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The Missoulian, Tuesdv July 3, 1973-5 0 Till 0 my ll Indian Fashions Are Unique Like most women everywhere delegates to the North American Indian Women's Association conference in Browning were interested in pretty clothes. A style show featuring mostly pant suits and vests was the highlight of an evening program. The outfits were made of polyester fabric with colorful insets of felt in unique, original Indian motifs. The garments are the creation of Jewel Gilham and Mabel Bremner of Poplar. Linda Luckse and Elaine Clayborn, were models for the affair.

Indian ceremonial dresses and luxurious shawls with hand tied fringes were also on display. Many of the pants and vests were from a similar pattern but in various colors. However, out of the more than 30 outfits displayed, there were no two decorative designs alike. Following the show, the clothing on display sold immediately to the enthusiastic Indian delegates. 4 1 k.lM Ml CLIMAX OF THE STYLE show at the NAIWA conference was when Linda Luckse modeled a buckskin ceremonial dress and carried a handmade cradle board.

The 10-day-old baby borrowed for the occasion-slept peacefully throughout the entire performance. (Staff Photos by Evelyn King) DC, I 1 4 I AN ELEGANT WHITE shawl with an appliqued eagle in flight brought enthusiastic applause from the audience. American Quality in Women Want Fashion 4 1 Mrs. Bowman says women are through with fads in clothing design and are looking for value instead. She says sweaters will be marvelous for fall, and predicts that mother of pearl buttons will be the height of style.

"Jeans are still very important in Europe. Women are wearing denims with their sables or Donegal jackets. And patches on the jeans some are satin appliques, some are embroidered. There are lots of denim shoes, and new kimono-sleeved jackets that wrap and tie to wear over jeans," she added. "Lots of people are wearing denims or slacks tucked into high boots.

I think we'll soon see some slacks cut like "d-phurs to go with that look. American manufacturers disagree, but I think it will go. Every designer is influenced by 'eans." Mrs. Bowman says she often gets tired of the crush at Paris showings. She thinks it's a fire hazard to pack so many people into such rickety showrooms.

Her husband, a Manhattan art gallery owner, often accompanies her on the fashion trips. "He's Mrs. Bowman said. "He has gt taste, and he's always the mc 4 popular man around." though we do have the best sportswear in the world. The things that are different around the world are fabrics, colors and the attention to detail that one finds only in European clothing," she said.

One thing does worry the fashion prognosticator. She says fashion magazine reporting in general is bad today. "I get so angry when people downgrade everything. They report only far-out items in a show and ignore good things. They keep saying fashion is dead, or they say pants are out when really they are not.

Women still care what they wear. A new outfit still does much for them psychologically," Mrs. Bowman said. From previews of fall fashion in Paris, Mrs. Bowman predicts that the boot-length, longer skirt will be popular this fall.

"Manufacturers may not want it because it takes more fabric, but it is comfortable and easy and it is a good alternative to slacks for women who prefer a skirt," she added. "Women are going to wear what they feel looks good, no matter what a retailer says. They should have the option of making a choice." IMMMI. I THIS COLORFUL Indian ceremonial costume, modeled by Elaine Clayborn, is trimmed entirely with hand-tied fringe. NEW YORK (AP) American women are becoming more fashion conscious, says one woman who should know.

She is Leona Bowman, author of a fashion newsletter which has been' predicting trends in what women will wear for 10 years. The tiny and blonde Mrs. Bowman makes two trips to European fashion showings each year and keeps an eye on American fashion the remainder of the time. Her track record is a good one in the four years she has been chief trend spotter of her publication. "European women still have more assurance than American women, but there is a growing fashion consciousness here.

Americans are finally becoming more concerned with quality; they don't buy dresses they'll throw away in a short time. "American women are traveling more and learning about fashion as they go," Mrs. Bowman added. "Americans do travel better they always look better. Otherwise, fashion is becoming pretty much the same all over.

"There is, for example, no one look that is American, al By ABIGAIL VAN BUREN DEAR ABBY: Like so many others I can't believe I am actually writing a Dear Abby letter. My inlaws' anniversary is coming up so I called my mother in law and told her that John (my husband) and I wanted to take her and Dad out for a small dinner celebration on their anniversary. She said she'd ask Dad and would let me know. She called me back the next day and said (and I quote), "Dad said he was not going anywhere with John until he gets his hair cut." I couldn't believe my ears! John is over 21 and nobody has to tell him when to cut his hair. He wears it longer than he used to, but it's clean and well-groomed and not really long by today's standards.

When I told John about it he said, "Well, I guess we won't be with them on their anniversary." As things stand now, we aren't speaking to his parents until we get an apology. Don't you think we deserve one? DAUGHTER IN LAW iil! Dear Aliby iiii Hairy Problem Kids Need Some Sugar I don't want him to think I don't appreciate his hauling those Little Leaguers around, because I think he's great, but I worry. NO NAME, PLEASE DEAR NO NAME: Here's your letter right over home plate. Problems? You'll feel better if you get it off your chest. For a personal reply, write to ABBY: Box No.

69700, L.A., Calif. 90069. Enclose stamped, self-addressed envelope, please. Bridal Rentals GOWNS VEILS HOOPS MRS. P.

HEWITT 332 East Spruce Nh 'til p.m. by appsintmtnt if mi i DEAR DAUGHTER IN LAW: I happen to believe that John has the right to wear his hair the way he wishes, and his parents also have the right to absent themselves from his company if they so desire, but I wouldn't hold out for an apology. Start talking. But be careful what you say. oO DEAR ABBY: Its Little League baseball time again and I need your help.

The father of one of these boys piles all these boys in the back of his pickup truck some with their feet hanging over the side, and you know how boys are they don't sit still, and some of them like to show off. I have been driving behind them in my car and my heart has been in my mouth many times. The driver of the truck, can't keep his eye on the boys in the back, and sometimes he's watching scenery instead of the road ahead of him. I have heard this man's wife say they both read your column, Abby, so maybe if you print this it will do some good. TORONTO (AP) Keeping kids away from candy and sugar to save their teeth may not be the answer after all, a Montreal children's doctor says.

"Harping away about candy and sugar is a cheap and possibly harmful excuse for the lack of insight and knowledge of the many contributing causes of dental caries," said Dr. G. H. Nicker son in an article for doctors. Writing in Canadian Family Physician, a medical magazine, he said he had seen a number of cases where children suffered from low blood sugar a condition in which the blood is low in absorbed sugar needed for nutrition, usually between meals.

For example, he had treated a child of about age 4 for so-called temper tantrums that always occurred about 11 in the morning or 3:30 in the afternoon. As the time factor was so striking, he suggested snacks between meals. "The parents protested vehemently," he said, until he suggested the choice: "The child's teeth or his brain, and with this, the parents listened to Since that day, there had been no "temper tantrums," Dr. Nickerson said. "Sugar is vital to the active and lively growing child.

In my opinion, snacks between meals and even some candy are essential to active, growing children." Snacks and candy "make a minor contribution to dental caries and a major contribution to good health," he said, "provided fluoridated drinking water, adequate nutrition and good oral hygiene, especially dental flossing, exist" I THE DESIGN on this vest is made of various colored felt pieces appliqued on polyester. Some of the pant suits carried a matching design on both trousers and vest..