White House hosts first fashion show during Johnson era
President Johnson greeted governors spouses as 25 American designers showcased outfits on a 690 foot white carpeted run way in the State Dining Room. Nancy White narrated the event highlighting the garment industry and the Discover America program while models changed in the Lincoln Bedroom. Some guests praised the fashion debut with enthusiasm for evening gowns and long dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Lewine
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
White House
United States
President Johnson
Lincoln
Nancy White
Harper’s Bazaar
Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges List Local Patients
Admitted patients include Willis West of Division Street Richard Ciluffo of S Wilmington Christopher Montalbano of Route 2 Ted Haynes of Division Street and others. Discharged are Douglas Hawks of Minooka Raymond Brandt of Route 2 Eugene Ridenour Route 2 Sam Adams of Newark Francis Boyd of Marseilles Andres Lopez and daughter Route 3 John Hovda Lincoln Street Alex McCaughn Wauponsee Street and Karen Kaszuba Fremont Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis West
Richard Ciluffo
S. Wilmington
Richard Chapell
E. Washington St
Christopher Montalbano
Rte
Ted Haynes
Douglas Hawks
Minooka
Raymond Brandt
Eugene Ridenour
Sam Adams
Newark
Francis Boyd
Marseilles
Andres Lopez
John Hovda
Lincoln St
Alex McCaughn
Wauponsee St
Karen Kaszuba
Fremont Ave
Leap Year bachelor ball pairs 29 suitors with 29 belles
In Miami on February 29, 29 wealthy bachelors earning over 25000 yearly hosted a ballroom party to find “the right girl.” From 10000 applicants, 29 women were chosen to dine, mingle, and receive solid gold pins as the bachelors briefed on plans amid discussions of books and theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Fort Lauderdale
Joan Gordon
New York
Edward Severson Is Patient at St Marys Hospital
Edward Severson of 303 E Jefferson St is a surgical patient in St Marys Hospital Rochester Minn in room 283.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Severson
E. Jefferson St
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Open house marks Peacock 25th wedding anniversary
Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. at Masonic Temple invites for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Peacock. Monday Polish National Alliance meets at 7:30 p.m. in VFW Hall. American Legion Auxiliary sews carpet rags at 10 a.m. in Legion Hall with potluck. Tuesday church classes and WSCS circle meet in various rooms. Wednesday missions and OT B Chapter meet at 7:30 p.m. in Masonic Temple. Thursday Lenten service at 7:30 p.m. in Lisbon Lutheran Church.
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Masonic Temple
Arthur Peacock
Polish National Alliance
VFW
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Lisbon
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Dandruff and cosmetic care tips from Emily Wilkens
Emily Wilkens answers reader questions on dandruff care and keeping grooming items clean. She suggests dermatology for advanced infection, antibacterial shampoo, vinegar rinses, and washing curlers and nets. She also covers dark circles under eyes, sleep and health habits, and cautions against squeezing whiteheads, recommending dermatologist help and mild scrubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Wilkens
Honor roll omission for Jane McGuan student
A namesake freshman at Mazon Township High School was unintentionally left off the fourth six weeks honor roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane McGuan
Mazon Township High School
Obituary of Ella Tautz of Seneca
Ella Tautz 82 of 130 Grant St Seneca died 8 15 p m Wednesday in a private Ottawa nursing home. Services Saturday at Pfeifer Funeral Home Seneca with a 10 a m Requiem at St Patrick s Church burial Calvary Cemetery. She was born February 18 1886 in Grand Rapids Township LaSalle County. Married William Tautz October 12 1907 in Ottawa he preceded her in death. Surviving sister Edith Alendorf St Anne brother-in-law August Tautz Seneca and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by six brothers and five sisters.
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Seneca
William
Ella) Tautz
Grant St
Desoto St
Ottawa
Pfeifer Funeral
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Edmund Blough
Calvary Cemetery
Tautz
Grand Rapids Township
LaSalle County
John
Mary Sutter Hettel
William Tautz
St. Francis Church
St. Patrick’s Church
Carl
Edith) Alendorf
St Anne
August Tautz
Funeral services for Mrs Arnold Friestad
Funeral services for Mrs Arnold Friestad were held this afternoon at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Rev Ralph Chelsea and Rev Norval Wigtil officiating. Pallbearers were Sherman Donald Kenneth Richard James and David Hexdall. Burial followed at Oakwood Memorial Park Ottawa.
