Engagement Weathered by Family Pressure and Crisis
Shirley Newsom and Jaird Newsom press on with an engagement strained by economic collapse. Jaird's father closes the factory, delaying marriage while Maguire hosts a dinner and Katheen resents their meddling. Connie Mays looms as a rumored rival in a town full of social tensions.
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Kathleen
Shirley
Jaird Newsom
Jaird
Blake Newsom
Newsome
Mother Newsom
Connie Mays
Shirley Maguire
Connie
Quiet Covington family gathering strains under secrets
Shirley and Jaird face dwindling hope as longing for a life together is pressed by social tensions. Laura Maguire plans for an orderly visit with Belle Newsom to ease hidden tensions while Tom and Mary Etta arrive early, concealing deeper family rifts.
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Laura Maguire
Tom
Mary Etta
Laura
Shirley Laura
Shirley
Ecru
Kathleen
Belle Newsom
Katheen
Jaird
Bell Newsom
Newsom
Covington
Hulda
Newsums
Mrs. Maguire
Play clothes trend in fabric news and sportswear
Cherie Nicholas notes a rise in fashionable play clothes emphasizing washability and wearability. Denim shifts from workwear to smart town and country club outfits, with yellow denim slacks and calico prints. white rayon pique sharkskin fabrics suit tennis frocks and white suits, designed by Alice Marble for authentic action fashion.
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Alice Marble
Western Newspaper Union
Cotton Chintz Housecoat Delights in Moss Rose Print
Enthusiasm for cotton fabrics rises this season with a focus on chintz. The moss rose pattern on a cotton housecoat shows beauty, and the graduated border print creates striking effects at shoulders, waist, and skirt.
Non-Crushing Cotton Fabric From Boucle Weave
In these vacation days of outdoor activities and week end trips more and more the desirability of non crushing and non wrinkling wash materials is recognized. A cotton valiantly comes to the rescue with boucle weave, used by designers in dresses and suits. Rub it shake it out and dry for fresh ready to wear.
Dressmaker Bathing Suits Recall Fashions of the 1890s
The fashion trend centers on dressmaker effects in bathing suits using taffeta flowered or striped jersey and knitted styles. Compared with modern looks, skirts are shorter and midriff exposure increases. Elastized princess silhouettes and one piece ballerine styles appear, with Hawaiian floral influence in large prints.
Knitted Cape Trend Draws Fashion Spotlight
The fall and winter vogue centers on capes with strong interest in knitted capes. Initiatives urge readers to start knitting now to debut a knitted cape this season and note capesuits sold that resemble hand knit outfits.
Kitchen shower ideas for a practical bride
In Chicago’s Merchandise Mart I spotted inexpensive durable kitchen gadgets to gift at a kitchen shower. A table setup showcases playful hosts items such as an angel food cake pan centerpiece and spice jars from Griffiths labs, with menus and simple recipes for Cardinal Salad and Peach Upside Down Cake.
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Chicago
Merchandise Mart
Griffith Laboratories
Bridal Shower Game: Hidden Furniture Word Puzzle
Guest slips list 12 scrambled words to rearrange into home furniture such as range photograph linoleum chair chiffonier davenport table furnace drapery clock cupboard. Set a time limit, collect papers after five minutes, and award a playful prize for quickest correct answers.
After The I Do s
Wedding planning guidance for post ceremony entertaining. Advice on affordable reception options like breakfast garden party or dinner to please guests. Next week's column will offer expert tips from Lynn on tasteful hosting.
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Lynn
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Jaird Newsum
Newsum Sr
Jeird
Maguire
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