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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1922

Page

2

Seattle Society Hosts and Social Events Spotlight

Seattle society notes juggling luncheons teas and dances. Mrs. Van Tuyl hosts a luncheon to honor Mrs. Oakes J. Thomas Dovey while Walter Oakes of New York is celebrated in a wardroom reception at the Sound naval station. Ruth Bamford invites for a tea complimenting Dean Lombard and a hosiery shower honors Miss Louise Erlich at 3 to 6.

Oakes J. Thomas Dovey Walter Oakes New York J. Ziegemeier California Mrs. Ziege Sound Naval Station Ruth Bamford Dean Lombard Francis Lemon Brown Grace Epperson Miss Arnold Marguerite Widay Bamford Honor Misa Louise Erlich Dutma Arnold Marcia Gladys Nordby

Pageant plans and festival details announced

A local pageant event outlining committee chairs for drama home economics legislation music and pictures is presented. Patronesses include federation officers and club presidents with a two thousand member federation. a musical program features works by Debussy and Lehmann and a 17th century barometer note closes.

Hott Freda H. Thompson Dabney Louise C. Beck Frank L. Balie Victor Zednick Lacrilie Foster W. Forrest Pattee Katheryn Hamilton A. F. Abernathy Aiesacaes Florence McCanne Ijbellum Cos Fantastic Amy Wood- Finden Bydney Allison Giaconda Leary Is City Federation Mall Daniel Ragan L. G. Foster Henry Bittman J. M. Cunningham Carreling J. B. Macon N. J. Irvine W. M. Lived J. W. Dorwart G . Appleton Hattie Slaughter A. Gasaway Dora E. Herrin EK. Davis L. Hillis T. P. Fahey May Loomis W. G. Clark Anna B. Tee E. Harper Mra. R

Dinner at Golf Club Honors Victoria Guests

Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson of Victoria B C were entertained as house guests of Mr and Mrs Thomas Bordeaux Mr and Mrs Samuel Hedges and Mr and Mrs Bordeaux at a Golf Club event Saturday evening a dinner for sixteen covered guests.

Golf Club Charles Wilson Victoria B. C Thomas Bordeaux Samuel Hedges Bordeaux

Miss Roma Reid Hostess Tea and Shower

Miss Roma Reid hosts a tea and shower at her home on Saturday August 5. Assisting are Miss Kathleen Parshall Miss Helen Jordan Miss Ruth Nettleton and Miss Florence Lombard.

Dean Lombard Roma Reid Kathleen Parshall Helen Jordan Ruth Nettleton Florence Lombard

Engagement of Miss Adams announced in Hoquiam

Mrs William Liedy Adams of Hoquiam announces the engagement of her daughter Elizabeth to Mr Randolph Frick Cunningham son of Mr and Mrs William Randolph Cunningham Yakima formerly Everett The wedding is set for Trinity church Hoquiam on August 12 Attendants include Mrs William Lameraux matron of honor Miss Isabel Prescott Seattle maid of honor and Dorothy Potson bridesmaid Best man is Hilding Lindberg Tacoma Elizabeth Adams is a Mount Vernon Seminary graduate who studied at Smith College and spent a year in Paris Cunningham attended the University of Washington and belonged to Delta Tau Delta

William Liedy Adams Hoquiam Elizabeth Randolph Frick Cunningham William Randolph Cunningham Yakima Everett Trinity Church Missa Adams William Lameraux Isabel Prescott Seattle Dorothy Potson Hilding Lindberg Tacoma Cunningham Adams Mount Vernon Seminary Washington, D. C Smith College Paris University of Washington Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

Informal tea honors relatives at Delta Chi hostess home

Mrs. Herbert Condon hosted a Friday afternoon informal tea for her mother Mrs. F M Wilkins of Eugene Oregon and sister Mrs. McCormack wife of Maj C McCormack U S A of Fort Leavenworth. Helpers included her sister Mrs. Moore Mrs Irving Glen and Mrs Milo J Loveless. The Delta Chi Mothers Club will hold a luncheon and all day meeting on Tuesday August 1 at the chapter house 1605 EB 47th St.

