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Show I Chapter study focuses on first ladies Party in- troduced her guest, Mrs. Ann Anglesey, and also displayed a beautiful king size quilt she had made to sell. Mrs. Cleo Dixon, program chairman, turned the time over to Mrs. Mary Parsons to present two cultural programs for the evening. The first lesson was on the lives of Hannah Hoes Van Buren, wife of the eighth president, and Anna Symmes Harrison, wife of the ninth president. The phrase O.K. was coined by supporters to Martin Van Buren in his bid for the presidency. Mrs. Van Buren died 18 years prior to his election. Mrs. Harrison was ill at the time of her husbands inauguration and was unable to accompany him to Washington, D.C. Just as she was preparing to join him one month later, she learned of his death. First Ladles The second lesson presented interesting highlights into the lives of Letital Letitia Christian Tyer and Julia Garner Tyler, first and second wives of John Tyler, and Sarah Childress Polk, wife of James Polk, eleventh president. Mrs. Polk served as confidential secretary to her husband, perhaps the only first lady to do so. Members were given a tour of their hostesss beautiful home and then were served delicious refreshments. The second meeting of November was held at the home of Mrs. Sharon Hancey with president Ruby Godfrey conducting. Program Chairman Jean Davis introduced Mrs. Shirley Haynie who presented the cultural program on Elizabeth Kortright Monroe, wife of James Monroe, the fifth president and whose influence helped to save the life of Madame Lafayette during the French Revolution. One of her important achievements as first lady was the redecorating of the which was White House burned during the War of 1812. Louisa Johnson Adams, wife of John Quincy Adams, the sixth president, was a popular and gracious leader of Washington - society. Rachel Donelson Robards Jackson, wife of Andrew Jackson, had much undue scandal surrounding her marriage and she died after his election and was buried in the white satin gown which was designed for his inauguration. Gifts were exchanged and each member crew a new secret sister for the coming year. Refreshments were served by the hostess. By Ruth Phone the has such a shiney "Rudolph reindeer, nose. 723-622- If you take a close look around lot of Rudolphs going about their daily work. There are other symptoms, too. Dull, watery eyes and dry chappy lips are the visible signs. In addition, theres the throbbing headache, and aching arms and legs. Im sure by now youve guessed Im talking about the common cold. Youll agree that the culprit is nothing to be sneezed at. (Pardon the pun). With all our modern know-hoscience hasnt been able to come up with anything to stop it. They say it has too many disguises. So, we continue to sniffle and sneeze and pass it around with ease. Webster describes it as an acute infection of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, caused by a virus. Its a well known fact that if you see a doctor it lasts about seven days and if you don't it lasts about a week. So, if you're one youll see a those of red-nose- 9 California. They visited in Yuba City with her sister Mrs. Oralee Brooks and family. After several days there they went on to Walnut Creek where they picked up his sister Charlotte Ferry and brought her to Utah where she will spend the holidays with her mother Mrs. Charlotte Ferry, and a sister Mrs. Vesta Ferry of Tremonton. red-nose- d Were Hospitalized had a pleasant chat with Mrs. Alice Warren yesterday and learned she is convalescing at home following a stay in a local hospital where she underwent surgery. The many friends of Mrs. Loverda Lee will be interested to know that she is convalescing at the Temple Gardens at 41 South Ninth East in Salt Lake City. She is having therapy there to aid her recovery from a broken hip. I Hamilton drug store aching d too. Visit family Mrs. Joseph Reeder has returned from Lexington, Ky. where she went to visit her and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Don (Jane) Allen. He is attending the University of Kentucky where he is working on a masters degree in the Industrial Art department. She spent two weeks with them. She reports that they love Kentucky and she was so impressed with the beautiful green rolling hills. Mrs. Glen Valentine has spent a week and a half in Denver, Colo. She went there to stay with her granddaughter Kathy Ann Valentine while her son and Mr. and Mrs. daughter-in-lason-in-la- Gerald vacationing Valentine in . Arizona . were and Mexico. - ' Christmastime means dolls to Mrs. Steven (Sue) Jensen of Brigham City, even though shes a grownup mother with four children of her own. Beginning in August this year, Sue has served as Santas helper in creating pretty little outfits for at least 38 dolls that will delight big and little girls alike during this holiday season. Some of the dolls were just made single outfits, but some were provided with as