Working Girls Budgets Vary Across States Under Minimum Wages
A pamphlet from the United States Woman's Bureau maps working women's budgets in 17 states showing minimum yearly costs for housing clothing and personal care. States differ on items like gowns stockings and hair care with totals ranging from about 1 562 to 2 162 annually at 1956 prices. The guide notes these budgets are illustrative and allow for splurges or adjustments by individual earners.
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United States Woman's Bureau
Bethto
New Jersey
Kentucky
District of Columbia
Arizona
Iris
San Francisco
Pennsylvania
Colorado
D. C
New York
Massachusetts
Jersey
Connecticut
West Utah
Utah
Shell
Women’s Bureau
Springtime Theme Highlighted at Garden Club Show
Garden enthusiasts plan to attend the Federated Garden Clubs of New York State luncheon on March 21 marking the 23rd anniversary. Model gardens include Indian Dutch Colonial and Gay Nineties themes with a Penthouse display. Club presidents will appoint two hostesses.
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Federated Garden Clubs
New York State
New York
Manhattan
Penthouse
Notting ham Garden Club Reports At March Show
The Notting ham Perk Garden Club plans a March 23 meeting at Mrs. C. A. Priest’s home to hear Mrs. 4. C. Abbott present a report on the New York flower show and table decorations. Members reviewed keeping flowers fresh and club achievements since founding.
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Nottingham
Solvay Club to Hear Mrs Masterpool Tonight
Solvay Garden Club meets at Solvay Public Library to hear Mrs Michnael Masterpool explain arranging flowers in modern and antique containers. Mrs William Lutzy, president, will conduct the business session with hostesses listed.
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Michnael Masterpool
Herx
Solvay Garden
Solvay Public Library
William ‘cLutzy
Hugh MacKenzie
Frank Moran
Margaret Bagezzi
Isagore Ome
John Sanda
Kermit DeLucia
Eastwood B P W Club Plans Traffic Discussion
Eastwood Business and Professional Women's Club will hold an executive meeting March 9 at 2507 James St to discuss synchronizing traffic lights for smoother through traffic. Willig E Cavanaugh, city traffic engineer, will attend. Mrs John Sickinger named chairman of a delegation heading to the state convention in Lake Placid in May.
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Eastwwood
Eastwood Business and Professional Women’s Club
James St
Willig E. Cavanaugh
Trafic
Easixwood
Mrrs
John Sickinger
Lake Placid
Agiliaistead
Althea McCarthy
Marge Kurlin
Clare Stedman
Edith Hoffman
Rose Vasil
Mary Bmusingo
Flowers Accent Fashions Modeled for Garden Club
Syracuse Garden Club members modeled Easter fashions by Flair featuring corsage styles at a luncheon at Mrs. W. B. Gere home. The event showcased orchid and feather corsages by designers, with models including Mrs. Leon Smith Mrs. William Curran and Mrs. W. Niver Wynkoop among others.
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Hawaii
Leon Smith
Jacob G. Smith
Cornelia Hiscock
Syracuse Garden Club
Garden Club
Flair
W. B. Gere
DeWitt St
Marion Fisher
William Curran
Elsenberg
Ed Gerricx
Reuben Jeffey
Alfredon
A. van Wagenen Hancock
Frank Starr
Edwin R. Hinrichs
Lewis P. Smith
A. H. Durston
Leo Gibson
Arthur Lewis
John D. Brockway
Franklin Greene
Hancock
Winkoop
John H. Bachman
Return of the chemise dress trend in Paris fashion shows
Paris designers echo a 1920s chemise look with a modern twist. Skirts shorten to knee or above, waistlines stay natural yet slim, two piece outfits feature hip length middy tops and straight jackets. Bosoms remain high and more exposed, while hair remains short.
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Paris
VMNS
United States
IAA Ete
Christan Dicer
Fashion Trends Revisit 1920s Silhouettes and Styles
The article notes why designers revive 1920s looks after wars, citing a shift from revealing legs to highlighting the bust. It mentions the return of the straight sheath shirt line with panels, fluttering strips, and buttoned folds, plus unlined matching coats and shorter evening dresses as "new-old" silhouettes from that era.
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Couturieres
Harmony Grove Meeting At Evelyn Richards Home
Mrs Evelyn Richards hosts Olive Hewes Grill team of Harmony Grove for the regular monthly meeting at her home tonight at eight o'clock. Mrs Marcia Sprange will assist the hostess.
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Harmony Grove
Evelyn Richards
W. Ostrander
Olive Hewes Grill
Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle
Marcia Sprange
Purple Heart Auxiliary Birthday Party Held at The Ledges
The Purple Heart Auxiliary celebrated Washington's Birthday at The Ledges with hostesses Mrs. Frank Montesparca and Mrs. Louis AtcCann among others. Regular Legion meeting and business session were announced led by Mrs. Clara Vader.
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Purple Heart Auxiliary
Purslie Heart
Washington
Frank Montesparca
Louis AtcCann
Mirs
Charles May Nowshewski
I Beneid
American Legion
Clara Vader
Mrs Reasel Hosts Wednesday Club Meeting
Mrs Carl Reasel of 303 Twin Hills Drive will host the Wednesday Club at 2 PM tomorrow in her home. Mrs Ralph Hoxie will speak on Migrants with Miss Elizabeth Fahnestock Mrs J Felix Cholet and Miss Amelia Neuhardt assisting the hostess.
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Carl Reasel
Twin Hills
Pal
Ralph Hoxie
Elizabeth Fahnestock
J. Felix Cholet
Amelia Neuhardt
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Women’s Editor
Gerden
Solvay Club
W. Niver Wynkoop
James Dawley
Anna
Miller
Weiner
Nestles
Dorris Varnum
Jonathan Logan
Addis Company
Salty
Eberhard Faber
Saltr
America
Norcross Norcross Inc
Madison Ave
Aly
Mortia
Pat O’brien
Pat O'Brien
Mrs. Reasel
Nowin
Swifts
Aete ¢ Hy
AK SV
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