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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1948
Page
5
Fashion writer notes hats that travel well and stay stylish for trips. Berets in British wool run under 4 dollars, while swagger hats of ribbon cost under 11 dollars. Nylon packed hats, from 33 to 35 dollars, offer party outfits with lace crowns and veils.
Lelia Marion Kidd a 19 year old University of Texas student was killed when her car swerved off Katy Highway seven miles west of Houston and hit a cattle truck. Witness Gene Buchanan Bradley 21 Eunice La followed in his car and reported a green convertible caused the swerve to pass the truck.
No bids to furnish steel for the Livestock Exhibition Building at the Tri-State Fair Park have been received, county engineer Frank Harrison said. Bids were slated to be opened at the commissioners court meeting Monday for about 60 tons of steel framing needed to re erect two airplane hangars moved to the fair park.
Phil Mask and Doug Smith inspectors for Amarillo Gas Co will leave Sunday to attend the three day 1948 gas appliances short course May 31 June 2 at the College of Petroleum Sciences and Engineers University of Tulsa. They will study radio heating customer relations and the serving of all types of heaters and gas refrigerators.
Fern Carver daughter of Mr and Mrs E R Carver of 1506 Ong receives a letter of achievement for her work with the Abilene Christian College A Cappella chorus. She is a sophomore majoring in home economics. college music department announces the honor.
Rabbi Arthur Bluhm will speak tonight at 8 o clock at Temple B na i Israel on the subject Our Young The regular Friday evening Sabbath service is open to the public.
The Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. R. E. Killion’s home on East Eleventh where Miss Pauline Lokey, Potter County agent, spoke on personal improvement and demonstrated bound buttonholes zippers and belts. Mrs. C. B. Surratt presided as the social hour followed with refreshment. The next meeting will be June 24 at 2 PM at Mrs. G. H. Pendley’s home on East Eleventh.
Summer clothing classes directed by Mrs. Abbie Burch will begin Wednesday June 2 at Amarillo High School. Advanced class meets 1 to 4 pm for special problems while beginners attend 9 to 12 am. Open to adults and girls out of school. free service of the school system.
Pioneer Air Lines will start a new Amarillo to El Paso route Tuesday making Amarillo a keystone in a direct aerial corridor across the U S. The route links Clovis Roswell El Paso with Wichita Kansas City and Chicago on a straight line and offers seamless connections with TWA flights. Connections extend to Los Angeles New York City and Washington DC.
Abraham Lincoln is noted as the United States' first president to wear a beard. The detail marks a distinctive iconography in his era and public image during the Civil War period.
Social happenings include Jam Jar Dance at YWCA at 7, Cactus Cootlette Club at VFW Hall at 8, multiple music recitals at San Jacinto Baptist Church, Mrs. Howard Lauder studio, Crystal Ballroom, and Musical Arts Conservatory. Hoyt Mulkey performs at 8 30. Saturday features Amarillo Garden Club rummage sale at 9, library story hour at 3, and Music Arts Conservatory commencement at 8.
McKinley School P T A hosted an appreciation luncheon for teachers in the school cafeteria. Corsages and a retirement pen were given, with tokens for Mrs. Roy Hollingshead and cafeteria staff. New officers were installed led by president Mrs. Jay S Turner and officers including Mrs. E A Wossum and Mrs. Fred Roberts.
Members of the Happy Hour Sewing Club gathered yesterday afternoon at 604 Maryland to sew and socialize. Refreshments were served to Mrs S E Inman Mrs H M Jensen Mrs W G Allen Mrs Johnni Fonti and Mrs E D Thrasher. The group plans to meet next Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs H C Howard 2107 Pierce.
Beryl Needle Club members were guests yesterday afternoon in the home of Mrs. E. C. Brown at 1509 Polk. Mrs. Brown hosted sewing and refreshments for Mesdames I. W. Smith W. F P. Davis W. E. Hill W. E. Self Jr. and Ray Mershon. The club will meet next at 1:30 PM in the home of Mrs. Bill Bogard, 900 Milam.
Price College holds graduation exercises at 8:30 this evening. President of the senior class is William H. Perry with valedictorian Robert Detten and salutatorian Sam Mazurek. Diplomas will be awarded to 35 students along with special awards for music and science to Robert Chapman, sportsmanship to Hal Finch, religion to Robert Detten, and good conduct to Sam Mazurek.
During World War II Americans consumed 10 to 15 percent more food per person than in World War I, reflecting higher wartime dietary needs and mobilization effects.
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