Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 May 1942 — Page 21

4 PRE, - vay to re . »” - Pe ? , Ww a9 - No Priorities on Straw Hats WELL MEN, here's one thing there are no priorities on—straw hats. They. are plentiful. This will be more of a Good Neighbor season than ever, because most of the straws available come from the West Indies, Central and South America.

As for style, last summer’s trend to lighter colors continues. Bands

will be loud or reticent, according to your taste. Brims will be a bit narrower,. but still wider than those on the winter felt that custom

says. should be stowed away on May 15. In the straw itself, the trend. ‘once more is toward natural colors and medium tan tones. The popular

| Nassau cocoanut in shades of brown will continue to be a winner.

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With good neighborly Latin America right close by, there’ll be no priority on straw for men’s hats this summer. And this year’s crop provides as wide a variety as ever, as these photos show. At left is a tan lightweight Nassau straw trimmed with a navy puggree band, uy right, a two-toned straw of open-weave Toquilla fiber from Ecuaor. vi

. There are some tricky new weaves in Panamas, and some weaves that show a plaid-like pattern in two colors for those who like their toppers on the gay side. : Most hats being on the conservative size in shape and color, individuality can let itself go in the trimmings. Bands range from solid colors to splashy prints. For town wear, smarties prefer the plainhued ‘ones, either in straight ribbon, or pleated, puggree form. Striped grosgrain ribbons are also good for business wear, unless the colors are too hi-de-ho-ho. If you go for eye-catching color in your hat bands, better confine it to sports hats.

Last year’s trend toward

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Thrift; conservation and taxeslead the fashion parade for America at war. It’s smart tobe thrifty, it’'ssmart to save, and it's smart to provide the dollars that pay for these “new and different’ style notes. If you would be in fashion...

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lighter colors carries “through summer in men’s straws (left). A new diagonal weave of lightweight tropical straw has a light tan band (right).

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| Auxiliary to Hear

Poppy Day Plans Plans for poppy day will be discussed by Mrs. Margaret Ray, chairman, at a meeting of Robert E. Kennington auxiliary to the Ameri-

i lcan Legion Wednesday at 2 p. m.

in the post home, 4174 College ave. The nominating committee will be appointed and Mrs. Gerald Leahy, ways and means chairman, will present plans for the sale of a defense bond.

To Give Card Party

The ladies’ auxiliary of the South Side Turners will entertain with a card party at Turner hall, 316 Prospect st., at 8:15 p. m. Sunday.

Jones-Routte Rite Is Today

Times Special : : DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., May 15.

—Miss Betty Routte of Indianapolis will become the bride of Pharold

Jones in a ceremony at the Method= ist church here this evening. The bride will wear a powder blue jersette frock with white access= ories. Her corsage will be white orchids. ‘ Attendants at the ceremony will be Miss Sudie Jones, sister of the bridegroom, and Manson Odom. A reception will be held at the Everglades hotel. Mr. Jones is the

son of William Jones of Oak Hill,

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