Luncheon Parties and Teas Honor Local Social Figures
A series of informal gatherings and luncheons marked a busy social period around Bainbridge Island, Seattle, and surrounding area. Guests included Miss Blake of Pittsburg and Mrs. Mulvey, with hostesses such as Mrs. M. Elliott and Mrs. Holcomb. A Cuban sugar factory note and a linen shower for Miss Genevieve Nordahl complemented the social listings with minor event mentions and travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Nordahl
Social notes of Seattle residents and visitors abroad
Captain and Mrs Fisken will sail to Peking via San Francisco after departure on a U S transport. Several couples, including Mr and Mrs Winders and Mr and Mrs Booth, travel or visit Vancouver Victoria and Fort Casey. Guests include Miss May McLellan in Los Angeles and Mrs Alfred Raymond in San Francisco. Contemporary moves include home purchases, travels to Salt Lake Vancouver Bainbridge Island and a stay on Bainbridge Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Charis
Katherine Pord
Gelf Club
Nanette Church
Mise Elise Parkin
Williem Leonard
Lake Washingt
Mildred Farrer'e Leaches
Virginia Sheahan
Mise
Jeanne Blake
Emily Jerome
Dorothea Meyer
Jane Barrell
Chicago
Seattle
Katherine Lake
Eleanor Keith
Donald Fisken
San Francisco
U. S
Peking
Captain Fisken
Lawrence Booth
Fort Casey
Elmer T. Foss
Henry C. Hibbard
Salt Lake
Mr. Hibbard
Vancouver
Victoria
Island
Mra Lawrence Booth
Seattle residents join summer travelers and relocations
Garrett O Neil and Mr and Mrs Clarence Preston longtime Seattle residents have arrived from San Diego and settled at Greystone Mrs Zona Cameron and daughters Helen Marion will reach Yakima today en route to Port Madison for August stay Ruslan consul N V Bogdaviensky and family plan August 20 move to Mrs Ella Cudahy residence 2623 Boyiston N Mrs Charles M Gramer returns to Albany after a visit with J A Morrison Courtland Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Preston
Seattle
San Diego
Greystone
Zona Cameron
Helen
Marion Cameron
Yakima
Port Madison
N. V. Bogdaviensky
U. S
Ella Cudahy
Boyiston N
Charles M. Gramer
Albany, N. Y
J. A. Morrison
Courtland Place
Miss Elizabeth Galvin Flies to Europe for Style Openings
Miss Elizabeth Galvin of Seattle departs Wednesday for Europe sailing August 19 to London and Paris. Former manager of Piper Taft ladies sportswear, she is making her 20th European trip to attend style openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Galvin
Seattle
London
Paris
Miss Galvin
L. P. Hollender & Co
New York City
Piper & Taft
Mise Galvin
European
Removing gloves with proper technique
The guide advises removing gloves by drawing them from the hands rather than pulling at the fingertips. It suggests blowing into the gloves and pulling the fingers gently before storage. Silk gloves should be turned wrong side out when removing from the hands.
Community notices and social events listed for local groups
The column lists dances at L C G T hall in Virginia street and various Legion auxiliary activities. It notes a Beattie Post 14 relief event, Luncheon for past Ladies Musical Club presidents at Sunset Club, Union Dames Civil War card parties, a Veterans Hall dining slot, a tea hosted by Hannah Schwarts at Educational Center, and Beta Mothers gatherings with a picnic leaving Madison Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Dames
Union Dampa
Veterans’ Hall
Armory
Flag Etiquette Guideline Promotes Proper Flag Handling
In a National Geographic Society bulletin, guidance on flag raising emphasizes a quick hoist, a slow dignified take, and keeping the flag from touching ground water or dust. It warns against trailing and urges respectful handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographical Society
Lace dominated georgette dress linked with darned lace pattern
A cream georgette dress features an all over lace design. It combines a straight narrow georgette skirt with a tunic gathered to a belt and weighted by lace bands. Three-quarter sleeves and an over-house with shoulder caps complete the ensemble.
