Town Social Notes and Poems From February 1965
Mr G. E. McQuirk of Baltimore and Olin White of New York were visitors. Many locals hosted visitors from Philadelphia Chester and Brooklyn over the weekend. A verse tale follows about Sylvia and her first beau Tom with a band playing Mandalay and a description of a dress in blue crepe de chine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. McQuirk
Baltimore
Olin White
New York City
Kenry Waller
Alton
Smith
Sidney White
Misa Vena White
Paul Hayman
J. Brittingham
A C. Brittingham
Philadelphia
Jolia White
Sylvia
Tom
Sylviia
Sylvia Wonfern
Sora
Tvia Ctica
Mandalay
Linen Fabric Status Report From Early Trials
An old note records progress on a linen fabric test, noting the date and whether a garment wore satisfactorily. The entry mentions attempts to ease and adjust for a better fit, with ongoing trials and observations on wear conditions.
Miss Martha Roberta Jenry Hosts Saturday Card Party
Miss Martha Roberta Jenry hosted a Saturday afternoon card party with attendees Ruth Messich Miss Mami rit Miss Annabel Iack Miss Julia ane Waller Min Sarah Graham Miss Elizabeth Wright Miss Margar t Kennerly Miss Leoma Wells Miss Holly White Miss Nellie MacTurm Miss Elizabeth Walton noted among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Roberta Jenry
Fies Ruth Messich
Mamirit
Annabel Iack
Julia Ane Waller
Min Sarah Graham
Elizabeth Wright
Margart Kennerly
Leoma Wells
Olly White
Nellie MacTurm
Elizabeth Walton
Birthdayian forecast hints at hidden artistic talent
The fragment mentions February 2 and suggests personal growth in literary talent. It contains garbled phrases about human nature and inner strain, with references to emotions and self control. The text is damaged and disjointed, offering a cryptic horoscope vibe without clear events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ednesday
Unclear Note on Girls and Cheek Use
The fragment argues that some girls exhibit aggression or cheek due to having too much energy or confidence. The text lacks clear context, names, dates, or organizations to identify a specific event or report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anme
Noted Fashion Take On Lace and Velvet Frock
A fragment discusses silver cloth and velvet lace in a frock, noting elaborate trim in a season of minimal lines. It highlights lace ruffles, a fancy belt, and a sash as feminine flourishes and hints at men adopting such feminine touches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenn
Salisbury
Wyan
Verdy
Craesder
Ladies Wear Top Knots in 19th Century Fashion
An OCR fragment describes ladies adopting topknots and elaborate hats with bows, pompons, feathers, and trims. It notes bonnets, veils, and veering styles, praising originality over square cross-bats and urging attention to refined headwear trends.
Bashing Flannels Warn On Temperature Changes
When washing flannels do not change wash or rinse water temperatures or you risk shrinking garments.
Unclear Fragment: Peculiar Phrase About Waste and Quality
Fragment cites not buying vegetables or fruits of peer quality and mentions waste amounts exceeding raving in the first part. No clear people places organizations events or dates emerge from the readable text.
Meringue Hand Used For Soup Inspires Quick Note
A fragmented note suggests using a hand shaped meringue as a soup aid and flavor enhancer. The scribble hints at a quick, inventive meat sauce pairing to enrich the dish. No clear source dates or names are readable.
Hemstitching Tip: Dry Rub For Loose Threads
Use a dry hard white object to rub over the fabric where you want to draw threads for hemstitching. This method loosens the threads so they slip out more easily.
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Fen Boday
Erhea
Musik Ox Ghier
Sead
Seader
Ernest Lucas
W . Thompson
Gladys Derrickson
Chester
Mae Windsor
John Bevan
Prospect Park, Pa
Lemuel Wyatt
F. EB. Hayman
Violetta Dennis
Raymond Ulm
Cape Charles
Mildred Bloxom
W T Abbott
Cambridge
WJ Thompson
Isabella Street
Wheatie Brittingham
Hattie Brittingham
Rena Hayman
Augusta Walker
Pxmore
Dorothy Truitt
Glenmore Pusey
Wilmington
Mr Pusey
Austin Pusey
Raymond Snelling
Jack
Philade
Elmer Basett
Joseph Miller
William Bostick
Salsbury
Mr Bostick
RS Smith
Dorothy Bostick
Ros. Smith
Elmer ‘Raften
Martha Jones
June Wordy
Brooklyn
Ernest F Koward
Onicy
Burton Cannon
Anne Smith
Fisa Faina Smith
Joseph Smith
Genjsamin Smith
Alec
William Adams
Miss Smith
B Smith
Charles Morrow
Sanday
Slmer Fields
Sarat ‘Ares
Elsie
Mesa Katherinetewart
Gordon Stewart
Havel Avenue
Theisland Nether
William Stewart
Stewart
Rales
Savivie
WARK
Ted Nen
Easiey
Alweys Tev 9
Anu
James
Meier
Wertier
der Coley
Centerful Comfort AG Gs
van Cree Bocelet Redfiens Rewstecey
Acre
Wil
Eccompink Sarvciow
Des Howard
Saliebury
Mitchell & Goglee Hardware Co
Deck St
Ione
Gameclres
Angele
Rae
MR. Farmer
Sysopsis
John
George
Missn Beck
Jobo Paye
Tecorge
Cataleger Hoasre
Ceorge
the Farmers & Planters Co
Mill & High Sts
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