St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-04-20


tering glow on the pretty party
gowns the feminine contingent
donned for the occasion.
With a five piece orchestra
playing rhythmic tunes for dane
ing, the huge dance floor was
crowded TO its capacity thruout
the unforgettable evening and the
merry throng was reluctant to
bid each other "adieu" at the
party's end.
Exqusitely gowned, the hos
tesses charmingly received their
guests, The president, Mrs Albert
MoFarlands flattering choice was
white ballerina length gown
with aqua accents; Mrs. Raymond
Bledsoe, recording secretary,
chose a white linen sheath, the
neckline outlined with rhinestones.
Aqua lace and net was the lovely
choice Of Mrs. Byron Brown, vice
president
Mrs Junius Powell, wife Of the
social chairman, was stunning in a
fuschia net, baIlerina length; Mrs,
Tony Mazingo was striking in
grey satin with hustle effect TO the
side and front drapery, matching
nylun stole and rhinestone Jewell
ry giving dramatic accent. In a
red silk sheath featuring three
quarter length sleeves and a very
interesting neClJline, an Edward
Abbott creation was the charm
ing Mrs. Tommie BraddoCk. Wear
ing black chiffon waltz length
gown, accented by huge fuschia
sash was the smart choice Of Mrs,
Maurice Bethany. In a handsome
teal blue chiffon and net studded
with rhinestones was the chic
Mrs, Charles Noble, while Mrs
Cornelius Mobiley was stunning in
a black jersey sheath.
Among the pretty white gowns
in the hall were Mrs Lewis Ripper
in taffeta and net accented with
silver and rhinestone accents;
also Mrs. Josephine oden in white
lace featuring a three TERED skirt
dramatized with aqua sash, mat
ching pumps and rhinestone
bracelet; Mrs. Archie Givens in
white waltz length, rhinestone
jewelry: petite Miss sandra An
derson in white nylon ballerina
length with rhinestone jewelry.
Mrs. Ashmore Stokes donned a
beige net formal with sequin stud
ded bodice, while beige chiffon
featuring Empire neckline beaded
with bronze sequins and pearls
and amber jewelry was the perfect
compliment for Mrs. Harold
wright's charms. Melon brocaded
taffeta ballerina length was the
lovely choice of Mrs. Annette Rob
inson. The Oh, so nattering prin-
cess lines in black and silver llama
was the perfect choice for Mrs.
Earline Galloway.
Others presenting equally as
fetching portraits were Mrs. Bert
Dawson in blue brocaded gown,
waltz length; Mrs. T. b. Carey
Jr., in blue taffeta beaded with
sequins; Mrs. Clyde Williams in
blue brocaded gown; a red strap
less gown was smart and stun
ming on Mrs. Martin Wellington,
while aqua chiffon, ballerins
length with matching stole was
Mrs Richard Fox's lovely choice.
Varying shades Of orchid gave a
distinctive tone 10 Mrs. John
Lawrence's gown.
In a draped, black, fuschia and
white figured nylon sheath, her
own creation, was the striking
Mrs. Clarence Anderson. Miss Es-
telle Luckie donRed navy blue
with red accessories; while Miss
Susan Ellis, wearing blue lace off
the shoulder neckline presented a
pleasing portrait
Aqua nylon featuring sweet
heart necklne with white Access
SORES enhanced the charms Of
Miss Michele Davion. while rose
nylon net, ballerina length was the
perfect choice for petite Luverne
Noble.
Still others enjoying the color
full fete were Mrs. Maurice Crouch
in beige satin sequin trimmed;
Mrs. Robert shoffner in a black
lace sheath: Mrs. Leonard Davis
in shimmering rose satin with
hustle back and rhinestone trim;
Mrs. John Scott in a strapIess
Kelly green net dramatized by a
huge apron drape. Wearing a lime
green net and taffeta floor length
with rhinestone accents was stun
ming on Mrs. Harry Brown: Mrs.
Howard Brown in rose brocade;
Mrs. James Griffin in black and
white polka dot; Mrs. Walter
Smith in black lace; Mrs. Manly
Rhodes Jr.. in ivory net; Ms. Ro-
bert Patterson wearing black and
white polka dot. halter neckline.
Mrs. James Allen wearing white
and blue coin dot nyion dramatic
ed with a devastating shoulder de
tail: Mrs. Charles Rogers in purple
taffeta. fuschia trim and Mrs.
Theodore Allen IN black lace with
green accessories.
General chairman for the party
was Junius Powell with James
Taylor as oo-chairman- Other
committee members included Le-
roy Lazenberry. the Mines II