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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1959
Page
13
The essay discusses a shift from waist-defined chemises to the so-called liberty look in spring fashion. It notes the rise of sack and no waist styles, mentions reactions from men, muses on burlap and rough textures, and humorously critiques chemise bathing suits and oversized sleeping garments.
A compact note discusses late fashion pieces like a dimity lace chemise and a striped jersey bathing suit as style examples. It recalls Samuel Pepys in 1669 writing about his wife donning a French gown in his diary and notes on 1920s black vamped styles.
Jimmy Blanton was surprised on his birthday at the Arnold Wittenberg home with friends gathering for games and prizes won by Harold Badgett and Nina Esterline. Mrs. Arnold Wittenberg served birthday cake ice cream and punch as Ruth Wittenberg hosted.
The luncheon for Mrs. K. meply of pares Texas took place at 290 Manuel Avenue, with spring flowers and sweetpeas as a centerpiece. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Curry, Mrs. Troy Pierce, Mrs. Marion Curry, Mrs. Ruth Seapey Russell, Mrs. Murphy, and Mrs. Chambers.
Bruce Montgomery celebrated his sixth birthday at home at 289 East Orange Street with a party. Guests included Linda Ayers Sue Stiva Donnie Bender Vickie Bender Kenny Carrasco Carroll Winters Mike Bender Ricky Templeton Jimmy Paulson Donnie Banks and his brother Mark Montgomery. Mrs Victor Bender assisted Mrs Montgomery with the party.
Mr and Mrs Earl Wipf of the Big Tree American Legion Post are highlighted with Wipf serving as Commander of the 15th District and Adams as District Vice Commander in a brief feature.
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