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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1972
Page
4
John Heber, an art lover with partial sight, accused painter Jonathan Daberle of selling canvas pieces that fooled guests at his home. The incident centered on a non clock painting display used to trick observers, with prior examples cited as part of a history of similar works.
A reader explains why glass pinging sounds occur and cautions about lead content affecting resonance. The piece traces nutcracker origins to wooden designs in the 1600s, then steel and iron varieties, and notes a dog-nutcracker from the 19th century. It discusses Tiffany buckles and reproductions, plus a Hitchcock chair book and do it yourself refinishing guidance from Kovels.
The Carob Branch of the Children’s Hospital Medical Center sponsors Champagne Bridge Luncheons twice yearly to support a Spring benefit. The week of March 4 through March 17 features table bridge sessions with lavish decor, home hostesses, and prizes at each table. Contact Mrs. Kline at 636 ABAG for details.
A new slate of officers was elected to head the Glen Township Mistori lery for 1972. A Silva was chosen as president, with Colonel Hampton J. Weed as vice president, Jeanette Vieux as secretary, and Miss Pearl Carlisle as treasurer. The board includes Mrs. R. A. Griffin, Gordon Lindsay, Joseph L. Maciel, Mrs. William Press, and Miss Lunney Ryan.
The Alameda District Federation of Women's Clubs promotes the annual Creative Arts Festival at Weske's Recreation Center 27182 Patrick Street Hayward on Wednesday February 16. The event includes a Historical Section with paintings of historical buildings and artifacts. Judges include June Weedcock and Bill Bath Pacwood, with publicity chairwoman overseeing arrangements.
Scholarships totaling $25 were presented to local girls by the Washington Township Soroptimist Club during a luncheon at the Siyons Restaurant Fremont. Recipients include Trish Nunes Newark High School Citizenship senior with a $200 U.S. Savings Bond, Patricia Broughton Mission San Jose High School with a $50 bond, and other awardees for second and third place. The committee chair cited applications and letters of recommendation reflecting community contributions. Mini Marvin De Vato, club president, gave the presentations. For more information contact secretary Betty Lovers at 555-2852.
Dear Helen, you printed lists of poor risk qualities for prospective mates. Here are clues to the poor marriage risks from a reader request. Beware of a man with a chip on his shoulder, who browbeats waitresses, is habitually late, or constantly checks his appearance in every mirror.
Fremont Branch delegates will travel to San Francisco to attend the second annual Domestic Issues Conference hosted by AAUW Educational Foundation and the Institute at Science Ethics and Life Sciences. Topics include Masters of Life and Death Ethics for the Biological Revolution with sessions Feb 17 9 am to 4 pm and Feb 18 8:45 am to 12:30 pm.
Fremont Women's Club members host a Monte Carlo Night on Saturday February 19 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Niles Veterans Memorial Hall 57184 Second Street Fremont. Proceeds aid Little Angels School equipment and supplies for children with limited mobility.
A flea market organized by Irvington High School Uniform Committee will take place Saturday in the school cafeteria at 41800 Blacow Road Fremont from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds will fund new uniforms for the Irvington band and sports teams. Donations welcomed. call Evelyn Lansdell at 655 7022 or Ruth Swineford at 656 151M.
The Chi Hla Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet tomorrow at the Fremont Home of Mrs. Bud Downard to discuss a Reno Night in March. Mrs. Bud Brown will host and serve as cashier for the 8 oclock gathering. Also on the agenda is a Nature program by Mrs. Garry Balles tragze.
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