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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
6
A country place owner chronicles summer visitors in a witty catalog. Self invited guests include Stayer Borrower Dieters Reformer Human Porous Plaster Siren Droppers in and out, each draining time and resources. the note ends with the caveat that law forbids extermination of these pests.
Community notices list meetings and events for today including auxiliary gatherings at Carpenters' Hall and River Road clubs, a Cliffside picnic, a Red Cross sewing session, and church group activities at Central and Ellwood Park locations. Names include Mrs Walter, Mrs Billie Woods, Mrs J C Metcalfe, and Miss Audrey Seer with venues on Harrison Street Fillmore Street Louisiana Street and Ellwood Park.
Beatrice Pallister, once described as fat, becomes a high earning model after embracing a strict diet and regular exercise. She lost weight, pursued fitness, and now works as a full-length fashion model while sharing tips on makeup and daily routines.
The article advises choosing swimwear like choosing a dress to highlight best features and hide flaws. It cautions lean waists prefer two piece bare midriff outfits while fuller figures suit dressmaker styles with skirts, and rubber suits dry fast. White wool shows grass stains, and grooming remains advised.
Miss Jeanne Rivers and Miss Shirley Hannahs launched a movement to establish Girl Scout activities in Tucumcari. With college leadership training, they call girls aged 10 to 18 to enroll and organize a troop. a Thursday meeting will form the group. A camping trip to Metropolitan Park is planned.
Two prominent Queen Aztec Lodge members were honored at a house party in Tucumcari. Mrs. A. C. Cooper received an electric toaster set and Mrs. J. D. Lamb was presented with a floor ramp. The event took place Monday evening at Mrs. Lamb’s home.
Misses Willie Lee Freeman and Melba Jo Dawson hosted a bridal shower for Mrs. Ben Collins at the Dawson home in Skelly Crawford Camp. Guests included Sarah Ellen Seibold Freddie Nell Beckham who performed songs and readings accompanied by H L Dulaney and piano pieces by Seibold.
The Double H Club gathered Tuesday with Mrs. Jess Tate to piece quilts. Refreshments were served. Attending were Mesdames Trimble Cantrell Webb Case Plerot Wil son Huddleston Mc Gough Richardson Oglesby the hostess and guest Mrs Anna Imme of Woodward. The next meeting is set for 1 30 PM next Tuesday with Mrs Webb at 104 North McMasters Street.
In Skellytown a bridal shower was hosted at the home of Mrs. J A Arwood with co-hostesses Mrs. Joe Jeurin Mrs. Arwood and Mrs. W W Hughes. The event celebrates Stella M Dunn the former Mrs John Rush. In Tucumcari the Youth Organization plans a Jitterbug contest tied to a dance at the Community House with officers Francis Ball president and Bob Gafford secretary set to run the event.
Thursday morning June 12 187 Sweet Song was sung by Misses Lorene and Morene Tyson as they exchanged vows. The couple met at Eastern New Mexico College where both studied. Mrs Harris a graduate of State College Las Cruces. Mr Harris came from Brownwood Texas and finished local high school. He works with the Triple A program and is a farmer. A new home near Portales completes their move.
Rock Island Railroad announces 20 prizes for Future Farmers of America teams in Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico to boost vocational agriculture. E M Durham Jr says winners attend the 13th FFA Congress in Kansas City November 9 to 16. Prizes are administered by state directors Rutland Wimberly and Perky.
Officials of the Community Chest postponed a 4 o clock meeting to avoid a scheduling conflict with the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce directorate meeting. The rescheduled session will be held this afternoon.
Pattern 6665 offers instructions for medallion illustrations and stitches with materials needed. Send ten cents to Amarillo News Household Arts Dept for the pattern and include your name address and pattern number.
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