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Jackson! Sun LIVING Sunday, September 5, 2004 IT Fashion collection rests at University of North Texas By JAMIE STENGLE The Associated Press DENTON, Texas From "Givenchy and de la Renta to Balenciaga and Chanel, a dazzling array of haute couture hangs in an unlikely place a storage room at the University of North Texas. Rarely seen by the public, the colorful collection of about 15,000 dresses, coats, suits, purses, shoes and more is housed in a climatecontrolled room on campus at Scoular Hall, operated as an appointment-only research tool for designers, educators and students. It's called the Texas Fashion Collection, and a walk down its aisles is a sweeping look back at more than two centuries of clothing design. "We get a lot of our inspiration from the vintage detailing," said Susan Ingram, owner of Helena Henry IV a Dallas designer of high end children's clothing. She was in the 1950s section, admiring the trim on the collar of a black dress while wearing protective white gloves.

"I could spend all day in here," she said. "It's a great kind of hidden jewel." The collection, which includes pieces from unknown designers and private labels at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and other ritzy stores, primarily focuses on items from the late 19th and 20th centuries, dating to the 1820s. But a few pieces, including a child's dress of tan wool with dark brown velvet trim, are believed to have been made as far back as the late 18th century. There's a purple wedding gown from the 1880s, complete with a boned bodice and matching shoes with straight soles meaning there was no differentiation between left and right. And there's a dress and matching frock made of green peacock and golden pheasant feathers, from an unknown designer in 1976.

A Balenciaga gown from 1966 is made of black velvet with a bustle trimmed with ermine tails. In 1938, Stanley and Edward Marcus of Neiman Marcus began preserving the work top designers had done for the company. In the mid-1940s, the brothers dedicated the collection in honor of their aunt, fashion maven Carrie Marcus Neiman, one of the store's cofounders. The collection eventually became part of the Dallas Museum of Fashion, which was moved to the Denton campus in 1972. Renamed the Texas Fashion Collection, the treasure trove is now part of the school's Visual Arts Department, which relies on donations.

Among the men's wear included is a charcoal gray wool suit worn by Stanley Marcus to the 1956 wedding of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco and a 1960s jacket of black alligator, done by Paco Rabanne. Access to the collection is limited because the school has no gallery space. The school near Dallas puts on occasional public exhibitions. "We are here for our students," said Myra Walker, a professor of fashion history at the school and curator of the collection. "I think we do a good job of exposing them to the collection." A student who is making a chiffon dress, for example, could study dresses made by designers who excelled in working with such a fabric.

"There's a lot of creative energy that emanates from anything that's well designed," Walker said. April Wilson, who will graduate this summer with a bachelor's degree in fashion design, said items displayed in her class helped make clear what the professor was talking about. "When she brings it out you really can see the silhouette and construction details," Wilson said. "A lot of the dresses from the 1920s you didn't see the flare or pleating in the pictures." A few items were worn by famous people, including a black Givenchy suit worn by Audrey Hepburn in the movie "Charade," but most of the pieces came from Texas women with extensive designer wardrobes or older people who make important finds as they clean out their closets. "It's just amazing how much people have squirreled away," Walker said.

Dolores Malone, 76, of Houston donated some Bill Blass and Chanel, as well as a coat worn by her mother that was made with triple rows of Russian sable. "I just decided, 'Get rid of it, Dolores," she said. "I'd rather give it to the school because I think it's for a good cause and they're nice up there." Virginia Thinnes, 57, of Abilene donated some clothes that had been in her family for decades, including a fur-trimmed suit her mother wore on her wedding day in 1935. "I knew it was time for them to be donated somewhere where they would be better taken care of," Thinnes said. On the Net: Texas Fashion Collection: www.art.unt.edu/tfc the series continues 2 Woman "Doc, I'm Tired!" Overview of Sleep Apnea The word apnea means "without breath." This happening during your unconscious sleep time could interrupt your wake time, cause illnesses, or be lifethreatening.

