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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1939

Page

2

Tea Social of St. Andrew's Bible Class in Dallas

A Monday afternoon tea at the home of Mrs. H. C. Charless 2105 Lipscomb Street served as the Bible Class's monthly social in St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Mrs. T. R. Cross led a brief business session and Mrs. C. J. E. Lowndes oversaw the tea table with several attendees listed. Memphis Garden Club elects officers with Mrs. C. W. Kinslow named president.

H. C. Charless Lipscomb Street St. Andrew's Episcopal Church T. R. Cross C. J. E. Lowndes Mesdames L. Morgan William Pitman Howard Lauder W. K. Chandler E. C. Seaman Philip Aldridge Henry Gooch T. J. Considine P. D. Berthelot David R. Johnson

Dorothy Dix on the seven thousand conundrums of woman existence

Dorothy Dix surveys a three year scientific study claiming women face seven thousand four hundred conundrums in life. It notes society pressures on appearance and dating, the challenge of keeping a husband, and the strain of competing with younger women, all framed with wit and social commentary.

7400 Problems Of Women Through The Ages

A speaker notes the many burdens carried by women from homemaking to child care and finances, contrasting them with a husband who questions the need for such concerns. The text endorses a scientific report on the vast range of women’s problems.

Surprise Birthday Honoring H. R. Owens at Home

H. R. Owens was feted by his wife with a surprise party at their Garfield Street residence. Guests included J. J. Armstrong, A. A. Holland, Jim Mayo, H. E. Looney, and many others as games and refreshments followed the lawn gathering.

H. R. Owens Garfield Street Messrs J. J. Armstrong A. A. Holland Jim Mayo H. E. Looney W. C. Garrett J. L. Malone J. L Brewster C. E. Mavis E. F. Cook G. G. Crawford M. E. Hughes Grady Nutt Randal Garrett Dorothy Cook June Toombs Stella Malone June Windgrove Maxine Looney

Miss Bonnie Beyer to Wed Van Bates in June

A series of pre nuptial entertainments honors Miss Bonnie Beyer who will marry Van Bates on June 20. A shower hosted by Miss Mary Ann Ordway featured a bridal chorus, songs, gifts in a clothes hamper, and blue white wedding décor.

Bonnie Beyer van Bates Mary Ann Ordway Dorothy McNeil Gloria Stinson Miss McNeil Juanita Smith Jeanette Donaldson Byron Dodson Cynthia Patten Elaine Kelleum Harriet K LaClaire Baker Constance Underwood Mesdames P L. Beyer G. G. Ordway Dorothy Jo Smith Elizabeth Sears Miss Beyer W. M. Beyer Rose Bowl Tea Room Mary Evelyn Gould Martha Ordan Mae Sue Thompson Billie Louise Stegall Waynoka Okla Cynthia Patton P. L. Beyer

Jernigan Carter Engagement Planned in Childress

Miss Martha Elizabeth Jernigan and Woodrow Carter announce their June 30 wedding date. The ceremony will be at First Methodist Church in Childress. The bride elect, daughter of Dr and Mrs J H Jernigan, teaches home economics at Shamrock High School. Carter, son of Mr and Mrs B M Carter, works for United Gas.

Shamrock Miss Jernigan

Public Installation Held by Stinnett O E and Stinnett

One hundred members and guests of Chapter 347 Order of the Eastern Star gathered at the Masonic Hall courthouse auditorium for a public installation of officers. Mrs Edna Vincent was welcomed as worthy matron and Judge Norman Coffee as worthy patron in an impressive ceremony. Other officers installed included Mrs Ruby McDonald associate matron Mark McDonald associate patron and Mrs Ona Bryan secretary with Mary Goodwin treasurer Vida Parker conductress and Mateal Markel associate conductress.

Stinnett O. E Stinett Chapter 347 Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Edna Vincent Norman Coffee Ruby McDonald Mark McDonald Ona Bryan Mary Goodwin Vida Parker Mateal Markel Pearl Edwards Flora A. Sword Marshal Annie Lou R. Deering Mesdames Noma Crutchfield Opal Claybrook Mollie Womble Naomi Kelly Olive Kelley Star Points Vella Mitchell Thomas Parks Sentinel

ORC Auxiliary to Meet Thursday Afternoon

The ladies auxiliary to the Order of Railroad Conductors will hold a 2 o'clock Thursday meeting at Carpenters Hall.

