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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1940
Page
4
Commonweal Club to meet March 19. Profiles of local families and social happenings fill the page. Notes on travels and visits describe residents from Syracuse and nearby towns, with references to schools, homes, and social gatherings.
Reported in edition 62 of the Oldie newspaper. Miss Irene is named treasurer while Adis Fetty is noted in duties. The meeting covers seating arrangements and related financial duties for the credit group.
A reflective piece urges readers to accept mistakes without shame. It argues for self respect and persistence, noting that learning from failure strengthens character and progress. Emphasis is on confronting fear, maintaining effort, and not letting embarrassment derail future growth.
Advertisement for Anne Adams pattern 4505 showing a wide collar shirtwaist dress with tailored bodice and contrast trim. Notes sizes offered 36 through 49 and yardage for 35 inch fabric plus 2 yard contrast. Promotes Spring Style Book by Anne Adams and Syracuse Herald-Journal pattern department with mail order details and prices.
Several days show Fa for visiting at 263 Douglas Street. Washington State resident at 412 Douglas Street attends an annual engineers convention where he presented a power. Nigel Andrews a Yale student and Willams Andrews a student at BL George's School are with their parents Dean and Mrs Paul Shipman An Few at Walt Hollow Onomdlags Road for the spring holiday. Faulkner Gilbert a student of St George's arrives to pass the creation with his parents Mr and Mrs Donald L Gilbert 228 Brattle Read Pat.
The March meeting of the Charles Andrews P T A will be Monday night at 7:45 oclock in the Stkeal auditorium. The Charles Andrews School band will give a full hour concert under PTA sponsorship. Morell K. Brewster presides. Dewitt Garden Club outlines Seed Catalog Roundtable with seed catalog discussion.
The Phi Mu Alumnae announce an upcoming election and a luncheon party schedule. Attendees include Leila Spiralis, Walter L. Smith, Mrs. Pago 3h, and Bridie Parkinson among others. event details reference a luncheon at a home on Thursday with guests Joseph Brown and E H. Pont.
A fragmented fashion note describes Hollywood trends with bold headwear and color. Norma Shearer is cited and ensembles feature turbans, feather accents, black velvet, and bright contrasts. Mentions include Olivia de Havilland and Cuban inspired bibs.
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a dinner March 18 at 6 30 p.m. in the elite house. Past commanders and post presidents will be guests with Mrs Sitar Faena among those attending. Committee members include Clifford Russell Lars Stapleton Shaughnessey Edward Robarse Raven Tess Mis Jarry Scranton Thomas McMtakon Avnet Morris and others. The March meeting will follow with Mrs Adrian J Grobsmith presiding.
A dated health column advises women over 35 on a slimming plan. It stresses recognizing overweight, suggests gradual calorie reduction to 1500 daily, and outlines nutrition including milk, butter, eggs, vegetables, citrus fruit, and whole wheat bread. Recommends calcium, protein, and vitamin intake, plus daily exercise to improve appearance and health.
A fashion note highlights dinner and evening dresses in dove gray and scarlet accents. Designs feature satin tassels, eyelet embroidery on collars, elbow-length sleeves, and floral motifs. One white silk jersey short sleeve dress showcases fuchsia faille trim at neck and hem, with pearl ends and sequins for sparkle.
A lengthy discussion argues that bored wives who work risk losing love as husbands cling to traditional roles. It condemns the idea that women belong in idleness and calls for meaningful shared work. A reader shares a personal note about marriage and workplace romance.
The piece discusses etiquette and service room practices, focusing on tipping, paying checks, course timing, and finger bowls. It outlines dining norms from dinner to supper and the use of finger bowls, with guidance on proper presentation and service sequence.
Pattern 2252 offers a 14x75 inch motif transfer with four small motifs, color charts, and materials list. Include snakes motif and pillow designs, with crochet and embroidery instructions. Send 30 cents to the newspaper address in New York for pattern 2252.
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