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tixliM.m mi WmiJm "'columnist a a 'vi3P ftosm tC3V I thtok Tmitofai to die from oretdott of iUfUon," iid Sal Taooruau. vtnat't bow I fill the dav tha lur awarded Christina Craft halt million dollars for personal dam; Met after her TV bosses demoted her for belnf. in their words, rtoo eld, unnattractlv and not deferen tial nouh to men." Nelthef.they claim, did the exude the "warmth' and Comfort" her from exuding "warmth and Mflrst I felt a certain sympathy i comfort'; even to Robert Red or the station's rights; but the orii more I thought about It, the more I Her considerable talents extend felt that It was not nnlv Mi. c.f i further than her. proboscis.

But I who Wai being insulted. We. the ueu UU at Ptaw the nose public, were too." Few of the people we dally draw assistance, advice, or even warmth and comfort from, are perfect 10s. And few of us are either. The Craft verdict Implied that the actually was demoted because the wasn't pretty enough and not deferential to her boss and brought to mind the unpleasantly snide supposition that Mary Cunningham was promoted at Bendix primarily because the was pretty and pretty close to her boss.

(If It's so easy for women to use their femininity to achieve success, why more women successful?) Truthfully, I had hoped the beauty" thing had been settled by what I shall call the Streisand I go back to a time when any girl looked like Barbra Streisand hoped to make a career in TV "or theater would have first put her Jtace In the hands of a good plastic surgeon. Barbra Streisand didn't and It was a great boon to see her. in believable romantic Her profile obviously did not prevent aaaatiBVI i. i'iaaaaVaVaaaaatlBaV JasBBBBasaw 4 deaaaaawaaa aaaaaassBBBBBBBl Sunday, August 51, 1963 Poughk ptl Journot 38 i 'unfC PEOPLE IN THE AREA Pinoccbio'e face that. In most cases, a pretty girl is like a melody and an unattractive one Is like a wrong note.

The most sour note of all wat the revelation that the research firm hired by Ms. Craft's station to check, her. out conducted "focus sessions," in which viewers were asked to criticize videotapes of her and were asked, "Is she a jnuttrL It was then that I knew we women had to stick doggedly together. I don't know If Mary Cunningham's looks and loves oiled her way to the top or if Christine Craft is a warm and comforting person. But I do know that, draw warmth and comfort from a verdict that implies that youth and beauty aren't everything and that ability and talent count for something.

By the way, with all that coverage I don't 'think I ever got a glimpse of the guy who asked the question, "Is she a mutt?" But I have a strong suspicion I would be prompted to tell him, "Judge not. lest ye be Judged." Mr. and Mn. Woodhotue celebrated their 50th anniversary. Couple Mr.

and Ralph 0. Woodhouse, Cardinal Road, Hyde Park, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. Woodhouse and the 'former Norma Huntley were married Aug. 12, 1933 at the First Methodist Church in Mlnoa (Onondaga County) by the Rev; Charles Fryerv Mr.

Woodhouse was associated. Filoias wed 40 years Mr.and Mrs. Gorman Filola of 119 Clinton Poughkeepsle, recently celebrated their 40th wedding, anniversary with a party at the Milanese restaurant, Poughkeepsle. Filola and the former MArion Thompson were married Aug. 5, 1943 at Mount' Carmel Church in Poughkeepsle.

Bishop Joseph Pernlcone of: ficiated. Edward Thompson and Eileen Nugent Kelly were the attendants. The couple' have a son, Edward Filola of Poughkeepsle. Mr. Filola has been employed at IBM Poughkeepsle for the last 35 years.

anjniiversary with the H.O. Penn Machinery Company in Poughkeepsle from 1938 to 1969, the last eight years as branch manager. Mrs. Woodhouse Is a retired school teacher and taught In Mlnoa and Pleasant Valley schools. The couple have two sons, Merrill R.

Woodhouse of Hyde Park and' Dale L. Woodhouse of Guilford, Conn, and four grandchildren. Couple wed 25 years Mr. and Mrs. Francis J.

Farrell 5 Goring Place, Wapplngers Falls, recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at a surprise party given by their children at Farrell and the former Elaine Raffaele were married June 15, 1958 at St. Mary's Church, Wapplngers Falls. The couple have a son, Francis Jr. and three daughters. Lori and Bonnie all at home.

The Farrells are employed at IBM East Fishkill. Harrel named AAUW chairman Elizabeth Harrel, Laffln Lane, Poughkeepsle, has been named chairman of the New York State Division, American Association of University Women (AAUW) issues Task Force on Peace and National Security. Ms. Harrel 'Is a school psychologist In the Wapplngers Central School District She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from the Unlve slty of Iowa and master's degree from Marlst College. She has held several offices In the' local AATJW chapter including president.

Two youths selected for Youth Council Matthew Delson of Wapplngers Falls and Mary Mason of Red Hook have been selected for membership on the New York State Youth Council. Delson, 19, attends Marlst College and Ms. Mason, 18, attends Bard Hie two local youths will join the other 30 members of the State Youth Council at a four day conference on the campus of Union College in Schenectady Aug. 22 25, The purpose of the council Is to. advise administrators of the, State Division for Youth and other related agencies on the Impact of policies and initiatives which directly affect the state's youth.

i'X Lynda Walling participated in. national workshop Lynda Walling, 14, daughter of Mr? and Mrs. Robert Walling, 8 Horsed shoe Drive, Poughkeepsle, was one pj. 64 gifted deaf children from 22 states participating In a Boys Town Nation; al Institute tor Communication Dls orders In Children workshop held cently at the Boys Town campus. In Nebraska.

Youngsters aged 12 to 11 took PVt In the first of two four week, prb grams designed to awaken latent prf tentlal In gifted deaf children. A highlight of the program was.1 a drama workshop held by deal dramatist Bernard Bragg, founder'of the National Theater of the Deaf. Among the subjects studied were geology, Indian culture, computers' and career development. A follow up program will attempt to measure' how the youth achieve when they re? turn to their home schools. Ackermann named program 'director 'J Henry J.

Ackermann Jr. of Mill brook has been named program; director of Pius XII Youth amd Fart lly Services Holy Cross Campus in Rhinecliff. Ackermann; a 1970 cum laud: graduate of Stonehill College, 3s director of Intakedevelopment of the; Cardinal Hayes Home for Children in Millbrook. His position with the Agency begins Sept. 6.

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