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Hat designer Mrs. John Matthews looks over several of her hat creations which will be worn in the Little Theatre benefit production of "Hello, Dolly!" (News Tribune photos) Jefferson City woman designs 'Dolly' costumes POST TftllUNE, City, WtAwtfay, JWM 1973 Ann Landers says Mother displaced On Broadway and in Hollywood, costume design is an integral part of any production. And, costume designers are rewarded well for their work to enhance a show. in a a productions such as the Jefferson City's Little Theater summer staging of "Hello. Dolly!" it is always a problem to find a person who is capable of i i and executing costumes.

Especially, when those costumes require not only a series of outfits for various production numbers, but a color blend which will suit the scenic designer's concept of the play. The Little Theatre found just the person with the talents they needed Mrs. Paul McGrath, 2807 Sue Dr. Mrs. McGrath designed the costumes for the show and personally selected the material and trimmings from local yardgood stores.

As a guide Mrs. McGrath used historical costume books, photos from the show and a combination of patterns. The show is set in the 1890's ribbons, laces and bows were the rage. Leg of mutton sleeves prevailed and elegant dresses were designed with trains and bustles. Each of these elements has been incorporated in Mrs.

McGrath's designs. Even though she was assisted by a large group of seamstresses, Mrs. McGrath made all of Dolly's five costumes herself. She says the most interesting challenge was the elaborate traditional red dress which Dolly, Mrs. Michael Riley, wears in the famous "Hello, Dolly!" scene at the beginning of the second act.

Before selecting materials for the dress, Mrs. McGrath had to consult with Pat Murray of the Cork Opera House in Ireland, who designed the sets. Murry had definite ideas for the colors to be used in the scene. The dress is made basically of a medium red satin over which there is a front panel of hot pink satin embroidered with black imported beading and sequins with gold filigree trim. Black silk fringe is used on Newcomers hold graduation Mrs.

Robert Buell. Mrs. Tom Collier and Mrs. Charles Whitehead graduated from Evening Newcomers Tuesday night at the club's regular dessert meeting at the Governor Hotel. Other members who graduated but who could not attend because of summer activities include: Mrs.

Bill Bakeberg, Mrs. Harry Boyd, Mrs. Jack Butler, Mrs. Edwin DeMerrell, Mrs. Gary Hogg, Mrs.

James Kliethermes, Mrs. Ronald Mueller, Mrs. Larry Schepers. Mrs. J.

C. Stock, Harriet Waldo and Dr. Ann Wells. When a woman has been a i Newcomers for two years, she is graduated from the club and is eligible to join the sister clubs. Omega (meets in the evening) or X-Club (meets during the day).

Both Omega and X-Club will contact each graduate personally about joining one of these groups. Mrs. Lewis Mesta, president of i Newcomers, introduced these joining members: Alma Haverkort, Mrs. i Stevens, Mrs. Bill Broyles, Mrs.

Tim Alexander, Mrs. Larry Francis and Mrs. William R. Fields. Mrs.

Mesta introduced Mrs. Mike Terry, who will serve the remainder of the year as the group's vice i replacing Mrs. Gary Mayfield who recently moved to Columbia. Mrs. Terry introduced these first-time visitors: Nancy Botsch, Mrs.

Neil Casey, Mrs. Ted May, Mrs. Melvin Rail, Mrs. Marvin Mantyk, Mrs. Robert L.

Morrison, Mrs. Robert Johnston, Mrs. John Short, Mrs. Bruce Blomgren. Mrs.

Perry Roberts. Mrs. Richard Clement, Mrs. A. a Rciss and Janet Burrichter.

Mrs. Phil Richeson, social a i a a Births Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. James Ray Underwood, New BloomfieM, Tuesday at St. Mary's Health Center.

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Mitchel W. Arnold, California, Tuesday at St. Mary's Health Center.

plans for a Family Picnic for all Evening Newcomers, their families and invited guests to be at 4:30 p.m. July 1 at Memorial Park. Each family should bring a large salad, casserole or vegetable dish and SI. The club will provide drinks, table service and a i cream. Volleyball, horseshoes, badminton and swimming will be included in the afternoon's activities.

