Washington’s Winter Social Scene Focuses on 1950 Leaders
Washington society circles anticipate a lively season as Mrs. Morris Cafritz defends top hostess status amid Barkley marriage buzz and potential matches for Margaret Truman. Debutantes Sylvia Nabuco and Marjorie Morgenstierne vie for attention while embassies from Brazil Iran and France contest top diplomatic entertaining honors. Prospects point to a vibrant social winter in the capital.
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Douglas Larsen
Washington
NEA
Morris Cafritz
Barkley
Capital Society
Margaret Truman
Singer
America
Veep
Barkleys
D. C
White House
Sylvia Nabuco
Marjorie Morgenstierne
Social events calendar for Tuesday to Friday in town
List of society gatherings and club meetings including Sayre Study Circle at 2 Evans St, McDougal WSCS with Irvines, Social Literary Club at Thackery House, Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae with Mrs Frame, Ladies' Day bridge luncheon at Athens Country Club, and numerous church and fraternal group activities through Friday with locations and host names.
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Sayre
Athens Country Club
Glen Hanes
Utah
Athens Grange
Grange Hall
Presbyterian Church
Carroll Widdoes
Albany Methodist Church
Margaret OBrien divorce trial may sway public opinion
Hollywood gossip notes Margaret OBrien and her mother pursing a divorce from Don Sylvia. The upcoming hearing may end the tabloid speculation about Margaret and Sylvia while referencing a Chicago store incident and other showbiz jabs from the era. Highlights include the Shah of Iran in a Ciro’s visit and remarks about Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, and Humphrey Bogart in ongoing publicity fray. The Athens High School Senior Follies are set for January 11 benefiting the graduation dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
NEA
Margaret O'Brien
Sylvia
Margaret O’brien
Warner
John Doe
Gary Cooper
Barbara Stanwyck
Warners
Frank Capra
Capra
Lauren Bacall
Athens High School
Canasta Laws and Championship News Highlight 1940s Play
John R. Crawford of Philadelphia and Mrs. Margaret Wagar of Atlanta win the world championship masters mixed pair title for the second straight year. The National Canasta Laws Commission adopts Regency Club of New York laws and promises no changes in 1950. The article explains two handed Canasta penalties and the rule that black treys cannot form canastas except at the moment of going out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Crawford
Philadelphia
Crawford
Margaret Wagar
Atlanta
We the Women a Teen Face Fever for Attention and Style
Ruth Millett advises a 16 year old in a column about teenage craving for attention and pretty clothes. The piece urges teens to earn attention through effort, improve grooming, and help with home projects rather than complain.
Parasites by Daphne du Maurier reviewed
A critical reading of Daphne du Maurier’s The Parasites traces the Delaney family, three talented offspring and their parents, as they navigate a complex parasite label and a life of travel and performance. The reviewer notes melodramatic denouement and questions the entertainment value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daphne du Maurier
Doubleday
Delaney
Maria
Charles Wyndham
Niall
Celia
Charles
Delaneys
Europe
Miss du Maurier
Couple Married In Sunday Rites
Miss Evelyn Lonas wed Mr. Harry Dyers of Columbus at noon January 1 in Sugar Creek home of Mr and Mrs Clifford Wade. Rev Herbert Harris officiated the double ring ceremony. Attendants included the bride’s father William Lonas and her sister Mrs Wade. They will reside at 680 North High Street Columbus.
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Evelyn Lonas
Harry Dyers
Columbus
Clifford Wade
Sugar Creek
Herbert Harris
Miss Lonas
William Lonas
Mrs. Wade
N. High St
Christmas Guests From Columbus And Athens Visit Kin
Mr and Mrs W H Allen hosted Christmas guests from Nelsonville Columbus and Athens including Mr and Mrs O W Davis and Buzz and Nettie Allen. The group traveled to Denver for surgery duties while relatives in Orlando and Carle Place shared holiday time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Allen
Maplewood Dr
O. W. Davis
Mary Allen
Buzz
Nelsonville
al Burris
Nettie Allen
Columbus
Convention Planned For Miami University Event
The Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church will hold its international convention here June 16 21. About 300 delegates are expected from the United States and several foreign countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Women’s Missionary Society of the
United Presbyterian Church
Miami University
United States
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Mrs. Barkley
Mrs. Cafritz
Miss
Nabuco
Miss Truman
Miss Morgenstierne
Alpha Gamma Delta
Cora Frame
Beta Theta Pi
Chapter House
Pocahontas
Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge
Ioof Hall
Higley Study Club
F. L. Shoemaker
E. State St
Genevieve Apgar
Sugar Creek Cottage
Bill Scyckes
Alta Wymer
E. Mulberry St
Lydia Lash Evans
Presbyterian Women's Association
Chief's Club
H. T. Wise
Franklin Ave
Harry Atkins
Texas
Iran
Ciro’s
Fred Allen
Gibson
Logan
William E. McKenney
Ruth Millett
Mcmullen
Athens
Ohio
Allan Moore
Patty
Linda
Denver
Colo
Herbert Moore
S. May Ave
T. O. Kincade
Moore
Fitzsimeons Army Hospital
Nelson DeVo
Ann
First St
Joseph
St. Joseph
Et A
St Anton
Culligan
Meltt
Athens Ice & Storage Co
Ar Sr
Eee
Family MIX
the Cline Pharmacy
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