Hair fashion signals sex and youth in modern styles
Dr. Judith Waters of Brooklyn College analyzes how Farrah Fawcett Majors and Dorothy Hamill’s hair styles convey traits from youth and trustworthiness to sensuality and practicality. She notes media influence, spousal pressure, and the social read on blondes versus brunettes, with caution about over interpreting trends.
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NEW York
NEA
Farrah Fawcett
Dorothy Harri
Judith Waters
Brooklyn College
Fawcett- Majors
Hamill
Farrah
Dr. Waters
Farrar
Alfred Hitchcock
Marlene Dietrich
Hints from Heloise on practical graduation gifts
The column suggests useful gifts for high school graduates moving into college or dorm life. Practical items such as towels, sheets, blankets, pots and pans, and small hand tools are recommended. Also includes a tip to put a teaspoon of uncooked rice in salt shakers to prevent moisture clumping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Jay Moulton
Extension Clubs Tea Bags Meeting and Picnic Plan
Extension Clubs met at the Merle Norman Studio for a cosmetics demonstration then traveled to Ina Gay's home for a business session. Diane McElfresh presented a nutrition report while Sue Podliska spoke on color meanings. A June 11 family picnic was scheduled. Easter food baskets were delivered to two local families last month. Jan Papstein attended a spring supper at Norma Marge's hore as a guest of the MNC Club. Members worked on Christmas crafts and discussed the June 8–10 Extension convention in Norfolk. Robin Anderson won the treasury prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Norman
Ina Gay
Diane McElfresh
Sue Podliska
Jan Papstein
MNC Club
Norma Marge
Norfolk
Robin Anderson
Treasury
Dear Abby Mother Addressing Dilemma Stirs Readers
A reader column explores how to address a mother in law calling her Mother while the narrator still has a living mother. The letter prompts Abby to explain that the title can apply to all mothers of children, easing a common marital etiquette issue. A follow up notes a related pattern advertisement fragment appears in the page.
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Readems
Ireland
Italy
South America
Middle East
Abby
Jean
Abe
VFW Auxiliary Plans State Convention Here Friday
At the Columbus VFW Auxiliary meeting Mrs Stobert Jacobs reported 170 sets of bicycle reflector tops were issued to Columbus and Duncan elementary students under the police bike safety program. District 18 convention was held in Fullerton May 1, plans for the state convention in Columbus June 17-18 were discussed, and officers for June were installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ann
Origins and history of Mother's Day across ages
The item traces Mother's Day from ancient Greece to England's Mothering Sunday, notes Julia Ward Howe's Civil War era influence, highlights Mary Towles Sasseen's school celebration origin, credits Anna Jarvis with advancing the cause, and cites West Virginia's 1910 proclamation and the first national holiday by President Wilson in 1814.
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America
Greece
Rhea
Jupiter
Pluto
Neptune
Vesta
Ceres
Juno
England
Julia Ward
Howe
National Association of Greeting Card Publishers
Mary Towles Sasseen
Henderson
Miss Jarvis
West Virginia
Wilson
Keeping flowers longer with simple care tips
Flowers on Mother's Day last longer with quick prep before water. Trim stems, submerge in warm water briefly, then cool overnight. Change water daily, remove drooping leaves, keep water at room temperature, and store in a cool spot or fridge. Avoid aspirin and homemade remedies, rely on fresh water and cool temps.
EOPA conference slated at UN OMAHA
The Educational Office Personnel Association of the University of Nebraska at Omaha will host the spring conference of the Nebraska Educational Secretaries Association on May 2 at the UN O College of Business Administration Auditorium. Registration starts at 8 30 a.m. Speaker William Schneider from Washington D C will discuss The Challenge of 17 to the Spirit of 76 60 years of Soviet Education. Workshops feature Dr Don Shult Dr Donald Grandgenett Cara Bush Dr Frank Forbes and more. All educational office personnel are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Educational Office Personnel Association of
University of Nebraska At
Omaha
Nebraska Educational Secretaries Association
Un-O College of Business Administration
William Schneider
Washington, D.C
Don Shult
Donald Grandgenett
UNO
Cara Bush
CPS
Patricia Stevens Career College
Frank Forbes
Law and Society
Sherry Brandl Weds Richard Bender in Platte Center
Sherry Brandl daughter of Mr and Mrs David Brandl and Richard Bender son of Mr and Mrs Dave Bender were married at St Joseph Catholic Church Platte Center with Rev John Starostha officiating. The ceremony featured white organza gowns pink and blue carnations and a reception for 200 at Platte Center Auditorium. The couple plans a Colorado honeymoon and Columbus home.
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Monroe
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Platte Center
Sherry Brandl
David Brandl
Richard Bender
Dave Bender
Humphrey
John Starostha
Komild Schmidt
Lori
Lisa Rupp
Judy Brandl
Sharon Widhalm
Brad Gaston
Dan Weiser
Tom Brandi
Glen Heinen
Gary Bender
Steve Albracht
Columbus
Benders
Colorado
Beller & Backes Int
David City VFW Auxiliary District 15 meeting held
Members from Columbus VEW Auxiliary attended in Fullerton Sunday led by President Hazel Adame and Sylvia dJacobs. State representative Shirley Arens installed officers for the coming year, naming Pat Comte as president and others in key roles, with district winner Toni Trojan of Clarkgoa presenting her speech and receiving a check.
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Columbus Vew
Fullerton
Hazel Adame
Adele Boss
Kathy Classen
Lena Kaplan
Alice Kretzinger
Jean Chestnut
Frances O'Connor
Treva Schumacher
Sylvia dJacobs
Shirley Arens
Hartington
Pat Comte
David City
Mary Jo Jarecki
Clarks
Grace Rolfe
Albion
Pat Mahler
Shirley Matousek
Albing Hruban
Schuyler
Harriet Kucera
Clarkson
Sylvia Jacobs
Columbus
Alice Hintz
Madison
Ann Borer
Dorothy Buntzen
David Cuy
Alice Kreizinger
Nadine Wilson
Eleanor Hook
Joan Lukert
Luetta Adams
Mary Moore
Mary Beth Vanous
Toni
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Dick Wickman
Dean Axbby
Birmingham
Chasue
Hontad Pattinn
Sues
Cael
Maria Charlie
Columbus Telegram
West Tab St
Vernon Mart
The
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Dawn
Betty Holley
31St Ave
Mayo
VFW Auxiliary Plans
Charles Hirschbrunner
Roe
Husiliary
Harry Schumacher
Floyd Adams
Anna Maye Carter
Ray Leckinger
Ed Ridenour
Louis Ross
Robert Jacobs
Paul Ahrens
Angle Dohmen
Ann Petersen
Arlene Ott
Remy Braun
Raymmond Weyer
Columbus Manor
Columbus, Nebraska
VFW Auxiliary
Trojan
Clarkgoa
Lsblet
Norcross
the Art Printery
13Th Street
Weer Diamonds
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Brodkey
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