University and Austin Notes Highlights From Campus Socials
Zeta Tau Alpha hosted a formal tea at the Austin pantry club honoring alumnae and patrons. Grace Hell students organized a dance with a patriotic theme and hosts include Dororthy Ferree, Gerdine Massie, and Marguerite Dorsett among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority
Austin Pantry Club
Marjorie Neely
Amarillo
Raty
Grace Hell
Rothy Ferree
Geraldine Massie
Floydada
Warren Jeffus
Plainview
Prentiss Hyder
Mphis
Lloyd King
Canadia
Delta Theta Phi
Country Club
Bert Wilburn
Blue Moon
Wichta Falls
D. A. Bonner
Dathart
Rip Underwood
A A A W Tournament Prizes Attract Amarillo Event
The Amarillo Branch of the American Association of University Women announced prizes for its third annual Saturday tournament. Top awards included an oil painting by Hunsley's Inc for first bridge prize and a table lamp from Southwest Public Service for the first 42 prize. Additional prizes ranged from a percolator to perfume and gift items from local shops, awarded to several community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
American Association of University Women
Latney Barnes
Hunsley’s, Inc
J. O. Holland
Southwest Public Service Company
F. E. Miller
Williams’ Hardware
Bob Johnson
Lustre
Hounsley’s, Inc
QO. Wolflin
Charie Chaplin’s Wife Describes Grammar Struggles and Plans
Mrs. Charlie Chaplin, Lita, recalls teaching Charlie grammar and English rules, noting his difficulty with subjects and predicates. She discusses reading Napoleon biographies, Dickens, and a hope to study music with her mother, while awaiting changes at the Chaplin mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Chaplin
Dan Thomas
NEA Service
Hollywood
Calif
Charlie Chaplin
Chaplin
Beverly Hills
Liza Gray Chaplin
Charlie
Comic Artist's Mansion
Lita Chaplin
Mother
Paris
NEA
Lita Grey Chaplin
Napoleon
Miami Beach dealer confesses accidental killing of financier
George Colburn, 36, a Miami Beach real estate dealer, confessed to killing Millhorne Woolsey, 76, former New York financier, claiming the death occurred after his vision was blinded by a newspaper. He drove on, fearing a holdup, then hid the body and later told his mother. Police traced the case to an extortion attempt on Colburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Miami
Fla
George Coburn
Miami Beach
Millhorne Woolsey
New York
Colburn
Woolsey
Village Vendors and Charity Event Highlights
A list of local shops and ladies with gift items includes Nunnallys candy boxes from City Drug Mrs Murdock and Mrs Herndon two pound boxes from Brown Cracker and Candy and City Drug. Acker beauty parlor offers a $15 permanent wave. At afternoon close Brown Cracker and Candy provided punch and wafers for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nunnally
City Drug
Murdock
Brown Cracker and Candy Company
L. B. Herndon
C. L. Tolfson
Oriental Shop
W. H. Cargile
O. W. Crick
Acker's
A. Cadwallader
White & Kirk
Potter
B. S. Arnold
Bungalow Grocery
J. W. Crudgington
Elizabeth Linen
Angora Embroidery for Spring Tailored Suits
Sets of organdie collars cuffs and vestees are embroidered in angora wool for use with tailored spring suits.
Hip Drapery in New Afternoon Frocks Fashion Trend
The latest afternoon frocks favor hip drapery with shirring or pleating. Designers use self material to sculpt a fuller hip silhouette, creating a soft, flowing line.
Eton Ensembles Appeal for School Childwear
Short packet and straight little dress styles gain favor for school children from first to sixth grade. The practical uniforms emphasize ease of wear and neat appearance. School authorities note these outfits suit daily activities and classroom use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eton
Self Trimmings Match Gown Color For Smart Dress
The article stresses the need for trimmings to precisely match the gown color. It advises using self material for trimmings to achieve a polished, stylish look. The guidance reflects fashion values of exact coordination and refined sewing choices.
Adoption Trends Favor Girl Babies Over Boys
Report notes adopters show preference for girl infants while boys are chosen less often and later in the process.
Sunflower Kansas EmbLEM Defended in Legislature
Topeka residents rally as a Kansas legislator bills the sunflower as a noxious weed. The 24 year old state flower status is cited while protesters insist the emblem honors frontier history and Kansas agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
International News Service
Topeka
Kareny
Webber
Kaneae
Kansee
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University and Austin Notes
Marguerite Dorsett
Plainviewpent
Giddings
G. W. Field
R. H. Dorsett
Central
Mexico
School of Business Administration
E. M. Carter
Louis Mosely
Lubbock
Dan Moody
University
W. H. Bledsoe
Archie Par
Senators’ Wives Card Club
Stephen F. Austin
Laredo
Mrs. Bledsoe
Senator Bledsoe
Mrs. Satterwhite
Mr. Satterwhite
Mischa Levitski
Choral Club
Rudolph Schevill
University of California
Durwood Albert Bonner of
Dalhart
Delta Theta Phi Fraternity
Herbert Next
L. J. van Sickle
Childress
Europe
The
Texas Ranger
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
James G. McKinnon
University of Prague
University of Texas
Sigma Chi
Dickens
Edwin McMurray
Lita
Kasia Mahoney
Supreme Court of New York
McLaughlin
Cohoes
Kasia
Eveykhurigd
the Oriental Shop
Westoffice
East 7Th ST
Amaryllis Minton
Gene Stratton Porter
Mission Theater
Lulu Phillips
Marinello
Miss Phillips
McComb Beauty Parlor
Oliver Rukle
Souuthwestern
Ani
Port Worth
Texas
Pot Worth
Denver
Fort Worth
Daggett
Panhandle
Silvertone
Miel0dain
Flepular
Virginia Hart
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