27 Mar 1964
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1964
Page
1
An upbeat feature on Easter corsages for all ages. It suggests tiny bouquets for children and bold floral headpieces for adults, including bonnets made from fresh blooms and decorative suggestions with carnations, orchids, and laege leaves. It emphasizes coordinating colors and the idea of being remembered.
The wedding at a Dewey W Smith decorated church united Wanda Smith and Ralph P Smith in a double ring ceremony. Rev L C Collins officiated. The bride wore Chantilly lace with seed pearl detailing. Attendants included matron Wilma Jo Coffey and bridesmaid Frances Adams. The couple, both Sullivan High School graduates, work for Tennessee Eastman Co. preceded by pre nuptial parties hosted by Mrs Lena Dykes and others.
Cherokee HD Club notes Miss Juanita Bradley discusses the Club Year Book and Reading Program for 1964 plus color coordination. Rosewood Garden Club hears HANDS report from Mrs. Ralph Giles as spring bulbs fascinate and beautify. John Sevier PTA elects W P Johnson president with E A Elam as vice president and Earl Feathers as secretary plus Arthur Stair as treasurer and William Crowther as council representative.
The article describes the shift from hand sewing to machine quilting with new lightweight fabrics. It notes nylon backing, adhesives, and foam to create warm quilter’s materials, and mentions diagonal necklines and Greek-inspired crepe fabrics. It references crochet antimacassars and fashion details like collars and white fringe accents.
United Press International notes the American Legion formed after Congress granted a national charter in September 1919, linking the move to the Association of World War Veterans per the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Two sets of twin boys were born on Palm Sunday at Holston Valley Community Hospital. Gary Solomon weighs 4 lbs 9% oz and Larry Walker 4 lbs 1% oz to Mr and Mrs J Philip Price of 102% Lee Street. A second pair, Gary Lee 5 lbs 9 oz and Larry Lynn 5 lbs 6 oz, belong to Mr and Mrs Bruce Byington of Rogersville. The text also mentions an Indian colt Ishkoodah valued at $15,000.
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