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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1928
Page
6
Paris fashion editors note evening dresses follow three evolving rules: irregular lines shaping necklines and hems, lines matching fabric such as velvet or chiffon, and bold color ranges from black to red. Designers urge not fearing a dirnt look and advise studying older fashions to guide 1928 nightwear.
Washington reports that many army and navy debutantes miss their debut season as fathers receive orders to distant posts. Invitations, decorations, and gowns lie unused while families face cancellations and shifting social plans.
Mrs R A Carter was elected president of the Fidelis class at First Baptist church during yesterday’s business meeting. Officers also chosen include first vice president Mrs E Hoskinson second vice president A B Hays third vice president Mrs T H Rowan secretaries Mrs J C Finley and Miss Chesbro treasurer Mrs Diggs chorist Mrs H On pianist Mrs Gay M Isholm and press reporter Mrs Porter Erwood. Groups nine and ten ran the luncheon.
Mrs Avery Turner will entertain members of the John Alden chapter of the Children of the Revolution at her home 1706 Polk Street. The gathering is set for the morning at 10 o clock with a short program planned to commemorate Constitution Week.
Mrs R K L Morgan graciously hosted a well attended MacDowell Music Club meeting on Thursday afternoon. Mrs E K Messick led the program after a short business session with Nell Eihart opening with a piano solo and Mrs J M Webb presenting a paper on The Customs of American Indians.
Miss Aline Murray of Jonesboro earned the highest grade ever recorded in an Arkansas bar examination with 99 7 9 percent. She studied in N F Lamb's office and via correspondence courses, spending two years preparing for the exam and intends to practice law.
The Mizpah club met at the home of Mrs Guy Owens in Maryland with three special guests Mrs Ike Futch her sister Miss Gunsey of Alabama and Mrs Bob Crudgington. They enjoyed needlework and conversation followed by a luncheon among autumn flowers.
Mr and Mrs F S Handley announce the birth of a baby daughter Mary Frances. Miss Velma Shelley has returned to work at Guy A Carlander office. Mrs Cora J Burberry returns from Sulphur OK to health care. Mrs Minnie Moore visits in Joplin Missouri. Denison visitors to Mrs Kate Edgett and Mrs O W Fullington. Mr and Mrs D C Kennedy announce a baby girl born September 19 at St Anthony hospital. Ground floor classrooms at the new Wellington school to be ready by October. Mr and Mrs A P Volkman now with sister Mrs J W McDaniels at 107 Florida Ave. Claude Gray Jr improves from illness. Roscoe Vaughan vice president of the National Aeronautical Association.
A new French process powder named MELLO GLO is advertised to control shine prevent oiliness apply smoothly and not clog pores. Fox Drug Co markets the product through five stores claiming it to be pure fine and wonderful.
Paris reports new fashion with Patou presenting a brown and green tweed coat dress. Diagonal tucking and a bias flounce shape the waistline while beaver bands emphasize the diagonal line. A scarf collar with fur tabs completes the neck detail.
After a day with Mrs. Ella D. Carlander the visitor toured the landing field and proclaimed the site ideal for transcontinental airlines and races. M. Sherman of Marizon left for New York to buy fall merchandise. Mrs. F. A. Swenson and daughter return to Fort Worth after four weeks with Mrs. Zerah Bertram. Swenson had an operation at St. Anthony hospital.
A note praises washing and drying fresh huckleberries then dusting with powdered sugar and adding a touch of orange juice instead of cream. The suggested change is described as pleasing.
The Tri-State Fair chorus voted to form a permanent organization after rehearsing for two major programs. Sixty-five members joined, with plans to perform Messiah in Christmas week and pieces from Faust and Mozart for Sunday shows. First regular rehearsal is 8:30 p.m. Tuesday October 2 led by Rev. C. R. Hooton and Emil F. Myers.
Elbert Red Mayfield is wanted at his Welch Oklahoma home after repeated absences. Police seek the youth believed to be in Amarillo with unknown companions.
A Globe letter reports Elbert, last heard in Amarillo, may be working nearby due to his mother’s serious illness. The sister Mrs. Jim Wears in Welch asks anyone knowing his whereabouts to contact her.
Dean and Rex Walling sons of Mr and Mrs F R Walling of 1826 Taylor Street left this week for Abilene to attend Abilene Christian College this year. It will be their third year for Dean and Rex's first year.
Funeral services for Harold Gene Hathcock seven year old son of Mr and Mrs C D Hathcock were held this afternoon at 3 from the N 8 Griggs and Sons chapel with Rev J C Lisemore of Tabernacle Baptist Church conducting. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
An old ad praises mercor ized wax to remove sun damaged skin and reveal whiter, finer under skin in a week. It claims the product restores a girlish beauty and is available at all drug stores. It also advertises saxolite with hazel as a facial lotion.
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