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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1922
Page
13
Registration for the Baby Clinic, set for June 6 to 8 at the Bon Marche, is now open under the City Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs. Borntart says mothers may register in person or by mail to Mrs. A. Jont by May 24. Sixty-eight physicians and 20 dentists volunteered, two public health nurses will screen babies, and all services are free.
The YWCA summer camp on Bainbridge Island opens May 30 with field day exercises and opening ceremonies. Mies Zada French says 75 girls will attend each camp period, the first running May 30 to June 19. Business grain registrations abound for the initial period as a feature on wide beaches expected to draw crowds throughout the summer.
Weeley May, famed aviator, died after leaping 16 feet to ground from a parachute failing to deploy. He struck a tombstone at a national cemetery during a stunt performance.
Radio expert explains how to combine crystal detector and vacuum tube sets in one circuit. Using a double throw switch you can switch between crystal for nearby broadcasts and vacuum tube for distant reception. The article lists components including a vario coupler, a small condenser, crystal detector, headphones, and batteries.
Sacramento opens a week long 49er era celebration drawing thousands. Visitors see Pioneer fashion, Hangtown recreations, and the Whisker Palace exhibit featuring Hana Langseth the longest beard. Gambling halls, dance halls, and old time saloons revive mining day life as Ho bar t Bosworth appears as Gen Sutter. Over 400000 visitors expected.
Jockel's friends note that Seattle artist has used the pictured name arrangement for years and that as long as a decade ago he won first prize in a Hutchinson Tyre Co contest for the same drawing.
George Miller and his wife marked their 60th wedding anniversary in Oakland California on May 13. They offered advice on lasting marriage urging sincerity in promises, keeping busy with hard work, not letting small differences cause divorce, and a joking note about being born in Canada.
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