Page 6 University Daily Kansan
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1953
Fashions for Campus Wear
Watch Your Shirts, Lads, The Girls Wear 'Em Now
By LETTY LEMON
Kansan Society Editor
Careful, fellows! These coeds are stealing the shirts off your backs.
Wearing blue jeans and levis is old stuff, and box jackets "just like papa's" are accepted even by the most ardent feminists, but this year man-tailored blouses are the fad.
To show just how unoriginal a woman can be, some of these shirts haven't changed an iota. White broadcloth—offen with button-down collars and maybe with french cuffs—are as likely to be worn by a lady as a gent.
But oh, my, there can be a difference! Gaudy paisley prints, tiny floral patterns, and stripes the likes of which grandpa shudders to remember are all found in the standard man-tailored, woman-worn shirts.
Style changes can be at a minimum, and so can fabrics. At one end of the scale are white, pink, and light blue solid-colored cottons. Seen quite often are tiny checks and plaids in conservative, mannish colors.
Fabricss can be different, too. Shiny polished satin and chintz, silk and nylon all can be seen in the nearest shop—women's wear department, that is.
But as an example, sirs, of feminine ingenuity, these shirts haven't remained just necessary and standard equipment.
Now they're sprinkled with rhinestone and pearls, dotted with sparkling buttons, given ruffled fastenings and cuffs, and worn to a dance or a party.
And since a good thing has unending possibilities, they've been lengthened, belted in, and worn as dresses. An advertisement in the latest New Yorker magazine points out a new feminine fashion—the shirt-style coat or street dress. There's an instance of lost derivation!
Sorority Entertains Lawrence Blind
A Christmas party for blind Lawrence persons was held Monday evening by Delta Gamma sorority at their chapter house.
Guests were Stella Lindley, Mrs
Lora Eudaly, Mrs. Brown, Frank
Mrs. Rosetta Kemp, Beulah Fisher,
Mrs. Barbara O'Brien, and
mrs. Arley Clark and children,
Chapter members sang Christmas carols and gave the reading, "The Night Before Christmas." Gifts and refreshments were provided.
Those unable to be present will be serenaded tonight by the sorority.
Lit Ning Ma to Head Kappa Eta Kappas
Liting Ma, engineering senior,
has been elected president of Kappa
Eta Kappa, engineering fraternity,
for the coming semester.
Other officers are Delbert Jones, engineering junior, vice president; Edmund Ward, engineering junior; recording secretary; J. Robert Ashley, graduate, treasurer; James A. Schmitendorf, engineering sophomore, corresponding secretary.
Maurice L. Hamm, engineering senior, rush captain; George W Mayberry, engineering senior, sergeant at arms, and George J. Frye, engineering senior, librarian.
John Hengen, engineering junior,
was appointed national expansion
secretary by the national executive
committee of the fraternity.
ALICE JEANNE CAMPBELL whose engagement is announced this week.
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Mrs. I. H. Campbell of Kansas City, Mo. announces the engagement of her daughter, Alice Jeanne Campbell with Lady M. Mrs. Ruby M. M. Rubie of Mrs. Ruby M. Little of Mission
On the Hill
Miss Campbell, a member of Delta Gamma sorority, is a fine arts sophomore. Cadet Little, a former student, is now stationed at Lackland Air Force base.
Marcia Porter, education junior, and Jay Holstine, business junior, announced their pinning Thursday.
Marsha O'Brien, education junior; Pat Mackey, education sophomore; and Carolyn Nardyz, college senior, were attendents.
Miss Porter is a member of Delta Gamma sorority. Her home is Overland Park. Holstine, a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, is from Newton.
Members of Delta Delta Delta sorority will entertain patients at Winter General hospital tonight with a Christmas program. Songs by a trio composed of Doralyn Humbarger, Dorris Toland, and Mary Caroline McKinney, college sophomores, and choral singing by the chapter will be featured.
A panel discussion and recognition of the picture of the week will make up the program.
Alpha Omicron Pi sorority held a tree-trimming party last Wednesday night at the chapter house Popcorn and cokes were served followed by carol singing and dancing. Last night was the sorority's Christmas banquet. After the dinner, a program by the pledges was followed by a gift exchange.
