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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1958
Page
14
UPI reports singer Marguerite Piazza says changing clothes reshapes personality. She performs nightly, from opera to jazz, notes stage wardrobe shifts, and practices posture and movement. Her family recalls her stage fever and her daughter’s imitation of her style and showmanship.
The GOP Juniors will hear an informative program at a Wednesday luncheon at Ned Batecraum Club. Miss Piazzo, a noted dresser, will talk about costume weight and stage attire, while Leena Hagman and Arthur Lederman will share experiences as exchange students in Finland and Japan respectively.
New York fashion group previews fall lines with Empire waists returning at the bust, loose front-fit garments, and minimal waist nipping. Mohair coats and bold colors lead, with Ghillie shoes returning and elongated handbags shaping the look.
A look at Rome and Italian shops reveals barefoot sandals and open dress shoes with minimal straps, sack dresses popular across Europe, oversized evening handbags, and pale pink lips with bold eye makeup. Rome is pricey but not Paris-level. Americans find Europe costly and a buying focus shifts to souvenirs and fashion trends along the tourist routes.
The Florence Chapter of the Jewish National Home for Asthmatic Children in Denver plans a Wednesday evening gathering at the Bank of Belmont Shore Community Room located on Santa Ana Avenue and 2nd Street.
Mrs. E G Ericksen president of Unit 43 will preside at her final business meeting of the year on Thursday at 8 p m in Veterans Memorial Building. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
Jeweled pins and orchids highlighted the AWS awards banquet at the Wilton Hotel Pageant Room. About 200 attendees celebrated the AWS Fall semester honors with ten Lakewood campus coeds receiving Five-Jewel Awards for scholarship and activity, plus 82 members awarded pins and certificates.
Mrs Spencer Redfield to receive the gavel as president of Arthur L. Peterson Unit 27 American Legion Auxiliary at 8 o'clock this evening in a joint installation in Veterans Memorial Building. Mrs Max Ellison past state president will install officers with Mrs Redfield. officers include Mines Earle Howell and Gertrude Scott vice presidents. Jessie Burckle retiring president. Phyllis C Withee secretary. Joseph T McDonough treasurer. Henry G Parker chaplain. John R Dorr historian. A B Killingsworth, A Edward Blencowe and Orion Fulbright executive committee women. Mrs C H Martinson mistress of ceremonies. guests include Mines Edward H Hissey 19th District president and two vice presidents Ray Kraimer and Elsie Bezdecheck.
Blanche E. Akens and Mrs. Madge Waterman have just returned from a motor trip to Palm Springs and many interesting points in Old Mexico. The trip showcased scenic routes and cultural stops, reflecting their travel itinerary and experiences.
Sharon Ellen Curtis daughter of Mr and Mrs William E Curtis 2279 Ximene Ave wed Ronald Lee Munson son of the J M Munsons 3146 Daisy Ave in a Trinity Lutheran Church ceremony before 380 guests Rev Orval Akerkamp officiated Bride wore an Alfred Angelo gown with lace bodice tiered bouffant skirt fingertip veil lace crown carried white orchids Entourage included Patricia Curtis guard of honor Mrs Robert Munson matron of honor and several bridesmaids Best man Wayne Mills and multiple ushers A reception followed in the church social hall Then a cocktail buffet at the bride’s home The couple honeymooned at Big Bear Lake and reside in Long Beach Both are graduates of local schools and Gray Business College
An advertisement for a faux radiance product claims to brighten skin and improve confidence with a lifetime guarantee. It offers a $4.98 price plus 20 cents tax and directs readers to send a money order to Ford Laboratories in California.
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