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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1958
Page
9
A stylish trend shows jeweled ropes boosting a girl’s look with cowboy or sailor flair. Daytime styles feature metal chains frosty beads and colorful fruits while evening options highlight crystals with pearls and novelty beads. The rope can be worn long single strand or doubled to form a choker.
Women can beat hot weather by selecting light foundations and coordinating underpinnings with outfits. Cotton mesh girdles and corselets, sheer nylon options, and cotton eyelet bras support summer silhouettes. A bralette suits straight or empire styles, while a pantie girdle remains best for play clothes with leg-length choices.
The First Church of God in Oak Grove hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Harold Higginbotham. Guests included Mrs. G. W. Rundell Mrs. Edna Higginbotham Mrs. Russell Stroud and others as hostesses Mrs. Paul Harper and Mrs. Adria West served refreshments.
A jewelry line features rope necklaces up to 54 inches with optional back knots and bib styling. Crystals faceted on diamond wheels create maximum light. new dome shapes and translucent cloudy crystals in pastel shades add variety with freshwater pearls and crystal rondelles. Long earrings and bracelets accompany the collection.
Miss Susan Tucker of Baton Rouge visited Miss Gwen John weekend guest. Gwen hosted a patio party with attendees Tomm y Marr Ty Linda Hines Terry Reeves Louise Gray Jim Altick Mickey Yeager and James Bruno. A luncheon followed with Helen Theus Martha Riser Sue Stubbs Kay Worley Mary Emma Wilson and Jo Ann Mahaffey. Susan attended Lambda Sigma Chi open house and dance on the Virginia Roof. State Lion s meeting in New Orleans drew Mr and Mrs Roy Gates. In New Orleans Charlotte Brus cato s nursing capping at Touro Infirmary School of Nursing with Mr and Mrs V Charles Brus cato Mark and Mary Clare Brus cato. Brus cato party then toured Houston with Frank Brus cato. In Monroe Miss Betty Owen visited the Bruscat os on arrival. Miss Brus c ato and Miss Owen will resume classes in New Orleans at Touro after pre clinical studies at Tulane. Nelle Coulter, recently from Millsaps, leaves for Caravan Training at Hendrix College to serve as Caravaners until Aug 1. Camille Smith and Martha Harper depart Monroe for six weeks at the University of Colorado border city Colorado. A daughter Felicia born to Mr and Mrs Harry Chappell of New Orleans June sixth. grandparents Jack Waldrop of Collinston and Dennis Chappell of West Monroe. Mother is former Miss Pat Waldrop.
The column discusses color in lingerie and practical fabrics for modern trousseaus. It advises about packing slips for a bridal shower and suggests about six slips including two white and one black plus color options. A reader asks about attire for a summer trip to Mexico City and suggests a smart cotton outfit with a sweater for the flight.
The Bayou Vista and Lakeshore Garden Clubs held their annual picnic at Mrs. F. R. Stickley’s Lakeshore Drive yard with co hostesses Mrs. R. W. Gregory Jr. Mrs. Wilford Smith Mrs. Tracy Higdon and Mrs. V A Stokes. Members carried seasonal flower arrangements judged by Mrs. P A Colvin and a barbecue dinner followed for many members and guests.
The guide suggests lightweight topcoats and town type costumes suitable for a composition city. Dark clothes are recommended as they fit the city’s formal vibe and suit travel conditions.
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