Baptist Circle Hosts Chinese Tea Benefit Event
The Janet Ray Circle of the First Baptist Church hosted a Chinese tea for the Social Center for Girls in the adult assembly room. About 100 guests enjoyed Chinese decorations, costumes, curios, and performances by a local chorus and individual artists while Mrs. Ray spoke about Chinese culture and artifacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Ray
First Baptist Church
R. B. Wingate
Guy Smyth
C. J. Roberts
J. W. Sanders
John Josey
Mary Holman
Lucille Palmer
Frances Billingslea
Johnn Conrady
Guy A. Carlander
Louise Stephens
MacDowell Chorus
MacDowell Chorus, Composed of Mesdames
W. L. Burns
L. D. Stith
M. W. West
Guy Slack
John Conrady
A. C. Blank
First student guest musicale at Playhouse of West Texas
The first student guest musicale since Christmas will be held tonight at eight o'clock at the Playhouse of the Musical Arts Conservatory of West Texas. An invitation to all friends is extended by pupils Richard Burnet Clifford Casey Isobel Raffkind Dorothy Davis Billy Anderson Joan Powell Bruce Cunningham Jena Beth Davis Emily Ann Emery Betty Knight Betty Gene Smith Jane Oliver Anna Frances Baker Betty Eastland Maurene Walker Elizabeth Ann Jordan Jean Blank Harriet Mendel Julius Mendel Mary Ann Harris and Fay Marie Wardle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Playhouse of the Musical Arts Conservatory of West Texas
Richard Burnet
Clifford Casey
Isobel Raffkind
Dorothy Davis
Billy Anderson
Joan Powell
Bruce Cunningham
Jena Beth Davis
Emily Ann Emery
Betty Knight
Betty Gene Smith
Jane Oliver
Anna Frances Baker
Betty Eastland
Maurene Walker
Elizabeth Ann Jordan
Jean Blank
Harriet Mendel
Julius Mendel
Mary Ann Harris
Fay Marie Wardle
Drapery Cleaning Tip Using Epsom Salts
A reader suggests using Epsom salts instead of soap suds for cleaning washable drapery fabrics. Rinse with clear water after soaking to avoid residue and achieve cleaner results.
Black-Draught Laxative Trusted by Thousands
Black-Draught has helped many people and is recommended for a purely vegetable laxative. It relieves constipation naturally and keeps bowels regular. A customer from Black Alabama praises its biliousness relief and regular use, noting consistent satisfaction. Sold everywhere in 25 cent packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Burch
Oyster Supper at Bennett Hall Promoted by Buchanan Church
The Senior Department of the Buchanan Street Methodist Church hosts an oyster supper tonight at Bennett Hall starting at 7 o'clock. Oysters served any style. the public is invited. Madcap Players rehearse tonight at 6:30 PM in 612 West Fifth Avenue for a late February show directed by Dan Baurac. Junior Philharmonics Group No 2 meets Monday at Lenora Womack's home, 1500 West Twentieth Avenue, at 7:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Street Methodist Church
Oystet
Bennett Hall
Madcap Players
West Fifth Avenue
Buchanan Street
Madcap
Leon
Dan Baurac
Philharmonic Group No 2
Lenora Womack
West Twentieth Avenue
Garden Gossip on Valentine Flowers and Kindness
The column urges giving plants and flowers to brighten others on Valentine’s Day and notes the uplifting, self serving joy of acts of kindness. It highlights Samuel Untermyer as a horticulture enthusiast with a New York estate, a staff of experts, and a large greenhouse operation.
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Samuel Untermeyer
America
New York
Unter
Ed Guiding Your Child Slang at Ten
ALEX CLARISSA RICHMOND discusses how Tommy, age ten, insists on using swell as the ultimate compliment. Parents and grandparents object as language shifts, noting that slang from one era becomes common in another. Language changes like fashion, and attempts to curb it may be futile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Clarissa Richmond
Tommy
Help Kidneys Don’t Take Drastic Drugs
An ad urges protecting kidneys from harsh drugs and promises Cystex as a fast safe remedy for bladder and kidney related discomfort. It claims dramatic vitality within a week with a money back guarantee if the package is unused.
Slang Use Among Children and Language Impact
The passage argues slang narrows vocabularies as children rely on friends and familiar terms. Slang substitutes for many words, leading to repetitive speech and reduced linguistic richness. It notes that frequent slang can dull variety and tone in conversation and warns of practical drawbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Notable Icelandic Fishing Labor Share Mentioned
The passage notes that twenty percent of Iceland's population is engaged in fishing and hints at using a wartime speech imitation to address complaints. It reads like a fragment discussing language use and economic roles in Iceland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
River Road Club Meeting Highlights Demonstration
Miss Mary Sitton told members that pillow and mattress protectors cut laundry costs. The River Road Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. J. L. Glascow’s home with Mrs. R. 8S. Connellee presiding. A mattress pad was made for Mrs. E. L. Smith. A covered dish luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sitton
River Road Home Demonstration Club
J. L. Glascow
R. 8S. Connellee
E. L. Smith
Mesdames Connellee
Smith
E. F. Hall
J. E. Webb
E. Stockett
M. B. Mobberly
Bell Shaffer
W. R. Troope
Miss Sitton
Mary Robinson
Meyer Greenhouses Cultivate Rare Flowers and Fruits
Meyer Greenhouses grow choice orchids from around the world along with grapes salad vegetables and tropical fruits. An assistant brings fresh orchids to court to replace wilted ones, a practice some regard as a waste of money while others see joy and livelihood in it.
Preserving Book Bindings With Linseed Oil Care
During cold weather rub leather bindings with a cloth dampened in boiling linseed oil to prevent drying and cracking. Remove any excess oil with a dry cloth.
Snow Letters Brighten Hospital Bedside View
Newly fallen snow lets the St. Anthony's Orphanage youngsters craft a 7 foot wall of snow letters three feet high to wish the sick at the hospital across the street a speedy recovery. The simple act reflects communal solidarity in amid wintry conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
U.P
St. Anthony’s
Cleaning a Sewing Machine With Vacuum Blower
A reader shares a method to clean sewing machines using the blower attachment from a vacuum cleaner. The technique is described as working to perfection.
South Carolina Graduate Receives Legion of Honor
Miss Sarah B. Watson, a Columbia University graduate and native of South Carolina, is awarded the Legion of Honor for eighteen years of work for American and French girls. She went to France in 1918 to operate billets for U S Army girls and now directs the Foyer International des Etudiantes in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion of Honor
Sarah B. Watson
Paris
South Carolina
Columbia University
France
U. S. Army
Foyer International Des Etudiantes
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Baptist Circle
Potter County Home Demonstration Club Council
Potter ‘County
Junior Philharmonic Group No
R. C. Martini
Jackson Street
Order of Rainbow
White and Kirk
Co-Workers Class Party
Co-Workers
Polk Street Methodist Church
Ane
Vov
Onal
Palais Royal
Polk St
Hollywood
Dolores Costello
Lyle Talbot
Lina Basquette
Dolores del Rio
Hirshmaur
Kuykendall’s
Paramount Bldg
River Road Club
Phillips 66 Poly Gas
Phillips
Phillips 66
Phill
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