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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1940
Page
4
A crowded collection of handwritten want ads and notices lists individuals seeking jobs or exchange for housing. Expressed needs include plumbing and heating repair, maid and care work, farm or truck driving, and night watchman positions, with contact details and personal notes.
Mrs. Lillian Bost hosted a pre nuptial party at 2112 Taylor Street for Lois Morris and Aileene Morris brides elect of John Richard Cates and Raymond George Stiner. The event featured pink and white decor, a whistling solo, a vocal number, toasts, and gifts. Additional parties are planned this week leading to a May 12 double wedding at First Christian Church.
Sandra Dawn Branum celebrated her second birthday at a party hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Branum at 1009 North Johnson Street. Games and balloons were given as favors. The pink and blue cake with two lit candies was cut and served with refreshments to a group including Nancy Westerfield Verna Lee Gossett Molly Ann Stringer Lea Carrol Sylurs Donnie Chumley Ronnie Mullins Jackie Grider Katherine Barnes Barbara Ann Morris Jan Eubanks and the honoree.
The Past Matrons' Club of Bonita Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held a social meeting at 1002 Monroe Street in a surprise party for charter member Mrs. E O Feierabend. Hostesses were Mesdames Bennett Benesch Brume Conkling and Ed Taylor. Attendees included R P George A F Keirsey Anna Hightower W T Moreman C C Pangle W A Christian Emily Hertner L L Bennett and George Stapleton. Regular meetings occur on fifth Mondays.
Amarillo Garden Club sponsors a radio talk by Mrs J J Howard on What To Do In the Garden During May. The 3 45 o clock Wednesday afternoon session will air over KGNC as part of a series of talks sponsored by the club.
Friday afternoon schedule notes several other entertainments to follow. The brief item suggests a busy afternoon with multiple events and performances planned for attendees.
Sewing pattern 4455 by Anne Adams features a soft be-frilled frock with double-paneled skirt and curved neckline, in misses and women sizes. Advertises yards of fabric and buttons, with option for bows and lace edging, plus a summer pattern book and discounted two-pattern set price of 25 cents when ordered with pattern. Pattern 4455 details and ordering information provided for Amarillo Globe, Pattern Department, 243 West 17th St., New York.
The Calendar lists events for tonight and Wednesday across Amarillo. Beta Sigma Phi hosts Founders Day at Rose Bowl Tea Room at 7 p.m., while Amarillo Rebekah Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. at 1.C.C.F. Hall. Miracle Book Club gathers at 8 p.m. and Bible classes begin at 7:30 p.m. Delia Crittenden hosts 918 Pierce Street events. Wednesday includes multiple women’s councils, church circles, and club gatherings such as the Justamere Bridge Club at 2 p.m., Mid-Week Bridge Club at 2 p.m., and Flapper Fanny Club at 6 p.m. at various locations, plus district luncheons and parish meetings.
Members and patrons of the Mac Dowell Music Club will gather in the Federation Club Rooms Thursday afternoon for a Radio Britain Moeller program. Hostesses include Mrs. H. C. Prince as chairman and Mesdames EB Ashcraft E C Britain C J Blackburn Ruth Griffin Virginia Hackler W T Leachman E J McCartt C C Cunningham Maude Munn W R Pumphrey S F Rose T B Sullenberger George Stapleton and B D Vaughan. The event, arranged by Mrs P L Bottoms, features club members and guest artists with James Neill Northe Paul Filis Emil F Myers Mrs EF Nickell and Mrs Ruth Delzell as participants.
Mrs Nellie Mae Sweet hosted a shower and farewell party for Mrs Pat Ridley who plans to move to Pampa. Guests includes Mesdames Bertie Britt, O M Addison, Ruth Weathered, E W Block, G A Colling, J P Ridley, T E Britain, Paul Cooper, J A Smith, Susie Headrick, J R Mackie, Bill Alexander, J E Tisdale and the hostess. Gifts were given by Mesdames W W Barton, McMinn, Una Wingate, D B Chumbley, Myrtle Cates and daughter Marjory, M W Smith and Jones.
Miss Pauline Lakey will demonstrate at the River Rog Home Demonstration Club meeting on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock in the home of Mrs. W. B. Gilbert.
Xi Alpha Mu held its annual open house entertainment Sunday at Myers Music Mart. Guest artist Mrs James Flory performed two violin solos and was backed by Lila Austin Myers. Members performed piano, vocal, and ensemble numbers, with Miss Marion James presiding at the reception table as president.
Elevian Poiltan and Young Married Men's classes of First Baptist Church held a Fellowship banquet with 150 attendees. FE M Blackburn Jr. presided, Dr J Howard Williams gave invocation, W S Izzard spoke on the war in Europe, and Vernon Hickerson performed magic. Decorations featured pastel maypole motifs and spring flowers.
The Modern Matrons Club will gather at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs Art McKay located at 4220 West Twelfth Avenue for an organized social event.
The Primero Chapter of the Speakers Institute will meet in the home of Mrs. 8. W. Hudson at 2122 Ong Street on Thursday morning at 9 oclock.
The Mizpah Club will meet at 2 30 o clock Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs Joe Mobley at 2600 Hayden Street. The item also offers a breakfast tip suggesting sprinkling crisp dry cereal with brown sugar and a hint of cinnamon on hot cereal to lure youngsters to eat.
A shopper reports losing a wrist watch last Friday afternoon while shopping. The owner seeks details to recover the item.
Chicago report from April 30 notes 7200 U S traffic deaths in first quarter 1940, up seven percent from 1939, with March fatalities at 2440, an 11 percent rise. Cities listed by groups show Lynn Mass and Buffalo N Y among top rates. Duluth and Lynn had perfect first three months.
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