24 Jul 1958
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1958
Page
1
New York writer Ruth Millett notes that remarks like you look wonderful or love your hair are often not genuine compliments. She argues such statements mask social pressure and judgment about appearance, work, and roles within families and marriages.
Lilly Mythra Fallah an 18 year old Iranian girl from Reza Fallah family has been summoned from an English finishing school in England to Tehran. She may wed the Shah possibly in October and fly to Paris next week to select a trousseau. The tale has spurred speculation about her becoming Iran's next queen after Soraya's divorce.
Mr and Mrs Ralph A Pratt announce a Thursday bridal dinner honoring son Russell Pratt and his fiancee Miss Barbara Pealer daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Pealer 508 Ninth St SW Fifteen guests will attend The couple will be married Friday at 730 in St James Methodist Church
Mr and Mrs Guy Sturtz of Baltimore and Mr and Mrs Clarence Sturtz of Waterloo left Thursday after a two day visit with the John Wenners at 700 Fifth St SE.
London designers push dramatic decolletage and high waists for autumn. The Sky High collection from John Cavanagh leads the trend with bold silhouettes. Queen's dressmaker Norman Hartnell joins the parade, drawing on Commonwealth naming for new creations.
Fragmentary OCR hints at fashion and quirky labels like Canterbury Lamb and Mint Co Wallaby and Bombay. Mentions skirts above the knee, suggesting a discussion of style or attire. Localized gossip or court briefing tone implied, no clear narrative.
Announcement of a secret marriage on March 7 between Miss Mary Kidder and Richard H. Dougherty. Mary is the daughter of Mrs. Ora Kidder of 1312 Tenth St NW. Richard is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Dougherty of 1211 Fourth 1st SW. They wed at St. Paul Lutheran chapel in Iowa City. The couple reside at 417 Third Ave SW and Richard is employed by Universal Engineering Corporation.
Mrs. Fred J. Hollands hosted a gadget shower Wednesday morning for Miss Ann Farwell daughter of the Jack S Farwells. Co hostess was Mrs. E F Stepanek with 20 guests. Mrs. Donald G Neill and her daughter Colleen of Grosse Pointe Mich were out of town guests. Miss Farwell will marry Aug 9 Jerome Kopecky son of Mr and Mrs Jerome H Kopecky of Milwaukee.
Mrs. Harry Heitland guest medalist on front 9 and Mrs. J P Galway guest medalist on back 9 at Ellis Park women's golf invitational. One hundred fifty golfers participated with multiple special prizes and low totals across sections.
D. McKee, Richard Spacek and Kenneth Marsh participated with Mrs. Charles Hough chairing the day.
Mrs J F Loeck of Independence was named as chaplain at the Iowa Legion Auxiliary convention in Des Moines. Eastern Iowa units received awards including Americanism Marion unit, class C plaque. Membership Toddville unit. tiny tot contest Wellsburg winner 57.69 percent. Poppy corsage Wellsburg. publicity certificates to Marion Clarence Tama and Blairstown units.
Mrs Edwin Carstens of Alburnett will present her piano students in a recital Friday at 7 30 pm at Hillbrunner s recital parlors. Participating students include Patricia Peterson Charlotte Day Kathy Flitsch Suzanne Smoker Dawn Lisa Johnson Jackie Tosh Janet Steven Vosatka Niki Spangler Patricia Wilson Susan Rogness and Joyce Sandra Feiereisen.
Eurlyne Howell, 18, of Bossier City and Centenary College, Shreveport, was selected Miss United States in the Miss Universe contest at Long Beach. She defeated four blondes in a field that included runners up Miss Florida Marcia Validus and Miss Alabama Judith Carlson, among others. the pageant ends Friday night.
In Long Beach AP reports the Miss Universe beauties reveal routines from Japan Paraguay West Indies Mexico Poland. Tomako Moritake uses rice polishings in a facial wash while Graciela Scorza jokes she uses nothing Elvira Leticia Risser urges fruits and vegetables and avoiding fat Alicja Bobrowska notes Polish women wash with soap and water and work hard.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Guy of Burlington departed Thursday following a two day visit with John J. The brief call featured hospitality and family greetings.
The Conrad family at 26 Blake Terrace SE Kendal will host their guests, the Guys' daughter, for a two week visit beginning next week.
Mr and Mrs G E Wadington and their children Nancy and Clair of 2300 Fourth Ave SE returned Tuesday from a three week trip to Fair Hills Resort Minnesota.
Multiple engagements and weddings are announced across Iowa towns including Cedar Rapids Greeley Volga Postville. Cedar Rapids bride Cedar Rapids daughter of Edward Mack and Mrs. Fred Mack married Raymond Fifield of Toddville. couple to live with bride’s father. Greeley date Sept. 9 for Janette Smock’s wedding to Louis Tuecke. Volga announces engagement of Janice Kunzman to Gene Stence with Aug. 16 wedding at St. Michael’s. Cedar Rapids Miss Carol Ann Ramos wed Jerold Wright in home ceremony. Postville Diane Douglass wed Kenneth Moore. couple to live in Fayetteville North Carolina. Also cleaning tips note moth control in dark corners and under couches.
A reader praises simple decorating tricks that cost as little as ten dollars and shows how to rejuvenate furniture and brighten halls. The issue highlights affordable wall floor and entrance ideas, plus recipes for peach desserts and tips for meals on the go for outdoor eating and travel picnics.
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