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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (May 9, 1940)
The Women’s Page Page Sis MARGE FINNEGAN, Editor Thursday, May 9, 1940 For W omen Only By MARGE FINNEGAN From ail appearances the “pow ers above” are smiling on the U. of Oregon and its junior class this week, and planning to do their share to make Junior Weekend enjoyable. It is apparent now, that the sun will shine. Nothing we could imagine, at thi3 point, would be more dismal than at tending a campus luncheon to morrow noon dressed in raincoats, rubbers, rain hats (even our old favorite), and winding our way through the lines to receive a soggy ham sandwich, moist cook ies, and dripping salad. Then to stand under the trees and watch the queen be crowned beneath the shelter of an umbrel la, and the princesses standing around in hip boots—well, it just doesn’t add rip. Even Jupiter couldn't imagine such a sight, so the sun will continue to shine. (we hope!) Eesides, it’s “Springtime in Vi enna,” and although Oregon has been known to enjoy many a spring rain, who’s ever heard of a ‘ Viennese mist.” Pinafores Promoted Pinafores have really taken the campus by storm. Coed com ments on the dresses vary. Some say they realize the style is not too flattering to the figure, but that they’re fun to wear anyway; while others remark they’re be ing shown in all the well-known fashion magazines: and still oth ers look on them with comment censored. It is a fnn-idea though, and it's doing the trick to pro mote the Weekend. Swan Song We look toward next week’s Woman’s Page with sad tears iu our eyes. It's the last page of the year- and also our last job. For Women Only will prepare a “swan song" for the occasion and then ' duck out to give a new staff an opportunity' to show its worth be fore next tali. -- MOTHER'S DAY CARDS GIFTS Bring your Mother in to select her own gift. ^ ¥ Suggested Gifts * Figurines * Framed Pictures * Flower Bowls * Perfume Bottles * Non Spill Powder Bones * Handkerchiefs * Costume Jewelry * Books ¥ ‘V Ruth Wheeler i 122 E. Broadway UO? No! ---Vienna For a Weekend By LOIS HULSER Junior Weekend, highlight of the social season is here with activi ties for everyone every hour from Friday through Sunday. Friday all students of the University, faculty and weekend guests will attend the annual all-campus luncheon in front of Friendly hall. Janet Goresky is chairman of the event. In the afternoon members of the YWCA, AWS and the Eugene Mothers club will entertain vis iting' Mothers at an informal tea iu Gerlinger. Viennese Prom Friday night the Igloo will take on the most festive Viennese air in years when Bob Mitchell's or chestra plays for the annual Jun ior Prom. The Master dance group also present their program Friday evening. Saturday’s full schedule begins at 3 o’clock with the terrace dance to be held in front of the library until 5 o'clock. At 4 o'clock the band will pre sent its concert in the sunken gardens in back of the music building. Refreshments will be served during the Sunlight Sere nade. The annual Mother’s Day ban quet will be held again this year in John Straub dining room. Canoe Fete Tops The millrace will be glamour ous with lights and colorful floats at 9 o'clock as the Canoe Fete begins its promenade before thousands of spectators. Weekend festivities will con clude Sunday when all living or ganizations honor Mothers at special 1 o’clock dinners. Mary Kay Riordan, two-year Emerald society news reporter and advertising staff member, will start work as Thursday manager of the Emerald next week, George Luoma, Emerald business manager, announced yesterday. I B£flRD7 DliTINCTIVE APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES M «BXANL1TS tTUU Mother's Day Gifts Give something to wear and she 11 say you’re a thought ful child . . . A box of lovely Xo Mend hose spells bliss to every wo man ... a dainty purse kit has beep designed for mo ther's own day—.She’ll love it! ‘‘Personal Lengths.’’ Pair $1.1 o. 3 pairs $3.30. Purse kit free with 3 pairs. GIFTS WRAPPED FREE Bags... ■ Why not (.-boost' a dressmaker bag; to mateh M o t h o r’s en semble ? Kxqais ite suedes in col ors or unusual b1 ae k patent and call’. . . also white . . navy . . brown . . Priced -Sl.bS and Gloves . . . are always wel :• o m e ! Dainty slip-ons in doe skin, in white, c o r a 1. b 1 u e, •rold. Fabrics in white and col ors. $1.00 pair. Perfect s y m b o 1 of Mother’s Day. Hand le e r c h i e f s of the month as seen in Vog u e. oOe each, llaiulkies as seen in (ilatnour. 2oe. •Jewelr\—mother will cherish a gift of jewelry—a glamour pin -necklace—bracelet — or string of pearls — at $1.00. COEDS!!! Take advantage of our closing-out sale to stock up on those extras you have always wanted. * Revlon Polish * Contoure Makeup and * Complexion Aids KRAMER BEAUTY SALON Phone 1860 1258 Kincaid MILLER’S Eugene’s Newest Dept. Store Phone 1090 810 Willamette Style No. 985 y' For mothers who seek com fort plus smartness ... 3 thread ... in proportioned lengths pair 1.00 3 pairs 2.85 Style No. 500 For young mothers who like to gad about ... a fragile looking 2 thread - all silk - Tempered Twist. Pair 1.00 3 pairs 2.85 Style No. 400 For mothers who are proud of their trim legs and feet ... 3 thread Tempered Twist ... all silk. Pair 85c 3 pairs 2.45 FREE GIFT WRAPPING