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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1921

Page

11

Seattle social scene hosts and gatherings described

A crowded social diary notes Mrs EB Lindberg and Mrs Phillip Ethser hosting bridge luncheons and dinners in Seattle with guests from Birmingham Cleveland and Los Angeles. Mr and Mrs Lindberg plan travel, plus gatherings at Golf and Country club and Sunset club, matinee luncheons, a Live Wire tea at Women’s University Club, and an orthopedic shop redecorating with a forthcoming opening.

EB. G. Lindberg Phillip G. Ethser John Alexander Bridge Lindberg Bar L. Sutton Los Angeles Cal

Informal Tea for Mrs Lincoln Smith in New York

Mrs Wilfred Lewis hosts an informal tea at her residence tomorrow afternoon complimenting Mrs Edward Lincoln Smith of New York. Captain and Mrs W A Magee entertained ten guests at the dinner dance at the Seattle Yacht Club Saturday evening.

O’shea Richard O'Shea Jay S. Durand Mra Edward Lincoln Smith New York Wilfred Lewis Mra. W. A. Magee Seattle Yacht Club

Engagement of Maude Josephine Goff to Hiram M Chittenden

Mrs. Richard C. Goff of Seattle announces the engagement of her daughter Maude Josephine to Mr. Hiram M. Chittenden son of Mrs. Nettie Chittenden and the late Gen Hiram M Chittenden A and A Mins Goff is a niece of Dr and Mrs J A MacKinnon The wedding will take place early in October.

Richard C. Goff Seattle Charlottetown Prince Edward Island Canada Maude Josephine Hiram M. Chitten den Nettie Chittenden Hiram M. Chittenden A. & A. Mins Goff J. A. MacKinnon

Interesting Talk by Roald Amundsen at Women’s University Club

Mr. Roald Amundsen spoke at a luncheon hosted by the Women’s University Club on Saturday afternoon. Reservations were filled and many members attended to hear his experiences. Miss Mabel Chilberg presided and introduced the speaker.

Women’s University Club Roald Amundsen Women's University Club Amundsen Mabel Chilberg

Social notes of local residents and visitors

Personal guests and movements of society figures include Mrs. J. G. Wirtner of San Francisco visiting the Duncan home, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Lewis at the St. Paul apartment, and Captain Elmer T. Foss sailing from San Francisco in December for Manila. Helen Igoe to New York trip. Eugene Weat of Washington, D. C. visiting. Miss Campbell and Miss Campbell heading to New York for Spruce school. Grace Heathcote visiting Andrew Gillespie household. Mrs. Fred P. Meyer arriving from Chicago to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Staver VinCent Col. Vincent Col and Clarance RB. Blethen away six weeks. Emma Anderson visiting in Exnat before Tulsa departure. C. A. Steele motor trip to Florida for winter.

Bruce Heathcote Grace Heathcote San Francisco Andrew Gillespie

Varios travelers and residents plan distant trips

The text lists several people departing or returning from trips: Miss Tdla Dutcher from Europe, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin 8. Even heading to California for several months, Mr. Richard Vanderlas on a six week business trip to California, Miss Ellen Backland back from Europe, Mrs. H. PF. McCornack visiting Eugene en route to Fort Leavenworth to see her son Major Condon C. McCornack, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Whitney leaving by motor for Portland after Hotel Sorrento stay, and Mrs. Wallace G. Collins moving to Washington Arma apartment for the winter.

H. PF. McCornack Eugene Ore Fort Leavennworth Kaa Condon C. McCornack Karl Whitney Hotel Sorrento Portland Wallace G. Collins Phillips Morrison Washington Arma

Trains Return In Evening Gowns At New York Gala

New York society noted trains in gowns at a party in the Ambassador Hotel. Modistes wonder if trains are back in fashion as gowns feature hollowed tops, cape shapes, seamless drapings, and wings of black lace with metallic tones. artificial flowers appear worn in belts, along trains, and as decorative accents.

Ambassador Hotel Park Avenue New York Fifth Avenue Paria

No Double Wedding Foiled by Age Rule in Washington

In Vancouver Washington on September 26 a planned double wedding was halted when county auditor confirmed Lydia Christine Pratt 16 years old was to marry David Erskine. Her grandparents Roscoe B. Smith 69 and his spouse had remarried, while Lydia waited to reach the age of consent.

Vancouver Wash Lydia Christine Pratt David Erskine Roscoe B. Smith

Canadian Women Club Card Party and Social Notices

Seattle readers learn of a September 27 card party hosted by the Canadian Women’s Club at the Eastern Star rooms 4090 Arcadia, inviting members and friends for a 5 p.m. start and raffle prizes for best play. Other events include a fundraising whist for an overseas veteran at Pine Square hall and multiple meetings of local women’s groups with talks, lunches, and initiations.

Seattle Women's University Club Pine Square Hall Olive Westlake Rooma Social Service Department Women's Century Club Mra. W

Dance season opening announced with private lessons

The notice invites the general public and former patrons to the first dance of the season at a private venue on October 1. It offers private lessons in the latest dance variations from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at MISS BRIGHT, 1604 Fourth, Cer, Pine.

Sam Miss Bright Cer Pine

Divorce Granted in Late Evening Court Session

Mrs Amanda May Grant was granted a divorce from William Rus sell Grant at 10 p m Saturday after a special afternoon and evening hearing by Judge John Jurey. The couple clashed over alleged misbehavior including letters to Mrs York's husband and custody of two minor children.

Amanda May Grant William Russell Grant John & Jurey

Seattle Grade Teachers club opens year at Broadway High

The Seattle Grade Teachers Club met September 19 at 2 15 pm in Broadway High School auditorium with Miss Myra L Snow presiding. Colia Hurley reported on Parent Teachers Association housing for teachers and WEA official spoke on its importance. A Beattie Principals' report proposed making school officials ex officio WEA members and a resolution to reduce armament was approved to send to congressmen.

Seattle Broadway High School Myra L. Snow Colia Hurley Parent-Teachers’ Association Maresh W. FE. A Dio Nchardson Beattie Principals’ Association W. Ea Profesional Service Committee Frederick's

Dear Minn Grey and the Awful Creatures Dialog

A quirky letter exchanges banter about cynicism and life among flawed people. A student-like voice critiques relationships and fate. The piece references bad behavior, moral consequences, and ends with a hydroplane definition and a Richmond coffin anecdote.

Minn Grey St. Peter

How is fumed oak finished and why not built in U S

N M Oak is fumed by liquid ammonia in a dark airtight room. A half pint of ammonia is used, cracks sealed, and the gas browns the tannic acid in the wood to a deep shade. The shade depth depends on ammonia quantity and exposure time. Clyde notes no U S facilities existed then for such work. a navy facility is being built of similar size and make.

Cynthia N. M United States Clyde Navy Aviation Service Navy Department

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