Best Dressed Women 1953 Led by Mrs Paley Saar y
Barbara Cushing Paley, New York society figure and wife of a broadcasting official, named the best dressed woman of 1953 by the New York Dress Institute. The Duchess of Windsor fell to tenth, with Princess Margaret Rose also among top contenders. 12 entries were chosen due to two ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
New York
Barbara Cushing Paley
Duchess of Windsor
Margaret Rose
Paley
Winston Guest
Byron Foy
The
New York Journal-American
Oveta Culp Hobby
Houston
Washington
Eisenhower Cabiet
Ford II
Detroit
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Mary Martin
Dress Institute
Paris
Mamie Eisenhower
Queen Fredericka
Greece
Queen Elizabeth
England
U. S
Italy
Clare Boothe Luce
New York Dress Institute
William Paley
Palm Beach, Fla
Inset
Mrs Yeomans Visits Cedar Rapids Residents
Mrs C M Yeomans of Pelham New York a former Cedar Rapids resident arrived Saturday for a 10 day visit. She stays with Mr and Mrs Holbrook Morrison at 1721 Third Avenue SE and Dr and Mrs Earl Eaton at 2123 Greenwood Drive SE. A coffee for 14 guests was given in the Eaton home in her honor. Mr Yeomans will join his wife this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Yeomans
Pelham
N.Y
Cedar Rapids
Couple Vacationing Along Florida Keys Visited Chicago
Mr and Mrs E J Lee of Cedar Rapids spend several weeks traveling in Miami Sarasota and Key West Florida They plan to see their niece and her husband the N F Moores in Chicago before returning home at week s end
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Lee
Country Club Parkway SE
Miami
Sarasota
Key West
Fla
N. F. Moores
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Delehoys Return After Midwest Visit
Mr and Mrs Lloyd L Delehoy and son Ronnie return to their Muncie Indiana home after visiting Mrs Delehoys parents Mr and Mrs L J Ford at 136 Thirty eighth street Northeast and her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Kenneth B Smith at 1907 First avenue Southwest over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd L. Delehoy
Ronnie
Muncie
Ind
Ends of shoelaces sealed with shellac to prevent fray
A tip advises dipping shoe lace ends in fresh shellac and letting them dry to stop fraying.
Kaloke Kate 6 OZ Roast Beef Lunch Entry
A meal item lists 6 oz roast beef with 1/2 cup parsnips 1 cup onions mixed greens and a tangerine tea with lemon totaling 575 calories.
Lutzelmans Return From Fremont Neb Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs Robert W Lutzelman and their children Dick and Cathy 2009 Blake Boulevard SE returned Sunday evening from Fremont Nebraska where they spent the weekend with Robert Lutzelmans mother Mrs J R Lutzelman and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Lutzelman
Cathy
Blake Boulevard
Fremont
Neb
Mr. Lutzelman
J. R. Lutzelman
Board of Managers to Meet at Home on Tuesday
The Chil dren's Home board of managers will convene for the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday at 9 a.m. The annual board meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Home Board
Board of Managers of the Children's Home
Mary Lou Hilton Engaged to Robert Modracek
Mrs. Doris W. Hilton announces the engagement of Mary Lou Hilton to Robert C. Modracek. Miss Hilton works for Doolittle and Company while Modracek attends the University of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Hilton
Robert Modracek
Doris W. Hilton
Ninth Street
Mary Lou
Robert C. Modracek
J. C
Seventh Street
Miss Hilton
Doolittle and Company
University of Iowa
Loepps Plan Caribbean Cruise From Seattle Address
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Loepp of 1912 Fourth avenue SE depart Sunday for New Orleans to begin a Caribbean cruise. They will spend additional time in the South after the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Loepp
Fourth Avenue SE
New Orleans
Caribbean
South
Opal MacKenzie Leaves for Chicago After Holiday Visit
Mrs. Opal MacKenzie departed Saturday to return to her Chicago home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Threlkeld at 2408 Fourth Avenue SE during the holidays.
