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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1948
Page
7
Polk Street Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet tomorrow at 10 o'clock in a general business session. The executive board will convene at 9:30 o'clock.
Mrs. G. W. Bauder of Fort Collins, age about 100, has collected buttons since 1939. Her stash spans wood, rubber, stone pieces including Calamity Jane keepsakes and a Jesus likeness metal button valued around ten dollars. She recalls life in Deadwood, Switzerland origin, and the 19th century and earlier pieces, with campaign buttons and rare hand painted porcelain items.
NEA Fashion Editor notes fall bonnets draw inspiration from cat faces and Holbein portraits with bright felt colors and long velvet ribbons. Feathers dominate, from simulated egrets to maribou trims, shaping dramatic hats and coordinating muffs and stoles in rich tones like kohinoor gray and midnight blue velvet.
The Security Benefit Association held a business session at Rebekah Hall with president H. M. Britt in charge. An open meeting is set for Monday at 7:45 in the hall with L. R. Watkins of Topeka, Kansas presenting a 45 minute feature and a 30 minute hospital film. Officer elections are slated for Sept. 18.
Palo Duro Grove 2253 Woodmen Circle will hold a business session tomorrow at 8 PM in the IOOF Hall located at 312 4 East Fifth. The gathering aims to discuss routine lodge matters and upcoming activities.
Mrs. Ila Bocock of Lubbock announces the marriage of her daughter Nancy to James E. Moore of Fort Worth. The ceremony was at First Baptist Church in Lubbock with Rev. J R Grand officiating. Attendants were Miss Gwen Thompson and Jim Perkins. Mr. and Mrs. Moore reside at 826 Florida.
The Mexican customs service fixed 6.34 pesos per dollar for duties on U S imports, the first official rate since the peso’s devaluation. At 15.77 cents per peso, Browns ville observers see potential stabilization of the free peso.
Guam's police force expands to 134 officers and each village gains a dedicated marine policeman. The program places stronger regional coverage across communities and reinforces local law enforcement with aquatic policing capability.
New York experts argue babies show distinct personalities even in infancy. Dr Arnold Gesell describes Boy D at 8 to 24 weeks as quick, active, friendly, alert, and discriminating in reading his mother. Dr James Himes advises parents to guide with firm steps and minimal verbal questions.
The Newcomers Club hosted a dessert bridge at the San Jacinto Youth Center yesterday. Hostesses were Mesdames J. F. Hawkins W. E. Curry and W. C. Crowell. A benefit bridge party is planned for August 16 at 1 30 PM with 50 cent tickets supporting the Youth Center.
Paris milliners Simone Cange and Albauy lead a revival of the cloche hat once worn by flappers. Other houses echo the trend as 1948 fashion takes shape in Paris.
An advertisement touts Mercolized Wex Cream to reveal true skin beneath dull tanned looks. It urges use as directed and notes cosmetic counter availability, alongside a 1948 style note mentioning Albany fall hats concealing ears.
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