Grosse Pointe Girl Engaged to Bernard H Rothgery
Sharon Mae Fathers of Grosse Pointe Mich is engaged to Bernard Hal Rothgery son of Mr and Mrs Hal Rothgery of Grafton. The couple announced at Christmas dinner. Sharon Mae attended Grosse Pointe High School and Michigan State Normal College. Bernard Hal Rothgery attended Riverside Military Academy and is at Michigan State University. No wedding date set.
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Wendell Fathers
Grosse Pointe
Mich
Sharon Mae
Bernard Hal Rothgery
Hal Rothgery
Sunshine Ct
Grafton
Miss Fathers
Grosse Pointe High School
Michigan State Normal College
1956 Furniture Prices Expected Higher Amid Material Costs
Chicago reports Gen. Lawrence H. Whiting predicts 1956 furniture prices will rise due to higher foam rubber and steel costs. He cites strong winter market prospects beginning January 9 at the Furniture Mart, with shipping up 21 percent in the first nine months of 1955 and many manufacturers sold out. Whiting notes the 1956 look favors transitional styles and a continued rise of modern designs, with French provincial and other periods following in demand.
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Chicago
Lawrence H. Whiting
Gmeritirs Mart
Whiting
Furniture Mart
Secrets Of Charm Exercises For Youthful Limberness
A fitness column outlines daily routines to restore flexibility and grace for women. It highlights leg swings, trunk curling, and arm sweeps, plus a sample two part exercise and a later note on briefer routines. A reader consultation offer promotes a Dance Through A Week plan and a request for copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secrets of Charm
Swirling Hairdos Predicted For 1956 By Beauty Experts
New York and Omaha fashion notes forecast 1956 beauty trends with short swirl styles, 3D looks, pastel colors and returning hair ornaments. Stylists expect updos echoing WWII lines, deeper flair to create dimension, and bleached hair tinted to metallic shades to match dress tones.
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Omaha
Gaude Smith
Smith
New York
Joan Kakos Engaged to William E Foss in Elyria
The engagement of Miss Joan M. Kakos and William E. Foss is announced. Kakos, daughter of Mrs. Alex Kakos, resides at 1501 West Griswold Road and is a Red Cross member connected with Marshal's Drug Store. Foss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Foss, is a Elyria Manufacturing Corp. graduate from Elyria High in 1953.
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Joan M. Kakos
Alex Kakos
West Griswold Rd
William E. Foss
Earl Foss
Hillard
Miss Kakos
Clearview High School
St. Agnes Church
She 1
Red Cross
Marshal's Drug Store
Elyria High School
Elyria Manufacturing Corp
Betty Hilovsky Fetes Bridal Shower Hosts Ann Radican Ann Huffman
Miss Betty Hilovsky honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Miss Nancy Radican and Miss Ann Huffman at the Radican home 1202 Middle Ave. Guests enjoyed a cocktail party bingo gifts and a dessert course. Hilovsky, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mathew Hilovsky of 419 West River St, will wed Claude E Nicolay January 7 at Sacred Heart Church with Radican as maid of honor and Huffman as brides maid.
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Nancy Radican
Ann Huffman
Betty Hilovsky
Radican
Middle Ave
Banco
Betty
Miss Hilovsky
Mathew Hilovsky
West River St
Claude E. Nicolay
Sacred Heart Church
Miss Huffman
Florence Simonds Engaged To Marry Ohio State Senior
Florence Louise Simonds the Ohio State University Home Economics graduate and Medina County Home Demonstration Agent is engaged to Robert L. Benson a senior in the College of Agriculture at Ohio State University. Mr and Mrs Sterling W Simonds announce the nuptials to be scheduled later in Tarrell Ohio and Ridge Road Westlake address.
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Sterling W. Simonds
Center
Ridge Rd
Westlake
Florence Louise
Robert L. Benson
Tarrell
Ohio
Simonds
School of
Home Economics
Ohio State University
Agricultural Extension Service
Medina County
Benson
Daniel Benson
College of Agriculture
Columbus
Dior Lingerie Lines Stir Paris Fashion
Dior eyes women’s intimate spaces as bed linen and accessories join Paris fashion scene. The designer’s products may soon be part of a fashionable lady’s boudoir, signaling a shift in household style.
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Dior-labeted
Paris
Ins
Hus
Christian Dior
Food supply outlook for 1956 and dairy trends
New York reports on the 1956 food bill projection at about 71 billion dollars, up from 68. The Agriculture Department predicts meat supplies will be at least as large as 1955, milk output may reach a record high, and poultry remains plentiful. Canned frozen and dried fruits are expected to be slightly higher in the first half of the year.
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Far East
New York
Reece
Dior
Departments of Agriculture
Sland Commerce
America
GMA
Paul Willis
Aariculture
Agriculture Department
New Year Menu Tips and Punch Table Decorations
A dated recipe and party planning column suggests pork roast timing 325 degrees with larg e cuts and optional sauerkraut or cabbage for luck. It offers cocktail snacks to suit a reducing diet and describes a decorative football field theme for a punch table with orange juice, marshmallows, and pennants for New Year festivities.
Paris Fashion Women Of Churches At Work
Mrs. Clay Crace hosted 12 members of Division D of the Lake Avenue Congregational Church at 610 Cornell Ave. Tuesday evening. Reports were given, hospital hostess service continued, and tickets were to be sold for Playmakers productions as a fund raiser. A gift exchange occurred and the next meeting at 148 Jerrol Ct. on Jan. 24 was set with sales tax stamps to be collected.
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Clay Crace
Lake Avenue
Harland Wilcox
Jerrol Ct
Dior bed linens feature lace trim and satin finishes
A lilac pillow slip edged with valencienne lace, a firecracker shaped neck pillow, satin and velvet bed sets, and embroidered white satin covers with pink roses are described. Dior adds mahogany bed tables with refined labels to complete Madame Dior’s luxury bedroom ensemble.
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Dior
Madame
Yellow Dominates Home Decor Trends in New York Show
The latest decor craze features yellow in multiple rooms. From ming yellow backgrounds in oriental modern bedrooms to pale citron accents on nails and curtains, designers mix yellows with golds and olives for bright, cohesive looks across living spaces.
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New York
Dillard To Address PTA Unit At Franklin School
Dillard of the Cleveland Indians Public Relations staff will speak at Franklin PTA Fathers Night. He known for Olympic success and world track records will discuss "The 196 Cleveland Indians" and sports topics at 3 p.m. All interested in sports invited.
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Cleveland Indians
Franklin Pta
Dillard
United States
PTA
Grandma Fashion Model At 75 Defies Beauty Parlor Trend
Milwaukee grandmother Mrs. Fred Welke, 75, claims to be the nation’s oldest fashion model and plans to work until 80. She models at a Milwaukee department store, cooks, cleans, and gardens, and advises older women to wear appropriate fashions and avoid looking too young.
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Grandma
Milwaukee
Wis
Fred Welke
Ella Welke
Brass trends boost 1956 decor with brass inlay and lamps
New York fashion notes highlight brass as a popular decorating metal in 1955. Brass touches border tables and use as leg supports align with an Oriental look, while sales talks and beauty routines emphasize simple care. A model cites avoiding salons and preferring soap and water.
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Mtass
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Carpenter
Florence Simonds
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Evelyn Andrews
Orner
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Uae
Amun Pie
Irene Netz
Women of Churches
Harrison Dillard
Rehild
Mrs. Welke
Green Gable
Albert
Agnes Mazarelle
Elyria
Oberlin
TS Libbey
Pilsner
Libbey
Granada
Seville
Day's Hardware
Broad Street
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