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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
5
The article notes ticket sales are strong for a Ki-Grams performance with a large audience expected as the curtain rises this evening at 8 o'clock. It describes the crew as unskilled but credits the effort of real men to build the show.
The second annual massed piano concert is set for 8 p m at the municipal auditorium directed by Paul Van Katwijk of Dallas. The program mixes popular and difficult pieces, aiming to please all tastes and provide a diversion from a fully classical lineup. Performers include Mesdames Ernest O Northcutt W B McSpadden Mildred Gallison Gill Dana Thomas Trent Homer Powell George Vineyard Gladys Marsalis Glenn Gordon F Hinds and Misses Minnie Hutchins Grace Hamilton Lily Larsen Ruth Virgin Burkella Wells.
Seventeen members of the Woman's Auxiliary of St Andrew's Episcopal Church traveled from Amarillo to Canyon for a regular meeting at the new social center. Mrs H B Jones led devotional services and Mrs E C Seaman led the Lenten lesson. Mrs B H J Andrews spoke on her work with the social center while the delegation donated jellies preserves canned goods and cakes for center activities. The group later attended Lenten services at All Saints Episcopal Church with Bishop E C Seaman presiding. Canyon attendees included Lena Buechner Sennineg J M Delzell H B Jones Harmon Benton Steele Rollo Townsend Gish H E Hertner J R Crawford A L Daily Will Gilvin J W Puckett and Bishop and Mrs Seaman.
Miss Carlotta Cheney of Amarilla, a University of Arizona student, has figured prominently in several University Players Little Theater productions as reported by the press.
The Tucson daily praise for Miss Carlotta Cheney highlights her standout performance as Mrs. X in a comedy at the Amarillo Little Theater. Critics applaud her finish and realism, noting she dominates the scene with confidence. Her parents, Mr and Mrs J W Cheney of Amarillo, supported the theater financially and editorially to foster its growth.
The Les Temps Club will gather this afternoon at 3 o'clock hosted by Mrs. Chas Green at 208 West Fourteenth Street for an entertainment session.
The San Jacinto Girl Scouts Troop 2 will meet Saturday at 3 PM at San Jacinto Heights Methodist Church. All members are urged to be present.
The Local Order of Moose entertained many members and friends on Wednesday evening at the W. O. W. Hall with dancing to the Reid Orchestra. Sandwiches and cold drinks were served throughout the night.
About 65 rural Potter county girls will gather at 9 30 Saturday morning in the Potter County Assembly room for an all day buttonhole contest. Judges include Mrs Elizabeth Worth matron of the county home and others.
The event includes a rest room, noon and 2 pm serves, and a party for rural school boys. A tour of leading city manufacturers such as J. G. Candy factory and Great West Elevator Company will be offered. Miss Anna Bower will guide Home Economics and girls' club activities.
Mrs H H Holtzclaw, formerly of Amarillo, is named by Governor Terrell of Arkansas to a clerical post in the state department of gas and oil at Little Rock. Daughter of Mr and Mrs J G Short of 12024 Fillmore Street, she has lived in Beebe, Arkansas, and will move to Little Rock to begin the new assignment.
A group of senior girls from St Marys Academy gathered for a St Patrick Day luncheon at Miss Clara Kochen 1205 Polk Street. The festively decorated table featured Wearing O the Green and covers were set for Elizabeth Spiegal Martha Jones Lucile Stone Delyla Ayres and Clara Kochen before attending a matinee at the Fair Theater.
The A A W plans a homemade candy sale this Saturday at the City Light and Water Company location. Proceeds support club activities and community projects.
The Senior Fidelis Class of First Baptist Church permanently adopts a noon luncheon business meeting held monthly at 3 o clock. Tuesday’s luncheon drew 65 attendees, with Rev. G. L. Yates Edgar Williamson and A. E. Meyer speaking on the work. Mrs. F. Murrell presided, hostesses included Mesdames W. I. Dinan Sam Richardson and R. L. McSpadden. Next luncheon scheduled for April 22.
A calendar supper hosted by Central Presbyterian Church ladies attracted wide attendance Tuesday evening at Central Hall. Twelve month tables, including January and February displays, featured artistic decor and seasonal motifs, with hosting duties shared by Mrs. Horace Lindsay, Mrs. W. C. Boyce Jr., Mrs. T. B. Gallaher, and Mrs. Albert Bivins.
A wing chair beside the fireplace offers comfort and a comforting ambience. The arrangement highlights warmth and relaxation, presenting a practical and inviting seating option.
A village event showcases monthly themed tables from April to December with hosts Mrs. A. N. Olver, Mrs. Frank Clowe, Mrs. F. A. Lehman, and others. May baskets and a May pole were planned but crowd size blocked the dance and coronation. December featured a Santa table for children and attendees praised arrangements and edibles.
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