23 Sep 1951
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1951
Page
1
A Moderne trend article notes bold Bavarian china with grayed rose center designs and vivid informal pottery patterns. It highlights mixing patterns with curtains and linens, new simple silver designs, and creative place mats using glass circles and garden greens to create varied yet proper table settings.
The article notes that long layered skirts began as a symbol of wealth and aristocracy in historic Japan with twelve fold kimonos worn by imperial ladies. It then pivots to fashion tips for fall 1951 silk dresses with petticoats and mentions marinating beef with garlic in French dressing for outdoor grilling.
Dr J Lelyveld urges scrutiny of children's feet in the first weeks of school to ensure new shoes reflect summer growth and activity. He favors lace oxford styles with supple uppers and flexible leather soles, warns against X ray fit checks, and advises measuring each foot separately and avoiding hurried purchases.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Weselmann with Mr and Mrs Loel Moon of Ankeny vacation in Swampscott Mass. Mr and Mrs Mike Baker return from Teague Texas where they visited Dr and Mrs J F Baker. Mrs A J Holness visiting Lisbon North Dakota. Miss Florence Meyers resumes teaching in Colo Ohio.
The Rowley Jolly Decem club gathered Tuesday as Mrs. Wilbur Powell and Mrs. Lois Butterfield presented the program. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Spencer of California and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spencer of Longmont Colorado, who spent the last week visiting the Guy S. Grovers.
The piece blends analysis of canasta play with fashion advice. It outlines whether to pursue the pack or build for canastas based on scores, then shifts to tips on securing hats and hair in windy weather, recommending anchoring hatpins and discreet styling to avoid looking awkward in public.
A distressed traveler advises heading to the nearest lounge for a real repair. The note emphasizes finding a quiet seating area and access to basic amenities to recover before continuing.
Alicia Hart writes that a woman who fiddles with her hat or hair shows an ungraceful stance. Her dress creases, arms bend awkwardly, and a wary, searching expression emerges as she examines with doubtful fingertips.
A nostalgic advisory piece discusses men and women’s hair trends, urging neat grooming and smooth effects. It weighs long versus short curls, suggests a page boy or controlled waves, and includes a home care tip for a veil with sugar water. A social club meeting is noted at Mrs J. S. Arendt’s home.
A brief note stresses that veils grow ever more important in attire and a woman who aims to appear well dressed must take growing responsibility for keeping her veils in good order.
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