Split sizes and gaucho style through the mail
A reader asks about split shoe sizes and a possible tailor or manufacturer. Marylou notes David Evins offers split sizes at high cost with long delivery. Craddock-Terry Shoe Mfg Co is identified for Miracle Trend footwear. The column offers fashion fixes for gauchos and hosiery, plus a contact for sourcing.
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Marylou
Philadelphia
Alf
Clathe
Kan
David Evins
Miracle Trend
Omaha
Neb
Craddock-Terry Shoe Manufacturing Co
Albert Lankford Drive
Lyddhburg
Mexico to build two luxury resorts to draw US tourists
The Mexican government plans two Acapulco style resorts at Zihuatanejo and Cancun to raise tourist earnings, create jobs, and attract investment. The projects aim to draw upper and middle income Americans with package tours, warm weather, and water sports facilities.
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Mexico
Mexico City
United States
Zihuaanejo
Acapulco
Pacific
Cancun
Caribbean
Yucatan Peninsula
Zihuatanejo
Banco de Mexico
Cleaning Rug Stain Tip From Reader Mrs J K
A reader shares a stain removal method for red wine on a gold nylon rug and dog urine on a white wool rug. The process uses dishwashing detergent, thick suds, towels, corn meal, drying, and vacuuming, reportedly lifting both stains.
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Tolly
J. K
Cedar Rapids students honored by local society
Two Cedar Rapids students received honors at the state university. Sheila Martinven and Don Krauit were cited by the honor society for notable achievements, reflecting academic and civic contributions in the Cedar Rapids area.
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G.R
Cedar
Don Krauit Rapids
Lowa
J. F. Kralls
Lay
Mit
Sheila Martinven
Irvin Martinses
Beibel
Henge
Weaxen
Cedar Rapids Coe
Greek Clubs Initiated Into Sororities and Fraternities
A list of students initiated into Greek life includes Mary Mora with Kappa Delta at the University of Iowa and Delta Zeta, Ana Dred and Debra Phil dipa with Alpha XI Delta, plus Sigma chapter at Ly Korea. Johnson and Rebecca Sue Scheurs with Alpha XI Cells, Delta Chi at the University of I. Mary Walters and Sue Schuttz with Delta Gamma Kah Tau at Iowa. Glen Fox joined Delta Upsilon and Bradley Story joined Sigma Alpha Epsilon at the University of Northern Iowa.
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Mary Mora
Kappa Delta
Jaxet
Janice Ellsworth
Delta Zeta
University of Iowa
veAna Dred
Debra Phildipa
Alpha XI Delta
Sigma
U. of Ly
Delta Upsilon
Bradley Story
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
University of Northern Iowa
Pet Peeve and Bee Dilemma Share Advice
In a letter, a reader grouses about paying the same rates for apprentice and experienced beauticians, suggesting lower prices could boost bookings and experience. Another reader recounts a bee issue advising a beekeeper to remove the queen to disperse the swarm, as the others would leave.
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Polly
Linda H
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