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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1947
Page
10
Promised wedding gifts for Princess Elizabeth span food parcels linen luggage jewels and silver as well as commemorative endowment projects. Etiquette will bar accepting gifts from non familial or official sources and money will go to hospitals charities and social welfare projects with acknowledgments to givers.
The Woman's Page notes gifts for Princess Elizabeth and Philip from Britain and abroad. CARE led food parcels to Britain as a Westminster Abbey wedding gift while American groups contribute linen, cloth, and household goods. Canadian cities propose sending food parcels postage free, and Lancashire and Berkshire residents organize contributions.
Two Tone Australian Indian and Pakistan navies join in presenting gifts led by Brazilian ambassador Joe Moniz de Arago. The 50 strong diplomatic corps funds a fitted traveling case with engraved silver fixtures worth about one thousand pounds. France sends a Sevres tea service bearing the bride to be’s coat of arms. China also plans a gift. Endowments and jewelry gifts from New Zealand, South Africa and ostrich plumes from the Cape Province are noted. A royal gift party at St James’s Palace on November 17 precedes display to the public at Balmoral Buckingham St James’s Palace.
The Division No 300 of GIA met in IOOF Hall with president Ida Walker presiding. Jess Stringer of Teague joined as a member, Mae Fanning reported on a joint legislative meeting urging poll tax receipts, and Stella Ott Lorene Chelf were named alternates to Mae Panning.
Police search for a thief who moved a small structure and cement blocks from Inland Lumber Co using a truck. The incident occurred in Bloomers or nearby area as officers investigate the bold theft and potential trail.
A local exhibit showcases tapestries brocatelles motellesses spaces of homespuns linens and damasks Toile de Jouy patterns. Curators highlight textile history and craft techniques with examples from period collections. Visitors explore fiber arts spanning centuries and regional styles.
Mrs. Lester Stone hosted the La Costura Club at 2203 Hayden with president Mrs. E B Harris directing a discussion on overseas relief. Members brought clothing for overseas relief and sewing was done. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Hawkins and Mrs. Robertson. attendees included Mrs. Harris and several listed members.
Ina Neely Park C. R. McAfee and Emma Havener are named for a meeting on November 11 at 2 30 in the home of Mrs C R McAfee 2116 Tyler. The piece notes the origin of the saying in apple pie order linked to early English pastry cooks.
Members of the Bethany Class met yesterday for a luncheon at the church. Mrs. Jessie Marburger gave the invocation and Mrs. Tom Dearen led the devotional. Tables were decorated in a Halloween motif and set by Mrs. Glen L. Curtis with assigned covers for numerous members including Mesdames J. Tom Dearen, Jessie Marburger, L. B. Godwin, Clyde Williams, P. A. Grove and others.
Margaret Wills School hosts a Halloween carnival Friday night with a supper featuring 1200 hot dogs 75 pounds of chili 20 gallons of vegetable soup and 160 pies priced for attendees. The event runs 5 to 8 PM and aims to raise funds for a new public address system with pupil projects in each room.
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