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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1947
Page
25
A chemist developed a nonlethal incendiary compound to target pests like crabgrass, while wasps and hornets tested in wartime aimed to incapacitate living prey. The note suggests a shift from potential weaponization to practical pest control in domestic settings.
Woman's page notes two dinner gatherings hosted for Miss LaVerne McMurtry and Mr J W Collins. Tallahassee and Clarendon hosts included Mrs Bill McBirney and Mrs Ray Palmer in a Coral Room spinster dinner with tuberose-tied place cards. Clark Mathers of Miami led a stag dinner in the Herring Hotel Sunt Ballroom with many local guests and the honoree in attendance.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors held a luncheon yesterday at Mrs. W. R. Collier’s home, 1814 Taylor. Mrs. W. F. Dale led arrangements with assistors including Mes dames Standish, Hartzell, Gruhlkey, Cooper, and Collier. A gladioli centerpiece adorned the buffet. a social hour followed. The next meeting is set for May 8 at 2 PM at Mrs. Collier’s home.
Yesterday Mrs Emner Smith hosted the Variety Club luncheon at the Silver Grill then guests visited the Smith residence at 303 Forest for games. Prizes went to Mrs E S Immell and Mrs W W F Williams. Next meeting features a Pollyanna gift exchange at 2 on Thursday with Mrs Marvin Webb at Ellwood Park.
At the Blackstone Hotel last night the Amarillo Altrusa Club discussed proposed changes to the constitution and by laws during a dinner meeting. President Mrs Gervis Taylor led the session while Mrs John Kuykendall presented the committee’s suggested revisions. special guest Miss Elizabeth Nixson of Richland attended.
The Beryl Needle Club held an election yesterday at Mrs. Howard Ogle’s home, naming Mrs. E. C. Brown president, Mrs. W. E. Hill treasurer, and Mrs. Bill Bogard reporter. Social hour followed with several members present. Next meeting is Thursday at 2:30 at Mrs. Joe Hudspeth’s home on Harrison.
Ghizmeau Home Demonstration Club gathered at Mrs. Dick Pickett's house on East Eleventh. Members of River Road demonstrated sewing box and buttonholes. Attendees included Mrs. R S Connellee Mrs J L Glasgow and other local residents. Next meeting set for May 22 at Mrs. Gilbert Pendley's home on East Eleventh.
Avihk Temple No. 70 hosts first meeting of the year with Mrs. Robbie Ryer as queen in charge. Mrs. Harriett Triplett reports finances, and Mrs. Mitt Henson notes 500 garments sent to crippled children’s hospitals last year. Mrs. Dyer says Khiva Temple Shriners will furnish materials for orthopedic work next year. The group votes.
June trip for Mrs. Dyer to the supreme Session in Chicago is noted. The next meeting features a sewing session and luncheon in May at Khiva Temple. All members are urged to attend with a busy calendar of events including volleyball, story hour, Jam Jar meetings, and YMCA social activities.
Tonight Lone Star Assembly Order of the Rainbow for Girls Khiva Temple hosts a 7 30 o'clock event plus a Summit PTA play and minstrel show with local groups performing.
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