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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1931
Page
7
Mary Holden and Mrs. George Clark stroll in black and white outfits as they prepare for autumn. Long bobs curl from beneath white crocheted hats while Printed Chiffons Enjoy Newport Vogue appears as the season’s style guide.
A new Amarillo booklet will be ready for distribution within a week, with about 25 pages of information on farming, manufacturing, wholesale oil and gas, transportation, tourism, and recreation in the Panhandle region. Five thousand copies will be shared with chambers of commerce statewide. contact available for more details.
Guest day at Hillcrest Country and Golf Club featured golf and bridge activities. Mrs. Louise Davis topped bridge. Miss Marion Page and Mrs. E. M. Ratcliff placed high in bridge and golf respectively. Luncheon followed with many members and guests in attendance.
Washington August 6 A brooch with a miniature of an ancestor, ideally a famous great grandfather, appears as a new wedding trend. These keepsakes, worn by brides on satin and chiffon gowns, can cost up to 500 dollars and may rise with precious stones.
The Junior Band will present a concert this evening at Amarillo College of Music at 8 o clock. Prizes will honor students with the most hours devoted to practice in the past four weeks. Advanced pupils will perform solos and younger players will showcase summer progress. The band formed after school closed and several members have shown notable progress. The public is invited. Om
The Will A Miller Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy will host a picnic in Ellwood Park Friday at 5 pm. Confederate Veterans will be guests of honor and the chapter urges all members to attend promptly for an enjoyable program.
Mrs I L Patterson returns from Bern Alabama with her father’s body who died in Amarillo on July 9. Mr and Mrs H R Bolander and son of Reno Nevada visit the Bolanders at 206 Mississippi. Mr and Mrs John C Joysias of New York City spend this week with Mr and Mrs Hugo Loewenstern at 2218 Hayden. Mrs R L Loop and daughters Marie and Jeanne leave for Houston after visiting Mrs Platt. Mrs H G Baucum at 704 Jackson hosts sister Nettie Curry and nephew Douglas Curry of San Marcos. Miss Julia Brown of Dallas visits I D Cole at 2606 Ong. Mr and Mrs A K Schoolar visit relatives in Dallas Cooper and Paris. Mrs J H Coker and daughter Evelyn Rue Coker of Dallas spend the summer at Lucerne Apartments.
Mrs. Lee Lewis entertained the Q. O. C. Club at her home 905 Parker Street on Thursday afternoon with a green and white color motif. High scorers were Mrs. M. L. Carlson and Mrs. Roy Chase, seated guests included Mrs. Alfred Bushong and others.
Mrs G W Camp hosts the Blue Bonnet Needle Club at her residence 317 East Twentieth Avenue Friday afternoon at 2 30 o clock. The event invites members to gather for sewing and socializing in a neighborhood setting.
Meetings for Friday include Will A. Miller U D C picnic at Ellwood Park at six. Unity Study Club Room 9 Green Building presents Lessons in Truth at ten. Pajarito Bridge Club hosted by Mrs W Birge Patricia Ann Tea Room at noon. Blue Bonnet Needle Club hosted by Mrs G W Camp at 317 East Twentieth Avenue at 2 30.
Newport fashion notes mid summer as pajamas become practical beach wear. The piece visits stylish pajama trousers, white linen sets, blue crepe separates, and charming color combos. It mentions European travelers, socialites, and a rumored wedding amid glossy resort life.
The Study Club held its first regular meeting at 501 Belleview Street. Mrs Grace A Rich presented A paper on The Government of Soviet Russia and Frankie Gober spoke on The German Situation. Dr Evelyn Powers discussed Gang Rule Cause and Effect. Members present included Ruthelle Bacon Elizabeth Booth Cleo Bradley Mildred Buthker Ethel Caldwell Gladys Davis Winfred Ehrlick Gertrude Foraker Frankie Gober Pearl
The passage notes many Newport ladies wearing striking hats, especially Mrs Oliver Harriman who favors black and white designs and large hats that frame her features. It praises her standout picture hat and notes a vogue for covered shoulders in day and evening wear while mentioning slimmer armhole finishes in sports frocks.
A list of attendees is provided for the upcoming gathering at the home of Mrs. Bessie Landis located at 2028 Ong Street. The meeting highlights include participation by Hammond, Mrs. Hallie Harper, Mrs. Eileen King, Mrs. Bessie Landis and others, with several Miss and Mrs. followed by professional titles.
Paris dispatch reports pleats, once common in early summer fashion, yielding to short flares. Many new frocks feature fitted hip lines reaching halfway to the knee before breaking into modified flares.
Washington Aug 6 Miss Belle Sherwin president of the national league of women voters enjoys rest and recreation at her country estate Winden near Cleveland Ohio during the summer period.
An advertisement extols Calotabs for purifying the system and boosting health. It asserts doctors endorse purification as foundation of health and recommends a weekly or biweekly course to activate liver kidneys stomach and bowels with trial and family package pricing.
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