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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
7
A chic summer dress described in French blue and white pongee with white embroidery. The outfit features a blue pongee blouse with short kimono sleeves, an accordion plaited white skirt with blue panels, silk covered buttons, and a white silk parasol. Accessories include a white braid hat, canvas low heels, silk stockings, and a black hand rail.
The piece describes summer outfits for American travelers, focusing on youthful party dresses and demure georgette and lace designs. It highlights a georgette model with an accordion plaited underskirt, net lace tunic, sash, and satin ribbon, and contrasts with a lace flouncing skirt and taffeta overgarment with corded edges.
A woman recalls Aunt Nan, a charm that ruined Aunt Minerva’s life and shaped her into a cloistered, somber girl. Years later David Burnie, Nan’s forgotten suitor, returns to find Nan alive or reborn, prompting a chance at redemption and renewed love.
Frank Donnell Morris worked a business call Monday. David Winkler of Needham visited his son Charles. Mrs. Charles Winkler and children vacationed in Gosport Indiana. Mrs G Falbush spent Monday in Lawrenceburg. Ed Gunter and Henrietta Winkler stayed with Herman Grunke meyer, Mr. and Mrs William Berner hosted relatives. Pete Andres visited Batesville. Frank Grunkemeyer visited his parents. Herman Grunkemeyer and wife joined Frank Lang and family for a Sunday. Lena Bos visited Indianapolis. A large crowd attended a Yorkville ball game Sunday between Yorkville and Morris. Morris hosts a ball game Sunday against Manchester at 2 30 p m. in Morris.
Nelson Mowrey, Greensburg pioneer and longtime Decatur County benefactor, died at his home Monday night at eighty eight. Born in a log cabin, he amassed extensive landholdings and funded Greensburg’s Y M C A with 112000 dollars for its 82nd birthday in 1914 and later added 25000 to its endowment. He served as a prominent civic figure for sixty years.
The mayor of Greensburg issued a two hour suspension of business today during funeral services. The note references a Milford Masonic Temple gift of 6,000 dollars linked to the order and event.
A report from Worth London notes a young woman attending a Gress ball as The Silent Wife won first prize for her clever impersonation of a telephone operator named Punety. The event drew attention for the mix up and the unusual performance.
A Dallas News quip says the country is tilting toward women guiding children with fathers more hesitant to teach daughters traditional skills. The remark critiques shifting gender roles in society.
Jud Tunkins states farming has become a scientific task requiring a man to learn many kinds of tools beyond those used in golf.
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