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Show Ti'O ninwyi ?: 4W The Salt Lake Tribnne, imryTinfi'aiyiiii tg Before You Buy 11, 1968 Sunday, July Clothing Costs Climb, So Do Complaints Bv Margaret Dana Last year the people of this country spent $42,800,000,000 on Of clothing. women spent 0 some for their new $24,400,-000,00- r. ready-to-wea- That is 40 percent more than they spent in 1903. The ing cost risof is ' reflected in . lhS ana those figures, as enough, but, curiously prices go up complaints about and performance climb, too. Not all women, however, are complaining, since many are willing to settle for a and are happy with look, clothing quality reached an almost-all-tim- S. Christensen Mrs. LeRoy R. Park Mrs. Richard K. Caldwell Mrs. Wayne L. Donaldson vft- - M. 2943 Caldwell, Metropolitan Way, the bridegroom's parents, honored the couple at a breakfast at the wedding Rodeway Inn. The newlyweds greeted guests at the Reception Centre. Mr. and Mrs. Max L. Tur- Crestwood Villa was setting Saturday for the wedding and reception of Miss Barbara Ann Elkins and Galen Smith Christensen. They were honored at a at Log wedding breakfast Haven by the bridegrooms parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn J. Christensen, 3250 Metropolitan Way. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Jane Hunter, 2981 E. 4345 South, and Stephen L. Elkins, 650 N. 2nd West. The bridegroom Is continuing studies at Weber State College. 3590-230- 0 Johnson Mrs. Robert C. Shoop Miss Marilynne Johnson became the bride of Wayne L. Donaldson in a ceremony Friday in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. A wedding breakfast honored the couple at given by the bridegrooms parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Odell Donaldson, 8364 Chuck-A-Ram- a, Clarry CL, Magna. That evening, Mr. and Mrs. L. Grant Johnson, 3154 S. 8400 West, Magna, honored their daughat a ter and new the Seville reception at Reception Center. The bridegroom, who has attended Utah State University, is presently serving with the U.S. Navy. He has been stationed at Adak, Alaska, and will be stationed at Cheltenham, Md. son-in-la- w Mork-Shoo- p All Saints Episcopal Church was setting Friday for the wedding of Miss Rolene Mork and Robert Charles Shoop. The newlyweds greeted guests at a reception at the Lamplighter Center. Mrs. S. Val Reception Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Mork, 2260 Suada Dr., parents of the bride. The bride-groois a son of Mr. and 2089 Sa Staker k Miss Chyrl Janice Merrell Robert Park, LeRoy Phoenix, exchanged nuptial promises Friday in Salt Lake LDS Temple rites. An open house afterward at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Craig Hull, 1943 Arlington Ave., Bountiful, honored the newlyweds. The bride, who has been residing in Bountiful, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Porter L. Merrell, Du- and Donaldson are m jjmes Mr. Shoop is attending the University of Utah where he is affiliated with Kappa Kappa Psi. His bride is a former student there. e high in February, March and April. It was said that 259 r Miler and S. Val Staker traded wedding vows in a ceremony Friday in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. A wedding breakfast was given in their honor at the Rodeway Inn by the bridegrooms parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart H. Staker, 2050 E. 5097 South. The bridal couple greeted reception guests at Shalamar Reception Miss Sandy the Center. Mr. and Mrs. Jack H. Miller, 2103 E. 5290 South, are parents of the bride. The bride has attended Brigham Young University. Mr. Staker is continuing studies at the University of Utah. wedding break- Mrs. Joseph D. Sutherland Cowles Tnurs-da- 205 First Ave. Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 85 Reception Bonnie Jo Cowles and Joseph Dale Sutherland. A .1 ti famous fwice-yearl- y "The Rockies y the Lamplighter Center were Miss reception followed. The bridal pair was honored at a dinner given by the bridegrooms parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sutherland, 1039 E. 3900 South, at an account of oarly explorers beaver hunters government surveyors and emiLewis grants bound for The Pacific Coast and Clark, Zeb Pike, Jededia Smith Jim to namo a few. Bridger, John C Fremont Is offering MORE great values! g their home. Mr. and Mrs. Allen B. Cowles, 3719-61East, are the brides parents. 0 LAST DAYS! ONLY SIX LEFT 8 95 only MAIL ORDERS ACCEPTED COME IN SEE ALL OF OUR SUMMER READING SELECTIONS - Sam Weller's (ZI01ISS sa 254 328-258- MAIN WOMEN'S QUALITY SHOES reduced to Pianos! Special Sale of Small 4 1 6 Full-Sca- le Choose vnur piano now from kingi large selection ot rental returns at biff savings. Loveiv finishes of all kinds In lamotis brands . . . C.ulbran sen, kimball, Baldwin, Wurlitzer and man, man) more. The most important fashion event of the season, effering substantial reductions on beautiful shoes in all types and heel heights. Such famous makes as Palizzio, Hill & Dale, De Liso Debs, Caprini, Peacock, Cobblers, Penaljo, Edith Henry, Nina, and others. Take advantage of this opportunity tomorrowl Yes, we welcome BankAmericard and Walker Bankard EN Grade 17 to 38 Walk'Qvdtii KINGS MUSIC AIRLINE TRAINING i For Information or opplicotions call or writ tho Registrar's Office We Suggest: Sutherland Urgently needed to train for Reservation!!, Ticket Agents, Hostess, Freight, Cargo and many other exciting positions. If you qualify, most of training can be financed. Write (including your phone ) to: H-5- 1, 1880, Rowland Hall-S- t. Mark's offers the finest in col'ege preparatory training for qualified students. WALK-OVER- 'S for delightful Pleasure and Relaxation Wedding rites Friday in the Salt Lake LDS Temple Joined Miss Sheryl Kay Turner and Box With a tradition of excellence in education since 355-74stores had to return 13,605 regardless of poor dresses because of serious thread, bad stitching, crazy flaws. d fit or styles. What, then, can garment Raise Many Queries manufacture: s do to raise the But there is a very large standard of products and segment of women which is assure sausfaction for cong sumers? raising many questions, At the annual convention of the