Wigs and the changing face of hair fashion across decades
A look at how wigs and synthetic fibers transformed hair styling from Dynel introduced by Union Carbide to mass markets. The piece traces the shift from natural to synthetic wigs, their low cost, nonabsorbent properties, and the notion of hair color as personality. It notes historical precedents from ancient Rome to modern trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Carbide Corporation
Valeria Messalina
Valeria
Claudius
Heloise readers share thrifty style and gift ideas
Hints on mixing tunics with slacks to save wardrobe costs, using worn dresses with matching slacks. Tips on cleaning broiler pans with newspaper, plus art decor ideas from local shows for inexpensive gifts and home styling. Notes from readers Bernice Emerson and Housewife Crisp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Somme
Pattern 9370 Misses Shirts and Blouses Summer Project
Sewing text promotes Printed Pattern 9370 for Misses sizes eight through eighteen. Describes eight blouse and shirt styles to pair with shorts skirts and pants for summer. Notes yardages and fabric options in cotton and polyester.
Lakeview FHA Hosts CHS Unit at Home Ec Night
Lakeview Future Homemakers of America hosted Columbus High FHA members for a Lakeview home ec class night. A birth defects film followed by a panel discussion, then a school tour, with Jumch wag serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview Future Honemakers of America
Columbus High Fha
Lakeview
Columbus
Jumch Wag
Transfer of 9 motifs pattern for baby themed decor
Pattern 61 offers transfer motifs for baby themed decor. Includes 9 motifs across three directions with garbroidered covers for pets and baby friendly color options blue pink and varied. Note: a quaint description echoes decorative craft notes from a vintage catalog.
Eagles Auxiliary Hosts Cedar Rapids Leader At Meeting
Orville Dorland regional president from Cedar Rapids addressed Eagles Auxiliary and Serio members at the Tuesday gathering. Guests of Aer ie and Alp any officers dined with the group. Verna Williams won attendance honors while Louise Haskins claimed the jackpot and Ron Novicki won bar prize. Seven Up cards went to Marcia Schreiber and Iosa Legler.
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Eagles
Orville Dorland
Eagles West Central
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Serio
Borland
Aerie and
Alpolany
Simday
Mair-Rama
Verna Williams
Louise Haskins
Ron Novicki
Marcia Schreiber
Iosa Legler
79-year-old woman named best bear hunter in Urals
Tass reported Anna Taskina of Verkhaturye named best hunter in the InnoVAm range. The 79-year-old woman lets bears approach to 15 or 20 yards then calmly shoots as they charge. The bear drops with a single precise shot.
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Roscow
UPI
Fie Urals
Tass
Anna ‘'Taskina
Verkhaturye
Device aims to firm figure and improve posture while seated
A new device helps firm the figure and improve posture in an easy chair. It includes complete directions focused on addressing figure concerns and guiding users through corrective use.
Tamper warnings for baby foods and sealed jars
A cautionary note warns shoppers about tampering in baby foods and other jars. Look for a raised lid or broken seal and listen for a popping sound when opening. If the seal seems intact, don’t hear a pop, or the lid lacks a depressed center, avoid use and return the jar to the supermarket manager.
Junior VFW Girls Practice Marching for State Meet
The Junior VFW Girls spent an evening at the VW Club practicing teamwork and parade movements for the upcoming state convention in June. Mrs San Scheidegger and Rita Marek assisted with the program. Lunch was served by Mary tie Nickels and Tanvi Silonowr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junio Vfw
San Scheidegger
Rita Marek
Mary Tie Nickels
Tanvi Silonowr
Autumn engagement announced for Linda Keith and Robert Micek
Mr and Mrs Harald Keith of Silver Creek announce the engagement of daughter Linda to Robert Micek son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Micek of rural Shelby Linda a Silver Creek High graduate and Tier Lance Columbus High graduate are the couple’s listed graduates They plan a September wedding and both are employed by Douglas and Lemasor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harald Keith
Silver Creek
Linda
Robert Micek
Andrew Micek
Shelby
Keith
Tier Lance
Columbus
Douglas &Lemasor
Shemek Reeves Engagement Reveals Nebraska Couple
Central City announces the engagement of Theresa Ann Shemek to Eugene Reeves son of Afr and Mrs. Gerald Steeves. Miss Shemek studied at the University of Nebraska while Reeves is a current student. They plan marriage at St Michael Catholic Church.
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Central City
Ambrose A Shemek
Lincoln
Theresa Ann
Eugene Reeves
Afr
Gerald Steeves
Miss Shemek
University of Nebraska
Reeves
Ila
St Michael Catholic Church
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Mrs. D. Schwartz
Bernice Emerson
King Features Syndicate
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Telest
Marian Merny
Colombos Telegram
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Heya Joon
Zin
Slyie
Waal Te Vie
Lakeview Fha
SKY Theatre
Walt Disney
Phil Harris
Eva Gabor Sterling Holloway
Mallay
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Randten
Loa Wheeler
Musiun
Boo
Izaak Walon Lodge
Tlosts
Warrett Albert
Hadley
Toolevs
Landgren
Columbus Telegram
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HOP Ae Andar
Uwwevith Street
Phong
Freddie Nickles
VFW
Linda Keith
Shemek-Reeves
Theresa Shemer
Platte College
LAWN
Suneday
Wayne Whitney
Sotero Salac
Clark Jensen
Aves Horticulturist
Clini
Booth
Arden
SAM & Ken's
3Rd Avenue
Boyd Hardware Company
Sth Street
Anderson Floral Company
26Th Avenue
Wilke Landscape Center
Tied Ave
18Th Street
Gibson Discount Center
23Rd Street
Tempo Department Store
U.S
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