Zinnia Varieties Grow From Humble Wild Flower
The history traces zinnias from a wild Mexican origin to a family of cultivated forms. Breeders in Europe and India developed doubles and dahlia-like blooms, with California seed growers stabilizing giant and other types. Today major forms include Colossal giant, dahlia-flowered, bedding, and dwarf Lipiput varieties, plus quirks like quilled and picotee types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Europe
Luis
Germany
Johann Qodthynn
India
France
California
Gleanings From The Cook Book and Delights of Desserts
A compendium of home recipes including Pecan Cream with orange lemon juice and pecans, Tiny Tot's Delight with marshmallows and pineapple, Lemon Whey from milk and lemon, Cream of Spinach Soup with fresh spinach, Devil's Food cake with chocolate icing, and hard cooked eggs served as decorative petals with curry garnish. Also notes on garfish with parsley.
Paris Fashion Notes Embrace Color and Waterproof Fabrics
Paris fashion writers note a shift from drab to bright colors and lighter fabrics for rainy days. Waterproof materials such as rubberized satin and crepe de Chine new crepeulla coats feature double breasted cuts, belted waists, and cape silhouettes with rain-proof feathers for warmth and style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Langelier
International News Service
Paris
Milady
Rppelia Gniel
Jerome
Novel Rainproof Coat Styles Stand Out in Silk Lined Fashion
A recent collection features a full hooded coat with a plaid silk lining visible at the turned-back revers, and an all-silk lining throughout the coat. Presmagan rainproof fabric blends cotton, wool, and a silvery sheet in red blue and reseda. A bright green circular cape pairs with or without a matching waistcoat. Also shown is a reversible English tweed coat lined with rainproof gabardine in the same shade.
Receipts 3 Egg Angel Cake Recipe
A simple angel cake recipe uses three eggs or egg whites depending on method, sugar, milk, pastry flour, Royal Baking Powder, cream of tartar, salt, and flavoring including almond extract. Mix dry ingredients, fold in beaten egg components, bake until pale and light.
Eggless Milkless Butterless Pistachio Cake Made In Angel Pan
A draft recipe describes heating milk and sugar then folding hot sugar into stiff egg whites, cooling, and layering with sifted flour Royal Baking Powder cream of tartar and flavorings. The batter bakes in a small ungreased angel pan at 350, inverted to cool, and yields a nutmeg cinnamon spiced cake with raisins citron and pistachio topping.
Local News From West Acton Reports Visits and Events
Mrs. Julia Pierce stayed with Mrs. A. B. Parker for several days. Schools close for vacation with classes resuming Monday February 27. Mrs. Ellery Parks ill at home. Mrs. Jennie Whitcomb hosted bridge last Tuesday. Warren Hayward named carrier for rural route. Mr. and Mrs. George Reid visiting Atlanta for a month with son Joseph. Woman’s Club well represented at Concord Jst. legislative conference. State Federation meet set for Everett February 24. Roger Brown injured by steam at Plymouth. hospitalized there. Mrs. Josephine Sebastian left for Washington for a brief visit. Acton telephone exchange renamed from West Acton to Acton. Mrs. Ida MacGregor hosted an afternoon tea to introduce daughter-in-law Mrs. Stuart MacGregor. Old Fashioned Dance at I O O F Hall a success with Ronne’s Orchestra from Lowell. Miss Vivian Monroe and Mr. Oscar Olsen wed in Concord Junction on February 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Pierce
A. B. Parker
Ellery Parks
Jennie Whitcomb
Bridge
Warren Hayward
iMr
George Reid
Joseph
Atlanta
Concord
Jst
Woman's Club
Everett
Roger Brown
Plymouth
N. H
Boston and Maine Railroad
Josephine Sebastian
Washington
West Acton
Acton
Ida MacGregor
Stuart MacGregor
I. O. O. F. Hall
Ronnie
Lowell
Vivian Monroe
Oscar Olsen
Concord Junction
Couple Residing With Bride's Parents Ahead of Party
The couple remains living with the bride's parents. A novelty party is planned at the Dancing Assembly this week on Saturday evening.
