Fashions and social notes mix in coastal resort season
A fragmented society page describes resort wear including plays on beach outfits with jackets, sunning pants, and a Claire McCardell ensemble. It mentions bright striped fabrics and Alpine dirndl inspired dresses. Social details note a Wakefield Saturday night wedding reception hosted by Mrs. Robert Wakefield at 112 Franklin Ave with guests Mrs. Vernon Damm and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire McCardell
Dorothy Darnell
Wakefield
Margaret Barnet
Vernon Damm
Robert Wakefield
D A R Elects Delegates to State and National Conferences
Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the DAR held its January meeting at Mrs. C. E. Heft’s home in Ohio Ave. Delegates chosen to attend the Ohio State Conference in Cincinnati in March were Mrs. Br. P. Tompkins, regent, Mrs. L. E. Burnelle, Mrs. Gordon Gray, and Mrs. C. M. Ferguson. National Congo delegates to Atlantic City in May were Mrs. R. P. Tompkins, regent, and Mrs. J. G. Stalder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.R
Cincinnati
Nabby Lee Ames
DAR
C. E. Heft
Ohio Ave
Ohio
Congo
Atlantic City
R. P. Tompkins
J. G. Stalder
J. T. Merwin
Dolly Ma
Washportra
Uington
White House
Round About Town Veterans Help and Homefront Tips
Local notes offer wartime tips from mothers of World War II veterans about dyeing wool shirts olive drab to hide wear. A recipe for oats bread is shared by Clerk of Courts Alberta Grones. The column also highlights Ohio University housing needs for veterans returning from service and urges community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of Courts Alberta Grones
OES District Meet Friday Feb 1 at Rome Canaan High Gym
The 25th District Order of Eastern Star meets Friday Feb 1 at Rome Canaan High School Gym Stewart. Luncheon reservations due by Jan 28 to Mrs Mayme Ashcraft Guysville. 10 am opening, Theona Miller in charge. District Deputy Grand Matron Charlotte Keith to lead school of instruction with Edith Conger and others present. Farm Bureau Youth Council meets Jan 26 27 in Women’s Gymnasium with a Saturday night party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Rome-Canaan
Stewart
Mayme Ashcraft
Guysville
Theona Miller
Charlotte Keith
Beverly
Worthy
Ohio
Edith Conger
Dayton
Conger
Mis Keith
Ural Westfall
A.G.P
Farm Bureau Council
District Farm Bureau Youth Council
Apm
One Woman to Another Potatoes as Art From Army Guides
A quirky excerpt cites U S Army guidance on potato cooking with tips from the Quartermaster Corps. It covers salting timing, soaking water, baked potato prep, leftover reheating with bacon, and french fry tips, noting scale from bushels to meals and a playful aside about pirates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
U.S. Army
Army
Martin
Incf
Judy Buck Birthday Party Held Monday Afternoon
Judy Buck daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl C Buck invited several of her young friends to celebrate her fifth birthday Monday afternoon at 131 N Congress St. The party featured a peanut hunt and pin the tail on the donkey followed by ice cream and birthday cake. Prizes were won by Carlene To and others including Sandra Whaley Barbara Colient Sherry Smith Buddie Barmes Ralph Cunningham Linda White Johann Roberts Lelia Roberts Carlene Tom Karen Tedrick Bonnie Brookins Paula Cotton and Robin Flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Buck
Abs
Carl C. Buck
N. Congress St
Jude
Danna Jean
Mrs Buck
Carlene
Sandra Whaley
Barbara J. Colient
Sherry Smith
Buddie Barmes
Ralph Cunningham
Linda White
Johann
Lelia Roberts
Carlene Tom
Karen Tedrick
Bonnie Brookins
Paula Cotton
Robin Flowers
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Epsie Kinard
New York
Finn
S William Breeze
Robert
Presbyterian
East Side Needle Club
Vern Kempton
Hudson Ave
Franklin Ave
William Breeze
Nave
Beth Dailey
Robert Sidders
Fyckett
Jo Ann Bauer
Fred Luchs
Fred E. Luchs
New York City
Presbyterian Church
Luchs
Katherine
South Court Street
Athens
Petti
Logan
Gofe
By Hazel Finsterwald
Ohio University
Navy
OES
Seersucker
Cornell
VOGUE
Court St
W. B. Drake Jeweler
Grocer
Children’s Toys
N. Court St
Milldeck’s Shoe Store
Jas. P. Cumley
H. A. McCaskill
Athens, Ohio
Harold
Shafer
Carlye
Foster's
S. Court St
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