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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1928

Page

4

Mrs Lee Williams Honored With Handkerchief Shower

Fidelis class of First Baptist hosted a handkerchief shower for Mrs. Lee Williams who leaves for Las Vegas New Mexico. The event at 1309 Taylor Street featured pastel decor, readings by Mrs. A B Hays, songs by Mrs. R P Parcells with Mrs. W L Day, and many class officers helping entertain.

Lee Williams Las Vegas New Mexico Fidelis First Baptist Church J. H. Hall Taylor Street A. B. Hays R. P. Parcells W. L. Day 3. F. Reynolds J. A. Batson J. C. Finley T. W. Cotton Myrtle Chesbro E. Lee Smith 0. W. Moore J. M. Davis E. W. Miller L. G. Runyon D. M. Coffee S. M. Parris

Homemaking Courses Reported Inadequate In Schools

Public schools give too much culture and not enough practical homemaking, child care, sewing, and mothercraft courses. Mrs. Joseph C. Gawler, head of home economics at the General Federation of Women's Clubs, notes that about ninety percent of American girls are expected to become homemakers, yet only sixteen to sixty percent receive adequate training.

Associated Press Washington Joseph C. Gawler General Federation of Women's Clubs Gawler

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings and Plays

The Social Calendar lists numerous meetings including the Woman's Benefit Association at 2 30 in the Odd Fellows hall, the 1926 Bridge club at 2 30 with Mrs R W Hunt, the Pierian club at 3 with Mrs Ray Wheatley, and the Lutheran Social club with Mrs George Bopps. Also scheduled are the Woman's club gathering, the presentation of Daddy Long Legs at 7 30 in the high school auditorium, and several other club events with hosts at listed addresses. Members urged to attend and contribute light and dark pieces for a quilt.

Woman's Benefit Association Odd Fellows Tyler P-T. A Oma Link Rowley Sunshine Child Study Club Fred Young Adams J. C. Wright Athenaeum Club Don Croesett Walter Browne Queen Esther Club A. F. Sadderis Buchanan Street Bryan Dawson West Forty-first Street Pepper Pot Bridge Club R. C. Cocoanower Harrison Street

Killgore and Turner Head to Washington for DAR Congress

Mrs. C. L. Killgore the Llano Estacado chapter regent and Mrs. Avery Turner honorary regent left for Washington D C to attend the thirty seventh continental congress convening April 16 to 21. They expect to be away ten days to two weeks.

C. L. Killgore Avery Turner Llano Estacado Washington, D. C

University Women Plan Two Game Parties

The Amarillo branch of the American Association of University Women prepares two game tournaments for Saturday after noon. Members organize the events to raise funds and showcase local talent.

Amarillo American Association of University Women

Scholarship Fund Benefit to Be Held at Herring Hotel

Two charity events planned for this season will run in the Crystal Ballroom of the Herring Hotel. Proceeds support the Scholarship Loan Fund. Reservations are urged with Mrs. John K. Boyce, Mrs. John M. Maynard, or Mrs. H. F. Allspaugh.

Moon Herring Hotel John K. Boyce John M. Maynard H. F. Allspaugh

Church Dinner Seeks Attendees To Bring Sandwiches

West Amarillo Christian Church members attending the church night dinner tomorrow evening at 7 are urged to bring meat sandwiches for their families. Dr and Mrs E A Johnston and Mr and Mrs E A Johnston Jr have traveled to Chicago and Rochester Minnesota for several weeks for study.

West E. A. Johnston E. A. Johnston Jr Chicago Rochester Minn Johnston

Local residents report illnesses and stints at home

Mrs. Sam Boswell at 907 North Van Buren is confined to her home by illness. Mrs. H. R. Wees of the Ross hotel is ill. R. G. Hughes, agent for American Central Life Insurance at Pampa, spent Monday in the city on business. Mr. Wade of 609 Adams is confined to his home with the flu.

Sam Boswell North van Buren Street H. R. Wees Ross Hotel R. G. Hughes American Central Life Insurance Company Pampa Mr. Wade Adams Street

Play to Present Daddy Long Legs at High School

In Play Will take the part of Jervis Pendleton the rich bachelor in Daddy Long Legs the play which will be presented tomorrow evening at o clock in the High School auditorium.

Jervis Pendleton

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