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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1950
Page
12
Paris couturiers showcase spring silhouettes with wearable updates. Designers favor refined necklines, slim sheaths, and moulded hobble silhouettes. Hats stay forward but many styles sit off the face with large back trims. Also note an engagement announcement for Joan Alene Fiary and James C Lenczi.
Miss Mildred M Barr of Fulton and Syracuse is profiled as a devoted secretary who follows around bank president Warren J B Unbehend and attaches to him as Girl Friday. She has worked since 1948, loves swimming bowling and reading, and holds roles in the National Secretaries Association and other local groups.
Boonton and nearby towns host a flurry of social happenings. bridesmaids and wedding guests from Skaneateles, Syracuse, Duluth, Beloit, and Montreal gather for nuptials. locals travel to Knoxville, Geneva, and Great Barrington for visits and celebrations.
Miss Alice Porter of New York City and two national staff members inspected Camp Hoover over two days, announced by Mrs. Walter Liddiard of the Onondaga Council of Girl Scouts. Camp Hoover won second prize in the Old Home parade led by director Shirley Hulton and the Viking unit under Mrs. Winifred Gallinger. Dutch guest Nel Voltelen will stay through the last session Aug 18 26 and depart Sept 7 for New York.
Eva Mae Farrell, daughter of Mrs. Marie Farrell, is named matron. The ceremony included Doral maid of honor Shirley Tessier and other attendants. The event took place at 426 Park with Rev. officiating and a fingertip veil and crown described in the account.
The French Alliance prepares a Tuesday 7 PM gathering at Dr and Mrs Royal Ras to mark the first anniversary of their French library project. Three books will be offered as prizes in a formal guessing game as members discuss summer reading and correspondence with French authors.
The Syracuse Insurance Women's Association plans its fourth annual clambake on Monday at McDonnell's Park Oneida Lake. Entertainment chair Miss Eilen Butler leads a committee including Miss Mary Lavin and others. Hospitality chairman Miss Ann Passage with assistants. The group, a Federation charter member, invites other clubs. Program of outdoor activities precedes dinner at 6:30 P.M.
A joint session of the Catholic Central Verein and the National Catholic Women's Union is planned for next Wednesday evening at the parish hall. Mrs Anna Stack presides at the women's meeting with delegates named for the 1950 State convention. Alternates and the Achrema Council 15 meet Monday with councilor Mrs Emily Snel presiding and United Union team members to convene afterward.
Fragmentary kitchen note hints at a breakfast item using cream cheese and wheat, suggesting a simple recipe or tasting idea with measurements like ounces and tablespoons. No clear events or people identified in the text.
A recipe fragment for cookies includes steps with creaming and baking at 375 F for about 12 to 15 minutes yielding many dozen. Community notices list a covered dish supper and card party at Mrs. Louise Gallup's home in Kirkville, and a Sons and Daughters of Liberty meeting at Odd Fellows hall in Syracuse with councilor Lola Cressy presiding.
Miss Mary Levecque daughter of Mrs Helen Levecque and Andrew C Strong son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Strong were married in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev William M Dwyer at St John the Evangelist Church The bride wore white satin with orange blossoms and carried white roses The wedding party included Helen Marie Levecque as maid of honor Joseph Levecque as best man and Tony Degilormo as usher The couple plans residence at 208 Markland Ave after a Canadian honeymoon.
Massena girl wed Edward Feeney in a simple ceremony. Matron of honor was the bride’s friend Walter, with bridesmaids Eleanor Janes Anne Basard and Mary Spota. Ushers were Albert Vaccaro John Stack and Walter Powline. The couple resides at 106 Magnolia Street.
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