Delta Phi Delta will hold a Christmas dinner at the Stables tomorrow night.
Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity held an exchange dinner with Alpha Chi Omega Dec. 7.
Sigma Phi Epsilon will hold its annual Kiddie party for Lawrence children from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the chapter house.
Gamma Phi Beta held a faculty
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A White Christmas Prophesied, At Least for the Fashion-Wise
With or without snow, it is going to be an old-fashioned, white Christmas, at least for the ladies!
By KAREN HILMER
'Cause one of the newest fashion trends for Christmas of '53 is the color white, all dressed up with a new name, "Christmas White."
This neutral shade may be seen in many store windows in the form of soft wools, felt, faille, lace, and even satin brocades and crisp taffeta.
Paul A. Swanson of Clarinda, Iowa, announces the engagement of his daughter, Carol Lee Swanson, education senior, to Scott Ritchie, college senior.
coffee from 6:30 to 10:00 Thursday
at the chapter house. Sue
Schwantes, Barbara Hampton, and
Dianne Northdurft, college soph-
oores, sang Christmas carols, then
led the group in songs.
Also along the "white" Christmas line, we see whipped cream touches of angora, "bunny" fur, and for the more expensive taste, ermine, adorning the neckline and cuffs of many a dress.
Students of the William Allen White School of Journalism and Public Information will serenade faculty members Wednesday night.
The fashion experts are doing a bit of regressing this year—the women are wearing the newest thing out of grandmother's closet!
Yes, the bustle is back again, for how long, we wouldn't dare to guess. They are now in the height of fashion due to the back-swept lines which are being featured in clothes from brunch to cocktail time. Empire waists and princess lines are also holding their own.
Alpha Omicron Pi sorority celebrated Founder's day Sunday with a tea in the chapter house. Refreshments and decorations were carried out with a Chrismas theme. Approximately 80 guests were present.
Triangle fraternity held a Christmas party for 11 Lawrence children from 7 to 9 p.m. yesterday at the chapter house. Friday, the group held a tree decorating party.
Miss Swanson is a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Ritchie, from Wichita, is a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
8 Men Initiated By Chemical Group
A summer wedding is planned.
Alpha Chi Sigma, professional chemical fraternity, initiated eight men at a dinner held in the Sunflower room of the Union Thursday.
Dr. Shelby Miller, professor of chemical engineering, was the guest speaker.
Initiated were Peter Arrowsmith and Donald Park, engineering sophomores; James Coleman, Donald Fuhihage, Richard Lloyd, and Angelo Santoro, graduate students; James C. Detter and David L. Johnson, engineering juniors.
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Delta Gamma Sorority Initiates 13 Women
Delta Gamma held initiation ceremonies for 13 women Sunday
Initiates are Dorothy Parshall, Jeanne Campbell, Janet Libby, Phyllis McClelland, and Ann Woodruff from Kansas City, Mo.; Mary Dougherty, Mission; Edith Sorter, Kansas City; Milyn Stueck, Leawood.
Irene Coonfer, Lyons; Barbara Korn, Salina; Marilyn McCrory, Newton; Virginia Roenbaugh, Fellsburg, and Barbara Rees, Cheyenne, Wyo.
Iron 'Fire Hazard, Home Economist
Home Economist Savs
Lincoln, Neh. —(J,P)— Here are some basic precautions to follow in the use of an electric iron, often the cause of fires in the home.
Harriet Brigham, of the University of Nebraska, says a safe stand is one precaution. It should have an asbestos backing to prevent scorching or burning the ironing board cover. The iron's temperature control should be adjusted to the fabric being ironed.
Crystal Cafe
Serves Delicious Homemade Rolls and Pies
609 VERMONT
Ronson Cigarette Lighters
Ronson cigarette lighters are the one gift you can be sure will please your friends who smoke. Balfour's has a large stock, so come in today and choose a gift from the wide price range of lighters. If desired, crests will be mounted on the lighters to add a more personal touch.
A very MERRY CHRISTMAS to each of our KU friends and best wishes for 1954.
Al Lauter's
BALFOUR JEWELRY
411 W 14
Phone 307