Roman Stripes and Plaids Add Gaiety to Spring Style
A vivid survey of 1934 spring dresses highlights Roman stripes and plaids as chic trims. Blues dominate palettes from navy to periwinkle with beiges and greys shaping the new season. Dresses feature knee to floor hemlines, elastic cuffs, and decorative bows, with borders down the left side or as yokes. Linen, organdie, and ginghams appear in trims and evening wear, while fabrics like moss crepe and satin provide contrasts for slim, elegant silhouettes.
Mitzi the Sisson Family Dog Trained to Retrieve Articles
At the home of Dr and Mrs E F Sisson a cocker spaniel named Mitzi is trained to fetch small items like cigarettes matches car keys and glasses on command. The dog learns by single words and even responds to a police whistle. Mitzi is friendly with children and enjoys companionship with a chow named Wine Tear Chu, with the two depicted as close friends despite playful teasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Sisson
Mitzi
Young Chow
Hineas
America - Kennels
Wine Tear Chu
Altho ‘Mitzi
Cleaning and cooking hacks from a vintage kitchen note
A faded clipping offers household tips. It suggests adding vinegar to hot water to clean aluminum pans, warns against clear aluminum with cadmium, and shares a bacon broiling trick. It mentions cleaning a pan bottom with a fan, adding flavor with a pinkish scent, and says scissors cut better when dipped in water or flour before cutting marshmallows.
Way to a Man's Heart Cream Pie and Filling
A vintage recipe presents a two layer cream pie with vanilla and lemon hints. It details creaming butter and sugar, folding in eggs, alternating flour and milk, baking in two layers, and assembling with a rich cream filling. Includes creator Mrs. C. M. Clark of 1640 New Hampshire St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
C. M. Clark
New Hampshire St
Pupils Practice Art Through Practical Class Projects
Lawrence teachers demonstrate art education with real world uses. In Mrs Stringham s third grade class clay tiles were fired at the University of Kansas kiln after pupils funded and designed them. Miss Richardson s fourth and fifth graders model puppet heads from plasticine then papier mache and remove the clay, while girls weave wool scarfs from home scraps and yarns to create purses tea towels and an integrated sports set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Pinchmey
Mildred Stringham
Mabel Richardson
University of Tansas
New Satin Paneled Saloon Attracts Women Patrons
A 1934 saloon scene features low bars with high chairs filled by women sipping cocktails. Bartenders note women entering like a tea room, seeking atmosphere, musk and Turkish cigarette aromas, 3.2 beer, and nightlife without previous standing drinkers. Meanwhile gamblers linger at tables while men watch.
A Woman’s Stand Against Alcohol in Society
The passage contrasts old social barriers for women with modern scenes in shops and homes where liquor appears. It warns that wine and brandy tempt youth, urging women to champion truth and moral guidance while noting alcohol’s pervasive danger in dining rooms, stores, and social life. The speaker likens temperance to building a noble life and faith in a hopeful future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Peace
Voice Consciousness and Training for Future Speakings
The era of talkies and radio elevates the voice as a vital tool. Parents must train children early to develop a well modulated speaking voice, using imitation and daily example to foster pleasant tones. Teachers and guardians bear the responsibility as the world grows more voice conscious.
Car gifted to Willow Springs pastor Rev Daniel Flory
His many friends and neighbors purchased a motor car and presented it to Rev Daniel Flory, pastor of the Willow Springs German Baptist church. The Ford sedan was presented last night and Rev Flory expressed deep appreciation for the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Flory
Willow Springs German Baptist Church
Mr. Flory
Quakenbush to Testify in Forgery Case at District Court
Mr and Mrs W H Quakenbush will drive to Hiawatha Monday where he will testify as a handwriting expert in a forgery case. Mrs Monroe Miller of Kansas City visits the Alpha Delta Pi house for the weekend with Mrs Nell Butcher. Denna Meeker spends the day in Topeka. Mrs W N Stouffer is in Kansas City today. Mrs Fritz Meyn had major surgery yesterday at Memorial hospital and is in satisfactory condition. Mrs Fred Olmstead visits daughter Mrs S De Roin in Kansas City. Mrs C H Hoinville of Chicago will visit W C Simons and family tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Quakenbush
Hiawatha
District Court
Memorial Hospital
Fred Olmstead
S. de Roin
Kansas City
C. H. Hoinville
Chicago
W. C. Simons
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Lishner
We thank neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during the illness and bereavement of our mother and grandmother Mrs. Lishner. Thank you to Rumsey Bros and Rey Puss for comfort and the flowers were sincerely appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Holey and Edith and Clovis Holey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lishner
jAlso Rumsey Bros
Rey
W. E. Holey
W. E. Holey, Jr
Edith and
Clovis Holey
Novel Fabrics And Meetings Dominate Farm Bureau News
