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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1975
Page
6
Irving H. Hecht of the American Fur Industry reports strong fur sales in 1975 despite the recession. The New York fashion show features non endangered species and new fall looks with patterns and dyeing techniques, including mink, sable, chinchilla, and wrap styles.
Rheta Childe Dorr a native of Omaha Nebraska rose to national prominence as a journalist and feminist. She studied at the University of Nebraska and later in New York City becoming editor of the New York Evening Post women’s pages. Dorr led efforts on working women issues lobbied Congress for investigations and became the first editor of the Suffragist. She wrote What Eight Million Women Want and authored a Susan B Anthony biography. She died in 1948 at 81.
Sunday open house at St. John Lutheran Church Shell Creek celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Walter Voss on their 50th wedding anniversary. Attendants from the 1925 wedding, Arthur Voss of Fort Lauderdale and Mrs Elmer Muhle of Schuyler attended. Local hosts included Willis Klug Walter Kerkman and Herbert Groteluschen with many helpers and guests from California and Florida.
A chartered bus tour by Faith and Follow Circle of First United Methodist Church took 28 Methodist women and 11 guests from Federated Baptist Catholic and Lutheran churches to Good Samaritan Village in Hastings. Meals and social visits followed, with services and programs by circle members and guests, including devotions, music, and a patriotic souvenir for residents.
The Rebekah Kensington held a picnic dinner Friday at Mabel Kumpfs. Mr and Mrs Dick Glatter entertained friends at their cabin on Gonka Lake Saturday night. Attending were Messrs and Mesdames Donald Alt Kenneth Kuhnel Max Gabel Donald Gable Gary Hernbloom Gary Abbott Bud Abbott Jerry Cyza Ron Cyza and Greg Nicolas.
Sental Vlotes Schachts were honored by three social clubs Qui Vive Kensington and a birthday group for their 50th wedding anniversary. The celebration at the Holiday Inn featured cocktails dinner floral decorations and an anniversary cake. Out of town guests included Sol Swiss of Grand Rapids Michigan.
Leigh area residents Alex Rebeler and May Shively marked their 60th wedding anniversary. Married June 16, 1915, in Norfolk, they farmed near Leigh and later dairy farmed in Bovina Center New York. They raised four children and enjoy 18 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Beulah Barker shares a quick tip from Heloise to sew elastic by hand using embroidery hoops to clamp the work. The method solves the struggle of holding stretched elastic with one hand while guiding a needle with the other.
Pattern 9136 lists women's sizes from 34 to 48 with bust and hip measurements. A cleaning tip advises damp cotton balls and tweezers to remove dust and hair from shower door tracks, followed by dry balls to finish. note on socks worn by husband after washing.
A collection of simple craft ideas and household hacks. Includes a dogeared pattern 917 for cuddle toys Friendly Frog and Happy Turtle, quick sewing fixes with colored thread, rehemmed drapes, kapok cushions from scraps, and stain repellant sprays. Also tips on organizing hints and keeping flour ready for light baking tasks.
Fashion experts favor higher heels for fall with a preference for heavier heels in a triangle shape to achieve a more graceful silhouette. New York fashion notes highlight the trend as designers showcase elevated styles.
Dear Abby letters discuss engagement rings and what constitutes an official engagement. A ring is not required to be engaged, and remote communication with a fiancé may still confirm plans. The column also addresses handling grief and a mother's stillbirth with sensitivity.
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