Poinsettia Ball Will Decorate Castlewood Tavern Setting
The Southern Branch of Alameda County Medical Association to host its annual semiformal Poinsettia Ball on New Year’s Eve at Castlewood Country Club. Cocktail hour 7 to 8 p.m. with canapes by the hostess. Dinner 6 to 8 p.m. and dancing 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Roger Knapp and his orchestra provide music. General chair Mrs. Keith West, invitations directed by Mrs. Miller Thori berg, with Mrs. Nathaniel Mahon and Mrs. Christopher Groan assisting. Decorations guided by Mrs. F. V. Stampitt with contributors Roy Delaney, Robert Dvorsky, Paul Livingston, Fred Draper, and Howard Garvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castlewood
Alameda County Medical Asso
K. P. Manton
Daniel Black
Maurice Frost
Robert Swart
Reed Smith
Richard Reedy
Stephen Landreth
Roger Knapp
Keith West
Hayward
Miller Thorriberg
Mmes
Nathaniel
Gold Stockings Steal the Fashion Spotlight This Christmas
Olga Curil notes gold stockings by Carven of Paris, originally a gag for editors, now a New York department store gift import. Priced at five dollars, the three tone gold nylon hose come in four sizes and are praised for durability and wow factor. Men are purchasing many, pairing with gold dresses or single color looks to create traffic-stopping outfits.
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Olga Curilins
Santa Claus
Carven
Paris
U.S
Giffilem By & New York
Michael Lee
Lee
Take Big Roast if Better Buy
A grocery tip notes that buying a larger roast can be economical since leftovers become future meals. It suggests slicing portions for future stews or separate meals, and mentions versatile uses for beef, pork, and ham, plus a mother repurposing leftover meat into a sandwich filling for her family.
Past Presidents Assn Plans Jan 8 Visit by State President
NDGW chapter 23 plans an official visit by state president Elvena Woodard on January 8 at 7 pm. The Mandarin Tea Gardens on Casira Street in Haygard will host a dinner, with Mrs. Jean Lugar assisting in arrangements.
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Native Daughters of the Golden West
Elvena Woodard
Mandarin
Casira St
Haygard
Oith
Jean Lugar
Wax Wrappers Have Variety Of Extra Uses
A reader suggests using waxed bread wrappers in many home tasks. They describe methods to prevent odor when boiling, heat rolls, cover mixing bowls, roll burger patties, make a disposable bag, ease ironing, prevent drawer friction, shine window sills, and apply wax for shoe shining.
Xi Gamma Psi Social Year Ends With Christmas Gala
Xi Gamma Psi members of Beta Sigma Phi completed their philanthropic and social year with a Christmas gala. A vacation narrative by Mrs Geary Zoldin described a cruise from Port of Prince Rupert to Ketchikan Alaska. The welfare committee announced Mrs Doreen Loftis as winner of the children’s playhouse donation for Eden Hospital’s Cobalt 60 cancer therapy unit.
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I Gamma Psi
Beta Sigma Phi
Geary Zoldin
Prince Rupert
Kelshikari
Alaska
Doreen Loftis
Beck St
East Oakland
Children’s Playhouse
Eden Hospital
Raccoon Fashion Reappears In Modern Outerwear Trends
The piece notes raccoon fur revival sweeping from eastern campuses to the west and south, highlighting a three quarter length car coat with braided frog closures and a sailer collar that folds into a plaid wool hood. It mentions fur collars, a side slit balmacaan, imported British wool tweed, and a dramatic stole atop the season’s black dyed Southwest African Persian lamb silhouette.
Researchers Develop Machine Washable Wool Treatment
Albany researchers headed by Dr. H P Lundgren report a resin blend that minimizes wool shrinkage during home washing. After curing, wool garments tolerate cotton-washing temperatures with slight stiffness and no shrinkage. Commercial testing and cost estimates suggest five cents per sweater and one cent per socks.
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Albany
Csbl
H. P. Lowggren
Sirink
Lundgren
Circle Party Members Host Christmas Gathering at Jay Ward Home
Missionary Circle of Highland Community Baptist Church met Friday at Mrs. Van Cornish's Morris Avenue home in Jay Ward for a Christmas party. Mrs. Willi Gerber led the devotional and Mrs. Clarence Billet offered the prayer. Audrey Sell and Melanie Cornish helped with refreshments as games and gift exchanges took place.
