Review of Hong Kong loi by Emily Hahn and George Parvier
A librarian critique traces Emily Hahn’s travel writing through wartime journalism and frontier postings in China. The reviewer notes the shift from travelogues to newspaper correspondent tales, praising vivid scenes while criticizing a focus on personal peril over broader context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Loi
Emiily Hahn
George
Parvier
Hayward Pable Library
Hope
United States
Huolk Farm
Bis
Dimily Hahn
China
Thu
Trey
Bruce
Alberta Silver Plans Wedding to Mr Renk at All Saints
Alberta Silver and Edward William Renk announce plans to wed this Saturday at All Saints Catholic church. The bride elect will wear a white moire gown with fingertip veil and halo headpiece, accompanied by her father Levis Silver. the groom is a U S Navy chief yeoman with decorations. A reception follows. their future home is San Francisco after a honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Silver
Edward Willian Rent
All Saints Catholic Church
William Blanshawe
Levis Silver
Tr. Gd. Rollins
New Orleans
Ronk
H. G. Rolling
Lloyd E. Pererio
Hayward
Wendel Almada al Hayaward
All Saints
Pittsburgh
Louis. Silver
First Street
Armstrong Business College
Ysas Orgianie
Edwich
August Renk
Navy
bin Francisco
South Pacific
San Francisco
Eds “Angeles
Davis Hughes
Los Angeles
Leon
Wesleyan Guild Hears Miss Seibert The
The Wesleyan Servies Guild met at Mrs. Mosel Delaunay’s home on Montgomery Avenue on July 12. Miss Harriet Seibert discussed the National Council of Churches and her East Oakland Project Area work. A musical program followed with clarinet duets and piano solos. Guest of honor was Mrs. Olive Robinson, WSCS president. Refreshments concluded the gathering. The next meeting is set for August 2 at Mrs. Ruth Puzey’s home, 285 Peralta Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Servies Guild
Methodist Burihy
Mosel Delaunay
Montgomery Avenue
Harriet Seibert
National Council of Churches
East Oakland
Elisabet
Olive Robinson
WSCS
Ruth Puzey
Peralta Street
Circle Gathers for Afternoon Meeting at Castro Valley
Circle No. 1 WSCS of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. W M Castle bury home 22100 Montgomery street Castro Valley on Friday with ten members present. Operations studios led by Mrs J Pope pur and lesson study directed by Mrs Jewel Bates. Attendees included Mrs Laura Johnson Mrs Talli Bell Mrs Florence Bryan Mrs Dora 2 ton Mrs Florence Chestham Mrs Gartende Booth Mrs Ina Trish and the president. Refreshments were served by hosts Mrs Castlebary and Mrs Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
WSCS
W. M. Castlebury
Montgomery Street
Castro Valley
J. Popepur
Jewel Bates
Laura Johnson
Talli Bell
Florence Bryan
Dora 2Ton
Florence Chestham
Gartende Booth
Ina Trish
Castlebary
Johnson
Saving Waste Paper Urges Rationing of Packaged Goods
Paper box makers face a continuing shortage of pulp, hindering carton production for hundreds of household goods. Saving waste paper such as newspapers and wrapping can help alleviate the shortage and support new paper combines.
Woodmen of World Cypress Camp Installs New Officers
Visiting officers led a Woodmen of the World Cypress Camp 141 installation at Dania Hall on Tuesday night. Pat Langley became counselor commander, with T L Bacon head camp director and P C Timmons assisting. New officers include Gladys Kelly advisor lieutenant Flora Ferrerda es eon A L Pimentel bankers C P Machado secretary Carol Alves watchman Grace Langley sentry and Geirng Olsen junior fyan agen.
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Woodmen of World
Wommen of the World
Cypress Camp 141
Dania Hall
Pat Langley
T. L. Bacon
P. C. Timmons
Frustvale
Council
Joseph ‘Lage
Bacan Aml
Timmons
Edith
Flora Ferrerda
Eseon
A. OL Pimentel
Bankers
C. P. Machado
Carol Alves
Grace Langley
Geiing Olsen
Fyanagen
Mount Eden Notes in a Bustling Local Card
Mount Eden notes recount visits and travels among residents. Maryette Crome of White River and Edwalls’ son Eugene return from Medford, Oregon via Redwood highway. Mrs. Frank Jennings and mother-in-law enjoy a Los Angeles weekend, joined by relatives. Irland Williams visits from Washington. Edmonds family returns from Los Angeles trip, with Kathryn Edmondy visiting Mohe drive. Dean Peterson and companions retire after fishing trip at Honey Dew Lodge.
