Lee Mansion Renovation Revives Old Glories on Potomac
Washington April 29 The government oversees turning the Lee mansion into a public shrine with donations of antique pieces from Nellie Custis Mary Custis Lee and others Women including former Virginia residents guide placement of furniture from a century ago Mrs James Peyton Powell of Huntsville Alabama contributes 27 replicated pieces Nellie Custis great granddaughter presents a mahogany bedside table from Mount Vernon The project preserves a historic home atmosphere and ties to the Lees and Custises in the old slave house context
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Sue McNamara
Associated Press
Washington
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Mary Custis Lee
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Virginia
James Peyton Powell
Huntsville
Alabama
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George Goldsborough
Mount Vernon
Nellie Park Custis
George Washington
Mary Custis
Robert E. Lee
O. W. Club Hosts Surprise Birthday Party
The O. W. Club gathered at J. R. Gaut’s home on 1918 Fillmore last night to honor Mrs. Gaut Mrs. H. S. Pierce and Clinton Eaton. High score in 42 went to Mrs. Gaut second to Mrs. Spencer and third to H. S. Taylor. Consoled with low was H. B. Martin. Refreshments were served to a lengthy invite list including Mr. and Mrs. Martin V. Warren Mrs. A. B. Clafin Mrs. Wm Spencer Gaston Camp Sr and Jr Miss J L Pearson Mrs. Charles Hand and many others.
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J. R. Gaut
Fillmore Street
Gaut
H. S. Pierce
Clinton Eaton
Wm. Spencer
H. S. Taylor
H. B. Martin
Martin V. Warren
A. B. Clafin
Gant
Gaston Camp
Gaston Camp, Jr
J. JL. Pearson
Charles Hand
T. H. Taylor
Martin
A. D. Hughes
D. C. West
Phil
Social Calendar of church groups and circles
Social notices for W M S groups at Tenth Avenue Methodist Church and West Amarillo Christian Church plus Circle meetings at various addresses. Woodmen Circle Drum Corps games at 8. Little Flower Circle at Sacred Heart Parish and Bible study for St Andrew's Episcopal Parish House at 11 oclock with luncheon.
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Tenth Avenue Methodist Church
Circles of the First Christian Church
Circle No
H. S. Conkling
Washington Street
Henry Harman
Polk Street
H. R. Sager
Pierce Street
Woodmen Circle
Howard Boxwell
South Taylor Street
Little Flower Circle
Sacred Heart Parish
L. W. Timms
Falo Duro Avenue
West Amarillo Christian Church
A. E. Womble
Alabama Street
H. L. Eyers
Forest Street
W. M
San Jacinto Baptist Church
Woman's Auxiliary
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Minute: Choose your type for 1930 revelation
The Ingenue and the Sophisticate show distinct makeup styles with arched eyebrows curled lashes and parallel brow lines. The feature invites readers to pick which style suits them as tomorrow introduces new bangs.
Pauline Wrightes Birthday Party Held at Home
Miss Pauline Wright celebrated her seventeenth birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs. R. F. Wright at 823 West Eighth Street. Bridal wreath and tulips decorated the rooms as bridge and dancing provided entertainment for the guests including Frances Parkinson Marion Harte Mary Lofgren Marion Grass Winette Mec Kendrie Bertie Parker and the Parker couple plus Bill Hurlock Bill Swanson Aubrey Mc Kendree Claude Whitaker Berlin McKendree.
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Pauline Wright
R. F. Wright
West Eighth Street
Frances Parkinson
Marion Harte
Mary Lofgren
Marion Grass
Winette MecKendrie
Bertie Parker
Bill Hurlock
Bill Swanson
Aubrey McKen
Harmony Club Hosts Texas Day Program at Mrs Frost Home
Mrs William Frost entertained Harmony Club members yesterday afternoon at 2108 Hughes Street with the Texas Day Program. Mrs Jack Burgess assisted. A spring flower decor graced the rooms while Thomas Reid and several members performed numbers. Club singers presented Texas Our Texas during refreshments with a pink and white theme.
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William Frost
Harmony Club
Hughes Street
Jack Burgess
Lester Blakemore
Thomas Reid
R. C Martini
Jack Houser
Boone McReynolds
Otis Tralove
Walter Fuerman
Texas
Lyles Arrive in Brownwood En Route to Mexico City
Word from Brownwood reports Mr and Mrs Julian Knox Lyles arrived by air and are en route to Mexico City. They say the flight to Brownwood was fine. Mrs Lyles title prior to marriage was Miss Mary Nobles with the surname incomplete in the text.
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Brownwood
Julian Knox Lyles
Mexico City
How To Renew Blemished Furniture
How To Renew Blemished Furniture outlines a method to remove surface scratches and spots using No 00 steel wool soaked in LUSTRWAX. It advises rubbing gently, then buffing with a dry cloth and notes LUSTRWAX suits woodwork floors bathtubs enamel porcelain and autos. Available in 30c and 60c sizes from dealers.
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Lustawax
L T D Club Meeting At Mrs Baker’s Home
The L T D Club will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 30 at Mrs E E Baker’s home 602 Fairmont Street. All members are urged to attend.
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L. T. D. Club
E. E. Baker
Fairmont Street
Members Dance at Amarillo Country Club Event
The Amarillo Country Club hosts a members dance Saturday evening with dinner by reservation. Joe Norman and his orchestra provide the music as Mr and Mrs George McNeilus of Fort Worth visit Fort Worth friends at 800 Harrison Street in the Long home.
