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May 25, 1959
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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In Newark, N.J., 17 high school baton twirlers' uniforms shrank to bikini size after dry cleanings, deemed too revealing for the Memorial Day parade. Superintendent Dr. Edward F. Kennelly suggests they skip it, noting it's not Pasadena.
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NEWARK, N. J., (AP) - Seventeen girl baton twirlers, whose uniforms shrank to Bikini dimensions, have been advised what to do during the Memorial Day parade -- stay home.
The suggestion came Friday from Dr. Edward F. Kennelly, superintendent of schools.
The majorettes, pupils at West Side High School, had complained their 8-year-old uniforms had grown scantier and scantier due to repeated dry cleanings.
"Improper," said one of the girls.
"Immodest," said another.
"They have been altered beyond the possibility of alteration," said a third.
If march they must, the girls said they would do so in street clothes.
Kennelly was sympathetic, but told the girls it is all right with him if they don't march at all.
"After all, this isn't Pasadena," he said.
NEWARK, N. J., (AP) - Seventeen girl baton twirlers, whose uniforms shrank to Bikini dimensions, have been advised what to do during the Memorial Day parade -- stay home.
The suggestion came Friday from Dr. Edward F. Kennelly, superintendent of schools.
The majorettes, pupils at West Side High School, had complained their 8-year-old uniforms had grown scantier and scantier due to repeated dry cleanings.
"Improper," said one of the girls.
"Immodest," said another.
"They have been altered beyond the possibility of alteration," said a third.
If march they must, the girls said they would do so in street clothes.
Kennelly was sympathetic, but told the girls it is all right with him if they don't march at all.
"After all, this isn't Pasadena," he said.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Baton Twirlers
Shrunk Uniforms
Dry Cleaning
Memorial Day Parade
Newark School
Immodest Attire
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Edward F. Kennelly
West Side High School Majorettes
Where did it happen?
Newark, N. J.
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. Edward F. Kennelly
West Side High School Majorettes
Location
Newark, N. J.
Story Details
Seventeen girl baton twirlers at West Side High School find their old uniforms shrunk to bikini size from repeated dry cleanings, making them improper and immodest. Superintendent Dr. Edward F. Kennelly advises them to stay home from the Memorial Day parade rather than march in street clothes.