Year of the ankle-length skirt dominates holiday fashion
Fashion editor notes 1971 hails the ankle-length skirt as the defining trend amid do it yourself dressing. At Berry Hills holiday tea dance and Club Sterling open house, women showcase long skirts with coordinated tops in velvet, jersey, crepe and brocade, paired with bold accessories and vivid color combinations.
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Sandy Wells
Berry Hills
Ray Tincher
Earl Mundy
Thomas Edelblate Jr
Vince Paterno
Don White
John Kelly
Fred Selavi
Paul Peabody
Parkwood Road
C. W. Topp
James E. Wildt
Robert B
Martin Celdman
R. A. Brindley
James R. Evans
Sterling
Andy Seacrist
Belle
Advice Column Echoes Across Fiftys Choice And Teens
A December 24 1971 Charleston Gazette page features Ann Landers guidance touching on dating for women over 50 lifelong marriage safety tips for teens necking limits and a fire survival anecdote. Readers praise and query advise on relationships safety and manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Charleston Gazette
Premature Baby Cuddling Shows Positive Health Effects
Dear Dr Curtis discusses a study by Dr Norman Solkoff on cuddling premature infants. In a 10-day trial, babies who were fondled hourly gained weight faster and showed less crying. Follow-up exams suggest experimental babies were healthy and normal in development while controls lagged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Curtis
D.O.M
Norman Solkoff
State Univer
Sity
New York
Lindsay Curtis
Presbyterian Bridal Held In Dayton
Miss Patricia Ellen Russell and Lewis Andrew Assaley wed December 11 at Northminster United Presbyterian Church in Dayton. The ceremony was led by Rev. Charles Hanna and Rev. Peter Hauser. The bride wore an ivory faille gown with Alencon lace and a Camelot headpiece, carrying Tudor roses. Attendants included Mrs. Ronald Rookstool and Mrs. Thomas Russell. Best man was George Assaley. ushers Kenneth Fuller, Fredrick Swangood, Joseph Assaley, and Thomas Russell. The couple plans a wedding trip to Detroit and will reside in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
Northminster United Presbyterian Church
Patricia Ellen Russell
Wayne Russell
Springboro
Lewis Andrew Assaley
Cincinnati
Basil Assaley
Charleston
W. Va
Charles Hanna
Lexington
Peter Hauser
Priscilla
Boston
WONOR
Ronald Rookstool
Caxton
Thomas Russell
Gale Stevenson
George Assaley
Kenneth Fuller
Fredrick Swangood
Joseph Assaley
Detroit
Mich
McMicken Ave
Apt. 14
Springboro High School
University of Cincinnati
Charleston High School
Silver Cross Elects New Officers At Yearly Meeting
Mrs. C. H. Maddox installed Mrs. W. J. Arthur as president of the Silver Cross Circle The King s Daughters and Sons for the coming year. The ceremony occurred during a meeting hosted by Mrs. Maddox. Mrs. Henry K. Fox presented a Christmas story and members brought gifts for a disadvantaged family. Serving with Mrs. Arthur will be Mrs. G. L. Pilcher first vice president Mrs. A. A. Raptis second vice president Mrs. Edward C. Hess recording secretary Mrs. Don Swarbrick corresponding secretary Mrs. Fox treasurer and Mrs. E. M. Cullums assistant treasurer. New executive board members are Mrs. Robert L. Crouch Mrs. W. E. Cunningham Mrs. Lila Kannon Mrs. H. W. Kelly and Mrs. Lyle Robinson.
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C. H. Maddox
W. J. Arthur
Silver Cross Circle
King's Daughters and Sons
Maddox
Henry K. Fox
Arthur
A. A. Raptis
Edward C. Hess
Don Swarbrick
Fox
E. M. Cullums
Robert L. Crouch
W. E. Cunningham
Lila Kannon
H. W. Kelly
Lyle Robinson
Let’s Go Shopping Dusting Powder Gift in Charleston
An ad offers a Nina Ricci L Air du Temps dusting powder boxed as a collector item for 150 dollars. Only about 100 boxes exist nationwide and the dove motif crystal box is sold at the Medicine Shop in Charleston.