It is very common, affecting more than 12 million Americans. Dr. Taylor will discuss the stages of sleep, the causes of Sleep Apnea, and consequences of inadequate sleep. With knowledge and understanding, you can get help for yourself or someone you love who may be keeping you up! Date: September 9, 2004 Time: 7 p.m. Place: I.

Walter Barnes Conference Center, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Presenter: Ronald F. Taylor, M.D., D.ABSM Medical Director, Sleep Disorders Center at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Women's Pavilion For more information or to register community for this event, FREE Jackson-Madison County call 731-425-6448 or go General Hospital online to www.wth.org and An affiliate of West Tennessee Healthcare click on "Calendar." Celebrations! weddings engagements anniversaries birthdays births graduations Gretchen Obera Smith, Donald Justin Tapley Gretchen Obera Smith and Donald Justin Tapley, both of Jackson, Tennessee will marry at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 10, 2004 at Harris Grove United Methodist Church, Humboldt, Tennessee, with Brother Bob Rose officiating. A reception will immediately follow the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Steve Smith of Jackson, Tennessee. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Shirley Cordle and the late Mr. Richard Cordle and Mrs. Monica Smith of Asheville, North Carolina and the late Mr.

Herman Smith. She is a 1998 graduate of School. She graduated from Jackson-Central Merry, High Bodyworks School of Massage in 2002 and is currently employed as a licensed massage therapist with Toyos Aesthetic Clinic. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Donald Tapley of Jackson, Tennessee. Grandparents are the late Dr. and Mrs. Walter Eugene Helms, Sr. and the late Mr.

and Mrs. Irby I. (Humko) Graves. He is a 1998 graduate of Jackson Central-Merry High School and a 2003 graduate of Lambuth University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Arts and Communication, graduating as a Lambuth Scholar. He is currently self-employed as a musician in forty5south.

After returning from their honeymoon, the couple will reside in Jackson. Marsha Dawn McHaffey, Justin Lee Gardner Marsha Dawn McHaffey and Justin Lee Gardner will marry at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2004 at Madison Baptist Church in Jackson, Tennessee. Music will begin at 5:30 p.m. The bride-elect is the daughter of Dewayne and the late Donna McHaffey of Jackson, Tennessee.

She is the granddaughter of Mildred and the late Murray McHaffey of Blytheville, Arkansas; and the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Moser of Senath, Missouri. Marsha is a 1997 graduate of South Side High School in Jackson and a 2001 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin. She received her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration.

She is currently employed by Union Planters Bank and Dixie Castle. The prospective groom is the son of Steve and Vicky Gardner of Martin, Tennessee. He is the I grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Newton of Martin, the late Peggy Gardner of Union City, Tennessee, and Freddy and Sarah Gardner of Union City.

Justin is a 1998 graduate of Westview High School in Martin. He is currently employed by BancorpSouth as a Customer Service Representative. All family and friends are invited to attend. After a honeymoon to the Bahamas, the couple will reside in Jackson, Tennessee. Proud Parents John Cory and Amanda Rose Phillips of Henderson announce the birth of their daughter, Katelyn Rose Phillips, 8 lbs.

21.5 on August 6, 2004 at JMCGH. Grandparents are Tim Tommie Jean Faulkner and the late Donald Archer, all of Henderson, and Stan Diane Phillips of Finger. In Earlier Years Nancy Cheatham Futrell, Charles (Bud) Franklin Futrell Futrell couple 50th Nancy and Bud Futrell will cellebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on September 7, 2004. Nancy is a native of Crockett County and retired from Townsend Supply Company. Bud is a native of Madison County and retired from the ICG Railroad.

