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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1963
Page
16
Glamorous holiday handbags feature Viennese petit point embroidery and white beading with crystal accents. Imitations replicate patterns at lower prices from $10 to $20, while original pieces exceed $250. Josef imports and offers varied beaded styles, including larger bags for practical use. The article notes an upcoming Judy Garland TV appearance by Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme.
A compact guide urges weekly weigh ins to keep from hidden weight gain. If gains occur, aim to drop four to six pounds within one to two weeks and maintain the target after reaching it. A 9 Day Reducing Diet booklet is offered for ten cents via Josephine Lowman in care of this newspaper.
A prenup tial dinner party at the Paragon Club on Saturday evening November 30 honored Miss Mary Jean Atkins and Fred Woodrow Newton Jr. Hostess Miss Paula Jeanne Ray led guest decor of white and green quince blossoms and beaded Scotch broom. The bride elect wore a blue silk organza sheath with overskirt. The couple will marry December 28 at the First Baptist Church of West Monroe.
A Women's Wear Daily correspondent reports that in Russia the new luxury fabric is all-cotton and introduces higher living standards. Wool remains vital in climate, coats can reach 40 dollars per yard, and many families sew their own clothes. The youth crave Western cosmetics and undergarments while official fashions echo 1946 styles.
News Star readers are invited to order Marian Martin pattern 9253 for a wool day to evening sheath dress in sizes 36 through 48. Each pattern costs 50 cents with 15 cents extra for first class mail and handling. mail to Pattern Dept New York NY. Include name address zone size and style number and clip coupon for the free fall winter catalog.
A historical look at nursing dress from medieval gowns to Saint Elizabeth Fry's ideals, Florence Nightingale's reform, and 20th century shifts. The piece notes European convent styles, the Bellevue hospital influence, and today's market offering over 100 fashion-forward white uniforms for nurses amid staffing shortages.
Ouachita Rebekah Lodge held a 7 30 pm meeting electing new officers for the coming year. Etta Osborn became noble grand and Eddie Matthews was named vice grand to preside at the regular monthly session.
Miss Kathryn Jewell Myers, bride elect to Harold William Roth Jr, was honored at a miscellaneous shower Friday November 29 at First National Bank West Monroe. Hosts included Miss Barbara Brady Miss Kay Nichols and Miss Julie Moore. About 25 guests attended from West Monroe.
Hollywood brief reports director John Ford works on a Sean O Case y biography titled Young Cassidy to be shot at MGM studios with Sean Connery starring. The item also notes Paul Newman aiding Marine Corps recruiting via a 10 minute TV plug. Public notices record multiple liquor permit applications in Monroe Louisiana with owners Marie Smith Coy Neal and addresses on Renwick Street Sixth Street and related bars.
West Oak Garden Club gathering hosted by Mrs. L. R. Anderson and Mrs. G. G. Stell at 2202 Jan Street featured a chrysanthemum pyramid and an autumn harvest design. Mrs. R. D. Farr Jr. spoke on corsage craft as Russian tea and fruit meringues were served to members and guests.
A pointed column by Ken Reynolds questions whether the man selling tools in a News-Star-World advertisement is really Mr. Chipendale. The note raises curiosity about the advertiser’s true identity and the possible mismatch between ad and person.
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