Martha Stewart, wow I’d forgotten her similar background. Martha’s first successful foray was to finagle getting herself named Queen of The Xavier HS Military Ball. A very big affair in NYC Catholic circles in the 50s and 60s. I think Martha’s Ball was in the late 50s or very early 60s.
Maybe the 1940s. She is a real striver. She has had some real “dodgy” business dealings and is a witch. The poor daughter.