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Club notesOld crafts brighten winter daysThe nimble fingers of women representing many Oshkosh religiou's groups. have \been piecing, tying and finishing quilts,during the last dull days of winter.The quilts are intended for a variety of uses, but the number of women working at the old-fashioned craft indicate the popularity of the light, warm, handmade coverlets.Old and new techniques and materials are being used — from bright calico prints reminiscent of a much earlier day to the familiar red and blue kerchiefs which say “Oshkosh” in their own special way.At St- Peter Catholic Church, the bandana quilts are among those being madeunder the chairmanship of Mrs. James Williquette. . Mrs. Williquette. Mrs. William Castle, and Mrs. Joseph Poeschl have initialed the designing and making of more than a dozen quilts which will be sold July 10 and 11 during the “Old Fashioned Country Picnic” planned by the church. The success of the first picnic last July has ‘ led to plans for an annual event.A quilting bee was the occasion for a brunch at First Congregational Church earlier this month. Virginia Rice and four assistants from the Winnebago County social services, department instructed the women of the church in quilt-making.• The handmade quilts are toInstitute for cosmetologistsAPPLETON — The third annual cosmetology institute will be held Monday, at Fox Valley Technical institute.The day-long program, starling at 8 a.m. and concluding at 5 p.m.. is sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing; Fox Valley Technical Institute District; Wisconsin Board VTAE and the FVTI cosmetology advisory committee.On Monday the hair fashion demonstrations will be presented by Susan Duczak, Kenosha, and Nancy Ze-man. Sun Prairie, both Wisconsin Hair Fashion Combe donated as gifts for a recognition program honoring foster parents, according to Winifred Larson, program chairman.’In addition to the quilts which the women completed that day. there were many on display. Several of those exhibited were handed down from one generation to the next. Exquisite hand stitchery lent the heirloom quality which made the ’pieces valuable family treasures, according to Mrs. Larson.The Bradfords served the brunch for the Women's Fellowship.Elks LadiesA hobby which has taken her all over the United States was shared with members of Elks Ladies by Mrs. William Friday.Mrs. Friday talked about “Eggerv at the dinner meeting of the group held Tuesday evening al the Elks Club.She told the women that her replica of the famous Fa-berge egg. the original ofwhich was done for the Czarina of Russia, won recognition at a show in Pennsylvania.The speaker displayed her work, including picture frames, jewel boxes (one incorporating a music box mechanism), eggs decorated for special holidays and some containing miniature scenes in papier tole.Mrs. Jean Herzog was hostess for the meeting and was assisted by Mines. George Patzlaff.’ Herbert Ed-wardscn. Opal. Murray, Eva Reigh and Mary Radloff.Postal Auxiliary- Former members were guests of the Auxiliary to American Postal Workers when the group met Wednesday at the home of Rita Mal-ehaw for a tasting bee.Each member brought a dish to pass with the recipe to be sold as a fund-raising project. Bicentennial games were played. Assisting Mrs. Malchow was Beverly Savage
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Neenah Menasha Northwestern
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, US
Sat, Mar 13, 1976
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