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University Daily Kansan Wednesday, March 5,1953
Styles Come And Go, But The Sweater Girl Is Here To Stay
Bv JOAN LAMBERT
College women have been sweater girls since the turn of the century. Hemlines have gone up and down, shapes have been alternately compressed and padded, and formals have run the gamut from crepe de Chine wisps to plush floor-sweepers, but still the sweater holds its ground.
In 1912 sweaters were buttoned over starched shirtwaists tucked into ankle-length skirts. Hats were wide and round; shoes were long and pointed. Tailored suits, narrow at neck and ankle, and straight up and down in between, were advertised in "new autumn browns, navvs and grays."
However, silk hosiery—at 69 cents a pair—came in pink, sky blue, tan, gray, rose, Copenhagen blue and gold, as well as black and white.
Dancing dresses were chiffon over messaline foundations, and other dresses were of plush and sealette. Furs were popular, judging from this ad appearing in the Oct. 15, 1912 Daily Kansan:
"These crisp mornings on the Hill make one think of Outer Wraps, Sweaters, coats and furs. Chinchilla coats — warmth without weight, $12.50 to $45." Johnny coats, 45 inches long, could be had for $13.50.
Female Jayhawks wore bloomers in 1912 when indulging in athletics. These came with adjustable waists and tops with blouse and bloomer combined in one unit. "The whole weight hangs gracefully from the shoulders, thereby allowing perfect freedora in exercising," reads one Kansan ad.
Jayhens in the twenties were of an altogether sort. Their hems were anywhere from mid-calf to mid-knee. Their street-length dancing was without the "meassaline foundation." But the sweater was still around.
By now slipover sweaters were being worn, wide necked, long sleeved and often with horizontal stripes. Such sweaters were straight from shoulder to hip—where the 1922 waistline was located.
Tweed suits and knitted dresses were popular. So were fringes, braids, little capes and underwear of crepe de Chine and radium silk.
Hemlines came down to mid-calf in the early 1930's, but they were uneven—it was stylish. The sweater, now with a knitted waist where a waist should be, was worn over long, slim skirts, especially pleated ones.
Coats had huge collars. Formal dresses were floor length and had exaggerated puffed sleeves. Many dresses, coats, blouses and even sweaters had diagonal drapes or flaps across the front that were fastened at the side.
The sweater had become a sloppy joe, worn with brief skirt, colored anklets and saddle shoes. There seemed to be few frills. Why should there be? The men were away.
The 1952 sweater has had some transformation, too. Now it is trim and short sleeved, topped with a gray silk scarf around the neck. Hemlines are down to mid-calf again, and coats are long and full. White short socks, loafers and printed silk head scarfs are popular.
Ten years later skirts had gone back up to knee level. It was 1942 and a war was going on. Trim, tailored suits had wide, square shoulders. Fringed head scarfs and the slack suit were popular.
Slacks have vanished, but blue jeans are universal. Formal wear may be either floor or ballerina length, but it is usually strapless.
No one knows what 1962 or 1992 fashion will be, but it really doesn't climb a mountain. Mt. Oread will probably be wearing some kind of sweater.
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Sigma Alpha Iota, professional music fraternity for women, will have its annual province conference Saturday, March 15. It will include chapters in Kansas and Nebraska.
Between 75 and 100 delegates are expected from the eight chapters in the province. These chapters are found at the University of Nebraska, Washburn Municipal university, Bethany college, Kansas State Teachers college, Ft. Hays Kansas State college, College of Emporia, Mt. St. Scholastica college and Kansas university.
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A KU graduate, Miss Mary Jane Waggoner, province president, is in charge of the conference. She is a member of the piano faculty at the University of Nebraska.
The Sigma Alpha Iota chapter at KU was founded five years ago. This is the first time the conference has met at this chapter.
Campus Pinnings
Mary Lou Fuller, Alpha Phi Kansas City, Mo., to John Eisele Phi Delta Theta, Kansas City, Kan
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Sigma Alpha Iota To Have Conference
Patricia Harris, Delta Gamma Marion, to Max Merrill, Phi Delta Theta, Marion.
