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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
8
A vintage note describes florist techniques using greenery to conceal stems with chiffon or ribbon. It outlines the lavalliere bouquet priced four to five dollars, the shoulder bouquet as a cheaper option, and the finger bouquet as a costly statement worn on a white hand against a black sleeve with a chiffon streamer. The neck bouquet is also mentioned.
Piano pupils from the McDaniel Studio of Music will perform a four piano ensemble recital Friday at 8:15 p.m. at the First Congregational Church on Eighteenth Avenue and Harrison Street. The program includes pieces by Bragdon Bliss Lang Sousa Holst and Beethoven among others with many named performers. The public is invited.
Verlon Twaddell winner of the Proschowski scholarship offered by Viola Wilson will give his first recital next Monday night at 8 30 in the High School Auditorium. The program includes three song groups and the Oasis scene from Thais with Charlotte Berry and a 15 member chorus. The free event invites public attendance.
Advertises ladies dress sizes 84 to 44 inch bust and a 38 inch size needing 5% yards of 39 inch fabric plus contrasting material at 89 inches wide. Also lists girls dresses in sizes 2 to 4 years with lace edging insertion and price details. Requests 1931 Up-To-Date Book of Fashion from News and Globe Brooklyn address.
Paris fashion notes highlight velveteen full length coats as sports wear. Mme Rene Revillon attended Longchamp in a beige model over a light brown wool frock. Other stylish women favor raspberry red velveteen coats with simple straight lines and no belts.
Miss Esther Purvine visiting from New Mexico honored at a bridge party hosted by Miss Dorothy Headricks at 707 Jefferson Street. Cape jasmines decorate the Hendricks home and high score prize was won by Miss Pauline Parks. Attending were Kathaleen Phillips Jean Epperson Margaret Michaelson Fern Lewis Lucille Palmer Helen Kenyon Bernadine Neal Caroline Pester Pauline Parks and Esther Purvine.
Miss Lucille Ezell was feted with a farewell party at 814 Fairmont Avenue hosted by Miss Lara Vaden and Mrs Maxene and Mrs Maurece Gresens. The event featured games, a handkerchief shower, American beauty rose decorations, a buffet supper, and favors for guests. Attendees included Lucille Ezell and a list of friends and relatives.
The auxiliary of the Guy V. Henry Camp United Spanish War Veterans will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday at 8 o clock in the American Legion room at the City Auditorium.
Diana Merv reports fashion notes on skin revealing swimsuits gaining popularity this season in mainstream shops and resort wear. The piece highlights designers and retail trends shaping the chic beach look.
Skin revealing bathing suits dominate this year with backless designs and tops of fishnet style. One piece backs reach the waist and two piece suits feature abbreviated trunks and low cut tops in bright colors. Multicolored combinations and polka dots appear, with watermelon navy and emerald tones popular. A short sleeved crash fabric pinafore completes the beach ensemble. Pajamas remain the favored nightwear.
The text describes beach lounging costumes using linen as a smart fabric. It notes pajamas with multiple color combinations including brick red coats with dark blue trousers and light blue suits with white lemon orange and rust appliques. Coats are loose hip length and trousers are very full and long.
Washington society notes describe a new fad among the capital’s young set. Lavish yet delicate bouquets worn as neck pendants on ribbons match frocks and feature orchid or rose bud with lilies of the valley accents.
Mrs John Cott will host the Will A Miller Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The article notes popularity of the lavalliere style, but says the shoulder bouquet remains leading for spring and early summer parties. It mentions corsage as returning but not yet rivaling the shoulder bouquet.
An old advertisement promotes MELLO GLO face powder claiming velvety skin with smooth spread and long wear. It asserts the product blends with any complexion, does not dry the skin, and is approved by the United States government. City Drug Stores distributes it.
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