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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1920
Page
6
The Sunset club celebrated its 1920 opening with a New Year’s Day dinner and evening bridge. Members wore holiday attire as dining rooms glowed green with red accents. Hosts Mrs. Oliver Dyer Colvin and Harvey J. Fetter led a festive, formal event attended by many Seattle social figures and guests.
Alpha Xi Delta alumnae meet for a 1 PM luncheon Saturday with Miss Kathleen Murchison at 746 16th Ave N. Mrs. Ernest Murphy assists. Also the Women's Federation holds its annual meeting and officer election January 8 at 2 PM in First Presbyterian church parlors. Seattle Lodge No 7 aims to install officers Tuesday at Evergreen Hall. Pageant registration for The Vision of the Blue Crusaders runs through January 6 at the YWCA pageant office.
Numerous residents plan winter travel and visits. David Whitcomb departs January 10 for Santa Barbara for the season. Mr and Mrs Albert Vetteh of St Maries Idaho visit relatives in town. Mrs M H Causten leaves January 7 for Coronado. luncheon aboard the U S S Montana hosted by Capt and Mrs Ivan Wettengel. Misses Golvin Morrison and Hansard dine with Capt and Mrs Wettengel.
In a tense dialogue a narrator recalls Chrys the dignified sister, who lies mute after an explosion and recovery from a mysterious trance. Bob explains Chrys has regained some movement but remains emotionally dulled, a change blamed on fright and a fateful warning from Certela.
In January 10 on a lecture tour Capt Harold Kelly left Thursday for San Francisco on the first stage of his journey to Siberia where he will be stationed. Mrs Sanford Bertrand Micahy has returned from Tacoma for the holidays. BE Weston of New York City is in Seattle on a business trip a guest at the Hotel Washington. Mr and Mrs James J Reary depart today for California to spend the rest of winter. Mr and Mrs A R Ketcham have moved to 6228 1th Ave North. Mrs Edward J Garrett's father and aunt Mr C L Ring and Mrs A R Conroy of Saginaw Michigan will arrive in Seattle in about a fortnight to be guests at the Hotel Washington. Mr and Mrs J H Fox will leave midmonth on a short trip to California.
A satirical verse envisions becoming a Bolshevik to reject wealth and greed. It imagines distributing riches to brothers while condemning violence, then pivots to a consumer line about suits and outfits at the Florence Upstairs Store. The piece blends political mockery with a promotional store plug.
Mrs T Q Franks winner of medal as America’s beat home maker argues home management mirrors business practice. She outlines methods: capital knowledge, banking, accounting, stock checks, fair labor, safety, and efficiency. She warns women to adopt budgeting and money discipline to save time and health.
In San Francisco judge probate hearing reveals Louis H. Orr a banker by day and gambler by night left 32 beneficiaries equal shares of a $100,000 estate that never existed. Orr dissipated funds from a trust begun by his Ohio-born father and later paid divorce settlements. Jim Griffith, famed fight promoter, is listed among the legatees.
A Boston Transcript snippet shows a mistress warning her new helper about dusting portraits. The helper reacts with astonishment, remarking on the mistress’s multiple marriages, revealing social humor of the scene.
Nelson Utah asserts the town hosts the most diverse conglomerate population in the United States, stating no more than seven people share any single nationality within its borders. The claim emphasizes limited uniformity and varied ethnic presence in the community.
A reader mentions two Boldt locations in the city, one at 1414 3d Ave for uptown dining and another at 913 24 Ave for downtown meals, suggesting options for a meal out.
Anne Martin of Reno Nevada will again seek the U S Senate on the Republican ticket aiming to be the first woman elected to the chamber. She previously ran as an independent for the unexpired term of the late Senator Newlands and was defeated by Democrat BB Henderson.
A reader questions engagement gifts and letter frequency from a fiancé abroad, debating breaking the engagement over soap gifts. The advice column urges patience, caution, and using honest communication. A second reader asks how to tell census workers about being found in a basket, with guidance to explain life circumstancess clearly.
A promotional note promotes Cherry's Style Shop at 207 Rialto Building near Pig'n Whistle, claiming high quality men women and boys apparel with cash or term payments. It highlights confidential accounts and strong store network offering reasonable prices and alert market competitors.
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