Alpha Kappa Lambda Initiates 8 Men
Eight men were initiated into Delta chapter of Alpha KappaLambda Sunday.
The initiates are Harold Bergsten Jr., Gridley; David Edwards, Kansas City, Kan.; James Gillett, Kansas City, Kan.; Delbert Jones, Lyons; Bobbie Marshall, Parsons; Terry O'Dell, Kansas City, Kan.; Thomas Ricky, Wichita, and Stanley Schneider. Kansas City, Kan.
Delbert Jones and Harold Bergsten were the honor initiates. Howard Stettler, associate professor of history at the university, initiated as an honorary member.
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Initiation breakfast was held in the Crystal room of the Eldridge hotel.
Kappa Kappa Gamma Initiates
Kappa Kappa Gamma Initiatives
Four women were initiated into Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority March 1. The initiates are George-Logan Campbell, Kansas City, Kan.; Claudette Hunt, Kansas City, Mo.; Elizabeth Merriman, Kansas City, Mo.; and Emily Missildine, Wichita.
Delta Gamma announces the pledging of Doris Roebnaugh, fine arts senior from Fellsburg; Shirley Hatcher, fine arts sophomore from Hutchinson, and Mary Anne Everett, education sophomore from Osawatomie.
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Social Work club, 4 today, Hawk's Nest, Union. Election of officers, all members attend.
Official Bulletin
Lutheran Student association cost supper, 5:30 Sunday, Trinity Lutheran church. Discussion, "Exactly What Do You Believe?"
No Psychology club this week
College Daze - final try-outs for chorus and dances, 7 tonight, M. S. building.
Nursing club, 4 today, Fraser dining room.
Deutscher Verein, Donnerstag, 5 Uhr, 202 Fraser. Film über die "Freee Universitat, Berlin." Einführende wort, Wens Queisser.
FACTS meeting, 9 tonight, 210 Fraser. To fill ASC vacancy, everyone welcome.
The History club, 7 tonight, Pine room, Union. Prof. Backus.
Phi Mu Alpha, 7 tonight, 131 Strong. Pledges must attend.
The English Proficiency examination will be given March 8. Juniors or seniors in the College, Education, Journalism, Medicine, and Fine Arts will register today in the offices of their deans. Mrs. Calderwood will be in 211 Fraser from 9-12 on Thursday to answer questions.
Air Force ROTC and Women's Rifle club practices are suspended this week for ordnance inspection.
Cheerleaders school will start Monday, 4 p.m. East wing of Robinson girls will interested welcome. Another information contact Judy Buckley 3437.
Campus Affairs committee, 7:15 tonight, 222 Strong, subject, Honor System.
Chess club, 7:15 tonight, 111 Strong.
ASTE field trip to Brunson Instrument company, Kansas City, Saturday. All students planning to attend should sign bulletin board in Maryville.
Sigma Gamma Epsilon, honorary earth science fraternity, initiation 7 tonight, 402 Lindley. Informal supper, Dine-A-Mite, Thursday night.
Inter-Varsity Christian fellowship, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 131 Strong. Speaker, Mr. Ksara, Morocco. All welcome.
IVCF missionary meeting, 12 noon-12:50 Friday, Danforth chapel All welcome.
All KuKu's required to wear white or light trousers Friday night and sweater all day Friday
Spanish Club Sees Dance Demonstrations
Six popular Latin American dances were demonstrated by Latin American students at the El Ateneo meeting Feb. 27.
The tango, rumba, samba, mambo,
paso doble and conga dances were
given by the following students:
Luis Bianchini and Mrs. Flora
Costa, Coca Rica; George Sigueredo
and Rica; anon Board Weitzman;
Mexico; Antonio Board Puny,
Peru, and Luis Rosania, Ecuador.
Antonio Pun-Kay, president, was in charge of the meeting.
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Phi Kappa Fraternity Holds Annual Retrear
Father Malachy Sullivan, O. S. B., professor of philosophy at St. Benedict's academy in Atchison, was the guest of Phi Kappa fraternity at its annual retreat March 1 and 2.
