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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1936

Page

11

Silk and Silk Crepe Frocks Dominate Sportswear This Summer

The season showcases washable silk shirts and shirtwaist frocks for golf and tennis, with blue silk crepe dresses, jacquard silks, and damasks for tennis skirts. Beach wear features daisy printed silk crepe and silk shantings, with matching jackets and silk lastex suits. Pajamas in silk linings and prints round out vacation wardrobes.

Braided Elastic Makes a Dandy Golf Belt

Golf enthusiasts face a flood of accessories yet a braided silk covered elastic belt stands out. Its corded belt design provides extra give for comfort and comes in summer colors like black and white polar bear marine blue and plain white.

Blue Jeans Fashion Popular Among Debutantes This Year

Debutantes favor blue jeans and navy blue outfits with contrasting belts and scarves. Active wear includes sneakers in navy and white, halos in various colors, and a range of outfits from tailored weekend suits to three piece ensembles with shirts and skirts.

Our Pet Peeve About a Tennis Club Ball Boy

A light exchange turns into a humorous exchange as a would be son in law recalls a past role as a ball boy at the tennis club. The father in law questions the request for his daughter’s hand while the suitor reflects that skill on the court does not define his fitness as a family man.

Boss Says Doctor Lies Kept Me From Work For Deaths

Office boy explains to employer that two grandmothers’ funerals kept him away and now seeks time off to bury another while the boss questions the doctor's verdict. The exchange hints at workplace rules and health claims with a dated, humorous tone.

Not a Vacation Prospect

A professor tells a young man that with dedication he could become U.S. president. The youth laments the effort required to start and study harder to reach such a goal.

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