Special Bicentennial Style Show at Franklin County Fair
Entries are still being accepted at the Franklin County Extension office for the Bicentennial Style Show to be held Thursday morning at the fair. Sue Dondlinger says the eight classes cover historic clothing from pre 1860 to old 4-H uniforms with outfits allowed to imitate originals. No prizes for classes but special prizes will go to the oldest model, oldest outfit and youngest model. Show begins at 9:30 a.m. on July 29.
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Joan Istas
Franklin County Extension Office
Grace Hocking
S. Locust
Franklin County
Ann Landers Letters on Domestic Work and Attitudes
A collection of reader questions and Ann Landers replies covering domestic workers, funerals, sun exposure, and hosting. The letters touch on grim humor about bosses, funeral directors' cooperation, tanning advice for pale complexions, and dieting etiquette at social meals, with practical guidance throughout.
High Steppin Strutters Choreographs Windsor Canadians
New York AP dancer Lee Theodore, known for Broadway dances and TV spots, has created new drill routines for the Windsor Canadians. The veterans of intercollegiate drill competitions wear red tunics, black pants, and tall bearskin hats, and perform a mix of British marching steps and American trick drill with rifle spins.
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New York
Windsor
Canada
Expert Reveals Glamour Secrets by Vivian Brown
A makeup expert, George Masters, discusses cost and skills for instant beauty, skin care, and age related changes. He notes tanning, acne, and the impact of cosmetics, offering tips on cleansing, lightweight makeup, and avoiding harsh lipstick and strong perfumes. He recalls Los Angeles and New York experiences, plus family notices from Ottawa and San Antonio.
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Vivian Brown
UP News
George Masters
Masters
New York
Marilyn Monroe
Baby Named One Month Old Today Travis Wayne Sullivan
One month old Travis Wayne Sullivan is the son of Mr and Mrs Bill Sullivan of 907 Ash. His brother Dustin is described as 345 years old. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Howard Deputy of 909 Ash and Mrs Leo Horton of California. Great grandmothers are Mrs Gladys Redee of Emporia Mrs Mary Deputy of Leonardville and Mrs Gertrude Snider of Topeka. His birth visitors included uncle aunt and cousins Mr and Mrs Howard Wayne Deputy Jeff and Matt from Long Island New York, who stayed ten days.
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Travis Wayne
Bill Sullivan
Ash
Dustin
Howard Deputy
Leo Horton
California
Gladys Redee
Emporia
Mary Deputy
Leonardville
Gertrude Snider
Topeka
Howard Wayne
Jeff
Matt
Long Island
N. Y
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Sue Dondlinger
Ann
Umbbell
Bps
P.S
Willie Washington
Willie
Ann Landers
Snow White
Snow
F.F
Ann Larders
Franklin County Action Group
Eckan Betta
True Kindred
Lynda Byrd Johnson
Doe Ann-Margret
Amy Marie
Gary Dixon
Ottawa
Robert B. Hollon
Melvin L. Dixon
Opal Hollon
San Antonio, Tex
Browning Samples
Olga Davis
St. Philip’s College
Samples
Davis
University of Texas
Alan Myers
Adam Dale
Fred Adamson
W. 6Th
Lois Myers
Rfd
Amy Adamson
Amy Dixon
Adam Myers
Jenne Helms
Anne Adams
Ottawa, Herald
West 17Th St
N.Y
King She Wallet
Kodak Paper
Gibson Discount Center
Emporia Motor Freight
Gary Hobbs
Missouri
Kansas City Power & Light Company
Kansas City
KCPL
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