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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1925
Page
7
Mrs. John D. Sherman, president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, urges older women to avoid short sleeves and extreme fashions, favors standardized dress and school wear, and pushes for a national marriage and divorce law while outlining convention plans in West Baden.
Geraldine Probst led the Christian doctrine awards at St. Mary's Academy with a 100 percent average. Lucille Stone, Anna Belle Sparger tied for another prize, won by Sparger, donated by Very Rev. T. D. O'Brien. The Knights of Columbus funded a best essay prize won by Lucille Stone. Catherine Somers, Myrtle Edwards earned business penmanship certificates. Gold medals and diplomas were awarded to Elizabeth Leonore Spegal, Mary Lucille Stone, Margaret Cecilia Jones, and Clara Margaret Kochan. Lieut. R. H. Gray visited Amarillo on a Texico Oil Co. advertising trip. Mrs. W. B. Stevenson hosted May parties with multiple bridge events and prizes, including Mrs. Louis E. K. Patton high score and Mr. Henry Thompson. other gatherings followed with various hosts and guests.
A Monday evening recital at 8 o clock in First Baptist Church showcases Miss Lilly Larsen and her pupils. The rostrum will resemble a flower garden with children costumed as flowers. Mrs Williamson will assist with vocal solos and the public is invited.
The Little Sunshine Club met Friday at Miss Dorothy Nugent 1812 Jackson street. Members made pretty picture scrap books to gift to the Presbyterian Children's Home children. Refreshing ice cream was served. Attendees included Kathryn Kirk Bonnie Marie Britain Drucilla Exum Gertrude Higginbotham Ruepaula Parcells and guest DeAlva Doubleday of Arizona.
Reader and impersonator Miss Veera Daniels appears at Woodmen Hall next Friday at 8 o clock for an evening of entertaining impersonations. She has traveled widely and drawn enthusiastic receptions and future engagement offers, with strong insight into human nature noted as a key strength. The expected crowd is described as one of the largest gatherings for an entertainer.
Irene Rich Clara Bow and Bert Yatelle star in Eve's Lover to be shown at Mission Theater for Club Day. The Federation reports good receipts from Monday matinees and urges loyal attendance by members. The Child Welfare Club will host Monday.
The Tabernacle Baptist Church will start a three week Daily Vacation Bible School on Monday June 8 from 9 to 11 am, five days a week. It features worship, singing, physical culture, storytelling, dramatization and Bible study. Free for ages 6 to 16, with enrollment on Friday June 56 at 2 pm. Over 200 expected first day. Also notes a June piano recital series at Central Presbyterian Church with multiple pupil performances led by Grace Hamilton and Mrs. Hall, including readings and ensemble pieces.
Mrs Marsalis Glenn leads her piano pupils in a series of recitals this week at the First Christian church. The events include a Wednesday 3 30 PM solo program and an 8 PM four piano ensemble, followed by a Thursday 3 30 PM complimentary concert. Participants include Alice Gustavus Dorothy Fowlkes Frank Homer Ramsber
A Thursday evening general recital will feature most of the pupils under Maurene Le Nevue. Performances include varied selections by students, showcasing their progress and musical training to the audience.
Mrs Grace Stover Krug presents a voice pupils concert this afternoon at 4 at the First Christian Church a second concert is set for June 15 with the whole class The program titled The Coming of Spring and Annie Laurie includes pieces arranged by Liza Lehman Ruth Virgin Herman Harolson Ernestine Osborne and others with duets and several titled songs The public is invited to attend both events
Mrs J G Talieferro found about 20 guests at her home Thursday from Trio Division No 300 G I A to the B of L EB. They played 5600 and 42, she joined in. A leather hat box and many personal gifts were presented. Mrs A L Ludden sang several solos. Pineapple sherbet ice cream and cake were served.
In New York, Judge orders Max Wade to bed for a day or until sober after he was arrested on a charge of drinking too much liquor and being disorderly. The judge promised a police officer would ensure he stays there.
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