Ready-To-Wear Invades French Fashion Growth
French fashion shifts as ready-to-wear gains prominence replacing dependence on little dressmakers. The Three Swallows group leads a gradual revolution, expanding to 32 houses and exporting globally while top-tier prices remain high but competitive with haute couture. New York office, U.S. exhibition, and rising boutique presence signal changing industry dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nadeane Walker
Paris
Three Swallows
France
Scandinavia
Netherlands
Germany
England
Italy
Switzerland
Egypt
South
North
Africa
America
New York
United States
Jacques Fath
Genevieve
Yath-Universite
Griffe
Robert Lempereur
Social Calendar and Card of Thanks Notice
Calendar of Social EVENTS lists TMURSLAY PLYMELL Ladies Atd all day with Mrs Wilbur Batchelder at 207 North Sixth. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to nurses Sisters doctors Christian community for care during hospital stay and to Girl Scouts Boy Scout Troop 144 and friends for food flowers and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tmurslay Plymell Ladies
Mra
Wilbur Batchelder
North
Christian Sramch
Girl Scouts
Howard Harper
Friends and relatives visit from across states and plains
Mrs. Fred Goetz and Mrs. C. Hertel return from a week in Alexandria and Washington with relatives. Many guests visit in Gar den City including Mr. and Mrs. Jones with Skyhigh ranch outings for Girl Scouts. A bridal shower honors Mary Helen Robinson as she prepares to wed Raymond Hoppen. Community notices include travelers, visitors, and local shopping items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Goetz
North Eleventh
C. B. Hertel
Hanston
Alexandria
Hertel
C. van Jones
Goetz
Wahsington
D.C
Maryland
Virginia
Senate
Mount Vernon
Arlington Cemetery
Marine Corp
Merril Renick
Claude Harkness
Skyhigh Ranch
Woodland Park
Colo
June Anderson
Judy Carmichael
Sandra Renick
Nancy Smith
Carolyne Heismeyer
Sharon Harkness
Alice Raynesford
Mary Helen Robinson
E. W. Henkle
Ross Blackford
Lester Henderson
Miss Robinson
Kansas City
Raymond Hoppen
Sorority Resumes Chapter Meetings at New Year
Epsilon Tatal chapter holds first meeting of the year at Mrs. Benny Bryson’s home with new officers led by president. Officers include Mrs. Leonard Black vice president rush chairman and Mrs. Gary Herrington recording secretary publicity chairman. The group plans rush activity and presented a gift to Mrs. Roland Eiferts who will soon move to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsilon Tatal
Benny Bryson
Leonard Black
Rush
Gary Herrington
Jack McVicker
Gilbert Kemper
Jonquil
Robert VenJohn
Bob More
1945 local hires and transfers in Finney county events
Gene Kelley, manager of the Co-op elevator, bought the T. L. Daniels elevator in Deerfield in 1945. Maudie Darier was named claims and service representative of the American Legion. John Q. Holmes distributed 200 pheasants and 50 partridge in Finney county. Pfc. William H. Barbee arrived in the state from Europe for a 30 day furlough with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Kelley
Co-op Elevator
T. L. Daniels
Deerfield
Otis (Maudie) Darier
Claims and Service
The
American Legion
John Q. Holmes
Finney County
Pfc
William H. Barbee
Europe
Miss KIUL Garden City Beauty Contest Rules
Contest rules require entrants to post by August 15 1955 with height waist and weight unspecified. Finalists must appear without swimsuits. judges score beauty appearance poise charm and personality. Local winner named Miss KIUL Garden City Kansas wins wrist watch a Kansas City trip and two dresses. Kansas City winner named Queen of the Athletics Network gets a trophy and 500 savings bond. Runners up receive 100 savings bonds. All other entrants get a portable radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
Kansas
Kansas City
Queen of the Athletic
Queen's
Local ration office processes 82 sugar canning apps
The ration office reports 82 sugar canning applications processed with 1,500 more not yet turned in. A dinner honors Pvt. Lowell Winkler on furlough, with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Graves of Copeland hosting. Lt. Everett Miller departs for a new post at Great Lakes. An Pacific meeting involved Hex and Doyle Earnest, Holcomb. Louis Lobmeyer returns from Hutchinson with dairy cattle for local farmers. Rhinestone accessories offered by Inez Accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest J. Graves
Copeland
Pvt
Lowell Winkler
Montezuma
Pacific
Hex
Doyle Earnest
Mrs
Seth Earnest
Holcomb
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Madeleine Casalino
Bastas
A. N. Clugston
Neil
C. J. Steele
North Eighth
G. H. Nelson, Jr
Nelson
Pauline Rich
Wichita
John W. Turner
North Second
Colorado
Rippling River Ranch
Gunnison
Harrison W. Smith
Mrs. Smith
Inlaw
Martin Klemme
Clinton, Okla
Alvin Lowe
Harwood Kolsky
Los Alamos
N.M
Lowes
Clyde Putnam
Sacramento
Calif
Mexico City
Mexico
Laura Lowe
Lowe
Ruth Campbell
Vallejo
C. E. Campbell
Lynn Williams
North Third
Lynn Williams, Jr
Jim Clark
Ottawa
John Anderson
East Hazel
Ft. Scott
Dale Jones
Summit
Sydnie Beth Bowling
D. R. Bowling
North Tenth
Jones
S. J. Coleman
R. E. Schreiber
Robert Sharp
G. B. Mayo
Robert Pound
Ben Grimsley
Stewart Boone
Richard Henkle
Roy Fankhauser
Crawford Blake
Jack Lowry
George Cushman
J. W. Ward
Kenneth Lyon
Franklyn Edwards
L. W. Milford
A. B. Corn
H. W. Clutter
Fred Davis
Jo R. Near
R. G. Greathouse
B. E. Adamson
Ellis Titus
Erma Adamson
Misses Fern
Beth Greathouse
Evanna
Beverly Clutter
Beverly Davis
Elizabeth Salter
Inez Accessories
NBC
Weatherman
Bob Wells
Gass Beatty
One Man's Family
Chicago
Joe Weddle
Bob Walls
NBC 1
Carousel
Hae- Andy, Srhart
Zirha
Mary McBride
Peale
Rich NH
Fibter McGee
Bundie of
Joy
Veriesy
Alex Drier
Bob Wella
Repor
Coke Tima
Pauline Fredrick
Cluude
Stella Dallas
Young Widder Brown
Pepper Young
Lorenzo Jones
Dan'l Boone
Col. Coon
Uncle Joe
Slanta Brow
the Weatherman
Sport Memories
Morgan Beatty
Dr. Sixgin
Dodge City
Jane Weddle
Anne Baxter
Steve Forrest
Simeone Menant
Maurice Teynac
Victor Francer
Allvern's
Ewee
Fred Macmurray
Kim
Novak
AEM
Kansas City Athletics
Jr. College
Beer Dees
Kial
Everett Miller
Great Lakes
J. D. Adame
William Bieéhmana
Louis Lobmeyer
Hutchinson
Inez
Sgree
Bi Man
Jose Amine FO
Little Sister
Rheae de Sou
Slater
Ensemble
Halfman
M-G-M
Spencer Tracy
Ingrid Lana Bergman
Turner
Victor Fleming
DR. Jekyll and
MR. Hyde
Tate
Anet
Big Sister
Parents’ Magazine
Gorden City
Gorden Spot
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