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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1939
Page
6
Weir Women by Ruth Millett examines distorted self views among women. It contrasts self images with real circumstances, defines a Resort Rowdy during vacations, and warns against missteps that harm personal dignity and relationships.
Olive Roberts Barton notes that municipal pools exist in large number and growing, and that five or six years old is ideal to learn self help in water. Fear is the main obstacle. with gentle games in shallow water, children learn quickly. Do not force fear or place children in dangerous, unsupervised waters.
Winter heat be gone with cool desserts by Mrs Gaynor Maddox. Recipes include Mold of Rice with Fruit and Lemon Whip, using gelatin lemon mint and whipped cream, designed to be made in morning and chilled until serving.
The marriage of Miss Georgia Nell Adkins to A T Boulware was solemnized Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Borger with Rev William H Forbes officiating. The bride wore a navy sheer dress and pink accessories, carried pink rosebuds and baby’s breath, and the couple resides at 501 B Prospect Street.
The Business Women's Circle of the First Christian Woman's Council will hold a monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the church Fellowship Hall.
Makeup rooms are now integral to ensemble planning. Women select cosmetics to match new dresses, aiming for a rosy glow or dramatic effects like golden tones with minimal foundation. Hollywood favors sun-tanned complexions with light makeup, and fashion shows employ cosmetics experts to harmonize clothes, Jewels, and makeup. A recent show featured two million dollars of gowns with fourteen dresses styled to dramatize jewels, including a seven-diamond drapery brooch paired with cyclamen makeup.
The Monday through Tuesday social calendar lists Berean Class at West Amarillo Christian Church with 8 PM gathering, 1 Am Study Group at Capitol Hotel 2:30 PM, a piano recital at Amarillo Christian Church 8:15 PM, various club meetings at Amarillo Hotel Masonic Hall Amarillo Country Club and First Christian Church, with times from 4 PM to 10 AM, and social picnics, covered dish suppers, and business sessions at Ellwood Park, I.O.O.F. Hall, Madison Street, and other local venues.
The Pauline Cammack Circle of the First Baptist Church will meet at 3 PM instead of 9 30 AM on Wednesday at Mrs. Fred Chastain residence 2103 Ong Street.
Gelatin desserts save time on hot days and serve as stylish, cool finishes. Readily made ahead, these fruit filled molds blend lemon lime and grape flavors with fruit, cream, and light textures. Recipes include Fruit Bavaria, Grape Juice Sponge, Melon Fruit Dessert, and Apricot Bavarian Pie.
Betty Clarke notes two deodorant types in cosmetics: simple deodorants that mask odor and perspiration checks that redirect moisture. She advises reading labels, as the Drug and Cosmetic Act updates June 25 will make misleading claims a federal offense.
Mr and Mrs Joe Ostrander were honored Friday night at a shower for their new home at 2606 Taylor Street. The Chums Training Union of the First Baptist Church hosted, gifts were opened, then guests shared supper at Eakle Park. Attending were B H Thompson Elmo Taylor Jim Holley Harold Senter Charles Montgomery Jack Melton K A Whitaker Carl Dupriest Charles Rogers Mrs M O Meeks Helen Holley Dorothy Jean Jocelyn Melton Bruce Whitaker and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Plemmons of Oklahoma City, former Amarillo residents, left this morning for Red River New Mexico after visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hickerson and Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Frost in Amarillo.
Mrs B B Holland presents pupils in a recital at 8 15 pm at West Amarillo Christian Church. Performers include Winona Kelly Emma Jean Stringer Nelda Joyce Stanley Joan Druin Pat Devine Geraldine Warner Nelda Reed Glenn Madaline Randall Edna Dunaway Betty Jo Dick Virginia Vogel Eva Bell Warren Ruth May Hensley Kathryn Vogel Lena Williams Peggy Williams and Tess Isa Ella Williams.
Norris Pritchard started making paddles and Greek pins to fund college at Iowa State Teachers College. His brother James carries on, selling 110 paddles and 150 pins last year to cover about half of expenses. Norris graduates, James plans to continue the business next year. A summer shrimp grapefruit salad suggestion follows.
The Amarillo Paper Company held its annual picnic Sunday at the J. J. Currie Ranch. Attendees gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pumphrey on Hughes Street and traveled to the ranch together. Games included baseball, horseshoe pitching, swimming and archery with guests such as Mr. and Mrs. Ben Scott and family of Canadian and Miss Dorothy Jo Taylor of Pampa among others.
The Sunshine Sewing Club held its last meeting of the season at Mrs. A C Shaw home on Fillmore Street with Mesdames Breland Bunting Brock Connell Dye Roth Stone Williams Parker and Walter Middleton among attendees.
Miss Gladys Witten of Topeka Kansas is due Tuesday to spend a few days with Mr and Mrs M W Easum at 807 Adams Street. The article notes a historical Spanish unit vera once used to measure distances, equaling 33 inches.
Advertises Black and White Ointment as prompt relief for athlete’s foot itching and burning. Claims parasiticidal, antiseptic action and cooling soothing effect. Recommends use with Black and White Skin Soap.
An Amarillo Globe pattern notice promotes Anne Adams Summer Pattern 4145 for women sizes 36 through 50 in cotton or rayon. Describes front yoke design, skirt, sleeve options, trims, fabric needs, and pricing. Includes order and mailing details to New York pattern department.
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