France's War Loans to Allies Reach Twelve Billion Francs
France extended about 12,000,000,000 francs in wartime loans to its allies, reflecting extensive financial aid during the conflict. This enormous figure underscores the scale of support provided to allied powers in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Every Flower Has a Story All Its Own The Dandelion
Old lore links the dandelion to love signals and misfortune in romance. The flower's name comes from dent de lion, and it has long been used in medicine for consumption and cleansing the blood. A fairy tale explains how dandelions formed from yellow gowns of sprites.
New Ring Watch Popular Despite Time Weakness
The article notes platinum ring watches as a fashionable trend though they lag wrist watches in accuracy. It also highlights 644 bracelets and diamond and platinum circlets rising in popularity. Cuban children enjoy sugar cane juice instead of candy.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beulah Mitchell
Mra Rusaell
Mra
T. A. Fransioli
Richard W. Perry
Robert
Guido Faris
Green
Spaulding
Piper & Taft's
Booth
Betsy Booth
Madeline Twohy
Minn
James Twohy
California
Frank E. Burnsen
Harry Adams
Mra Stockton
Bainbridge Island
Scruggs
Thomas Scruggs
Frank
Aniversary
Mrs. Fretwell
Dansant
Yard
Mr Farrar
Blake
Pittsburg
Harry
Fields
Hosta
Bre
Yacht Club
C. W. Holcomb
Miss Ma
M. Elliott
Mount Baker Park
Mrs. Mulvey
Charles R. Brown
F. Branigan
Mulvey
Mul
Reynion
Montana
Hazel Clarke
Libby
Mr. Yates
Lodge
Earlington
E. Uehlinger
Kaliapel
Harry W. Pierce
Omaha
Miss Collister
John Moran
B. C
Cuba
Betty Jane Paxton
T. O. Paxton
James and
Merrihew
Owl Drug Co
Dway Eye
Mrs
Charles H. Winders
B. G
Charles B. Erickson
Cecil Bacon
Misa Katherine Bacon
Portland
Oregon
F. &. Cook
Jeanie L. Carter
May McLellan
Los Angeles
B. H. Baxter
88Th Ave N
Alfred Raymond
Lourke Raymond
Mra Bo Sweeney
Laurance M. Buck
Frederick Hall White
Harry Adama
South
Mr. and
Mrs. A. K. Loose
Adrian Court
Campbell McCullough
Swedish Hospital
Henry Suzzallo
Glacier Park
Philip Nordeck
New Hampshire
John Spargur
George W. Blackford
Milwaukee
City
Ave
Union
OPR Arcade
Garrett O'Neil
57Th Ave
Europe
Boldt's
Adv
Rainier Park
W.H. Hahlo & Co
United States
Olen
Virginia St
Beattie
American Legion
Guy M. Parmeleas
Muriel
Sunset Club
Ladies’ Musical Club
Howard Joslyn
H. C. Taylor
Toledo
Mra. Taylor
Schwarts
Hannah Schwarts
Mra Schwarts
Hance
Mra. C. N. Coe
Hunts Point
Madison Park
Palace Hip
Ackerman
Miptodromm
Maxine
Carey
Square Shooter
Moore
Georgia Campbell
Grorgh
Austin Noore
Harry Hayden
Elisabeth Nefece
Barry Reyes
Garjette Marrech
Pantages Matiners
Kremlin
Moscow
Gehepp
Furge & Richards
Marvey, Heery & Grayco
Pantagores
Josephine Davis
Fevys Fi Theatre
TONEY
Isle
Randay
Lace
Cora Moore
New York
PABST
Everett
Shumway & Gay
Porter’s
Porter Baking CO. Cattle
Lope
Tedve Sae
Dae Crees
Oxford
Second & Union Seattle
Horlick
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