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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1977
Page
5
Extension staff describe the Fashion Flair unit at a 4-H clothing clinic. The project teaches sewing plus fabric choice, color, line and texture, consumer decisions, and how appearance reflects personality. Activities extend beyond garment construction for fair-ready exhibits.
A public notice describes Marian Martin patterns and pattern pricing including pattern 9275 for a waistless coatdress. The article covers 4 H leaders fashion talk by Jane Schenck forecasting soft spring looks, eyelet fabrics, and a dress with high retail value versus craft cost.
Miss Mary Edmonds of North Platte was honored with a Saturday luncheon and miscellaneous shower at Mrs. Glenn Carter’s home ahead of her February 26 wedding to Tom Walters. Gifts were assisted by guests including Mrs. John Walters of Lincoln and the groom’s family.
58th anniversary observed by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bruns of 1221 Denver Street. They were married February 25 1919 at the Methodist parsonage with Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Lewis as attendants. Mrs. Lewis, sister of Mrs. Bruns, now resides at Schuyler Hi-Rise Apartments.
Pattern catalog details for coat knits from Laura Wheeler with 1977 Needlecraft almanac mention. Includes price and mailing, pattern numbers and address in New York for ordering. Also notes sorority Beta Sigma Phi brunch event, book review gathering, and Firemen’s Auxiliary committee reports with social luncheon and card games.
Legion Juniors meet at the Legion Hall to organize a silent auction bake sale and toy making project. They announce safety poster contest rules for the school, with District 7 Junior Conference set for Ashland on March 12 and State Conference in Holstein May 21-22.
Marilyn Sprunk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Sprunk, to wed William G. Stockdale son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Stockdale Fort Dodge Iowa. Marilyn is an accountant for Northern Natural Gas in Omaha and Stockdale is a junior in Creighton's College of Law. Wedding set for August 6 at St Isidore Catholic Church in Omaha.
Abigail advises the reader to avoid contacting her fiancé’s ex to uncover marriage issues. The column notes that ignorance is not a literal quote, and urges asking the fiancé directly. Other letters discuss appearances and relationships with neighbors, babysitting, and handling sensitive matters discreetly.
President Pat Loeffler leads a meeting this week of St Isidore Christian Mothers to approve a pantry donation drive. The group discusses attire and fashion options, offering guidance on appropriate footwear choices and budget friendly sock selections.
Heloise shares a WWII era idea turning men shirts into maternity tops by wearing them backward with collars removed and front trimmed. Other readers offer bread crumb storage tips and ways to reinforce blanket bindings with zig zag stitching for durability.
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