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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1931
Page
5
Paris fashion notes show a shift from lounging trousers to negligees in the boudoir. Satin silk and lace negligees feature flat cut-out appliques, surplice necklines, wide sleeves, and hems clear of the floor. Velvet versions with trains may become popular later in the season.
Gordon R. O Neal, 40, faces a preliminary hearing in Dallas for the killing of Lawrence Vineyard, 35, who had been accused of assaulting O Neals 13 year old daughter. Vineyard was shot four times in a blacksmith shop, dying before aid arrived. O Neal said he learned of the alleged attack only days earlier and hunted Vineyard with a pistol after spotting him near his home. Deputy W D Walker had been seeking Vineyard on an assault charge filed by Mrs O Neale the girls mother.
Courthouse records show transfers including EF Sullivan et ux to D Preskitt for 1214.80 on Holland lots, Panhandle Improvement Co to F S Chapman for 2250, Van Pelt to Wood for 1 and 1, Van Pelt et ux to Wood for 1 on Holland water town blocks, and Turnley to Turnley for 10 with Wasson et ux to Turnley for 101 on J Hts sections. Vehicle registrations list Cole Norwood Goodnight TX Walter Irvin Inc Ford Coupe A H Elliston Hereford TX McCarty Motor Co Studebaker Sedan.
New York August 21. Mayor Walker's personal bookkeeper Russel T. Sherwood was sought for questioning by the legislative committee investigating city government. Samuel Seabury said Sherwood refused to appear and eluded subpoena servers for over a week. Attempts to reach him in Suffern New York failed. His sister said he was on vacation.
Sherwood declines to testify while Mayor Walker completes a European vacation return, signaling potential shifts in ongoing inquiries. Walker's return sets the stage for resumed discussions and possible new directions in the investigation.
Long Beach guests Logan McConnell and Donald Kleffman are hosted by Miss Rosemary Slover with an all night picnic at Wildwood on Tuesday. The event featured dancing games and midnight watermelon followed by a breakfast at Mrs William Pitmans home. Attendees include Navi Smith Mildred Fern McMillen Mary Luland Smith Elizabeth McMillen Mary Elizabeth Addams June Castleright Rosemary Slover and others. Additional social events for the visitors are planned.
The Mozart Society will mark its first anniversary this Saturday at 8 p.m. at 1222 Harrison Street, home of Mr. and Mrs. B. V. Blackwell. The event honors Miss Esther Johnson for her European successes and notes Amarillo’s privileged branch status of the Salzburg Society. A notable program is planned.
Paris couturiers feature an early fall ribbed material praised for its figure hugging fit in coats. The tightly woven fabric resembles stockings in texture and lends itself to stylish, versatile use.
Miss Dot Sherrill hosts the Merry Maiden Club at 11 West Eighth Avenue tonight at 8 for initiation services for four pledges. The pledges are Meta Gilbert Edith Renfro Mildred Damron and Helen Perry. All members urged to attend.
Miss Dorothy Williams hosted a Yeoman Club dinner dance at her home on South Florida Street. Flowers decorated the entertaining rooms while Mrs. J. H. Hartman gave a toast and Ralph Dykman delivered the after dinner talk. Attending guests included Mrs. J. H. Hartman, Miss Mary Harmon of El Paso, Miss Wilma Joseph, Mrs. Frank Davis, Miss Rena Wallace, Arthur Bennie, Debert Gustafason, Ordis Klein, Ralph Dykman.
London fashion notes show three diamond clips replacing a single ornament on women’s frocks. The clips are worn in varied arrangements, sometimes as a barrette on the cow neck area, other times with one on each side and the third centered on the back.
New York reports detachable collars on fall coats with a medium high standing design crossing the bust and buttoning to each belt side. The collars can be worn on cool days and removed when warm. The Un Voulez Club hosts a bridge party at Mrs. C. L s home.
Wylie Post and Harold Gatty planned to complete their flight to San Francisco after a Texas stop. They landed at Sweetwater, picking up Mrs. Post who had visited relatives. Post said he would not enter the National Air Races and would not attempt another around the world flight.
Vernon trip noted for J P Jones Bankers Life. Marlin Tex Aug 21 U P W F Doughty long illness dies former Texas public instruction superintendent. Survived by four brothers in Waco Chicago Hot Springs Ark San Francisco. son Walter Dallas. daughter Mrs Lucille Allen Lynchburg Va. wife Ettie Adler of Terrell.
Reader request for the 1931 fall fashions book demands 15 cents in silver or stamps sent to News and Globe 11 12 Sterling Place Brooklyn N Y.
Known preparation Kill-Ko claims tested by health and hospital authorities for years. It is described as a deadly gas reaching every nook and corner, harmless to humans, beasts, fowl or furniture. Sold in blue bottle by druggists or grocers in two sizes 50¢ and Toc.
Chevrolet Motor Corporation is in California for a two weeks vacation. Miss Mildred Carter of Oklahoma City is visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs R D Byers, 4106 Tyler Street. Miss Carter is Mrs Byers sister. Mr and Mrs G G Ordway of 2400 Harrison Street left this morning for New Mexico for several days.
The article states Sherwood served as the mayor’s personal bookkeeper for 15 years at the law firm of Biauvelt and Warren, handling bank accounts and income tax reports for Mayor Walker, with newspapers noting friends’ suggestions about his role.
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