Spring plans and club gatherings outline a busy Farm Bureau week in Manhattan with upcoming meetings on March 16 at Lake View and February 27 tea. New members join Kaw Valley Farm Bureau. gardening notes, program work, and committee assignments are announced amid social events and church group activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Susie Morton
McCallsburg
Norman Nichols
Lake View
Farm Bureau
Kaw Valley Farm Bureau Club
Mra
Charles Cox
Frank Topping
Ed Martin
W L. Kiefer
Conrad Hahn
James Saunders
J. H. Corel
R. K. Nicholson
Pocaontas
J. L. Jones
Priscilla Mullins
League and social events span Topeka and Lawrence
Read text covers four joint LWV meetings at the Colonial Tea Room discussing arrangements for the April state convention, reorganization and national program realignment. Attendees include Topeka and Lawrence members led by Agnes Thompson and others, with numerous military and civic guests from Fort Leavenworth and beyond. Events include a coast artillery themed dinner party, a Co Onerettes wives dinner, H. D. J. club gathering, Security Benefit anniversary oyster supper, and a Dorsey-Liberty post auxiliary bridge event with committees and relief aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toneka and
Lawrence
League of Women Voters
Colonial Tea Room
Topeka
Sam Wilson
Charles Logan
Vivian Peabody
Beatrice Shakeshaft
Crooks
Johnson
Lawrence Board
Agnes Thompson
Carroll
Dorsey-Liberty Post No. 14
American Legion
C.F. Hall
Raymond Laessier
Jim Richardson
A. B. Elliott
Ed Brass
Walter Palmateer
George Abrams
Howard Sutherland
Galen Ware
Fred Shimmons
Walter McClain
Harry Greig
William Kollender
Agnes Evans
Social Calendar Highlights From Local Gatherings
Saturday events feature dinners and luncheons for various hosts and guests including Miss May Gardner, Mrs. Adrian Lindaey, and Mrs. W Atkinson. Clubs meet at homes and venues such as the Colonial and University sites with bridge, sewing, and card games planned. Public notices include League of Women Voters gatherings and veterans’ events at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Leving Hull
Miss May Gardner
J , Mra
Adrian Lindaey
Dinsmore al
Sbae
W. C. Keanig
Buffatenonens
W. Atkinson
Reakithiey
Court House
Topeka
Ant
Founders Day Lunch Draws Mothers League
The annual founders day luncheon of the Mothers League was held yesterday at 1 o’clock at the Manor with hostesses Mrs. William Rice Mrs. J. M Miracle and Mrs. Terry Gas kill. After luncheon games and contests were led by Mrs. Frank E. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fincher
Happy Eight Club
Otto Elston
William Speigher
Eli Jones
James Butler
Speicher
Frank Lescher
Mothers’ League
William Rice
J. M., Miracle
Terry Gaskill
Frank E. Jones
Faith and Hope Amid Doom in Lincoln Birthday Reflections
A speaker urges faith to lift spirits during a dark era, citing Job, Lincoln, and Jesus. He argues personal attitude shapes outcomes, urges collective resolve, and envisions a future where poverty wanes and war ends through steadfast faith.
Women’s Relief Corps program and club notices
The article notes a year’s drive toward a building fund and lists the women’s auxiliary committee for events. It describes a program led by Mrs Lara Warnick with songs, readings, and solos, tea served by the February birthday committee, and mentions Mrs Belle Foster in colonial dress and out of town guest Mrs Garten of Newton. Helianthus club to host husbands at bridge with hostesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hack
Marie Kahle
Charles Nelson
Gottlieb Nieder
Howard Erwin
Woman's’ Relief Corps
Grand Army of the Republic Caniel
Lara Warnick
America
Battle of Gettyabure
Ida Swadley
Taneola
Nice Relehe
H. C. Swadley
Reading
Washington
Agnes Olson
Belle Foster
H. C. Garten
Newton
Helianthus Club
Bridge
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Sisson
Robert Quileen
Publishers Syndicate
Mrs. Elizabeth Jacqmain
Rev
C. E. Friend
Oak Ridge Birthday Club
Joe Hemphill
Edwin Sandefort
Thomas van Nice
Elmer. Wise
J. C. Saunders
Ed ‘Martin
George Dunkley
Ray Ogden
Presbyterian Church
Ernest Klooz
Helen Dodds
Jean Moyer
Mrs Klooz
Jean Astman
Dorothy Ansdell
Mary Louise Baker
Betty Bridges
Mary Ethelyn
Franks
Marjorie Eustace
Mary Lou_Holoway
Jean Dooley
Fred Bremer
Jack Dodds
New York
T. A
Washington, D.C
Alice Barney
Phoeb» Fearst
Miller
C. ¥. Leigh
David Passon
Frank Ligeett
C. C. Krom
Cecil Teft
C. F. Lindberg
Kansas
George R. Frazier
Frank Hatch
Mertie Edwards
Harry Edmondson
William S. Lefford
J. G. Burch
Hattie Schock
Calvin Fields
Leo Hill
Y.M.L. Club
H. H. Harris
New Hampshire Street
Trinity Service
Lutheran Church
Lloyd Craig
Carl Holbeck
Erna Corey
Oteer
Mainbacher
W. C. Koenig
Stuart Williams
Auiact Williams
Los Angeles
Mal
Williams
Eugene Walker
Robert Nichols
William Chapin
Gant
Fort Leavenworth
Richard Edwards
United States Navy
Harald Longenecker
Corinne Biter
Coast Artillery
Co Onerettes
P. D. Olmstead
Tennessee Street
J. W. Hartey
Mary Elizabeth Hansen
Security Benefit Association
Holloway and Jones Hall
P.E.O
Wiedemann’s
H. E. Rynerson
BF. L.'s
A. G. Mitchell
Eve Senesteers
Johnnse
Cg Name Club
the Manor
Fred Zodner
C. C. Stoland
H. G. Ingham
Earnest Boyce
FE. D. Kinney
Vendreds Club
University Club
W. C. Hamilton
F. H. Smithmeyer
Riverside Farm Bureau Club
Earl Brown
Oliver Schutz
John Kasson
Lawrence Steam Laundry
Job
Professor Moffatt
You
William James
Watts
Futton
Edison
a_ Wright
Tam
United
Lincoln
Jesus
138Th
Conn
Independent Laundry
Vermont
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