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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1958
Page
16
Dorothy Roe profiles Rose Tobias, executive at Talent Associates, as she offers keys for women in television and business. Start as a secretary to enter, prove competence, and work with male colleagues without rivalry while pursuing career success.
A New York dress designer describes the strain of judging large sewing contests including a $125,000 Sew Off won by Mrs Paul Edward Bell of Lakewood Ohio. She recalls not sleeping and worries over personal bias while fellow judges face stage fright among racks of regional winners.
Sylvia Rynes of Town Creek celebrated her 11th birthday at her parents home. Prizes went to Dianne Lansdell Tommy Hatton Hiram Crisler and Sylvia. Gwen dolyn Crisler directed games with several friends in attendance.
The Homemakers Class of Courtland Baptist Church held its annual picnic supper at Wheeler Dam with grilled hamburgers and homemade ice cream. Members included R. M. Terrys B. J. Hughes Clifford Redings Dormer McBride Jrs. Clifford Norwoods Hoover Redings Fred Crows Rev. Ernest Dillard Larry Dillard and Virginia Kracke along with Virginia Steele editor of Mademoiselle. Attendees judged sewing outfits on fabric, trim, finish, technique and fit. Final ratings awaited in New York as contestants wore their outfits.
Members from 52 Delta Kappa Gamma chapters join at the University of Alabama June 25 26 for the 14th annual state workshop and executive board meeting. Dr Elizabeth Rose of NYU will speak on Growing Professionally with a banquet led by Miss Henrietta Thompson.
Mrs Brevard L Gates hosted a pediatric party for Hi Bidders' Bridge Club members. Cake and coffee were served. winners were Mrs Cole J Young and Mrs Russel F Baer. Proceeds fund furnishings for the hospital's pediatric ward.
A manufacturer produces 120 optical glass types using 60 ingredients sourced from nine states and two foreign countries. The article notes lenses' complexity and the diverse materials involved in lens production.
Associated Press profiles Mari anne Ostier, Vienna born designer turned New York jeweler. She argues precious stones endure value, compare to gilt edged stocks, and advise jewelry should be worn as focal ear clips and tasteful accents, not mere wealth display.
The Wood Circle of First Methodist WSCS met with Mrs. John B. Wood as Mrs. J. W. Johnson outlined WSCS principles. Refreshments served to 15 members and one guest. The Russell Circle met at Mrs. Leo Wright’s home with Mrs. J. W. Johnson as a guest and Mrs. Henry Sigman leading the business session.
Mrs. E. E. Hargrove gave the devotion and coffee was served to 10 members and Mrs. Johnson. The Robinson circle met for lunch with 25 members present. Mrs. Phil Irwin, Mrs. Robert Banks, and Mrs. W. G. Simpson led programs. The Dillard Circle met with 11 members and one guest, Mrs. J. W. Johnson. New members Mrs. Perry Orr and Mrs. Dee Cordray were welcomed. Business sessions and lessons were led by various members.
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