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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1931
Page
6
Potter County tax collector J. W. Collins is due back around May 1 from Mineral Wells where he has been treated for a relapse. His office says he is improving and his wife Mrs. Collins accompanies him as he recovers.
Mrs. Peyton Randolph of Plain talked informally on two compositions at the Harmony Club meeting hosted by Mrs. B. B. Holland. Members heard musical numbers performed by Miss Jonnie Rowan, Miss Mabel Rowsh, Mrs. F. M. McLaughlin, and others with piano, violin, and vocal selections.
Principal A R Anderson of the Alice Landergin school told Parent-Teacher Association members that forming character relies on what the school can give. Miss Kate Campbell reported on a Girl Scout conference and a group of Alice Landergin Scouts sang under Mrs. J Christopher's direction.
Polk Street Methodist Church class met for a covered dish supper and business session led by president Noble Fowlkes. Pete Vetesk was elected vice president with Mrs Vetesk as pianist. Jim and Mrs Collins resigned to move to Pampa. officers serve one year.
Paris fashion notes describe accordion pleats from shoulder to hem on evening chiffon gowns and georgette dresses, with sport frocks showing clustered tiny pleats and day dresses featuring pleated tunics and capes.
Mrs C C Moore Jr was host Saturday night at her home 2712 Northwest First Street Spring flowers adorned the entertaining rooms. Guests included Mr and Mrs B H Davidson, Mr and Mrs P T Moore, Miss Vivian Cooper, Miss Marie Mathews, Miss Lois McCormic, Miss Marguerite Moore, Vernon Moore, Ivan Pitts, Otto Pitts and Browning Patton.
A skating party created the diversion for members of the Young People's Department of Polk Street Methodist Church over the weekend. Hosts included Mrs. Jim Farwell and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Burkhalter with Dr. Stuart Browning presiding. Dick Roberts served as chairman.
In Washington widows of famous men live largely hidden from public view. Admiral Dewey's widow kept his room intact and watched traffic from an upstairs window. Mrs. Gorgas tended hospital ward memories and hosted visitors who knew her husband. Mrs. Peary cherishes polar expedition souvenirs.
MacDowell Music Club sponsors a bridge tournament Saturday at 2 PM. Games hosted at three homes: Mrs. Marvin Heinatz 2030 Hayden, Mrs. A O Thomas 806 Alabama, and Mrs. C H Tyler 907 Adams. Grand prizes awarded at each site. Reservations by Friday afternoon to listed hosts.
Paris reports a naval fashion shift with feminine yachting outfits adopting red white and blue motifs. New pajamas replace white flannel skirts and brass buttoned blue jackets, featuring full blue trousers and a white basque belted with a red cord for a jaunty, patriotic look.
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen plan dances at Amarillo Hotel with proceeds aiding the trip fund Jesse’s Melody Maids Orchestra will provide the music. The Yeomen pep squad aims to raise money for a tour starting in Amarillo then Kansas City Des Moines Chicago and Elgin visiting the home of office and children of deceased members.
Mrs. Doe Vaught presided as hostess to the Stitch and Chatter Club at Mrs. H. B. Weaver's home on North East Third Avenue. Mrs. G. A. Runyon received a delightful birthday shower. D. J. Blackburn was elected president with Teenie Darnall as vice president. needle work provided further amusement. Members attending included J. D. Blackburn, Carl Larsen, Everett Simms, G. A. Runyon, P. B. Pittman, Inez Mathews, Teenie Darnall, J. A. Simpson, J. W. Weaver, W. S. Runyon, and Miss Johnnie Mae Runyon.
The San Jacinto Parent-Teacher Association will host a silver tea on Wednesday from 3 to 5 PM. Miss Bessie McDuffy and Miss Guinevere Scott will perform piano numbers, and Mrs. Charles F. Smith will offer vocal solos.
Paris reports beltless silhouettes dominate evening gowns with diagonal lines tucking or criss cross patterns at waist and hips. The fashion trend contrasts with marked waistlines and emphasizes a belt free design debuting in the latest Paris creations.
The Amarillo W C T U met Monday afternoon at the Christian Church Social Center for its regular business session. Rev. D. D. Sumrall of West Amarillo Baptist Church attended and delivered a talk with advice and suggestions.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars will enter with plans for an upcoming meeting. Members discuss community service, fundraising, and support activities for veterans.
The widow, Mrs. Peary, spends much of her time in Washington with her daughter Mrs. Edward Stafford while living at her old Rumford Maine home. She has long resided in the capital, her windows facing the statue of her famous husband.
A bridge tournament will be held Wednesday evening at the American Legion Home starting at 8 o'clock. The public is cordially invited to attend.
In Paris on April 22 plain dull crepe evening bags replace glittering styles. Designers favor simple pouches on plain frames or flat roll up kerchief style cases to blend with matching gowns.
Police dispatches sent a flying squad to May's specialty shop where about 7000 women crowded for a $1 dress sale. Seven women were treated for cuts and bruises, and four large shop windows were shattered during the melee.
An 8 PM fashion show by Ama rillo Senior High clothing department features student made costumes, two loaned French maid outfits from White and Kirk, and a dancing and music program. A mock wedding closes the revue. tickets cost 35 and 25 cents, with proceeds funding Homemakers Rally representation in Lubbock this week.
The French parliament votes a 20 000 credit to dispatch musicians dancers and actresses for performances during the League of Nations annual peace gathering in Geneva.
An advertising pitch emphasizes Kotex as a hospital quality sanitary pad trusted for safety and health protection. It claims 10,000,000 pads used in hospitals last year and stresses purity and reliability of Kotex versus unknown brands. The copy urges choosing Kotex for assurance.
The National Geographic Society states Fodwin-Austen, called K2 and Dapsang, is the world’s second tallest mountain. It sits in Kashmir in northern India and is about 100 feet shorter than Mount Everest, the highest peak.
Mrs. O. B. Fults of Pineland Texas reports ten years of stomach trouble and a rundown constitution. After taking Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription on medical advice she improved steadily and regained strength. She endorses the medicines and offers to provide free medical advice via the symptom blank in the medicine package.
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