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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1957

Page

3

Prominent Designer Del Mar dress pattern and home advice

A Raleigh Register pattern notice promotes Pattern A690 for a halter dress with an Empire silhouette and a bloused-back jacket in denim or white linen options. It lists sizing 10 through 18, yardage, and mailing details. A separate item warns homeowners to plan landscaping to accommodate air conditioning equipment and central heating systems.

Mercury del Mar Empire Van'il Hava

Missionary Society Names New Officers

New officers of the Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church were announced at a Wednesday meeting in the church lower auditorium. The slate includes Mrs. James Patton as first vice president and Mrs. George Stallings as vice president of Christian service, among others. a New Year gathering is planned for April 12 at Memorial Baptist Church.

Women’s Missionary Society The First Baptist Church James Patton Rirs French Davis George Stallings Christian Service Charles Earehart Jr Jove Gil D. W. MacAlister White Cross Calvin Moore Christian Social Relations Kermit Locke Efleen Hamilton T. V W. Hutchinson Alber Allen, Jr Fellowship Guild Earl Hall W. A. Thompson Nathan Lilly J. J. Bowling Paul Hutchinson D. T. Keatley Jr Ben Shrewsbury H. M. Jernigan Julia Ann Casey Mary Carpenter Carlos Gunnoe L. ¢. Gwinn A. F. Bryson Cirjcle No.6 Carmel Rambeau R. C. Pennington Thailand C. F. Ratliff Memorial Baptist Church E. ©. Snider

Community Group Plans Spaghetti Supper on March 30

The Oak Grove Pleasant Hills Community Group met in Via's basement to finalize a spaghetti supper at Via's basement on March 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. Mrs. Marcial Feijo will prepare enough spaghetti for at least 200 servings, and a committee includes Mrs. Bob Daniels Mrs C D Hatcher Mrs V D Hatcher Mrs Ezra Deck Mrs George Pugh and Mrs Margaret Minor.

Oak Grove Pleasant Hills Via Eccles Road Marcial Feijo Bob Daniels C. D. Hatcher V. D. Hatcher Ezra Deck George Pugh Margaret Minor

Woman's Place in The Economy

Nelen B Siaffer argues women are a fixed, growing factor in the national economy. Projections show a rising female labor force driven by demand, with 26.2 million women expected at work by 1955 and future growth across age groups and professional roles.

Nelen B. Siaffer Secretary of Labor Labor Mitchell Labor Department I Ncfease Census Bureau

Creole Sauce Omelet Delights With Poached Eggs

A vintage recipe touts Creole Sauce with omelets and English muffins. It details beating egg whites and yolks, cooking a puffed omelet in a skillet, finishing in a 325 degree oven, then topping with a spicy tomato onion pepper Creole Sauce and optional parsley.

Biochemistry May Be Cancer Cure Says Woman Doctor

Dr Edith Quimby, a leading biophysicist, says biochemistry may unlock a universal cancer cure, while radiation and surgery help in some cases. She cautions against public alarm over radiation and notes progress from 140,000 to 24 million volts in cancer research.

Nobothy Edith Quimby Dr. Quimby Shirley L. Quimby Columbia University Giocchino Failla Columbiatron Research Quimby

Pleats and Drapes Round Out Spring Dresses

Fashion notes for spring feature softer sheath silhouettes with eased waists and peg top skirts. Draping adds fullness with side or back panels and harem hems, while tailored dresses favor pleats. Empire lines use selfbands and cummerbunds, belts gain importance with bloused and shirtwaist styles.

Cherry Dessert Variation with Cherry Preserves

A jelly roll adapted with cherry preserves replaces jelly. Decorate with whipped cream tinted pink and adorn with whole cherries atop for a festive dessert twist.

Constipation remedies tout new laxative Coronain

An advertisement claims Coronain and related products moisturize and bulk the colon to relieve constipation overnight. It touts Coronain as safe for pregnancy and superior to older laxatives, offering a 60 tablet package for 98 cents.

Coronaio Coxopaip

Michelangelo Biography in Work by Irving Stone

Irving Stone, author of Van Gogh biographies, begins a Michelangelo biographical novel for Doubleday. Aimed for fall 1959, the project includes translators, researchers, and a villa base near Florence. Stone emphasizes rigorous research and plans seven drafts with a collaborative editing process.

van Gogh Irving Stone Michelangelo W. G. Rogers New York Vincent van Goh Jack London Eugene V. Debs Jessie B. Fremont Rachel Jackson John Noble Doubleday Stone Mrs. Slone Fiesale Florence Setfignano Bernard Berenson Paris Arles Auwers Rome Carrara Library’ of Congress John O'Hara MacKinlay Kanter Andrew Jackson Myzelf Rachel M's

Slim to Full Styles Have Softer Airs This Spring

Junior fashions lean toward soft silhouettes with new fabrics and colors. Slim and full shapes, raised waistlines, capelets, and detachable capes appear across dresses, suits, coats, and jackets. Soft shoulder lines, dolman sleeves, and brass buttons complete the youthful, rounded look.

Leather Styles Shape Spring Fashion Scene

Leather dominates the spring style scene with full length coats short jackets and car coats in suede and grain. New leather capes and cape like coats appear with gathers and slant pockets. Suede now moves beyond country wear while colors range from beige to brown bright shades and stark black and white contrasts. Leather jackets offer versatile looks from motorcycle inspired to after five trims with fur or rhinestones.

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