Breckenridge American (Breckenridge, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 156, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 7, 1957 Page: 3 of 6
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Home Decorating Fashions Often
Swing Back To Styles Of Past
WEPNF.SPAT. AIT, 7. 1 r.7— RRF.(~KF.NKWr,F 4MFRTCAV—I
By KAY LAUKKM F.
(A. P. CORRESPONDENT)
Fashion in hiniii< tl.
likf fashions in clothes, «\>r -sn of-
ten ftWiriR back t<> styles of the
past.
Currently, velvet - textured up-
holstery, ft'iril. n scenic wulpaper
and K""«l "l<l luttirwmk screens are
an'nnir i«i« as hemj; revived for up-
to-date decorating scherues.
One New \ ork decorator, Ku*h
Strauss, show>d the new id.-as in
a contemporary model ,i|>artment
on exhibition in Manhattan.
The living room was in shades
of blue. Mauve and purple. And
it had a c o r n e r arrangement of
tiofa sectionals upholstered in Sia-
mese pink. Another Ktfci wan blue.
Walls and ruir wire m tones of
blue, while draperies uvre mauve.
Two ottomans With Koval purjie
velvet cushion, add'd a d<*« p accent
A lattice-type screen tin a ceiltriK
track sen'iratde d rifling and liv-
ing areas.
The bedroom was dot .- in tones
"f apricot acharminjt backKrouiMi
for the walnut furniture thut was
U.-d
In another exhibition of m-niel
homes, the clurm of early Sew j
l* njci.wui was recreated in ;t i' *■
centered around th hearth, >u|t
He-ting a feeling of '|uiet comfort ,
and warmth Against a backirround
of t'olonril blue walls and white
brock fireplace, a pair of cherry
rockers from inv iting fit:
gioupmg for almost any t<*>m
the houst Small madallions
shades of blu<- and turpuoi ^e on
a white harks: found tw.ivrly's
"• helsea") made a perfect choice
for r H'keis and window treatment.
Hri^ht am) crisp double tiered rur
tun-; and shirred valance tcimn d
in whiter hill fringe aililxi their
nostalgic touches. \ black hurri-
cane pin up lamp, a fireplace stool
^ and accessories added final touches
I to a room of Uncluttered simplici-
nation ty .,n,j Cozmess.
j Capturing the historical back ;
ground of early America in de .
I sign, a Jeestown comemorative fab-
Iric ("Mayflower"), pictorially por-
trays woodblock prints of early !
sailing vessels in rich tones of (
hemlock gre -n. antique white and
brilliant tanginer. Charming ((ilo-j
sheen") print sets the theme for'
a b«d sitting room, equally appro- j
priate for a teen-age girl or gvest
room. Small single windows for
homes of today or yesteryear re-
ceive identical treatment and .is-
sumf additional importune through
unique use of fabric. Narrow ruf-
fles at top and bottom of slen-
der valaoce add a quaint look of
colonial charm. To highlight the
contemporary contrast of dark
a (in nst light, hemlock green hitch-
cock furniture is placed against
antiqu. white walls. To carry out
this theme, quilted, antique white
covt rlet tind bolster is enhanced by
a shirred dust ruffle of the print
t.ibric. White tole lamps, braide<)
rug and colonial accessories com-
plete a room of soft prettines*.
Inspired by the rich tradition of
colonial Virginia, a setting in the
Williamsbuig manner is featured
■11 .1 "\ormandy" fabric in soft
torn s of russet, adam gold and
- green. Borrowed from lHth
century interiors, handsome dra
KITCHEN CONVENIENCE: space for breakfast and snicks. If
there's no room for a center table, trv a snack-bir urr.tncment
like this one. It'll double as extra work space. But make sure
there are electrical outlets for appliances.
McPherson Reunion At
Miller Park, Sunday
Irap-
OPAL'S
BEAUTY SHOP
IOH F,. I YFK ST.
rHiiM; HI !> ins
Opal llill — Johnnie Miller
I Operator*
ii< eiy treatment is e«|uaUv adapt
in foi ttnlay's windows. The print is
in i used for stationary end panels and
shaped valance, edged with moss
green turn, w th striking accent of
pa1, gold under -curtains in sheer
iForttshan) fabric. Traditional
mahogany furniture lends further
distinction to the room in a chair-
side table and ehippendale wing
chair, repeating the print. Adam
gold carpeting and self-jyitterened
j ask-type wallpaper with ^leam-
jing accents of br.ass wall sconces
| lend a mellow glow.
Soc DC :{|lt Mcl'herson
Descendants of the late John and
Sally Wade Mcl'herson gat he red In
Miller Park for a family reunion
Sunday.
Present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Jimmy Mcl'herson with Tommy;
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Mcl'herson with
Judic; Mrs. (ieonge Tripp with
Sharon and Toby; Mr. anil Mrs.
Kddie Mcpherson with Tommy;
of Odessa.
Mrs. Florence Sadherry; Mr-.
Dorothy Anderson and children, of
Ka-stland. Mi. and Mrs. Kiley Mi
Pherson with Howard, Hob Claw-
ford. <H Li pan. Texas: Mr. and
Mrs. Everett Humble of Ft. YVortn;
Mrs. Kaford Knox with Judy, Jo
KUa and Bronk, of Hobbs. N. Si.;
Mr. and Mm. Lonnie Hollie with
Klla Mae of Snyder; Mrs. Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McPherson,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tabors and
kev
Kva
Mi.
; Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Cole Dugan with
j Shirley, Alvis Grimes, all of (Ira-
ham; Mr. and Mrs. Clay MeClus-
KOIKE
with Hrenda and Patsy. Mrs. j
McCluskey. <#i I.ipan Texas;
and Mrs. Lon Sa«lberrv of
Hrvson, Texas; Leonard Mcl'her-
son of Hellmede. Texas: Mr. and
Mrs. W. F. Loveless of Ranger;
Mrs. S. Sad hi rry of Graham;
Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Williams of
LongVii-w, Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sluder of
ill Georgetown, Texas; Alice McPher-
i son of K t. Worth; Mr. and Mrs.
William Knox of Liberty Hill, Tex- |
rhose present irmii Rreckenridge '
were: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mc- |
Pherson, Mrs. Fannie Moore with i
Fay, Mr. and Mrs. Vela McPherson
with Harvey Ray and Raymond,!
J. M. McPherson, Mrs. Hinerva |
Knox, Mr. and Mns. Vano Carey j
with Jean, Ann, I>ick, Rex, Kent '
and Betsy Hess, Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Johnson Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
Stuard with Cheryl and Rickey.
Ray Stuard and son, Lee L., and |
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Haliburton.
Society Witnr, Mrs. Merle
llnlberl will ha- out-of-town on
t.icittion for the next few days.
\rtirlr* for the Woman
■^lieiild He turned in to Mrs.
Fve'vn Clements by (he usual
hour of ten o'clock each week-
day morning and by eleven
o'clock on Saturday for the Sun-
dav edition.
Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Nichols On
Trip To Albuquerque, New Mexico;
pp They Exchanged Vows July 30th
Wedding vows were exchanged
July 'io by Miss Delores Howell of
Hreckenridge and Shirley Nichols
i of Cisco at the home of Rev. ,-ind
j Mrs. Wm, F. Osborn, l.">oH Last
Elm. Rev. Osborn. pastor of the St.
ated.I
Mrs.
The
Mrs.
were
NOTICE
We will be closed from Friday, August 9th until Wed-
nesday, August 28th, in order to attend Winona School
of Photography.
frank homme studio
Paul Methodist Church, of fie
The bride's grandmother is
Lottie Dixon of Rreckenridge
groom's parents are Mr. and
Rert Nichols of Cisco.
Attendants to the couple
Mr. and Mrs. Junior Biggins.
After ,i two week trip to Al-
berquerque. New Mexico, Mr. and
Mrs. Nichols will be at home in
Kiecken ridge.
Social
Calendar
THIRSDAY
I'reckenridge Chapter K5!>, OKS, I
will meet Thursday evening at 8 j
o'clock in th,' Masonic Hall. All !
members are urged to be present, j
- -- 4 y _____
I' just isn't possible to "swim I
yourself clean." A cleansing hath1
requires se.tp as well as water.
This is the Golden Moment
*
TKAMRELL FIINITURE'S
10 th ANNIVERSARY SALE
STORE-WIDE SALE—Swings All Over Tte Store
OAK and MARLITE PLASTIC
Bra?! TippeJ
Legs!
A FUTURi
HEIRLOOM IN
CAMDEN'S
CEH'U-LINC
Gt'\l Philippine ntnhngimv
(not imitation)
C.hM IM' ""d
interior)
CFM l\F Camil-n p-iliftrrixl rnhmrlrv
GEM n £ marmitlanl \lrll" Tnne fini'h
bookcase bid
WIDi DRESSER
LARGE KVEUD
w chilJr'B -.11 rh'ri-h - • ^
hppr-cial- th- fin«t in er.cioUS living. *nd )0uli r^ei
Vauty ol it* linri nd tini'liej.
• Solid Oak
9 Limed Finish
• M l't« T°PJ
• Inn Tipped
Cent Tufned l(J
OPEN
THURSDAY
TILL 9 P. M.
Free To The Frrst Baby Born
After Midnight August 25th
Baby Bed
Mattress
Baby Bath Tub
Folda Stroller
Car Seat
Winner must ho horn in Stephens Memorial Hospital!
Streamlined
living room group
YOUR BEST BUDGET BUY!
£
SOFA that makes a bed
Luxurious LOUNGE CHAIR
*• «me«m. wejim
••yl'fff. thot wmws # •
•" knufHHn mmhtn. •«
« hemfiom* *0*9
•"t# tho-r thm (Wt* O#
w Hel« «ry
SFMCXltt XO (l' (Ml
to take possession... economically! ■
If you have always longed to own and drive a Cadillac—hesitate
no longer! At the present moment, there is no long wait for delivery.
And today, the "car of cars" can be yours for less than you would
have to pay for a far lees distinguished car. Your authorized
Cadillac dealer has all the facts to convince you. Visit him soon and
learn why Cadillac is the wisest, soundest investment in all motordom.
VISIT YOUR AUTHORIZED CADILLAC DEALER
Regular
189.95
ECONOMY FiiPNITUKt
AUSTIM, TEXAS
VJtTE NO. 90fe
MAT NO- G4.
and your
old suite
TRAMMELL FURNITURE CO
1
139 E. WALKER
PHONE HI 9-2227
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Breckenridge American (Breckenridge, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 156, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 7, 1957, newspaper, August 7, 1957; Breckenridge, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth135624/m1/3/: accessed July 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Breckenridge Public Library.