First radiophone wedding marks double ceremony in New England
Mendelssohn’s wedding march broadcasts from Amrad station aided a double wedding at Mrs. Laura Peabody’s home in Middleton. Hazel Peady and Tres Foscia wed, Florence Mendorf and George Peabody also joined, with Rev. Leslia C. Greeley officiating.
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Mendelssohn
Middleton
Laura Peabody
Peabodys
Amrad
Medford Hillside
New England
New Wbngland
Lawrence D. Trefry
New
Tres Foscia
Florence Mendorf
George Peabody
Leslia C. Greeley
First Congregational Church
Marblehead
New York
Japan
Peabody
General Electric Company
B. E. Dexter
Cliftondale
Sunlight Weakens Radio Signals Across Nation
Radio enthusiasts note weaker air signals as summer sun trends northward. The sun’s rays are said to cut signal strength by about 70 percent, affecting distant receivers especially beyond 100 miles from stations. Ships at night show strong signals that fade with dawn, then reappear as darkness returns.
Senate May Tweak Radio Control Measure Before Intro
Mr White notes that senators could add a paragraph on radio activities before formal introduction, and House committees may draft such a section as detailed consideration begins.
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Wallace H. White
Maine
House Merchant Marine Committee
Kelloy
Senate
White
House
Brockton Shell Works to Be Shoe Factory
William T. Marsh of Cleveland announces plans to remodel the Center street munitions plant in Brockton into a shoe factory. A Lynn manufacturer visits to negotiate a lease if labor conditions remain favorable. The 20 acre site includes a 300 foot deep factory area where shells were produced in World War I.
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Brockton
William T. Marsh
Marsh Automobile Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Sterling Motor Company
Center Street
Lynn Shoe
Crane Sails Tomorrow for New York on Aquitania
London dispatch notes Charles R. Crane will sail Saturday for New York aboard the steamer Aquitania. The item includes a quip about desserts and a joke inviting readers to contribute a hippo to the Frank a Park Zoo, highlighting the playful tone of the period.
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Crane
London
Charles R. Crane
New York
Franka Park Zoo
YoungSet Promotes Ombre Chiffon Sport Veils
The YoungSet champions outdoor fun and fashionable sport wear with ombre chiffon veils in blue to orange shades. Priced at 3.50, the display links to sun hats and sport sweaters for impromptu weekends and athletic activities.
Polkadots and Middy Ties Featured in Sport Wear
Polkadots in small or large sizes suit every taste and occasion. Black with white polkadots is advised. Middy ties come in new colors, regulation size half a square, priced at 1.00.
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Windsor
New Blouse Store Offers Summer Knickers and Linen Trouse
Knickers in khaki white linen and wool blends advertised with prices from 2.50 to 15.00. Emphasis on fit and practicality for summer wear. Also promotes muslins and dimities, Handmades, and corset and Corselet options for active wear.
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Maine
New Hampshire Hills
South Shore
Jersey
Why Not a Picnic Sweater Sale Weekend Ad
An advertisement touts Why Not a Picnic Sweater for 2.95 item featuring soft all wool yarn in bright sport colors. The store promises proper fit and a wide range of sizes and shades for summer wear.
New Corset Sash Shape Combines Brassiere and Corset
The sketch shows how the corseted combines the functions of a brassiere and a corset in one. A novel idea, but very effective. A fit and good looking design priced at 3.00, inviting trial.
Pure Linen Handkerchiefs Offered as Graduation Gifts
Pure linen handkerchiefs in white with lace trim and imitation filet edges. Sizes and prices range from 39c to 1.25 with Madeira embroidered options. Tremont Street First Floor.
All Silk Hosiery for Vacation Wear
Mam'selle YoungSet selects heavyweight pure dyed silk stockings for vacation wear. They promise full-fashioned style and lasting quality in colors including white neutral gray polo Russian calf black and Africa. Price listed at 2.75.
Shoes for costumes and sport wear strike smart notes
Shoes a la Mide IICE describes suede back designs with cut out sides and patent vamps priced at 8.00, plus white skin cloth shoes with patent saddle and back stay priced at 5.50. Features include turned soles, boxwood heels, flat rubber heels, and non skid treads. Temple Place First Floor.
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IICE
Weekend sun care buys from Vivaudou and companions
Advertises Vivaudou's Cream of Almonds 9 ounce bottle 65 cents and various cold creams including Harriet Hubbard Ayer's Luxuria 76 cents per jar. Tubes 25 cents, jars 35 cents and up. Also talcum Lady Mary A bouquet odor 25 cents and special freckle creams 48 cents to 1.00.
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Vivaudou
Harriet Hubbard Ayer
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Shepard
Shepard’s
Boston
Shepard Stores
Winter Street
Stg
Samuel Curtis
Naval Radio Service
John Fanning
Secretary of Commerce Authority
Brockton Shell Works
National Butchers’ Co
America
State of
Ang Island
State of Maine
New Dorchester
Columbia Road
Brookline Allston
Beacon ST
Harvard Ave
National Butchers Company
YoungSet
June
7S World
Floor
Polkadots
Dimity
the New Blouse Store
Tom and
Short Bones
Tremont Street
the Shepard Stores
la Mide
Temple Place
Clankare Wr
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