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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1948
Page
11
New York April 8 Roger Fare of Paris designs a vivid collection for fall with snug wrists and wide skirts to slim hands. Prices are reduced about 20 percent thanks to franc devaluation. He urges American women to wear more fancy gloves and compares glove and shoe wardrobes.
Readable fragment notes shops at Scks Fifth Avenue Nieman Marcus Bullocks Wilshire Ransohoffs and Hartfelds plan September sales with tags ranging about 14.50 to 39.50 down from prior 17.50 to 75. This indicates notable price reductions across several retailers.
Mrs. Carl Larsen hosted the Stitch and Chatter Club at 222 Colorado for an all day session. Officers elected were President Mrs. Harry Norwood Vice-president Mrs. Larl Hamilton Secretary treasurer Mrs. Charles M. Bell. An April 21 gathering is planned at Mrs. Norwood’s home 706 Monroe.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met yesterday at the church for a covered-dish luncheon hosted by Mesdames R. M. Allred R. F. Davis and A. E. Traeger. Seated were 18 members and 9 guests. Mrs. A. N. Hanks and Mrs. L. W. Young led the monthly reports from the district conference in Plainview. A study program is planned at 2 pm next Wednesday at the church.
A dubious health cure called Mertox Compound, containing 26 herbs, claims rapid bowel action and widespread endorsements by Texas residents. Police report a 1937 Ford sedan stolen from 714 North Fillmore with W. G. Clayton Drug linked as location.
Nuptials for Faye Schaffer daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Hicks Panhandle were held at First Baptist Church Panhandle with Rev L E Godwin officiating Dewey A Hicks served as best man Mrs Hicks attended as matron of honor The bride wore powder blue with orchid corsage the bridegroom's party included her brother as best man They reside at Lucerne Apartments Amarillo and work Shamrock Oil and Gas Co for her and a local contractor for him.
Mrs J H Cooper led Polk Street Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service as they met in the church parlor. The group sang Jesus Calls Us and heard a devotional. Mrs Teetyman led prayer, and Mrs J L Southern sang Lord's Prayer with Mrs J M Simpson Jr on piano. Reports on last week's Plainview conference were given by several members.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met for a luncheon at the church. Mrs. C. S. Hood gave the invocation and 50 place cards were set. Mrs. Preston Cook reported on the Plainview annual conference. Mrs. J. H. Anderson led the devotional on Stewardship and closed with Have Thine Own Way Lord. The study on Committed Unto Us begins at 2 o'clock with Mrs. M. E. Jacobson as lesson chair.
Sacred Heart Cathedral hosts a luncheon in Cathedral Hall with Monsignor Steinlage praising parish progress. Reports on altar supplies, upcoming officer elections, and district council plans are shared as Mrs. J. K. Dyer and Mrs. T. B. O Brien lead discussions. John J. Laughlin records 1000 attendees. John T. Vincent named to Notre Dame Dean's List as pre medical sophomore.
The West Amarillo Christian Church Woman's Council held a business session in the church parlor yesterday afternoon with the chairman presiding. Circle 2 members led the program as Mrs. Eunice Hulen spoke on the hospital and church homes in St. Louis Missouri. Thirty members attended the social hour and tea service.
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