Herbert Condon F. M. Wilkins Eugene, Ore McCormack C. McCormack Fort Leavenworth Moore Harvard C. Moore Irving Glen Milo J. Loveless Mothers’ Club Delta Chi Fraternity 47Th St

Informal Luncheon and Bridg e Club Plans Highlight Local Socials

Mrs Glascow and Mrs Wooley host an informal luncheon Thursday at Suquamish summer home honoring Mrs Merritt of Chatham Ontario. Mrs Leng to host First Hill guild tea Tuesday at Orthopedic Tea Shop. Creta Glascow engaged to EK Frank Smith to wed early August. Bridge club hosts twelve members. Ruth Bamford to entertain Thursday. Michigan Apple Blossom Club picnic set for Saturday at Woodland Park with 6 p.m. picnic supper. former Michigan residents invited.

William Glascow W. T. Wooley H. J. Leng First Hill Guild Bridge Club Ruth Bamford Michigan Apple Blossom Club Woodland Park Michigan

Seattle Social Club to Meet at Castle Inn

The Seattle Social Club O FE 8 meets Thursday August 2 at 2 p m at Mrs W A Cochran’s home Castle Inn 1216 University Place Cards will be played.

O. FE Seattle O. BE W. A. Cochran Castle Inn University ‘Pt

Social Notes From Victoria and Nearby Locales

Personal guests and travels fill the social column with visits to Victoria B C and Mount Rainier. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson of Victoria hosting and others such as Dr and Mrs Thomas Walsh of South Bend and Dr and Mrs William Moore on motor tours through California and the Pacific Northwest.

Thomas J. Walsh South Bend Ind California William G. Moore Victoria Vancouver Banff

Russian Girl Leads Drug Gang Smuggling in France

Paris reports that Mile. Feodora Alexieff, once from a wealthy Russian family, directs a smuggling gang operating in France. Police have learned of her role in coordinating drug shipments into the country.

Paris Mile Feodora Alexieff France

Gold Medal for Woman Who Blowed Police Whistle

London reports Minas Irene Pawsey will receive a gold medal for defying a hostile crowd and blowing the whistle of a policeman holding two prisoners. The act highlights civic courage amid unrest.

London Minas Irene Pawsey

Statue to honor famed matador Granero in Madrid

Madrid reports a statue will be erected to Granero, the renowned matador killed when trampled during a bullfight. The monument will memorialize the popular bullfighter and his dramatic death in the arena.

Matador Madrid Granero

Woman Absolved of Poison Plot Charge in Belfast

Mrs. Elien Whan was fully vindicated and freed after being accused of sending poisoned candy to another woman in Belfast. The case faced a long delay before the exoneration.

Belfast Elien Whan

Clubs and societies announce August meetings in Seattle area

Local clubs and auxiliaries schedule meetings and events for August 1 and 2 including Lady Stirling Chapter DAR sewing for bazaar at 1114 Flatiron N., Washington Hive No 944 Maccabeans meet 2 p m at Odd Fellows hall, Roosevelt Post Auxiliary recruitment at Roosevelt hall 1616 1/2 Third Ave., John F Miller WRC banquet at Alki Point Tuesday, Park PTA meeting at 845 Ninth Ave W, Beattie Lodge P M W, A F B M E B Club gathering 2 pm at 1644 Franklin Ave, Coterie Club season programs from October through May, and Lady Artisans luncheon August 4 at 12:30 at 1710 Ferdinand Ave plus Amethyst Social Club picnic August 2 at Mount Baker Park.

Roosevelt Post United States Roosevelt Hall Third Ave Veterans of Foreign Wars Seattle Beattie Lodge D. MW P. A Tin Evergreen Hall Ninth Ave William Gordon Ferdinand Ave

Parisienne Fall Porch Frock Fashion In Homewear

The piece notes Paris inspired home dresses in light fabrics like voile cotton crepe and tussar. Stores show simple styles for indoor wear with hand-hemstitching, drawn work, cross stitch embroidery and color contrast bands. Apron fashion emerges with a long front panel and a wide back sash.

