Prize Design Won by Unknown Woman Artist
A Philadelphia Academy prize for a mural design at West Philadelphia High School went to a 22 year old unknown, Mixa Alive Riddle of 115 Herman Street, Germantown PA. Her Canterbury Tales pilgrimage impressed three top judges and signals a promising career after study in Europe.
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Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts
West Philadelphia
Mixa Alive
Riddle
Herman Street
Germantown
Academy
Philadelphia
Proung
Children’s Hats Spark Simple Spring Fashion
Pretty models that will become popular for spring feature two hat styles. One is a four crown, furrowed brim hat with brown ribbon and butterfly bows. The other is a rolling brim sailor with blue satin trim and tiny yellow flowers. Charming for stall girls.
Dyeing the Walls Experiment Restores Green Burlap Room
A homeowner revived a faded dining room by dyeing green burlap walls. Using 10 cent dye, she tested on a small area with water and malt, then dyed the entire room in four steps. The process produced a rich green shade, costing about 40 cents and taking four hours of work.
Glove Handling and Piano Stool Advice for Dress Comfort
Guidance on how to put on gloves to reduce wear and tear and preserve fit. Emphasizes coaxing gloves on finger by finger, avoiding jolts, and proper removal. Also suggests replacing piano stools with adjustable plane benches or clair ais to improve comfort and suitability.
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Remy Ty
How to Mend Buttonholes on Wool Garments
Instructions explain mending frayed buttonholes by covering each worn side with a small fabric patch and stitching around. Then cut a new buttonhole in the patched area. If desired, use dark tape or fabric to reinforce.
Sleeves Take Spotlight In New Evening Gowns
Fashion notes describe sleeveless to long sleeve gowns with varied sleeve details. Puff and cuffed styles in chemise and chiffon fabrics intrigue young buyers, while longer sleeves dominate wartime frocks and one piece dresses, signaling a shift from short sleeves.
Remembering Faces And Names In Social Encounters
The piece discusses the awkward moment of forgetting a person’s name, the relief of being remembered, and a practical approach. It notes that speaking confidently often helps retrieve the name, and that people rarely learn whether the name was truly remembered.
The Wedding Cake Ritual and Afternoon Wedding Customs
The piece describes the traditional wedding cake hiding a ring a thimble and a coin, with outcomes for the future of those who find each. It notes an elaborate embroidered cardense and how cakes are served at afternoon weddings with light refreshments and simple seating. It also gives etiquette on thank you notes and requests for replies to invitations.
Untended notes and moves mark Southeast Coe report
Albert Cline returned home last week after visiting his brother James at Breckenridge. Willis Hopkins and family visited Mrs. Rhoda Higgins. C. L. Wood and Raymond Leonard went to Alma with fine ducks and fowl for a poultry show. Horace Leonard moved to a farm near Flint. Church services begin Saturday evening led by Elder Arthur.
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Albert Cline
James
Breckenridge
Willis Hopkins
Rhoda Higgins
C. L. Wood
Raymond Leonard
Alma
Horace Leonard
Flint
Arthur
Forest Hill Social Notes and Local Plans
Forest Hill items note Mr N W Welch visited Durand on business and a surprise party held for him. Mrs I O Moody hosted two aunts from Ohio and Shep herd. The Gleaners schedule a play The Yale Cowboy at the hall Friday evening. Mrs Archie White and Mrs Fred Creech visited Mrs John Wilson and Mr Delbert Conley visited Mrs Arlie Conley. Gladys Failing spent weekend with her parents Herbert and Mrs Failing. Carl Wood Frank Vandermark and Will Hall went to Elwell on Friday on business.
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N. W. Welch
Durand
T. Raycraft
Leslie Wood
Welch
I. O. Moody
Sarah Kennedy
Ohio
J. Moore
Shepherd
Gleaners
Archie White
Fred Creech
John Wilson
Delbert Conley
Arlie Conley
Conley
Gladys Failing
Herbert Failing
Carl Wood
Frank Vandermark
Will Hall
Elwell
Social and Club Notes From Local Visits and Installations
A sequence of social updates notes visits by Mrs. and Mr. Creech, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, and Mr. and Mrs. Hall in Ithaca and on Sunday. It also records a Friday play announcement and a Gleaners installation of officers led by Chief Gleaner Jay Sprague with Earl Robinson, Clement Knoop, May Mills, Dewey Failing, Erma Thomas, Milton Palmer, and Hugh Thomas in key posts.
