Beauty in perception: Olga Petrova on life and art
The actress Olga Petrova speaks on beauty and perception at the Plaza, claiming beauty depends on how one is perceived and that knowledge enhances beauty. She recounts her life from Polish-English roots to writing, acting, and championing mothers’ rights, noting admirers are mostly women and a few critics deem her hideous.
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Olga Petrova
Petrova
Zeb
London
L. Pl
Sir Herbert Tree
Shaman Company
America
Petrova’s Quiet Strength Shines in Suffering and Beauty
In Zelda Sears' 1921 era prose and drama, Petrova emerges from a life of hardship. The story traces resilience amid dust and disease fears, noting her intelligence, empathy, and the power of understanding.
Hygrometer use and kitchen tips in old home guide
Household hygiene and cooking hints emphasize humidity control via a hygrometer, lining baking dishes for fish, and keeping flannels soft with gasoline soak followed by washing. Warns against unsafe practices and probiotics while recommending vaccination and milk rich meals across daily menus.
Visions of travel and steamer dress on ocean cruises
The author reflects on spring Atlantic cruising, noting how floating hotels have changed travel ease. High heels on deck are impractical. comfort dominates. Dress guidance favors simple outfits, open decks, and practical shoes, with a focus on enjoyable sea views and relaxed dining on ships.
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Europe
Yen
Confession of Faith argues women can preach as equals
A pastor asserts women possess equal intellect and capability, arguing they are God’s helper and should be recognized in the pulpit. He cites Christianity elevating women from pagan times and notes women’s superior feeling, thought, and endurance in church duties, urging equal preaching and leadership.
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Ant
Pastor Shares Oratorical Honors and Salary Help
A historical note shows a pastor willing to share oratorical honors while funds are raised to bolster the salary. The passage references youth society recruitment and new members, highlighting communal support and economic responsibility within the church.
Fifth District Georgia Federation of Womens Clubs Meets
Executive board meet Tuesday December 2 at 10 30 in Mrs Hastings home 303 Clairmont Ave Decatur with advisory board including Mrs Ottrey and Mrs Lyons. District director y prepared for distribution reports on autumn club activities and mid winter projects. All department and committee chairmen invited. Buffet luncheon to follow.
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Fifth District
Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs
H. G. Hastings
Clairmont Avenue
Decatur
Dlub
J. K. Ottrey
J. Sprole Lyons
Albert Thornton
A. BP. Coles
Blanche G Toveridge
A. McD. Wilton
T. T. Stevens
F. G. Hastings
Spencer R. Atkingrn
J. E. Rhodes
E. M. Yellig
Joseph Smith
Dan (. Lyle
Taura A. Hatfield
Hastings
Tuncheon
Weekend Affairs Hold Interest at Velvet Event
Guests included bridal party members Alias Inman Emmie Nixon Martha Boynton Mrs Hugh Taman Margaret Morgan Margaret McNeel Arahel Dudlee Pauline DeGive Jennis Robinson and Shedden. Mrs Rose Mae Ashby psychologist will lecture on color vibration this afternoon at 3 30 in the assembly room of the chamber of commerce. Public invited.
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Alias Inman
Emmie Nixon
Martha Boynton
Hugh Taman
Margaret Morgan
Margaret McNeel
Arahel Dudlee
Pauline DeGive
Jennis Robinson
Miss Shedden
Rose Mae Ashby
Chamber of Commerce
Notes From North Ave Presbyterian School Amid Friday play and awards
North Avenue Presbyterian School reports a Friday evening performance of All-of-a-Sudden Peggy by high school girls to a large audience. Prize announcements followed Book Week with Sara Croft Smith winning the Junior High essay prize and several students receiving honorable mention. Junior High officers were elected Florence Brynny president and Elizabeth Hunter vice president, with Anne Willey treasurer. The weekly “Snappy News” debuted, attributed to editor Elizabeth Thompson, and basketball selections highlighted many Senior and Junior High students across classes from freshmen to seniors.