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Missionary Circle
The
Highland Community Baptist Church
Morris Ave
Jayward
van Cornish
Willi Gerber
Clarence Billet
Audrey Sell
Melanie Cornish
Italian Designers Unveil Fall to Winter Fashion Shifts
Rome designers repeat fall hues extending into winter in daytime dresses and suits. Dark brown, black, white, and reds dominate with empire lines returning and knee-length hems. silhouettes are straight or softly bouffant with restrained necklines and bold back interest. Evening whites and emeralds appear with embroidery and luxurious fabrics. Hats stay small and back worn with feathers or mink furs.
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Rome
Corsa
Paris
Balenciage
Givenchy
A Baby Finds a Christmas With a New Family in Fremont
Dianna Theresa Hernandez, adopted by Amelia and Dan Hernandez of Fremont after a Bay Area program match, spends her first Christmas with Minerva and her new parents. The couple, inspired by adoption recruitment, support Dianna with monthly gifts and plan for a larger family through the MARCH program.
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Dianna
Theresa
Minerva
Daniel Hernandez
Fremont
Carroll Clark
Darrél Hernandez
Hayward
Magellan
Gee
Aimee
Ness. Hernandez
San Francisco
Mie Norty Adoption
Adopta
Bay Area
Amelia
Dan Hernancez
Alameda County
Cone
Shent
Ray Daughster
Mother
Hernandez
Personal notices describe moves and visits in Hayward area
Purely Personal items list family arrivals and relocations in Hayward and nearby communities. Mr and Mrs Robert Nelson celebrate daughter’s engagement in Lymnnav en Virginia. Ray Meyer and son Michael arrive from Pusidens for holidays with H A Meyer in Hayward. Navy transfer brings Joseph Beaudry and family to Heywards to reside on Mathienale Place. Earl E Barris and daughter return to Redbuden Hayward for Christmas. Cecil Seiminkey family of Fuller Avenue and Carl Dalbey family move within Hayward from Highland Road to Goodrich Street.
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Oakland
Earl E. Barris
Morone
Redbuden
Hayward
Bay Area
Cecil Seiminkey
Fuller Ave
Los-Angeles
and Mirs
Carl Dalbey
Jongtine Hayward
Highland Rd
Goodrich St
Bayview Unit Delivers Christmas Items to San Leandro
Bayview unit members collected studded animals and children's garments made by Bayview Ex Ynslan members, plus other clothing, delivering them this week to Snedigar Cottage in San Leandro for Christmas. The group held its annual Christmas party at a San Leandro restaurant with luncheon, games, and prizes. Next meeting set for Jan 2 at Castro Valley Community Center.
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Chliren
Bayview
Ynslan
Snedigar
San Leandro
Alean -Casten
Dorothy DeLapp
Roselyn Fiala
Lena’ Clapp
Lars Nield
Castro Valley Community Center
Walnut
Seven Hills Rds
Pilla Sumner
Mary Steiner
Ideal Commune for the Clubwoman Wardrobe Contest
Juniors and seniors compete to reach the General Federation Convention in Detroit with a $250 prize. The GEWC contest, aided by a national pattern service and the NY Women’s Club Service Bureau, seeks the ideal wardrobe for club occasions. A $50 state prize is promised to California winners. A note on preserving belly berries by pouring melted paraffin over them mentions an ice coated effect.
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General Federation
Detroit
California Federation of Women's Clubs
GEWC
National Pattern Service
Women's Club Service Bureau
N.Y
State Home
David Hitch
Ventura
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Baily Review
Tumday
Medical Auxiliary
Poinsettia Ball
Xi Gamma Psi
By Mildred Schroeder
Areneen
Shipmates Social
Ken Blake
Blake
Max Knepper
Saanta
Knepper
Shipmates Club
Washington Community Presbyterian Church
Kneppers
Circle Party
Dianna Theresa Hernandez
Dan Hermandez
Hayward Community Services Organization
Robert N. Nelson
Lymnnaven
Donald RK. Freethy
Douglas Ct
Ray Meyer
Michael
Pusidens
H.A. Meyer
Foothill Blvd
Hayvard
Navy
Maryland
Joseph Beaudry
Heywards
Mathienale PL
Aond
Bayview Unit
Hart's Dept
San Jose
San Seaadro
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