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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1940
Page
4
The Young People's Service League of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will host a "bowery" dance at the Parish House 815 Fillmore Street from 8:30 to 12 on Saturday night. Open to members and friends, costumes urged, Leap Year feature allows girls to escort boys, small admission to cover expenses.
The Queen Esther Club met yesterday at 1922 Fillmore Street in the home of Mrs. J. R. Offield with assistant hostesses Mesdames E. H. Ashcraft and M. K. Campbell. The gathering featured spring blossom decor and attendance by Mesdames L. B. Baker, C. C. Pangle, A. F. Keirsey, W. P. Matthews, E. C. Singleton, W. A. Christian, Anna Hightower, George Stapleton, W. R. Irvin, and guest Mrs. G. C. Bateman.
A temperature range of 45 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit is identified as optimal for storing eggs, helping maintain quality and extend shelf life. The guidance emphasizes consistent cool conditions and avoids higher or lower fluctuations that can affect freshness.
A radio style recital is planned Saturday at 3 PM by the Musical Arts Conservatory directed by James Neill Northe. The event will be broadcast from the ballroom third story with a selection of performers auditioned for honors. Patrons may invite guests by reserving with the secretary at telephone 6559.
Audrey Fern Posey celebrated her seventh birthday in her first grade class at Lee Bivins School on Thursday afternoon. The party featured dances songs and readings by pupils with fortune telling trinkets in the cake and favors for guests including Posey mother Mrs. R E Posey teacher Miss Nell Fotheringham and Jeanette Ruth Collins.
The North Highway Civic Club presents the three act comedy Wild Ginger tonight at 8 o’clock in the Pleasant Valley School building. The public is invited to attend.
Pattern 2451 includes accurate pieces diagrams block yardages and instructions. Send ten cents to Amarillo Globe Needle craft Dept 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY with PAT TERN NUMBER name and address written clearly.
Mrs. Arreya D. French, lecturer and home economist, completed a four day cooking school at the Globe-News Municipal Auditorium. She shared five frying tips for success and detailed several recipes including Southern fried chicken and tomato dumplings.
An exploration of a wife and mother neglecting self care for family duties and how she should reclaim personal interests and appearance amid domestic sacrifices. Also includes a vintage salad recipe and sewing guidance for washable slip covers with fabric guarantees.
A simple method describes cutting bread into half-inch squares, browning in fat, sprinkling with cheese, then baking or broiling for three minutes and serving immediately.
A series of social club notes from yesterday details the 8. and 5. Sewing Club hosted by Mrs. Ted Wheeler at 211 Prospect Street with a 1 PM luncheon and business session led by Mrs. A. D. Nance. Crocheting and knitting provided afternoon entertainment as members and guests joined. The Snip-N Chatter Club gathered at Mrs. Homer Grimsley’s home on Hayden Street with a birthday gift for Mrs. E. W. Barnard and plans for future meetings with Mrs. Hays and others. The Art Craft Club, led by Mrs. R. Eldon Jones at 3707 Harrison Street, made a birthday presentation to ill Mrs. W. H. Cooper and set a meeting at Mrs. Landis’s home for next Thursday. The Friendly Chat Club, hosted by Mrs. J. N. Spilman at 1022 West Twelfth Avenue, enjoyed sewing, knitting, and refreshments. Las Amigas Needle Club and husbands dined at Rankin Russell’s home on Polk Street with a decorated table and iris centerpiece. forty-two games followed, with plans for an April 21 meeting at Mrs. Collins’s home.
The Junior Philharmonic Group No 1 will gather at Dorothy Ann Chase's residence 2101 Ong Street this Sunday at 2 30 PM. Margaret Ann Bromert assists the hostess and will lead the program featuring Italian music. Miss Ilyn Robinson serves as group counselor.
The Woodmen Circle Lodge No. 171 met at the I O O F Hall in regular session led by guardian Mrs Merle Hughey. A birthday party for members is planned at 8 p m next Thursday in the I O O F Hall with drill team practice at 7 30 p m. Officers of Poplar Grove No. 171 will meet at 8 p m Monday at the homes of Mrs Jewell Crites 1103 Hillcrest Street with Mrs Quincy Dickey as co host. A social hour followed the business session and games were played with refreshments served.
The Tiny Bridge Club met at 716 Pierce Street for a kid party hosted by Mrs. Jack Barnes. Members voted to hold regular meetings on Tuesdays. Prizes went to Mrs. Bob Burton for best costume and high score, with Mrs. John W. Lee taking second and Mrs. D. B. White earning the traveling prize. Other attendees included Mrs. H. F. Hendricks and Mesdames R. E. Killion, L. Killion, and Ethel Tanner. Balloons, popcorn, and punch were served. Mrs. Lee will host a future poor party and luncheon at 1005 Monroe Street next Tuesday.
Mrs W A Hopkins hosted a four course dinner at her home as a birthday courtesy to Mrs LaMont McBride. Vernon Hickerson Keith Caldwell W P Strickland Roy Kennedy McBride and the hostess attended. Games followed in the evening with masks of painted papyrus tied to ancient Egypt themes.
Forest Hill P T A hosts an adults feature at 7 45 pm at the school building. Hardin Simmons alumni dine at Amarillo Hotel 8 pm with Somebody Slick From Pumpkin Creek play at River Road School 8 pm. Catholic Daughters meet Cathedral Hall 7 30 pm. Johnny Wert dance recital at Academy of Music and Art Auditorium 8 pm. Musical Arts Conservatory hosts guest recital 1710 Tyler Street 7 pm. North Highway Civic Club promotes three act comedy Wild Ginger at Valley School building 8 pm. Saturday Elizabeth Boesal Mer piano recital 3504 Polk Street 8 pm. Bridge night at Amarillo Country Club 7 30 pm hosted by Mesdames Mount and Balick. Intermediate Endeavors of West Amarillo Christian Church party 7 pm Muriel Jo Cobl 609 Tennessee Street. Potter County Home Demonstration Club Chorus 11 30 am Room 104 courthouse. Countywide Girls 4-H Club Room 104 courthouse. Young People's Service League bowery dance at St Andrew's Episcopal Parish House 6115 Fillmore Street 8 30 pm.
The Philharmonic Club will meet Monday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs H A Waller 3615 North East Eighth Avenue Miss Lilly Larsen will be program director
Summer fashion feature introduces Pattern 4426 by Anne Adams in gingham for a pinafore or dress with optional bodice sides removed. Describes skirt fullness, panel seams, and pockets, with sizes 10 through 20 and busts 28 to 38. Includes order details and highlight of the Perf it Foundation Pattern 4114 for precise fit.
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