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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1961

Page

3

Marilyn Monroe Trends In Movie Star Clothes At New York Show

New York designer John Moore predicts Marilyn Monroe may skip his spring line. He notes his collection centers on princess and tunic silhouettes with short jackets, fagoting, bias cuts, black and white schemes, and polka dot silk prints. Moore emphasizes clothes suited for a movie star image.

New York UPI John Moore Marilyn Monroe Moore Marilyn Talmack, Inc

Woman Has Unsqne Job Eating Candy Chief Taster at Loft's Candy Plant

New York profile of Margaret Lenahan, 28 years at Loft's, earning a five figure salary tasting daily. She samples up to 100 candies and two pounds weekly, tests ingredients, and compares with rivals, while maintaining a slim 143 pounds.

Frederick M. Winship New York UPI Margaret Lenahan Miss Lenahan Colleen Europe England Lenahan Loft’s United States Loft

Award Winning Designer Debuts Obi Silhouette in New Collection

New York fashion writer notes Jacques Tiffeau’s spring 1962 Monte Sano & Pruzan show features the obi silhouette inspired by kimono design. He emphasizes slim midriff emphasis, roomy kimono length sleeves, back yokes for width, and crater necklines, with kneecap skirts and angular front panels shaping the line.

Obi Silhouette Tiffeau France Monte Sano & Pruzan

Ardanti A559 Pattern for Misses Sizes 10 18

Advertises Printed Pattern A559 with a cone shaped flared dress and a matching jacket. Describes fabrics and styling, notes available in Misses sizes 10 to 18, and lists yardage for size 16 and jacket. Provides ordering details from The Raleigh Register Pattern Department in New York.

Ardanti Raleigh Register Pattern Department P O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Maginets by Mite Te Plan a Buffet Table

A guide suggests planning a buffet with a practice run using empty dishes to avoid clutter. It emphasizes arranging items and flow to achieve a neat presentation. The piece urges testing layout before guests, ensuring accessibility and balance across the table.

Wheat decor idea blooms into market for grain art

Kansas wheat officials tout bearded wheat as decorative corsages and poodle trees for table settings. Mrs Pat Talbott of the Kansas Wheat Commission promotes wheat art from beards to wreaths, with ready-to-use stems and plaster bases for seasonal displays.

Mary Kay Flynn Hutchinson Kan NEA Pat Talbott Kansas Wheat Commission Topeka Talbott Wichita W. W. Graber Commission Graber W. First Hutchinson, N

Fresh New Concepts Offer Variety In Sportswear For Spring

Beverly Hills fashion editors previewed resort and spring sportswear designs at 11th National Press Week, highlighting a shift toward individual style. Designers present low-slung hipsters with midriff exposure, long sleeves, and varied top lengths.

Shirley Gallina United Press International Beverly Hills Calif UPD California National Press Week Beverly Wilshire Hotel

Ceil Chapman Designs Pleasant Shelter For Dame Fashion

Designer Ceil Chapman presents a pleasant shelter piece a chiffon short jacket style worn over strapless cocktail dresses. The spring 1961 collection themed Daughters of the Nile features Egyptian motifs and colors from Nile yellow to Nile green with suede shelters for warmth and opaque looks.

Ceil Chapman Gay Pauley UPI New York Chapman Niles Miss Chapman

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