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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1966
Page
13
Teens at Montgomery Ward event question new trends and high hems while outspoken guests from uphill fashion circles comment on modesty and feminine form. Susan Price defends short frocks as others debate body proportions, teen shifts win praise, and show opens with Nicoletta Rome gowns. Also noted are civic and travel details from Minneapolis and Las Vegas figures attending related meetings.
Jeanne Schmitz headlines the Wives Alive event by the Musicians Wives Club. The satirical musical starts at 10 p.m. after an officers dinner on Thursday in the Mint Hotel convention room. Proceeds benefit the musical scholarship fund.
After a four month probation the Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital School of Practical Nursing capped 17 women and one man. Caps were awarded to Gwen Mucci Lorraine Jackson Nancy Armstrong Dorothy Lansford Armine Wells Barbara Freeman William Henderson Erma Evans Mildred Simpkins Jessie Hutchinson Roberta Byers Pamela Grant Stella Pitts Delores Dealey Rachel Coleman Mazelle Smith Aletta Banks Sara Johnman. The class began in January under Grace Flint R N and several registered nurses. graduation is scheduled for December 11.
Joanna Jacobs found a cow blocking her doorway in Guildford when she opened her home to collect milk. The dairy animal, considered a runaway, created a brief disruption before authorities or caretakers intervened.
Joan Loren Hauser announces Las Vegas Community Theatre will stage Joan of Lorraine with a second performance Friday at 8:00 p.m. in Paradise Spa auditorium 9457 Las Vegas Blvd. So. The 33 member cast features Scott Tomlin as the Inquisitor Joyce Webb as Joan of Arc Howard Arnold as the Dauphin Jeff Rice as Cauchon and Barbara Taylor rejoining as Saint Margaret Tickets at the door or in advance at Paradise Spa office. Call 736 1666 to confirm.
The Clark County 4-H Public Speaking Contest at J C Fremont Junior High saw Mary Jo Wagner of Boulder City win the junior 13 and under division while Mary Lynn Miller of Las Vegas topped the 14 year olds and up. In the senior division Delight Guski and Mary Miller tied and then Mary Miller won after an impromptu speech. The senior winner will compete in Reno August 19 to 20. Delegations from Boulder City Logandale and Overton joined Las Vegas youth with over forty 4-H members judged and ribbons awarded.
The meeting for homemakers on Thursday May 19 features Mrs. Lucille Bush consumer education director of Johnson Wax Company presenting a floor care demonstration at 1 30 p m in the Grr Scout Building 25th and Stew art Local appliance dealers cooperating with the Electric League of Southern Nevada University of Nevada Home Economics Extension and Nevada Power Company will display floor washers waxers and polishers One appliance will be awarded to a homemaker at the close of the meeting Dealers include Better Living Charleston TV & Appliance Clark County Electric Graysons Furniture and Appliances Luce & Goodfellow Sunset Appliance and Von Tobels Mrs Bush visiting Las Vegas from Racine Wisconsin and also speaking at the Southern Nevada Home Economics Association Saturday luncheon.
A wellness piece urges gradual daily workouts and regular activity for adults over 40. It recommends 109 minutes daily over twice weekly sessions, heart checks, and exercising after meals by planning two and a half to three hours post meal. The text also notes a request for introductory exercises from Josephine Lowman. A May luncheon for dentists wives, hosted by Clark County Dental Wives, will occur May 19 at 1 p.m. at 1417 Maria Elena with golf and swim club entertainment and trophies for best golfers.
"Performance Number Two" by Bob Gilbert-Rick Miland Dance Center, home of Las Vegas Junior Ballet, will run May 22 at 3 p.m. in Las Vegas High School auditorium. Clark County Mental Health Assn. sponsors the event for National Mental Health Month. Proceeds aid emotionally disturbed children in Clark County. Tickets are 2 dollars adults, 1 dollar under 12. advance reservations at 382-9682.
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