Fashion Designers Have Turned Down 1'he Short Koad! The other night the dream was so vivid. No...it was a nightmare. I walked into a department store and there were only shorts and mini-skirts. Please, please don't let this happen to us non-thing people. --But-iLjeemjL that the fashion designers have turned down the short road of fashion. Shorter hem lines are in for this spring ana summer. And according to the. "May EBONY it is that time again in our unpredictable fashion hi story to expose our legs. What will be the styles?...Bloom ers, mini bermudas, flirty skirts and easy fitting dresses. For evening wear EBONY suggests — thigh-high fashions or elegant — shorts. -The popular magazine also sng. gests open-toe pumps, high-heel sandals or sling back shoes to compliment the shorter fashions. + + + + + Sonja Adelle Gantt and Christ opher Charles Cross were inducted into the National Honor Society at East Mecklenburg Senior High School Tuesday, May 4. Ms. Gantt is the dauther of Cindy and Harvey Gantt of 517 Poplar street. Cross is the son of Jacqueline and Charles Cross of 1411 Painter Place. The principal of East Meck lenburg is Leroy Miller. + + + + + . Have you noticed a change in your teenager’s behavior and you have a hunch that it’s not simply a «stage? With all the drugs floating around you must remember that many children are not immune to peer pressure. - If you would like more infor mation about preventing drug abuse the Charlotte Drug Edu cation Center will sponsor an important conference Sunday, May 16 from 2-5 p.m. at the center, 1416 E. Morehead Street. Dr. H. Stephen Glenn, director of the Family Development Institute in Washington, D.C. will speak on “Developing Capable Youth.” Dr. Glenn will be introduced by Liz Hair; Chairman of Charlotte’s TERESA biihms^^^— ■” Teresa Burns Task Force on Drugs and Alcohol. ■ The second guest will be Kay Webb, Director of the Alabama Families in Action. She will be ’ introduced by Dr. w. Leslie Boo bitt, special assistant to the Superintendent of the Chariotte Mecklenburg Schools. Mrs. Webb will speak on “Parent Power in Drug Abuse.’’ On Monday, May 17 there will be three other offerings for parents at various times. The program and workshop schedule will continue Tuesday and Wednesday. The cost is only $6 per event or $18 for all four presentation; $12 for two events or $14 for three events. The fee includes a recep tion for Dr. Glenn and Ms. Webb Sunday and an informational packet. For more information contact the center at 374-3211. + + + + + Private lessons in piano, organ, voice and guitar will be offered this summer at Sacred Heart College in Belmont. For more information about these classes for both adults and children, call the public rela tions office of the college at 704 825-5146 -+ + + + 4 The Annual Medgar Evers Mississippi Homecoming has been scheduled this year in Jackson, Miss, for Friday through Sunday, May 4-6. The former Fayette, Miss. Mayor Charles Evers announced recently that a variety of events ■■■■MB— Clip L this coupon V and get 50% off • 1 our professional dry cleaning services Pick up your dry cleaning until 11:00p.m. everyday. OPEN 7 DAYS A WL_ii,_' TRYON MALL CLEANING CENTER j 451 SUGAR CREEK ROAD (NEXT TO TRYON MALL THEATRE! I mHUHHToffrr Expires May 21. UUMMHHMHIIHI . I will occur. There will be a re ception hosted by Mississippi’s Governor William Winter for instance. All the blues fans will be delighted at the “Blues Under the Stars'‘ festival was headlined T5V— B. B. King. Former Mayor Charles Evers is the brother of the slain civil rights leaders Medgar Evers (in whose memory the homecoming is being held). The homecoming had to be moved from Fayette because the crowd each year became larger and larger. Last year an estimated 60,000 people packed little Fayette (population 2,200). The co-sponsors for the annual observance de City Of Fire Fire ranges uncontrollably through a metropolis in "City of Fire," drama starring Barry New man, Susan Clark, Shelley Winters, Leslie Nielsen, James Franciscus, Ava Gardner and Henry Fonda, to be broadcast for the first time on network televi sion, on “The CBS Saturday Night Movies,” Saturday, May 15 at 9 p.m. on WBTV, Channel 3. After being dismissed from a controversial oil refinery, an employee takes revenge by saba toging the plant, releasing danger ous, combustible petroleum throughout the surrounding city. cheated to the memory of Medgar Wiley Evers are Charles Evers and B.B. King. + + + + + ter of Roberta Robinson of 1824 West. Blvd. recently received the Outstanding Business andEcono mTcs Major award* at~Meredfth College during the college’s Awards Day ceremonies. Mere dith College is a woman’s col lege located in Raleigh + 4- 4- 4- 4 Charlotte students are standing out in the athletic department at Wingate College. Recently at the college’s annual athletic banquet many Queen City natives were honored. Pat Warren of 440 Briar-wood nriVP WOn the J-HnwnrH Wil liams award as outstanding male athlete. In soccer, defense player Michael Knight of 2216 O’Hara Dr. received the highest honor. Jack Shirey ot Matthews won the coach’s award for the greatest contributions to the baseball pro gram and Jeanna Alexander of 1645 Eastway Drive won the award for the most outstanding contributions to the women’s in tramurals programs. r" 1 '—*■**— -r The Latest In Men's 6l Boy s Fashions John Henry Manhattan Brookfield Master Tailor James Holloway * TRYON MALL ~ 3500 N. Tryon St. 597-8153 Maior C'adil Cards Accaciad WANTED Alive, Lively, Mature ["ADULTS" That Can Appreciate Having A Good Time. YOUR HOARD IS .52 Choice Brands Of Mixed Beverages ■A Fabulous 40 Ft. Wet Bar •A Relaxing Happy Hour Everday 5-7 P.m. - .Beautiful Waitresses A Profess. Bartenders .Ladies Night Every Thursday •Mon.-Wed. 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