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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1955
Page
8
Donna Wilkins works a shielded bulletproof vault window in the Lincoln Bank Building curbside snorkel system on Water Street. Patrons, including youths and drivers, watch her through a mirror and two way mike as she handles deposits and withdrawals while managing curious crowds and a guard named George Kasler.
Donna Wilkins, daughter of Clyde and Mrs. Wilkins of Groton, works at the Lincoln as curb teller. The snorkel vault and lift serve as a quirky banking post where patrons deposit payments and even pick up coffee. She notes customers vary from businesslike to chatty, with rare troublemakers seeking ID for checks.
A reader named S.R. seeks color advice for pale pink summer suits, receiving guidance on adding lipstick, blush, and soft pink powder. It includes a middle aged comment about looking younger and recommends makeup sessions, then suggests a red detail to brighten pink. Another reader, Mrs F B, describes needing a versatile coat to pair with black gray and navy outfits, preferring a soft gray blue lacy tweed with dressy or casual accessories.
Reader asks how to dress 62 by 36 inch windows six inches from floor. Suggestions include shortening 90 inch drapes to sill or molding, adding a top valance, cafe curtains with a solid trim, and horizontal designs to widen the look. Consider special wall spanning rods, corner rods, and color choices to balance brown mahogany furniture with blue walls and floral linoleum.
Beta Chapter of Pi Lambda Theta national education honor society for graduate and undergraduate women holds midsummer initiations Thursday in the Alumnae Lounge of the Syracuse University Women's Building. Pledging at 4 30 p.m. with buffet dinner, initiations at 5 30 p.m. Reservations due tomorrow in Room 311 Slocum Hall. Tea for initiates canceled. Dr Evelyn Herrington advisor. New officers: Margaret Manhs president Eleanor Field vice president Joan Walmsley recording secretary Marie Mangtino corresponding secretary Rose Giambrone treasurer Shirley Samek keeper of records.
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