ORC Carpenters’ Hall

Number of Airports in the United States Reaches Over Two Thousand

A historical reference notes that the United States has about 2,174 airports, indicating a broad network of airfields across the country. The figure underscores the scale of aviation infrastructure and regional connectivity during the period.

United States

Newlyweds at Home in Amarillo After Dallas Nuptials

Mr. and Mrs. George Edwin McWhirter arrived in Amarillo to establish their home at 1409 Harrison Street after a Dallas wedding officiated by Dr. G. H. Hogan. The bride, Margaret Fugenia Spencer of Dallas, wore pink lace and carried pink roses. The couple, with ties to Trinity University, plan a life in Amarillo where the groom teaches at the high school.

George Edwin Mc- Whirter Dallas Harrison Street Virginia Moody Robert Chaflin Cleburne Preston McWhirter J. T. Spencer Waxahachie Trinity University William Lipscomb G. W. McWhirter Amarillo

Sunday Marriage of Floy McAlister and Bill Savage

Miss Floy McAlister of Flamet and Bill Savage son of Mr and Mrs Richard Savage of this city were married at 3 oclock Sunday afternoon in the home of the bride s sister Mrs Dave Norrid 404 Roberts Street Rev E F Cook of the Glenwood Baptist Church officiated The bride daughter of Mrs Emma McAlister wore a navy dress with white accessories Guests included Mr and Mrs Earl Newberry Miss Elva Hamelin Miss Vera Savage Brooks Savage Paul Savage Mrs Norrid and children and Mrs Emma McAlister The bridegroom is employed by the Santa Fe system.

Floy McAlister Flamet Bill Savage Richard Savage Dave Norrid Roberts Street E. F. Cook Glenwood Baptist Church Emma McAlister Earl Newberry Elva Hamelin Vera Savage Brooks Savage Paul Savage Norrid Santa Fe System

Warner Students Presented in Recital

Mary Roberts Warner presented students in recital Saturday night at 8 15 at 1405 Fillmore Street. Piano performers included Wanda Roberts Betty Singleton Frances Elaine Folley Joann Miller Dorothy Ann Chase John Reynolds Mary Evelyn Gould Betty Younger. Vocal entries featured Frances Elaine Folley Marie and Frances Morgan Dorothy Ann Chase Ann Grace Andelson Betty Caldwell and Betty Pitsche. Dorothy Latham sang and whistled with Marie Morgan and John Reynolds whistling Opal Pitt Mary Evelyn Gould and Lady Eunice Castieman. A blue motif appeared in hand painted programs and blue punch.

Mary Roberts Warner Fillmore Street Wanda Roberts Betty Singleton Frances Elaine Folley Joann Miller Dorothy Ann Chase John Reynolds Mary Evelyn Gould Betty Younger Marie Frances Morgan Ann Grace Andelson Betty Caldwell Betty Pitsche Dorothy Latham Marie Morgan Opal Pitt Lady

Quay County Council Plans Two Days of Club Entertainment

The Quay County Council of home demonstration clubs met all day in Tucumcari. President Mrs L Parker of Hassell led the session. Committees were named to arrange two days of events including a June 17 picnic for members, husbands and children.

Tucumcari Quay County Council L. Parker of Hassell Quay County

Calendar items unfold weekly social meetings across Amarillo

The social calendar lists the Sacred Heart Cathedral Altar Society meeting Cathedral Hall at 1 30, Wednesday Luncheon Club at 907 Louisiana Street at noon, Amarillo Assembly Rainbow Girls at Masonic Hall 7 30, First Christian Woman's Council installation at church parlors 2 30, Circle 2 San Jacinto Methodist WMW luncheon at 801 Prospect Street 12 30, YMW Club at 1705 Buchanan Street 2, Criss Cross Club 3703 East Eleventh Avenue 2, Nifty Needle Club at 2, Butterfly Club 503 North Lincoln Street all day, Companion Class Central Baptist 1004 West Sixth Avenue 2 30, Mrs Dozier hostess, and Potter County Library advisory board at the library 5 o'clock.

San Jacinto Central Baptist Church Floyd Christy West Sixth Avenue Henry Dozier

Lord Partington of Liverpool Guests With Amarillo Couple

Lord Partington of Liverpool Eng arrives in Amarillo on an extensive U S tour for Royal Liver pool Insurance Group. He stays at the Amarillo Apartments with Mr and Mrs R M Tweed Jr hosting a Tuesday dinner for A R Granberry C G Dempsey Rhonda and Lahoma Jenkins and Sam Clemmons. The Tweeds formerly lived in New York City and hosted a Sunday night courtesy at the Nat with Jenkins Boyd Clemmons and the hon or guest.