Members are to call Mrs. Richeson, 635-9544, for further information. Mrs. Mesta thanked the square dance committee, headed by Mrs. Wayne Sharp and Mrs.

John Storey, and the lauau committee, headed by Mrs. Roland White and Mrs. Mike Terry, for the socials held in April and June. Joe Priesmeyer, a i show chairman, thanked the more than 65 Evening Newcomers who helped present the annual fashion show. May 15 at Ramada Inn.

She reported that more than 450 persons attended and that a portion of the proceeds were turned over to the Sheltered Workshop's building fund drive for use in purchasing tables and chairs. Upcoming events in the Activities Division include: Couples Bridge Marathon. Mrs. William Griffon is chairman for the 1973-1974 season. Interested couples should contact her at 634-3180.

Tennis: Enthusiasts meet twice a week, including mixed doubles. Arrangements are being made for tournaments for interested persons. Further information may be obtained from Mrs. Connie Johnson. 635-3506.

Couples Duplicate Bridge: This group needs substitutes. For further information, call Thomas a i 635-8304. Golf: Golfers will be playing once a week with a group of their choice. After handicaps are established, a tournament will be scheduled. Mrs.

Roger Nail, 634-2483, should be con tactcd regarding golf. Barbecue Club: The next meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Terry, Oakwood. on July fi for all members of the barbecue club.

Dolly's dress Dear Ann Landers: I cried over this problem until my eyes looked like two prunes. Please help me. I had a fairly good marriage until our adopted daughter was five years old. I knew then that she had taken over my husband and I was out of the picture. 1 told my husband how I felt but he laughed and said I was imagining things.

When she was ten she announced she was going to marry a man just like Daddy. From that time on my life has been an unbearable hell. I can't trust the two of them in the same room alone. At the dinner table she takes off her shoes and inns her feet up and down her father's pants leg. When they watch TV together they hold hands.

I give her all the money she needs but he slips her more. I could write a book about what these two have done to me but I think you have the picture. I offered to go with my husband to a marriage counselor but he refuses. Tell me what to do before I murder these two snakes. Displaced a I suggest i a immediately.

The overtones of i i a problems are apparent even at this distance. Get going. Dear Ann Landers: I work part-time for a veterinarian a I pets. Especially cats. Several strays have wandered into my A well-meaning neighbor is causing me grief.

All my cats are neutered. After this operation cats have a tendency to gain weight. If they are fed properly their weight can be kept under control. This is what I'm writing about. My next-door neighbor feeds my cats and they are getting fat.

I don't want to cut down on what I give them at home because they need nutritional foods. She gives them mostly scraps. I want my cats tc live a long time, and extra fat is not good forthei- Please print my letter, not only for my neighbor but for others who think they are being kind. I have yet to meet a pet owner who wanted a neighbor to feed his animals. Thanks, Ann.

Name Withheld Dear N.W.: Here's your letter for all people who feed the neighbor's pets. (It would never occur to me to do such a thing. Do I have a problem?) Dear Ann Landers: Six months ago three of my husband's business associates were involved in a financial mess. There were overtones of graft, bribery, extortion, i a a i everything that goes into a very smelly court case. My husband's picture appeared in the paper, along with the rest.

Although he was completely vindicated of all charges, people still remember it and it's maddening that they don't have the facts straight. Two of the women I play cards with bring up the incident regularly and I find it very upsetting. Will you please supply me with some sample sentences to shut them up? Thank you -Still Guilty By Association Dear S.6.: You don't rwtd sample sentences. You need new friends. People who dig up old bones of this kind art not well-intentioned.

