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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1940

Page

3

Unit Installation Draws Capacity Crowd at Legion Hall

A capacity audience attended the American Legion Auxiliary installation at Legion Hall. Mrs. George S. Berry of Lubbock addressed the group, installing officers including Mrs. W. M. Adams as president and other officers. Delegates named for the department convention in Laredo, August 17 to 20. Watermelon feast followed with accordion music by DeLaine Williams.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall George S. Berry Lubbock W. M. Adams P. D. Berthelot Charles Lowe Fred DeCoster H. L. Pond R. A. Jackson Ethel Hudson A. Petersen Adams E. V. Nickell H. A. de Laman E. C. Nelson, Jr J. Horace Griggs American Legion Carrie Wilcox Will Benton Roy Beard Department Laredo DeLaine Williams Legion

Church Units to Meet Friday at First Baptist Church

Agnes Graham Circle of the First Baptist Women’s Missionary Society will meet at 6 15 o clock Friday evening at the church with Mrs T H McDonald in charge. The Pleasant Valley Christian Church Woman’s Council met Tuesday for devo tional business and social hour voting to help with church screens and attendance and a gift shower to Mrs A D Lindley. The council will meet Aug 20 at 3 PM. The Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railroad Conductors meets tomorrow at 2 PM in Carpenters Hall with a covered dish lunch and Naomi Class of the First Baptist Church meets at 1 PM.

Agnes Graham First Baptist Women's Missionary Society T. H. McDonald Woman's Council Pleasant Valley Christian Church Elton Reid W. A. Crull Matthew A. D. Lindley Martin A. Meeker Mesdames N. H. Smith M. A. Robbins R. L. Daniels Mesdames W. N. Martin Jack Jerman L. O. Biggers C. A. Biggers Meeker Dan Pavillard Lindley Reid G. L. Coffee ORC Ladies’ Auxiliary Carpenters’ Hall

Mrs Latham Honored At Polk Street Bridal Shower

Hostess C B Pittman gave an open house at 4002 Polk Street for her sister Mrs Jess Latham Jr the former Miss Kay Linder. Guests registered and presented gifts as piano music and group singing filled the evening.

C. B. Pittman Polk Street Jess Latham, Jr Kay Linder Bila Williford Regis Dorothy Latham Miss Latham Miss Williford Mesdames Lindsey Smith Rose McCullum Howard Lynch C. W. Carder, Jr Vernon Martin George Vineyard Jack Pittman Lon Bartlett Jess Latham Raymond Reynolds W. D Walsh Cora B. Roddy Misses Lynn Norwell Frances Fryar Jerry Kerns Frances Lyons Evelyn Bailey Lera Belle DeFries Beverly Ball Ida Roy Nisbett Jane Mobley Dorothy Jenkins Dora Kenyon Betty Roberts Frances Maxfield Mary Jo Griffin Beverly Perry Betty Bell Mary Pat Inman Margaret Wagner Dorothy Hawkins Sue Corn Dean Reed Dorothy Duncan Doris Kenyon Yvonne Bennett Billie Williford Ann Pittman Elinor Thrall Mesdames Gomer Jones Jean Bradley A. J. Morris B. W. Hayden Clyde J. March Alta Lawson H. 8. Milholland Jacob Rathmell H. W. Linder, Jr Tulsa Trene Yakley Sadie Mae Clifton Mary Laicilie Doche

Hi Lo Bridge Club to Meet Thursday at Jones Home

The Hi Lo Bridge Club will meet at 2 15 o clock Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Carlos Jones at 4233 West Twelfth Avenue.

Hil-Lo Bridge Club MFET Hi-Lo Bridge Club Carlos Jones West Twelfth Avenue

Bright Spots in the Week's News

Evelyn Boyd highlights social happenings and visitors in Wichita Falls. Guests include Pegey O'Brien's ranch trip party headed to Ros well and Carlshad Caverns, Mrs J M Simpson relatives from Hillsboro, and Venezuelan visitors with the McGregors. Public figures and local entertainment mix with anecdotes of travel and pet misfortunes.

Evelyn Boyd Pegey O'Brien O'Brien Roswell Carlshad Caverns Eleanor Fuqua Betty Jim Shelton Mary Klingensmith Betty Dawson Janie Eslick Ann Lewis Mary Stack

McDavid Class Plans Watermelon Picnic at Park

The McDavid Sunday school class of Polk Street Methodist Church will picnic at San Jacinto Park at 7 30 this evening. Members and friends are invited to attend as announced by class member Jack Spann.

McDavid Polk Street Methodist Church San Jacinto Park Jack Spann

Kiwani Anns Luncheon Notes July Meeting

The San Jacinto Kiwani Anns held a luncheon at 704 Kentucky Street. Mrs. G T Hennessee won a potted cactus as club prize. The group voted to skip September meetings and continue giving $15 monthly to the Preventorium. Guests listed and the next gathering set for August 20 at noon with Mrs Copeland.

