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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1954
Page
6
Fashion notes highlight silk as the season’s standout. Silk coats appear in black silk faille barathea and satin with new boxy shapes and off-shoulder fullness. Silk dominates ensembles from wool jackets to lining details, with silk sheets and chiffons adding dramatic glamour.
The Pioneer Roundup at San Houston State College in Huntsville named the Ramrods as winners with first place for the display booth and second in the parade. Jerry Irby, a member, earned high praise with 152 of 1800 students on the honor roll. He will be home for Easter beardless.
The 1954 spring dress trend renews popularity for full skirts and sleek silhouettes. Silk dominates the fabrics plus dome and princess looks. daytime frocks favor sheath shapes while evenings feature waist emphasis and buoyant petticoats. Lengths trend slightly shorter with hems dropping a bit.
The relatives express heartfelt thanks for the floral offerings and acts of kindness shown after the death of their loved one Mrs. Alta Newman Galaway.
The latest active sportswear craze features knitted swimsuits that dry in a minute. Vibrant Orions and ultra-light zephyr wools promise rapid drying and a light feel, offering an ultra feminine silhouette for women.
The article presents spring handbag trends featuring deeper, slimmer silhouettes. Satchels, elongated pouches, buckets, and clutches lead, with black and gunmetal colors and pale neutrals. Avocado accents pair with navy, gray, beige. fabrics include linen, silks, faille, and tapestries.
The latest swim suits feature simple silhouettes with knit-in features such as ribbed legbands cinched waists and molded torsos. Fabrics blend wool nylon and cotton with elasticized yarns for a poured-into look. One piece dominates the season and bloomer panty styles in playful contrasts mark novelty trends.
Mr and Mrs Gordon Samuelson met their son Jimmy in Del Rio on Sunday and all returned to Brady. Jimmy will have a ten day furlough with his parents then proceed to Ft. Gordon Georgia for Pro vost Marshal school. During a week at Fort Bliss El Paso he earned the Soldier of the Week award.
Pleated fashions define Spring 54 styles pairing with short jackets and Empire waists. Knife and wide pleats enhance the slim look, while mushroom and umbrella pleats animate the shorter jet fashions with a youthful, refined silhouette.
Spring fashion embraces exposed wrists with longer gloves and shorter sleeves. Pale beige tones lead the palette, with chalked pastels in pink blue orange and turquoise reinforcing the pale theme alongside white.
A local advertisement offers repair services for domestic and commercial refrigerators from all brands. The message highlights prompt service and a phone number 2292 for contact.
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