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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1925

Page

14

Schoolgirl Fashion Fever Hits American Homes Abroad

An article discusses how mothers chase European fashion on trips abroad for their schoolgirls, buying Paris frocks and London suits that seem affordable but raise expectations at home. Upon return, daughters realize European clothes may not suit at the country club, leading to a scramble for the latest hats and ensembles to fit peers.

Mary Marshall Cincinnatic Post Paris Rue de la Paix Emly London Ggenter Hera Sidart Notto Lewis

Fashion Conformity Rules for American Schoolgirls

American schoolgirls fear individuality in dress and seek conformity over originality. Mothers often buy practical outfits while European bargains remain for vacations. Fur coats and simple hats dominate school wardrobes as extreme styles are shunned to fit peer norms.

Colfee Hale Rue de la

Society Fetes For M JL Gentry Soon to Marry Gentry

Society notes show Misa Margie Woodrum and Miss Helen Riley honored at a Friday party in Montrose with dancing and cards. Upcoming weddings include Margie Woodrum to Noah J. Gentry on September 17 and Helen Riley to Everett Coffman on September 8. A Thursday morning wedding at the Willman home in Montrose tied Mary Elizabeth Hickman to George A. Rickiman of Portsmouth.

Misa Giadys Mankin Macel Osborne Hiner Woodrum Moah J. Gentry Helen Riley Everett C. Coffman Pilate Mise Riley Jerry Nagle Beckley Chyde Curry Ethel Giara Oakes Huth Noyus Nel McClure Ming Bernice Lily Dourothy Holland Mise Lease Gaborne Milas Alice Aldersim Alba Britton Frame Mise Rose Mary Reif Misa Ezzapath Jones Jamese Sirby Mias Mitchell Morton Herbert Wise Travey Legs W. R B. Royerore Harry Gill Denzel Freeland Novyd Shawver Thomaas Lynn Murrell Lytton Hay Lowa Liverett L. Wotan Nonk J. Gentry John Mankin Howard Canterbury Prank Mavia Glyde Curry George W. King Bernard Wiggett Pennesone Alex L. Davis Hearse Theatre Clarence Barrett Washington

Fashion hints for campus wardrobes and sweaters

The article surveys college fashion trends from August including hats in velvet shades, jumper frocks in wool jersey and crepe, and two piece French styles. It notes sweater dominance for sportswear, lightweight neck protection with turtle necks, and observed student choices as autumn wardrobes form.

Eiret Dessmekers

Turtle-backed sweaters spark summer craft revival

Misread fragment suggests a local report on turtle-work inspired fashion, noting a revival of interest in hand crafted knitwear this summer. It contrasts handwork with machine made versions, implying handcrafts are more attractive to certain artisans.

Hostess Event Draws Notable Ladies on Kanawha Street

A performance at the hostess home on Kanawha Street featured numerous guests including Mrs Barrett, Mrs Kuhns, Mrs Edwina Beane, Mrs James Anderson, Mrs Tankinehalee, Mrs Richard McKee, Mrs Charles Ramsey, Mrs Paul Newton, Mrs Lynn Goahorn, Mrs R A Ireland, Mrs Dick Tumpkins, Mire Willard Poseon, Freemont Daetman, Miss Joan Kennedy, Miss Mary Goshorn, Miss Catherine Goshhorn, Miss Mary Amelia Kincheloe, Miss Helen Mrydenberger, Miss Ruch McKee, Miss Mary Stewart Riffee, Miss Louise Bettinger, Miss Elizabeth Bettinger, Miss Margaret Martin and Mrs Davis.

Kanawha Street Barrett S. Kuhns Edwina Beane James ©. Anderson Tankinehalee Richard McKee Charles Ramsey Paul Newton J. Lynn Goahorn R. A. Ireland Dick Tumpkins Willard Poseon Freemont Daetman Joan

Social gatherings at casino描

Mrs George T Smith hosted a large luncheon in the tan Parine room of the casino with about forty guests amid palm greenery and flowers including glazed cages of canaries. The event followed by entertainments in London and New York circles with notable attendees from Shreveport and Chicago.

Garrett B. Wall L. F. Bruce Taylor George T. Smith Burdette P. Craig London A_ Janse Mies Imabelle Craig New Fortune Theater Lsupper Dunce Casino and Lagsigeway Charles Danonne New York H. H. Randolph Shreveport Gresporier BW. Chimer Chicago Douglas Paine

Demolay Orders Listed From Samar Townley Area Meeting

A list of Demonolay members and attendees is shown, including names such as Byron Guntherle Sydney McGee Ralph Garher James McWhorter and numerous others from Covington Huntington and Montgomery. The fragment preserves names and affiliations without additional context.

Wenr Samar Townley Byron Guntherle Sydney McGee Ralph Garher James McWhorter Jutive Bolarsky Bard Barr Martin Tay H. I. McIntyre Walter Abbott Cecil Withrow William Dunn Covington Mike Hitlinger Robert Hyde Harvey Hardan Lucian Watts Huntington Julian Patterson W. G. Jones David Kean James Harden Buril Reed Buse Jones Big Border Charles Wood Ernest Johnson

Social Highlights At Tudor Grill Dinner For Fifty

Entertainment notes describe a Tudor Grill dinner for about 50 hosted during the week. Guests included Count and Countess Dell, Dr and Mrs Craig, Mrs Francia Smith, T Wellman, G T Smith, Mrs Theodore King of New York, Mr and Mrs Thom, Thornton Lewis, E W Cramer, Judge and Mrs Mamund Wadaill, Dr Hillard Miller Jr, Mrs Frank Iayne, and others.

Henry Waters Taft Tudor Grill Ureeshrfer Countess Dell Craig Francia Smith T. Wellman G. T. Smith Theodore King New York da Courey W. Thom Thornton Lewis

European Tours Continued From Pare One

The narrator notes postwar recovery across France with government rebuilding incentives, while Miss Harvey recalls Vesuvius at dawn and Notre Dame tower views. Europe feels somber, yet Italy shows carefree life. Holland rebounds as thrifty towns prosper.

Mt. Vesuvius Misa Harvey Wild Tower of Notre Dame Paris Europe Italy Rome Venice Harvey Holland

London Society Notes On Dinners And Diamonds

London society pages recount lavish dinners at Savoy Berkeley and daring bridal fashions. An American party in the Savoy prompts cocktails and gossip as Horatio Weston hosts white haired guests in Oyster Bay style. A theft scare over a pearl necklace ends in a public confrontation at Berkeley, prompting scandal and envy among Gravenor Square set.

Pere Land Street Jewelers London Re. G. Conners Buffalo Florida Savoy James C. Cunningham Chicago Berkeley Horatio L. Weston New York Oyster Bay Dinmar H. L Hale Misa Jeanns Denman Arthur Stevena Prince of Wales France Miss Denman Vigiet Camp Dahman America Colyt Loneon Bronx Manhattan Kingaway Theater Barry Jackson Bingliah Akewpeara James Corrigan Frienfia Mia Harry Bone Grosvenor Square Th Berkeley Groavener Square Fertia Groavenor Square Bylvia Mayfair

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