Call a spade a spade and throw in the deck with these dollies. Martha Lankford 8964145 Mrs. Paul McGrath, costume designer for the "Hello, Dolly!" gives a final check to the dress that will be worn by Dolly in the opening scene of the show being staged July 26, 29 and 30 at Richardson Auditorium. One of Mrs. McGrath's daughters designed the parasol to complement the dress.

the cap sleeves and around the hern of the dress which is completed with a deep red velvet train, made from more than four yards of material. a teen-age daughters, Cindy and Paula also got into the sewing action. Cindy cut out many of the patterns and Paula decorated more than 20 parasols which are used as accents to the dresses in the show. amen Mrs. Sue Norfleet, Women's Page Editor Showers honor brides-elect Carol Rackers Miss Carol Rackers was honored recently with a bridal shower hosted by Mrs.

Alvin J. Raithel, Emily Raithel, Chris Raithel and Brenda Raithel. Game prizes were awarded to Miss Irma Raithel and the honoree. Miss Rackers and David Roling will be married June 30 at St. Francis Xavier Church, Taos.

Marcia Cole Mrs. D. L. Eichelbergerand Mrs. James C.

Eichelberger entertained with a brunch and bridal shower to honor Miss Marcia Cole. The party was held at the D. L. Eichelberger home, 109 Ridgeway Dr. Mrs.

Anthony Spacek, Kansas City, was an out-of-town guest. Special guest was Mrs. R. S. Cole, paternal grandmother of the bride.

Miss Cole and Cliff Spacek will be married in August. Couple observes 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Oscar J. Stratman, Tipton, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday with an open house for friends and relatives from 2 to 5 p.m.

at the Tipton Country Club. Mr. and Mrs. Stratman were married June 24,1923, at Marshall. She is the former Mona Mildred Tracy.

The has one a Mrs. i i a Dawson, Tipton, and three grandchildren. Karhy Schmutzler Miss Kathy Schmutzler was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Jo Forbister and Mrs. Judy Mankin.

The party was held at the Mankin home, 2924 Mohawk Rd. Game prize winners were Mrs. Jeannette Branch, Miss a Raithel a honoree. Mrs. Leonard Sch- mother of the bride-elect, assisted with serving.

i a Thomas Cremer will be married Aug. 4 at Immaculate Conception Church. Barbara Peters Miss Julie Hammen and Miss Cheryl Gladden entertained with a linen shower to honor Miss Barbara Peters. Game prize winners were Mrs. Stella Palmer.

Mrs. Marialycc Smith and Mrs. Wolters. Miss Peters also was honored with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Wanda King and Mrs.

Ruth Wer- denhause. The bride-elect's family and school friends attended a shower for her in St. Joseph hosted by Mrs. Christine Erdley. Miss Peters will be married July 7 to Ron Smith at Concord Baptist Church, Jefferson City.

Local women who worked on Mrs. McGrath's sewing committee include: Gala Allen, Sue Anusbigian, Mary Lou AuBuchon, Carol Beach, Judy Brooks, Cheryl Broyles, Phyliss Cook. Sandy Cordell, Donna Evert, Jo Gillespie, Pam Hawks, Beatrice Kliegel, Elaine Mueller, Gloria Owen, Nadine Opie, Lucille Reeves, Sue Renner, Rosemary Rieke, Scotty Snow, Fern Spears and Betty Swenson. Mrs. McGrath's dress desig- ns in the show will be com- plemented by hats designed 3 by Mrs.

John Matthews to co-ordinate with the costumes. With the use of plumes, rib- bons, flowers, fruits and Si feathers, her creations add to Si the costume plot of the show, The show requires over 50 I Alferman, I Schaeperkoetter exchange vows Miss Mary Jane Alfermann a I a married June 2 in a 3 p.m. nuptial mass at St. Francis Borgia Church, Washington. The Rev.

Thomas Carolan officiated at the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund J. Alfermann, Washington.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard 0. Schaeperkoetter, Mt. Sterling.

costumes for women, and when the Little Theatre investigated renting both men's and women's costumes they found the cost was close to $5,000. Although many of the men's costumes had to be rented, they were chosen to co-ordinate with the women's dresses. The musical comedy will be presented at Richardson Auditorium on June 28, 29 and 30. Proceeds from the show i be donated to the Y.M.C.A. MILO H.

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