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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1940
Page
4
In Syracuse readers are shown luxurious daytime and dress-up garments for winter. A pocketed Persian dressmaker suit features a long torso jacket and slim skirt, paired with a velvet hat by John Frederics. The hat’s ripples and reshaped back create a chic pompadour line for the season.
Mr and Mrs Harry C Evans of Callamer announce the marriage of their daughter Forella Myrle Evans to Robert R Crough son of Mrs Ada Crough 71 Park Avenue. The ceremony occurred October 1 1538 at University Methodist Church Rev Dr Wilson G Cole officiated. They reside at 832 West Genesee Street.
The marriage of Ifiss Loretto Bowes, daughter of Mr Tos W W L Bowes of 219 Fitch Street, and Robert Vincent Aries of 40 Cortland Avenue, occurred yesterday at Holy Rosary. The bride wore white moire princess style with veil and carried a white prayer book. Anne Bowes served as maid of honor in pink taffeta. Edward Vollmer was best man. After a motor trip to Washington DC, the couple reside at 0 Garfield Avenue. The bride teaches at Mattydale School. the groom works for Central New York Power Company.
Nisan Wholty notes a travel kit designed for fall college travelers. The burgundy case imitates alligator leather with a spring mirror and compact makeup basics including powder rouge and lipstick. The kit features a light cleansing cream aimed at younger users and emphasizes practical, efficient cosmetics packaging.
Deily pattern by Anne Adams pattern 458 percent available in sizes 34 26 38 40 42 44 HH and 48. Line 36 takes 45 yards inch fabric. Send 25 cents for the pattern to Pattern Day Herald Journal 243 Sweet New York City and 10 cents will be.
A collection of Dorothy Dix questions and answers covering marriage choices, preacher’s wife selection, wedding gifts, and advice for a minister’s spouse. Topics include whether to marry a desirable but troublesome partner, how to handle wedding presents and thank you notes, and guidance for a clergyman’s wife in social and pastoral life. The letters discuss education, social fit, jealousy, and maintaining tact in church communities.
Readers are invited to order pattern 2623 for St John Hi the Wilderness stitching. The advertisement outlines transfer pattern size 12 by 15 inches, illustrations, color chart, materials list, and a 10 cent bend coin price. Include name and address to the Crafts Department at 82 Eighth Avenue New York City.
A sequence of farewell and entertaining events marked the departure of Mr and Mrs Donald Kinnan and their children Constance and Donald from 116 Dewittshire Road Dewitt. Neighbors hosted dinners and dessert bridges at multiple Dewitt homes as Mr Kinnan prepared to manage a Lennox Furnace Company plant in Columbus. Attendees included the Haun and Yaegle families and numerous local residents sharing meals and bridge games prior to the move.
A dated instructional piece discusses etiquette for social events. It includes a anecdotal restaurant scene, advice on including children in a wedding procession, and a DIY garland method using white flowers and simple daisy chains.
A dated fitness style blurb urges women to improve appearance through posture and body shaping. It claims 20 days can noticeably alter look with posture fixes, waist and hip adjustments, and weight loss. The piece emphasizes self-perception and the impact of dress and hair finishing touches on perceived attractiveness.
A fragmented item offers dieting tips focused on reducing fat through lower abdominal work and hip rolling, with recommendations to cut excess butter and bread, eat more vegetables, and slim down in ten days. It mentions a nurses graduation notice and a hospital event in Syracuse, noting dates and local details.
The Home Institute offers guidance on running clubs with early planning and informed officers. The treasurer should draft a yearly budget including dues interest and external revenues, with clear expense categories and an emergency fund. A program committee plans speakers and events to sustain interest and attendance, while a booklet outlines officer duties meetings and money raising ideas.
Readable fragments show two dessert preparations: a plum mousse using plums, milk, eggs, gelatin, and whipped cream, and a grape orange ring with gelatine, grape juice, orange segments, and a no frills fruit presentation. A salad dressing component with mustard, sugar and vinegar hints at a tandem kitchen guide.
Mrs Heney D Denison of Fae griteville is spending a few days at Wilmington and the New York World Fair then plans to return Monday She and Mrs Frank A ar are at the Plaza in New York City Dr and Mrs George Rewl are expected to come after two weeks from Bigwin Inn Lake of Bays Ontario Canada
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