Wilson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing - Lamp Yearbook (Johnson City, NY)

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Q! Page NWRITE ON YOUR HEART: EVERY DAY is THE BEST DAY or THE YEARM CLASS PROPHECY BEAUTIFUL SOCIETY WOMAN WINS RICHES AT MONTE CARLO An ultra modern Wilkesbarre girl, Miss Mignonne Stinson, enroute from Paris, has won over 53,000,000 during the Week at Monte Carlo with an apparently faultless system which much perturbs authorities. Miss Stinson is thinking seriously of using some of her fortune to build diamond-studded goldfish pools for the C. F. J. Park, Johnson City, N. Y. MUSICAL COMEDY BRINGS TO LIGHT LOCAL TALENT The new musical comedy which is being presented at the Star Theatre, Jefferson, N. Y., is proving a tremendous success. The music of the review has reached unex- pected heights of popularity. Much of this success is due the director, Miss Meredith Nichols. She will be remembered as a local girl. Miss Nichols has reached an unusual degree of success not only in her musical career, but also in the profession of nursing. SUPERVISOR RESIGNS The Charles S. Wilson Memorial Hospital Superintendent of Nurses accepted with regret the resignation of Helen Crandall of the Pediatric Department. Miss Crandall is going to take up duties at a newly authorized Indian Reservation near Oneonta, N. Y. MOTHERS' CLUB CELEBRATES 10th ANNIVERSARY The Mothers' Club was entertained at the home of one of its most popular members. Many guests gathered around the spring-decked tables. Twin daughters of the hostess sang Sweethearts Now, Friends Forever. Dick, Jr., recited An Old Sweetheart of Mine, and two younger children gave a tap dance. We refer to the former celebrated actress, Miss Ursula Van Patten. TRANSCONTINENTAL PLANE DELAYED IN STORM Much anxiety was caused today by radio messages which stated the plane on which Miss Martha Anna Rodgers, Johnson City, N. Y., was a passenger, was in great danger. A safe arrival was made. IMPERSONATOR SUED FOR S5100,000 The original Black Crows, Amos and Andy have brought suit against Miss Lillian Wliitney for infringing on their rights, and they may succeed in getting her off the air. She has become very popular as a radio impersonator of the negress known as Miss Jemima Snowball, S. C. HELP WANTED-DOMESTICS Wanted-Middle-aged woman housekeeper, cook, laundress, who will assist in care of seven children. Must be experienced, efficient, refined. Dial S-1313, or write Mrs. Helen Fuller -l, cfo American Store, Main street, Endicott, N. Y. MISS BIVINS ON FURLOUGI-I Miss Laura Bivins, R. N. of the U. S. Base Hospital, Manilla, P. I., was welcomed home today by the Fifth District. She graciously consented to tell of her five years' work, which account was most thrilling. NEW LECTURER AT FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS The local chapter of the F. W. C. honored Miss Geraldine Beckwith today at the Binghamton Country Club. Miss Beckwith has succeeded Miss Ida M. McAfee, and Thirty-sin:

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YOU ARE NOT DRESSED UNTIL YOU,VE PUT ON A SMILEU CLASS PROPHECY NEW DEPARTMENT CREATED IN U. S. ARMY NURSING The Army Corps at Washiiigton, D. C., has recently appointed Miss Helen Bar- vinchak, R. N., graduate of Charles S. Wilson Memorial Hospital, commander of the Navy Nurses of the U. S. A. Miss Barvinchak is especially well qualified for the dis- tinguished position, having spent much time and interest in promoting joyful and healthful living among the sailor boys. SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO DUMB ANIMALS Miss Hotaling has expressed her approval of caring for stray pups by erecting a refuge for them in memory of her dearly beloved dog Gyp, who so faithfully and soulfully syrnpathized with her mistress during the sorrows, humiliations, and painful ordeals of her training days. The site is on Fairview avenue, Binghamton, and the institution will be open for inspection next week, at which time the public and stray dogs will be welcome. DISTINGUISHED VTOLINIST GIVES RECITAL Patrons of the Tuesday Afternoon Society of Music were given a rare treat yester- day when Miss Helene Keefe, Susquehanna, Pa., gave a violin recital. Her audience was delightfully entertained while she played such time-honored classics as Put on Your Old Grey Bonnet, In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree, and When You and I Were Young, Red. LOCAL ARTIST WINS HONORS IN PARIS French art critics are exclaiming over unusual achievement in sculpture of a bust of Florence Nightingale made by a heretofore unknown artist in whose work there are distinct lines of rhythm, beauty, and balance. We refer to Miss Hester Wisdom who has been presented the Grand Nobel Prize by the Parisian Society of Fine Arts. LOCAL BEAUTY HONORED In the midst of many of the notables of New Orleans, Miss Marjorie Pike, local beauty, was .crowned queen of the Mardi Gras. This ceremony opens a week of festivi- ties Which it is anticipated will far surpass any previous event of this kind. WANTED-ROOM AND BOARD Young professional woman desires room and board in private family. Money no object. Requires diet with ample calories and vitamines such as contained in waffles, honey, fried potatoes, frozen clam cocktail, roast duckling, and other delicacies. Please communicate with Miss Hunter. TROUBLE IN HOLLYWOOD Ethel Duell left last night for Reno Where she will strive for freedom from another screenland marriage which has gone on the rocks. She is suing her actor husband, Lloyd Hamilton, for divorce. She left a note for him pinned to the sugar bowl in her beautiful breakfast nook. GARDEN PARTY HONORS DEAN OF YALE SCHOOL OF NURSING Anne W. Goodrich, Dean of Yale School of Nursing, was feted today at the home of Miss Mary Dobrovodsky. The gardens were superb, and many availed themselves of meeting this prominent peeress among women. Page Thirty five

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RIF YoU'RE WORTH CORRECTENG, YoU'RE WORTH KEEPINGD CLASS PROPHECY will continue to propound the theme, Pitfalls and Follies of Marriage throughout the States and Canada. RESEARCH WORKER WELCOMED The Junior Charity League yesterday welcomed Miss Ruth Hough after an absence of two and a half years' research work in Vienna, New York City, Utica, Wanekeema, and Afton. In her remarks Miss Hough stated that opportunities were greater in her own backyard, or as it were, across the street. NEW' AUTHORESS DISCOVERED Considerable attention is being given a Marks Company publication just written by a Binghamton girl, Miss Sally Walters. The book, Love's Young Dream is largely taken from the writer's own life, and will be of interest to every Binghamtonian. MCDONOUGH SANITORIUM OPENS An old family homestead has been opened under the caption of McDonough Sanitorium by Dorothy Barnes. R. N., for those afflicted with writer's cramp. This resulted from the high-pressure salesmanship of her twin sister, Dorris, in an endeavor to use all the stationery bought at reduced rates during the depression of 1932. OWEGO HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI BANQUET Hundreds attended a dinner last evening when Miss Corrine Leahy was honored. This was the first time one of the U. S. Public Health Commission ever visited Owego. In her talk, Miss Leahy forcefully stressed the importance of less hurry and bustle in life, the harm caused from fast and false motions, and the charm of a calm and serene disposition. JOHNSON CITY WOMAN IN POLITICS Feeling the need of changes in city administration, Miss Margaret Weyand, has announced her willingness to run on the democratic ticket for Chief of Police. She advocates having the cops wear uniforms to harmonize with the soothing colors of the traflic lights. It is unusual for a prominent society woman to take such interest in our local affairs. PRIMA DONNA USES LOZENGERS t'Give me a large Lucky lozenger every time, says Miss Williams of Grand Opera. My throat is important to me. This new honey flavor is refreshing, and satisfying, and it is the lozengers that have made me famous. NEW MEDICAL INVENTION A prominent nurse, Miss Ruth Schaff, has just come into possession of a huge sum for an invention consisting of an X-ray machine to reveal personality. This inven- tion involves extensive study, and Miss Schaff is to be highly commended. NATIONAL FARM ASSOCIATION ON THE AIR Beginning next Monday morning, over KZKZ, Miss Esther Farley will conduct lectures on diets for children. Her hour will be known as Helpful Healthful Hints and promises to be authoritative instruction. DYING ACTOR SENDS FOR SPECIAL Clark Gable has just suffered a serious accident while motoring near Hollywood. After regaining consciousness his one thought was Send for Miss Andrecof' This special nurse was summoned, and there is every indication that Clark will recover. Page Th'i1'ty-seven