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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1924
Page
6
A Thursday rose tea at 2103 Polk Street, hosted by Mrs. F J MacKie and Mrs Lena Beuchner, drew about 150 guests. Guests praised the aesthetic rose décor, green smilax, rose buds, and pink and white confections, honoring Mrs Edward Albert Heywood of Las Vegas New Mexico.
The passage notes that while many events entertained admirers, none of the season’s occasions could surpass the beauty of Thursday's rose tea, a highlight amid social gatherings.
The Tyler Street school PT Club treated teachers to a 1 pm luncheon in the school cafe teria with roses as table decor and place cards. President Mrs. Tom Williams presented Principal Miss Annie McDonald with a gift and spoke of appreciation from the club and teachers.
An unusually large audience welcomed the first number of the expression recital by Mrs. Mary Miller Beard's pupils at the First Baptist church Friday evening. Prizes went to Iona Kate Miller Pauline Frances Brady and Claude Winger for top scores across ten expression training points. Virginia Griggs and Annabel Allen participated in the public recital effort.
Mrs. L. E. Dowlen was treated to a surprise party organized by her children and friends Friday night for her sixty first birthday. The home was decorated as a garden with flowers and a large 61 candle cake. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Calkins, Mrs. Hare and two daughters, Mrs. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Shadd Jr, Mrs. Clary, Mrs. Terry, Mrs. Ton, Deckard, Mrs. Holt, and Miss Doris Bailey who iced and served the cake.
St Marys Academy graduation class of 1924 was entertained Thursday evening at Miss Ruth Stonefield's home with roses and garden flowers, dances and games. Sherbet and cake followed. several classmates announced departures to California Washington Dallas Canyon Plainview.
Miss Lena Gilbert niece of Mr and Mrs Lee Bivins returned Friday from Japan where she spent the past year having sailed with Mr and Mrs Joe Mickle of Amarillo She left port two weeks ago and came home directly upon arrival in the United States Relatives here feared for her safety during the Japan earthquakes but cablegrams soon confirmed their safety
Forty five little friends gathered Wednesday afternoon to celebrate Bobbie Garner turning five. His home glowed with southern greenery pink roses and candy decorations in silver sconces. The dining table was a beautiful sight to behold.
A birthday party featured a central cake and place favors for each guest. The birth day cake was sliced and served with ice cream and contests added to the gala. His sisters Mrs Norborn Harris and Miss Estelle Garner and his aunt Mrs RK Ware helped entertain the young host and his many young friends.
Miss Ruth Virgin sails from Montreal on June 25 with Dr. Armstrong of Baylor University to tour European points of interest. A large group is expected to join. Isobel Virgin will depart Monday for New York City to study this summer, stopping in Memphis, Birmingham, and Roanoke en route.
Mrs C W Cabot hosted the McDowell Music Club at her country home north of the city. Roses decorated the rooms for a surprise program where each member offered an impromptu number. Mrs F A Cooper won a prize for best contribution. Guests included Mesdames Smith Dysart Benson Ward Cabot Jr Vaughn and McLane.
Electric light and water services are not distant abstractions but the workers who install meters, maintain plants, and test processes. City Light & Water Company embodies the engineers, chemists, investors, and executives whose knowledge and effort keep utility services progressing the community every minute of the year.
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