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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1925
Page
5
The Adelphia society of the First Baptist church plans a Christmas party at Mr. and Mrs. Lester Stone’s home in the Country club district. Members will meet at the church at 2:30 PM and ride together to the Stone residence. Please bring a gift under fifty cents. a Christmas tree will be featured.
A class reception featured opening gifts including drums dolls puzzles and nursery rhymes. A tribute was given to Mrs J Murray Malone former teacher as attendees enjoyed delicious refreshments.
The Young Peoples Service League of St Andrew's Episcopal church hosted a party at the Parish house with about 80 youths. An orchestra played music for games singing and dancing followed by delicious refreshments and a very enjoyable time for all attendees.
The Priscilla Club schedules its annual Christmas party for Thursday afternoon at Mrs C D Roberts home 1900 Lincoln Street. All members urged to attend.
R J Parsons leaves Monday for Danville Missouri to attend the funeral of his nephew Randall Maher a figure in Amarillo His sister Mrs Harry Hoffman of Los Angeles will pass through town at 335 PM en route to Danville and meet Mrs Parsons at the depot The stay is expected to be a few hours. Dr Thomsen to speak at Central Presbyterian Tonight at 730 the lesson Jesus The Good Shepherd will be presented Circle 6 to provide refreshments after the lesson The service invites strangers to attend.
La Cenicienta Club hosts a 2:30 Friday Christmas party at Mrs. Jim Ely’s 1707 Buchanan. Circle Seven of First Baptist enjoyed games contests and Santa gifts at Mrs. Edgar Williamson’s 407 Sunset Ave. WMS plans a kingpin program at Polk Street Methodist annex this afternoon with mite boxes, Mrs. J W Burks leading a voice program and speaker Mrs. L N Stuckey on Belle Bennett.
A resident at 1200 Buchanan Street offers year round embroidered linens for Christmas gifts to raise funds for an orphanage in Dallas. Proceeds support the home as she continues her charitable effort.
A woman uses cash from Christmas tithing to embroider and sell fine handwork for charity. She states she can give at least $50 yearly to the orphan's home. The Jovial 18 club will be entertained at 2:30 PM Friday at Mrs. BE Benesch's home at 611 Kentucky Avenue.
The Queen Esther club will gather at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Mrs. D. W. Britain's home, 1405 Fillmore, to plan and celebrate their annual Christmas party.
The private kindergarten of Mrs. Louis N. Pittman closes until after January in memory of Frank Dees son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dees. His sudden illness shocked friends and ended Christmas plans as children lose heart for the exercises. The school will reopen after the New Year.
The Senior High School PTA hosts a big market Saturday at City Drug Store with candies breads cookies and other items for sale donations accepted. Local church circles and women groups meet through the day including First Christian First Baptist Polk Street Methodist and Presbyterian Women to discuss programs and missions. Dr. Southwick promotes Shakespeare’s The Rivals and urges Canyon audiences to attend a performance at West Texas State Teachers College.
A special Christmas program will be rendered this afternoon at the Belle Bennett Missionary Society meeting starting at 3 o'clock in the Beginners department. Christian Stewardship is the subject with several talks. Mrs Gore Davis will lead the Bible lesson and Mrs J L Scott will discuss Tithing, with Mrs Hooten performing a vocal solo and addressing Stewardship of Christians. Mrs Payne will also give a special talk plus solos and readings to enhance the occasion. All members urged to attend.
Miss Margaret Williams of Van Buren street returned home after a two months tour of Washington Oregon Colorado and other points She visited Walla Walla Portland Denver and many side trips enjoyed an interesting journey
Last Sunday at St Pauls Methodist Church the morning and afternoon services featured excellent music. Debbie Patterson sang a lovely solo in the morning while Maynard Johnson played a violin piece in the evening. Mrs J J Crume directs the choir and the Sunday music is a valued feature.
Henry Lawrence Southwick, president of Emerson College of Oratory, presented Sheridan's The Rivals to a full Amarillo Panhandle Speech Arts Association audience at the Women's Club. Adults and many Canyon Panhandle Clarendon visitors filled the room. numerous children enjoyed the performance and former pupils awaited after the show.
Johnston's presents a selection of perfumes toilet sets pens and cigars with candles and gift ideas for holiday shoppers. It highlights Xmas suggestions and gift options across fragrance stationery and decor for easy holiday purchases.
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