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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1947
Page
6
Dorothy Dix counsels a six month marriage case about a wife who slapped her husband and was spanked in public. She warns reform of a brat is hard and may be best left to her mother. Also a serviceman should likely end correspondence with a distant lover who never replies. A Spanish speaking office issue prompts embracing language study.
Mrs. R. T. Spain hosted the Amama Class of the First Baptist Church for a morning coffee. The event featured a lace table setting with roses and marigolds, garden flower bouquets, and a devotional on Home by Mrs. T. C. Todd followed by a concluding prayer led by Mrs. Gene Simpson. Members listed include Mrs. Townsend, Carl Adams, Melvin Cox, and many others. guests were Mrs. Gene Simpson, Mrs. Hansford, and Miss Bobbie Hansford. The class plans its September luncheon on the 2nd at 1 PM.
The Amarillo Antique Club met yesterday at Mrs. J. D. Thompson’s residence 2412 Hughes with Mrs. R. E. Wertz assisting. Mrs. S. P. Newbold spoke on Tables of Yesterday. Guest Mrs. D. H. Denmead Jr. of Shiprock NM attended. Next gathering set for Sept 16 at Mrs. Mattie Flamm’s Beasley home.
Newcomers Club members were guests yesterday afternoon at a dessert bridge in the Federation Club Rooms. Hostesses for the social included Mesdames Victor C. King and C. B. [last name truncated], coordinating the afternoon event.
Mr and Mrs Pat Meholin hosted a Monday evening yard party and barbecue in Fillmore with guests including Mr and Mrs Ray Fickle Mr and Mrs Joe Fielding Mrs Unn Hutcheon Jack Meholin and Fred Alexander and Fred Alexander III.
Rebekah Lodge 222 met in business session last night at IOOF Hall with 25 members present. Mrs. Esther Bates directed the initiation of Mrs. Ora Odom. Plans were made for a circle meeting next week Tuesday at 7:30 pm at IOOF Hall with Panhandle Lodge to perform the work. Tomorrow at 7:30 pm Mr and Mrs John F Ross of 2123 Jackson host all Rebekahs, husbands and prospective Rebekahs.
Evening events include YWCA social and dances at 6 30 and 8 11, River Road Home Demonstration Club picnic at North Amarillo Park, and church gatherings at Polk Street Methodist Ellwood Park and Khiva Temple. Thursday lists game rooms open 9 to 5 30, plus clubs and luncheons across Amarillo including First Baptist Arathean Class and Nuevo Bridge Club.
Mrs. T. H. Holland Jr honored her sister Mrs. John Taff at a yesterday afternoon party and gift shower held at 811 North Grant, hosted by Mrs. T. H. Holland Sr.
Assisting hostesses were Miss Eunice Hall and Mrs. Holland. The honoree received gifts from guests. Refreshments served to Mesdames James Neal, R. Z. Kelly, N. B. Albright, Gaylee, T. L. Shumate, R. E. Walker, May Hyde, N. O. Sisk, E. L. Winningham, the hostesses, and Misses Doris Crearar, Fern Crearar, Joyce Barber and Donnie Crearar. Lending gifts were John Taff Jr, Hurschel Terry, A. R. Crearar, Mesdames C. J. Martin Jr, C. J. Martin Sr., Mack Humphres and Bobby Brown.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Carpenters' Local 180 will meet tomorrow at 2:00 PM in Carpenters' Hall. All carpenters' wives are invited to attend.
The Women's Auxiliary of the Southern Presbyterian Church announces an ice cream supper Friday evening on the chapel lawn at Eleventh and Jackson. Doors open at 7 o'clock and refreshments will be served.
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