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Arnold
Etta
Friestad
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Ralph Chelsea
Norval Wigtil
Lester Sullivan
Herbert Davidson
Sherman
Donald
Kenneth
Richard
James
David Hexdall
Oakwood Memorial Park
Ottawa
Funeral for Mrs. Ruth E. Luck Held in Finland Chapel
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth E. Luck were conducted this morning in the Finland Chapel with Rev. James Kinzig officiating. Pallbearers included Jack Trenter, Robert Fisher, Kenneth Luck, Wayne Trenter, Bernard Brooks and Vern Distin. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery.
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John
Ruth E.) Luck
Finland Chapel
James Kinzig
Jack Trenter
Robert Fisher
Kenneth Luck
Wayne Trenter
Bernard Brooks
Vern Distin
Evergreen Cemetery
Morris Man Instrumental In Memorial
Gerald K. Hill and Alan S. Robertson co chair a memorial committee for Prof. Stanley H. Pierce longtime University of Illinois College of Engineering administrator. A memorial tree and plaque will be dedicated March 7 at 5 p.m. at Engineering Hall with a dinner to follow at the Illini Union.
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Gerald K. Hill
Wallace St
Stanley H. Pierce
College of Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana- Champaign
Alpha Phi Omega
Donald J. Meyer
Elgin
U. of I. Engineering
Illini Union
Alan S. Robertson
Urbana
Hill
Dean Pierce
Chicago
Austin High School
U. of S
Chicago Rapid Transit Co
Cooking Tips About Paddles and Shortening
A suggests soaking wooden paddles in ice water to chill them before using for butter balls. General advice recommends using solid white shortening that does not require refrigeration.
Edison Birthday and Quick Health Notes Column
New York AP notes Edison’s 121st birthday and his 1097 patents. It also highlights national gum consumption, ice cream, and diabetes mortality estimates linked to heart, stroke, and kidney risks.
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New York
America
Thomas Alva Edison
Kathleen
James Thurber
Tokyo
Venus
U.S
Duke of
Braintree
Dark Horse
Butcher
Galena
John Adams
James Knox Polk
US. Grant
Chester A. Arthur
Theodore Roosevelt
Florida
Goethe
GCHE Unit Hosts Meet With Mrs Gay James
The GCHE unit met on Tuesday with Mrs Gay James as host. Mrs Nancy Moore led the major lesson and Mrs Wayne McComb gave the minor lesson. Lunch was served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs McComb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Brooks
GCHE
Gay James
Nancy Moore
Wayne McComb
McCoimb
National Advisory Commission Report on Riots Urges Police Reform and Housing Action
The commission calls for expanding affordable housing with six million units over five years and immediate mass police deployment in riots. It rejects mass destruction weapons for urban areas and supports civilian review boards, community service roles for youth, and better grievance mechanisms. It criticizes media coverage and analyzes Black Power tactics, urging an end to violence and division.
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Cute
New Jersey
Newark
Black Power
Otto Kerner
Illinois
John V. Lindsay
New York
Fred R. Harris
de Okla
Edward W. Brooke
R-Mass
James C. Coreman
D-Calif
William M. McCulloch
Ohio
Charles B. Thornton
Lut+ton Industries Inc
Roy Wilkins
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
J. W. Abel
United Steelworkers Union
Katherine G. Poden
Kentucky Commerce
Llerbert Jenkins
Atlanta
Cven
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Wyler Incaflex
Liberty St
Don Caisley
Michael P. Nemetch
E. Tioga St
Allentown
Rosemarie A
James A. Gunnerson
Orville R. Gunnerson
Rte. 1
Nemetch
Allentown High School
Stuyvesant Life Insurance Co
Mily Wilkens
D. H
Whiteheads
J. McC
Dwight
Arnold Friestad
John Luck
Morris Man
Morris Aerie
the Music Makers
Joliet
P.m
Geee
Walt Disney
Dungie
Technicolor
Flash
Omomiaki
Walt Disney Productions
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