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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1947
Page
9
A chemist develops a method to deploy a single incendiary compound used by wasps and hornets against lying prey. The discovery relates to wartime concepts and mentions Tokyo and bombers in a historical context, with a note on lawn crabgrass control.
Mrs. Bill McBirney of Tallahassee and Mrs. Ray Palmer entertained with a spinster dinner in the Coral Room of the Capitol Hotel Wednesday evening honoring Miss LaVerne McMurtry bride elect of J. W. Gins. The T shaped table featured calla lilies and mini tuberoses on hand painted place cards. Guests included Mesdames Steve Cowan Alfred McMurtry John R. Murphy Bob Murphy John Wyatt Albert Lane J Ernest Batson John Sutterstram John Keyser Bob Mills Clab Mathers Eugene McCactt Jr Bob Parr Lee Bivins Miss Margaret Stone Connie Underwood Ann Claire Brannen and the honoree. Clark Mathers of Miami hosted a stag dinner for Mr. Collins in the Herring Hotel Page Ballroom Wednesday evening with guests Bob Parr Bob Mills Ray Palmer Alfred McMurtry George Caufield Pat Brandenburg Bob Garner Tol Ware Shelby Kruser El Durham Paul Altingham Kee Bivins Glenn Newbold Curtiss Maynard of Albuquerque SN M. Walter Caldwell Art Abrams of Borger and the honoree.
Members of Division Luncheon Queen City of the Flains Ladies Auxiliary to the Officer of Railway conducted a luncheon at Mrs. W. R. Collier’s home, 1814 Taylor. Chairman Mrs. W. F. Dale led arrangements with many attendees and a gladioli and painted daisy centerpiece. A social hour followed. next meeting set for May 2 at 2 PM at the Collier residence.
Mrs Emner Smith hosted the Variety Club luncheon at the Silver Grill with prizes awarded to Mrs E S Immell and Mrs W F Williams. Afterward guests gathered at 303 Forest for games and a Pollyanna gift exchange is planned next week at Ellwood Park. Mrs Ernest Thrasher hosted the Happy Hour Sewing Club with refreshments and invites members to meet at Mrs Johnny Fanti’s home next Thursday at 2.00.
At the Amarillo Brackstone Hotel the Altrusa Club held a dinner meeting. President Gorvis Taylor led the session as John Kuykendall presented proposed by law changes to the constitution. Former member Elizabeth Nixson of Richland attended as a special guest.
The Beryl Needle Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Howard Ogle’s home, 212 West Twenty-first. New officers were elected: President Mrs E C G Brown, Treasurer Mrs W E Hill, Reporter Mrs Bill Bogard. Social hour followed with members listed. Next meeting is Thursday at 2 30 pm in Mrs Joe Hudspeth’s home 508 Harrison.
River Road Home Demonstration Club members met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Dick Pickett’s home 3804 East Eleventh. Mrs. R S Connell ee and Mrs. J L Glasgow spoke on the modern sewing box and buttonholes. Refreshments served to Mesdames Akers Bowles Killion Weaver Yennimore Porterfield Connellee Glasgow Maloney and the host and guests. Next meeting May 22 at 2 pm in Mrs. Gilbert Pendley’s home 3707 East Fleventh.
Avihk Temple No 70 Daughters of the Nile held its first meeting of the new year at Khiva Temple led by queen Mrs Robbie Ryer. Mrs Harriett Triplett gave the financial report and Mrs Mibt Henson, orthopedic chairman, said 50 garments were sent to crippled children’s hospitals last year. Mrs Dyer announced Khiva Temple Shriness will furnish materials for the orthopedic project.
A fragmented schedule notes a June session at the supreme hoot, sewing and luncheon in May, teenage dance, and various youth activities. Mentions YWCA events at the High School and Amarillo Public Library, plus a Rainbow for Girls gathering at Khive Temple and a Summit PTA play. Attendance urged 8:30 to 11 and other listed times.
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