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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1952
Page
2
Donald McLaughlin entered the Iowa City Veterans hospital this morning for observation and treatment. He notes about 50 patients in the ward and says he is the first patient there. He welcomes cards and letters from friends.
Homemakers plan spring wardrobes with a surge in suit variety. Fabrics include rayon, wool blends, and Biouchete from Switzerland. Shorter jackets, three quarter sleeves, collarless necklines, and textured weaves mark the season. navy remains staple with beige and rosy red accents and pastels gaining favor.
The April meeting of WSCS Circle No 10 will be hosted by Mrs Will Jones on Thursday April 10 instead of April 22. The change avoids Good Friday April 11 and keeps the circle on a convenient date.
The article advises careful suit styling to suit body type. Short wearers should watch jacket length, fuller skirts should be avoided for plump figures, and extreme styles should be avoided for long term wear.
Clarice Meek hosted a Saturday evening dinner with a bride party. Bouquets of spring flowers decorated the tables. Mrs. Emma Barnett prepared the meal. hosting and serving help came from Mrs. Harold Johnson and Mrs. I. F. Whistler. Bridge with six tables favored by Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Lester Orr, and Mrs. Howard Freshwaters who posted high scores.
The fortnightly board selects Mrs Harvey Davis as convention delegate for the General Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting at the president’s home. The event runs May 12 to 17 in Minneapolis, with registration admitting access to all meetings. County delegates were named for the April 9 county convention at Ainsworth, including Miss Davis and several wives of local officials. alternates listed.
Sorosis club gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs Herbert Campbell's home with 12 members answering roll call. They planned the county convention set for April 12 in Ainsworth. Mrs B M O Beirn presented Carmen story. officers for 1952 elected: president Mrs Joe Tobin, vice president Mrs Richard Stephens, secretary-treasurer Mrs O M O Beirn. Hostess served refreshments with help from Alice Rademacher and Helen McCreedy.
Ninety nine percent of the half million women in a home beauty course report chips out of proportion to other measurements. This drives an American budget of about $300 million yearly for corsets and girdles.
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