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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1924
Page
2
Hortense Saunders reports on a press view that 32 inch waists define the new ideal for models in a May fashion show. Roberta Haines and Italian model Maa Ferra are cited, with Ferra arguing 32 is a childlike measure and strong, healthy development should define femininity.
The Hood College Glee Club under Mrs Dillion Baldwin presented Songs from Tennyson in a three part program featuring cantata The Lady of Shalott with music by Wilfred Bendall, then songs from The Princess and other works. The performance included violin, vocal duets, and solos by Misses Baldwin Eiseman and Vasler, with strong accompaniment from Miss Myton and Miss Brighthill. The production also praised the incidental music by Mrs Ignatius Byrdlee and Professor Edwin I Baker.
A May 3 report from Reedys notes the referendum granting women the right to wear knickerbockers on streets succeeded. The measure shows a majority backing the fashion freedom, reflecting 1920s urban attitudes toward women’s dress.
Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers' Association seeks injunctive action against members alleged to ship milk to John Simpson. Barbour and Newman plan talks in Frederick with John McGill Jr. Presentations note about 4,000 gallons processed at both the association plant on East Seventh Street and the Simpson Plant. County Agent Chichester says the dispute favors the association as growers unite. Also, Brunswick housing project advances as carrier territory and street addresses are assigned, nearly completing the town-wide numbering to cover July 1.
Miss Louise McPherson and her family traveled by car from Fordia, spending eleven days en route before arriving in Thornmont Sunday evening with her mother and three of her brother's children.
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