Paris Dreas

Millionaire Hubby Hunt for Follies Beauties Reveals 1922 Talk

A columnist attends dress rehearsals for the Follies and analyzes the era’s beauty ideal among rich eligibles. The piece notes natural beauty with lasting complexion, own hair, and youth under 26 as prized, with the 1922 formula stressing youth and self-maintained features and hinting at future chances in 1923.

Fine Art Reopens at H C Henry Gallery on Weekend

The H C Henry Gallery reopens to the public with free admission Saturdays and Sundays 1 to 4. The 186-piece collection features Malcolm Parcell’s Time Girl, Carol Beckwith’s green dress portrait, a Winslow Homer Adirondack Lake, and works by Dutch, German, French, and American masters. A Lely portrait owned by Mr. Sam Hill and a wall of 19th century French masters add to the exhibit. The article also notes Cornish drama students performing Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest under Sam Hume with Shaeffer assisting on stage color theory.

H. C. Henry Art Gallery Prospect Wt Harvard Ave Malcolm Parcell Machette New York Netherlands Germany Sweden Spain France England America Sir Peter Lely Sam Hill Delacroix Troyon Corot Daubigny Rousseau Vibert du Pie Rosa Bonheur Europe Childe Hasasam Gart Melchera Paul Guatin Eliot Dangerfield Lilian Genthe Edmund Garrett Francia McComas Carl Borg Waugh Ben Foster Jules Guerin Damascus Gate Jerusalem Itael Cornish School Oscar Wilde Sam Hume The University of

Girls selling vets tickets for central entertainment

The Veterans of Foreign Wars event in August at the Arena expects a large crowd. Thirty thousand visitors is a conservative estimate with advance ticket sales led by Seattle girls and auxiliary units nearby. Prizes include an automobile for top seller and trips to New York and Yellowstone for runners up.

Veterans of Foreign Ware Seattle EB. L. Park New York Yellowstone Park

Vets Reunion Set With Festive Seattle Tacoma Events

Delegations from San Diego to Butte announce their travel for the Ninety first division reunion in Seattle and Tacoma on August 19 and 20. Stores theaters and offices plan pine tree decorations and banquet committees seek suitable entertainment for what organizers call the largest veterans gathering since troops returned home.

San Diego Cal Butte Mont Seattle Tacoma

Florentine Painter Sets Speed Record for Portraits

Florence July 31 Prof. Wan nuecel the famed Florentine painter is noted for finishing a thoroughly finished portrait in forty five minutes.

Florence Wannuecel

No More War Campaign Sparks National Condemnation

The league fears activities of the Women’s Peace society and allied groups backing the No More War campaign. A nationwide drive portraying patriotism as a vice prompts the National Security League to broadcast a form urging universal condemnation.

League Women's Peace Society National Security League

Boy Drowns After Falling From Dock at Lake Union

Eight year old Herbert Jones fell from the county wharf while playing on Lake Union Saturday afternoon and drowned. Francia Bergman, who was nearby fishing, threw a plank to the boy, but he could not grasp it. The parents were reportedly on a trip to Rainier National Park.

Lake Union Herbert Jones Rainier National Park Francia Bergman

Former Kansans to Picnic at Woodland Park

Former residents of Kansas gather at Woodland Park on Saturday at 1 p m under the Kansas Sunflower club. Guests bring lunches and ice cream and coffee will be provided by the club at 6 p m.

Kansas Woodland Park Kansas Sunflower Club

Chief Would Halt Beer League Solicitation in Seattle

Chief W B Severyns questions Corporation Counsel Meier whether the police chief can stop the Sanity league from soliciting memberships in Seattle. The Sanity league advocates beer and light wine and claims Constantinople holds representatives of every nation and language spoken.

Sanity League Seattle Walter F. Meier W. B. Severyns Its Constantinople

Diplomat role pursued by Lucille Atche for Paris embassy

Lucille Atche, 26, of Columbus, applied for an aide position at the American embassy in Paris. The article notes prior service with the American committee for devastated France and mentions examinations for a career post in diplomacy as part of a push to diversify postings.

