Jeans endure changing styles from Hollywood to Soviet shelves
AP Fashion Writer notes blue jeans gain favor in the Soviet Union after years of disdain. Khrushchev’s 1959 U S trip inspired exposure to chips and breakfast foods, while denim evolves with frayed hems and knee cuts in Ivy League fashion. Levi Strauss’s 1860 copper rivets are cited as origin.
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Jean Sprain Wilson
NEW York
Soviet Union
Investia
Nikita Khrushchev
United States
Blue Jean
Rosie the Riviter
Mail
Ivy League
Virginia
Nev
Tiator
Levi Strauss
Khrushchev
Wives Would Rethink Marriages After Twelve Years
Munich women aged 12 years or more would reconsider their mates if given a chance. A college group polled attendees at a marriage symposium about choosing a different mate at 35 and about their husbands. Most men admitted flaws but not better wives. the survey also asked about desired traits in a partner and revealed differing priorities by age and status. A Wiener roast event for Parents Without Partners is planned for Mackenzie Park, with activities for children and supervised by Mrs. Glenna Johnson.
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Irene Farris
Munich
Germany
WNS
Spatenhaus
Max Joseph Platz
Mackenzie iPark
Glenna Johnson
Lubbock High Honors Graduating Seniors at Dinners
Lubbock High School honored Miss Betsy Ann Watson and Clint Richard Price as honor graduates at a dinner at Lester's Hickory Inn. Watson plans to attend Texas Tech this fall while Price departs June 24 for the U S Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Pollard
Clint Richard Price
C. R. Horschlersing
Lubbock High
Betsy Ann Watson
Lester's Hickory Inn
Miss Watson
Price
Texas Tech
U. S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
Colo
Country Inn
Lubbock High School
Carol Williamson
Barbara Bryant
Nona Adams
E. E. Griggs
Ona Bartley
W. W. Williamson
Virgie Bryant
Altar Society Plans Bazaar and Tasks at St Patrick’s
St Patrick’s Altar Rosary Society met at St Patrick’s Hall with new members Mrs Mona Oliva and Mrs Darrell Cousins welcomed. Rev Julian Russo spoke on altar care. Mrs Richard Kimrey appointed volunteers through September. A linens folding demo preceded a May 26 church bazaar and a popcorn concession. Benediction by Rev Aidan Donlon. Social hour hosted by Mrs Madison Sowder and Mrs Wise. Next meeting set for September.
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Mona Oliva
Darrell Cousins
St. Patrick's Altar Rosary Society
St. Patrick's Hall
Julian Russo
OFM
Richard Kimrey
Lalar
Julian Wise
Aidan Donlon
SAC
Madison Sowder
Wise
Simple Skimmer Silhouette Tops 1963 Wedding Fashions
New York based Murray Hamburger describes the skimmer as a shift with raised waist and semi-directoire as the latest bridal silhouette. He notes simplicity in 1963 gowns with detachable trains, convertible designs, and heirloom lace accessories influenced by Mrs. Kennedy, with potential shift toward color in the era ahead.
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GAY Pauley
NEW York
UPI
Murray Hamburger
Hamburger
John F. Kennedy
Morris Gerstler
David Morris Co
Pandora
Elizabeth I
Great Britain
Prince Philip
Westminster Abbey
London
Flower Show at Municap Garden Arts Center Honors Winners
The “Suddenly It’s Spring” flower show by Gay Gardeners and Prairie Planters Garden Clubs awarded top honors in several categories. Winners include Ed O’Connor and Don Brice for entry hall pieces, Bob Moody and Joe Bryant for kitchen, and multiple notable entries across informal buffet bedside miniature patio and humorous arrangements with judges Mrs. Harold Banks and others.
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Municipal Garden Arts Center
Gay Gardeners and
Prairie Planters Garden Clubs
Ed O'Connor
Don Brice
Patty Chambers
Keith Cecil Jr
Bob Moody
Joe Bryant
A. B. Enloe
Grey Lewis
Menton
Pat McNafmara
Monna Rae Bruce
Jerry Wesley
Bruce
Moody
Wesley
Melvin Deardorff
Jay Kwikes
Mary Alice Dunn
Johnnie Leslie
Pat Johnson
Joe Pate
Jack Kirkpatrick
James Hayes
Harold Banks
Betty Cartwright
Nat Williams
W. F. Sandford
Officers Wives Club Elects Leaders At Plains Bank
AFIT Officers Wives Club met in the Plains National Bank Party Room on Wednesday night to elect officers. New officers elected were Mrs. Allen H. Nelson president Mrs. James L. Wadley vice president Mrs. Joe R. Kirk secretary and Mrs. Benny D. Croyle treasurer. Hostesses were Mrs. Eldred D. Merk and Mrs. John W. Johnston.
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Plains National Bank
Allen H. Nelson
James L. Wadley
Joe R. Kirk
Benny D. Croyle
Eldred D. Merk
John W. Johnston
Mrs Mattox Hosts Lubbock Geological Auxiliary Meeting
Mrs Richard B Mattox hosted a Lubbock Geological Auxiliary gathering at 3413 Ward Street with Mrs William D Miller and Mrs Richard Geddes assisting. Mrs Joe Robinson presided and named Mrs Geddes head of the telephone committee. bridge followed with winners Mrs James C Harwell and Mrs F Alton Wade. Next meeting set for September.
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Richard B. Mattox
Ward St
Lubbock Geological Auxiliary
William D. Miller
Richard Geddes
Joe Robinson
Geddes
Bridge
James C. Harwell
F. Alton Wade
Theta Chi Beta Sigma Phi chapter meets with officers installed
Theta Chi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. Alvin Parramore’s home with Mrs. James Bowers presiding and Mrs. James R. Porter as guest. Officers installed included Mrs. Bobby Raper as president and several other officers. The next meeting is set for May 28 at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. Spears home in Slaton. Delta Delta Chapter also met at Miss Mary Ledford’s home with Ruth Sutriz presenting The Printed Word In Your Life. Officers installed were Loraine Graham president Ben Simmons vice president John Hansen recording and corresponding secretary Beverly Williamson treasurer. Next meeting is May 27 at Mrs. Simmons’ home.
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Theta Chi Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Alvin Parramore
46Th St
James Bowers
James R. Porter
Terry Williams
Bill Tanner
Joe Johnston
Darlene McGlothlin
Bobby Assiter
Bobby Raper
Kenneth Jones
Ike Robbins
Terry Miller
Norman Spears
Gene Reece
Alice Ketchum
Civil Defense
Spears
Slaton
Delta Delta
Mary Ledford
Ruth Sutriz
Miss Ledford
Loraine Graham
Ben, Simmons
John Hansen
Beverly Williamson
Simmons
29Th St
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Princess Alexandra
Officers Wives Club
Mrs. Mattox
U. V. Blake
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Sherwin-Williams Paints
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