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Amarillo Country Club
Joe Norman
A Aft
George McNeilus
Fort Worth
C. E. Long
Harrison Street
See Grecian Influence in Spring Styles
Paris fashion reporters note a strong Greek influence in spring attire. Designers showcase long overhanging yokes, slim draperies, and straight overdressed bodices drawn from ancient archipelago styles. A navy crepe dress with pink flowers embodies the trend with pink bands and bow accents at the waist.
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Paris
Archipelago
Grecian fashion influences in Lanvin ensemble
The description highlights neo-Greek directoire style, navy blue Greek sandals, and a gold lame model by Jeanne Lanvin with Grecian draped lines. It notes a long bodice, softly gathered skirt, back train, and bolero knots, with frilled flared skirts echoing Grecian tunic design.
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Directoire
Jeanne Lanvin
Theater Hats Dominate Paris Evenings With Lace and Ribbon
Paris fashion notes say lace straw and ribbon hats define the correct evening en semble. Most hats are bonnet type with long sides and backs, flowers tucked near the face. Pink flowers on black hats reflect a leading dressmaker and milliner. Black satin hats with white gar pastimes are promoted by notable houses.
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Associated Press
Paris
Blotz Visitors From Rocky Ford Stop in Amarillo
Dr. B. B. Blotz and Mrs Blotz with daughter Edith from Rocky Ford Georgia visited G. A. Blotz at 2125 Monroe Street over the weekend. Edith spent two days in Clarendon visiting college friends. Laura Golden of Amarillo leaves for Salt Lake City for a summer vacation. Joe Morrow in Plainview yesterday for legal business. E H Caldwell of Brownfield with Business Men's Insurance Company motored into Amarillo.
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B. B. Blotz
Laura Golden
Amarillo
Salt Lake City
Local notes on residents and business moves in Breckenridge area
Breckenridge area notices list Bob Steen of Great West Marriage Endowment Association leaving for Littlefield on a business trip. George Kercher has joined Right Realty Company. C P Townsend returns to Dayton Ohio to work with Stone Realty. Mrs Bishop Dorfman opens a secretarial training school. G C Fairy relocates from Amarillo to Morse for summer ranch work. Mrs Evan Gant takes a position with Great West Marriage Endowment Association. F B Martin returns from Memphis and Childress trips. Miss Rachel Burgess in Vega on business. Miss Atha White returns to Borger to work for Panhandle Power and Light. John A Cavin family vacationing in Carlsbad New Mexico, with Mrs Cavin’s brother Ritter of Hereford. Sweden reports 1929 tobacco monopoly revenue of 71 920 000 kronor, up 6 000 000 from 1928.
Sumrall to Preach on Baptism at San Jacinto
Rev D D Sumrall will preach on Baptism at San Jacinto Baptist Church tomorrow evening at 8. After the sermon, candidates will be baptized by the church. The revival led to 40 to 50 new members and record attendance as the new building progresses toward completion in July.
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D. D. Sumrall
San Jacinto Baptist Church
San Jacinto
Sumrall Brothers
T. D. Sumrall
Film star recovering after appendicitis operation
Ken Maynard, film star and Western producer, rests comfortably in Hollywood hospital following an acute appendicitis operation. A brief note mentions the Vatican City flag as white and yellow with crossed keys and a triple tiara.
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Hollywood
Ken Maynard
Hollywood Hosiital
Vatican City
Trinity Church Property and New York Land Contests
An historical overview describes Trinity Church in New York, its estate battles with a claim by New York state, and the potential for land forfeiture. The vestry governs the property, which includes a grand facade and a graveyard with vast real estate value. The article notes high church rites and ritualism within services. It includes a snipped aside about gangsters and a Christmas absence.
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New York
Trinity
Broadway
Wall Street
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Six Declaration signers were physicians among immortals
Six of the men who signed the Declaration of Independence were medical doctors. The roster highlights physicians in the founding generation who balanced science and politics while shaping the birth of the United States.
Capudine Relief Promises Quick Nerve Pain Relief
Physicians describe headache as a cry of over taxed nerves. Capudine offers fast relief from neuralgic and rheumatic pains by soothing nerves with two teaspoonfuls in water. It contains no opiates and won’t upset the stomach. Available at drug stores in 30c and 60c sizes.
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Capuchineas
Lux Toilet Soap Ad Praises Star Skin Care
Alice White extols Lux Toilet Soap as the key to radiant skin liked by Hollywood stars. She notes close up lights reveal imperfections and claims 511 of 521 Hollywood actresses use Lux. European and Broadway stars are said to follow suit. readers are urged to order several cakes today.
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Hollywood
All Stars
Lux
Alice White
Luxury Such as You Have Found Only in Fine French Soaps
An advertisement touts luxury soaps with a refined French flair priced at 50 cents. The copy promises quality and elegance in a compact, affordable package.
California Vacation of a Lifetime
California offers a romantic Southwest escape with beaches, mountains, old missions, and seaside towns. Visitors can enjoy Hollywood Bowl concerts and outdoor sports with comfortable year round access and reasonable hotel rates.
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Hollywood
Pacific
Santa Monica
Beverly Hills
Pacific Ocean
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