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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1939

Page

4

Beverly Jean Smith Is Feted On Ninth Birthday

Beverly Jean Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs L E Smith 1600 Line Avenue was honored at a birthday party Monday night at her parents home A dancing student she appeared on the Kiwanis show at the Paramount Theater Guests included her grandparents Mr and Mrs BE J Smith of Happy and Bennie Maynard Joan Merriman Billy LaRoe Edward Davis Fredda Dunlap Charlotte Clark Jimmie Duke Jean La Roe Mr and Mrs Bill Fonken Geraldine Fonken Nadine Crystal Clyde Ray Smith Delmore Crystal Virginia Lee Morehead and Inez Gill all of Happy

Beverly Jean Smith L. E. Smith Line Avenue Beverly Jean Paramount Theater J. Smith Happy Bennie Maynard Joan Merriman Billy LaRoe Edward Davis Fredda Dunlap Charolet Clark Jimmie Duke Jean LaRoe Bill Fonken Geraldine Fonken Nadine Crystal Clyee Ray Smith Delmore Crystal Virginia Lee Morehead Inez Gill

Wedding Is Announced at Central Presbyterian Church

Miss Gwendolyn Perry and William Fowlkes were married in a single ring ceremony conducted by Dr. R. Thomson at Central Presbyterian Church at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Guests included Ned V. Amey W. L. Reeves and R. J. Fowlkes. The bride wore royal blue crepe with black accessories and a rose corsage.

Gwendolyn Perry Myrtle Perry William Fowlkes G. W. Fowlkes Dr. R. Thomson Central Presbyterian Church Messrs and Mesdames Ned V. Amey W. L. Reeves R. J. Fowlkes

Amarillo Couple Wed At Polk Street Home

Mr and Mrs Fowlkes, Amarillo High School graduates, live at 1823 Polk Street. The couple’s notice notes milk digestion efficiency and its quick action compared with meat eggs or fish.

Luncheon For Needle Club Members At Rose Bowl Tea Room

Members of The Needle Club attended a luncheon hosted by Mesdames Lilly G Hollis and Florence Puckett yesterday at the Rose Bowl Tea Room. Guests included Mrs. Melvin Riser of Ardmore Oklahoma sister of Mrs. Hollis and several club members were listed among attendees.

Needle Club Lilly G. Hollis Florence Puckett Rose Bowl Tea Room Melvin Riser Ardmore Okla Hollis Harry G. Hollis A. R. Strom Will Collins John Ward Stanley Marsh Allen Early M. B. Wayland Mosdames Kirby Brown H. H. Cooper I. D. Cole E. W. Hardin C. D. Jackson Ray ©. Johnson H. B. Jones M. J. Campbell J. G. Nunn Roscoe Neely John Rowland Ann Summers Davis Tudor Annie Wilson

Elevian Class Coffee Meeting at Mrs Weaver’s Home

Mrs Ruth Wadley and Mrs Mary Whiteside host Elevian Class of First Baptist Church for a coffee Thursday from 9 to 10 30 AM at 1313 Fillmore Street. Mrs Dorothy Askew and Mrs Dorothy Jo Blackburn lead the program with plans for fall work to be discussed.

Ruth Wadley Mary Leeland Whiteside First Baptist Church Mayvr Weaver Fillmore Street Dorothy Askew Dorothy Jo Blackburn Mayor Weaver Mary L. Whiteside

Backward Birthday Party For Needle Art Club Members

Members of the Needle Art Club attended a backward party at Mrs. Murray Curl’s home on Goliad Street. Honorees were Mrs. Paul Harding and Mrs. Leslie Stephens. Guests wore backward attire, enjoyed decorations, a decorated black inside cake, games, prizes, and gifts from the club.

Needle Art Club Murray Curl Goliad Street Mary Warren

Right to See Children After Divorce

A column advises a mother to arrange visitations with her children during the year despite concerns about the ex husband. It suggests writing a note to organize visits and notes that patience may be needed until September, given nine months with the children. The piece reflects dated attitudes toward divorce and child custody.

Olive Roberts Barton

Picnic Plans Made by Bonita Chapter of O. E. S.

Bonita Chapter O. E. S. met at Masonic Hall to plan a picnic commemorating founder Robert Morris. The event is next Tuesday at 6 pm in San Jacinto Park with games for early arrivals. Eastern Star members and families invited. contact Mrs. M. L. Puller or Mrs. EB. A. Regal for details.

Robert Morris Order of the Eastern Star Bonita Masonic EB. A. Regal

Cunningham Family Returns from Texas Trip

Mr and Mrs Milton Cunningham of 805 Sunset Terrace have returned from a visit to Fort Worth and Dallas. Their daughter Jo Ann, who had been visiting in Galveston Houston and Fort Worth, accompanied them back home.

Milton Cunningham Sunset Terrace Fort Worth Dallas Jo Ann Galveston Houston

Social Calendar Tonight and Thursday in Amarillo

Piano recital by Mrs How ard Lauder pupils at 804 Jefferson Street 8 o'clock. Professional pupils of Silvio Seionti perform at the Playhouse 1800 Harrison Street 8 15. Various auxiliary and club meetings at Carpenters Hall I O O F Hall and other locales with events including drills dinners and demonstrations through Thursday.

