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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1959
Page
7
A historical overview traces cap and gown styles from medieval university robes to modern graduation attire. The piece cites industry details from Clark of Curp and Gown Co and notes color variety from white to royal shades, with gowns lasting several years and hoods warming shaved heads as a symbol of scholarship.
The United Presbyterian Women plan their June session in the church hall with a dessert at 1:30 hosted by Mrs. Arthur Bradley. The program will be presented by Mrs. Wo EL Wads worth and will introduce Mrs GW Stearns, Miss Charles Mysviia and Aies ELON, with Mrs. EL Wadsworth as host.
California state nursing association alerts hospitals and medical societies of a statewide fee adjustment for private duty nurses effective July 3 15d. Mary Primrose, president of Mendocino Lake district, notes that private duty nurses contract independently with families to provide full time care, unlike salaried hospital and clinic nurses. The DSNA section last approved the schedule at the October 1948 convention. changes since 1957 reflect economic and employment trends to maintain qualified professionals.
Mrs. Joan Heller notes community spirit for Saturday strawberry fete and carnival dedication ceremonies at Coyoteam. Ida Davis leads strawberry shortcake service with Sunday School helpers. various women oversee games, booths, and prizes including a Spanish shawl door prize by Mrs. Edward Axt.
Recent morning services at the Methodist church installed new leaders for the Woman's Soviets of Christian Service. The slate lists presidents and secretaries for numerous committees including Spiritual Life Missionary Education and Children’s Work, with chairs for Publicity Membership and Sunshine and other roles. A separate note mentions a sleepwear firm unveiling a new waistband to prevent middle bunching, marketed across its pajama lines.
Mendocino County Art Association's Valley Section, led by Mrs. Chester Cunant, prepared for the Coyote Valley Dam dedication by planning a preview and public viewings of Grace Hudson paintings. The Maxwell Galleries- loaned works will be displayed in Ukiah and at local sites Friday and Saturday, with a Thursday preview for members.
New York fashion writers forecast a humane toe shape for fall with rounder day wear styles and pointed evening shoes. Heels shift to firmer daytime styles with a trend toward stacked heels and slender stilletto silhouettes, while many expect no return to prewar fat heels. The industry notes a rising interest in mid heels and a squared look by slicing toe points.
Mom won’t be the only woman in the family to wear fur next fall. Back to school and dressy coats for little girls feature fur-fake and real trims. Sports coats use casual furs like raccoon. A fur shirt and bulky pandalke pile sweater with ribbed neck appear. Fur hats and handbags add elegance. Milliner John Frederics presents furry chapeaux in beige and caramel Japin. An appliance bought as used has about half the service life of a new one in a single household.
Patricia Williams, 18, wins Miss Sacramento becoming the first Negro finalist in a Miss America preliminary. A Grant High graduate, she sang with an improvised arrangement after the orchestra lacked her chosen piece. Born in Louisiana, moved to California at five, she aims to study music with prize money. She will compete for Miss California in June.
A dense June schedule lists Ukiah meetings and social events. Royal Arch Masons host a Henry Sp right dinner at the Masonic temple on June 2, Welcome Wagon Club and Post activities, Ukiah Newcomers Club gatherings at multiple homes and venues, a strawberry festival at Holy Trinity Episcopal church, and broader activities including bowling, pinochle, square dancing, and Elks and Rebekah lodge meetings. Details include Times, locations and contact numbers for reservations and transportation.
A recipe to elevate dinner menus with celery stuffed veal rolls. Veal slices are filled with celery onion stuffing, rolled, browned, then baked in a modern oven and served with a horseradish meat sauce. Substitutions for fish are noted.
Strawberries and cream with chiffon cake topped the Newcomers club pinochle party hosted by Mrs Joe Cavallero on Tuesday evening. High scorers were Mrs Harry Hayden and Mrs Cecie Carr while low score went to Mrs Warren Black over Mrs Donald Hayden. New Ukiah area women interested in joining are asked to contact president Mrs Sandy DeBow.
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