Revels of Society Attacked in Newport
Esther Morton Smith of Philadelphia exposes a scandalous scene at Newport summer society claiming immorality and drunkenness among residents and visitors. Locals defend the status quo, arguing restraint would hurt the economy while Miss Smith, niece of Joseph Wharton, criticizes the exclusivity of the resort.
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Seweor
Newport
Esther Morton Smith
Delphia
Itoty
Missmith
Society Folke
Miss Smith
New‘Port
Millonaire
Aliss Smith
Joseph Wharton
Wharton School of Finance and Commerce
University of Pennsylvania
Swarthmore College
Wharton
Houston Couple Are Honored at Dinner Party
Captain and Mrs. O. D. Parmajee hosted a dinner at the Anthony roof garden in Houston honoring Mr. and Mrs. James Wright. The pink and blue motif featured rose zin niasi and canterbury bells in a silver basket centerpiece with personalized place cards for guests including Major and Mrs. Conselly and several military officers.
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O. D. Parmajee
Anthony Roof Garden
James Wright
Houston
A. W. Stanely
Samuel G. Yakechild
Stoner
A. Tae Price
J. 2. Adkins
M- Adking
Lieut
V. Doxey
Semper Fidelis Club Hosts Talky Dance Evening Theme
The Semper Fidelis Club entertained with a Talky Dance at Koehler Park. The decorated pavilion featured bright banners and guests in varied costumes. Miss Josephine De Cotera and Joe Lucchese won tackiest prizes as a negro orchestra played and lemonade and lollipops were served.
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Semper Fidelis Club
Koehler Park
Josephine de Cotera
Joe Lucchese
Slumber Party At Elizabeth O'Brien's Home Delightful
Miss Elizabeth O'Brien entertained with a slumber party Saturday at her Cincinnati Avenue home. A dainty night buncheon was served and an early morning swim enjoyed. Guests included Misses Johnie Brown Katie Bradley Maxine Hall Grace Lee Howerton Mary Wallis Carraway and Bernadine Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth O'Brien
Cincinnati Avenue
Johnie Brown
Katie Bradley
Maxine Hall
Fort Sam Bridge Party Amid Colorful Entertainment
Mrs. C Bastich hosted a bridge party at her Fort Sam Houston home on Wednesday. Guests included Mrs. Clarenen Das homas Wichey, Mrs. Al Price, Amelia Fairchild, Mrs. Robert Walter Hilchfeld, Mrs. C Lewis, Mrs. TB Lewis, Mrs. Georgy Hartavell, and Mrs Emit DeCorn.
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Fort Sam
C. Bastich
Fort Sam Houston
Clarenen Dashomas Wichey
al Price
Amnel Fairchild
Robert Walter Hilchfeld
C. Lewis
TB. Lewis
Ars
Georgy Hartavell
Ars Emit DeCorn
Mrs. J. C. Merrill to Visit City Next Week
Mrs. J. C. Merrill, husband Arg Tolan Ogden Merrill, and two stepsons will arrive next week from unknown origin to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. William MacKenzie for several weeks.
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Tolan Ogden Merrill
William MacKenzie
Society Folk Prepares for Prince of Wales Visit
Mrs James A Burden will host the Prince of Wales at her Long Island estate. Mrs Kenneth O'Brien plans to be a key hostess during the East visit. Miss Eien Mackay and Clarence Mackay of Postal Telegraph Co. join in entertaining the royal party.
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James A. Burden
Long Island
Prince of Wales
East
Newport Society Shifts to Bobbed-Haired Leaders at Bailey Beach
A Newport social season opens amid a shift from Dowager grande dames to bobbed-haired leading women. Prominent hosts include Mrs. Sylvanus Stocks and Mrs. Roderick Gowder with Flora Whitney and Mrs. Rhinelander among the elite. William H. Vanderbilt hosts a first season reception at Osland Farm and Stuart Duncan plans an August 16 ball for invited tennis players.
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Sewport
R. I
Newpore
Harry Lehr
Bucalasi
Casine
Gailey Beach
Newport
Lisports
Bailey Beach
Jenders
Sylvanus Stocks
Tver Leidy
Idener
Roderick Ower
Flora Whitney
S*hilty Rhinelander
Tlerum Parsons
Kenneth Build
Alice Burnham
Princess de Brazanza
Helen Capler Gerard
William H. Vanderbilt
Osland Farm
Stuart Duncan
Family of Judge West Plans Summer Trip to East Coast
The West family departs Monday from San Antonio to Galveston for a sail to New York. Miss West and Miss Steele will visit West Point for a weekend and plan to meet San Antonio girls at summer camps in the East. Mrs West Judge West and Miss Ruth will stay until October 15.
