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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1925
Page
5
At Amarillo Country Club the Harmony Club gathered for a luncheon. A witty song about nineteen twenty one members and their arts filled the room with humor. The performance featured varied talents and playful verses about prominent members, preserving club history in verse.
The Pierian Club luncheon scheduled for 1 pm at the Amarillo Hotel today has been called off because Mrs. Henry Gooch’s father is seriously ill. Mrs. Gooch expressed regret for the revised arrangement.
Ray Parr eldest son of George Parr of 1611 Harrison Street delivered a memorable address at the Class Day exercises Tuesday evening in the municipal auditorium and drew a regular ovation for his role as the class grouch.
The planned Friday evening picnic of the Triple T Club has been postponed. Members will gather instead at Mrs. Sara Morton’s home, 1800 Polk Street, at 2:30 this afternoon.
Miss Olita Belle Hyder daughter of Mrs. T S Clapton studies to be a professional in music and was among special guests at the Harmony Club luncheon held Tuesday at the Amarillo Country Club. Others present included Mrs. M I Phillips and Mrs. B H Capers.
The Lake View Bridge Club met Monday at Mr. and Mrs. Sam Reid’s home at 1105 West Eighteenth Street. Guests enjoyed garden surroundings and multiple bridge rounds with couples competing. Mrs. W. W. Woolsey won the ladies high score, T. E. Johnson the gentlemen’s high, and Mrs. Jack Eldridge with Fred Hines took the consolation prizes. A luncheon followed for the guests including W. W. Woolsey, T. E. Johnson, Jack Eldridge, Fred Hines, W. J. Satterwhite, C. J. Schalk, C. H. Keeny, Henry Gurtz, and Mrs. Olsen of Dallas.
Mrs Reba Ballard entertained the Canyon Girls Club Tuesday at 1508 Pierce Street. Guests played games of 42 and later enjoyed lees and cake. Special attendees included Mesdames Edwin Hill F R Bush Clifton Oliver Crowley Crawford Roney and Misses Elizabeth and Ludie Giles.
Joi De Vie Club members spent a pleasant Tuesday afternoon at Mrs H G Maxfield 105 Louisiana Avenue with games of 42 and an afternoon tea. The gathering featured convivial chat and light refreshments in a cordial social setting.
Guests included Mesdames Tom Triplet, Bred Cornelius Jr., Vermillion, Adams. Club members listed: Mesdames Ones, Anderson, Spencer, Hughes, Merriman, Horn, Roffey, Wiggins, Norris, and Maxfield.
Mrs W M Hall presents Jane Harty Cecil Parsons and Ed Davis Parsons in an expression recital assisted by Lucile Davis at the Parsons residence 1200 Van Buren street Tuesday evening June 2 at 8 15 oclock public is invited to attend.
Mrs G C McDaniel and Mrs W M Hall announce a joint piano and expression recital at 1007 West Nineteenth street Friday at 8 15 p m. Participants include Marjorie Warren Ada Bess Johnson Valerie Johnson G C McDaniel Jr Juanita Hollingshead and Marian Earl Mugg. Public invited.
The Amarillo club met at the Amarillo Hotel at 6:15 PM with a good crowd. Members voted to support Girl Scout Troop sponsor Mrs Virginia Hudson Hill. Delegates were named for the state and national conventions in Waco July and Portland Maine July 12-18. Crete Allen and Grace Hamilton performed musical numbers while talks covered the State Industrial School for Girls.
Grace Bryant, soon to be married on June 3, received a lavish shower hosted by Misses Inis and Floye Gibbs at 607 Florida Avenue. Guests enjoyed orchid and white decor, a mock wedding with a small bridal party, readings by Ruth Sullenger, and gifts presented by a decorated cart. The piece also highlights Louis N. Pittman kindergarten at 1615 Van Buren Street and praises its bright environment, child-made crafts, and early education activities.
Friends are invited to view the splendid exhibit featuring Lucile Palmer Ned Amey and Betty Arterburn at 1900 Taylor Street on Friday afternoon from 8 to 6 o'clock.
A promising musician, on a brief vacation, plans three major European concerts with the Symphony Orchestra of Munich. She will debut in Auxbourg, Germany, next fall and has studied with teachers including Alice Ripper, Joseph Penbauer, and Albert Nolte.
Pittman’s small school, started with a few pupils to gain kinder garten training, has more than tripled in its second year. Students include Billy Senning Jack Rushmere Cullen Crane Mary Durham Betsy Weymouth Mary Ann Weymouth Billy Bivins Prank Evelyn Storm Bill Hoover Black shear Jamison Ben Manning Bond Burgess. Mrs. Pittman praises each pupil’s talent amid a fine display. Social notes: Likins family to depart on extended overland trip through South Texas. Rogers family from Oklahoma City visiting Amarillo. McIlroy heads to Wichita Falls and Dallas.
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