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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1947
Page
8
Dorothy Roe notes the fashion shift as hats trend toward large elaborate silhouettes. Berets appear in draped, sculpted forms paired with cloche, cuffs or wide brims, often accented with feathers, fur, and metallic lames. Turbans return for dinner wear in velvet or lame, with contrast to furs.
Mrs. E. E. Filer hosted Circle 3 of Polk Street Methodist Church Women’s Society lunching at Myers Chicken Restaurant. Program by Mrs. R. C. Martini and Mrs. C. E McKinney. Mrs Co. S. Hatchett led business. Guests included Mrs. L. L. Bennett Mrs. John Armstrong and Miss Betty Armstrong. Members named include Mrs. J. L. Adams Mrs. Martha B Copeland Mrs. O J. Preddell and others with two new members Mrs. J. W. Kenehan and Mrs. Huffine.
Miss Edith Woodard extension service nutritionist conducted a food preservation school in Clay ton teaching canning techniques and safe storage for households.
Queen Esther Club met at Mrs. J. H. Courtney’s home with Mrs. Dora Campbell and Mrs. Laura Pangle as assistant hostesses. Under president Mrs. Homer Tuttle the group discussed business. Mrs. E C Singleton reviewed the life of Robert Morris founder of the Order of Eastern Star. Music by Mrs. Otho Mimms. The next meeting is planned for September 11.
Philathea Class members of the First Baptist Church gathered yesterday at 3910 Cheyenne to conduct a business meeting led by president Mrs Temple Brown. Refreshments followed for several members, with the next meeting planned as a church luncheon on a mid August date at 12 30.
Palo Duro Grove convened a special session at the WOW office with Mrs. Dolley Cantwell presiding. Messages from President Mrs. Marie Smith and state manager Mrs. Laura E. Krebs were read. Next regular meeting set for August 28.
Tonight Jam Jar dance at YWCA 7:30 to 11 led by Y Ettes program committee Miss Shepard of 308 North Pierce. Saturday game rooms and gym open at YWCA until 1. Amarillo Public Library story hour at 3. Mixed bridge at Amarillo Country Club 8:30. Co Ed Club dance at YMCA 8:30.
Nuevo Bridge Club held an afternoon of bridge at 310 East Twentieth. High score went to Mrs. Bill Howell, second to Mrs. George Barry, traveling prize to Mrs. Harlon Palmer, and consolation to Mrs. Ray Helman. Refreshments served to club members and guests. Next week the group meets at Mrs. James Walters 1704 Lincoln at 1 PM.
Mrs. Odus Turner hosted a morning coffee for the Philo mathic Study Club at 1713 Jackson and announced her resignation as president with an original poem. Guests included Mesdames Brown Matthews Johnson Warren Lan ham Bragg Askew Britain Youngblood Pirschel McLellan Parmelee Edwards Merchant Hill Browder Nutt Mills and visitors Stockton Lake Omaha Martin Mueller. A farewell party for Turner is planned next Thursday at the Matthews home 213 West Thirteenth.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Conductors hosts a basket picnic Sunday at 5 o clock at the southeast corner of Ellwood Park. All conductors and their families are invited to attend.
First Christian Church Woman's Council 1 of the Circle met in the home of Mrs. Charles F. Smith at 1215 Rusk on Wednesday morning. Mrs. Keith Caldwell led a devotional on Freedom from Class Slavery and coffee was served to the group and guest Miss Verna May of Kansas, Ill.
Mrs Hudson Hendrix and Miss Agnes Hensil hosted the Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies Aid meeting at Parish Hall Eighteenth and Harrison under president Mrs Ed Otting. Rev Martin J H Hartenberger spoke on The Woman Who Deceived Her Husband. Eleven members and two guests attended. Next session set for Sept 1 at 8 o'clock in the Parish Hall.
Mrs. T. W. Whigham hosted Circle 4 of Polk Street Methodist WSCS. Mrs. Robert Douglas presided as plans were announced to support a gift shower for missionary Flora Foreman returning to India. Attendees urged to attend the September 3 Hereford seminar and hear Mrs. C. S. Riley discuss Children s Homes Sponsored by WSCS.
Mr and Mrs Fred Fegal and their daughter Gwen of 1314 Rosemont will return Saturday from Gallup New Mexico where they attended the Indian ceremonial.
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