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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1930
Page
6
Australian aviatrix Mrs Keith Miller, who set a New York to Los Angeles east-west record, plans a return one-stop flight to New York to establish a west-east record. She arrived in Los Angeles after 26 hours 40 minutes, beating Laura Ingalls' previous mark by over four hours.
The Rev. C. M. Baucam of Lubbock was elected moderator of the Texas Synod Cumberland Presbyterian Church at the opening session in Corsicana. He succeeds the Rev. G. L. Waddle of Midlothian. The Synod will continue through Sunday and includes the Synodical Woman's Missionary Society meeting in connection.
Homer Stephens, 48, was found dead in a small galvanized iron tank near his Vernon home after he failed to return from water for his team. Coroner H. C. Justin ruled drowning as the cause.
Mrs F Steele hosted a Wednesday Bridge Club event at her Polk Street home with Mrs C V Wood winning high and Mrs J L Reese second. The luncheon featured chrysanthemums and autumn decor with ices shaped like chrysanthemums. Guests included Mrs Tom Hampton Mrs J C Metcalf Mrs H E Hudspeth Mrs W L Hemphill Mrs Lee Williamson Mrs Frank Howard Mrs Roy Houston Mrs J F Polly Mrs Ray Ross and Mrs C V Wood.
River Road Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. R. S. Connellee’s home for a program on Flower Culture. Members shared favorite flowers, enjoyed a round table discussion led by Mrs. H. N. Butts, and ended with a social hour and Halloween themed refreshments. Special guests included Mrs. Roy Silver Mrs. W. B. DeGrasse and Miss Mozelle Dawell.
The Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority met in regular session at the Herring Hotel. The program had two parts with Mrs. Howard Griggs in charge of the first on Scandinavian Mythology and Miss Kate Crudgington supervising the second on Longfellow. Others contributing included Miss Helen Strite Miss Helen Dennings Miss Ina Boyd Miss Frances Wallace Mrs F A Foster and Miss Frances Glass. Miss Wallace presided in the president's absence. About 12 members attended.
Mrs Vence Murren entertained Stitch and Chatter members at 413 Northeast Fourteenth Avenue Wednesday. Sewing was the evening’s diversion with guests Mrs G A Runyon Mrs Tennie Darnell Mrs J D Blackburn Mrs Paul Blackburn Mrs J A Simpson Mrs Billy Ranyon Mrs George Weaver Mrs J B Lewis Mrs J W Weaver Mrs A L Deutenber of Los Angeles and Miss Johnnie May Weaver. Mrs D Deutenberg is visiting her sister Mrs Temnie Darnell at 201 Lincoln Street.
Washington reports younger diplomats take to miniature golf with knitted suits and matching berets. The girls play from 10 PM until midnight then head to a home for supper.
Washington report notes Miss Jocelyn Plowden Hibberd, a season debutante, in a peach velour suit trimmed with seal. The three quarter length coat pairs with a black hat black shoes and beige gloves.
A comic exchange unfolds as a cottage trades banter with a tramp, noting neighbors' generosity. The scene captures a seaside village mood with rough humor and social contrasts.
Reading form styles feature black silk crepe frocks with ecru lace trims and white ivory lace appearing in lingerie and frocks. White Venise and Binche laces on black velvet and silk pieces mark a shift to black and white tones, with designers Philippe et Gaston Boue Soeurs Lanvin and Molyneux showcasing beaded trims and lace dominated ensembles.
The note recalls Marguerite Adela born this day in 1884. She won a Brighton School of Music scholarship and gold medal, studied with Robert Taylor and H Van Fleete, debuted in Hull 1896, and sang in London's major halls.
Audrey Fowler and daughter Fern hosted a bridge and 42 gathering at 208 Alabama Street on Wednesday. Roses and greenery adorned the room in a pastel scheme. Favors went to Mrs A D Hughes Mrs R E Roush and Bob Thompson. Refreshments followed and many guests attended including P A Pressig D C West Walter Van Shaw Jack Ames and others.
New York fashion notes highlight fur trims as early fall accents for daytime dresses and evening gowns. Velvet and fur or metal and fur create glamorous contrasts with low back decolletage outlined in fur. Youthful gowns feature fur at the hemline and sleeve edges with peplums and short sleeves edged in sable or mink.
The piece highlights a woolen suit paired with a scarf and belt in cherry red jersey lace as a season’s fabric novelty. It also notes the house uses cotton lace to good effect this spring.
The Business and Professional Women club has created a collaborative novel named Carol. Flora Chandler began the story, with eight chapters written collectively by eight members. The Globe News will publish the first chapter in the Society section next Sunday.
Paris fashion notes show short sleeved evening wraps continuing the trend of long gloves. Even fur wraps featured by dressmakers suggest gloves that serve warmth and decoration.
Mary Beasley daughter of Mr and Mrs J N Beasley continues to improve following a serious operation at Johns Hopkins Institute in Baltimore.
A telegram received by Charlie Fisk reports Mary continues to improve slowly and that Beasley is hopeful and thankful about her condition.
Richard F. Poynor 47 an insurance man and overseas veteran who led Bothwell Kane Post of the American Legion in Fort Worth died from a shotgun wound he received while cleaning the gun. He was preparing to go duck hunting when the weapon discharged.
In Whitesboro, October 17, O. B. Martin, 42, and his daughter Velta Martin, 19, were released on $250 bond each after a preliminary hearing for the slaying of Jim McMenamy, 48, whose body was found mortally wounded in the yard. Witnesses testified to statements Miss Martin made about McMenamy's conduct toward her.
In a vivid reminiscence a traveler recalls a Dutch apple cake recipe shared by a Pennsylvania family on a Texas train journey. The piece extols Crisco as the winning cooking fat delivering fresh flavor and tender texture, urging readers to trust its taste and quality. Ida Bailey Allen promotes new recipes on KFJF Oklahoma City.
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