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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 02, 1948

Page

13

Midseason fashion notes emphasize hems and shoulder details

London and Paris models showcase moderated themes with hemline focus shifting away from skirt length. Hem shapes include knife or box pleats, ruffles, or low flounces. Skirts are slimmer with controlled fullness. Moulded midriff waistlines and under bust seams create youthful lines with color contrasts in the top.

London Paris

Fashion notes reveal caped dresses and beaded trims

Low necklines outline with nailhead or beaded trim. Capelets grow in popularity with Bertha and fichu collars. A new slim skirt contrasts bouffant shapes for afternoon or cocktail frocks. A brown crepe model with aqua beading and rhine stone embroidery showcases slim hip line and mink yoke details. Peplums highlight midriff with poplars and fishtail drapes. Cape collars with sequins remain a teen favorite.

Frogs Overpriced Motorcycle Dispute Reaches Court

In Redruth Cornwall County Court the dispute asks how many frogs equal a motorcycle. John Skewes sued Albert Shortman claiming 2408 frogs unpaid after an agreed swap. Shortman counters with payments totaling 1000 frogs to Skewes' wife and no receipt. Judge reserved decision.

Redruth Cornwall John Skewes Albert Shortman Frogs Skewes Shortman

Widow seeks help for daughter’s misbehavior

Mrs. Evelyn C Hart, 95, told police in Santa Barbara California she wants action taken about her 70 year old daughter who uses bad language and worries neighbors will think she is not a careful mother.

Santa Barbara Califorfornia Evelyn C Hart Daugh‘ter

London poll shows parental support for military school caning

The War Office survey finds 75 percent of parents accepting corporal punishment for their sons in military schools. The majority believe such discipline is acceptable to enforce standards and order.

London P.c War Office

Thrush is Heart sick Signorina seeks fiancé in Australia

Signorina Di Giulio laments separation from her fiance Achille Dal Masso a 40 year old Milan banker tall, dark and wonderful. Efforts are under way to bring him to Australia to improve her singing and permit a reunion for better performances. The company joke laden mood reflects romantic entanglements among the cast.

Germana di Guilio Milan Achille Dal Masso Signorina di Giulio Australia Achille Italy Rafael Lagares Germany Lagares Mario Wolff-Ferreri Rina Mariosa Ferdinando Li Donn Rina Malatrasi

The Son Grants Life Against Death In Revelation

A compact spiritual note declares belief in the Son as the path to life, contrasting life through the Son with death without him, underscoring salvation and faith as essential.

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