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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1947
Page
9
A New York furniture maker debuts a modern multiplex line with seven basic units that can form about 150 pieces. They offer three finishes, hide legs with clever joinery, and include desks tables chairs and storage pieces priced from roughly 35 to 150 dollars. A separate fossil find in New Mexico reports four kinds of 60 million year old specimens.
In Paris England’s Princess Elizabeth is letting down hems and adopting the new look. Designer Molyneux says he is readapting royal clothes with conservative updates. He notes skirts stay modest, shoulders are slimmed, armholes revised, and waists dipped in for a fresher silhouette.
The grand jury for the November term of 47th District Court was postponed due to jurors not appearing. Judge Henry S. Bishop announced a new panel would be selected at 8 45 Wednesday, 15 minutes before the petit jury convenes.
West Texas Chamber of Commerce directors will meet in Abilene to discuss the 1948 work program and policies. The meeting is set for tomorrow with officials attending from the regional business community.
Many groups meet at 7:30 or 2:30 with locations across Amarillo. Franchised events include Delta Theta Chi, Samouston Junior High PTA, Seventh and Polk rooms, Panhandle Speech Arts, and multiple PTA and club gatherings at schools, churches, and private rooms.
Past Matrons Club hosted a luncheon at Mrs. E. M. Benesch home in Kentucky Street. Pauline Baker, newly elected grand examiner of District 2, Grand Chapter of Texas, received a gift from the group. Robbie Dyer, past grand matron of Texas, attended as a guest.
Police were looking this morning for Milton Queen's 1942 Chrysler sedan stolen in Amarillo last night. The car, parked in the 4400 block North East Fight, belongs to Milton Queen of Fritch. Earlier, officers recovered a car stolen yesterday from Evelyn Baker at 405 West Third.
Announcement of the marriage of Margaret Alice Land to Eldrage Ray Worth. Ceremony conducted by Rev. Francis A. Smyer at Sacred Heart Cathedral Rectory. Maid of honor Patricia Rhodes. best man Byral D. Jones. Bride wore blue gabardine with white carnations. reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home.
The County Wide 4 H Girls Club met in Room 104 at the Courthouse for its monthly gathering. Miss Pauline Lokey spoke on candy making and sewing shortcuts while Theresa Wink led the business meeting and club pledge. A Christmas party was planned at Wanda Mazurek’s home. Members present included Glenda Scott Etta Louise Benge Mary Jo Berg Virginia Detten Wanda Mazurek and several others.
Frank French a former city engineering official now with the Federal Power Commission in Washington visits Amarillo to see old friends and plans to return to Washington tomorrow.
Ann Lee Gilley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Gilley of 3206 Van Buren, was honored Saturday at a birthday party. Guests included John Palmer Norma Jean Frame Joe Hill Ray Hill and Marcine Knight as games and refreshments in a pink and blue theme were enjoyed.
San Jacinto Parent-Teacher Association will meet at 7 30 tomorrow evening in the school auditorium. The second grade will present the entertainment and Girl Scouts will supervise the nursery. News-Globe Want Ads Get Results.
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