many as 14 complete outfits in wardrobes fit for a princess. Each little outfit is exquisitely sewed, finished, made changeable with buttons and snaps, and prettied with decorative lace, tapes and appliques. Cuts Patterns Sue makes her own patterns for the dolls by folding a paper sack and taping it to the center of the dolls body and then taking measurements. For others who might have tried it, though, it must be confessed that Sues a professional at pattern-makin- She is a graduate in fashion design from the Los Angeles college, where she studied primarily for the Trade-Technic- Celebrate Christmas victims just remember those sage words that have come to us from the ancients "this too shall pass away. Now pull up that easy chair and get your box of tissues handy and well chat awhile on Party Line. If you have to take time out to sneeze, thats fine e Travel California Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Ferry are home again after a trip to is busy Thursday, December 13, 1973 dressing dolls at home Line Preceptor Theta members of Beta Sigma Phi drove to Perry to the home of Mrs. Ada Hewlett for the first meeting of November. President Ruby Godfrey conducted the business meeting. Joyce Jensen Santas helper BOX ELDER JOURNAL, Brigham City, Utah em- ployees from Tooele, Roy, Brigham City and Tremonton and their partners gathered at the Red Baron Tuesday night for their annual store party. There were 91 on hand for dinner and bunco which A followed. delightful smorgasbord was served amid the colorful holiday atmosphere. Four door prizes were given and four bunco prizes, gifts were exchanged and gifts from the mangement distributed to each employee there. The office staff was in charge of arrangements. The traditional Christmas party for members and their families of a local study group was held recently. The group traveled to the two local nursing homes where they distributed small Christmas remembrances and sang carols. A program was presented by members annd children and a singing group under the direction of Mrs. Herm Hadfield sang and assisted Santa Claus in distributing gifts. Mrs. Phyllis Owen was in charge of arrangements. The A. Gorin Steeds are heading the group this year. Those on hand for the party were the Foster Sorensens, Don Calls, Herm Hadfields, Melvin Pearts, Mrs. Owen, Jerry Twitchells, and K. B. Olsens, along with members of each family. background. g pattern-cuttin- She went on to Brigham Young University, but reports that she just earned her MRS degree there! Some dressmakers would despair of her working conditions, for she's surrounded by Alison, age six; Mary, age five; Andy, age three; Matt, age ten months; and a funny little black dog named Cinder as she sews in her kitchen or living room. Really an Asset Actually, Sue finds that the little girls are really an asset in her business since she often calls upon daughter Mary for advice on what a little girl would want in the way of a wardrobe or styles for a particular doll. Many of the little outfits have been drawn by Mary, who is also developing a talent at sewing. Alison con- five-year-o- ld tributes her baby-sittin- g abilities to the home project, as well as offering her advice on wardrobe ideas. And mother Sue says that theyre the real experts since dolls are really for little girls, anyway. In dressing a doll, Sue takes into account the age and interests of the child so that the clothing can be suitable for easy dressing for littler girls and for the more realistic play of older girls. Little tricks like snaps underneath the buttons, elastic and other factors make the outfits very practical. Getting Started Sue started her "business by accident. Her mother wrote that she was sending a particular type of doll to the two little girls for Christmas about four years ago, and Sue wanted to have pretty outfits for the dolls for Christmas Day. She borrowed a matching doll from a neighbor in order to cut patterns, with the agreement that shed make some clothes for the borrowed doll, too. The neighbor was impressed the pretty clothes and Sues advertising is purely word of mouth as other mothers have seen the lovely outfits. This year shes ordered large quantities of snaps, tiny buttons, pretty trims and other with specialty items from a mailorder company in addition to the fabric and remnants she buys for dolls. With that many dolls around. Sue finds that an doll is about the most fun to dress although she dislikes sewing for the fashion teen-agtypes and prefers little girl and baby H E LPE R Sue Jensen is pictured in her "native habitat" at this time of as she completes a wardrobe tor her 38th doll this season in the company of year doll experts Alison and Mary who pass judgement on the wardrobe her of the dolls. for many styles SANTA'S -- ly e dolls. Some Hazards Her biggest "hazard in the doll designing trade is the knobs on the backs of dolls, the boxy fronts on some of the talking dolls, and mechanical dolls with very restricted leg or