San Jacinto Kiwani-Anns W. J. Beechler Kentucky Street G. T. Hennessee

Calendar of events for Amarillo women and clubs tonight

Tonight details include Amarillo Alumnae Alpha chapter at 1922 Fillmore Street 7 30 honoring new women in church and city Polk Street Methodist W C 5 party at Mrs W Farr 3096 Hughes Street River Road Home Demonstration Club breakfast at Mrs W R Gilbert then 8 o'clock business meeting Panhandle Court 125 Ben Bur Life Assoc meeting I O O F Hall 6 dance at 9 Thursday Queen Esther Club postponed to Aug 15 Ladies Auxiliary to O R C Carpenters Hall 2 Hi Lo Bridge Club 2 15 Mrs Carlos Jones 4233 West Twelfth Avenue Royal Neighbors of America I O O P Hall 2 30 Maria Class First Baptist Church business meeting Mrs Goldie Gathwright 3105 Van Buren Street 2 30 Homecraft Club Mrs J W Thomas 724 North Hays Street 2 Beryl Needle Club picnic in Fidelity Park 2 Potter County Home Demonstration Council picnic Ellwood Ark west end for 4 H members county officials and candidates 6 30 First Baptist Naomi Class monthly meeting and covered dish luncheon Mrs D D Grantham 1721 Lincoln Street 1

D. D. Grantham Lincol Naomi Polk Street W. Farr Hughes Street Hi-Lo Bridge Club Carlos Jones Weat Twelfth Avenue Royal Neighbors of America I. O. O.P. Hall Maria First Baptist Church Goldie Gathwright van Buren Street Potter County Ellwood Ark First Baptist Lincoln Street

Needle Art Club Celebrates Mrs Hedrick Birthday

The Needle Art Club gathered at Mrs Homer Tuttle’s home to honor Mrs H B Hedrick with garden flowers and a birthday cake. Talks on poverty abroad women in the modern age and highpoints of other talks were given by Mrs Jack Edwards Mrs E D Hawkins and Mrs S M Phipps. A sailboat place marker and table setting complemented the celebration. Attending were Mesdames W D Thornton and Harry Warren. The next meeting is set for Aug 20 with Mrs D G Kay at 305 Maryland Street.

Needle Art Club Homer Tuttle H. B. Hedrick Jack Edwards E. D. Hawkins S. M. Phipps

T D Wilsons Entertain at Home for Dallas Visitors

Mr and Mrs T D Wilson hosted a breakfast and croquet party at 608 Louisiana Street yesterday for Dallas visitors Mrs R D Henderson and daughter Virginia Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Stevenson and son Raymond Mr and Mrs Allen Hemphill and son D Nard Mrs J C Adrian Bette Louise Wilson and the hosts Patricia Ann Smedley honored on birthday.

T. D. Wilson Louisiana Street R. D. Henderson Virginia Dallas John Stevenson Raymond Allen Hemphill D. Nard J. C. Adrian Bette Louise Wilson Patricia Ann Smedley Ben Smedley West Sixth Avenue Civen Ae Fauare

We the Women: Parenting for a Changing World

Ruth Millett questions if raising children as gentlemen and individual thinkers will fit a democracy facing altered standards. The piece weighs youthful manners against evolving social norms and the risk of training that may later be unlearned.

Junior

Mrs Hubert Bandy Honored At Vick Home Shower

Mrs Hubert Bandy sister of the honoree received at a party in Dr L J Vick 2819 Ong Street Wilma Vick presiding guests included Mrs Ballard and Misses Mabel Johnnie Rowan The program featured vocal numbers readings and a pink and white theme Gifts were presented prior to refreshments with a list of attendees in the guest book.

Hubert Bandy New Vick L. J. Vick Ong Street Ballard George Bob Charles Hubert Bandy Mrs. Bandy Las Vegas Nev Fresno Calif Roy Slay Walter Loftis Robert Rowan J. B. McClure T. M. Bruner Floyd V. Studer M. E. Jordan Allen Bishop Alfred Huke Guy R. Bradley Evelyn Crites John Forkner Joel Cleveland Clayton Reynolds Lewis Beyer Bobbie Price Mesdames L. V. Cmadit Ed R. Mayer H. L. Jackson Anna Taylor Bruce Cathey Glenn W Askew J. C. Dowd

Forest Hill Club Discusses Food Preservation and Craft

The Forest Hill Home Demonstration Club met with Mrs. Edward Raef to hear about her trip to College Station and discussions on freezing as the best food preservation method led by Mrs. J. W. Carver. Miss Pauline Lakey demonstrated buttonhole making and refreshments were served.

Forest Hill

Mrs Shields Hosts Luncheon for Miss Minchin Bride Elect

Mrs Farle A Shields entertained at 1205 Tra Street with a luncheon in honor of Miss Georgia Minchin, bride elect to William Ordway on August 17. Decor featured chartreuse and royal blue, with garden flowers and a present to the honoree. Guests included Mrs G H Minchi, Mrs W R Harrison, Mrs Walla Benson, Mrs Ivan Boxwell, Mrs Ben Guill, Miss Kathryn Roae, Miss Gabrielle Nelson of Colora Springs, and Miss Minchin.

Farle A. Shields Tra Street Georgia Minchin William Ordway Shields G. H. Minchi W. R. Harrison Walla Benson Ivan Boxwell Ben Guill Kathryn Roae Gabrielle Nelson Colora Springs Minchin

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