Designers stir with ankle length dresses in 1947
In Chicago fashion notes, UPI reports that designers introduced women's dresses nearly reaching the ankles, sparking public interest and a shift in style for the era.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1971
Page
6
In Chicago fashion notes, UPI reports that designers introduced women's dresses nearly reaching the ankles, sparking public interest and a shift in style for the era.
A catalog of auction and sale events across Iowa detailing dates, start times, and locations. Entries include items from antiques to livestock, real estate, machinery, and household goods. Notable sites: Winfield, Columbus Junction, Mt Pleasant, Washington, Keota, Kalona, Wayland, Ollie, and Wapello, with owners and venues named.
Woolson Sunday School class No 6 met at the Raymond Pickard home with 12 in attendance and barbecued chicken. Guests included Mrs Earl Manswell. September meeting planned at Clarence Ferguson home. Families from Roswell Georgia visited. several gatherings at the Ferguson and Mansell homes. A picnic at Washington Sunset Park drew about 75, with playground and swimming. Attendees included Cletus Yoder Larry Dean James Russell Ottumwa and Larry Ferguson party at Lake Rathbun. Also noted were birthday celebrations for Troy Davis and Wilford Young illness, with familial gatherings and remodeling gifts. Family get together hosted by Paul Hammes featured attendees from Orlando Richland Hedrick Batavia Fairfield and Illinois.
Pvt. Duane H Sobaski 48168 1926 Ist plt CCo 2Bn 2BDE Lt Lewis Washington 98433 ATCI Washington Evening Journal reports on Sobaski selection or listing in a 1971 issue with local military affiliations and address details.
Television guide style listing across channels 2 3 4 and 6 with programs from news movies sports talk and children shows. Highlights include News Interns A Griffith Love American Style Mannix and NFL Action among others with varied afternoon and evening slots.
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