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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1940

Page

2

Miss Betty Florey Honored At Home Shower

A miscellaneous shower for bride-elect Miss Betty Florey was held yesterday at 2217 Lipscomb Street, hosted by Miss Patsy Moore with her mother Mrs. J. M. Moore assisting. Green and white decor themed the event as guests including Mesdames McKnight Cornelius Pipkin Blount Sparks Jones and Florey, and Misses Manning Dodson Potter Boxwell Florey others attended.

Betty Florey Patsy Moore George Tiffany Lipscomb Street J. M. Moore Mesdames Jim McKnight B. O. Cornelius Hermon Pipkin, Jr Bill Dee Jack Sparks Paul Jones J. H. Florey Bill Blount Misses Jane Manning Sue Dodson Mary Jane Potter Isabel Boxwell Mary Ruth Joy Jean Florey Dorothy Jane Cook Mary Ann Weymouth Anita McDonald Peggy Ruth Elson Billie Louise Burger

Kiwani Anns Plan Luncheon and Hayride

San Jacinto Kiwani Anns held a luncheon at Mrs. C B Copeland home with co host Mrs Carl G Crifft. Misses Jean and Jane Ansley attended and Mrs Glenn Miller received a potted ivy plant as prize. Plans were made for an old fashioned hayride for members and wives. Next meeting set for Tuesday Oct 1 at 12 oclock hosted by Mrs F W Ansley at 812 Kentucky Street.

San Jacinto Kiwani-Anns C. B. Copeland Madison Street Carl G. Crifft Jean Jane Ansley Glenn Miller San Jacinto Kiwanis Club Mesdames V. M. Newby W. J. Beechier W. M. Rippey J. C. Hill M. Ratliff F. W. Ansley Keith Taylor Arlie Speer C. C. Cunningham Joe Benson W. E. Haley McClendon J. W. Massard Floyd Hissong Zack McCrady Kentucky Street

Diversion Club to Meet Tomorrow

The Diversion Club will meet with Mrs. Lilian Peery at 317 East Twentieth Avenue at 11 o’clock tomorrow morning.

Diversion Club Lilian Peery East Twentieth Avenue Lilian Pee

Bright Spots in the Week's News

Evelyn Boyd notes social events, including a luncheon and bridge party for Miss Betty Lee Hewitt of Little Rock at 1116 Florida Street with guests listed. Ruth McDonald of Portales is guest of Miss Olive Childers at Palo Duro Club with swimming and a picnic. Planned events include a horseback ride and a formal Cotillion Club dance at The Nat next Tuesday night.

Betty Lee Hewitt Little Rock, Ark Josephine Kuykendall Florida Street Palo Duro Olive Childers Ruth McDonald Portales Palo Duro Club Ruth John Trolinger Miss McDonald Cotillion Club

Impressive Service For OES Founder Held In Amarillo

More than 100 attended an impressive service commemorating OES founder Robert Morris at Amarillo Chapter 787 on Taylor Street. The event featured a Morris home skit with impersonations, songs, readings, and a cross ceremony, followed by tea and a dining room reception.

OES Robert Morris Amarillo Order of the Eastern Star Taylor Street Dora Gladman J. Strange

Pleasant Valley Council Holds Meeting at Church

The Pleasant Valley Christian Woman's Council met Tuesday afternoon at the church in a session led by Mrs. L. O. Biggers. The group sang Sweet Hour of Prayer and recited the Lord's Prayer in unison, with scripture from Hebrews chapter eleven read. Several members were absent due to illness or guests in home.

Pleasant Valley Christian Woman's Council L. O. Biggers 1Lth

Council to Meet At Church On Sept Third

Attendees listed include Mesdames Biggers I O Osborn H J Pankratz Dan Pavillard Jack Jerman and G L Coffee. The council plans to meet at the church again on September 3.

Mesdames Biggers I. O. Osborn H. J. Pankratz Dan Pavillard Jack Jerman G. L. Coffee

Miss Helen Jean White Is Honored at Linen Shower

Miss Helen Jean White bride elect of William J. Ragsdale of Austin was honored at a linen shower last night hosted by Mrs. Jack Royalty at 838 Lipscomb Street. Red and white decor featured red zinnias and lighted red tapers with two contests honoring gifts. Little Katherine Nussbaum in a red heart costume pulled a wagon with remaining gifts as brick ice cream and angel food cake were served.

