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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1930
Page
6
London reports expect royal reception frocks to outshine prior years with King George’s traffic plan using loudspeakers to summon carriages. Queen Mary selects gowns for May 14 15 and June 27 28 featuring silver tissue and cloth of gold, while strict head dress rules persist for entrants.
The American Legion Auxiliary holds its regular meeting at 8 o’clock tonight at the Legion Home. The Fidac committee will be featured in a short program arranged by chairman Mrs. H L Pond. Members are urged to bring dues or recruit new members. unpaid member names may be obtained from membership chairman Mrs. Z E Smith at 6758.
The Social Calendar lists meetings for Wednesday including Woman's Association at First Congregational Church led by Mrs. George May at 2 30, W M S at San Jacinto Baptist Church at 2, Central Presbyterian Church circles on various hosts and addresses, Children's Home circle, First Baptist Church with Mrs. Nannie I. Slade at 2, and Garden Club at 9 30.
The Alpha Zeta Chapter will take in four new members at tomorrow evening's meeting at 7 30 at 819 Amarillo building. New members are Mrs. Howard C Griggs Mrs Hannah Sue Warren Miss Estelle A Hayden and Miss Francia B E Wallace.
The Woman's Club will host a Thursday afternoon gathering at the club rooms with four guest invitations per member. Mrs. William Dingus of Texas Tech College will discuss Higher Education for Women. The program starts at 3:30 p.m. with H. G. Hendricks and Mrs. Rueben Alderson as hostesses.
The Letter Carriers Auxiliary will hold its regular business meeting Thursday evening at the Women's Club rooms at 7 30. Delegates will be elected to attend the state convention in Wichita Falls on July 3 and 4. All members are urged to be present.
The Ladies Auxiliary of West Amarillo Christian Church will hold a regular business and social meeting tomorrow at 2 30 in the church. Important business will be discussed and all members are urged to attend.
The Altar Society of the Sacred Heart Parish will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 20 for a gathering at the Parish House. All members are urged to attend.
The Woman's Association of the First Congregational Church will meet tomorrow at 2 30 PM with Mrs Fred Anderson at 1600 Washington Street replacing the earlier plan to meet with Mrs George May.
The Missionary Society of the San Jacinto Methodist Church will meet tomorrow at 3 o clock for a voice program and business session. All members are urged to be present.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Christian Church will meet tomorrow at 3 PM at the Social Center. Circle No. 4 will lead the program. Visitors W L Yarberry and Albert Boyd of Mangum Oklahoma stay with Mr and Mrs Glen Kendrick and Mr and Mrs H Yarberry.
Paris fashion reports extreme elegance for warm season gowns. Chanel displays an organic gown with 500 yards Valenciennes lace and hand sewn beads. Worth uses jewel embroidery and jewel-dotted fabrics while Lelong dresses feature gold and pastel lame with diagonal bands and a jeweled belt.
Amarillo high school seniors from a class of 260 begin closing events with a barbecue at Bivins Ranch eight miles northwest of the city near Amarillo Creek. M G Bivins furnishes the barbecue as most students plan to attend. The activities continue through the term with Friday designated Kid Day.
Describes yellow fishnet tulle and fine tulle with sparkling paillettes shaping a mermaid princess look. Boleros use colored crystal beads and tunics feature tubular bead embroideries for enhanced elegance.
Secretary of Agriculture and Mrs Arthur M Hyde draw praise in Washington for table decorations at a dinner for Vice President Curtis. Yellow and blue Dutch iris placques pair with lavender tulips and maidenhair ferns to turn the long table into a flower garden.
The annual Lollypop Time celebrates the end of high school days for qualified seniors. Organizers welcome graduates to a festive event marking completion and future plans with music, games, and community acknowledgment.
City officials report no $50 minimum fines have been assessed in eight days of traffic cases. Seven speeding and two reckless driving arrests occurred with fines ranging from $5 to $10. City Manager W. N. Durham ordered the $50 minimum to curb dangerous driving and reduce accidents.
Fred J. MacKie assistant general manager of the Santa Fe Coast Lines and Mrs. Mackie are visiting friends in Amarillo. MacKie formerly served as superintendent and later as assistant general manager of the Santa Fe in Amarillo.
A trade feature touts Lux Toilet Soap as essential for screen stars to attain flawless close-up skin. Maria Alba and Virginia Cherrill endorse it, noting its soothing velvet feel and widespread use in studio dressing rooms. The ad touts luxury French soaps priced at 50¢ and $1.00, sale now 10¢.
City Building Inspector A. W. Smalley notes Polk Street awnings are now properly hung. Many improperly hung awnings are being torn down and replaced with safe ornamental ones. Passersby can see the improved appearance of Amarillo’s main thoroughfare. only a few unsightly wooden awnings remain.
Capudine provides rapid relief from nervousness and pain such as headaches neuralgia period pains and back pains. The liquid remedy soothes nerves rather than deadening them and contains no opiates or stomach upset. Available at drug stores in 30c and 60c sizes.
Advertising copy notes Kotex absorbent wadding Cellucotton used in hospitals nationwide. Claims include lasting softness, adjustable layers, and easy disposal, with emphasis on protection for hours and comfortable fit from Kotex Company Chicago Illinois.
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