Winsor Club Stages The Cat and the Canary
Three weeks remain before amateur stage goers can see The Cat and the Canary produced by the Winsor Club. Tickets for the March 8 and 9 performances are on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winsor Club
Rectors and Preacher Lead Sunday Services Amid Repair News
Concords Trinity church rector Rev. Smith O Dexter preached at Choate School in Connecticut while Richard T Loring spoke at Trinity. A new overhead bridge over Main street near Wood street was quickly moved into place before 8 AM despite the storm, with the old section removed and the new installed in under ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith O Dexter
Trinity Church
Choate School
Connecticut
Richard T Loring
Main Street
Wood Street
Maynard Plays and Basketball Thrills Highlight Week
The Senior Class presented The Arrival of Kitty a three act farce at Waltham street Hall on Friday February 17. George Tucker earned praise for his Kitty performance while the staff received credit for coaching. Candy sales accompanied the show and Sheridan's Avalonians provided music after the performance. A large crowd watched a thrilling basketball game on Maynard floor with M H S edging Clinton 23 22. Maynard girls defeated Clinton 44 13 in a preliminary. The next Screech Owl will be an Anniversary Number with year in review and a diary. publication follows vacation. A mounted owl gift from William Ried was presented to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty
Waltham Street Hall
George Tucker
Miss Kennedy
Miss Patterson
Sheridan
Avalonians
Maynard
M. H.S
Clinton High
Clinton Boys
Fingard
Clinton
Maynard Girls
Clinton Girls
Colonial Dinner Table Plans for George Washington Theme
An article outlines a Colonial dinner concept with period decor and menu ideas. It describes polished mahogany settings, silver, white candles, and decorative nuts and jellies. The proposed dishes include an oyster dish, jam, candied sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, onions or substitutes, soda biscuits, and a pound cake dessert with frozen custard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Virginia
Unanimous Vote Sets Direction for Press Club Rally
A Stated unity by the Press Club directs future action as Mr Reid drafts a thank you letter. The MH S basketball schedule includes Midland Le this week with a return game next Saturday. A rally to arouse schools is planned with Miss Doyle leading junior high staff. Report cards for February are due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent
Secre Press Club
Direc
Reid A Ietter
Thanky
MH §S
Marlboro Oy
Here
Clinton
Leo Mullin
St George's Church Schedule for Holy Week Services
Rev Eason Cross leads the St George's church schedule on February 22 with Holy Communion at 6 00 a m and litany and address at 7 30 a m All Fridays feature 4 00 p m services and 7 00 p m sermons Sunday services include 8 00 a m Communion 9 30 a m and 10 45 a m sermons Bible class and discussion start April 1 Palm Sunday Baptism Service Holy Week observances run Monday Wednesday 7 00 p m and Maundy Thursday 7 00 p m with a three hour 12 to 3 Friday. The George's choir is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. George's Chu Maynard
Eason
B. Summer Street
Fio
Ash
Sudbury High Association Plans Scholarship Party
Sudbury High Association members voted to host a party soon. Waldo E Stone, who left Sudbury High in June, received the George J Raymor scholarship for 1927. The award, funded by Mrs. George Raymore and the town, assists a high school student pursuing higher education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo E. Stone
Sudbury
George J
Sudbury Highs Triumph Amid Rough Conditions
Sudbury boys lost 28 to 1 to Northboro in a tough away game while Sudbury girls beat Northboro 20 to 12. Alton Clark scored 18 for Sudbury as the team faced adverse conditions but kept strong against Hudson at home next. The Hudson game against Sudbury is set for Wednesday with Hudson’s first team having one loss this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sud School
Northboro
Sudbury
Alton Clark
Hudson
Nashua
Scout Council Training Sessions Announced Across Towns
The Concori honor council announces a Boy Scout Leaders Training program with sessions on March 3 and 10 at Wat Junior High, March 17 and 24 at Wellesley, and April 14 and 28 at Wattham. attendees should bring maps and plan for a wide radius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Wat Junior HS
Wellesley
Marth
Aptham
Card of thanks for families of Mrs Ch Gregor bereavement
The family of Mrs Ch Gregor extends appreciation for sympathy and expressions of kindness during their bereavement. Mr and Mrs Robert Me and Mrs John M Migs Ghelatibe 24 are noted among those who offered support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ch Gregor
Robert Me
John M Migs Ghelatibe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Liberty Street
Marlborgm
Marlboro
Mass
Bingle
Bedford
Arde
The
Middlesex Institution
For Savings
Massachusetts
Concord Co-Operative Bank
Tel
Fanny Darrell
Fann Maweld
William Ried
George Washington
Miss Doyle
Prince Junior High
Subury High
Sudbury High
Sudbury Highs
Northbo
Scout Court OF Hon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!