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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1958
Page
7
A column notes small comforts lift a woman feeling down reveals simple pleasures that brighten mood. From a new hat and hairdo to decluttering, compliments, self improvement plans, painting a piece of furniture, invitations, and hearing others troubles.
Lane Lelons pattern features two main parts with facings and easy sewing. The summer dress promises flattering slim lines and accurate construction with printed directions on each part. Sizes 10 to 18 offered. size 16 requires three yards of fabric. Send 50 cents for pattern plus postage to Anne Adams at The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Anamosa marriage report notes Joyce Ann Gray daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell H Gray and Peter F Westphal son of Mr and Mrs Clare F Westphal exchanged vows at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Ceremony featured Chantilly lace gown with sequin pearl bodice and lavender orchid bouquet. Reception for 300 followed in the church basement.
The passage describes hanging jersey blouses upside down on skirt hangers to avoid shoulder bulges and ensure off the shoulder blouses stay on hangers. It references Sta and WHITE fame in a fashion context.
Mr and Mrs Tony Nassif hosted Sheikh Hadi Al Asil Al Samarmad of Iraq at a midnight buffet Friday. Guests included John Shadas A N Farah and George Abotieely.
Joseph C. O Donnell, a self taught chemist, started his plastic auto body filler business with his wife’s electric beater. Now employing four workers, the firm did a million dollars in sales last year and is expanding with a new plant, becoming the largest supplier in the United States and Canada.
Easy to sew and embroider patterns for boy and girl suits with ruffled option. Includes Embroidery transfer and pattern pieces sizes 1 2 3 4. Send 35 cents for first class mailing to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needle Craft Dept New York address.
Shirley Ann Fox daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Fox wed James Arthur Layton son of the Leon Laytons of West Union in a Toian church ceremony officiated by Rev G W Ukene. Attendants included Janet Duckett flower girl and Thane Fox best man with a reception for 150 guests. The bride wore lace and tulle with a fingertip veil and carried a pink and white bouquet. The groom, a former Iowa State College student in the Air Force, received congratulations.
The Ellis Park Women's Golf Association begins its season on Wednesday at Ellis Park. A morning coffee gathering is planned from 8 to 9.
Mrs. Merle Casteel hosted a party for her daughter Karen Casteel on her sixteenth birthday. A luncheon at Nick’s followed by a 6:30 movie and a 10 p.m. ball at the Moose Country Home will crowning the new queen Tuesday in Oelwein. William Reedy won a $25 U.S. Savings Bond. awards will be given at the Town Association annual meeting in Des Moines in May.
Mr and Mrs W H Montgomery of 250 Johnson Ave NW and Mr and Mrs M C Southwick of H137 Stanb Court NE returned Thursday from a two week trip to Biloxi and other Mississippi points.
New York designer Tina Leser debuts beach fashions for summer including tablecloth bathing suits with matching shirts. The standout “curtain” suit uses blue satin with an embroidered nylon organdy overlay, offering risqué sheerness and dramatic flair along with vibrant pink and purple stitched designs and an elastic leopard print ensemble.
Two Cedar Rapids beauticians were elected to Iowa offices in the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists convention in Des Moines. Peg Gaudian of Heaute Salon was named vice president and Marge Hahn was elected secretary. Other officers include Vaughn Keeler Ottumwa president, Dorothy Curtis Ma City vice president, and Vera Barnhart Ottumwa who won a $50 U S savings bond.
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