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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1930
Page
6
The item notes clothing suited for town and resort wear, highlighting circular skirt cuts and low styles. It also recounts Clara Longworth's start in French at age eight in a Cincinnati private school run by the French consul's wife, with a system that allowed speaking French in class.
Miss Nida Martin, bride-elect of Roy Adams of Akron, Ohio, was honored at a surprise linen shower hosted by Mrs C C Cunningham and the O W Club. She arrived from Phoenix where she led the Arizona Republican women’s department, en route to her Saturday wedding in Akron. The gathering featured flowers, linen gifts, and a social reception with local guests.
Miss Marjorie Red, 1400 Pierce Street, returned home yesterday after months abroad with Miss Edith Ellis in Neotsee Oregon. She visited Miss Rose Daniels in Portland and friends in Washington, toured California, and saw aunt Mrs. C. M. Bishop in Denver. The countess is noted for bilingual literary pursuits among Americans in France.
Mr and Mrs A E Womble and son Edwin with Richard Garner and Mrs Will Peetree of Oklahoma City plus Mr and Mrs Clyde Ong of Plainview depart for two weeks fishing in the New Mexico mountains. Mrs C M Jarrell and sister Miss Victory of Denton leave for two weeks in Colorado and nearby areas. Miss Louise Evans leaves for two weeks in the New Mexico and Colorado mountains. Miss Margaret Boulware, secretary to W A McIntosh, leaves Saturday for Hot Springs Ark, returning Sept 1. Mrs J M Hartsik, visiting her mother Mrs Rebecca Yarbrough of 400 Tennessee Street, returns to Drumright Okla after accompanying her home.
August 19 marks birthdays of Eleanor Boardman born 1900 in Philadelphia and Agnes Strickland born 1796, with notes on Boardman rising from model to vaudeville to silent film star and Strickland’s Lives of the Queens of England. Jane Leaded mystic listed as born 1704.
The Amarillo Country Club hosts a Ladies Day event this Thursday with a Scotch foursome at 10 o'clock. Winners receive trophies and a luncheon will be served at 1 o'clock at the club.
Washington reports Mrs Frank T Hines wife of Major General Hines chief of the Veterans Bureau wore an afternoon costume of rose and white printed crepe with beige hat and matched gloves. The note on attire contrasts subtly, reflecting formal wear for an official portrait or event.
The Theta Club held the first in a series of summer rush events entertaining about 25 rushees with a swimming party at Amarillo Country Club and breakfast at Mrs. C R Garner’s home in Orange. Hostesses included Mrs. Balick and a long list of society members as marigold decorations and black and gold accents highlighted the scene.
The Queen Esther Club, slated to meet Thursday at Mrs. George Stapleton’s home 1109 Polk Street, has been postponed indefinitely. A new meeting date will be announced.
New York report from Deauville highlights fall fashion with warm weather keeping top coats light. Descriptions cover double breasted coats with belts, raglan woollens, silk scarves worn inside collars, and various hat styles. The look emphasizes white and navy tones, soft tweedlike woollens, and white antelope shoes in brown or black.
At Deauville stylish women favor subtle silhouettes, inch by inch, avoiding over elaboration. Daytime looks emphasize small patterned crepes and bolero one piece dresses reminiscent of Patou, with belted or bloused bodices to soften lines.
A hot weather consumer ad urges Calotabs as the remedy to purge stomach and intestines to prevent fever and chills. It warns against weak laxatives like candy or syrup and claims Calotabs purify the system, reducing illness risk and easing heat stress. Sold in 35 and 10 sizes at drug stores.
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