Howard Lauder Jefferson Street Silvio Seionti the Playhouse Harrison Street

Martha Class Has Picnic at Ellwood Park

The Martha Class of First Baptist Church held a picnic in Ellwood Park after a monthly meeting. Mrs. Laurel Harris presided, reports were given, and a social service project was planned. Guests included Mesdames Kidwell of Washington DC, Smith of Holdenville, Routh of Hillsboro, Gray, and Imogene Henry.

Martha First Baptist Church Ellwood Park Laurel Harris R. E. Work R. B Burnett Mesdames J. W. Kidwell Washington, D. C Roy H. Smith Holdenville Okla K. H. Routh Hillsboro B. W. Gray Miss Imogene Henry Mesdames D. C. Peters E. B. Wood R. M. Kidwell M. F. Shaw M. Allen Baker Fred Hensley R. R. Jarrett W. P. Henry R. Earl O'Keefe R. H. Routh C. R. Hardin Fred Chastain S. R. Riddle T. J. Templeton R. B. Burnett

Mrs Furr Hosts Luncheon For Visiting Center Guest

Mrs Key Furr hosted a covered dish luncheon at 2223 Hughes Street on Tuesday noon in honor of Miss Ingeborg Kilstofte from Askov Minnesota visiting her daughter Marie Kilstofte director of the Social Center for Girls. Board members attending included H A Shawn C W Seibel N E Bowdle R B Wingate H E Smith F E Watson J B Briscoe E C Seaman Lela Morgan and Mrs W R Wagner of Cross Plains.

Marie Kilstofte Askov Minn Ingeborg Kilstofte Social Center For Girls Key Furr Hughes Street Social Center Board of Directors Mesdames H. A. Shawn C. W. Seibel N. E. Bowdle R. B. Wingate H. E. Smith F. E. Watson J. B. Briscoe E. C. Seaman Lela Morgan Mrs. Farr W. R. Wagner Cross Plains

Coffee Given For Visitor Mrs Gilvin Honored At Garden Party

Mrs. O. K. Gilvin of McAllen a former Amarillo resident was honored at a garden party and coffee Tuesday morning at the home of Mrs. Will Gilvin 2606 Washington Street Guests were long time friends including Mesdames Tom Durham G G Ordway John Rowland L A Wells Will Curtis Mark Hardin Frank Buckingham F L Myers G C Davis Jim Whittington Tom Curtis J W Beale and J B Mireau Mrs Buckingham assisted during the refreshment hour.

O. K. Gilvin McAllen Amarillo Will Gilvin Washington Street Mesdames Tom Durham G. G. Ordway John Rowland L. A. Wells Will Curtis Mark Hardin Frank Buckingham F. L. Myers G. C. Davis Jim Whittington Tom Curtis J. W. Beale J. B. Mireau Buckingham

Joan Pierce Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party

Joan Pierce was honored on her fifth birthday with a party at her parents home 811 Houston Street. Balloons served as favors ice cream and cake were provided. Guests included Robert Lloyd Pierce Garland Daws Donnie ONeal Shay on ONeal Elmer Lloyd Pierce Wayne Bullard Doris Jean Bulard Jimie Grace Howard Rosemary Palmer Raymond Palmer Carol Ray Pierce Curtis Bullard Travis Daws and grandma Mrs F J Pierce.

Joan Pierce J. E. Pierce Houston Street Robert Lloyd Pierce Garland Daws Donnie O'Neal Shayon O'Neal Elmer Lloyd Pierce Wayne Bullard Doris Jean Bulard Jimie Grace Howard Rosemary Palmer Raymond Palmer Carol Ray Pierce Curtis Bullard Travis Daws F. J. Pierce

Church Supper on Lawn at Harvey Residence

Pleasant Valley Christian Church members and friends will gather on the lawn of Mrs. Helen Harvey at Brown Drive for a basket supper at 7 30 Thursday night. Games of 42 and Chinese checkers will be played and all interested are invited to attend.

Pleasant Valley Christian Church Helen Harvey Brown Drive Pleasant Valley

Engagement of Miss Zua Gale Warner to George Parr

Miss Zua Gale Warner of Amarillo to wed George Parr with September 1 wedding date announced at a country club breakfast. The event featured red and white flowers and walnut shell invitations with candlelight reveal, hosted by Mrs. Eben D. Warner and her daughter-in-law.

Zua Warner George Parr Eben D. Warner Eben D. Warner, Jr Amarillo Country Club Zua Gale Warner George Parr, Sr Mesdames James Rittenberry Joe Hancock J. N. Childers Bill Blodgett Bill Bynum Louis Leeward Otis M. Williams Richard Reeves Ridgeway Zelley George

Mexican Heat Powder Promises Relief for Irritated Skin

The ad touts Mexican Heat Powder as comforting for tender skin after baths and diaper changes. It claims ordinary talcum is insufficient and urges readers to buy the medicated powder, noting a new small size costs only a few cents and that it is sold at dealers everywhere.

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