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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1924
Page
4
Six days remain until the June 14 6 p m deadline for the Why We Want To Get Married contest. Readable essays compete for a chance at three pieces of heirloom furniture a diamond ring and other wedding essentials from local sponsors.
Community groups meet through the week with lessons recitals and dances. Adelphia Club led by Mrs Cotten, First Christian church vocal pupils recital, Canyon Girls Club, Central Presbyterian concert recital by Thelma Barnes, various bridge clubs, Methodist Missionary study, St Andrews Auxiliary closing session, First Christian circles meet by group, Taisez Vous Bridge, Minnie Hutchings music pupils recitals, and weekend dances at Amarillo and Haley Country Clubs.
Members are reminded the Endeavor meetings start at 7 00 o'clock sharp to avoid delays. Junior topics cover The Evil of Intoxicating Drink, Intermediates study Christian Courtesy, and Seniors cover duties of church secretaries and officers with leaders named. Activities include a church night entertainment and Sunday services with morning and evening programs plus a Boy Scouts talk at 3 00 pm. Nine new members joined last Sunday and an open session invites others to unite with the church. Music details list organ preludes and anthems for morning and evening services.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 by the pastor. A Junior league will be organized at 2 p m. Intermediate League meets at 7 p m. Revival continues at Polk Street Sunday night and through the week urging all members to attend. Huckabee is pastor.
San Jacinto Chapel hosts a Sunday school each Sunday at 3 o'clock with age appropriate classes. Judge M Mammack serves as superintendent and church services follow at 8 p m urging local residents to attend the religious training offered by the school.
Sunday School at 9 30 with Ezekiel's Mission to the Exiles lesson Supt A E Meyer Worship at 11 with German service Christ Our Hope Dr Virgin solo Consider the Lilies Miss Lilly Larsen B Y P U meets at 6 45 nine members in rooms General organization 7 30 E John Meyers Director Evangelistic singing and preaching sermon The Fall of Man and the Way of Salvation Dr Virgin Special music It Was for Me by Debbie Patterson Visitors welcome and urged to turn in subscription cards Church asks every member to cooperate for smooth work Pastor's Assistant E John Meyers.
At First Christian on Eighth and Taylor minister F W O Malley invites all to Bible school at 9 45 and a gospel meeting with sermon From Dusk to Glory at 8 00. Special sermon What Does My Religion Mean to Me features Bro and Sister Carson and Mrs O Malley with capable assistants. Gospel meeting 8 00 and Wednesday 8 00 Bible study invites everyone to bring a friend and telephone networks for this prayer and praise program.
Our Sunday school attendance is increasing steadily and two large classes from the present are commencing their andey the Junior Department. We find a place for you in our Sunday school. We will have our regular service as usual.
St Panis Methodist Church schedules Sunday activities at 9:45 a m Sunday School led by F A Cooper with special music. Morning worship at 11 a m by Rev G W Shearer theme The Way to the Father. Evening service at 8 15 p m with pastor E B Bowen preaching. Mrs W R Stevenson to sing. Senior Epworth League meets 7 15 p m.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m The B Y P U unions meet at 6 45 p m reaching 8 p m Rain kept crowds away two nights but interest remains strong Several have been saved and meetings will continue next week Most diplomas for B Y P U training have arrived and announcements will set award times A hearty public welcome is extended to all attendees.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at 1801 Taylor Street offers Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. and a Wednesday service at 8 p.m. Sunday school for those under twenty meets at 9:45 a.m. The Sunday topic is God, the Only Creator. A reading room operates noon to five, except Sundays and holidays.
A Church of Christ gathering is scheduled at Woodmen Hall on Taylor between 4th and 6th, 11 p.m. on the Lord's day morning with the sermon The Collection based on 1 Corinthians 16. Christians are urged to give to the church and all Kingdom members to partake at the Lord's table. H. A. Daniel invites the public to attend.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church posts a Sunday schedule led by Rector Robert N. MacCallum. Morning Holy Communion at 7:30 and 9:45 with church school and Bible classes, followed by Holy Communion and sermon at 11. No evening service.
The Church of Christ at Tenth and Fillmore holds Bible study at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 2 30 p m by E Temple minister. Morning subject titled The Play Spirit and further remarks titled Some Things We Can not Know.
A poem titled The House by the Side of the Road notes living with compassion for all. The piece accompanies an article about a Fletcher Music Method recital by Miss Minnie Hutchins Thursday and Friday at the First Baptist Church. The sermon theme centers on modern evils of dance and mixed bathing pools and offers a religious solution. Rev J C Sisemore of Waynoka will preach at Tabernacle Baptist Church services today urging large membership attendance.
The General Organization B Y P U will hold sessions for Junior Intermediate and Senior departments. Topics include The Good Shepherd Bible study and The Manners of a Christian The Story of a Good King and related union meetings. Assembly of all B Y P U s in the main auditorium 7 30 p m director E John Meyers urges attendance.
Sunday School begins at 9 45 with preaching at 11 Rev Smith will preach as the pastor is absent from the city in the district court room observed in the notice
San Jacinto Baptist announces Rev J E McClerkin will speak at 8 p m during evening services and Sunday school is set for 3 p m. The event highlights the church schedule for the upcoming Sunday.
Prof. and Mrs. C. N. Atkinson of Fenton visited J A Kanouse and relatives in Amarillo. Prof Atkinson heads the science department at the College of Industrial Arts in Denton, a post he has held for two years. Mrs. Atkinson is Kanouse’s daughter.
Announcement says a new Daughters of the American Revolution chapter is organizing in Amarillo. Eligible members may obtain information from Mrs Avery Turner at 172 or Mrs H G Hendricks at 82. The chapter will be unlimited in membership with 91 applicants already listing their names.
Mrs. Ernest Eslick of Mineral Wells, formerly Miss Jonnie White of this city, is feted as hostesses Mrs. R. Dean Kirk and others offer two bridge parties at 1900 Tyler Street. Guests share high scores receive rose bowls and lingerie keepsakes, followed by a two course luncheon. Pot plant roses and formal gowns set a festive scene.
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