Nixon eclipses New York fashion previews with presidential visit
In New York Nixon, president elect, draws the crowd away from couture previews at the New York Couture Group show. Reporters and fashion watchers flood the hall as Nixon's potential stop overshadows the new spring designs. Designers forecast a do it yourself look with modular pieces. Eve Stillman presents eyelet lounge wear and a coordinating ensemble.
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New York Couture Group
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Pierre Hotel
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Schrader Organization
Urban Renewal Topic For League Meetings In Marion
Urban Renewal is the week’s topic for Marion League of Women Voters meetings at Cedar Rapids Bishop’s Lindale Plaza. The schedule lists hosts and chairs for Monday through Thursday while fashion notes highlight designers and sizes. Park Avenue rats prompt health officials to investigate tunnels under Penn Central and urge railroad search.
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58Th
Woters
59Th
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Julie Nixon
Brookland Drive
Nancy Jane Lane
Gary Long
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Penn Central Railroad
Ghetto
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West Side Club Howell movement winners named
Duplicate Bridge at Welty Way Sunday produced first place for Miss Elizabeth Splinter and Joe Verbick and second for Mrs L I Busby and Mrs Howard Green. A game is scheduled for Thursday at 7 20.
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Welty-Way
Elizabeth Splinter
Joe Verbick
L. i. Busby
Howard Green
Bathing House Plants for a Fresher Look
Dust soot and ash settle on house plant leaves and dull their appearance. A soap and water bath helps restore vigor. cover pot soil with waxed paper and wash each leaf with a sudsy sponge, then rinse gently to avoid bruising.
ABWA Criabwa Group Dinner Speaker Demonstration
Criabwa Chapter of the American Business Women's Association will meet at Knotty Pine restaurant on Wednesday at 6 30. Mrs Iola Aossey will speak and demonstrate natural cosmetics.
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Siamese Twin Sisters Daisy and Violet Hilton Die at 60
Daisy and Violet Hilton, famed Siamese twins born in England and raised in the United States, were found dead at their suburban home in Charlotte after years of modest work weighing produce and running a snack bar. Police investigated possible Hong Kong flu complications, with an autopsy ordered. They rose to fame on vaudeville and film, earning substantial sums in the 1950s before retiring from public appearances.
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Sandra Svestka Becomes Bride at St Ludmila’s
Sandra Kay Svestka wed Roger Dale Walters in a 5 pm ceremony at St. Ludmilas Catholic Church. The bride wore a satin gown with Chantilly lace and a chapel train, and carried roses. Attendants included Mrs. Larry Svestka and Debbie Wilson in turquoise velvet. Reception for 100 at St. Ludmila’s school followed. couple to live on Eleventh Street SW.
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Roger Dale Walters
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Leotard A. Svestka
Hamilton Street
Larry Svestka
Debbie Wilson
Charles Walters
William Yates
Palo
Michael J Lensing
Protivin
Bruce Walters
James Knapp
Angie Svestka
St. Ludmilas School
Geneseo
Ill
Joan Marie Smith
Dennis Joseph Faltis
Silvis
George Herbach
St. Malachy’s Catholic Church
Geneseo Country Club
Hugo Smith
Pearance
William Fallis
Charlotte Drive-In
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Ann van de
Debutante Beryl Slocum Weighs Marriage to Powell Kin
New York socialite Beryl Slocum says she and Adam Clayton Powell III are considering marriage but have not decided. Powell, a 22 year old radio reporter and son of the Harlem preacher, has given no comment. Slocum descends from prominent New York families and historic colonial lines, but her parents reportedly oppose the match.
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Newport
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Ison
Hazel Scott
Powell
Slocum
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Miss Slocum
Manhattan
West Side
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Reed Hires Stranded Performers for Grocery Run
After claiming to be stranded after the show, they are recruited by Reed to work at his grocery store. The unusual employment arrangement places the performers in a new, unexpected role.
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Spray Containers Present Dangers
Urbana safety official warns that pressurized spray containers for paint insecticides and oils can blind or seriously injure children. Oil based sprays cause respiratory issues and can spark a flash fire near flames. Keep containers inaccessible store them safely and treat the sprayer as a gun to avoid accidents.
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JO. L. Hogsett
University of Ilinois
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