garments offered them for themselves and their the American Apparel Manufamilies, and are not satisfied facturers Assn, a few weeks with the choices offered them ago I saw and listened to at the prices they must pay. some thoughtful suggestions. for instance. One primary trouble with Automation, our situation today is that for Watching a miraculous matoo long the whole garment chine pick up and handle fabmanufacturing and retailing ric as carefully as human hands could, I agreed this business has been pinned might well be part of the down Into answer at least where fairly price lines, which nobody wants to break. In theory, standardized products and fabrics like mens shirts are these are the prices consumers want to pay. That means concerned. But for changing fashions and fabrics for womtoo often we buy a price, rather than a specific garen, I doubt if this is the answer. ment with factors we understand. To Take Abroad A second suggestion was Disappointed in Garments Nevertheless, I believe most made by companies already women, if they are really practicing wrhat they suggested. They said: Go abroad grownup, have in their minds a picture or standard of what with your factories, where they want and expect from a labor is cheap, trained workgarment. They are being re- ers available, and costs are peatedly disappointed today In low. But if this were generalsome factor and they are askly followed it could mean the ing increasingly, Why? Who end of an industry which is is to blame? This becomes the greatest employer in our more and more important as country. Do consumers want this? money tightens and consumThe third suggestion comes ers must make every dollar do its full job in the months to from consumers themselves. come. Many letters to me suggest Perhaps the first part of the we need to revise our ideas as answer lies In the fact that to what we should pay for New good workmanship in any gargood style, good workmanship ment depends on the skill and and good performance. We experience of the worker should be ready to pay what it making it, and the kind of takes. But, at the same time, quality control and supervi- manufacturers and retailers ways sion the company maintains. Shawnie Evdasin There are not nearly enough skilled workers available in Making plans for a Jan. 11 this country, nor is there Reg. $15 wedding at the Congregation enough training going on to Montefiore Synagogue are make more available. Gleaming with lustre and highlights that make It almost Miss Shawnie Evdasin and The garment company can Mrs. Mr. Impossible to distinguish from real hair! Completely washand Barkan. Jerry use those skilled workers it Arthur able and colorfastl Instant glamour for all occasionsl Nat0 Evdasin, can get by offering premium ural hair shades to match your own! East, are parents of the fupay, or it can get along with ture bride. Her fiance, who is untrained, inexperienced help studying in Jerusalem, Israel, Downtown Only Tho Port Milllnory at low wages when and if it is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Alcan get even these workers. fred Barkan, Tucson, Ariz. Foreign Competition In addition to the price competition, which is sharp, the garment industry must meet from foreign competition Park Free at Main Parking Mall. Enter at 26 W. Broadway. Its to convenient! countries, which increasingly are sending garments into this country at prices based on lower wage and living Read This Summer was graduated from Brigham Young University where her husband is continuing studies. Turner-Caldwe- ll Hi-Sch- 12 to be worn many Tooele. The bride HURRY! MEN-WOM- Nvritry through 6rod 3791-186- fast at Log Haven. They greeted reception guests at LDS Stake North Tooele Center. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Clair Boyd Olsen, at Murk's GLAMOUR FALLS Miss Taunya Olsen and Ferrell G. Reed exchanged wedding vows Friday in Salt Lake LDS Temple rites. Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Reed, Orem, parents of the bridehonored the newgroom, at a QUESTION BOX where they will appear as rapidly as research and space permit. Address Consumers Question Box, in care of Home Service Department, Hall-S- t. Calling All Girls Olsen-Ree- d Wed In a ceremony Miller-Stake- Mrs. Ferrell G. Reed chesne. The bride is a graduate of Brigham Young University. Her bridegroom received his law degree from the Universi-t- y of Arizona, and also attended Arizona State University. He is assistant attorney eral for Arizona. lyweds Mnrgaret Dana welcomes questions and comments on buying. Comments will be used as often as possible in the BEFORE YOU BUY . . . column, but questions about buying should be addressed to CONSUMERS Rowland P.O. Lake City, hard-and-fa- st ner, East, are parents of the bride. Both are attending the University of Utah where the bride is affiliated with Delta Chi chapter of Lambda Delta Sigma, and the U. of U. Library Council Mr. Caldwell is affiliated with Beta chapter of Sigma Gamma Chi. Merrell-Par- Utah Tribnne, 867, Salt 84110. eval-luatin- Richard Kent Caldwell. Mr. and Mrs. George Christensen Box mass-produce- WEDDING NEWS Elkins- - .Salt Lake your sociation of Buying Offices, which buys a major share of the stock for many stores in the country, stated that returns of dresses for poor workmanship and other flaws that Mrs. Galen must let consumers get into the act. They must listen to consumer demands, criticisms and needs. They must let consumers help decide what they instead want sold in stores of deciding what consumers must buy. Readers of this column have started this dialogue with their letters. It is a hopeful and fair solution. standards of these countries. in Manufacturers caught this squeeze among the price lines retailers maintain, wrages that are high, and competition from abroad have a serious struggle even to stay in business. They may be forced either to raise prices or lower quality. To keep their staff of workers they may have to do both, and consumers are discovering the result. Flaws Show Increase Recently a report by the As- 2233 So. care of this newspaper 7th East "Quality Shoes, Hosiery and Handbags" Salt Lake City 214 South Main Open Daily till 8 p m. Monday till 9 p.m. Open Mon. i 4 I 'til 9 p.m. i |
