Nuletide Fete Hosted by Three Nostesses at Carolina Street
A Christmas party in a 410 Carolina Street home hosted by Mrs. Charles Adkisson featured morning games, a covered dish luncheon, and afternoon revels. The Yale theme decorated rooms with a lighted Christmas tree at the center, gifts exchanged, and guests including Mrs. T. H. Kidd and Mrs. Walter Crossett among others.
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Charles Adkisson
Carolina Street
Fred Hersinger
H. L. Gaither
Birthday reflections on Minnie Maddern Fiske and Pollyanna author
December 19 marks the birth of Minnie Maddern Fiske born 1865, famed Becky Sharp and Ibsen advocate. Eleanor H Porter born 1868 authored Pollyanna and other popular titles, died 1920. Also listed are several notable women connected to the date.
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Minnie Maddern Fiske
Becky Sharp
Mary of
Eleanor H. Porter
Sue
Mary- Marie
David
Pollyanna
Marie
Mrs Hoover Plans Christmas Week At White House
Mrs Herbert Hoover plans a busy Christmas week with home-coming relatives public appearances and private parties. Her son Allan is expected next week and Mrs Hoover Jr will fly from Asheville to spend part of Christmas Eve with Peggy Ann Herbert III and Joan at the White House. Train connections allow the younger Hoover to tuck the three babies in bed on Christmas Eve after the tree.
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Associated Press
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Allan
White House
Mrs. Hoover
Notable Women of Reform and Arts Highlighted in 1930 Notice
In 1930, a public notice honors Mary Ashton Livermore American reformer born 1821 Sadie Martinet actress born 1861 and Elizabeth O Pechand entomologist born 1885, underscoring their contributions across reform acting and science.
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Mary Ashton Livermore
Sadie Martinet
Elizabeth O. Pechand
Mrs Hoover to Host Christmas at Blue Briar Cottage
President Hoover and wife plan a quiet Christmas at Blue Briar Cottage on a Carolina Mountain slope. Janet Large, Mrs Hoover’s niece, is noted as a holiday White House visitor. Christmas charity events include Walter Reed Hospital gift sale, Salvation Army party, and Central Union Mission tree.
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Blue Briar Cottage
Carolina
Salvation Army
Central Union Mission
Washington
Hoover
Rose Bowl Plans Christmas Parties
The Rose Bowl Tea Room announces a tea dance Saturday from 4 to 6 PM for sub-deb members. A Monday informal tea will be held at the Rose Bowl with fortune telling featured in the program.
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Rose Bowl Tea Room
Rose Bowl
Christmas Party Invite Lists for Official and Presidential Families
The White House invitation targets the President's household and the official family. Youngest children are asked to attend with their siblings and parents. The Christmas night event gathers the President, cabinet members, and their immediate households.
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White House
Winter Fur Dominates Paris Coat Show at Longchamp
Paris fashions feature bold fur highlights with large stand up collars and deep cuffs. A notable model pairs black broadcloth with a white ermine jacket and side slits, finished by a white ermine muff and versatile scarf.
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United Press
Paris
Longchamp Mecca
Miss Candfield Visits Here From Los Angeles
Miss Marion Candfield of Los Angeles and former Amarillo resident visited friends Thursday. She is en route to Pampa to spend the holidays with her parents. The text describes coat styles with fur bands and draped fronts.
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Marion Candfield
Los Angeles
Amarillo
Miss Candfield
Pampa
Couture Notes On Evening Attire From A Fashion Affair
The report highlights a black cloche hat with a jewel clip and ankle length skirts showing that shorter hemlines are favored by couturiers and patrons. Plain suede or leather pumps and black or white gloves are standard, with chic flat fur pieces and silver fox wraps completing the ensemble.
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