organza, accessories, and vacation play clothes. It shifts to a sermon on Moses and the Ten Commandments, tying religious truth to modern life.
Sewing Circle Patterns Surt Able for Year-Round Wear
Surt Able for Year-Round Wear offers a two-piece frock in smart style. Pattern No. asm. 2 comes in sizes 34 to 42 with a spring and summer wardrobe focus. Includes decorating tips and a free pattern printed inside the book priced at 25 cents.
French oven toast from enriched bread leftovers
Dip left over enriched bread slices in milk sugar and egg with almond extract. Place on a greased sheet and brown in a hot oven to crisp both sides. Serve with honey butter or maple syrup.
Family French Toast and Pie Flavor Tips
The family suggestion for French toast is to use a spiced batter with cinnamon, fried like regular French toast and served with hot maple. For fruit pies add almond extract for cherry peach or apricot flavors and lemon juice to brighten a flat pie.
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