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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1911

Page

8

Forest Hill Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events

Forest Hill notes show Mr Dorset family visiting G A Frichey, Leonard and family at Coo church attendance, and trips to Mt Pleasant. A variety of names appear among visitors, churchgoing, and social calls. The new highway commissioner advances gravel road work and beet thinning begins. A wagon accident near T Courter unsettled Mrs Courter. Children’s day will be observed at Forest Hill Church with date to be announced.

Kenneth Owen Fred Creech Chas Leland Mt. Pleasant T. Courter Hie Place Chas Dorlan Porest Hill Perple Pine Ploet Vorest

W Pine River Social News Beats and Visits

In W Pine River many families state weekend visits and gatherings. Mr and Mrs Matt Johnson hosted relatives Sunday. John Sullivan and wife entertained. J Elison of Ladington visited the Moultons, then went to Chicago. Kathryn Carrence returned from Flint. Chas Jennings and family arrived home after a 10 day visit with Rogers. B W Ellison hosted guests, Plirel Waldo under Dr Keene care, and Richard Ellison’s health improves after fever.

Matt Johaison John Sullivan Will Sullivan JO. Elison Ladington R. Moulton Chicago Huscress Kathryn Carrence Flint Moray Chas Jennings Tonia Rogers B. W. Ellison C. R. Moulton Plirel Waldo W. Keene Alma Richard Ellison Ellison Ludington Lansing Williamston

Bay City Social Notes Include Frequent Visitors

Mrs Bailor visits Bay City while L B Leonard shops in Coe on business Tuesday. Frank Polasky Anita Polasky Polasky’s wife and daughter visited Sunday. M L Perrigo traveled to Detroit Tuesday for another auto. School closes this week. Mr Brewer and Miss Emsley engaged for another year. Mr Adams hosted relatives from Alma Saturday. Ex congressman Marty Canfield’s party gifts Saturday en route from Detroit to Petoskey. Mrs Fred Mart from Tuscola county and Mrs Alt Leonard from Coe visited Mrs OB Leonard Monday. Wm Yardherk raised frame for his new barn Monday. Mr Post began work on his elevator.

West Pine River social notes and sickness report

Mrs Howard Petit is on the sick list at West Pine River. Alma attended her last Friday. Cretin Hoyt was in L. D. Brewer’s company work late Lentzi moved along the road. The farmery began weeding beers. Charl Leland and wife visited Sumlay in Mt Pleasant. Bruce Hoyt staying with brother Leslie. Mrs Mary Raycrgft entertained and Mrs Joe Lentz of Big Rapids visited here last week. Wm Sullivan hosted company from Alma and Shephard. Wm Adams and wife spent Sunday at C F Wright’s in Carson City.

Mirey Alma Cretin Hoyt L. DD Lentzi Charl Leland Sumlay Bruce Hoyt Mt. Pleasant Leslie Mary Raycrgft Joe Lentz Big Rapids Wm, Sullivan Alma and Shephard Wm. Adams C. F. Wright Carson City

Junk shop buys and sells used goods at Norman Bros

Becond hand goods bought and sold at the junk shop of Norman Bros. Stove a specialty. 16812 FOR RENT-Rooms. furnished or unfurnished Enquire at this office

Norman Bros

Traveling in American fashion for extended journeys

A Victorian era travel feature advises practical, stylish travel gear for long trips. It highlights parlor and sleeping cars, dust-proof millinery, and coordinated outfits including tailored gowns, waterproof fabrics, and matching hats, gloves, and bags. It stresses economy through quality materials and proper fit for comfort and presentability on vacations.

America Phoebe Snow

Quill Trimming Returns To Tailored Hats

Fashion notes revival of feather trims on chapeaux. Describes black straw hats with high crowns and resting bands, featuring coral-to-black color quills that add jaunty, refined flair to tailored headwear.

Chile

Enamel Button Sets for Men's Shirts Reimagined for Girls

Girls adopt enamel button sets designed for men shirts. Sets feature eyelet threads and patent fasteners, worn across the front waist and cuffs or at the back. Variants include colored enamel centers with gold rims, solid enamel in soft tones, barred enamel centers, and deep ecru options with colored rims.

The Mannish Blouse Defies the Wardrobe of the Well Dressed

A fashion note urges against dispensing the mannish blouse to the well dressed girl. It advises choosing silk fabrics, especially china silk, for economy and durability. A $1.25 option in a thirty sized width is praised for light cool feel and substantial opacity.

Simple Little Waist Valet Description in Light Blue Silk

A brief notice describes a simple valet crafted from light blue memure silk with white silk bands, fagoting, and small gold buttons. The collar and cuffs are embroidered ivory and finished with tufted trim, presenting a refined fashion item.

Millinery Revival For Last Year’s Hats And Old Night Gowns

A columnist suggests rejuvenating faded hat decorations by painting petals with water color and assembling them with green leaves and tulle to resemble fresh violets. Also recommended is using faded muslin nightgowns as dress covers to protect garments hung in the closet.

Chicago Inter Ocean Henderson

Philomathean and Phi Phi Alpha Hold Lawn Party

The Philomathean Literary society entertained Phi Phi Alpha at Minx Leontine Messinger's State street home with a lawn party. A bean contest tested conversation while certain words were banned. Games included London bridge and other activities, followed by refreshments and Japanese lantern decor.

Philomathean Literary Society Phi Phi Alpha Society Minx Leontine Messinger State Street London Bridge

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Forest Hill W. Pine River West Pine River Howard Petit Coats Our D. W. Robinson Philomatheans Neal Lem Jones Binghamton
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