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Ueh White
China
Peggy
Paul Fleming
Sara Croft Smith
Anne Ridley
Betty Beamblett
Edith Mwarrison
Macy Mwutehiingan
Florence Brynny Elizabeth Hunter
Vic
Mary Bryan
Anne Willey
Elizabeth Thompson
Spencer McGaushry
Helen Holtz
Ethel Reid
Olza Dickinson
Louise Clarks
Jane Dilon
Mary Bilis
Moselle Oglesby
Eugenia Dodd
Virginia Brittain
Jane Carmack
Ruth Quendrix
Jean Cooke
Martha Hudson
Elizabeth McWhorter
Elizabeth Flinn
Clifford Wilkinson
Feuncee Upchurch
Louise Huddleston
Ann Clay
Frances Law
Camnie Lee Stow
Martha Crawford
Mary Maffett
Annie Brattan
Gertrude Buhcack
Mildred Mathieson
Katherine Hoover
Talla Hiurtelfreson
Aline Sefton
Tenelope Brownan Nutting
Betty Comer
Virginia Mawson
Marion Bryan
Alice Firey Harrison
Caroline Paullin
Katherine Breninall
Nancy Downing
Tunter
Junior Tit
Mary Tilly
Caralen
Edith Greenfield
Charlotte Te
Harrison
Mary Dell Carson Et Underwood
Anne Faulkner
Ering Tanner
Virginia Carmichael
Caroline Hardin
Acquelin Moore
Eisie Mullins
Marian Porter
Junior T. Florence Bryan
Dorothy Fugit
Ella RB. Uuffman
Elizabeth Hunter
Nancy Keeler
Julia Venable
Martha Morton
Mary Phillips Orme
Betty Bramblett
Ruth Reid
Helen Bewley
Josephine Richardson
Dorothy Part Junior I
Clara Frances Woolford
Mary Iutchinson
Caroline Dodge
Mary
Poem Fragments Reflect on Simple Day Life
A fragmented verse reflection lists three common things a day, cows on a hillside and a buttercup, each with a word of beauty. The speaker contemplates luck, sun, and nature while a figure named Anslander is referenced in contemplative, dreamlike lines. The mood is lyrical and personal.
Stage Manager Seeks Holiday Amid Theatre Strain
From the Edinburgh Scotsman a scene shifter asks the lessee for a holiday after three years of service. The lessee denies the request, noting the cast’s need for change of scenery. The dialogue hints at backstage tensions and practical caution in stage operations.
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The
Edinburgh Scotsman
Lessee
Marriage of Miss Bell and Maurice McGarry at Sacred Heart
A high noon wedding at Sacred Heart church unites Miss Mary Elizabeth Bell and Maurice Sweetman McGarry with a wedding breakfast at the Bell home in Ansley Park. Numerous tea and dinner dances follow at the Biltmore, Piedmont Driving Club, East Lake, and other clubs. many hostesses entertain guests including visiting belles and debu tante societies.
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Mary Elizabeth Bell
Maurice Sweetman McGarry
Sacred Heart Church
John Bell
Ansley Park
Z. L Fitzpatrick
Madison
Atlanta Biltmore
Ellen Newell
Jane McKenzie
de Coursey Jones
George M. Brown
Mary Ann Lipscomb
Milton Dargan
Piedmont Driving Club
Catherine Raine
Club de Vingt
Mildred Hardy
Margaret Thomas
Biltmore
Auburn
Children’s Matinee At Movie Theaters At Howard
Douglas McLean’s delightful comedy Going Up is the special feature at the Howard theater Saturday morning for the children’s matinee. An educational short Why 9 Elephants Leave Tome completes the program with a saxophone prologue by Bill Casey and Miss Cadan. Chaperones include Mrs W J McCalley Jr and others as attendance climbs above 1000 for several weeks.
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Douglas McLean
Smatinee
Howard Theater
Tome
Misa Enlow
Saxophone Soto
Bill” Casey
Miss Cadan
W. J. McCalley, Jr
Porter Langston
A. V. Toney
Ming Henrietta Maspelin
Min and Andy Gump Program With Days of '49 Episode
The article lists Min and Andy Gump comedies followed by Days of 49 featuring Neva Gerber and Edmund Cobb. Mrs I C Aalsenbeck chairs chaperones who present a prize. Miss En Low provides prologue read by a Pastlack pupil. Chaperones include Mrs Hotsenbeck Mrs Ellis Barrett and Mrs J He Savage.
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Min
Andy Gump
Neva Gerber
Edmund Cobb
I. C. Aalsenbeck
Mrs Stevens Honors Mrs Lanier at Greenwich Luncheon
Mrs Stevens complimented Mrs Charles Lanier at the Capital City club luncheon in Greenwich Comm A yellow chrysanthemum centerpiece adorned a round table. Mrs Stevens wore black crepe with heavy embroidery while Mrs Lanier appeared in midnight blue crepe with fur trim. Guests included Mrs Henry Fields of Kentucky and Mrs John King Ottler among others.
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T. Ty Stevens
Charles Lanier
Greenwich
Capital City
Tuncheon
Stevens
Lanier
Henry TP. Fields
Kentucky
John King Ottler
John A. Perdue
Cord Roberts
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