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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1916
Page
11
The 1915-16 Lariat staff meets at editor Misa Ty ron’s home to finalize plans for a desk as a memorial gift. A large year-end surplus funded the project after expenses, with a ceremony to present the desk to the upcoming staff.
Miss Castello of Denver visits for a few days to showcase a handsome line of first quality hair goods at Mrs Fisenhauer Millinery Store located at 1715 Capitol Avenue. She expects to meet friends and customers during the appearance.
Mrs John B Kendrick Miss Kendrick and Manville depart for Washington then Baltimore where Miss Kendrick enters Goucher College. Mrs Kendrick accompanies her to Exeter New Hampshire, while Manville continues studies. Returns planned in two weeks. Mrs George Abbott and Miss Helen Abbott return from Denver after a week. Dr and Mrs Schlagle and two daughters Kathryn and Ella Jane return from Colorado motor trip via Manitou. Mrs Rose Rockwell to Cincinnati and Denver then winters in Cheyenne with lodging for the year. Mee Rockwell’s home leased to the I C Setters. Mr and Mrs W W Busselle host Busselle’s sister and relatives from Indianola Iowa and Fort Collins.
Police report no clue to the identity of the hair snipper terrorizing Long Island Port Chester. Miss Isabelle Knowlton seventeen and Miss Valerie Melko sixteen were victims in separate incidents as the intruder entered through a window screen from the porch roof and cut off long braids while they slept.
Miss Griswold has been ill for months and her mother arrived to take her home for extended rest. Miss Margaret Lacey departs for Washington to resume studies at National Park Seminary Kirksfertung. Evan Schneider and David Took, popular high school boys, drove to Wheatland dam after school to spend the weekend fishing and returned Sunday night with a large catch.
Woman's clubs including Alpha Club and Past Chiefs association schedule meetings this afternoon in the Carnegie library and at Mrs. Alice James's home. City Federation will host a public program at 2 50 PM with instrumental and vocal performances and legislative reports.
Mrs M H Hartung entertained the F W A club and two visitors yesterday afternoon at her home. Auction bridge produced the highest score by Mrs Billy Walker. Tea at five followed by plans for the next hostess in two weeks by Mrs A D Johnston. Attending were Mrs C L Batthy, Mrs EB W Stone, substitutes, and Mesdames A E Roedel Walker Johnston W E Mullen William Du Bois members.
The Frances Willard W C T U offers An Evening of Living Pictures at the Baptist church tonight. The program includes band selections, vocal and instrumental music, readings, and living pictures, with Cheyenne talent. Admission benefits the W C T U.
The Cheyenne WCTU hosts an afternoon program at Mrs. J Ross Carpenter's home with Rev Annette Beecher Gray delivering Lest We Forget and Mrs Harold Vaughan presenting Last We Forget A Campaign Work address by Mrs Frank L Houx. A social hour with refreshments follows from three to five.
The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Mark's will meet in the afternoon at three o'clock. Mrs Albert Barnlett will discuss missionary work in Alaska.
The Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian church will resume meetings this evening in the church parlor and continue every two weeks during the season. This evening's session will cover business and all members are urged to attend.
The article describes Hop-Line jackets for girls reaching hip or knee length with long back drape. It notes narrow skirts nearing reality and highlights stylish tailoring, waistlines, and fuller godet-like shapes. The tone mirrors a period fashion column with emphasis on fit and coverage.
A New York Herald note admires a navy blue silk arm bag with a deep ruffle and bead loops. The girl’s bag features a tile embellishment. reader is invited to recreate the look using moire and ribbon.
The State Fair at Douglas features an impressive county display with Niobrara Natrona Fremont Weston Crook and Park counties presenting beauty and abundance in fruit vegetables grasses and crabs. The Bova and Girls club shows growth while the University Booth and the pure food palace by Murdock Co of Chicago attract visitors. A new poultry house houses fine poultry as attendees tour the fair and note the overall stock show quality.
The stock show draws swine from Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado, with larger school and fine arts displays in the agricultural hall. Miss Dawes leads school exhibits in a brighter basement display, while the fine arts building features two tone purple and white decor by Mia Frank Bunker and Mira H P Allen. Entertainment includes Daxter Adams, two daily fights, motorcycle racing, and several comedy acts as organizers promise a glorious fall with better weather.
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