Lucille Atche Columbus Paris Miss Anderson France American Committee For

Denby Seeks Strong Leadership in China and Pacification Outlook

Manila July 1 Secretary of the Navy Denby says Japan is sincere in Washington treaties and that China needs a strong leader to curb militarists. He notes Philippine independence is not imminent and warns Filipino reliance on U S protection remains prudent. Wu Pei Fu is called the strongest Chinese leader. Governor General Wood and officials welcomed him.

Manila Japan China Denby United States Wu Pei Fu Leonard Wood

Newsboy and two men injured in street auto collision

An auto driven by I T De Silva of Puyallup crowded a sidewalk at Second Ave and Cherry St injuring a newsboy Ken Regerson of 12th Ave NE and Mr Charles Sitter and another man Injured Saturday in a crash.

Ken Regerson 12Th Ave N. E Charles Sitter I. T. de Silva Puyallup Second Ave Cherry St

Ballard to Close Up for Big Frolic

Ballard plans a district wide closing Thursday August 10 for a community frolic. Residents will picnic at Woodland Park with a sports program arranged. The committee includes J. E. Frank Dwight Hawley M. B. Mitchell and B. F. Hegdahl.

Ballard Woodland Park J. E. Frank Dwight

Grandfather Dies on Hearing Grandson Killed in Crash

Bradford England July 81 Henry Foster collapsed and died after being told his grandson died in a motor accident. Both were buried the same day in the local cemetery.

Bradford Eng Henry Foster

Man Hurls Boy in River in Glasgow

Duncan Macintosh aged 16 was seized by a man on Stockwell bridge and thrown into the Clyde. He escaped by swimming.

Glasgow Duncan Macintosh Stockwell Bridge Clyde

Insane Mother Crucifies Son in Berlin Tragedy

Berlin reports that Frau Rosa Goeren of Stettin, driven to insanity by religion, crucified her 4 year old son to appease divine wrath. Police say the act occurred in the family home and the motive is under investigation.

Berlin Rosa Goeren Stettin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Seattle Society Ing A. S. Kerry Port Frederick Bausman Frank Tuyl Sunset Club Ion Fetc Edna McCreery Miss McCreery Beverly Vernon Hancock Trinity Episcopal Church Grady Miss Adams Mrs. Condon Creta Wilson Fred A. Wilson Creta Frank Smith Mr. Wilson Mrs. Wilson Paul Dyde Lee Clyde Bertram Collins Ben Butler Mr. Clyde Bat Mrs. J. Howard Snively Mount Rainier Norrie Gremg Mies Anne Baxsgs Portland Curtis Sargent Max A. Silver Swedish Hospital Shirley Parker Little Son Laurence Booth Farlington Golf and Country Club Marcia Berger Gold Bar Mrs. J. E. Frost Fred W. Kettleman Lodi, Cal C. H. Dahiem Clingan Marjorie Mason Colorado Springs Komen Sy de Loss McDonald Eliie Curtis St. Luke’s Hospital Tom Dillon Tor Minneapolis Washington Baint’s Rest L. A. Parshall Junior Bell Seaside Ore Lee Krauss New York City Lady Stirling Daughters of the American Revolution Odd Fellows’ Hall Lakeside Kirkland John F. Miller W. RC John F. Miller Women's Relief Corps Alki Point A. FB A. TR A. J. Wilkes Franklin Ave Gence San Gelegetes Etete Federation Marthe Eldred East A. O. Powell Eugene W. Teil Mra Olivia B. Dodds Clete Sed Welfare Advaneery l Mre T Hammock Thomas Irving W. W. Beck Perliamentary Department J. B. Gilbert Archibald Wilson F. Ontrick Wies Betence A. Newhall Home Economics Department Hanquet Amethyst Social Club Mount Baker Park Parisienne Marian Hale Newport Southampton Ziegfeld Broadway Mky H.C. Henry Gallery Dorothy Fay Gould Wm. Shaeffer Hume i Mrs. Spencer Phyllis Blake Ethel Hewitt Elsie Johnson Adelaide Brown George Jennings Joseph Greenleaf Sidney Allison Ronald Lowery Eldredge Hamilton Beach Company Boy Lucille Atcherson Singere Navy Monmores Here Pacific Philippine Islands Portsmouth Beng L. B. Moore
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