New Pennington A B C at Batesville Dance Saturday June 19
New Pennington A B C members plan a dance at Batesville Fair Grounds on Saturday June 19 with best dance music. Local attendance noted from the area.
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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
3
Pleasant Park dance and local visits fill weekend
A quiet weekend mix of visits and social events includes Mr John Sarringhaus and family hosting at Swedenburg, Fred Goer tmiller undergoing hospital care, and many locals joining a K of P dance at St Clair's Hall. Church and Ladies Aid meetings draw attendance from area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville Fair Grounds
Batesville
John Sarringhaus
Barg
Clarence Holzhaus
Swedenburg
Ed Dieckman
Fred Goertemiller
Fred
Henry F. Peetz
Gotlieb Peetz
K. of Pp
St. Clair’s Hall
Ahring
Sophia Dieckman
Henry Kops
George Gunter
Fink’s Church
Fred Kleifgen
Indianapolis
Charles Dieckman
Ladies’ Aid Society
Cross Roads
Cincinnati
Martha Siebert
Louis Thielking
Community Visits Highlight Weekend Smaller Gatherings
The report records multiple social visits in the area. Families including Bosse Schone Marticke Meyer Stickford and Krieger are noted hosting or visiting relatives and neighbors on Thursday Sunday and Friday across the community.
Leap Year Social Notes From Ballstown and Osgoood
William Menchofer and family from Ballstown traveled to Osgood to spend the day with Henry Menchofer. Mr and Mrs Schwier and Miss Ella Schwier visited George Brown in Osgood. Mrs. William Schwier and children visited Mrs. Susan Johnson. Many attended a dance at Fink's Church Saturday. Leap Year quip prompts bashful bachelors to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Menchofer
Margaret
Ballstown
Bis Center
Osgood
Henry Menchofer
Holden
Schwier
Ella Schwier
George Brown
Wiliam Schwier
Susan Johnson
Fink's Church
G. C
Soft Weed Good Fuel Opinion on Wood as Fuel
A brief editorial notes that hard wood is not superior to soft for fuel and suggests promoting streamlined advertisement sections. The piece hints at practical value in publishing cost-effective ad columns and their payoff.
Colors in vogue in new gowns and embroidery shades
A Buffalo Express correspondent notes the rise of white floss embroidery on white silk and china inspired blues greens and roses. Egyptian tones favor brick red and stone hues while new frocks pair white embroidery with brown, yellow, and delft blue. Gray and navy with subtle gray tracery gain popularity and the French shade tourterelle, meaning turtle dove, is admired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Express
France
China
Narrow Skirts Return as Comfortable Fashion Rule
Fashion notes say tightly fitted garments fell out of favor as women balked at tight waists collars and sleeves. The trend favors moderate skirts about a yard and a half wide with pleats, plus three piece suits pairing wool coats with silk linings.
Miss of Six Years Bonnet Delights in Summer Charm
A cool and delightfully summery looking organdie bonnet designed for a six year old miss. The charming accessory features lightweight fabric and a soft decorative touch suitable for warm weather and casual wear.
Round garters return to lingerie's spotlight
Round garters reappear in lingerie departments as fashion hints lean toward a corsetless Paris influence. Women, while not donning corsets with negligees at home, still keep a smart pair or two on hand for a coquettish, decorative touch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ripley County Seeks Bids for Bridge and Wall Works
Ripley County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites bids by 1:00 p m July 5 1920 for a reinforced concrete flat top bridge at Bar ney Hardebeck ford on the Napoleon and Millhousen road Jackson Township and for a concrete retaining wall at the John B Noble bridge on the Michigan road Shelby Township. Estimated costs 1370 00 and 3153 00. Bids require bonds equal to twice bid. Board may reject any bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Ripley County
Indiana
Barney Hardebeck
Napoleon and Millhousen Road
Jackson Township
John B. Noble
Michigan Road
Shelby Township
Court House
Versailles
Trustee's Notice for Adams Township Meetings
Trustee John Sieg announces township business sessions in Morris on the first Saturday Sunman on the second and third Saturdays and at home on the last Saturday each month. The notice covers Adams Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Sunman
John Sieg
Adams Township
Trustee’s Notice for Weekly Office Hours in Batesville
Trustee E C Timmermann announces weekly office hours at the First National Bank Building Batesville each Tuesday for township business contact. Citizens with official matters are urged to call on that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Batesville
E. C. Timmermann
Long Sleeve Trends Signal Autumn Fashion Shift
The article notes a rising focus on long sleeves in suit blouses as a key autumn feature while American women may still favor short sleeves for months. Glove orders placed six months ahead complicate forecasting. Readily visible sleeves range from elbow to wrist with lace cuffs or frills, and plaid skirt looks influence vivid ta ffta waists, often as short smocks with kimono sleeves.
Vogue for Floating Veils Tops Tiny Hat Trends
The article describes the vogue for floating veils in fashion, noting net and lace dresses, minimal hat trim, and a brown veil as a key garniture. It highlights combinations with black hats, tobacco brown veils, medallion crowns, embroidered borders, and ribbons for added height and individuality.
Juvenile dress styles with plain color fabrics
Plain color materials remain favorites for juveniles while English prints and calicoes offer charm. Edgings rarely decorative with white organdie, narrow lace, or bands, and a ten to twelve year old girl’s calico dress featured a longer waistline and belt connection, with minimal trimming.
Summer Frocks Feature Bouffancy and Pastel Organdie
Dainty sheer fabrics like voile organdie and handkerchief linen appear in summer frocks. Frocks grow with frills and ruffles in the same materials and lace. Pastel organdies with large white or black dots are popular. Trim details include white organdie gashes and collars and cuffs.
Camouflage of the Commonplace
A witty Akron Times quip argues that courting in everyday clothes could reduce divorces. The remark reflects social humor about courtship and attire affecting marriage stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Times
Hall's Catarrh Medicine investment claim in Toledo
Frank J. Cheney and firm certify payment of one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Medicine. The sworn statement dated December 6, 1886, notes the firm Cheney & Co operate in Toledo Ohio. The advertisement urges citizens to send for testimonials and buy Hall's products from local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
A. W
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Cecil
Melville Brown
Hazel Campbell
Shaw
Greensburg
Ida Hart
Bert
Harry Siebert
Chester
Paul Huber
Frank Hart
Ralph Linville
Muncie
State Normal School
Oscar Shouse
Ethel Davis
Sherman Hart
Sandusky
Florence Lyons
Rolland Palmer
Rossburg
Henry Miller
Frederick
Alexander and Lafe
Ambrose Hickman
Thelma Colson
Mrs. Siebert
Ora Palmer
Pleasant Park
Fred Bosse
Marcella
Ed Schone
August Marticke
J. M. Marticke
Wilbur Fruchtricht
Fred Meyer
George Schone
Anna
Henry Stickford
Frank Belter
Ed Haase
Henry Siebert
Henry Holle
Krome Boys
Fred Marticke
Grandma Wessel
Charles Krieger
Game Center
Colors IN Vogue
M. D. Robinson
Congress
United States
Committee of American Shipbuilders
Church Street
New York City
VOGUE
Priece F. O. B. Telede
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