Society Notes and Club Meetings Across Washington State
Social life details from a June gathering honoring Mrs. Larinda Knott and Laura Chilcote, with\nseveral attendees listed. Alpha Delphian society wrapped its year with Greek history talks and upcoming Troman history in fall. Notices invite graduation at Sinclair Memorial Chapel Cedar Rapids and a nurse’s home reception. Community groups announce meetings for garden, reading, shrine, and church activities, plus a picnic and Eastern Star program in Washington.
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William Hessetine
Larinda Knott
Elwood
Nebraska
Misa Laura Chilcote
Washington State
Dennis Bromb
Mariend Margaret
L. B. Babcock
Misa Azuba
Greece
Alpha Delphian Society
O. F. Boller
Phillip Crail
Claire Dewey
J. E. Lemmon
Ralph Thompson
Lawrence Wilson
Eva Denny
W. L. Alcorn
Troman
Marie Chilcote
St. Luke's Methodist Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Sinclair Memorial Chapel
Mere
Pred Borger
Rose Croix
We. OS
Muscatin
Iowa
Damascus Shrine
Washington
Henderson Walker
AL Wallace
Wallace
Mary V. Simons
Main St
Village clubs schedule a day of meetings and picnics
Various groups set today as guest day and picnic time in local venues. The 10th Century club gathers in Marsh W Bailey garden after the evening meeting while other groups meet at church or homes for afternoon sessions and a sunset park outing.
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10Th Century Club
Marsh W. Bailey Garden
Junior Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Sunset Park
Social Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Events
The GAOR room hosts Albert Heft auxiliary at 7 30 p m. Helen Livingston hosts a sleepover tonight. Ladies Aid at West Chester Methodist meets this week with serving committee listed. TI club hosts an all day gathering. Franklin and Grant schools join Mrs Rodney Davis. T S Bd club gathers with clues. Childs Study Department picnic at Sunset Park at 3 30 with pot luck. Lexington Sunday School ice cream social and 7 30 program at the church. Sunshine Community Club afternoon at the home.
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Ladies Aid Society
Methodist Church
West Chester
Pred Spraeve
Dora Grinstead
Will Wattece
George Wright
Ralph Waggoner
TI Club
Pranklin
Grant
Rodney Davis
T. S. Bd
Cloid Willits
Childs Study Department
Sunset Park
Lexington Sunday
Lexington
Lexington School
Something to Sit On
Little Freda visits new neighbors with her father and narrator. Freda reveals the child’s name as Couchy or Concehy, then corrects to Sophie, joking that the name sounds like something to sit on. The exchange ends with the father laughing.
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Freda
Wand Tether
Couchy
Concehy
Sophie
Mary and the Cookie Quest and Other Oddities
A curious tale finds Mary pestering neighbors for cookies until a threat from her mother stops the habit. The next day Mary greets a baking neighbor with a sniff and a snappy line about cookies. Mussolini plans restoring two ancient galleys, while underwater valleys hide in a volcanic crater lake. An English gem expert uses a fan to harden cps to enable easier cutting in a current.
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Mary
Rome
Mussolini
James
Patty Davis
India
English River
Lincoln
Sone
Hueston
Co. C
Iowa
Washington
Robert
John
Home Guards
Fashion Hints On Necklines And Fabrics For Summer
As summer progresses V and U shaped necklines dominate while round necks recede. Scarf collars on chiffon frocks elegantly solve necklines. Gay colors pair short velveteen jackets with white sport frocks or pleated silk and flannel skirts for chic ensembles.
Skirt Lengths Stated High in Fashion Rumor
Short hemlines remain 15 to 17 inches from the ground with whispers that the trend will rise rather than fall. The discourse reflects contemporary style chatter and public taste.
Coat and dress in silk with blue polka dot lining
A natural color kasha coat lined with blue polka dot foulard and a matching silk dress present a practical and smart outfit.
All Shades of Blue Dominate Summer Fashion Vogue
The report notes an unexpected summer trend with all shades of blue, especially lighter blues, gaining popularity across outfits and accessories. Designers highlight versatile tones and fresh looks as shoppers embrace the blue palette this season.
