Hitching Posts to Parking Meters A 19th Century Shift
The article traces the evolution from wooden hitching posts with rings for horses to ornate cast iron posts featuring horse heads and other shapes. It notes downtown reliance on posts to limit parking and mentions carriage steps at some stores. With the advent of cars, the hitching post declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Fiske
Ron Works
New York City
Index of American Design
Washington, D.C
Beech-Nut tin box and Flaccus jar in antique care tips
A reader asks about a decorated tin box with Beech-Nut inside and its use from 1924 to 1938 as a Christmas gift container for foods. The Flaccus jar question clarifies vendor heads and makers, noting jars for Flaccus Company and Flaccus Brothers by Hazel and Atlas Glass. Tips cover barbed wire types, celebrity item collecting, and Kovels restoring booklet offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beech Nut Company
Brothers
E. C. Flaccus Company
Wheeling
West Virginia
Hazel Glass Company
Washington
Pennsylvania
Flaccus Company
Atlas Glass Company
Nate Flaccus
Kovels
Ralph and
Terry Kovel
Argus
P. O
Fremont
California
AAUW Bridge Marathon Nears Conclusion in Fremont Area
The Fremont Branch of the AAUW reaches the final round of its Benefit Bridge Marathon this month with games set for Fremont and Newark homes. Since September, two persons competed in seven groups as proceeds fund graduate fellowships for ten women students through AAUW’s national office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAUW
Fremont
Amwrivan Association of University Women
Newark
Gilbert Zaballos
Swing Into Spring dance by St Edward's Ladies Guild
Members of the Ladies Guild at St Edward's Catholic Church Newark plan the Swing Into Spring dance in the parish hall at 5788 Thornton Ave Newark. The event features decorations and music by The Ovations from 9 to close, a midnight buffet, and benefits the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine program for public school children. Mrs Richard Goudreau is general chair with co chair Mrs Philip Smith and others handling publicity tickets decor and liquor. For tickets call Mrs Muise at 792 0134.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Ladies Guild
St. Edward's Catholic Church
Newark
Thornton Avenue
Church
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
Richard Goudreau
Philip Smith
Michael Babbitt
Thomas Muise
Bridge Marathon Finals Slated At Fremont Club
The highest ESP score belonged to a 26 year old woman tested in 1936 by Professor Bernard F. Reiss of Hunter College. The seven top scorers from each group will join a playoff on Friday April 23 at the Country Club of Washington Township Fremont inviting finalists for a $50 prize and party bridge. A buffet and beverages will be provided as plans are coordinated by Mrs Zaballos and committee members including Mrs Bryan and Mrs Hill. Further information on the September AAUW bridge marathon is available from Mrs Zaballos at 792 4137.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard F. Reiss
Hunter College
New York
Country Club of
Washington Township
Parish Avenue
Fremont
John Bryan
Fred Emanuels
K. L. Hussey
Zaballos
Wayne Hill
James Stone
Bryan
Zabalios
AAUW
Christian Women's Clubs of America
Donald D. Moore
Loren H. Thompson
Charles J. Starr
Neil R. Coley
Sunol Valley Golf Club
Lambert Dolphin
United States
Coley
Mary Snyder
Grodin’s
Thompson
Moone
Jepsen and Faria to Wed in August at Villa Montalva
Jo De Jepsen and Thomas Faria Jr. announce their August 7 wedding at Villa Montalva in Saratoga. The ceremony follows a dinner at the bride’s home. Jepsen, a 1968 Saratoga High School alumna, attends San Jose State College studying microbiology. Faria, a Vietnam veteran, is a Fremont laboratory technician and San Jose State senior majoring in microbiology with chemistry minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa Montalva
Saratoga
Jo de Jepsen
Thomas Faria Jr
Lowell Jepson
Saratoga High School
Miss Jepson
San Jose State College
Clifford G. Leong
Campbell
Thomas Faria
Lincoln Street
Fremont
Bridgegroom
Rosemary Faria
Irvington High School
California State College
Hayward
United States Army Medical Service
Vietnam
Washington Hospital
Refresher Course Set by Sorority
The Second Annual Refresher Course and luncheon for Beta Sigma Phi members is set for Saturday April 17 at Christ the King Lutheran Church 1301 Mowry Avenue Fremont. The Fremont Newark Council sponsors with talks on chapter problems protocol purpose and city council publicity and philanthropic projects by NCC members Ruth McElroy Ann Sherman Betty Vohn and Mariness Meyerlinck. Reservations deadline is Saturday April 10 contact Sandra Simons Gamma Alpha Mu for information at 656-499.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi
Northern California Council of the Sorority
Fremont
Newark
Christ the King Lutheran Church
Mowry Avenue
Fremont-Newark
Ae Council
Beta Sigma
Ruth McElroy
Ann Sherman
Betty Vohn
Mariness Meyerlinck
NCC
Sandra Simons
Gamma
Alpha Mu
Demonstration on Council Calendar for Camp Fire Girls
A crafts demonstration will be held at tomorrows District 10 Leaders Association meeting of the Alameda Contra Costa Council of Camp Fire Girls. Dorothy Webb of Fremont’s Recreation and Leisure Services will present at 9 30 a m in Bransby Hall Centerville Presbyterian Church 4360 Central Avenue Fremont. The crafts include paper mache and stitchery for Camp Fire leaders guiding girls ages 7 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District 10 Leaders Association
Alameda Contra Costa
Camp Fire Girls
Dorothy Webb
City of
Fremont
Bransby Hall
Centerville Presbyterian Church
Central Avenue
Webb
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