Valley News from Van Nuys, California • Page 20

VALLEY NEWS Tuesday, December 13,1977 Frances Russell Kay Show's eye-opener for early shoppers OM more than 200 women who could pull themselves together BO early in the morning, the fashion showing at the new Broadway Sherman Oaks was an eye-opener. While 9 a.m. is almost too early to look at fashions presented cabaret-style, it was worth it. It was to members of the Valley Committee of the California Institute for Cancer Research. It meant money for their cause, supporting scientific research in cancer at UCLA.

why members and their friends got going so early. Besides, it gave them a good start on their Christinas shopping. "We didn't have to stop for lunch," said Eff ie Petas who was there as a guest of Ginnie (Mrs. Cliff) Thorsness of Van Nuys. The morning- began with a continental breakfast and was followed by "Curtain the fashion Happiness is: Valley photos by Chrtotie Costanzo On hand to welcome guests to CICR fashion show are Trish Shaheen, left and Marne Warwick.

show with models twirling on stage and wearing ballet shoes. And there were seats for almost all the early birds in the special walled-off section on the new Broadway's second level where there were holiday sets and theater seating. However, late-comers like Marge Mazzarella, had to look side-ways at the fashions. But Marne (Mrs. Stanley) Warwick, Valley Committee president, was on hand to welcome everyone.

And she was assisted by her committee: Doryce Rotolo, Marit Robb, Sue (Mrs. Francis Gary) Powers, Susan Bailsman, Louise Nicolai, Roberta Pawlak and Mavis Jennings. Mavis, who also is a member of the Valley Committee of the Spastic Children's League, had a bunch from that group with her including Lucille Tucker, Gwen Dahlgren and Helene Vitagliano. Marne Warwick's guests included Madelene Ben- Board members Doryce Rotolo, left, and Louise Nicolai help put fashion breakfast together. nett, Ann Carter, Rose Hoffman, Mary King, Diane Mandelbaum, Louise Parker, Mrs.

Don Rickles and Mrs. Marshall Pumphrey. Among guests of Ginnie Thorsness were Muriel Christ, Frances Greenwald, Dorothy Silvera, Hilda Sloan, Patti Williams, Kay Leeds, Gladys Rood, Edna Morris Porter, Mary Morris and more. And seeing to it that everyone received their gifts were hostesses Trish Shaheen, Barbara Starks, Mitzi Cutler, Marian Pucci, Sharon Stevens, Charmaine Wooley and Elinor Zelner. Some new members turned up, too.

Among them Millie (Mrs. Gordon) Gordon, Dixie Arminta, Linda Haskins, Frances O'Farrell and Ruth Schwartz. And longtime member Eve (Mrs. James) Di- Giuseppe turned up with guests Rose Marie Patro- nete, Judi Rose and Mrs. Owen Roizman.

It's almost too early to view fashions but Susan Brown, left, and Bemice Rickles enjoy show. With Mrs. Robb were Sue Brown, Mary Ann Ravenscroft, Beverly Mickelson, Pam Rub, Ruth Goldstein and Barbi Wilson. And the whole thing was a "sneak preview" for MeJba Mil'er, president of the Westiake Village Chapter of CICR. ana some 01 her members inc lud- ing Rose Falvoand Nancy Boggess Their chapter will benefit when new Broadway Thousand Oaks opens next February with proceeds again going to CICR Naturally, all the guests were interested when it was announced that the National Cancer Institute in Washington, D.C.

has designated the CICR at UCLA as one of the 19 comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. Making it big in a new land ByMARIKQUINN Uri Harkham is a happy man. The 29-year-old emigrant from Iraq is the happily married father of two healthy and happy sons who all make their happy home in Encino. Each weekday morning, Harkham winds his way to the California Mart, where he happily manufacturers blouses under the Jonathan Martin label. Happily for him, this year his business will gross $6 million.

Not bad for a man who woke up one morning less than three years ago with $2 in his pocket. Harkham's was never the Great American Dream come true, it is the Great Dream of America coming true. "I always wanted to come to this country," he says. with a sincerity which gives credence to-his cliche, "it's the capitol of Democracy." THREE YEARS AGO this month Harkham, his wife Sally, and son Jonathan, then 2. arrived in Los Angeles, where his aunt migrated in 1963.

The young Iraqui designer already had nine years of merchandising experience under his belt, as he and his brother had sold their creations door-to-door in their homeland. "I had to wait for my money to come from overseas," he remembers. "One Sunday in January of 1975 I woke up and realized I only had $2 in my pocket. In my heart I promised my son, 'I won't put you in this With that promise in mind, Harkman headed for downtown Los Angeles, where he used personality and potential in place of cash to rent factory space. Once his modest savings arrived, he began making samples of blouses.

"I didn't want to make dresses," he explains, "because I had a friend who made dresses. I didn't want to compete with my friend." He credits his early success as a blouse designer and manufacturer to the same formula he uses today. "I try to provide what a woman wants. Every woman I meet gives me an idea, each is a challenge. "WOMEN ARE BEAUTIFUL, anyway.

The right clothes just add to their beauty. It is a great challenge to design a beautiful blouse for a woman." The formula worked so well that by the end of that first year in America, Harkham's Jonathan Martin label landed $500,000 in sales. He also prides himself on punctual delivery to his customers, who include buyers for just about every major department store and numerous specialty shops. The Jonathan Martin line now has 110 different styles in a wide range of colors and textures. The Uri Harkham line has also expanded to 'include 2-year-old Joel.

Meanwhile, 5-year-old Jonathan is already showing artistic leanings, says his proud father. But will his two sons be encouraged to follow in their successful father's footsteps? "I don't really care what my sons decide to do in choosing a career," the designer smiles. "Just so they're happy." Where to go, What to do this weekend What's up! Find it all in the FRIDAY Tabloid WASH 'N You might never want to set your hair again. All styles and lengths' of Wash 'n Wear permanent waves. "As Easy To Do As Just Shampoo!" JOSEPH'S SCIIIOfifTYUMO Sherman Oaks 986-5166 Arcadia 447-1526 Orange 997-1193 Fullerton 879-3863 Pomona La Mirada Huntington Bch Manhattan Bch 622-8542 943-5114 963-9871 545-4535 OPEN MOM THRU FBI 8 AM TO 10 PM SAT and SUN 9 AM lo 5 PM Leslie Ray of Tarzana, left, and Randy Jean of Northridge model blouses from Encino designer Uri Harkham's Jonathan Martin line.

Leslie wears tucked front, self-ruffled smock with covered buttons, available in pink or blue floral pattern and cut from cotton. Randy Jean's Leno polyester striped shirt features notch collar and is available in powder pink, VafieyNmwphotoabyCMMtoCoalinzo' beige, white and cream. Randy Jean, left, wears an extended sleeve T-body shirt in gauze cotton with self-ribbon trim. The blouse is available in pink, blue, white, cream, yellow, rose and peach. Leslie strikes a pose in her palace crepe floral print basic shirt of polyester.

Uri Harkham beams with pride in foreground. "News you can use. Every class, you learn something new something you can use that very day to help you look your best, act your best, feel your best Here, you don't memorize a bunch of theories You learn solid ideas, i that make a big difference in your life The Promenade (Next to Robinson's) Wooland Hills 883-2761 Sherman Oaks 15139 Ventura Blvd. 789-7146 MftM tttvi coupon fof Or call: It's quicker Sounds like good news to me Please send me more ACE ADDRESS- CITY ZIP PHONE. Courses approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction Mr.

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