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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1948
Page
9
Dorothy Roe notes a shift toward old-fashioned, Victorian inspired styles in college shops with blue jeans remaining the everyday uniform. For dates and weekends, wool dresses, suits, stoles, and plaid skirts appear, while back fullness skirts and color coordinated two fabric sets lead the fall mood.
The article describes new apparel including a fly-front cardigan and a washable sweater knit in shrink resistant yarn. It notes the favorite college coat in loose warm lo coat or full-back with zip-in alpaca or fur lining, and mou ton or muskrat fur coats among northern colleges with dyed moutons in navy gray or green trending on campus.
Members of the Philathea Class from San Jacinto Baptist Church met in a business session last evening at Mrs H C Brown’s home 211 Fairmont After the business they enjoyed a social hour and refreshments with Mesdames Obie Wright Fred Randolph Willis Brooks Charles Moore Orbin Carroll C F Pamplin Guy Virden and Miss Coyla Prosser attending
Wanda Lillian Ferguson wed C. G. Randklen of Everett Washington in a Fresno home ceremony conducted by Rev. Myron Webb. The bride wore an aqua suit with white accessories as Mr. Randklen, employed by Southern Pacific, rebuilds a San Joaquin River bridge. The couple resides in Fresno.
Advertisement for sewing pattern 4789 in sizes 2 through 10. Describes a petticoat dress with tulle and eyelet trims, easy to sew with complete illustrated instructions. Includes yardage for sizes and order details from Amarillo Globe Pattern Dept. 243 West 17th St New York NY. Circulation emphasizes a catalog from Anne Adams with a 15 cent extra price.
Tonight the Woman's Auxiliary to the Railway Mail Association hosts a family picnic at San Jacinto Park at seven. Saturday features a Story Hour for Children at Amarillo Public Library at three.
Bonita Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will hold a Sunday evening picnic at 6 30 on the east side of San Jacinto Park. Members and families are urged to bring basket suppers and attend.
Woman's Page notes Miss Hattie Mae Wood, soon to wed Alvin A. Bush, was feted at a miscellaneous shower by Mrs. Fred Fegel and Mrs. Bill Lane at 1314 Rosemont. Pink asters, white Marconis daisies and a wishing well theme framed gifts and entertainment by Miss Joan Harris and Miss Donna Amberger.
The Happy Hour Sewing Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Johnni Fonti's home 400 Houston. Members and guests included Mesdames Allen Dickerson Thrasher Jensen Granger Inman and Rufus McDowell. A covered-dish luncheon is planned for August 19 at 12 at Mrs. W. G Allen's home 313 Louisiana.
Paris critics applauded Christian Dior as he shortened skirts to mid-calf to two inches below the kneecap marking a new trend in the 1949 fall season. Designers showcased angular silhouettes with layered stiff flaps and winged shoulders evoking a distinctive Dior look.
The first state unemployment compensation act in the United States took effect in Wisconsin on July 1 1934 establishing a new system of benefits for workers facing job loss managed under state authority and funding.
The Daughters' Unit started a baby quilt at the VFW Hall in the VFW meeting. The quilt will be sent to the VFW Home in Eaton Rapids Michigan for widows and orphans. Refreshments served to Kay Boydston Bobbie Baker Jeannie Collins Linda Grimes Mikie Vogel Alynda Hudspeth Bethine Smith Beverly Hamilton Mrs Hedwig Eaton and Mrs Alma Jeane Vogel. A party is planned for August 19 at 10 o'clock in the VFW Hall.
The Baptist Church women’s mission group held a monthly session on Wednesday morning. Mrs. T. C. Todd gave the devotional, Mrs. O. Stephens sang, and Rev. J. D. Horton spoke on Rural Missions highlighting a new phase of mission work among Southern Baptists.
A rural church society discussed building needs and announced that its luncheon meetings will resume in September, outlining plans to help communities determine adequate facilities.
The Pleasant Valley Christian Church Woman's Council held a Wednesday morning session with Mrs. L. O. Biggers presiding. Mrs. W. A. Crull led the devotional and Mrs. Jack Jerman spoke on the World Call. Attendees included Mesdames Biggers Neely Armstrong Gibson Crull Bingham Aurouze Harris King Jerman Ogden. The next meeting is set for August 18 at 9 o'clock.
New fires were lighted in their hearths by the ancient Aztec Indians of Mexico when the new year began.
An observation describes the yolk held aloft within a shell by fine strands attached at both ends, resembling a hammock hung between supports.
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