Modern Jewelry Highlights Copper and Brass Trends
New York fashion notes show a shift to bold copper brass and silver pieces with large arm bracelets droopier earrings and offbeat laces. Designers like Art Smith feature modernistic gleam while rhinestones return to sparkle over pearls, signaling a trend that may inspire copies and a fresh U.S. jewelry style.
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New York
Mr. Smith
U. S
Art Smith
Wank Oo Alow
Tamaniac
Rep. Reider to seek state secretary post in 1950 race
Ottawa County Democrat Robert W. Reider, a three term state representative, announced plans to run for state secretary next year. He emphasizes a shift in voter sentiment toward the Democratic Party and cites his legislative record including a public utilities bill and service in the Army counter intelligence corps with the French Croix de Guerre.
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Umm Wa
Columbus
Robert W. Reider
Port Clinton
Fisher
Wise
Reider
Pena
Herbert
Paris
Bouti Puery
Ameri
Republican
Ted W. Brown
Democratic
Ottawa County
Legislative Service Commission
Army Counter Intelligence Corps
Spencer winner in contest at Spencer Methodist Church
Lois Ann Florence won the Prince of Peace contest with the subject The Search For Peace. Alternate Pat Dalgleish among competitors Mary Avery and Nancy Myers. Funds from scrap drives and a magazine campaign financed a new school scoreboard to debut Friday night when Spencer faces Polk. Reserve at 7:20, varsity next. PTA bought a tape recorder for speech and music classes. Monthly school film showings planned, December 4 Joybell Ringer program. Junior Mission band reported district work with 19 children attending Bible classes.
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Spencer
Lois Ann Florence
Spencer Methodist Church
Pat Dalgleish
Mary Avery
Nancy Myers
Polk
Parent-Teacher Association
Junior Mission Band
Ohio
Walter Storm
Fidelity
Woman’s Missionary Society
Zion Society of
Homerville
Mary-Martha Society
Bossman
Rippert
Zion Group
Cincinnati
India
Says Farm Wives Set Safety Rules
Columbia Missouri reports that Amy Kelly state extension agent says homemakers can prevent farm accidents through orderly safety habits. She notes homemakers bear one third of serious home accidents and a quarter of those involving children under 15. Unhurried housekeeping sets a family safety standard.
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Columbia
Amy Kelly
Missouri
National Safety Council
Miss Kelly
Ridgeville Club Plans Christmas Gift Exchange
At the Ridgeville Garden Club meeting Mrs. V. Mitchell reported seven dozen tulip bulbs planted around the World War I cenotaph on the town hall lawn, funded by a donation from Dr. P. L. Morgan. The next meeting on December 15 will be at Mrs. Robert Haehl’s home, featuring a Christmas party with a 50-cent gift exchange.
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North Ridgeville
Ridgeville
Garden Club
Dave Towner
Reeves Road
Haehl
C. Burrows
William Richards
Burrows
T. Capri
Britain Tops In Candy Eating
Britain has developed a colossal sweet tooth and its people eat more candy and chocolates than any nation. Each person averages eight ounces of chocolates and candy per week, says Col. A B Walters of the Cocoa, Chocolate and Confectionery Alliance. Consumption has remained high since rationing ended last February. Undere rationing Britons averaged 7.5 ounces per head weekly in 182.
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London
Britain
Col
A B. Walters
The
Cocoa, Chocolate and Confectionery Alliance
Elyria Cub Scout Pack 1 Elects Officers at Meeting
Four officers were elected by Cub Scout pack 1 sponsored by Garford PTA. Jerry Smith became president, Alex Gildren secretary, Paul Dumford treasurer, Joe Wircenske flag bearer and assistant denier. Tommy Carter activities chair, Senex Higgens deaner. Meeting at Mrs. Wircenske’s home discussed future plans, hot fudge refreshments served.
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Garford P.T.A
Son
Jerry Smith
Bear
Alex Gildren
Wolf
Paul Dumford
Joe Wircenske
Tommy Carter
Senex Higgens
den Mother
John Wircenske
Confusing Historical News Fragments From Days Gone By
A mix of outdated items mentions Rev Henry L Lieske being installed at St Johns Lutheran Church with a Sunday reception for him and his wife. British bombers target a large German sulfuric acid plant amid fears of poison gas release. Wisconsin farm strikes fade as two major associations withdraw support. An ostrich-related tidbit from 30 years ago notes an $86,000 nest incident amid 1908 campaign chatter.
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Henry L. Lieske
St. John's Lutheran Church
Germany
Reich
Wellington
South Africa
J. F. Burke
Strydom
Donahey
Stand-ins to Stars Speak for Dream Jobs in Hollywood
Hollywood stand-ins reveal steady work with stars like Vera Ellen and Joan Crawford, earning 85 to 125 dollars weekly. Marilyn Malloy, Sylvia La Marr, and Peggy Burk describe the role as preferable to acting, while bidding and waiting lines for gigs underscore the fierce competition and prestige of backing a famed performer.
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Emily Beller
Corres
Hollywood
Marilyn Malloy
Peggy Burk
Sylvia
la Marr
Vera Ellen
Rosemary Clooney
Joan Crawford
Hedy
Marilyn
Vera- Ellen
Cyd Charisse
Cilian
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