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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1949
Page
9
Aged readers spotlight a stylish square dancer Jon See and a revival of the swing-your-partner style. The piece notes a special costume for the well-dressed square dancer and hints at a broader cultural revival boosting attendance and flair in social dancing across venues.
The nation embraces square dancing with Monday nights at New York’s Stork Club and Hollywood venues. Dancers favor calico and gingham gowns with full skirts, often matching outfits for couples. Dallas hosted the world’s largest square dance last fall with 8,000 on the floor. Patterns and fabrics revive grandmotherly styles as women craft their own frocks and matching shirts.
Chaplain M A Lively reviewed TA Goddess to God at yesterday afternoon's AAUW Book Review Group gathering in the home of Mrs. Troy Jones. Mrs. Ralph Ater presided, with hostesses assisting. Tea was served at a lace table with red roses. Pollyanna Club held a social at the Sears home with 42, and plans were announced for Feb 10 at 2 o'clock at Mrs. A D Nance's home. Judge C B Reeder's condition remains unchanged as pneumonia complications persist.
The Queen City of the Flains Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors held a January luncheon yesterday in Rebekah Hall at 2807 West Sixth. Mrs. A E Grubikey chaired arrangements with C C Grubskey and others assisting. numerous ladies attended and the next meeting is planned for February 10 at 2 o'clock in Rebekah Hall.
Mr and Mrs E R Melvin of 616 North Pierce entertained with a fish dinner at Longchamps in honor of Mr and Mrs W M Lysholm from Chicago. Lysholm chairs the Grievance Board for Rock Island Line and Melvin serves Amarillo vice-chairman under Lysholm. The Lysholms have left for Oklahoma. Jam Jar Dance Tonight at YWCA 501 Lincoln for high school students from 7:30 to 11. Admission 25 cents.
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