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Moulton Admonds
Maryette Crome
White River
Frank Jennings
Los Angeles
Moulton . Edmonds
Jayne, Moulton
David
Kathryn Sue Edmondy
Vise
Edmonds
Mohe Drive
Dean Peterson Trave
Honey Dew Lodge
Mystery Booth Plans at St Anthony’s Fiesta Meeting
SPRSI finalized plans for the myst booth at St Anthony’s Fiesta in a Tuesday night meeting. UPPEC will co conduct the booth with SPRSI while reports from the Oakland convention were presented by Mae Machada, newly elected supreme director.
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SPRSI
UPPEC
St. Anthony's
Oakland
Mae Machada
Mae Allie
Allen Serpa
Centery ‘Ville
Summer Porch Supper Suggestions
Informal porch suppers are delightful and offer ideas to ease chores. A buffet porch supper features Baron with Cheese Sauce and raw carrot sticks olives pickles beverages cookies fresh pineapple. Prepare main dish by roasting buns and melting cheese fry bacon, assemble and top with crisp romaine.
Breakfast Club Meet Hosts at Mrs Byron Smith Home
Mrs Byron Smith hosted a Breakfast club meeting at her residence 15769 Win Alamitos last Friday. Attendees included Mesdaumes William Clair, Leon Woll, Richard Heindel, Mrs Susan, Austin Clapp, and How.
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Byron Smith
Breakfast Ciu
Win Alamitos
Priday
Willian Clair
Leon Woll
Richard Heindel
Susan
Austin Clapp
Birthday Party Honoring Mrs Elsie Evans Hosted by Mrs McBarran
A Monday birthday party celebrated for Mrs Elsie Evans hosted by Mrs Lillian McBarran. Attending were Mesdames Gladys Kelly Elsie Evans Enid Foster Mavis Lani Agnes Tolera Margie Stacksteth Sally Humann Gertrude Brady and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Evans
Lillian McBarran
Gladys Kelly
Enid Foster
Mavis Lani
Agnes Tolera
Margie Stacksteth
Sally Humann
Gertrude Brady
Mrs. McBarron
Theatre News Daily In The Hayward Review
Theatre news item notes daily coverage in The Hayward Review with home delivery option at $102 per year and 9.2 per month price language. The note references subscription details and daily theatre features.
Castro Valley News Club Activities Highlight Picnic
The Castro Valley Methodist Sunday school annual picnic drew about 140 people at Cull Canyon Park with swimming and baseball games after a picnic lunch. Hosts and organizers included Ms. A. Pappas and the high school class, with Mrs. Katy Lamson and Rev. Leroy Lindsey directing games and transportation coordinated by George Lucern and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Booth
Casta Valley
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Cameron Jamieson
Alberta Silver
Mr. Renk
Wesleyan Guild
East Bay
Mount Eden
Iis
Mrs. Nitadurick
West Street
Irland Williams
Washington
Franke Laustalet
Overinn Iron Balfield
Cc, Eb, Jones
Molir Drive
Snooe
Olivia deHavilland
Ida
Luping
Mavin Montez - Pyaston
Tostor Gier
Duce
Joan Fontaine
Fron
Mark Stevens
Rosemary Decamp
Henry Morgan
Wally Brown
Arline
Witlom Peralta
Boy Bohm
Barry
Sermon Ping
Hugs Butlee
Evelyn Keyes
Willard Parke
Renegades
Hughes
Theatre News
the Hayiward Review
Castro Valley News
W. Moreau
Henry Powne
Moreau
Jamison Way
Vera Whetstone
Orpha Brentlinger
Marjorie Lister
Alice Robb
Pauline Mellerie
Harriette Jacobs
Lillie
Mary Petersen
Margaret Olan
V. Dewel
Esther McCall
Scranton
Dewel
Chicago
Melierio
Williams Street
Nunzie Vorons
Leyte
Domonic Yovano
Casto Valley Boulevard
St. Yovano
Fort Riley
Kansas
Mary Yovano
Curtis Coweill
Curtis and
Avian Banmers
Honolulu
Whellon Avenues
Car Weare
Whellon Avenue
Jack Phipps
Visalia
Treva Duncan
Lloyd
Castro Valley Boulevard
C. J. Duncan
Sonoma
Duncan
C. H. Allen
Risbog
Fiz
W Or
San Fouquin River
BE. W. Drury
A. Pappas
Severn Hills Vrand
5. FP. Berghom and
Don
Dickie
Lyon Turtock
Sen Leandra Steam Baths
East 14Th
St., Son Leandra Lockhaven
Linttud
Wayne Taylor
Mgr
Hills
Sierra Pine
Cocomalt
Penjell
Lindsay
Waitee
OUR Lady Brooms
Madera
Port of
Shorey
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