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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1968
Page
7
Florence de Santis profiles Murray Resnick, head of a handbag firm, who argues the 1960s spring focus shifts to colorful patent and marshmallow vinyl bags. He cites trends from English and Italian makers, notes price tiers from $7 couture to vinyl substitutes, and previews three sizes plus novelty styles like a kangaroo bag.
Carefree Arizona hosts a three day workshop where manufacturers report rising shirt prices and a willingness among buyers to pay for style. Executives like Paul King and Norman Meager note strong demand for higher priced, fashionable shirts even as teens remain price conscious. Don Gay projects knitting outerwear growth doubling in five years with US sales around 850 million dollars last year. Foam rubber doorknob cushions are sold by nations departments to protect walls.
William L Mason Illinois Masons will lead a Grand Masters Workshop at Mt Vernon Lodge 31 on March 30. Master Masons from Southern Illinois and their wives will attend an all day event with a noon luncheon available by advance ticket through local Ancient Free and Accepted Masons lodges.
Local clubs list meetings and programs for SIU Dames, Herrin Woman's Club Health talk, Franklin County Home makers Browning unit, K N Club Marion program, Gamma Lambda Delta Theta Tau Elks House, Catholic Women quilting, and Homemakers workshops in Benton Thompsonville and surrounding areas with hostesses and times.
Families should keep parties for children simple and well supervised. Favor ideas include pinata figures stuffed with candies and small toys, low priced gifts, and prizes for all. Separate gender groups work, but mixed groups can fit. Activities keep youngsters engaged and the hostess avoids cleanup headaches.
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