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Fred Creech
Johny Wilson
Chas
Leland
William Hall
Ithaca
Raymond Vandermark
Raymond Myers
Carl Gallagher
Jay Sprague
Earl Robinson
Clement Knoop
May Mills
Dewey Failing
Erma Thomas
Milton Palmer
Hugh Thomas
Gleaners Dinner and Installations Noted at Center Hall
Ferris residents gather for annual Gleaners event at the center hall with installation of officers. Visitors include Miss Erma Harris of Vestaburg and Winnie Wilson. Ill guest George Bailey is with his sister, and Elder W P Murray of Mt Pleasant fills the pulpit as Rev Wheeler is absent. Jubilee singers entertain Vestaburg visitors.
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E. J. Swarthout
Gertrude M. Thompson
Jubilee Singers
Vestaburg
Philip Hicks
William Fowler
Henry Seaman
Sumner
W. J. Wilsons
Florence Grinnell
Byron Gott
Birthday fete honors W J Wilson with aid party
Richard Setchfield of Ionia tended his ill son last week. Mrs. Thomas Meddick and two Vestaburg sons joined the aid at W. J. Wilson's last Wednesday. Mrs. Edwin Gott visited relatives. W. J. Wilson's birthday on Wednesday the 21st drew 43 guests for a good dinner. Music by Seamen trio and readings by Mia Seamen and George and W J Wilson.
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Ternoon
Richard Setchfield
Ionia
Thomas Meddick
Vestaburg
W. J. Wilson
Edwin Gott
Ladies’ Aid Society
Seamen
Mia
George
St Louis News Briefs Highlight Local Health and Marriages
ST LOUIS Robert Durkee is laid up with an injured leg after a fall. Robert Burns has joined his family here and will work in his father’s harness store. Lee and Ruth Shaffer attended a recital in Alma given by Miss Udell. Miss Dorothy Thornold was a weekend guest returning to Mt. Pleasant. Fern Tenny recovers from rheumatic fever. Recent marriages include R V Lott and Mabel Martin who will reside in Alma, Ray Fulcher and Blanche Doty moving to Urania Michigan, Irving Dershem and Humphrey who will live on the Dershem farm northeast of the city. F M church meetings attract large nightly audiences. Rev Headly is described as powerful.
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Robert Durkee
Robert Burns
Mr. Burns
Lee
Ruth Shaffer
Alma
Udell
Dorothy Thornold
R. C. Thorold
Mt. Pleasant
Fern Tenny
St. Louis
R. V. Lott
Mabel Martin
Ray Fulcher
Blanche Doty
Urania
Mich
Ann Arbor
Irving Dershem
Humphrey
Dershem
F. M. Church
Headly
Miss Caroline Wilcox at Tager's hall Saturday ag
A speech by an original speaker draws a large audience with many conversions. Miss Caroline Wilcox hosts the event at Tager's hall, featuring the Hoys Glee Club the Girls Glee Club and the high school orchestra with music and dancing amusements for guests. A two day Farmer's institute on February 5 and 6 is planned in St Louis at The Colonial with state speakers. The note adds local personal updates: the Franks' daughter has a broken arm, Mrs Hofstetter is recovering, and Elizabeth Burns returned home from Owosso schools.
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Caroline Wilcox
Tager’s Hall
Hoys’ Glee Club
Girls’ Glee Club
St. Louis
Farmer’s Institute
Colonial
Lewis Franks
Ed Hofstetter
Retruit
Elizabeth Burns
Owosso
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Alice J. Riddle
Elias Golde
Salich L Riddle
New Considerad
Bodlow
Dresden
Corton
India
China
Ferris
Barney Oldfield
Maxwell
Western Union
Newcome Carmton
Woodward Avem
Detroit
Michi
Los Angeles
Calof
Erivinpere
Walter E. Flanders
Maxwell Motor Company, Incorporated
Detroit Mich
Corona
Madot
North Hatiot
Fr. Smith
Arcady
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