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SIX UZDTOKD (ORE GOm MAIL TKIBUKS WdnMdar' Maxell S, 1IM Spring Suits Offer Large Style Choice Curve accentinf femininity playa a major role in Spring luiti, presenting a picture that is typified by the full skirt and brief, jacket silhouette featured in an eye-compelling, texture some fabric. Although they all predomi nantly follow similar bodice molding, waist - nipped, arched hipped and full-skirted lines, newest suits are to be found in as great a variety as the flowers in a fresh-blooming Spring gar den. Jackets, or example, range from the very brief rounded bo lero types, with curved contours accentuated, in many instances, by slope - shouldered, melon shaped three-quarter sleeves, to the longer length jacket, that ends just below the hipline, with a slightly rippled peplum or half-beled back. Lilt Spencers Other jacket styles, most pre senting brief outlooks, include little spencers, arch hipped basques and figure-hugging tops with deep dolman sleeves,, re movable capelets or high-placed seam or pocket detail. Typical of Spring's new brief jacket silhouettes is a suit with a waist-length poodle cloth, spen cer jacket, with three-quarter dolman sleeves, teamed with a full gored gabardine skirt. The very fun, easy full and eased slim skirts, on hand for Spring, also present a variety of choice. Many feature all-around pleats. On others, pleats are grouped In novel effects. And still other skirts are stitched to the hipline then pleated to the hem, featuring the long torso line. Fullness in new suit skirts is also achieved by the use of many gores or confining fullness to the back with the front giving a straight hanging appearance. Softer Outlook Although slim skirts are pre dicted to continue their popular ity through the new season most have been eased immeasurably, often with low kick pleats placed either front or back, for a softer outlook. Distinctive of the full-skirted silhouette is the suit with a full four-gored skirt and short, mold ing asymmetrically closed jacket. New costume suits, following the full skirt-brief jacket pattern set for the season, offer added news interest in their greater than ever versatility. This season they are chameleon-like with re movable capelets on cardigan jackets, crisp fabric printed blouses accompanying them, and in redingote coat designs that have jacket-effect tops and come with matching skirts. One cos- 4 1 DONT MISS IT KIWANIS KAPERS MARCH 5-6-7-8 Senior High School "The Best Is Not Expensive 34 NORTH BARTLETT i her big sister in her party frock. Here, an organdy apron effect is gaily embroidered, the bodice is stripe accented, her belt is black velvet. By Individuality Frocks. tume suit even has a printed petticoat and blouse that can be worn' as a completely separate outfit. One perfect version of the cos tume suits, featured for Spring, offers a two-in-one costume for outdoor and indoor wear. The tiny rippled capelet can be worn for outdoors, then removed to re veal a molded, cardigan neckline jacket in a dressmaker mood. Great Variety Newest texture-conscious fab rics and colors employed for suits complete the picture of feminin ity and great variety at hand for Spring. Silks are expected to hold a prominent place in Spring suit fashion, as are brocades, benga lines, failles, novelty taffetas, pebble tweeds, metal shot wor steds, boucles, poodle cloths and gabardines. Colors vary from easy to blend neutrals and perenially popular navies and black to yarn dyes, small plaids, novelty checks, pastels and two-tone combina tions that make use of contrast solid colors with contrast texture fabrics for skirt and jacket, or achieve contrast with a plaid or a check combined with a solid tone. '52 Luggage Asset for Latest' Style Color, Style Texture Shown Luggage and leather accesso ries, designed for Spring '52, mean as much fashion-wise as new Spring clothes. Now cos tume cue J, in colors and fabrics, they can be the finishing touch to ensembles, and also a most impressionable asset. An abundance of color, style and texture in luggage gives a wide choice to match or blend with travel clothes and accesso ries. For those with an eye for wool, there is luggage in checks, herringbones and tweeds. If linen is preferred, it is also avail able. Or for those who desire the smoothness of leather or plastic, there is much variety to be had now in color and style, with matching or contrasting trims. Along with its fashion con scious outlook, newest luggage is lighter and made to be more lasting than ever before. Accord ing to the Luggage and Leather Goods Association, one - third more can be packed in today's luggage than it its counterpart of ten years ago. Along with luggage, there are new innovations in leather ac cessories that supply accommo dations for papers, tickets, bills and change. New feminine wal- Junior. Styles To Mimic Dad Junior will look like a tiny replica of Daddy, this Spring, in trousers, sweaters, jackets and coats all mimicking the grown ups in fabric and styling. The trench coat, complete in all details, including irridescent lining, is warm enough for those "in between" days and sturdy