Amarillo Lord Partington Liverpool Eng United States Royal Liverpool Insurance Group R. M. Tweed, Jr Dallas Tweeds A. R. Granberry C. G. Dempsey Rhonda

Shelton Bible Class Finishes Quilt At Lunch Meeting

The Dr. Shelton Bible Class of the First Christian Church will hold a monthly business meeting and a covered dish luncheon at 12 30 Friday afternoon at the church. Members are urged to attend as a quilt is to be finished.

Shelton Dr. Shelton The First Christian Church

Garden musicale at 2214 Hayden Street hosts 250 guests

Mrs. Ronnie W. Adams presided over a garden musicale at her home 2214 Hayden Street attended by 250 guests. The program featured soprano Mrs. Adams, danseur W. W. Miller, and a string ensemble with accompanist Lynette Clements Steed. The outdoor setting used subtle lighting and natural theater elements to create a starry, wind-swept backdrop for the performance.

Ronnie W. Adams Hayden Street Delphinium Weberlin Max Reger James Dunn Landon Ronald Miller Grace Hamilton Elizabeth Tucker E. S. Burnett Paul Ellis B. B. Holland Julia Waller Geraldine Warner Roberta Newell Ruth Thornton A. D. Steed R. W. Adams Hope Backenstoce Adams W. W. Miller B. W. Blackwell Ester Jonsson Ruth Delzell Mabel Holland I. V. Cradi

Potter County Library Board Meeting This Afternoon

The advisory Potter County Library Board will hold its monthly meeting at the Library at 5 o clock this afternoon. Mrs. W B Gunn serves as board president.

Potter County Library W. B. Gunn

All Bran Aims to Prevent Constipation Daily

An advertisement promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a daily preventive for constipation. It claims the cereal adds bulk to the diet, helps maintain regularity, and reduces headaches and trips to the medicine chest. It urges daily consumption with water and notes production in Battle Creek and availability from grocers.

Kellogg’s Kelloge’s Battle Creek

Canada’s Rail Network Reaches About 42 000 Miles

A historical note states Canada owns roughly 42 000 miles of railroad infrastructure. The figure highlights the country’s extensive rail system and transportation reach.

Canada

Animal Alphabet Initials for Baby Garments Pattern

A transfer pattern shows two 2 1 4 inch alphabets with animal initials for nursery linens. Provides placement guidelines and stitch illustrations. Send ten cents to Amarillo News Household Arts Dept. for Pattern 6408 with your name and address.

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

Marian Martin Pattern 9090 Playsuit Sets Summer Style

Weather calls fair and warmer as Pattern 9090 by Marian Martin features a playsuit with pleated shorts and a softly cut shirt section. Buttons run along the blouse waist and shorts side for easy wear with a tropical print shirt. Sizes 10 to 20. order via Amarillo News Pattern Dept New York.

America Marian Martin Amarillo News West 18Th St New York N. Y

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Memphis Garden Club Memphis C. W. Kinslow D. J. Morgensen Frank Phelan Dorothy Dix Betsy Anne Bettianna American Institute of Laundering Wanda Cochran Adolf Hitler Weimar Germany Munich Miss Cochran Childress Warner Nadinola Sacred Heart Cathedal Altar Society Cathedral Hall Mra Yicer Louisiana Street First Christian Woman's Council Y. M. W. Club Orville Dawson Buchanan Street Criss Cross Club A. H. Lindsey East Eleventh Avenue Earl Loper Butterfly Club T. E. King North Lincoln Street Earl Fuqua Flora Mae Mitchell S. Ferrell George H. Hammock Maude M. McClung Henry Butker Maude Munn J. W. Sanders E. C. Britain Charles Morris Holt H. A. Appleby R. N. McKitterick O. D. Newell F. E. Edwards C. D. Jackson Allen Early H. H. Cooper Graham Stinson R. M. Martin F. F E. Woodruff Gladys M. Glenn J. R. Lieber Chicago Harry Holland P. J. Wooldridge Charles A. Fisk Anna E. Hamilton Leta Crudgington John Winters Frank Warren George S. Vineyard George S. Shannon E. C. Nelson, Jr H. T. Neely F. C. Cordova Oklahoma City J. Francis Brown County Library Board White & Hire Alice Brooks Marian Martin Pattern
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