Visiting state officers plan stops in Hereford and Dimmitt
State officers arrive Hereford today then proceed to Dimmitt later this week, continuing a tour of local communities.
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1940
Page
8
State officers arrive Hereford today then proceed to Dimmitt later this week, continuing a tour of local communities.
Miss Flora Lee Madsen and James D. Smith wed at 10 last night in the home of Mrs Thelma Brown 1202 West Eighth Avenue. Rev Roy A Kemp of Central Baptist Church performed the ceremony. Best man was Marvin Hooper. The couple will live above the Madsen Dining Room run by the bride’s mother on the Panhandle Highway. The bride wore a black and white suit with gardenia corsage. Mrs Smith is a graduate of Anna Fillo College and Mr Smith is a graduate of an Oklahoma College. Entre Nous Club to meet Thursday at Mrs R L Allston 206 Crestway.
SOCIAL notes from Amarillo covering Follies rehearsals at the Municipal Auditorium with Ira Franklin of White and Kirk providing makeup. Sorority rush parties include Epsilon Sigma Alpha at the Paramount with Betty Elliott hosting. Also reports on Pilot International interest, Amarillo ski and boat racing, a Santa Fe ski carnival weekend, Stephens College librarian appointment for Helen Burgess, and upcoming Mothers-In-Law Club and Thrifty Thimble Club meetings.
Miss Jean Boone will wed Rev. Jeff Moore of Claude on May 2. Women of San Jacinto Baptist Church hosted a shower in the church parlor with Mrs. H. C. Bennett presiding. Guests included Joyce Davis Margaret Vista Ivey Jewell Southard and many others as gifts arrived from eighteen friends.
Johnnie Jean Chumley was honored on her ninth birthday with a party at 207 North Lincoln Street hosted by her mother Mrs. John Chumley. Jacqueline Roberts celebrated her first birthday at home on North Hill Street with balloons, a rabbit cart centerpiece, outdoor refreshments and favors of marbles and dolls.
The MacDowell Club with the A Capella Choir of Amarillo College present a sacred concert during the evening service at Polk Street Methodist Church on Sunday night starting at 7 30.
The Hi Lo Bridge Club will meet at 2 15 PM Thursday at the home of Mrs E V Groom 4215 West Fifteenth Avenue.
The Painters' Auxiliary will meet at 7 30 o'clock tonight in the Painters' Hall to discuss upcoming events and activities.
Rebekah Assembly president Mrs Voyed Howard and state Rebekah marshal Mrs Gene Lawless, both of El Paso, were hosted by Dalhart Hereford Canyon and Amarillo lodges at the I O O F Hall with 100 plus members. Gifts included a traveling bag and umbrella set, a luncheon cloth, and a Panhandle medal won by Edith Lewis. The program featured readings, songs, and piano numbers, with officers in local lodge dress assisting.
Red Carnation Lodge No. 345 Ladies Society to the B of L F and E will meet at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the I O O F Hall. Committees for the next three months include Visiting chairman Mesdames Lydia Webb Myrtle Mann Euelah Faye West hostess committee Mesdames Leta Baird Bessie Melvin and Sara Day telephone committee Mesdames Stella Groves M Willis Velma Hanna card committee Mrs Jessie Scroggins serving committee for Friday Sara Day Velma Hanna Thelma Heath Stella Groves and Lora Gat ten.
The Four F Home Demonstration Club will meet at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Mrs. H. T. Brady's home, 123 Bonita Street, for a lesson on Potter County welfare work. Members are asked to attend to learn about pickles and relishes.
The Blue Bonnet Needle Club will gather at 2 30 Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J T McIver 400 Maryland Street for their meeting.
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