enough for a small boy's hard wear. Popular too, in Spring coats, are the fly-front water repellent twills, styled to make son and father look like broth ers. Tartans appear in sleeveless sweaters with fabric front and knit back. Sport shirts, in bright houndstooth checks, splashy tropic prints and bright solids, fit well with a knitted waist band. Tots just learning to walk won't scrape knees as much with the new overalls that have foam rubber pads slipped into knee pockets. t AND YOUR TIE? The man who is portly and short, or just one of them, should beware of loud patterns, loud colors and off shades. While the tall, lean man, or the athlete, may make the sky the limit in patterns. lets, that are capacious enough for.all such necessities, yet small and slim, are available in a wide range of colors. These can be matched to other purse pieces such as key, cosmetic, cigarette and eyeglass cases. - j ' ft . V , Stylised cotton knits In gay. solid colors, are' the fashion this Spring for the younger set's play and party activities. Above, he wears a "Fireman's" polo shirt, cotton knit boxer trunks and socks. Of Durene mercerised cotton yarn. By Scoux-Tex. . ALL OVER The trim is the thing for Spring with big bows, miniature back belts, delicate "liner" col lars of organdy on suits and dresses, featured for '52. Wallets Are Ample Size Convenience Is tops In men's wallets. They arc ample in size and outstanding In versatility. Removable card or photo cases, check books and inner-folds add to the appeal of these masculine accessories, but not to their bulk. Even with new Innovations they have been whittled down to streamlined proportions and fold remarkably flat under a heavy load. Some of the more completely argamzed wallets feature a re movable leather photo card case. which can be interchanged with any standard checkbook. Some contain a special flap in the bill compartment which forms a se cret pocket for bills of larger de nominations or private papers. For the man who likes to keep his bills, papers and change all together,., there are a variety of wallets, in many leathers, which carry ample expanding coin purses with plenty of room for change. An unusual one contai' a partition in the bill compart ment for better organization of the contents, plus two deep util ity pockets. A leather card case is enclosed in one, while the oth er new wallet offering contains double vision windows for iden tification or photos. LET IT GLEAM Wash costume jewelry in any liquid shampoo and see how fresh and gleaming it immedi ately becomes. New Designs in Spring Umbrellas There's a promise of sleek, bright fashion In the rain with newest spire -slim umbrellas available for Spring. New elongated umbrella de signs, in silky fabrics, can be had to complement or contrast with Spring ensembles whatever their color. And this means from tip to tip of the umbrella. While others may be had in ombred shades, gay candy stripes or with contrasting. handles, such as a mirror clear, black lacquered T shape handle that stems from a vividly -hued umbrella. WAIST NIPPERS Pert little waist cinchers are now available to help make a tiny waist a miniature of itself. Often made of rayon satin, waist cinchers hook or lace about the waist to ease away the inches gently but firmly. A daily dunk ing in mild suds keeDs it fresh and firm for continued wearing. A FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS For Every Occasion POTTED PLANTS We Give S&H G-ten Stamp ROGUE VALLEY GREENHOUSE Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd H. Morris Phone 2-9384 2S Franquetfe Nitr Phon Central Point 307 PREVENT LINT .. To prevent a linty tinge on dark cottons, use fresh suds for different colors. Never use the wash water in which white clothes have been sudsed. ft HEADQUARTERS ii This is , This Week Only Get acquainted with SWEATERS 32 GORGEOUS COLORS All Sizes $3.95 to $13.95 Wool Lambs Wool Cashmere Hand-Fashioned ENDS SATURDAY 'The Best Is Not Expensive" "Tht Best Is Not Expensive" ? )4 A SMART SWEATER-SET "America's Best Sweater Value" 34 NORTH BARTLETT MEDFORD JOIN THE WELL DRESSED CROWD WITH A NEW ROI IKI SOS. Spring ii nearly here and new Is the time to select your Spring outfit from our new supply of smart, nationally known brands of men's wear. Choose this week from Medford's recognised headquarters for men and young men and look your very best. Nationally Advertised Brands FAMOUS for QUALITY Featured at W if 7y O Hart, Schaffner & Marx Suits and Slacks O Curlee Suits O Van Heusen, Wing and Tru-Val Shirts, Ties and Pa jamas O Stetson, Lee and Adam Hats O Gantner and Columbia Knit Sweaters O Weyenberg, Currin-Greene, Buffalo and Chippewa Boots and Shoes O Botany Shirts, Slacks and Ties O Day Slacks and Sportswear O Pendleton, Black Bear Shirts, Slacks and Sportswear O Levi Strauss Wool and Denim Western Wear O Hickok Belts, Billfolds and Jewelry O Palmdale Sport Coats, Slacks and Sport Shirts by Cohn-Goldwater Phoenix, Munsingwear Hosiery O U.S. Rubber Footwear and Waterproof Clothing O Munsingwear and Healthknit Underwear is) nn MllY si n fo) THE BUDS FOR QUALITY DUDS Between Western Union and the First National Bank Medford, Oregon
