Evolution Of Dolls Through Four Millennia Of Play
An overview tracing dolls from ancient animist fetishes to modern fashion dolls. It covers Egyptian papyrus toys, Greek and Roman customs, medieval Nuremberg doll houses, 18th century fashion dolls, and the rise of America’s doll industry. The piece notes shifts in material, education value, and the move toward dolls reflecting real children, with outfits and washable designs shaping today’s market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aphrodite
Artemis
Athena
America
Capt
John Smith
Jamestown
Woolworth
Kresge
Suburban Calendar of Village Events Tonight and Tomorrow
Suburban listings detail schedules for Grange dances at Lagrange Old Glory and Ridgeville halls, youth center, card party, bake sale, Boy Scouts, church meetings, PTA, firemen, religious study groups, and other neighborhood gatherings across Amherst LaPorte Eaton Col umbia and nearby towns with times from afternoon to late evening per Saturday to Tuesday notices. The notices emphasize community activities, gatherings, church trustees meetings, and club sessions with dates and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Old Glory Grange
Grange Hall
Ridgeville
Ridgeville Grange Hall
Chatham—Youth Center
V. F. W. Memorial Hall
Amherst — Council
St. John
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Lagrange — Home Makers
Lois Simonds
Pot ‘Uck
Belden—Farm Bureau Council
Henry Reising
Columbia — Acme Grange
Spencer — Spencer Civic Club
K. of P
A. I. Root Co
N. Ridgeville
Arthur Myers
Edna Matcham
Sugar Ridge Road
Grafton
Rebekah Lodge
Laporte
S. Amherst
American Legion Audliary
Legion Home
Methodist Church
Lake Avenue
Grange ‘Hustlers
Bessie Smith
POINTS FOR PARENTS By Edith Thomas Wallace
A mother recalls a doctor recommending liver at least weekly and dessert only after a few bites. She suggests camouflaging disliked foods to ease mealtime, preventing resistance and making meals smoother for parents and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Thomas Wallace
Install New Officers of Daughters of America Council No 335
New officers were installed in a closed Amvets Hall ceremony. Lillian Garfield, Grace Walker, Violet Bickel, Bertha Johnson, Ansabel Wacker, Mary Kunitz, Itasca McWilliams, Theresa Porter, Mildred Ives, Joanne Campbell, Clara Hartley, Jeanne Linden, Dawn Linden, Theresa Porter, Ellen Seiker and Grace Walker named as officers and trustees. Several members were ill, and the group planned greeting card sales. Grace Walker and Violet Bickel received past councilor pins. luncheon followed, hosted by Grace Walker with daughter Joan Garfield home on leave from the WACS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of America
Council No
Amvets Hall
Lillian Garfield
Grace Walker
Violet Bickel
Bertha Johnson
Ansabel Wacker
Mary Kunitz
Itasca McWilliams
Inside Sentinel
Theresa Porter
Outside Sentinel
Mildred Ives
Joanne Campbell
Clara Hartley
Jeanne Linden
Dawn Linden
Ellen Seiker
Relief Committee
Joan Garfield
The
WACS
Japan
Meetings and open house planned by local lodges and YW
Meetings Frank S. Harmon Lodge No. 663 F. and A.M. will meet this evening with the Robertson Scotch Fellow craft team for the MLM degree. A special event for the Guys and Gals who have been enjoying the Tuesday at the VW program is set for Sunday night. This will be an open house to discuss future Tuesday activities at the YW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Harmon
A.M
Robertson Scotch
Three Sisters Wed in Triple Wedding at St. Mark's
In Elizabeth New Jersey three sisters Betty Jane Doris and Florence Black marry in a triple ceremony at St Mark's Lutheran Church with 20 guests and a press corps. The event marks a rare family union and draws local attention amid ongoing club luncheon reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth, N. J
Betty Jane
Doris
Florence Black
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
St. Mark’s Church
T * Pure Daughters
Jefferson PTA Executive Board Sets February Sales and March Dance
The Jefferson PTA executive board met at Mrs. Andre Meyer’s home. They discussed a February bake sale and a tentative February 17 paper sale. The Junior High Sweetheart dance was set for March 19. Delegates to Founders' Day dinner on February 23 were approved. The next meeting is February 24 at Mrs. Harold Bobel’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Jefferson Pta
Andre Meyer
Weiler Road
Boyd
PTA
Gow
Reinoehl
Adler
David Hibben
Harold ‘Bobel
Bell Avenue
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Nile
Greece
Homer
Troy
Nuremberg
Germany
Charles VI
France
Isabella
England
Paris
Europe
St. Peter’s Auditorium
Tulk Field
Methodist
St. John’s
Stu. John’s
Sunshine Farms
Elyria Dairies
Elyria Dairies, Inc
Lake Ave
Clark St
E. 4Th
Churpek Piano Co
E. Lake Rd
Sheffield Lake
Gulf Road
Lake Rd
Anemna
Maytag Elyria Co
Middle Ave
Blue Valley
Fuller Road
Middle and
East Avenue
Alltar
Holbrook Book
Harry Hoover
Elyrian Woman's Club
Richard Baird
Stewart Holbrook
Vanderbilt
Rockefeller
Ford
Fisker
United States
Eugie Ann
MacHinlay Kantor
Paul Coniam
Elyria Woman’s Club
Arthur Huse
Frances Willard
WC. T.U
Elyria Methodist
Frances iWillard
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