My great aunts (Rose, Teresa, Clementine, Helen and Clara) moved to Van Nuys in the late 1920's and immediately made a name for themselves. In this article found in the Van Nuys News June 6, 1931 edition, they were busy hosting a pyjama breakfast. Ordinarily, I don't think pjyama parties are big news but this obviously was no typical pyjama breakfast. The garden pajama breakfast was hosted by these ladies and their mother at the family house on Van Nuys Boulevard.
Besides eating a "delightful" breakfast at tables on their spacious lawns, they played croquet and other outdoor games and also got to tour the immense bird aviary. Of course, since it was hosted by the Stachowiak Sisters, musical entertainment was also provided. Helen's son Harry Schultz, who according to this article was a child prodigy of the Hollywood Conservatory, recited readings.
I am thinking that my great aunts sure knew how to throw a party and were very creative and entertaining when they did!
