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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1911
Page
14
Secretary of War Stimson and Secretary of the Navy Meyer plan to attend the Army Navy game next Saturday to watch the two services battle for supremacy. If President Taft is able to travel, he probably will attend, with the commander in chief expected to maintain strict neutrality.
Harvard scrubs and coaches held the varsity scoreless in a 36 minute scrimmage as Pay and Lothrop Withington, Leary, Hann, Corbatt, and PC Leslie played on the scrub eleven. Kersburg rejoined the coaching staff and will stay through the Yale game. Yale scrimmage showed Gallaner in for Paul as Merritt nears return with Howe running signals.
The Army battalion gathered on the aide lines led by the band creating enthusiasm for the team. Practice focused on ends backs and catching the bell with Wood receiving special attention after this year’s first game. Devore Arnold and Littlejohn are again in good shape as the corps of cadets prepares to travel Friday morning by train for the Saturday game at Franklin Field.
Richmond Va Nov 2 tensions rose as delegates at the good roads congress debated federal appropriations for highway improvement with a plan for 30 000 900 a year opposed by anti federal aid factions. The resolutions committee backed arbitration treaties and a push for broader highway projects while a Washington convening option sparked controversy.
A clubby New York scene unfolds at the Metropolitan Opera with society women in satin and velvet gowns. Prominent guests include Mrs George Gould, Mrs Eawin Gould, Mrs John Drexel, Mrs Ogden Mills, and Mrs August Belmont, each in white satin, silver brocade, or turquoise blue ensembles. Attendees discuss arts, jewelry, and Washington society as Gen. Nelson A. Miles and Lord Delles observe from boxed seats amid horse show chatter and couture details.
Rear Admiral Nathaniel R. Usher and Mrs Usher have arrived in Washington taking an apartment at the Highlands. In Belmont Park Monday Webb Carter defeated Tyosa in a £1100 match over two miles of hurdles, ridden by Charles Appleton and Tyosa by John S. Toston. Webb Carter, winner of the Payne Whitney silver cup, drew cheers from admirers as the race ended by half a length. Mrs Helen Hay Whitney, daughter of former Secretary of State John Hay, is noted for her hunting and amateur racing circles and plans to expand her stable next year to six horses for cross country sport.
The article guides making lace accented items for gifts including satin framed lace pictures. It covers front coverings with lace motifs on pasteboard frames, lace sachets, boxes, pincushions, and catch-all baskets, using net and burlap with decorative braids to achieve elegant, practical results.
Capt and Mrs Wigmore plan a Philadelphia trip for the army game with family for several days. Mrs Newsomb travels to New York for the horse show and stays at the Hotel Wolcott. Portners go to New York for the same event. Dr Ledbetter and Mrs Ledbetter reside at Naval Hospital with Wednesday home time. Rogers party arrives in Washington at 19 Nineteenth Street leasing for winter. daughter Elizabeth to debut this season with a December tea and a forthcoming Rogers ball. McLechlen invitees plan a December 2 silver wedding anniversary reception. Georgetown Hospital Lady Board hosts a November 28 reception from 4 to 6 in the sun parlor with donations and refreshments. Alice Riggs named to Indian board presidency. other officers listed.
Harrisonburg Va Nov 21 The Hey AR Beck Lutheran minister at Court Jackson has resigned his charge to accept a call to Dallas N (. He had served the churches in the Mount Jackson district for four years.
Two weddings highlighted. Bertha Marine Elllls and Dr Theodore Sherman Palmer wed at their Baltimore home in a late afternoon ceremony attended by relatives. The couple plans a trip south and to California before settling at their home on Biltmore Street in 1637. Grace Clarine King and Ralph Mervin Rogers united at St Margaret's Church with reception decor of palms and white chrysanthemums. Grace wore a light blue broadcloth suit with a matching hat. maid of honor Mina Jennie King wore blue.
Miss Anna Gecalta McLaughlin wed Mr John F Mahoney in St Repe n’s Catholic Church amid a large family gathering. The bride wore navy blue traveling suit and carried roses. reception planned after December 1 at the Park near Washington Circle. Separate notices announce the marriage of Miss Gertrude de Orme Hanley to Mr Overt Parnham Jr at the Church of the Sister with a blue dress and velvet hat. couple to honeymoon in the South and reside in Germantown after February.
The ceremony occurred at the bride’s parents’ home on Saturday November 18. Mea Anca Newton Johnston became the bride of Mr Thomhe Kelly of New York, with Rev Fdmers A Smyth officiating. Attendants were Mrs Michael Kelly and Mr Michael Kelly. The couple will reside in New York.
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