Silverware Is Queen in A Bride's Hope Chest
Mrs. William B. Drake of Drake Jewelry discusses gift silver trends as brides increasingly prefer unengraved pieces and heirloom quality gems. The piece notes changing ring styles, campus gift customs, and Drake family background with references to Ohio University, admiration for uncut minerals, and plans for fishing trips.
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Nature
Drake
Cambridge High School
Ohio University
National Guard
Europe
Love City
Cambridge
Drakes
Russell Blaine
Pittsburgh
Betty Fulton
Ronnie
Dianne
Wendell
Athens
Order of Eastern Star
Athens Music Club
Nabby Lee Ames
Daughters of the American Revolution
First Methodist Church
Lake Otsego
Mich
W. B. Drake
Sharing in Work and Play Makes Child Feel Secure
Rowena Shoemaker of the Play Schools Association argues parents should let children participate in home tasks. She says adults often blur lines between work and play and suggests involving youngsters in simple chores to build security and cooperation.
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Rowena Shoemaker
Play Schools Association
Revamping cotton gloves and home life counsel
Revamp last year's cotton gloves to shortie length by trimming tops and optionally hemming. A light starch bath can improve soil resistance. The piece then shifts to parenting advice, urging engaged, worker-family play and planning activities, with practical tips for involving children in daily tasks and crafts.
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Alicia Hart
Real self confidence earned by facing fears, Ruth Millett
A guide for shy girls to build true poise by facing challenging situations. Courage, time, and reflection turn attempts into growth, while avoidance harms self respect and respect from others.
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Ruth Millett
Spring Starts New Cycle For The Gals
NEW YORK It profiles Pat Tracey a Yonkers bookkeeper who now owns a motorcycle after riding as a passenger. Pat joins a growing wave of women embracing bikes with Spring boosting confidence and freedom. She notes balance over fear and recalls social motorcycle rallies where couples race for potatoes and dodge chrome riders.
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New York
Pat Tracey
Pat
Yonkers
Bronx
Zacchini
Transform a Tiny Kitchen on $50 with Wallpaper Murals
A Broadway actress and interior decorator show how a drab kitchenette can become cheerful and functional on a tight budget. They add wallpaper paneling to doors, lime color curtains, extra shelves, a prep counter, a removable under sink storage unit, white enameled woodwork, lime cupboard interiors, a refreshed refrigerator, and green linoleum to cover old flooring.
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Leora Dana
Chaillot
Hugh Evans
New York
Dana
Miss Dana
A Fresh Floral Note For Spring Lapels
A small bunch of fresh flowers on the lapel signals a gay note for spring or summer. If daisies marigolds or roses aren’t available from your garden consider violets or small tea roses as a modest accessory.
Airy Shoes Tops for Summer
New York summer footwear showcases light leather minimalism with multiple straps and crepe platforms. Examples include georgette bucko sandals with airy eyelet straps, linen half natural loafers, and leather sandals echoing ancient Roman styles designed for cooler comfort and fashion flair.
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New York
Auction of Cissy Patterson wardrobe draws Washington society
In Washington a sale of the late Eleanor Patterson’s clothes pits second hand dealers against high society. Sentiment drives bids as gowns, shoes, and 150 evening dresses fetch modest sums, while many items attract memories of the glamorous socialite. Approximately 300 pairs of pajamas and extensive lace pieces go for low prices, with one buyer purchasing the entire lot for under 50 dollars. The event highlights the enduring appeal of heirloom fashion and the charity rummage-sale culture in Athens as well.
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Washington
Capital Society
Eleanor “Cissy” Patterson
Cissy
Athens
Cissy Patterson
Preventing Rust on Damp Surfaces with Paraffin Dip
Use melted paraffin to coat the can bottom after cleaning surfaces to prevent metal contact with damp linoleum enamel. The wax layer stops stains and rust from the metal cleaning power cans.
Be More Definite in Your Invitation
The passage advises inviting clearly instead of vague wishes. It contrasts a vague request I wish you'd visit with a direct specific invitation to visit now or on a set date. It emphasizes defining time and purpose to increase likelihood of a visit.
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