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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1948
Page
7
NEA staff writer describes fall carpet trends with vibrant new designs and textures. Improvements in weaving and yarn dyeing create three dimensional effects. Axminster rugs feature large dallies patterning. Mauresque yarns mimic shag surfaces, while nylon pile and Wilton-type weaves offer durability and easy care. Metallic threads add sparkle.
Dorothy Dix counsels a reader who debates marrying a 29 year old with poor debt and drinking habits, noting that promises to reform rarely hold. In a second letter a soldier laments a spendthrift wife and possible desertion as he plans to save for a business, warning wives’ spending was common after wartime allotments.
Non fabric floor coverings strive for costly effects at moderate prices. One inlaid linoleum pattern faithfully imitates early American wood planking with grain and coloring so authentic that the eye may be fooled into thinking it is real. The price is only a fraction of the original.
A reader asks Miss Dix for marriage guidance as a schoolteacher seeking a husband. The answer cites Horace Greeley’s nationwide tip to go West, noting the West's abundance of young men with marital intentions.
The Beryl Needle Club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. IL V. Smith’s 1317 East Sixth home. Mrs J J Se l joined as a new member while members such as Mesdames H H Belles E C Brown Willis Hill Frank Davis Bill Bogard Frank Gordon W D Beistle Frank Johnston and guest Mrs A Lane Ellison of Shreveport La attended. A covered-dish luncheon is planned for next week Thursday at 11:30 in Mrs. Frank Gordon’s home 4233 West Twelfth.
Illinois farmers accounted for roughly one sixth of the nation’s limestone tonnage spread on farms in 1947. The figure reflects widespread agricultural limestone use aimed at improving soil pH and crop yields, indicating Illinois’ prominent role in nationwide soil treatment practices during the postwar period.
Members of the Philathea Class at the First Baptist Church were guests at Mrs. Guy Bailey’s home 142 Wayside. President Mrs. Trenton Davis led the session and formed a nominating committee with Mrs. Glair Jones as chairman. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Davis assisted by Mrs. Bailey and others.
Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies Aid met in the Parish Hall at 1800 Harrison with vice-president Mrs Ed Otting presiding. Rev Martin J Hartenberger led a devotional on the role of women today and a study on Flower Arranging in the Home and Church. Plans were made for the fall zone rally at Friona and hall renovations. social hour hosted by Mrs V Walda and Mrs James Walker. twenty one members attended.
Miss Wilma Dutton bride elect of Frank Spann was honored at a surprise party by Mary Holmes and Frances Vaughan at 1811 Harrison. After supper she received gifts in lingerie as Braniff city ticket office staff guests.
Mrs. J. L. Edwards of Lefors announces the engagement of her daughter Cecelia to Glenn G. Geneva, grandson of Mrs. A. E. Hamm of 600 Florida. No wedding date has been set.
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