arm movements. They require special styling in order to look natural since most people just dont have knobs and Special attention is paid to being sure that the outfits are constructed so that the dolls arm and leg movements and shapes wont tear the pretty little outfits. Most of the outfits Sue makes are everyday baby wardrobes or little girl costumes, although some want storybook pull-string- s. characters, costumes, costumes. Halloween formals or period One of her favorites is an Anne Boleyn doll she dressed in a period costume for a girl, and she also dressed a group of dolls that a neighbor had received as a child in costumes of the period in which they were new dolls. Chapter enjoys modern drama Preceptor Epsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the home of Evelyn Daines. The lesson Color Your Life was given by with Drama Edna Jeppesen. Todays drama in the theater, television and movies was discussed and compared with that of years past. Outstanding actors and actresses and plays which members had seen were discussed. Social chairman Lillian Felt invited members and their husbands to the annual Christmas party to be held on Dec. 19 at Maddox Ranch house. Closing ritual was repeated, with hostess gifts won by Leah Barker and Lillian Felt. Most customers, however, recognize Sues sense of fashion and let her use her imagination (and that of her two little girls) in creating wardrobes for the dolls. Free gift wrapping Free mail w rapping VIVIANE WOODWARD COSMETIC CONSULTANT from Salt Lake City WILL DE AT PALMERS Friday Evening - all day Saturday her solve your beauty problems Let COMPLETE LINE OF FRAGRANCES COSMETICS BATHING DELIGHTS SKIN CARE PRODUCTS Call ahead for facial appointments EXCELLENT CHRISTMAS GIFTS For children and the man in your life too. AT PALM JEMMY Add spice to her sleep scene with Gossard Artemis dreamwear of Antron III A. Sleek pajamas, 15. B. Sleeveless long gown, 13. C. Tailored robe of warmest Dacron polyester and nylon fleece, 30. D. Luxurious quilt robe, 30. E. Sleeveless shift, 10. Matching scuffs, 5. Square dancers enjoy potluck holiday dinner Golden Spike Swingers square dance group held its, Christmas party on Monday, Dec. 9, at the Community Center. A delightful potluck dinner was enjoyed by all present, and gifts were exchanged during an evening of fun and square dancing. Master Caller Roy Westley and his wife Lucille were hosts for the event, and the hall was gaily decorated in Christmas style with the holiday theme also carried out in table decorations. An exceptionally large group numbering 36 was present for the party, with an invitation to anyone interested in square dancing extended for the regular Monday night activities. Interested persons may 1 for further incall formation on the free square dance program. Sorority holds couples event Xi Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi enjoyed a party on Dec. 8 with their husbands at the home of Teddy Lou Call. The event was in the form of a Las Vegas" night and each person was issued play money for an evening of testing their luck at various games to determine the big winners of the evening. A buffet dinner was served as part of the pleasant social occasion for the chapter. The group met on Dec. 5 at the home of Carlene Richards for a regular business meeting. Billy N. Jensen, owner-managof the Child Development Center, was guest speaker on the topic of methods of education. He talked on the various stages of child er development and successful parent responses. A special welcome was extended to Loretta Jones, a transfer member from Salt Lake City who has moved here with her to be husband of Gambles store. Sushi or sashimi are Japanese delicacies whose main ingredients are slices of uncooked fish. bite-size- d PRESENTS AWARD-Le- ah Barker, president of Preceptor Epsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, presents a silver and crystal bowl to Deone Lichtenstein in observance of her 25th year of membership in the organization. Local woman feted by Beta Sigma Phi Deone of Lichtenstein Preceptor Epsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi was presented with a silver and crystal bowl by the chapter in observance of her 25th year of membership in the international organization. Leah Barker, to please Mens SOCKS chapter 1.50 value president, also read a letter of commendation from the SPECIAL sororitys international headquarters and announced that Mrs. Lichtenstein was now a life member of the group. in First joining Epsilon chapter Mrs. City, Brigham Lichtenstein then progressed to the Xi Alpha and Preceptor Epsilon, along with holding almost every other office in each of the chapters to which she has belonged and serving as chairman of countless projects through the years. HALLMARK CARDS Boxed or Singles ladies TRICOT GOWNS MACKS PHARMACY 97 South Main 47 South Main, Brigham City Lakaviaw Shopping Cantor, Clearfield SHOP BLOCKS f Man. thru M. :10 e.m. tlB Saturday f:S0 am SSI pm i pm |