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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1947

Page

9

DAR Chapter Hosts Poetry Night And Donations Meeting

Liano Estacado Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution entertained at the Goldston home with co hosts and a program on Poetry of World War II. Members approved donations to the tornado fund and several DAR related projects and purchased four copies of the 1790 US census for the local DAR library.

Liano Estacado Daughters of the American Revolution A. B. Goldston Hayden J. W. Lee Magmie Oliver E. H. Ashcraft William Pirschel F. M. Neal W. R. Richman Joe Coffee Johns. McKnight Tornado Fund Texas Continental Hall Dar Washington, D. C Texas State Dar Stephen F. Austin Teachers

Opti mist Club Luncheon With Daxie Dice Entertainment

Optimist Club members held their monthly luncheon at the Mexican Inn. Dixie Dice presented pupils in dance and song. Mrs Allen Craighead presided as program chair and Mrs Edwin Snook led business discussions. Executive board tea set for April 25 at Mrs Snook’s home.

Optis Mexican Inn Dixie Dice Allen Craighead Edwin Snook

Harmony Club members host luncheon after recruiting contest

Winners in a Harmony Club membership recruiting contest led by Mrs. W. L. Hickerson were entertained by the losers captained by Mrs. Jack Burgess at Mrs. F. M. McLaughlin's home. Zeb Moore Jr conducted a music quiz and Jerry Josey with Joan Harris performed a violin piece from Jocelyn. The club plans an April 28 Chopin and Liszt program.

Harmony Club W. L. Hickerson Jack Burgess F. M

Thrifty Club Discusses Sewing Shortcuts at Meeting

Mrs. T. E. Bursey hosted the Thrifty Home Demonstration Club at 701 Hilcrest for a session led by president Mrs. Kay Baird. Mrs. R. F. Freeman reported on the council meeting and Mrs. J. T. Fountain spoke on Shortcuts in Sewing. An all day session is planned for April 28 at Mrs. J. T. Fountain’s home, 215 Colorado.

T. E. Bursey Hilcrest Kay Baird R. FP. Freeman J. T. Fountain W. H. Baydston R. F. Freeman L. L. Rowley F. L Hackley G. A. Baucum C. T. Burnett J M. Morris Dorsey Smith Vernon Taylor R. W Lewis J. M. Beverlin Colorado

DAR Meeting Reviews Spin the Silver Dollar at Tea

Esther McCrory Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. Byron Gist's home to hear Mrs. W W Rusk review Spin the Silver Dollar set at an Arizona trading post. Mrs. M D Snyder led business and refreshments were served at a Normandy lace table.

Esther McCrory Daughters of the American Revolution Byron Gist Julian H. C. Randolph M. D. Snyder F. H. McGregor San Antonio B. C. D. Bynum W W. Rusk Arizona Snyder Mesdames Bryan A. Rogers Lois Kellogg Charles Feierabend Clifford Rogers John FE. Rowland Thomas F. Turner Dean Kirk L. V. Credit W. W. Rusk C. E. Birkmeyer C. P. Hutchings James Watson D. W. Dodson Mildred Cheney Davis Tudor FP. H. McGregor J. R. Barnhill Thomas Currie C. F. Randall Hostess

Hobby Club Begins Project with Textile Painting Session

Mrs. Pat O'Grady hosted the Hobby Club at 1003 North Taylor as members and Amarillo counselor Abbie Burch assisted in the textile painting project. Attendees included Mesdames Berry Williams Hemphill Hudspeth Glover E Williams Major Roy O Grady and Holly. The group plans another meeting Thursday April 17 at 2 PM at Mrs. O H Williams 2416 Bu-.

Pat O'Grady North Taylor Hobby Club Abbie Burch Amarillo Jim Berry O. H. Williams Pearl Hemphill J. C. Hudspeth EF. A. Glover E. E. Williams Major Roy A. C. Holly

Council Circle holds study session at Shaw home

Three members of the First Christian Church Woman's Council met at 2113 Ong in a session led by Mrs. Roberta Williams who presided over business and a Bible lesson. Luncheon was served to Mesdames Key Farr W H Symms Roberta Williams B E Walker C N Headrick and the hostess.

