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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1941

Page

6

Miss Frances Usery Weds Houston Bright in Canyon Ceremony

Miss Frances Usery daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan K Usery united in marriage with Houston Bright at the bride’s home in Canyon. The ceremony took place at 1 pm in the home on 1906 Sixth Avenue with Rev J R Bright officiating. The bride wore a sea foam and white print linen dress and carried a white coronation.

Canyon Frances Usery Dan K. Usery Houston Bright Sixth Avenue J. R. Bright Muleshoe

Social calendar highlights today across Amarillo churches

Benefit luncheon at Social Center for Girls from 12 to 1 hosted by women of First Christian West Amarillo Christian and San Jacinto Methodist churches. Recitals by piano pupils of Millicent Lahm at Polk Street Methodist Church Chapel. Up and Doing Club chicken fry at Floyd Krathe home and 2:30 tea at 500 Houston Street. Sewzette Club at 1904-B Buchanan Street 2:30. Rhumba Club at 50914 Polk Street 8:30. Agnes Graham Circle 621 East Third Avenue. Post Office Clerks Auxiliary 11:30 luncheon at 4234 West Fifteenth Avenue. Yard sale by Sara Seward Circle 621 East Third Avenue.

Millicent Lahm Polk Street Methodist Church Sara Seward Central Presbyterian Church East Third Avenue

Canyon pair wed in weekend ceremony at Canyon

The wedding of Mr and Mrs Clyde Bright was held with relatives from Canyon and Amarillo in attendance. The bride attended public schools and West Texas State College and teaches piano, while the groom, also a W T S C graduate, directs the Methodist Church choir and college choral groups. They plan three months of graduate study on the West Coast at USC.

Amarillo Robert Hunt Porter Pierce Fort Worth Pierce Lucy Jo Lcudder Bright Canyon Pi Omega Sorority Methodist Church Choir California West Coast University of Southern California

Baldwin Hetrick Nuptial Vows Announced Here

Miss Barbara Baldwin daughter of Mrs. Maurine Baldwin and John Hetrick son of Mrs. Margie Hetrick were married May 27 at the groom’s sister’s home in Amarillo. Rev. W L Williamson officiated a single ring ceremony. The couple live at 311 A East Nineteenth Avenue. She wore blue crepe with white accessories and carried roses. Red and white roses adorned the reception. The bride attended Amarillo High School. he is a 1939 Amarillo High School graduate and a member of Delta Kappa Chi. He works with the Dr Pepper Company.

Barbara Baldwin Maurine Baldwin East Sixth Avenue John Hetrick Margie Hetrick A. Hetrick Amarillo R. R. Beeman West Ninth Avenue W. L. Williamson Beeman Hetrick East Nineteenth Avenue Amarillo High School Huddle Club Delta Kappa Chi Fraternity Dr. Pepper Company

Correct Food Studied by Sunnyside Home Club

A Sunnyside Home Demonstration Club meeting featured a national defense study on correct foods. Miss Pauline Lakey led the program and discussed in home entertainment facilities. Refreshments were served to club members and guests. The next meeting is planned for June 17 with Mrs. Bichsel.

Sunnyside Home Demonstration Club A. Bertrand Pauline Lakey J. Bichsel John Legate W. A. Holden Ed Gabel Frank Korte John Detten Oscar Detten Joan Henderson Misses Lokey Viola Bichsel Deloris Detten Geraldine Gertrand Mrs. Bichsel

Jenny Lynn Sewing Club Meeting Notes

Mrs H E McDaniel hosted the Jenny Lynn Sewing Club at 400 North East Eighth Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. Attendees included Roscie Jobe, Ray Gamblin, Lee Osborn, E L Fenwick, Mack McCoy, J T Fritchman, R L Fletcher, J S McCall, Truett Johnson, O L Campbell, and H E McDaniel. The group will meet again next Wednesday with Mrs Rudest Martin of 612 East Eleventh Avenue.

Jenny Lynn Club H. E. McDaniel North East Eighth Avenue Jenny Lynn Sewing Club Mesdames Roscie Jobe Ray Gamblin Lee Osborn E L. Fenwick Mack McCoy J. T Fritchman R. L. Fletcher J.S. McCall Truett Johnson O. L. Campbell

Clerks Auxiliary to Meet Today for Lunch

The Post Office Clerk's Auxiliary plans a 11 30 AM lunch meeting at Mrs Arlo Kelly's home 4234 West Fifteenth Avenue with members to attend.

Arlo Kelly West Fifteenth Avenue Clerk's Auxiliary Post Office

Tasmanian Schools Equipped for Motion Pictures

At least 75 schools in Tasmania have been equipped for motion pictures, expanding access to film showing and educational media across the state. The program aims to bring cinema style presentations to rural and urban schools, enhancing learning with visual media.

Tasmania

Popcorn Stitch Crochet Square Pattern 6837

Learn the rich popcorn stitch crochet square with step by step instructions and materials. Send ten cents to Amarillo Daily News Household Arts Dept for Pattern 6837 with name address and pattern number.