Helen Jean White William J. Ragsdale Austin Jack Royalty Lipscomb Street White Katherine Nussbaum Mary Elizabeth C. J. White Mesdames H. A. Gilmore L. A. Roberts Guy Byrd Gene Chapman Tom Hefner Jim Bell John Blunt W. A. Jenkins George Nussbaum

Mrs Griggs presides at final American Legion Auxiliary meeting

Mrs J Horace Griggs led the last administration meeting at the Legion Hall. Officers were to be honored with a party at the next regular meeting, with C O Hess and A Petersen chosen to arrange it. Reports were heard before Col E A Simpson spoke on preparedness and conscription.

Two Brides Are Honored At Claude Bridal Dinner

Mrs. Francis Michael and Mrs. Floyd Avery were feted after their recent Claude weddings. Attendees included honorees and their husbands, plus Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie McQuirter, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Blassingame and families, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Barnes and families, George Barnes, Sherman Fields, and hosts Francis Michael and Floyd Avery, who both work at Hoffmans Arms Company. Both couples plan to reside in the area.

Francis Michael Floyd Avery Claude Kathryn Barnes Frances Brand D. H. Barnes Michael Harry C. Stevens Charlie McQuirter W. J. Blassingame D. J

Annual Picnic Planned by Bonita Chapter Members

Bonita Chapter Order of the Eastern Star plans its annual picnic at Ellwood Park on Friday evening to celebrate the founder Dr. Robert Morris. Activities start at 6 with contests, followed by supper at 6 45. Members and families urged to attend. call Mrs. C. O. Hess at 4465 or Mrs. Walter R. Irwin at 8943 for details.

Bonita Order of the Eastern Star Robert Morris Ellwood Park C. O. Hess Walter R. Irwin

Maria Class To Meet This Week In Mrs Lackey's Home

A First Baptist Maria Class business meeting is scheduled for 2 30 PM Thursday at 2912 West Second Avenue, the home of Mrs Glenn Lackey.

First Baptist Glenn Lackey West Second Avenue Glenn Weneers Weat

Milk Miracles Shape Curves for Thin and Plump Women

The article suggests milk helps the thin woman gain weight and vitality through diet while enabling the plump woman to maintain health on a strict diet. It notes milk’s effect depends on accompanying foods, offering nutritive help without bulk for the overweight reader and enabling weight gain for the slender reader.

Calendar of Tonight and Thursday Activities in Amarillo

The calendar lists events in Amarillo including Rainbow for Girls at Masonic Hall at 7 30, Alpha Teta Sorority at 1922 Fillmore Street, Ben Hur Life Association court session and public dance, Fidelis Claus at Ellwood Park, First Baptist Church events, Hi Lo Bridge Club on Maryland Street, Royal Neighbors of America postponed, Homecraft Club, English Airport gathering, Berg Needle Club at Ellwood Park, Modern Matrons Club next week, Young People’s Choir at First Christian Church, Woodmen Circle drill rehearsal at I O O F Hall, Diversion Club at 317 East Twentieth Avenue, First Baptist Maria Class at 2912 West Second Avenue.

Visitors Are Honored Here Tea in Honor of Family Matriarchs

Mrs. Clyde C. Bair hosted a mother daughter tea Monday honoring her mother Mrs. W. A. Schubert of Spearman and her mother's mother Mrs. Sarah Burton of Arkansas City Kansas. Verna Leitner and Fran Louisa Schubert served as hostesses and a number of local ladies attended.

Clyde C. Bair W. A. Schubert Spearman Sarah Burton Arkansas City Kan Verna Leitner Fran Louisa Schubert Emma Lou Leitner Pauline Green R. R. Hickman L. Ransford M. E. Morrow Geneva Morrow Verna Allrich Bertie Green Billie Herndon Clark Hicks R. E. Leitner Guill R. T. Bailey Walter E. Smith C. L. Litle A. M. Green M. E

Modern Matrons Meet Postponed to August Twenty Ninth

The Modern Matrons' Club will hold its meeting next week on August 29 instead of the current week as originally scheduled. This change shifts the date but keeps the same venue and agenda for members.

Modern Matrons

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