Reid Family Hosts Soldier Guests Over New Year
Pvt Richard Reid returned from a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Reid and sister Shirley Reid at 2416 B avenue NE in Cedar Rapids. Pvt Corey Smock of Earlville in the marines was a dinner guest before heading to San Diego. New Year’s Eve guests at the Reid home included Pvt Smock and Darrell Coleman of Toddville, a navy seaman first class bound for San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Reid
Fort Leonard Wood
Kenneth W. Reid
Shirley Reid
B Avenue NE
Corey Smock
Earlville
Marines
San Diego
Calif
Reid
Pvt
Smock
Darrell Coleman
Toddville
Navy
San Francisco
Cedar Rapids Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Meet Monday
Cedar Rapids alumnae chapter of Alpha Xi Delta will meet Monday at 7 45 p m at the home of Mrs Richard Taylor 420 Thirty fourth street SE. Mrs Harold Duffy will be in charge of refreshments assisted by Miss Frances Halpin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Alpha Xi Delta
Richard Taylor
Thirtyfourth Street
Harold Duffy
Frances Halpin
Mrs Weeks Visits Mrs Harrison From Greybull Wy
Mrs Rose Weeks of Greybull Wyoming is staying with Mrs W L Harrison at 324 Nas sau street SE for an extended visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Harrison
Nassau Street
Rose Weeks
Greybull, Wyo
Emily Morrison Returns to Chicago After Holiday Visit
Miss Emily Morrison departed Saturday to return to Chicago after spending holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs M H Morrison at 1819 Second Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Morrison
M. H. Morrison
Second Avenue SE
Chicago
Kohl Couple Leaves City for California Winter
Mr and Mrs Lawrence E Kohl of 2518 Avenue NE departed Monday for California to spend the rest of the winter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence E. Kohl
Avenue NE
California
Schneider Family Homecoming From California Holiday Visit
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Schneider and daughter Susan of 2331 B avenue NE returned home Saturday after visiting their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Phillip B. White in Castro Valley California. They also visited relatives in Sacramento and Diamond Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Schneider
Susan
B Avenue
Phillip B. White
Castro Valley
Calif
California
Schneiders
Sacramento
Diamond Springs
Rumors Charm New York Style World For Spring 1954
Fashion editors and designers warn of new silhouettes and fabrics as Fashion Press Week approaches in New York. Expect mid calf hems, unmarked waists, Empire looks, shoulder focus, varied sleeve styles, and bold color shifts toward off whites and autumn tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Seventh Avenue
United State
Paris
Dior
Constance Koffron Weds Michael O'Neil in Minnesota
Mr and Mrs Marvin J Koffron announce the marriage of their daughter Constance Agnes Frances Koffron to Michael Patrick Francis O'Neil of New Rochelle NY. The wedding occurred Wednesday in Canton Minnesota and the couple reside at 1117 Fifteenth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin J. Koffron
D Avenue NE
Constance Agnes Frances Koffron
Michael Patrick Francis O’neil
New Rochelle
N. Y
Canton
Minn
Fifteenth Avenue
Engagement of Darlene Sisco and John Rion Announced
The engagement of Darlene Sisco to John Rion is announced by the bride elects parents Mr and Mrs Harley O Sisco of 2213 Pine Avenue SE Springville. No wedding date has been set. The text then shifts to a thoughtful parenting brief about handling a son's fear of change and the dangers of material competition among siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Sisco
John Rion
Paul T. Rion
Springville
Harley O. Sisco
Pine Avenue
Boy Who Wants What Brother Got Is Seeking Love
A Christmas tale shows Marvin resenting his twin Harry’s gifts. Mrs. Brown battles pink sweaters and duplicated chemical sets while Marvin seeks equal love and attention. The piece argues Marvin is driven by fear not selfishness, needing reassurance from his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Harry
Mrs. Brown
Tadsty Tricks by Inez Cooke at a party ham
Inez Cooke shares a party ham trick using watermelon rind pickle slices and crisp rounds of green cucumber pickle instead of the usual cherries and pineapple. The idea adds a bright tang and color to the dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Cooke
Half Size Casual Pattern for Slimmer Figures
advertisement for Anne Adams pattern 4570 promoting a half size casual sewing pattern in cotton rayon gabardine or shantung. lists sizes 14 15 16 18 20 22 24 with yardage for size 16 and postage details to Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept Chicago Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette
P.O
Chicago
Ill
Sharon Mathews Becomes a Bride
Mr and Mrs Robert E Matthews announce the marriage of their daughter Sharon Dee to Leland L Meikle son of Mr and Mrs Harold L Meikle of Chero ee The wedding occurred Thursday in Iowa City Attendants were Mr and Mrs Gerald L Cook Mr Meikle in the air force expects to leave soon for Korea His wife will remain in Cedar Rapids where she is employed by Iowa National Mutual Insurance Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Matthews
Mr. Vernon Road SE
Sharon Dee
Leland L. Meikle
Code Harold L. Meikle
Cheroee
Iowa City
Gerald L. Cook
Meikle
Air Force
Korea
Cedar Rapids
Iowa National Mutual Insurance Company
Miss Spangler Returns to Colorado University
Miss Patricia Spangler leaves to return to the University of Colorado at Boulder where she is a freshman. She had been spending holidays with her parents, Mr and Mrs James N Spangler of 204 Crescent Street SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Spangler
James N. Spangler
Crescent Street
University of Colorado At Boulder
Promotions announced by the Killian Company
The Killian Company announces multiple executive changes. Elsa Knox becomes buyer of junior coats suits and dresses, Roberta Carlson remains buyer of women's misses and junior sportswear, Artruda Hayes is promoted to buyers for aprons uniforms house dresses and robe and Negligee, replacing Mary Zaspal who retires. Roy E Hauser rises to buyer of men's clothing and hats, replacing ill health resignation of R R Jasper. Leila Davis becomes assistant buyer of handbags and small leather goods working with Cora Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killian Company
Elsa Knox
Roberta Carlson
Artruda Hayes
Mary Zaspal
Roy E. Hauser
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Mon
Features Or Women Society
Mrs. Paley
Saar Y
Mme
Louis Arpels
van Cleef and Arpels
Princess Margaret Rose
Great Britain
Henry
Boy Sauna Wieder
Needlecraft Dept
P. O
Morrisons
Eatons
E. J. Lees
Florida
Leather Shop
Ave
Lloyd L
Delehoys
Kaloke Kate
Robert Lutzelmans
A. C. Loepps
Threlkelds
Kenneth W. Reids
Mrs. Harrison
Wyoming
Lawrence E. Kohls
Armstrong
Iowa Floor Covering Co
William Schneiders
Phyllis Battelle
Oleg Cassini
Constance Koffron
MR. O’neil
Kenwood Transfer Warehouse Furniture Store
Second St. SE
Davis Cleaners
First &T
Third Ave
First Ave
Sixteenth Ave
Eleventh Ave
Marion
Mt Vernon
Read
Eis
Mother
Muriel Lawrence
Lawrence
Sharon Mathews
Mrs. Leland Meikle
Ladies’ Home Journal
Nome
Journal
Curtis Magazine
Miss Spangler
Colorado University
Smart New
United Wallpaper
Barney’s
1St Avenue
DIAL
Oman
Mea
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