Diary glimpses and society notes in New York Day by Day
A June entry in New York Day by Day details a casual morning with a lettuce sandwich and chocolate soda, letters from Irvin Cobb and Alfred Van derbilt, and a walk past Gloria Vanderbilt. It notes a dinner at Sands Point with Paul and Margaret White, Phyllis and Billy Seeman, and Ethel Howe, plus a dog greeting the writer at home. A column on debutante fashion comments on midweek trends as a bride’s bouquet and attendants are listed. The bride and groom’s backgrounds are given along with a reception at Hungarian Hall for 270 guests.
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New York
Tome
Irvin Cobb
Siesta
Santa Monica
Alfred Vanderbilt
Lady
Gloria Vanderbilt
Gloria
Sands Boluc
Paul
Margaret White New
Phyllis
Billy Seeman
Iun
Ethel Fovle
Rado Wynn Wleshorn
Celebrity lore and street idols amid a 1938 mood
A collage of celebrity notes and public life from 1938 covers actors like Tony Canzoneri and Miriam Hopkins, dog lovers, champagne personalities, and a public servant. It weaves anecdotes on luck, fashion, and daily routines, noting entertainers, columnists, and society touches with nostalgic flair.
The Real Reason For Better Prices in the U S
The argument over regimentation and extravagance contrasts with world conditions shaping prices. Prices rise not from the Brain Trust but from global supply and demand, with foreign farmers benefiting from freer markets while imports surge into the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Argentine
United State
Britain builds great Pacific fortress with eighteen inch guns
The article notes a British base near Singapore nearing completion with eighteen inch coastal guns aimed to range fifty miles and strike moving ships at thirty five. It comments on naval armament limits and potential fortifications for Guam and other Pacific points, warning of a widening arms race in the region.
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Singapore
Britannia
United States
Guam
Aleutian Islands
Maska
Japan
Pacific
Congress Nears Close Additions to the Congressional Record
Taxpayers fund 50 per page publications as the Congressional Record swells with floor speeches and unseen leave to print content. The first two weekly issues total 199 pages, including 117 pages of preserved thoughts. Advertisements appear in the appendix as self promotion, yet costs are borne by the public.
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Congress
Congressional
Lous
Congressional Record
Alf Landon insists on his lifelong nickname in bid for President
Governor Landon refuses to use Alfred in public life, sticking to Alf as his name. Reports say he signs checks as AIS M. Landon and state papers reflect the same. Landon’s wife prefers Alfred, but he defends the familiar moniker amid campaign attention. The piece notes public opinion and references broader political signals.
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Landon
AIP
Alfred
Alf
Landen
Ais M. Landen
Middle West
Anniversaries and Today in History Mixed Notes
A collage of anniversaries listing figures born or died, including George Hogg, Julian Hawthorne, Francis Lathrop, Rider Haggard, and others with scattered dates. Also notes TODAY IN HISTORY highlights Alexander Mackenzie’s Pacific crossing, Calvary mentions, and a brief birthday listing with multiple names and dates.
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George Hogg
Pittsburgh
England
Paul
Maryshy, Brown
Julian Hawthhone
Nathaniel
Boston
San Francisco
Francis Lathrop
Woodcliffe Lodge
N. J
H. Rider Hageard
Pascual Diaz
Mexico
Martin Brown
Montreal
New York
Alexander Mackenzie
Hockies
Pacific
Sehrey
Greely Ditian
Stite Ras Ble
Ki Perdicaris
Longworth Critiques Sanctions Policy Shift in Italy Debate
Alice Longworth argues there has never been a more effective public stance against sanctions as the British cabinet member’s son hints at scrapping them. She notes Eden Baldwin and other pacifist agitators admit the treaty knots will be discarded, framing the wartime alignment as a paper exercise amid Republican and New Deal tensions. The piece cites Longworth’s analysis of U. S. foreign policy and constitutional checks on presidential power in the face of entanglements.
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Eden
Baldwin
Italy
United
Incer
Nnavision
Senate
Cleveland
Nalions
League Court
Wedding at Mrs Chompson Home in South Amherst
In South Amherst June 2 at 4 20 pm a ceremony united Miss Deaner and Samuel O Nagy son of Mrs Samuel Nagy at 49 East Tist Street. The bridal party stood before a fern adorned altar as Miss Wlor led the music with the Bridal March. The ceremony was conducted by Rev B F Tyan, pastor of the local church.
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South Amherst
John Chompson
Deaner
Miss Horvath Bride at Nativity Church Wedding
Mary Horvath daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Takars wed Steve Bodnar son of Mr and Mrs Mike Bodnar of Oberlin in a double ring ceremony at Nativity church. Rev Singer officiated and the altar was decorated with ferns and greens. The bride wore a white satin gown and was given in marriage by her godfather George Szuch. A reception followed and a short wedding trip was planned.
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Catherine Horvath
Margaret Sauch
Helen Bodnar
Tielen Saras
Anna Vassie
Mars Yayords
Trene Gede
Linthe
Betty Jane Haber
Air Joe Sekaly
Louis Bodnar
South Amher
Sacred Heart
Oberlin
Sta
Methodist Church
Malville H Ter
Isaac Thompson
Jung
Hiate
Nagy
Devon
Elyria
Nativity Church
Siinger
Meeting of South Amherst Legion Auxiliary Post 1097 Tonight
The South Amherst American Legion Auxiliary Post 1097 meets in the old rooms this evening to conduct important business. Also notes include a study group held at Mrs Hue Moore's home and a garden tea hosted by the Congregational church Ladies Dime Society at 2:00. A son was born Friday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schanht on Gaston road.
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South Amherst American Legion Auxiliary
Hue. Moore
Josephine Lawrence
J. L
Margaret Fist
Ladies’ Dime Society of the Congregational Church
Fred Schanht
Gaston Road
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Mikidy
Wecm Avenue
Viola
Tony Canzoneri
Imitia
Otto Kruger
Jdminterleason
Hiis
T He
Miriam Hopkins
Dempsey
New Orleans
Bagatellos
Carolyn Wells
Dwight Morrow
Reggie Vanderbilt
Maury Paul
Gloria Morgan
Dean Cornwell
Cerna
Ford Irrick
Bat Ber
Paw Lugk
Kenry Sell
Thrownway
Teriilre
McNauphiet Syndicate
Taranuiter Joh
Britain
Brielly
Tong Uz
Fieenaeret Par
iGat
Newejan
Horn
Ava
Sandhergh
Ayvof
Charles Aso
Ine Tay
Rye
Perann
Frederick Patterson
Nati Anal Cash Register Company
Dlayton, O
Dayton
Layall A. Osborne
Westinghouse Mechanical
Newark
S.J
John M. Gries
Rosewood
Urbana
Ohio
Jivian Heasley
Mediterranean
Jonah
Alice Longworth
Atjyeo Longworth
McNaught
Amherst
G. J. O'Connor
18Th St
Bomt
Mill St
Bell Co. Ee
Miss Horvath
State Auto Mutual Ins. Co
Surensurance Uobie
Carl B. Sage
Dist
Mer
Lorain County
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
THE
Lorain County Savings & Trust CO
Arizona
Old Gold
Paka Hou
Rus
Mamaktok
Nome, Alaska
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