Bolero Styles Rise This Season in Light Fabrics
The bolero effect grows with the season and is particularly smart in chiffons and thin fabrics as a chic layer. It highlights delicate texture and poised silhouette in contemporary wardrobes.
Scarfs With Polka Dots Pair With Tailleur
A stylish note on scarves made of polka dotted material tied in a side bow, complementing a tailored tailleur for a chic, smart appearance. The description highlights a refined, feminine fashion detail.
Plain pumps Return to fashion with strapless design
Plain pumps without straps reappear in the fashion scene in master colored leathers as well as tans, greys and browns.
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Fayer
Silks Echo Chinese Wallpaper Designs This Season
The season shows a set of silks printed with Chinese inspired patterns closely resembling contemporary wallpaper motifs. The fabrics emphasize ornate geometrics and floral shapes, blending textile art with interior decor trends.
Paris Revives Belt Trend Across New Fashion Lines
Paris fashion houses reveal a resurgence of belts featuring prominently in collections. Designers place belts between the natural waist and hip, emphasizing cinched silhouettes and accessory-driven styling across numerous latest creations.
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Paris
Fashion note on taffeta tailleur style
The taffeta tailleur stands as a standout season offering. Its feminine silhouette relies on narrow pleatings to define the coat and hemline, enhancing its elegant appeal.
Voile Leads For Afternoon Frock Embroidered With Lace
Among cotton fabrics the voile fabric seems best for an afternoon frock. It is embroidered and trimmed with real lace, giving a refined, delicate appearance for warm weather sewing.
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Voile
Velvet Wedding Frock Stuns With Velvet Texture
A striking white velvet wedding frock draws attention this season. The fabric’s chif fon like texture highlights a refined silhouette and elegant detailing.
Pleated Jabot Details for White Crepe Blouse
A pleated jabot provides a softening line to the white crepe de chine blouse. Another common feature is a pleated outline along the blouse opening.
Peach Bouffant Dress with Embroidered Trim
A peach colored organdie dress features a charming bouffant skirt with trim details. White embroidery adds delicate contrast and a blue ribbon sash completes the waistline.
Plaid Taffeta Frock Styled with Black Chiffon Veil
A plaid taffeta frock paired with a black chiffon veil creates a keenly smart afternoon outfit. The ensemble emphasizes a refined, dressy look suitable for daytime events.
New Crocheted Silk Topcoat Debuts in Soft Blends
A newly shown crocheted silk topcoat features a softly blended palette of peach brown apricot and blue. The lightweight garment showcases delicate color transitions and refined texture in a fashion note from the season.
Silk jersey favored for sport suits and outerwear
Silk jersey is praised for sport suits and long coats as well as one piece dresses highlighting its drape and comfort.
Popular fabrics for vestees and collars shift to white organdie
White organdie remains the favorite fabric for vestees and collars, with pleated or embroidered varieties highlighted as the current style trend.
Masculine Toys Girdle Complements Dark Wool Suit
A wide girdle in white pique or satin creates a waistcoat like effect and adds charm to a dark wool suit.
Evening wear trends highlight black lace and pink chiffon
Burlington Gazette notes current fashion favors black lace over pink chiffon for evening wear. Black tulle layered over a light base is also described as chic, reflecting a modern, in vogue style.
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Burlington Gazette
Pioneer Life of the Alexander Young Family Remembrance
Edith Miller recounts the Alexander Young family fiber from England to Kentucky to Indiana and Iowa, detailing James and Nancy Young and their eight children including Alexander. The account covers migration, settlement, cabin life near Washington Iowa, frontier struggles, kindness to newcomers, slavery, Civil War service, and the 1913 move of the old cabin to Sunset Park.
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Alexander Young
Edith Miller
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sunset Park
Washington
Iowa
Alexander
Sandusky
Youngs
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Smith
Pennesylvania
Uple
James
Nancy
James Young
Mlefsinesbure
James Y
Smith Young
Fleming County
Mary
Polly Davis
Rush County
Indiana
Court House
Louisa
Washington County
Anelee Robert
Hueston
Grandfather
Mary Margaret
Foss
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