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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
5
Society prose on aging laments twilight, memory and aging. Home Interest Club of San Jacinto Heights announced a September 4 meeting at 1005 Pierce Street with Mrs. Lilly Brooks. all members urged to attend.
IS REPORTED IMPROVED J. R. Verplank son of Mr. and Mrs. W A McSpadden of 1712 Jackson street who underwent a serious operation Monday is reported doing nicely D E S WILL HAVE PICNIC The annual picnic of the Order of Eastern Star will be held Saturday afternoon at the Jack Hail pleasure park and everyone is urged to be present at the Masonic Hall on Polk street promptly at 5 80 o clock from which place the crowd will leave the city for the picnic grounds All members of the Eastern Star and Masons and their families are urged to attend and to bring well filled lunch baskets Mr Hall has graciously tendered the use of the many pleasure features of the park over to the Eastern Star and Masons and as the warm summer days are fast waning and fall is about to put a stop to much of the outdoor pleasures the joys afforded by the delightful swimming pool at the park which has recently been brushed up
Cynthia Grey argues the modern girl is better equipped to face life and raise informed children. She notes fewer moral hypocrisies, more bravery, and rejects old standards while countering critiques on dress, smoking, and liberties. The piece defends female self-reliance as vital to rebuilding after the war.
Flapper Fanny notes charming Misses Camilla and Thelma Wheatley hosted a lawn party at 804 West Seventeenth Street. Balloons, games, and iced cakes with orchid decor followed outdoor fun until showers sent guests indoors where more games continued. Numerous friends and relatives attended, with grandmothers and listed names joining in the celebration.
After heavy rains the park access is highlighted with contact points for transport help. Committee members J. W. Britt, telephone 281, D. W. Britain 1897, George Stapleton 1954, and W. N. Mohler 2300 offer a way to reach the park.
The Amarillo Business and Professional Women's Club held a Tuesday evening meeting at the Amarillo Hotel at 6 15 o clock. Members conducted club business while enjoying fried chicken. Miss Debbie Patterson read the national president’s address from the Portland Maine convention. Miss Cloe Patterson sang with the group. A summer picnic was planned to close the season and begin winter activities.
Amarillo branch of the A A U W offers help to senior college girls who lack funds to complete their final year. Interested Panhandle students should contact Mrs M H Gilcrest at 1411 Harrison Street for details and eligibility.
About a dozen charming young ladies from Pollyanna Club met Monday afternoon at Miss Maxine Gregg’s home on Washington Street. After a brief business session the gathering shifted to sewing activities for the rest of the afternoon.
Later refreshments of sandwiches wafers and iced lemonade were served. The members reported a lovely box of flowers sent to the sick and garments in progress will be given to children in need. Those included in the membership are Misses Gertrude Shoults Mildred Williams Elizabeth McLaughlin Christine Dyche Francis Oliver Mary Francis Akard and Maxine Gregg.
Mrs B L Kingsland hosted the Needle Club Tuesday afternoon at 1704 Monroe Street with guests including Mrs Edward Wilson of California and Mesdames John Ward J M Neely A M Cornelius J Dodson C L E Britain W C Mitchell. The social time featured needlework among fragrant garden flowers followed by a plate luncheon.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nash and daughter Martha Lou of Oklahoma City are visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Parr at 1611 Harrison Street and Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Roberts. The Nashs are en route home after an enjoyable overland trip to Colorado. Mrs. Parr, Mrs. Roberts, and Mrs. Nash are sisters.
Mrs Will OBrien leads a party of girls on a four days outing from the OBrien ranch with Miss Hazel OBrien as hostess. Invited are Maurine Killough Sadie Dodson Virginia Griggs Hallie Adams Louise Palmer Jane Wheatly Kathryn Smith Margaret Teel and Miss OBrien.
A collage of names from the Dalhart social scene appears in the listing, including Neldean Rogers Gwendine Wilson and sister Marguerite Ames Gulerie Cake Louise Mayne Carlton Scales Billy Bush and J H Collins among others. The roster also includes Dan Lane Louise Russell G C McDaniel Jane Mobley Thompson brothers Catherine and Jack Brown from Fort Worth Richard Mildred Johnson and Alice Mayne.
Denison and Houston residents join sister Emily A. Davidson at 905 Harrison street. Families including Turner, Dyche, and Bentley plan departures from Clayton, Amarillo, and Oklahoma City for Denton. Amarillo pioneer S P D Crittenden ill at home. Denver and Colorado trips noted for several families with return from overland travels via Chicago, St Louis, Cincinnati, and Pennsylvania Ohio.
The Pollyanna Club of Fidelis Class at First Baptist Church, after a month of small kindness acts, will hold a big party Monday evening in the parlors of the church. The event concludes their community effort with a celebratory gathering.
Church group hosts a Pollyanna gift exchange Monday evening. Participants will bring a gift and during the festivities the givers and recipients will be revealed, so everyone will learn who their Pollyanna was.
The Monday evening carnival on the Rectory lawn hosted by the Young People's Service League brought enjoyment to attendees. Though the crowd was not large, the event offered ample fun and merriment for those present.
The bishop's residence at the corner of Tyler and Sixteenth streets now stands finished after extensive renovations. The home features updated interiors and restored exterior, reflecting careful restoration work. Local church officials announced the completion and plan a forthcoming dedication ceremony.
After several months of work the Bishop and Mrs EB C Seaman are taking up residence in their newly renovated home. Previously living at 1660 Harrison street in C H Hubbell and daughters former house, the Bishop's residence was a gift from the Shelton heirs to the Episcopal Church and has been transformed inside and out, set to become a show place in the city.
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