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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1957
Page
1
The 1957 All-Iowa fair announces 91 premium classes in the women's department with contests in crochet and cotton bag sewing. Eastern Iowa preliminaries lead to national finals with $10,000 in crochet prizes and trips to New York and Bermuda for top winners.
Ninety mothers and daughters competed Tuesday in the annual Elmcrest Golf and Country Club mother daughter tournament. Winners in the five to eight year old class were Kathy Curley and Mrs. Charles G. Curley with Nancy Rowand and Mrs. Gordon W. Rowand as runners up. In the nine to 12 year old bracket Diane Nichols and Mrs. J. Nev in Nichols won and Carol Redmond and Mrs. William Redmond placed second. The 13 year old and up division saw Sue McLaughlin and Mrs. Howard McLaughlin as trophy winners with Priscilla Wahl and Mrs. H. H. Wahl of Victor and Patty Jo Mallon and Mrs. A. J. Mallon tying for second. Special prizes went to Ann Schrader daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Schrader in the five to eight class Sally Troxell daughter of Dr and Mrs Millard Troxell in nine to 12 and Hilda Ruston daughter of Mr and Mrs B E Ruston 13 and up. A luncheon followed with 124 in attendance.
Officers were installed Tuesday by American Legion Auxiliary to Hanford Post No. 5 at the Coliseum. New officers include President Mrs. Charles Bonham and Vice President Mrs. D F Mullanix with a slate of board members and numerous committee chairs led by Mrs. Bonham. Installation conducted by Mrs. Schluntz with Mrs. Pisarik as sergeant at arms.
The Fourscore club plans a summer dance this Saturday at the VFW building. Bud Bremmer's orchestra will perform from 8 30 p.m. to 12 30 a.m. Dance chairman is Mrs. Winston F. Williams, assisted by Mesdames Gordon W. March S. M. Morrison Rolf W. Wollan and Elvin H. Kramer.
Two clubs hosted women’s golf days with 45 participants. In the Cedar Rapids Country Club blind bogey event three players tied for top. prizes went to Mrs. Les Edmonds Mrs. Donald Barnes and Mrs. A P West. The Women’s Western Golf Association pin for 18 hole play went to Mrs. Philip Shive. Special winners included Mrs. Sutherland Cook and Mrs. Fred Glanville. Indian Creek prizes went to Mrs. John Galway Mrs. Frank Anderson and Mrs. Hugh Leffingwell of Marion. special prizes awarded to Mrs. A J Cameron and Miss Marcia Hahn. Hostesses were Mrs. Richard Rankin Mrs. E J Whisler and Mrs. Ben Douglas.
Mrs Harry S Johnson of 1546 Fourth Avenue SE returned Monday after a weeklong vacation at Clear Lake.
Busy gal wardrobe pattern offers blouse shorts and side button skirt. Includes printed directions and yardage for size 16. Price 35 cents pattern, add 5 cents for first class mailing. Send to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Cedar Rapids Gazette New York.
New York fashion writer tests Christian Dior uplift panty girdle that promises to slim the back while lifting the rear. Created for American dimensions, the device features two satin inserts and a back shape like an oversized bra. Test shows comfort but no Monroe silhouette.
Mr and Mrs J D Cunningham and their children Kimberly and Ricky of Detroit departed Saturday after a ten day visit with Mr Cunningham s parents the J S Cunningham s at 1608 Wildwood drive NE.
Richard John Feiereisen Jr son of Mr and Mrs Richard J Feiereisen 1301 Second Street SE was honored Tuesday at a party for his third birthday Guests included Mrs John Feier eisen Judith Richard and Geri Kimbrough Mary Jane Tosh Linda Murphy Pamela and Carl Landergott Dana Nelson and Anata Cynthia and Diana Feier eisen Also included is a recipe note advising mashed potatoes with grated cheddar cheese baked in a pie plate with butter or margarine and reheated under heat for lunch with broiled tomatoes and spinach
The London premiere of Around The World In 80 Days drew 1700 star guests and a massive charity fundraiser as Mike Todd hosted a champagne fueled all night party at Battersea amusement park. Elizabeth Taylor and U S Ambassador Whitney attended as the Todds celebrated into dawn despite rain and a media frenzy.
Delightful pattern offering a 9 inch dolly and matching clothes for daily wear. Includes a doll transfer and multiple outfits with simple instructions for young sewers. Send pattern number 557 with name and address plus 5 cents first class mailing to Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Center.
Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco began a two month vacation at Chalet Saanéhus near Gastaad. Their daughter Princess Caroline arrived here last week with her nurses, joining the royal party for the Swiss break.
Mrs S G Blencoe and Mrs John Stamy won Cedar Rapids Duplicate Bridge club play at Downing Box Company on Tuesday. Scorers from first to sixth include Blencoe Stamy Gorman Kenna and A H Hallgren. Rers Jack Rhatigan and Mrs Blencoe Stamy head to Minneapolis Aquatennial bridge tour.
New York fashion expert Milliner Sally Victor says fall will revive the little bitty hat to sit at the side of the head. Hair will be shown again and most hats will be small with a few glamor pieces. Victor favors a stylish cap for her own look.
Miss Joan Harrison of Hollywood urges career women to preserve femininity while rising in film. She recalls starting as a London typist, working with Alfred Hitchcock, co credit for Rebecca, and later becoming a TV producer. She notes women struggle with money bargaining and male distrust.
The article profiles a renowned milliner known for fat hats in crepe and velvet, with delicate draped crepes and tiny profile bonnets. She favors fur for dramatic chapeaus, listing raccoon berets, ocelot turbans, mink bonnets, and a white broadtail bonnet edged in black lace as standout pieces.
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