Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past
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STARADVERTISER / SEPTEMBER 21, 1989
The sixth edition of the United Flight Attendants’ Fashion Show will take viewers to “Ports of Call” from Paris to New York, starting at the Sheraton Waikiki Hawaii Ballroom. Featured will be garments from several local designers, with a nostalgic segment showing United Airlines flight attendant uniforms dating back 60 years in recognition of the 40th anniversary of the hiring of United’s first Pacific flight stewards. From left, Marlene Tom models a 1965 “cheerleader” uniform, Sally Bushonvilleod in a 1951 dark blue suit, Deana Dunbar in a 1941 outfit and Kim Fanley in a 1939 uniform.STARADVERTISER / SEPTEMBER 21, 1988
A visitor from Japan examines the solar-powered racing car Mana La, which is on display at the International Renewable Energy Conference held at the Sheraton Waikiki hotel.STARADVERTISER / MARCH 15, 1972
Symphony scholarship winner Lynne Okino takes a break from Mozart as he rehearses with a high school rock group, HGO and Co. Okino plays the flute, with Miles Miyasato on trumpet, Harvey Asato on guitar, Owen Nagasawa on drums and the vocalist, Camille Chikasue.STARADVERTISER / APRIL 15, 1956
The Hotel Hana-Maui has been described as where the best of old and new Hawaii combine to provide a plush vacation spot for the Maui visitor.STARADVERTISER / FEB. 4, 1962
The Naha Stone, which weighs about 5,000 pounds, in Hilo is one of the Big Island’s top historic attractions. The legend of the sacred stone states that the one who can overturn the stone has the mana (power) to rule the land. King Kamehameha I moved the stone and unified the islands in 1810 under his rule.STARADVERTISER / FEB. 2, 1978
Leprosy patients and their supporters sing “Hawai‘i Aloha” to conclude lei-draping ceremonies at the Capitol’s Father Damien statue. The event was held to rally support for the patients’ attempt to remain at the old Hale Mohalu facility in Pearl City.STARADVERTISER / APRIL 8, 1992
Aipopo Aipopo, left, instructs Vernies Tuiolemotu in the art of Samoan palm frond weaving on the grounds of the Bread of Life Church in Kalihi Valley.