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Fellows
Charleston
Nina Ricci
L'Air du Temps
Medice
Humphreys Standish Vows In Candlelight Baptist Ceremony
Miss Mary Ellen Standish daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Standish of Oakridge Drive became the bride of Brooks Thomas Humphreys son of Marshall Humphreys and Mrs Mary Milam of Ripley at eight p m Thursday in the Baptist Temple. The ceremony was led by Rev Roland J Weisser with a reception following. The bride wore a satin peau gown with scalloped Chantilly lace cathedral train, pearl bordered veil, and carried red roses and variegated holly. Maids of honor were Lisa Ann Hicks and Constance Standish with bridesmaids Constance Susan Standish Mary Jorem in Brenda Sales Sharon Elmore and Marsha Perry. Flower girls were Karen Karrasch and Jeff Noffsinger. best man Donald Bailey. ushers Mark Strickland Warren Richardson John Jandal Robert Perry and Randall Humphreys.
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Mary Ellen Standish
Stephen Phillip Standish
Oakridge Dr
Brooks Thomas Humphreys
Marshall L. Humphreys
Virginia
Mary E. Milam
Ripley
Baptist Temple
Roland J. Weisser
Lisa Ann Hicks
Constance Susan Standish
Mary Joremin
Brenda Renee Sales
Sharon Elaine Elmore
Marsha Ann Perry
Karen Karrasch
Jeff Noffsinger
Donald Edward Bailey
Mark Strickland
Warren Richardson
John Jandal
Robert Perry
Randal Humphreys
Patricia Wooten
Othar S. Wooten
John Jeffries
L. 0. Jeffries
Poca
Pota United Methodist Church
Hollie Thompson
Martha Britton
Emogene Carney
Michael Wooten
Lana Wheeler
Nancy Wooten
Bonnie Wooten
Rita Parsons
Tom Hull
Joe Hissom
Bill Wheeler
Jeffries
Poca High School
West Virginia State College
Sollett
John Amos
Hurricane
Miss Pamela McFann Bride of R A Labiosa
Pamela L M McFann daughter of Mr and Mrs Woodrow McFann Decota wed Rafael A Labiosa son of Mr and Mrs Rafael Labiosa San Juan PA at 7 pm Thursday First Presbyterian Church with Rev Percy Hagan officiating. Bride wore candlelight satin gown with Venise lace and cathedral veil. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Robert Settle and bridesmaids Lisa Hicks Mary Jo Femin Sharon Elmore Marsha Perry. They planned a Miami honeymoon and will live in San Juan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow McFann
Decota
Rafael A. Labiosa
Rafael Labiosa
San Juan
First Presbyterian Church
Percy Hagan
Anna Johnson
Robert Settle
John Myatt Tf
Jerry Burford
Tammy Pauley
Paul Gibson
Woodrow McFann Jr
Miami
Fla
Labiosa
East Bank High School
Charleston General Hospital School of
Poca Couple Weds in United Methodist Church Ceremony
Miss Patricia Wooten and John Jeffries married in a Thursday evening ceremony at the Poca United Methodist Church. The couple, both WV State College students, will reside in Hurricane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Wooten
John Jeffries
Gifts Delivered to Perry Nursing Home Patients
The Dutch Ridge Woman's Club delivered fruit baskets to women patients and pajamas to men patients at Perry Nursing Home after their annual Christmas party and gift exchange on December 16 in Humphreys Candlelight Room. The item also includes a Q and A about removing shoe polish stains from carpets with cleaning fluid, soap, water, and a bit of ammoniA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Nursing Home
Dutch Ridge
Sunday Deadlines for Club Notices in Gazette
Calendar notices for Sunday Gazette must be submitted before 7 p.m. Wednesday for Mail Home and Family. Other items require noon Thursday for Sunday publication. Postal cards are welcome and early submission ensures inclusion. Only weddings on the preceding Friday or Saturday are accepted for Sunday publication.
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Sunday Gazette
Mail
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Andy Raptis Sr
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Randy Myers
Sharon Charbonnier
Bud Burka
Bud Williams
Doug Crummett
Pug Lowery
William Ellis
Howard Nearman
Andy Raptis
Kelly
Peabody
Topp
Burka
Litthke
FARGO
Jeter
Dear Ann Landers
Fire Department
J.D.P
Ann
Della
WTIP
Wtlo-Fm
Lindsay R. Curtis, M.D
Presbyterian
Lewis A. Assaley
Patricia Russell
Pamela McFann
R. A. Labiosa
Pamela L. M
Hawks Nest
MR. and
Mrs. Humphreys
Charleston Memorial Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Fairmont State College
Minot State College
N.D
Air Force
Minot Afb
Lisa Hicks
Mary Jo Femin
Sharon Elmore
Marsha Perry
BR. A. Labiosa
B. T. Humphreys
South Charleston
Saint Albans
Mimi
Midi
Max
American Express Bank
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Monthru FBI
Lake Brown
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