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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1950
Page
6
Calvin News Service reports bold vivid color explodes in summer frocks with plaids checks flowers and prints. Color boosts mood and livens dull outfits with touches like collars cuffs belts or jewelry. South American reds greens and golds harmonize for festival mood. Pocketbooks and headbands now offer solid color changes to suit moods.
The season highlights a small fur piece as essential for a well groomed wardrobe. Mink remains popular with blond toned fur jackets and capes that fit loosely to cover shoulders and upper bodice. The curved lines create a rippling back, wide turnback cuffs, and the pieces are practical for year round wear.
On hot days fashion centers on a black lace dress with wide brim straw accessories and shadowed sheer fabrics. Hair care and light oiling are advised, plus a new pre teenage sewing machine clamps to a table for making doll clothes and mending at home.
Lord's hosts witnessed a stunning West Indies victory over England as Everton Weeks anchored a 539 for four attack, scoring 246 not out with 35 fours. The triumph followed a crushing defeat at Lord's and Hampshire, signaling dominance of the touring side.
Personal notice from Miami about William Billy Bullard once ill in Inkster Michigan now well and planning to return to Miami by August 31. He is currently visiting Inkster and expects to be back in the Magic City soon. Also notes Lindsey Woods a former Miami Times newsboy visiting from New York and Syrus Pasley’s ten day Florida visit with daughters.
Rev. Joseph Smith, pastor of St Mark Baptist Church, has been sick for more than two weeks but is improving.
Mr L L Harper an Afro Insurance Co agent departed by automobile this week heading for Orangeburg South Carolina to visit relatives and friends.
Dan Duryea stars in Universal-International’s One Way Street with James Mason and Marta Toren as it opens Sunday at the Ritz theatre. Duryea, named Hollywood’s Heel of the Year, says audiences have despised him and wished for his movie death, yet he still enjoys menace roles and would like a sympathetic part.
The Hospitality Club held its annual Beach outing on Saturday July 1 inviting several shut-ins to join. Private cars donated by friends ferried the group to and from the beach. The participants include Mrs Jessie Faulkner Mrs Margaret Gibson Mrs Willie Newbold Mrs Syble Butler and others from Coconut Grove. A lunch of cole slaw baked chicken brown bread barley home made pound cake and orange juice was served. Mae Foster the president and Mrs J Williams were thanked for organizing and assisting with transportation. All enjoyed the pleasant day.
The speaker notes actors find playing heavies more compelling as it demands deeper character development. He emphasizes the contrast between outward roles and inner tensions, suggesting challenging parts yield richer performances.
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