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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1925
Page
5
A poetic fragment questions a wandering voice, asking if the spring joy it bears carries a message from loved ones. The speaker muses on heaven, love, and the bird as messenger, pondering why the bird sings of mate, nest, and May in a harmonious rural scene.
The Our Dumb Animals contest distributed prizes for letters of up to 150 words promoting kindness to animals. First prize of 15 dollars went to Nancy D. Dunlea of Los Angeles, second prize of 10 dollars to J Fraser of Vicksburg, Michigan, and seven recipients earned one year subscriptions to Our Dumb Animals Magazine, including Ethel G. Peterson of Portland, Amata Marion of Fairfield, May Burn Crowe of Los Angeles, W. A. Hollingworth of Portland, Elma Erlich Levinger of Wilmington, Carlineo Robinson of Mandarin, and Florence Estes of Santa Monica, California.
Mrs J P Carter and son and daughter Nick and Grace left yesterday for a visit in Dallas and Mineral Wells. Mrs Arthur Moore of Fort Worth is a house guest of Mrs J G Goodman. Miss Oleta Belle Hyder left for Albuquerque to attend a five weeks music course. Mrs Nobia Sewell and son Paul A Sewell departed for Texhoma to visit her son Frank A Sewell, then plans to visit friends in Spur. Mrs Fannie D Tyson expects to return from Chicago via the Santa Fe train. En route she visited St Joe and Kansas City. Circle 7 of the First Baptist church will meet with Mrs Rual Jones Wednesday at 3.
Mrs. C. O. Wolflin and daughter Leila return to their home from Oklahoma where Leila studied at the University of Oklahoma. They were joined by Mrs. Wolflin’s son Charles who came from the University of California to meet them in Norman. The group plans to visit California for the rest of the summer before Leila resumes college in Norman in the fall.
The Sunday School class of First Baptist Church held a Monday evening party in the church parlors. Mrs. Tom Wiggins presided. Edgar Williamson spoke on the church six point system and officers as a watch main spring. Bruner praised T E L progress. fifty members joined on the second Sunday. Mrs. Wallace sang, and Mrs. Crudgington contributed instrumental numbers. Williamson closed with a vocal.
A whimsical verse hints at a town unsettled by a small power. A lighthearted line suggests a woman often stirs opinion. Sister Grundy appears as a sharp voice of critique. Darwin figures in as a nod to human quirks and social nuts. The piece muses on who knows when not to know and the enduring warmth of friendship.
Dr. G L Yates spoke on future aims for the class after an encore. Baraca Class challenged T E L Class to a membership race with 100 and 200 members respectively, winner to be treated to a banquet. Mrs Mays and Mrs Russell organized the party and served fruit punch and angel food cake with mints to about 55 guests.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Second Baptist Church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the church with Mrs. J. H. Cheatham as leader.
Circle 4 e the First Baptist Church will meet this afternoon at 3 o clock with Mrs J F Claybrook at 700 Jackson Street for a local civic event and sale planning.
Women from all churches are urged to attend a Union meeting this afternoon at 4 o clock in the Potter County Library assembly room. Mrs Chas Pogentahl of Wichita Falls will discuss the Day Nursery plan which prospered there. Attendees from Jewish Roman Catholic and Protestant churches are invited.
St Pauls Methodist Church will meet at 3 oclock this afternoon at the church for a Bible study. Rev M I Davis formerly pastor of the Baptist Church at Goodnight was elected Associational Missionary of the Palo Duro Association and will arrive soon to make his home here.
The Panhandle singers gathered at Goodnight for a song festival featuring local choir performances and community music.
An all day event drew more than 1,000 people to the grounds for a noon sumptuous dinner and an afternoon of sacred song after a rest period.
Announcement describes the approaching marriage of Miss Newel Hudson daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Hudson of Goodnight to Rev H W Haislip pastor of Bayard Iowa First Christian Church. Ceremony at 7:30 pm in First Baptist Church with M J Davis presiding. Honeymoon trip to Portales New Mexico and Jackson Tennessee before he takes the Bayard pastorate.
The Polk Street Methodist church meets at 3 PM this afternoon in Epworth Hall for a voice program led by Mrs. C E B Lively. The program includes readings and music as part of the enjoyable features.
Announcements here note the birth of tiny Miss Bull at the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred C Bull in Austin Mrs Bull formerly Edna Hazelwood daughter of the late Judge Hazelwood and Mrs Hazelwood of this city is now living with her daughter in Austin.
Church night service at 8 00 in the hall features Dr Thomson on What Makes A Good Hymn strangers can meet new people refreshments by Circle 5 await attendees an engaging and profitable hour
A joint art exhibit by Amarillo residents Jack Edwards of Edwards Studio and Miss Lillian Horsbrugh, formerly of Ye Old Style Gift Shop, opens at Thomas Studio of Interior Decorating, 9033 Taylor Street. The show features Western artists and draws strong local interest, with many friends expected to attend.
Miss Belle Atchison and T B Wilson wed quietly at 3 p m Saturday at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. A group of the bride’s girl friends attended the ceremony and extended best wishes. The groom works with the City Light and Water Company.
The Bible school begun after school ends has 123 enrolled. Boys and girls from many churches attend daily at 9 o'clock at Tabernacle Baptist Church with Rev. J. C. Sizemore guiding study of Scripture. Three weeks remain and all youth ages 5 to 16 are invited to attend, five days per week.
Mrs J W Veale and Mrs R L Mc Means chair conservation civics and health committees will meet Saturday at o clock in the assembly room of Potter County Library. All members urged to be present.
The Lake View Bridge Club gathered Monday at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Courtz home on West Nineteenth Street. Mrs. M E Savage won high score for the ladies, while Jack Eldridge took the gentleman's prize. A two course luncheon followed as flowers adorned the rooms. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge, Satterwhite Read Johnson Hinds Boyd and others.
Mrs M B Smith entertained the Pajarito Club Friday afternoon at her home 1607 Fillmore Street in a very charming and prettily arranged setting. Guests enjoyed light refreshments and friendly conversation in a welcoming atmosphere.
Decorated with garden flowers and potted plants the tables were set for the games of 500. After several rounds high score went to Mrs. W Fountain, second to Mrs. Chas A Cadwallader, and a plate luncheon followed. Special guests included Mesdames Croft, Lind bloom, Crotty, Davis, Harris, Fountain, Bromert, Chase, Jones, Womble, Bridges and Cadwallader.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Southern Presbyterian Church will meet at 8:30 this afternoon at the home of Mrs Cara Bass located at 1604 Pierce Street.
The Mizpah Club will not meet this afternoon, but will convene for an important business discussion this morning, with members urged to attend for updates on forthcoming activities and decisions.
A meeting is scheduled for 9 30 o'clock this morning at the home of Mrs Harry Holland located at 1619 Jackson Street. The event invites attendees to gather for discussions in a private residence setting on a weekday morning.
Amarillo friends learn that Dorothy Greathouse will sing this evening at 8 PM at Northwest Texas State Teachers College Canyon. She will be accompanied by William Mitchell of Chicago, a noted tenor, and they arrive by the Santa Fe train to be greeted by Prof. and Mrs. Emily F Myers before a rehearsal at Amarillo College of Music.
A message requests Mrs Meyers to accompany them on the piano for a Canyon concert, and it is expected a large number of Amarillo music lovers will travel to attend.
Dr Claude Wolcott, specialist in eye ear and throat care offers treatment for catarrh. Holds state medical license 1055 and operates from 104 Central Building. Office phone 1982.
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