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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1950
Page
9
Marian Martin sews pattern 9384 offers plaid plain wool corduroy tops with skirts slacks in sizes 12 through 42. Includes 39 inch and 35 inch nap yardage, complete Sew Chart, and a family summer style picture with an active sports wardrobe. Send 25 cents for pattern and 20 cents more for the book.
Fashion notice promoting Economical Pattern 4899 for waist sizes 24 to 30. Describes a one yard 54 inch fabric requirement, button trim and pocket flaps, back closing, and complete illustrated instructions. Offers pattern by Anne Adams via New York address and a twenty cent request for the Pattern Book.
J O McGuire was guest speaker at a Garden Group gathering of the American Association of University Women held at Mrs Carey Hood’s home 2114 Monroe recently. Co hostess was Mrs Ray Morris. Attendees included Mesdames Beasley Oakes Jones Mays Bozeman Devin Puckett Harris Cain An holt McAdoo Glenn Mann Rogers Lindsay Hooker and others.
A Amarillo High School fashion column surveys teen style trends showing a move from blue jeans to skirts and blouses, with coordinated separates in browns and contrasting accents. Discusses cardigans, corduroy, tailored skirts, hats, and the role of color, aiming for a natural, age-appropriate look for high school girls.
President Harry S. Truman praises National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs on their 23rd anniversary. He supports the theme Measure Up For Full Partnership, notes men and women share job success paths, and urges high goals, imagination, and competence without gender discrimination. The letter underscores women’s rising role in business, professions, and public life in 1950.
Petunia is described as a plant that blooms after a long wait, with notes of collecting and saving seeds. The piece hints at patience and the long cycle of growth before rediscovery in a garden setting.
A simple fruit salad with a cream cheese dressing pairs well with a topping of Salted almonds. Sprinkle whole or slivered almonds to add texture and a nutty finish.
Dr. Phoebe Morrison spoke at Amarillo AAUW about educated displaced persons from Poland and Holland needing more support in the United States. She noted international relations experience and observed women’s groups in London and Essex, urging aid from U.S. organizations. About 70 members attended before she traveled to St. Louis for further talks.
The Red Carnation Lodge Ladies Society to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen held a business session in IOOF Hall. Members planned a group meeting to be held in Amarillo on November 10 with committees appointed to arrange details and an application for membership considered.
Mrs Nita Boya reports refreshments were served to Mesdames Howes Howes Baird Devine Howes Hunsucker Hamilton Haas Grider Jenness Reneau Bunch Beavers Johnson Mel vin Rice Wallace Webb Weaver. The next meeting is at 2 o clock on Oct 27 in IOOF Hall.
ACE executive board meets at 1017 West Eleventh at 7 30 PM. Rebekah Lodge events unfold at IOOF Hall and San Jacinto Rebekah Lodge at 8 PM. Amarillo Chapter 787 Eastern Star Khiva Temple also at 8. Panhandle Cerebral Palsy League Treatment Center at 2108 Taylor hosts 8 PM. American Legion Auxiliary at Legion Home gathers at 8.
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