The two-day retreat began March 1 with Mass and a short sermon by Father Sullivan at St. John's Catholic church.
Individual and group conferences were held with Father Sullivan that afternoon at the fraternity house, 1120 West 11th street.
In the evening at St. John's the fraternity heard spiritual readings and participated in Stations of the Cross, Rosary and Benediction.
Phi Kappa members also went to Confession that evening. Sunday morning they received Holy Communion at the Mass at St John's.
After more conferences Sunday afternoon, the retreat was closed Sunday evening with church services, Rosary, Sermon and Benediction.
Haury-Moon Engagement Told
The announcement was made Feb. 28 at the chapter house by Phyllis McFarland, fine arts senior, and Harriet King, fine arts sophomore. Miss Haury was presented a sheaf of deep red roses, and her attendants wore cages of shattered carnations in bordeaux shade. The housemother, Mrs. Richard Blume, was given a corsage of white narcissus.
Alpha Phi sorority recently announced the engagement of Mary Lee Haury, Altamont, and Jack Moon, Mound Valley.
Miss Haury is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Haury of Altamont, and is a fine arts junior. Mr. Moon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moon of Mound Valley, and is an engineering junior at Kansas State college.
The announcement was made by opening a big silk bag in the colors of the sorority, bordeaux and silver, and releasing a white fur kitten wearing the pins of Alpha Phi and Lambda Chi Alpha, Mr. Moon's fraternity.
The initiates are Marijane Lynch, honor initiate, Mission; Twyla Sue Cox, Fredonia; Joyce Henry, Wichita; Joan Alice Johnson, Chanute; Maxine Ratzlazff, Hillsboro, and Lee Ann Thompson, Atchison.
Six women were initiated into Tau chapter of Alpha Delta Pi sorority Sunday night during a ceremony at the chapter house.
Mr. Tice is a past moderator of the Kansas synod and was a delegate to the National Council of Presbyterian Men held in Chicago Feb. 1 to 3. The council meeting will be the subject of discussion. The public is invited.
William Tice, Beloit lawyer, will speak at the KUWF Presbyterian Men's meeting at 6 p.m. today at Westminster house.
Beloit Lawyer To Speak To KU Presbyterian Men
Groups 3 and 9 will have a combined meeting at 7:45 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Franklin D., Murphy. The hostess committee is composed of Mrs. Karl Klooz, Mrs. H. B. Hungerford, Mrs. John Nelson and Mrs. Clayton Crosier. Paul Malone will show colored slides of modern Japanese life.
Alpha Delta Pi Initiates 6:
Group 1 will meet at 8 p.m. at Watkins hall. Miss Natalie Goutrod will give a talk on France.
Group 2 will meet at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. N. P. Sherwood, 1801 Indiana street. Prof. Carlyle H. Smith will give a demonstration talk on silversmithing.
Group 4 will meet at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. A. J. Mix, 1134 Louisiana street. Prof. Carlyle H. Smith will give a demonstration talk on the art of silversmithing.
University Women's Club To Hold Meetinas
The University Women's club will hold group meetings Thursday afternoon and evening, under the direction of Mrs. F. J. Moreau, general chairman.
Group 5 will meet at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. L, W. Seagondollar.
1507 Massachusetts street. Justo Bravo will talk on the Philippines.
Group 6 will meet at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. William D. Paden, 821 Alabama street. The following will serve on the hostess committee: Mrs. Gordon Davis, Mrs. Dwight Mulford and Mrs. Carroll Clark. Dr. C. S. Smith will talk on "Archeology of the Great Plains" and will illustrate his lecture with slides.
Group 7 will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Paul Lawson, 2315 Vermont street. The hostess committee consists of Mrs. Shelldon Carey, Mrs. Edwin Browne and Mrs. Calvin Vanderwert, Dr. Cora Downs will show slides and talk on her European trip.
Group 8 will meet at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Franklin D. Murphy. Phyllis McFarland, fine arts senior will give a musical program. She will be accompanied by D. Drs. Wunsch, fine arts senior.