First Christian Church Woman's Council H. A. Shaw Roberta Williams Mesdames Key Farr W. H. Symms B. E. Walker C. N. Headrick

Joint VFW Auxiliary and Post 1907 Installation Evening

The John B. Golding Post Auxiliary and the Auxiliary to Post 1907 VFW plan a joint installation on Thursday at 8 o'clock in IOOF Hall. Mrs Roy Andrews will conduct the ceremony and Mrs Vada Lee Humphries district president will be a guest. Afterward the Military Order of Cooties will sponsor a games party and auxiliary members are asked to bring food or money donations.

John B. Golding Veterans of Foreign Wars Roy Andrews Vada Lee Humphries Borger Military Order of Cooties

Moreman Park Vows Exchanged in Private Ceremony

Mary Tom Moreman and Wallace B. Park exchanged marriage vows in a home ceremony read by Dr. T Edgar Neal. The couple, after a wedding trip to Albuquerque and Santa Fe, NM, reside at 84 Kentucky. Mrs. Park is a deputy in the county tax office. Mr. Park runs an automobile business at 805 Fillmore.

Mary Tom Moreman West Tenth Wallace B. Park Kentucky T. Edgar Neal San Jacinto Methodist Church West Sixth Kathryn James T. B. Davis Albuquerque Santa Fe N. M

Cotton use in U S could weave cloth to the moon 28 times

A claim states that annual cotton consumption in the United States is sufficient to produce a bolt of cloth long enough to reach the moon 28 times, illustrating vast textile demand.

United States

AAUW Evening Study Group Hosts Topics on Rights and Labor

Members of the AAUW Evening Study Group gathered at Mrs. Jewel Davis home with cohosts Miss Sarah Miller and Miss Eva Patching. Elvira McKissick opened with Negro's Place in Society, Adele Barnes spoke on Labor Problems, and Dr. Loraine Bruce reviewed Modern Trends of Woman's Rights.

AAUW Jewel Davis Harrison Sarah Miller Eva Patching Elvira McKissick Adele Barnes Loraine Bruce Maggie Avert Mesdames Lois Jones H. B. Vaughn O. A. Taggart Rupert Taylor Jewel McCaskill John Hodges Joe Weddington G. E

Make This Home Recipe To Take Off Ugly Fat

A home fat loss claim promotes four ounces of Barcentrate mixed with grapefruit juice in a pint bottle, taken two tablespoons twice daily. It promises rapid disappearance of fat from neck, chin, arms, abdomen, hips, legs and implies money back if not effective. The tone urges readers to try the plan and notes improved energy and youthfulness.

Notable guests listed at afternoon social event

Nettie Crane, Adele Barnes, Bertie Warren, Jessie Castleman, Marie Luna, Sarah Miller, Eva Patching, Dr. Loraine Bruce and the guests, Mrs. C. F. Gahn, Miss La Una Willis and Miss Maggie Avent attended the afternoon social.

Nettie Crane Adele Barnes Bertie Warren Jessie Castleman Marie Luna Sarah Miller Eva Patching Loraine Bruce C. F. Gahn la Una Willis Maggie Avent

JUG Club to Meet Thursday Afternoon Hostess Mrs Gillies

Mrs John Gillies of 1401 Van Buren will host the JUG Club gathering on Thursday at 3 o clock in the afternoon.

John Gillies van Buren JUG Club

Conger Daughter Wins Grade III Music Festival

Joyce Elaine Conger, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben F Conger of 902 South Lincoln, earns 95 in voice at a grade III music festival. Judges praise tone quality and personality. note on hippos mentions their weight, adding a side fact.

Joyce Elaine Conger Ben F. Conger South Lincoln

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