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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1925
Page
5
A poem by Marion Kimball Green, eleven, from Lynn Mass, extols autumn’s beauty through woodland creatures and mellow days. The piece hints at future poetic promise as it sketches foxes, birds, squirrels, maples, and harvest scenes in a lyrical rural frame.
The newly introduced vested boys choir sang at St Andrew's Episcopal Church during the 11 o'clock Holy Communion service assisted by Bishop Seaman. Master Louis N Pittman led with the cross while Master Donald Bowie carried the American flag as the choir marched down the aisle. Rehearsals underway for a special Christmas carol with Mrs. Gladys Marsalis Glenn on organ. Enrolled boys include Donald Bowie Louis Newton Pittman Robert Lauder Fletcher Glenn Steve Trigg Laing Wagner Patsy Rae Pat Brandenburg Everett Glenn Bob Brandenberg Chas Fiske Jr Malcolm Wyatt Frank Wilson Jim Weymouth J. P. Crossley Alfred Eisenburg Joy Wagner Martin and Wallace DeVine Harmon Denton.
The Community Choir will not meet at First Baptist parlors this evening. Rehearsal is moved to Polk Street Methodist church in Wpworth hall and begins at 7:30 PM sharp. Everyone should arrive on time.
The Queen Esther club plans a Thursday meet at 38 o clock with Mrs D W Britain at 1405 Fillmore Street to enjoy a Christmas party. The Adult Union of the Tabernacle Baptist church hosts a Christmas social this evening at 8 o clock at Mr and Mrs L S Gordon home 1614 Buchanan Street with decorations and a program. Members are urged to bring a friend.
The La Cenidenza club will host a Christmas party Friday at 2 30 pm at Mrs Jim Ely home 1707 Buchanan street A Christmas tree and other festive features are planned.
The S D Vaughn Semper Fidelis class of Polk Street Methodist church hosts a Christmas social at Epworth hall at 7 30 this evening. Ladies of the class host the gentlemen. An auction sale of gifts is planned. All members are invited and asked to bring a gift.
The Christian Endeavors of the First Christian church and Central Presbyterian church plan regular quarterly union meetings with rallies and socials. The city union, governed by a council of society representatives, elected officers Frank Barefield as president Ruth Blackburn as vice president and Hattie Mae Wood as secretary treasurer. Endeavors from the Christian church presented the lesson and program with talks on Bible Principles of Giving and a vocal duet by Edward Pearce and Raymond Wright.
Dr. Healey Black departs for West Virginia to spend holidays with relatives and return by February 1. Mrs. James Lowrey Smith returns to 1101 Taylor Street after a city absence and attends the DC, A. R. meeting where news of her brother’s death reached her. she then stayed in San Antonio before returning home. Mrs. J. H. Charless travels to Alva, Oklahoma, due to the sudden death of Mr. Charless’s relative.
Sister Mrs. Charles H. Elred and Mrs. Charlotte Cream of the Brookmont cafeteria were notified by telegram of the death of her father Mr. J. Hooks in Buffalo New York yesterday. Mrs. Cream left at noon and funeral arrangements in Buffalo await her arrival.
The River Road School Parent-Teacher Club held a successful meeting with a children’s program led by the school orchestra. Rose Ford performed a piano piece, Margaret Dimond sang, and W B Trotter read. Committees were formed for Christmas decorations, playground and cafeteria equipment. A $25 Community Chest donation was raised for Junior Red Cross work, and the treasurer reported $65 in the treasury. Membership chair Lloyd Bivins led roll call, with hostesses serving cheese straws, coffee, and nuts.
Circle Five of the First Christian Church will hold a Christmas party Wednesday at 3 PM at 807 Fairmount Avenue San Jacinto Heights. All members are urged to attend.
Mrs H T Cornelius hosted a La Cenicienta Needle Club meeting at her home 701 Buchanan street A dainty plate lunch was served to Mock L Tro gdon E H Christian R L Clinkscales J C iy Frank Eilis R J Fowlkes Ed Horn J H Johnson H G Maxfield FE T Naylor Ross Russell and P T Wallace.
Three building permits issued Monday morning by Bank Jones city engineer totaling 2900 dollars authorize two dwellings and a private garage. C. BE Ellis to build a dwelling at 809 North Steffins costing 1100 dollars. W. F. McCartney to construct a private garage at 910 North Buchanan costing 300 dollars. J. J. Robinson granted authority to build a dwelling at 200 North Steffins Street costing 1500 dollars, with himself as contractor.
Funeral services were held for 6 year old Frank Dees at his parents home on Harrison Street with Rev. G L Yates officiating. He was laid to rest in Llano cemetery after a large gathering of friends attended the service.
The notice lists active pallbearers and a long line of honorary pallbearers for Mr. Dees. Blackburn Funeral Home is in charge. Surviving relatives include his parents five brothers and one sister. Mr. Dees is described as a real estate man.
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