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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1968
Page
7
GAY PAULEY notes the 1968 accessories story echoes the 1930s yet surpasses it with thigh high rhinestone boots pistol holsters pistol umbrellas and floral hippie canes. The display at Accessorama by fashion reporters runs through January 12 and features Desco of New York vinyl boots inspired by Bonnie and Clyde.
New York fashion era shifts from hemline to natural waist with fit and flare silhouettes. Separates rise with tops in Mao and Buster Brown collars, long sleeves, and coats paired with matching shirts. Fabrics stay soft with silks and organdies, colors toned down to pastels and whites, blacks return, and 1930s influences appear in daytime wear and accessories.
New York fashion notes describe a spring evening look favoring filmy fabrics such as silk chiffons organza and crepe with flowing lines and a return of strapless gowns. The mood blends old Hollywood glamour with lean silhouettes and versatile hemlines. The piece also lists local club notices and birthday wishes.
A Monday schedule lists a 3 p.m. book club with Mrs. Fred Sherwood, 4 p.m. Alpha Zeta in Washington DC, 7 p.m. DeMolays in Mocnic Hall, 6:30 p.m. Elks Family Supper, and 7:30 p.m. Belles Lettres with Mia and Glen Stines.
The library catalogs periodicals shared by patrons and notes gratitude to Lions Rotary Club Presbyterian Church Jehovah s Witnesses Seventh day Adventists Lyles and Davis for The Texas Architect Dr Westenburg for Today s Health and West Texas Chamber of Commerce for This Is West Texas. New acquisitions include The Bamboo Cross by Homer E Dowdy As a Roaring Lion by Martha Wall The New International Illustrated Encyclopedia of Art Volume I in memory of Perry C Stroud by Childress Commandery No 77.
South Childress Home Demonstration Club will host a Take and Tell program on Thursday at 2 30 p m in the home of Mrs Lina Young Members are asked to bring in interesting articles for discussion and display
Elks Lodge 1113 schedules a family dinner for Monday at 6 30 p.m. Mrs Wilbur Don Williams leads the event with a menu of chicken spaghetti tossed green salad pickled peaches buttered French bread and coffee.
New triple size soft cosmetic puffs are used for applying lotions and powder to babies and soothing moms. Their generous size speeds large cleansing tasks and the lint free texture prevents irritation to tender skin.
A bathroom can feel warmer with wood paneling. Seal panels against moisture using a water repellent pigmented stain for durability and a cheery finish.
A long, chatty column from the Childress Index shares holiday visits and greetings. It mentions C C Rosamonds returning home for Vivian’s flu recovery, families in Houston and Richardson, Dan Jones and Stuart Jones visiting, Mrs Doris Massey's return home, and a playful anecdote about Bonnie and Clyde films. Tiny portraits of neighbors, clipping exchanges from Elk City, and reflections on attentive listeners close the update.
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