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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1958

Page

16

Parachute Fashion Term Expands To Back Drapery Use

A fashion note describes parachute as a list of uses including a push up sleeve with interlining and a pouch handbag. It highlights a new meaning for parachute as a long back panel drapery on a chemise dress with decorative bows or flowers at the hem.

Clothes Quiz What to Pack for Summer Travel and Ranch Trips

Vacation travel is a ten billion dollar industry in the United States. The reader asks Miss Blair for packing advice for a Florida trip and a summer ranch visit. Suggestions cover lightweight separates, dresses, swimsuits, raincoats, sweater, and comfortable shoes with a few dressy options for evenings.

United States Miss Blair Florida Miami

Garden Club Meetings Planned This Week

The Claiborne HDC meets at 9 30 a.m. with Mrs Bill Dunn on Arkansas Road. The Green Thumb Garden Club holds a luncheon meeting at 42 30 at the Italian Village.

Claiborne Hdc Bill Dunn Arkansas Road Green Thumb Garden Club

Fall fashions return to Empire waist and loose backs

New York fashion preview signals rekindled sex appeal with Empire style waistlines shifting under the bust Back portions remain unbelted and loose while fronts stay fitted The discussion notes that fall collections revive a retro silhouette with modern refinements and lingering hints of spring shapes.

New York UPI Paris

Altrusa Club Hosts Informal Supper at Mrs. Bentrup Home

Mrs. Walter Bentrup entertained Altrusa Executive and Professional Women's club with a supper on Thursday evening at her K Street home assisted by Miss Helen Sype and Dr. Katherine Foster. Reports highlighted a wheelchair purchase for a spastic child and proceeds from the Cerebral Palsy telethon.

Walter Bentrup K Street Altrusa Executive and Professional Women's Club Helen Sype Katherine Foster Faye Heard Cerebral Palsy Association of Northeast Louisiana Ada Gruber Salvation Army Camp Bena Covington Louisiana

Girod Family Reunion Held at Bernstein Park Monroe

The Nicholas Girod descendants held their first annual reunion on Sunday June 8 1958 with a picnic lunch at Bernstein Park Monroe Louisiana Ninety six members attended greetings and a long list of Girod relatives from across Louisiana and beyond planned to make it an annual event each year on the second Sunday of June at Bernstein Park

Nicholas Girod Bernstein Park Monroe Louisiana France New Orleans Nicholas Perry W. Girod J. F. Andrews Frances Colon Foster C. Poole Pete Lamkin James F. Girod Shreveport Grace Hamner W B. Haile Haile Beatrice Girod Henry Dannehi Russell E. Girod Hazel Laderneau Vernon Poole Hebert John R. Andrews Leesville Courtland Harris Harold Rawls Baton Rouge Leon Girod

Sizable Chore In This Home

Buff alo man Fenton M Parke, 91 year old real estate firm board chairman, faces a yearly Daylight Saving Time task. He must reset more than 200 timepieces in his collection as clocks bow in and out each spring and fall.

Buffalo N. Y Fenton M. Parke Parke

Girl Scout Camp Training Session Planned For Thursday

Girl Scout officials announced a staff recruitment and training day at Pinewood Camp. Camp Director Miss Annis Klie will lead sessions with transportation provided for those unable to attend. Interested volunteers should contact the Girl Scout office at 513 Breard Street to register.

Pinewood Annis Klie Girl Scout Office Breard Street Miss Klie Elie

Rodeos and Necking Popular Rivals A UPI Note

Television notes say rodeos are booming with about 200 events before the national championships in San Francisco. ABC-TV launched Cowtown Rodeo from New Jersey, emceed by Marty Glickman, but critics find it only appealing to rodeo fans and highlight live TV’s uneven moments and awkward cowhand interviews.

New York UPI San Francisco Abc-Tv New Jersey Mojave Desert Marty Glickman Cowtown

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