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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
5
Hollywood fashion notes from June 1938 highlight stars like James Cagney’s co star and Penny Singleton showing off midday streetwear and evening gowns. Details cover dresses, hats, jackets, slippers, and distinctive accessories tied to each actress or personality.
Guidance on selecting inspected beef cuts by government stamp and visual cues. Tips cover salt extinguishing pan fires, ironing along weave, rolling damp fabrics in towels, and choosing durable wool rugs with tight weaves and deep colors. Also notes on oriental rugs needing professional cleaning.
Dr. C. W. Baynham returned from St. Louis where he attended a weeks long clinic on airs and weaknesses in people past age forty. He reported unusually large crops in the east and forecast heavy wheat yields across Oklahoma Kansas and Missouri with fears over insufficient machinery and labor to harvest and save all.
The American Legion Auxiliary voted to grant a $10 campership for a Girl Scout at Camp Kiwanis to a girl from the auxiliary sponsored troop. They also allocated $6 to the auxiliary scholarship fund and $10 to state headquarters for welfare work. Mrs. Art McKay presided as reports were given by committees.
Friends of Mrs J N Merchant held a surprise what not shower at her home with guests including Millage Pierce Paul Jones L A Merchant Frank Altman Roy Grover Beale C Moore J G Walker T 4 Shelton Ida Barksdale J L Parker Sloan Ed Taverle Jewel Holt Elmer Lloyd Pierce John Merchant and others. Several send gifts from absent list.
Catholic Daughters of America will hold a meeting Friday night at 7 45 o clock in Cathedral Hall for members and guests.
The Social Calendar lists events at Amarillo venues and homes. Family Night at the Amarillo Country Club includes dinner at 7 30 with family entertainment. Barbara Boxwell and Jo Ann Dyatt recital at 1719 Buchanan Street at 8 15 Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Burl Callaway are at 1013 Carolina Street after their marriage at Ellwood Park Presbyterian Church. Rev. E. B. Fincher officiated. The bride, formerly Miss Mildred Johnston, wore a navy suit and Talisman roses. The couple planned a trip to Santa Fe and Taos.
Four generations of the Lena Lair Circle of the First Baptist Church gathered at the home of Mrs. D. W. Mays for yesterday afternoon's meeting. Hosts included Mrs. J. B. Hutchings, Mrs. Thompson, and Mrs. Mays. A letter from Lena Lair was read and a devotional plus stewardship talk were given.
Bishop E. Cecil Seaman spoke on The Fellowship of the Church in Latin America at the Woman's Auxiliary of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Organizers completed book review arrangements for Friday and set a June 17 chicken pie supper.
Miss Pauline Lakey led a Pleasant Valley Home Demonstration Club meeting at Mrs. Jerman's home. Council reports were given by Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Williamson. Attendees included Mrs. Baker and many members. the next gathering is planned for June 22 at Mrs. Pond's home.
Iowa's oldest native recalls how she avoided grief’s trap after her husband’s death. At 95 she keeps up interests, raises a 2-year-old sister, and champions a woman’s right to build a new life beyond widowhood.
Miss Billie Ammons was honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted by her mother Mrs M L Ammons and Mrs A S Thibodeaux at the Ammons home 2112 Buchanan Street. Guests included Mesdames Jack Thomas J W Walters P A Masterson Anita Hinds Everett Ruddick and more. Guests and gifts reflected a warm community gathering ahead of the upcoming nuptials.
Answers cover large tea departures bid farewell yes and invitation wording to Miss Davis yes. Formal dress for seven o clock dinner lies in asking the hostess only. White flannel trousers with a blue coat acceptable for informal season yes and the waitress thanks is not required. If guest of honor at bridge choose best option (c) next highest should receive the high score prize.
The Double Dare You Bridge Club met at Mrs. Bob Howes 82-B Alabama Street Tuesday afternoon. High score went to Mrs. E. F. Kendall, second to Mrs. Roy Kerr, traveling prize to Mrs. Melvin Davis. Guests included Mrs. Byron Peters and Mrs. Roy Kerr. Next meeting set for June 21 at Mrs. Allen Knowles 1923 Pierce Street.
The Llano Estacado Chapter of the D A R will hold its annual Flag Day luncheon on Tuesday at 1 PM at the Rose Bowl Tea Room. Members may bring guests. reservations are due by noon Monday with Mrs. R. E B Underwood Jr. at 6812.
A Townsend Club meeting will show a motion picture featuring Alaskan scenes and include a lecture by Judge E C Nelson at Townsend Hall Friday night at 8. The free program invites public attendance. The article also notes ancient Chinese use of cosmetics dating back over a thousand years.
The Red Carnation Lodge Drill Team sponsors a candidates rally in Ellwood Park next Tuesday at 8 PM. Special lighting a loud speaker and seating will be installed. Speakers may call 22476. Anhwei province China noted for its rice and crops that can feed five years.
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a long running fat reduction remedy. It asserts use for persons with hypothyroid symptoms and subnormal metabolism and notes the complete formula is in each package.
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