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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1971
Page
14
The piece analyzes the trend of vacation or play houses used by young adults as second homes. It notes rising prices and uncertain usability, with couples questioning long term affordability and lifestyle impact. It cites cases of island homes and lodges left unused or damaged by infrequent stays.
The Kennedy Center opening attracted 3,500 guests with elite gowns from Givenchy and other top houses. Rose Kennedy and fashion figures wore prominent designer pieces while American couturiers received orders for new evening dresses. Chiffons silks and crepes dominated in floral prints with soft cuts and covered-up looks favored.
A letter column discusses leaving the first page of informal notes blank to avoid ink showing through, offers a liner idea, and moves to good taste and personal choice. Readers from California to Virginia share gratitude customs, praising Southern hospitality and noting varied regional practice in thank-you notes.
Guide explains floating on the back and simple back strokes for beginners. Steps include knee deep practice, relaxing, lifting feet with a kick, and breathing through the nose. Instructions cover back crawl and sculling with a request for a leaflet from Josephine Lowman in care of the News-Star-World.
A design feature by Gerda Clark for Abraham & Strauss showcases regional room themes. It describes West Coast style rooms with bold color, palm beach influences, Victorian touches, and Pennsylvania Dutch stenciling, plus California look adaptations for various spaces using diverse fabrics, patterns, and furnishings.
A 19 year old Christine Melton drew attention in Paris by bright orange henna hair and brows, navy mini skirts and green fur jackets. The trend, though waning, hints at a new freedom with minishorts and bold outfits, contrasted by Forties shoes and provocative micro-jumpsuits.
A Health Insurance Institute study shows women as a group visit doctors more often than men, contributing to longer lifespans across species but not necessarily for humans. The finding highlights gender differences in medical care usage.
A reader recalls a hospital doctor smoking around a recovering husband with coronary disease and emphysema, prompting disbelief at mixed messages about quitting. Other letters discuss pets party ideas, nudity in children's rooms, and a warning about demonstrative affection, all channeled through Abby's advice column.
At the Hendrix home 3000 North Street West Monroe a Thursday tea celebrated bride-elect Debbie Hobbs. Co-hostess Carla Murray and guests among Mrs Bobby Hobbs and Terry Murray attended as plans for a July 16 Hyde Park Baptist Church wedding were announced with daisies and apricot attire noted.
A bridal shower honored Miss Johnnie Faye Brown and her fiancé Terry Lee Traxler at the home of Mrs Mable Russ 3810 Dick Taylor Street with co hosts Miss Millie Crain and Miss Debbie Lenard. About fifteen guests attended as plans continue for an August 14 wedding at Southside Baptist Church.
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