Threads Needle at Her 100th Birthday Party
Mrs Ellen Fin ley demonstrates her steady eye sight by threading a needle at her 100th birthday party. Friends and family gather to celebrate as she tackles a simple sewing task with a bright smile.
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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
3
Mrs Ellen Fin ley demonstrates her steady eye sight by threading a needle at her 100th birthday party. Friends and family gather to celebrate as she tackles a simple sewing task with a bright smile.
Greta Garbo visits Gothenburg Sweden enjoying a quiet stay at her home and current leisure in her homeland with local fans and photographers following her every move.
The feature reviews midseason wool ensembles from featherweight to nubby weaves. It praises tailored sheer wool dresses, fur boleros with hats and muffs, and black wool frocks with metallic accents, plus alpaca blends and soft rabbit wools for dressmaker styling.
Cherie Nicholas notes headdresses and veils remain stylish with updos, earrings regaining favor, and nail polish in flower shades matching florals. The piece emphasizes glamour, allure, and meticulous care in detailing to achieve feminine sophistication this year.
Glove fashion sparks attention as handmade Viennese white knit gloves with multicolor embroidery transform outfits. The ornate handwork and bright colors draw curious glances, making these comfy gloves a striking style statement.
Velvet little hoods rise in popularity among college girls and resorters. Worn under the chin like baby bonnets, the velvet versions come in gay printed stripes for beach wear and party outings.
Winter blouse styles include shirtwaist silk crepe pieces designed to complement dark tailored suits in Molyneux's mid-season collection.
Silk jer sey blouses and wool tops are recommended to pair with sports suits. The article notes comfort and versatility for athletic or casual wear, suggesting lightweight fabrics for year round use and easy coordination with existing sports attire.
Evening wear favors glinting fabrics as lames and satins dominate the wardrobe scene. Shimmering textures and rich tones highlight formal gowns and party ensembles in current fashion.
Guidelines for making drapery headings with stiffened top edges using a soft canvas. Step by step includes cutting the heading canvas, sewing plaits down from the top, pinching into three, and attaching rings on the back. Also promotes Mrs. Spears' Sewing book with order details.
Practical tips cover unrolling friction tape without tearing edges, balancing furniture groupings for harmony, washing walls with a flour paste to help cleaning powder dissolve dirt, and threading a needle by inserting the reel end rather than the loose end to avoid knots.
Advert says Musterole relieves muscular rheumatic pains lumbago soreness and stiffness by warming and drawing out congestion. Claims popular for 30 years with millions of users. Recommends by snare Cogan and nurses and sold in Regular Children's and Extra Strong strengths.
Franklin notes a paradoxical idea that the pupil of today is the learner of yesterday. The remark plays on time, learning, and development with a concise, aphoristic edge.
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