They are members of Malesus Baptist Church. The couple has two daughters: Sandi Barry and spouse Dean, land Sharon Smith, all of Jackson. They also have six grandchildren, Nathan, Susan and Shelley Smith and Serena, John and Kathleen Barry. HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY MOTHER AND DADDY! We love you and are thankful we can celebrate this special time with both of you. Celebrate your high school athlete, cheerleader or homecoming royalty! Call 425-9767 to Celebrate your love for your high school super star! Place an ad in their honor starting at $28, including a photo! The Jackson Sun First in News.

jacksonsun.com Elizabeth Ann Bohannon, Jonathan Scott Kerr Elizabeth Ann Bohannon and Jonathan Scott Kerr will marry at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, SepItember 18, 2004 at The Rawllings in Joelton, Tennessee. The bride-elect is the daughter of Rodney Bohannon and Belinda Swicegood, both of Owensboro, Kentucky. Miss Bohannon is a 1998 graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School in Owensboro, Kentucky. She will graduate from Middle Tennessee State University in December 2004 with a Bachelor's Degree in Advertising.

The prospective groom is the son of Gary and Susan Kerr of Jackson, Tennessee. He is the grandson of Hiram and Rachel Hutto of Athens, Alabama and Earline Kerr of Kokomo, Indiana. Mr. Kerr graduated from Northside High School in Jackson in 1998 and received a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Middie Tennessee State University in 1 2002. He will complete his Master's Degree from Middle Tennessee State University in May of 2005.

Following a honeymoon trip, the couple will reside in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Courtney Renee' Sturdivant, Adam Lloyd Olds Courtney Renee' Sturdivant and Adam Lloyd Olds will unite in marriage at 2:00 in the afternoon on September 18, 2004. The wedding will be held in an outside setting on the front grounds of First Baptist Church in Bruceton. The bride is the daughter of Cliff and Brenda Sturdivant of Bruceton, Tennessee. She is the granddaughter of Mrs.

Daphne Sturdivant and the late Mr. Joe Sturdivant, and Mrs. Margaret Fuller and the late Mr. James Ray Fuller, all of Camden, Tennessee. Miss Sturdivant is a 2002 graduate of Hollow Central High School and a graduate of West Tennessee Business College in Jackson, Tennessee.

She is currently employed by the Bank of Camden in Camden, Tennessee. The prospective groom is the son of Mr. Lloyd Olds of Dyersburg, Tennessee and Mrs. Deblorah Olds of Hollow Rock, TenInessee. He is the grandson of Mrs.

Lois Jernigan and the late Mr. Carl Jernigan of Hollow Rock, and Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Carolyn Olds of Dyersburg. Mr.

Olds is also a 2002 gradulate of Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School. He is curemployed by Bush Construction Company. Music will begin at 1:30 p.m. All friends and family are invited to attend. Only out-of-town invitaItions will be sent.

Proud Parents Michael and Kimberly VanWinkle of Jackson are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Gracyn Brooke VanWinkle, 7 lbs. 18 born July 27, 2004 at JMCGH. Grandparents are Johnnie Jo Ann Jackson and Jay and Beth VanWinkle of Booneville, MS. Aunt is Vickie Dennison, and great grandparents are of Luther Jackson. and Pearl Share your Celebration with all of West Tennessee! Call 731-425-9767 and find out how.

Birthdays, promotions, employee awards, graduations, etc. Birth Announcements with picture $28, without picture $14. The Jackson Sun First in News. jacksonsun.com Wedding, engagement and anniversary space available. Please call for price.

James D. Burns Burns couple 50th Mr. and Mrs. James D. Burns of Henderson, Tennessee will be honored by a reception celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, hosted by their children and their families, at the Henderson Church of Christ today.

Ramona Stackpole and James Burns were married August 29, 1954 at the 20th Street Church of Christ in Battle Creek, Michigan. The Burnses have four children: Tammy (Steve) Byrd, Tim (Laurie) Burns, and Beth Burns and Dexel (Angie) Burns, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. James served as a minister for churches of Christ for over 52 years; he now preaches for the Dyers Chapel Church of Christ, Lexington, Tennessee. Ramona has been a homemaker and church secretary. In Earlier Years Ramona Stackpole Burns,.