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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1929

Page

4

Woman Archaeologist To Explore Rhodesia Ruins For Solomon Mines

English archaeologist Gertrude Caton-Thompson sails to Rhodesia to study Zimbabwe ruins near Solomon's Mines legend. She will work with Mabel Norrie and Katherine Kenyon to examine site origins dates and builders under British Association guidance. The Rhodesia findings spark renewed American interest in the fabled treasures and ancient civilizations.

Associated Press New York Mies Gertrude Caton-Thompson Rhodesia Africa Zimbabwe H. Rider Haggard Sheba Caton-Thompson Adam Renders A. S Acropolis Theodore Bent David Solomon Gertrude Caton-Thompson British Association For the Advancement of Science Mabel Norrie Katherine Kenyon British Museum

jeweled straps adorn gown worn by Miss Hallie Stiles

The Paris collection features heavily jeweled straps by Worth admired by Miss Hallie Stiles. She bought a black velvet gown with long side panels ending in tulle bands to take to New York. A jeweled shoulder ornament forms a strap with a crystal ring brilliants and emeralds, while the other shoulder has a ordinary strap.

Paris Worth Hallie Stiles New York Joan

Business Women Plan Conference in Amarillo

Registration runs 12 to 2 in Amarillo hotel lobby ahead of the First District Texas Federation of Business and Professional Women conference. The main session starts at 2 in the Round Up room, with a banquet at 3 honoring state officers, followed by a Sunday breakfast at 9 at the CapitoL hotel dining room.

Texas Federation of Business and Professional Women Amarillo Capito

Educational Group Will Have Meeting

The AAUW educational group will meet Saturday at 2 30 PM in the Women's delay rooms. Mrs T S Elizey will discuss The Desire For Independence In Adolescent Children. All members urged to attend.

The American Association of University Women T. S. Elizey

Amarillo Eastern Star Chapter Sets Tuesday Meeting

The Amarillo chapter 787 of the Order of Eastern Star will not meet tonight and will hold a Tuesday 7:30 PM session at the Masonic Temple.

Amarillo Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Mrs. E. R. Glass Sings at T. E. L. Class Meeting

Mrs. E. R. Glass will sing at the regular meeting of the T. E. L. class of the First Baptist church Sunday morning at 9 45 o clock. She will be accompanied by Mrs. Harry Wheeler. All members are urged to attend.

E. R. Glass First Baptist Church Harry Wheeler Anake

Bridal gowns return to prewar elegance in Paris

Paris reports a revival of long trains and lavish wedding finery as brides favor formal styles over short modern cuts. Short haired brides grow tired of the new look while feminism appears in bridal costumes, with extended under trains and cloud veils restoring old lavish customs.

Barbara Beaufor Associated Press Paris

Local Society News and Fashion Notes Highlight Spring Bridal Gowns

Mrs. W. J. Whitsel returns to Canadian after visiting friends. Mrs. Harold Hasting visits her parents in Amarillo. Mrs. Hugh Craig improves after flu. Virginia Steine, four, ill but improving. Paris era sees train styles shifting to voluminous gowns and cap fashions. Princess Francoise’s spring marriage gown is described, with Worth designers already at work. A radio advance, So-A-Tonic, from National Radio Advertising, Inc. debuts with Maytag programs broadcast from 50 stations nationally and in Canada.

Paris Juliette Francoise of Guise Christopher Greece Denmark Worth Anne House of Guise Apulia Brussels Grams KDKA Pittsburgh KYW Chicago National Radio Advertising, Inc Federal Radio Commission Maytag Company United States Canada Courtney Ryley Cooper

Maytag Sponsors New Kind Broadcast

Maytag, the Newton Iowa washer maker, launches an entirely new radio broadcasting method in a nationwide rollout. The January 11 report notes the system promises fresh thrills for radio audiences across regions as Maytag debuts its innovative approach.

Maytag New Kind Globe New York Maytag Company Newton Iowa

Mrs Courtney visits Fort Worth daughter and Dallas beauty work

Mrs Helen Courtney of the Peacok Beauty Shoppe returned from Fort Worth where she entered her daughter in school and also did beauty work in Dallas. Mrs E H Lourett of Waco visits Mr and Mrs Ted Blackburn. Harry Myers of Lubbock spent Thursday in the city. Guy A Carlander and his mother Ella D Carlander returned from Minneapolis after visiting Lester Carlander. Mrs Carl Sutton recovers from illness. Morton Lambert returns home this weekend from New York City buying trip. Las Amigas of First Baptist church will hold its regular meeting Sunday evening at 6 15 all members urged to be

Helen Courtney The Peacock Beauty Shoppe Fort Worth Dallas E. H. Lourett Waco Ted Blackburn Harry Myers Lubbock Guy A. Carlander Ella D. Carlander Minneapolis Lester Carlander Carl Sutton Morton Lambert New York City Las Amigas First Baptist Church

Record Attendance Goal Mentioned For Event

The article notes a goal of 28 for a record attendance and invites visitors. It reports Mrs. Allen Clifford returning to work at J C Penney after flu illness and Mrs. W E Goodloe returning from Maud Oklahoma with her daughter Mrs Ouida Miner. Fred Frenn of J C Penney also had flu illness and stayed home.

Bandits Loot Taxicab Gems Worth 76375 In Chicago

Two bandits robbed six occupants of a taxicab in Chicago today, taking jewels and furs valued at 76375 before ordering the victims from the cab and fleeing. The victims include Dr Frank E Pierce and Mrs Pierce, Mr and Mrs Luther Hammond, both from Chicago, and Mr and Mrs H Murphy of Detroit.

Associated Press Chicago Frank E. Pierce Pierce Luther Hammond Gold Coast H. Murphy Detroit

Grouping of Power Systems Is Proposed

The United Corporation formed by Morgan interests plans eastern power system grouping worth about 2 billion with capital of 260 million to acquire minority stakes in United Gas Improvement, Public Service Corporation of New Jersey and Mohawk Hudson Power.

Associated Press New York Eastern Power Systems United Corporation Morgan J. P. Morgan and Company Drexel and Company Bonright and Company, Inc United Gas Improvement Company

Rail extension in Jones County approved

Austin news reports the Hamlin and Northwestern Railway Company authorized to build 10 miles of standard gauge freight railway from Hamlin in Jones County into Stonewall County. Capital stock is $10,000. Construction approved yesterday under the company charter.

Associated Press Austin Hamlin Jones County Stonewall County Hamlin and Northwestern Railway Company

No, but my boyfriend has bought a baby model auto

A humorous line from Everybody's Weekly notes a woman questions dieting while a partner buys a baby model car. The anecdote uses playful banter to reflect social norms about body image and gifts.

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Georgette Hollywood East Sixth Bennie Solnick Mer Woolworth’s Solomon’s BY Adelaide Kerr Stiranghit Iparis Eastern Star Randal Drug Co Polk ST Uthura Semple Malden Mas W. J. Whitsel Canadian Harold Hasting Spearman Mrs. L. O. Thompson Amarillo Hotel Hugh Craig Polk Street Virginia Steine Freida Steine Hughes Street Speedy Motorcycle Delivery Service Lambert Pharmacal Co St. Louis I-P Aumarillo Texas Zenith Southwestern. Tee Company
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