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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1926
Page
5
An old guidance note warns women against risky at home dry cleaning. It emphasizes outdoor work, using a large petrol can and hot water to loosen dirt, and avoiding flames while handling gasoline. Silk and georgette require extra care, and the process should be terminated if odor lingers or if fabric is delicate.
New dresses from Fourthen Faetz inches above the floor reveal a new period evening line with slanting hems to show ankle. Luscious ta ffeta shades and robe de style shapes dominate, while pearl necklaces and baroque strand collars remain in vogue among stylish New York women. A front back neck line and new draped necks are introduced as fashion experts tout updated forms. Mrs. Jesse Metcalf and Mrs. Robert Cuyshmailur Murphy lead a group of ten New York women praising the new look and planning to bring home materials on an expedition to the Dutch East Indies.
In a San Diego Sun feature a photo and profile praise Miss Te Br Hunvicker head of the San Diego public library reference department. She oversaw a department expansion and is noted for training and education at Good School and University. Hunvicker is a Lawrence native, niece of Mr and Mrs Isha Hunvicker, and has previously worked at a library.
Dr James Naismith of Columbia University argues education should develop the whole child not just athletic prowess. He stresses sequence in motor development, delaying fine skills like violin and golf until larger muscles mature, and advocates individualized classroom plans to avoid wasted effort.
Mrs. H. A. Kepler just back from six months in Paris recalls language barriers and constant tipping. She took daily French lessons at the Sorbonne and notes ushers and taxi drivers expect tipping and that English is rarely understood. She praises Parisian courtesy, fashion, and the city’s atmosphere while detailing travels to England, Switzerland, Monte Carlo, and northern Italy with a small party.
A fragment list shows two salad recipes: Red Bean Salad by Mrs Arvid Anderson at 1002 New Hampshire St using red kidney beans celery pickles and pickle juice. Pork and Bean Salad uses canned pork and beans eggs cream vinegar sugar and salt with a basic dressing.
Beatrice Willard of San Francisco will be seventeen at graduation this year from the University of California at Berkeley, reportedly the youngest co ed to complete a course. She is active in Charleston and tennis, speaks multiple languages, designs stained glass, and has general knowledge of automobile maintenance.
A recipe instructs boiling two pounds of string beans and preparing a sauce with bacon flour vinegar and water. After beans are tender the sauce is mixed in with thinly sliced onion and pepper. Serve with baked ham. Rosezella Theckendora, 1214 Tennessee Street ARS Route 1 Williamstown.
Betty Washington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution outlines study topics for the coming year. Ten meetings are planned with program committee members listed and a schedule including themes on Revolutionary War topics, poetry, the Declaration, state convention reports, and a Patriot Day program.
The Girls Reserve event featured candle processions, scripture readings, and Katheryn Mevland receiving the group pin. Dorothy Morgan, Marjorie Jacqmain, Ua Martin, and Serle Cox sang. A Winnie and Mike wedding festival followed with prizes for take-off and dress, games, and readings. Police arrested Mike for not graduating from Lawrence High School amid entertainment and Eskimo pies.
At Thursday morning Hi Y Girl Reserve meeting, Myron Messenheimer was named President Irvin McElhinny Vice President Harold Alien Secretary Ted Parisa Treasurer Harold Peters Chairman of Meetings Bernice Humph Chairman Missionary Committee The installation was led by F H Olney with helpers Ralph Graves Myron Messenheimer and Ben Underwood who taught a Scriptural Lesson The conference committee held a successful food sale at Metzler's last Saturday clearing about 25 Elizabeth Hasford headed the conference committee and oversaw the sale The committee reports 100 in hand
Hedda Hoyt notes a lively blend of 1926 fashion with straight lines bouffant and pleated frocks, varied waist placements from hip to knee, short and caped sleeves, and a range of necklines. Skirts range from short to long in period or uneven hems. prints go from old-fashioned to modern. trims include embroidery, lace, fringe, and ribbons. Influences from Parisian trends emphasize individuality and figure compatibility.
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