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Among the presents brought by Artajo were a lace mantilla for Mamie Eisen hower, a purebred Spanish burro and a saddle for grandson David. He left the White House with inscribed pictures of the President and First Lady, and a friendly farewell from Ike, who mustered up enough of his Army Spanish to call out: "Vaya con Dios...
...movie revolves around five thieves who plan and execute a neat robbery, using a little old lady's house as a temporary hideout. Their kindly landlady eventually discovers what the quintet actually is, but not one of the grim crooks summons enough nerve to eliminate this liability in old lace. Unable to kill her, the frantic thieves fall out. Luckily a railroad bridge is handy; bodies are dumped into passing freight trains with delightful regularity to the solemn accompaniment of pompous funeral marches...
After dessert came favors for each lady (a paper fan and a peppermint "Mamie" carnation flown in from Colorado) and presents for the guest of honor: an antique fan of mother-of-pearl and lace and Iowa steaks, which Club President Mrs. Whitney Gillilland hoped Ike might cook himself. Then all sat back to watch the 30-minute telecast on monitors spaced around the ballroom...
...Tomorrow makes womem melt their white lace collars and soak their pink handkerchiefs at the Astor. Susan Hayward gives a sensitive portrayal of the life of singer and ex-alcoholic Lillian Roth. Shows...
...south . . . It is comparatively unimportant whether the head or the feet are at the north end of the bed, but it is very important that . . . the body should lie . . . south-north or north-south." On what to wear: "A very long, pure silkworm silk nightgown, sleeveless with a lace top, wide, and so long that it trails for about eight inches on the ground when one stands up . . . no horrid draughts anywhere." On twin beds: "An invention of the devil, jealous of married bliss...