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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1946
Page
4
The piece notes the wrap as a key seasonal coat in resort and summer collections. Describes lengths from fingertip to skirt, diverse fabrics from rough to soft, and versatile two-piece sets that serve as dress or wrap. Highlights color, contrasting linings, and designer examples like Vera Maxwell and Claire McCardell.
Tonight lists skating at Jam Jar and YWCA venues from 6:30 to 4 o'clock with various groups including Security Benefit Association WOW Hall TUPSDAY LAiguilie Club and Girl Reserves. Notable meetings include Mrs WN Thompson at 1499 Van Buren and Amatillo lodge IOOF Hall with a 7:30 start for a Business Professional Women’s Club party.
Auxiliary members and clerks met in a joint session at the VFW Hall for a covered-dish supper and business talk. Officers elected include Mrs. Cc. W. Keith as auxiliary president and C. W. Keith as clerks president with Harry Hoover as vice president and other posts filled. next supper set for February 22 at the VFW Hall.
A newborn porcupine is larger than a newborn black Sear cub, highlighting surprising size differences among young mammals. The comparison notes the porcupine’s more robust frame at birth.
Mrs. F. J. Bingham hosted the Economy Home Demonstration Club Friday. Members reviewed the constitution and by-laws, adopted proposed changes, and collected fees for the Maggie W. Barry Scholarship Fund. A covered-dish luncheon followed.
Members of the Tenth Avenue Methodist Church enjoyed a monthly social and business meeting in the church parlor. Mrs. S. R. Hutto presided over the discussion followed by games and refreshments. The next social is planned for February 7 at the church.
Sew N Sew Club members exchanged Pollyanna gifts at a Friday meeting at Mrs J B Hudgins home 1828 Taylor Sewing and refreshments were served to Mesdames Coffey McPherson Parrack Clay Buccola Hudgins Warren a new member Mrs Lee Viall and guest Mrs Daiby Morris The next meeting will be February 8 at 1 30 in Mrs W B Parrack s home 212 A East Thirteenth
Nada Kraigher, a Yugoslav Partisan veteran and Red Cross delegate, describes women’s postwar gains including voting rights, equal pay, and leadership roles. She notes men’s mixed reactions and the enduring impact of wartime labor on gender norms.
The Amarillo Philharmonic Orchestra’s third 1945 46 season concert will be Tuesday evening February 5 at the Municipal Auditorium. Tickets go on sale February 4 at Southwestern Service Co Fifth and Polk. Guest pianist Wendene Wilson Shoupe will perform pieces by Wagner and Liszt.
A weekend crime report describes Keith Shoe Shop burglary at 422 Taylor with about $5 and a purse taken through a rear door. Police were told Saturday night a youth snatched a purse from Mrs. Etta Davis on Polk Street, valued around $3.50.
A compact notice promoting the News-Globe want ads invites readers to use the service for help renting property or buying and selling items, with a contact phone number 6262.
Mrs. Howard Elliott at 313 Alabama hosted the Golden Chain Club of Rebekah Lodge 222 with co hostess Mrs. Ann Chamberlain. Priscilla Stover was elected reporter. The group played bridge and 42 and shared refreshments. The next meeting will be Feb 22 at 7 30 pm hosted by Ruth Rae Hughes at 319 North Buchanan with Priscilla Stover assisting. The note also mentions U S soybeans production surpassing Manchuria.
Embroider with a peacock motif for bedspreads Pattern 895 offers a 15x18 transfer and 3 2 x 15 inch motifs. Send fifteen cents to AMARILLO GLOBE Needlecraft Dept New York for pattern and catalog 1946 edition with 112 illustrations for crochet knitting quilts and more.
A new Home Demonstration Club organized under Mrs. T. H. Rodgers held its meeting at Mrs. Nay Hale’s home at 3810 East Eleventh. Officers elected include President Mrs. O. P. Simmons and Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Richard Killian. The club will meet February 28 at 2 o’clock at Mrs. Tom Bowles’s home, 4008 East Eleventh.
Amarillo PEO Council will hold a 9 30 morning business session Tuesday at Mrs J S Fischer 2117 Monroe. From 10 to 12 members of Chapter AI will host a coffee for all council members at Mrs L E Mason 2114 Monroe.
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Ross of 2123 Jackson were feted at a surprise birthday supper Friday evening by the Rebekah Lodge with 27 guests attending.
Foundation lines for the student activities center building at Amarillo College were to be run this afternoon. The work was scheduled to begin at 2 o clock. Harold Walsh architect, E R Goforth contractor, George Waddill business manager of the school district and various others were involved.
School board members were to be present for the first work. Excavation for foundation work is scheduled to begin within a few days. The building will be completed within approximately three months. Contract price is $23,933.
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