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Judge West
Tudge
Duval West
Es Birth West
Ienristta Steele
Galveston
New York
Miss West
Miss Steele
West Point
San Antonio
Iss Steele
Jndie
Mrs. West
Miss Ruth
Mrs McAllister Hosts Wednesday Steading Club
Mrs McAllister entertains the Wednesday Steading club at her Slocum Place home. The unpolished write up notes decorations and refreshments followed by an interlude. Miss Toyd Martin and Miss Eliired spent the weekend in Austin visiting friends.
Swim Party Hosted by Elks Club for Ruth Herbst
Miss Ruth Elizabeth Herbst entertained guests at an Elks Club swimming party followed by a buffet at her parents home Mr and Mrs A W Herbst. Attending were Dorothy Bell Newton Jane White Florence Campbell Alma Kott La Rene Reiplinger Elizabeth Campbell Elizabeth White Claudia Hopper Olivia Baldesareki Lonnie Wolfe William McDouale James Carruthers Malcolm Rogers Newton Jackson George Givens William Mahaffey Orland Carlisle Edward Decker and Fred Hop.
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Ruth Elizabeth Herbst
Elks’ Club
Mra
A. W. Herbst
Dorothy Bell Newton
Jane White
Florence Campbell
Alma Kott
la Rene Reiplinger
Elizabeth Campbell
Elizabeth White
Claudia Hopper
Olivia Baldesareki
Lonnie Wolfe
William McDouale
James Carruthers
Malcolm Rogers
Newton Jackson
George Givens
William Mahaffey
Orland Carlisle
Edward Decker
Fred Hop
Grownup Babies at Bob Lee Farewell Party
A farewell gathering hosted by Bob Lee in New York featured guests dressed in baby clothes. Activities included toddler era games, roller skate stimulation, jumping rope, and simple toys with circus lemonade and snacks provided for attendees noted as grownup babies.
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Bob Lee
New York
Igoroles Use Filthy Pools for Bathing
A 1924 adaled warning describes Tzoretes in distant villages bathing in filthy stagnant pools. It condemns surface cleaning and urges readers to ensure their cleaner owns a proper plant to avoid contamination from vermin and grime.
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Baguio
F. T
Speedy Craft To Greet Britain's Son
New York readers learn that the Tribora yacht, owned by S. R. Guggenheim, will speed Prince of Wales ashore in New York Bay on August 25 during his Berengaria visit. The vessel can reach 38 knots and the prince travels incognito as Baron Renfrew in two imperial suites aboard.
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New York
United States
Prince of Wales
New York Bay
Ss. R. Guggenheim
Baron Renfrew
Dr and Mrs Steele Return From Kerryville Ranch
Dr and Mrs J S Steele have returned from their ranch above Kerrville where they enjoyed a pleasant summer at the homestead.
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Mrs. J. S. Steele
Kerryville
Houston Guests Honored at Luncheon
Mrs J L Rupley hosted a luncheon at the Alamo Country Club honoring house guests Miss Mary Powers and Miss Flox Powers of Houston. Table decor featured large Japanese bowls with pinks, handpainted dolls, and oriental vases as place cards. After lunch, bridge was played with attendees including Mrs J H Adkins and Mrs T E Moser.
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Alamo Country Club
J. L. Rupley
Mary and
Flox
Powers
Houston
Miss Powers
J. H. Adkins
V. Hennessy
Anne Dickinson
Marie Adkins
Isabel
Hutchinson
Lillie
Vance
Kenny
Phy
Rapley
Louis Lehreiner
St. Anthony Roof
Evelyn Rappe
Coronado
Cal
Lawrence Leary
J. E. Leary
Mathews School of Expression and Dramatic Arts Reopens
Mathews School of Expression and Dramatic Arts will reopen on September 8 at 3225 W Commerce St. in the Travis 4354 area.
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Thomas School
Gan. Antonin
Texas
A. A
Thomas
A. M
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College Prep School
Ruth Coit
Cambridge School For Girls
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