Amarillo Daily News Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

Granbergs Will Honor Mrs Royse At Reception

Mr and Mrs A Granberg will host a reception for Mrs Alawin Royse at their home 1601 Crockett Street starting at 2 oclock Saturday night. Mrs Royse is the new worthy matron of Amarillo Chapter No 787 Order of the Eastern Star. All members and their families are invited.

A. Granberg Alawin Royse Crockett Street

Friona Couple Wed in Clovis Ceremony

Miss Bernice Rogers daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Rogers and Jack T Menefee son of Mrs Dora Menefee of Palacios married May 30 in Clovis New Mexico. The bride a Friona High School graduate and Draughon s Business College alumna works as a book keeper for A A Crow Produce Company. The groom is employed by Southwestern Associated Telephone. They reside at home here.

Menefee Southwestern Associated Telephone

Queen Esther Club Meeting Postponed

The Queen Esther Club meeting planned for June 12 is postponed to June 19 at 2:30 PM. It will be held at the home of Mrs. Charles R. Wilson, 3202 Polk Street.

Queen Esther Club Charles R. Wilson Polk Street

Mrs. Sofia Scroggins Rites Held in Amarillo

Final tribute paid as funeral services were held yesterday at N. S. Griggs and Sons chapel with D. L. Shelton of West Amarillo Church of Christ presiding and Luther G. Roberts assisting. Mrs. Scroggins died Tuesday at her son Joe Scroggins home 1614 Hayden Street after 21 years in Amarillo. Interment followed at Llano Cemetery.

Sofia Scroggins N. S. Griggs and Sons D. L. Shelton West Amarillo

Sweatman-White Rites Solemnized in Pampa

Miss Ann Sweatman daughter of Mr and Mrs T W Sweatman married Dixie B White of Lubbock at First Presbyterian Church in Pampa with Rev Robert Boshen officiating. Attendants Miss Chett Sudduth and Lonnie McCurry, reception at the Sweatman home, couple to reside at 2012 Main Street Lubbock.

Mendelssohn Miss Chett Sudduth Lubbock Lonnie McCurry Tom Sweatman Milton Hill Sudduth Katherine Mebus Tornillo White Main Street Pampa High School Texas Technological College Skellytown School Robert White J. G. Keyes Berle Huffman Walker Nichols Charles Dvorak Bob White Winnelee Sharp Vernon Fern Smith Big Spring Ola Mae Roberts Cy la- Master Perryton Bill Warren Wichita Falls Frank Guzick Electra

When There’s Brass There’s Way in Rockingham

Natives crowded the drug store as soldiers filled the streets and Bob Covington, a reserve officer, rushed home in uniform to clear a path to the counter. The Burma Road surface was described as a rough country lane.

Rockingham N. C Bob Covington Covington

San Jacinto Kiwani Anns Lunch Meeting Highlights

Mrs. Sam Ratliff and Mrs. Dick Hennessee hosted a luncheon for the San Jacinto Kiwani Anns at the Ratliff home 403 Sunset Terrace with peonies and larkspur as decor. Mrs. F. W. Ansley won the club prize and the group voted to hold a luncheon the first Tuesday each month during summer. Attendees included Mesdames Hissong, McCrady, Roberson, Benson, Speer, Lemmon, McClendon Jr., Beechley, Cayton, Bruce, Cunningham, Kohler, Copeland, Newby, and Cliff. The club plans to meet July 1 with Mrs. Speer at 302 Prospect Street.

Sam Ratliff Dick Hennessee San Jacinto Kiwani-Anns Ratliff Sunset Terrace F. W. Ansley Floyd Hissong Zack McCrady Doward Roberson Joe Benson Arlie Speer Harry Lemmon B. S. McClendon, Jr W. J. Beechley T. C. Cayton Marion Bruce C. C. Cunningham K. G. Kohler C. B. Copeland Vilas Newby Carl G. Cliff Mrs. Speer Prospect Street

Bombay to Build Badminton Hall for 1000 Spectators

Bombay plans a new badminton hall with seating for 1,000 spectators. The project aims to expand indoor sports facilities in the city.

Bombay India

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ala Miss Usery Bride of H. Bright Floyd Krathe Sewzette Club FE. F. Dickerson Buchanan Street Rhumba Club L. F. Roush Houston Street Agnes Graham The First Baptist W. M. A Helping Hand Sewing Club West Amarillo Christian Church Margaret Harris Henry Harrison Street Baldwin-Hetrick White & Kirk Mkavsen Eee Polk St Hollywood Polk Shopre Alice Brooks Crochet A. Granbergs Mrs. Royse McKay Peekay ABC Irelin Koolana Science Junkin Sweatman Pampa Dixie B. White Mojud Regent's San Jacinto Club H. W. Gossard Co Ium Nancy Tyler’’ Muslins Dianne Davis
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