Thimble collector Marion Smyth hosts rare finds at Sakowitz
Marion Smyth displays a 600 thimble collection spanning 26 countries and 27 materials. Her prized pieces include two gold thimbles worth about 70 dollars, a 150 year old domed emblem thimble, and a Nixon campaign thimble linked to Rose Mary Woods.
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Pat McElfresh
Marion Smyth
Sakowitz
Marion
Scottsdale
California
Pat
Rose Mary Woods
Sebring
Ohio
Alliance
White House
Nixon
Whittier College
Stark County
Ohio State University
Calendar Convention set for medical auxiliary today
A Phoenix area calendar lists events this week. A 6 p.m. progressive dinner benefits the Phoenix Country Day School scholarship program. The Scottsdale branch of AAUW meets at 9 a.m. at Jean Robinson’s home to discuss Women as Represented in Art. The Arizona Medical Association Auxiliary hosts its annual convention at Fashion Square Doubletree Inn Tuesday through Saturday with arts and crafts shows panel discussions and mini-workshops. Madrinas Auxiliary hosts a membership coffee at Christ Church-Lutheran to view craft projects. The Hacienda de Los Angeles presentation by Rev and Mrs Lundeen and a Bundy mineral collection slide show are also scheduled, along with other local club meetings and potluck dinners.
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Phoenix Country Day School
PCDS
Los Arcos Hacienda
Los Arcos Church
E. Culver St
Scottsdale
American Association of University Women
Jean Robinson
E. Lewis
Mary Magenta
Fine Arts
Arizona State University
Arizona Medical Association
Fashion Square Doubletree Inn
Arizona Medical
Madrinas
Christ Church-Lutheran
Indian School Rd
Milton Lundeen
Hacienda de Los Angeles
Spare tire may become obsolete for automakers
W Herbert Schmalz of Uniroyal says advances could erase the spare from cars, saving trunk space and weight while cutting gasoline use. Foldable and mini-spares already exist, with a new radial in development offering sealant protection against tread punctures.
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W. Herbert Schmalz
Uniroyal Tire Company
Schmalz
Thimble Collector Showcases Global Varieties and Odd Ma Earth
Marion, a winter Mesa resident, shares a thrift of thimbles from around the world and eras. The display includes leather, metal, and fancy coverings used by sailors tailors and artisans. She recalls Hoover Coolidge and Watergate era pieces along with a World War I kit thimble. Marion plans in-fabric department Saturday from 10 to 5 wearing a thimble on a chain.
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Marion
Hoover and Coolidge
Shriver’s
Venture Out Mobile Park
Mesa
Fabric
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Daily Progress
Limoges
Bob Johnstone
Scottsdale Gem and Mineral Club
Eldorado Park Recreation
N. Miller Rd
Robert Jones
Scottsdale Woman's Club
Little Red Schoolhouse
William Watson
Scettedale
B'Wal B'Rith
Han E. Ballin
Qolic
East Thomas Road
GOLD
OF Phoenix
Biltmore Fashion Park
Camelback Road
Phoenix
Arizona
Acd
Viking Sewing Center
Scottsdale RD
Bate
Red Cross
Call Michael OR
Shelley Bisom
Mcdonald Drive
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