The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-25
Fashion Show
Displays New
Spring Styles
Over 800 People Enjoy
Affair Sponsored BY
Junior Women's Club.
LIBBY MERCHANTS
LEND ASSISTANCE

The fashion show sponsored by the
Junior Woman's club in Kienitz hall
last Friday evening had very large
attendance, there being over 800 pres
ent. From the little tots cute outfits to
the mems and women's suits and
dresses the costumes were smart and
well modelled
The models appeared on a small i'm
provised carpeted stage and were an
nounced by Miss Barbara Jefferson,
who named the one appearing and
described the costume. Soft music
furnished by Hilda Rolseth and Cliff
Haugland came from behind the scenes.
Clothes were graciously furnished by
Chefs, Kootenai Mercantile, ]. c. Pen
ney's, and Richard & Miller and these
stores cooperated in every way posi-
BILE to make the show success. Miss
Jean Fowler and Miss Signe Johansson
displayed a number of new head
dresses on the models.
Children's clothes were the first on
the program and as each one stepped
into the spotlight the audience was de-
lighted. Dresses, paiamas, and bathing
suits were shown and the children were
lovely. Those modelling were Shirley
Jean MetcaH, Margaret Maize, Doro-
thy Alice Danner, Shirley Switzer,
Muriel Chappell, Darlene Delzer, Jim
my Davidson, June Baney, Evan Baney,
Donna Gay Gompf, Jacqueline Gompf,
Roy Swarens, Ralph Swarens, Fern Bu-
chanan, Lillian Johansson, Marilyn
Neils, Janith Lee Hargreaves, Frank
leen Warner, Myrna Peterson, Dale
Thompson, Lila Davidson, Norma
Hayes, Mildred Larson, Frances Ann
Carlson, Beverly WOLF, Betty Lou Tone,
L.aVerne Chef, Dorothy Ledun.
Mems suits were next and were mod
elled by Bob Racicot, Dick Veldman,
Lyndon Borden, Lawrence Hampton,
Paul Gehrkc, Bob Saunders, Glen Nc
Comas- Gordon McComas wore a suit
furnished by Litchficld Darlington
Wash frocks, Stacks, street, dinner
and formal dresses were worn by Mrs.
Donald Hargreaves, Beatrice Larson,
Mrs. Jack, Swarens, Viona Brown, Mrs.
Alvin Privett, Mrs. Edward Davidson,
Margaret Sleizer, Mrs. Henry Smith,
Hazel McCannon, Mrs. Jack Friend,
Mrs. Harold Thomson, Mrs. Howard
Turner, Mrs. Ned Joughin, and Mrs.
William Erickson
Between different sections of the
show several entertainment numbers
were presented Little Miss Helen
Church and Master John Richards gave
school-day tap dance. Norma Jean
Hayes also tap danced. Miss Mary
Boyle, accompanied by Miss Hazel Nc
Cannon, sang Alice Blue Gown" ano
Miss Barbara Jefferson accompanied
by Miss Hilda Rolseth sang when Irish
Eyes Are Smiling" and For YOU
After the last dress was shown the
chairs were pushed back and an hour
Of dancing, with music by Bernie
Langsdorfs orchestra, was enjoyed
Doughnuts and coffee were served BY
the club at nominal price. Those in
charge of the refreshments were Miss
Lois Eames and Miss Virginia Eldredge
assisted by Miss Helen Winston ane
Miss Louise Carlson.
Much credit for the smoothness anc
geniality of the evening is due Mis-
Beatrice Larson, club president, and hel
staff Of helpers, Miss Barbara Jefferson
Mrs Donald Hargreaves, Mrs William
Erickson, Mrs. Bonner Hooks, ane
Miss Margaret Sleizer. Mrs. Henri,
Smith was in charge Of decorations ant
Miss Hazel McCannon arranged tn,
program. Miss Grace Day supervised
the advertising. The Juniors plan tt
continue with these annual shows an,
with the splendid cooperation receive,
this time are hopeful of making it al
anticipated event each year.