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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1925
Page
5
Irene Maunder, in the Bookman, London, notes that Amarillo plans a soil study under the City Development Board to determine trees best suited to the region. The appeal urges residents to learn about tree planting to foster a loveliest, cleanest, and most orderly city in the country.
A tree expert from a renowned company will visit Amarillo on August 24 to evaluate the urban trees. The article notes long standing growth in older city areas and concerns over pruning impact as new soil adaptation occurs. Tree health varies by district with older sections showing robust growth while younger areas show stress after pruning.
The T. E. L. Class of the First Baptist church will hold its regular monthly business meeting this afternoon at 8 o'clock in the church. All members are asked to attend.
Mrs 8 H Taylor of 1209 Taylor Street will entertain the Social 25 Needle Club this afternoon at 2 30 o clock.
The regular meeting of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls will be held in the Masonic hall tomorrow night at 7 30 o clock. All members are asked to attend.
Mrs Sam Inman has joined the Ruth Beauty Parlors in the White and Kirk balcony. She is studying the art of making milady beautiful and the Ruth parlors are popular. Her addition is expected to be admirable for the establishment.
The North Shore Festival Association of Chicago announced a contest for the best orchestral composition not over fifteen minutes, with a $1000 prize. Contestants must submit scores by January 1, 1926, insured parcel post to Carl D. Kinsey, 64 East Van Buren Street, Chicago. The association warns it bears no responsibility for manuscript loss and will only accept scores under this understanding.
The description highlights a white linen Peter Pan collar with narrow black ribbon threading, conveying a youthful feminine style. It emphasizes a schoolgirl look that lingers beyond strict juvenility, reflecting period fashion notes.
A traveler arrived in Amarillo today to visit his mother Mrs. M J Miller at 1904 Tyler Street, the family greeting plans noted.
Mrs Ewell C Brown hosts guests Mrs M A Biggers and Mrs H O Fogerson from Canyon at her home on 907 Alabama Street. The social gathering highlights local hospitality and cross town friendship.
The San Jacinto Home Economics Club holds an all day meeting with Mrs Dent McLean at 807 Carolina Street. Morning focuses on preparing produce for an afternoon canning demonstration led by Miss Anna Bower, the home demonstrator. The program includes the regular items and ends with a social hour.
Amarillo Jobbers and Manufacturers Association discussed actions for the Fall Buying Season at a meeting in the Amarillo Hotel. A follow up meeting is set for Thursday night, August 27, to hear the directors’ report. The group aims to concentrate purchasing in Amarillo to keep business from rival cities and considers a buying week to attract merchants. The traffic committee was tasked to study a bonded freight truck depot tied to the Polk street passenger station to direct trucks to freight destinations. Henry Gooch chaired in R T Emmett’s absence.
A tinted portrait by Edwards Studio won first place at the Tri state Photographers Convention in Dallas last week. Entries from Oklahoma Texas and Louisiana were judged, highlighting Mr Edwards as prize winner and Rosalie Higgins as the young photographer.
Prof J D Scott and daughter Marjorie have returned home after a two month tour visiting Florida North and South Carolina Richmond Virginia and the Ozark Mountains.
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