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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1942
Page
3
Alicia Hart explains a regular facial routine to lift spirits and improve skin. She describes daily cleanses for smoky environments, weekly pro facials, and homemade masks using honey or eggs. The guide covers dry and oily skin, rinsing with warm and cold water, neck care, and applying moisturizer for better makeup.
The Dallas branch of the Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot seeks southwestern plants to make uniforms and undergarments for WAACs including baggy bloomers, olive drab panties, jackets, shirts, skirts, and pajamas. The article notes khaki dominates winter and summer dress, with specific items such as ray on stockings and a single khaki cap, plus two piece pajamas for WAACS. Captain H H Overton heads the effort and emphasizes a practical, khaki wardrobe for women in service.
Numerous clubs and church groups hold Christmas parties and meetings across Amarillo with venues on Tyler and Crockett streets. Scheduled events include PEO chapters, sororities, ladies clubs, and a Philharmonic concert at Municipal Auditorium with times from 12:30 to 8 o clock.
The Dr. Shelton class of the First Christian Church met for officer installation and a social hour in the church parlor Friday afternoon. Mrs. FE. M. Mirick presided as officers were named for 1943 including President H. A. Shaw and treasurer Della King. The program featured a Christmas story Star in the East and gifts were given to a welfare organization.
The Home Arts Club gathered at Mrs. C O Hess 2121 Monroe Street for a Christmas party. Members wrapped gifts for Veterans Hospital patients in red white and blue tissue with a V symbol. A Christmas Story was shared and lunch served with holly corsages on each plate. Gift exchanges occurred as the house was decorated in Christmas green. Attendees included Mesdames Elder Ratcliff Mercer Rose Betson Laseter Terry Ferguson Rushmer Hess Ellis McKay.
Do not attend the Amarillo College auditorium tonight for a play only a dress rehearsal is scheduled. The Amarillo College Players directed by Don Clark are finalizing their comedy Out of the Frying Pan for Wednesday and Thursday performances, changed from the original Monday and Tuesday dates to avoid a clash with the Philharmonic concert.
Velma Key and Pred 8. Brown were married at 7 15 PM Saturday by Justice of the Peace J D Cazzell. Attendant J M Posey, Hereford, lifelong friend of the groom. The bride, daughter of E C Hughes of Slaton, will reside at 714 North Pierce Street in Amarillo until the husband’s army assignment. The groom departs today for service.
The Junior Harmony Club met at Helen Montgomery's home on Tuesday December 8 for a candlelight service to initiate new members. Virginia Vogel performed Beethoven Sonata No. 36 and Jo Huckleby sang You Are the Pool of Quiet ness and A Wish. Frances Overturf presided as pledges repeated the creed and received corsages.
Tynetta Wilson Lu Anna Beattie and Caroline Clark attend a New Century Club event. Members present include Autry Lucy Mae Ratliff Timmye Evelyn Berg Voxel Ruth Wise Overturf Marie Bennett Lanelle Ledbetter and Mrs J E Montgomery sponsor. Guests were Mrs Martini Mrs Mc Laughlin and Miss Huckleby. The club plans a Christmas party at 2 30 Tuesday afternoon at Mrs J H Floreys 1101 Taylor Street. Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority meets tonight at 7 30 in the Federation Club Rooms. The hummingbird is the smallest bird and does not sing.
Two home demonstration clubs announce Christmas parties for Wednesday afternoon. The River Road Club will host at 2 PM at Mrs. W B Gilbert’s home with Mrs. Billy Gilbert as hostess. The Pleasant Valley Club plans its party at Mrs. H J Pankratz’s at 335 River Drive with gift exchanges.
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