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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1950
Page
11
The Globe Shopper Series guides readers on selecting table coverings to match room color, with advice on mats versus full cloths for informal and formal meals. It notes Irish linens are cheaper and broader, lists options like double damask and Madeira linen, and suggests matching fibers to walls, carpet, china, and pottery.
The article discusses color schemes for table linens, recommending varied patterns such as white organdy with flamingo borders and gray linen with white appliqué. It advises matching patterns to home color schemes, notes linen prices, and highlights cotton and rayon ready to dress up informal tables with peasant styles. It suggests combining dark solids with bright napkins, promotes pottery color guidance, and gives care tips including stain removal and ironing.
The Amarillo Chapter of the Women of the Moose met at Moose Hall with Mrs. Mary Jane Stout, senior regent, presiding. She discussed a trip to Denver and announced initiation at 8 o clock on May 29 in Moose Hall. The next meeting is at 8 o clock on May 15 in Moose Hall.
Mrs Carl Smith is elected president of the Junior Antique Club at Amarillo Country Club. New officers include secretary P R Garre and historian Weldon O Murphy. Talk on French Provincial Furniture by R C Neely Jr presented by Smith. Two new members join, Mrs Alan Clark and Mrs Bob Parr.
First Christian Church Circle 8 met Wednesday at Mrs. J. H. Hodges 1603 Bonham with Mrs. R. H. Hortenstine as co host. Mrs. H. C. Dowell chaired the session and Mrs. Hortenstine led a lesson on the last week of Jesus life with color slides. Refreshments were served to a long list of members.
In observance of National Music Week the Philharmonic Music Club will present a program over Station KFDA tonight from 8:30 to 8:55. Commentator is Mrs. J W Ferguson with vocalist Mrs. Don Bowie and pianists Mrs Hurshelene Journey McCarty and Mrs C D Van Viiet.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of San Jacinto Methodist Church held a program titled God and His Family in Friendship Hall. Mrs. J H Courtney delivered the devotional, with Mrs. Ora Baker presiding over the business session and officers installed including Mrs. Frank McMahan as president.
The Progressive Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday afternoon at the Iron Club in Mrs. Billy Gilbert's Mobley Avenue home. Mrs. M. K. Chamberlain spoke on New York travel points while Mrs. A. W. Maxwell reviewed travel know how. Mrs. Bill Gilbert demonstrated packing a bag and suitable travel gear.
Tokyo reports Japan’s exports jumped to 530 million dollars in the last fiscal year, the highest level since the war, according to official sources.
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