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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1924
Page
7
A poetic vignette about a wise walking lamp-post is paired with Amarillo social columns. Readers learn of residents returning from tours in Colorado and New Mexico, visits to Florida, bridge parties, guest arrangements, and local club gatherings. Publicity plans for a State Federation meeting in Amarillo are noted along with several family events and birthdays.
The Balalian Debating society formed for girls in 1921 and has shown notable growth. It meets weekly and has held meetings for three years. Louise Russell serves as sponsor and the presidents over the past year were Merle Young, Lallie Dodson, and Katherine Curt.
The La Polemitsa society for girls, organized last year and led by Ruth Virgin, grew its ranks and achieved an enviable record in the school’s social and literary life. Officers for the year were Elizabeth Meyer, Frances Powell and Frances Patterson.
Mrs Bill Adams entertained many friends at her home this morning for bridge. Guests arrived about 9:30 and played until noon. Miss Felice Stinnett won high score and Miss Jewell Scales took consolation. The rooms were decorated with garden flowers and refreshments served to about forty guests. The Central Presbyterian Sunday school picnic was postponed due to uncertain weather.
Allison school district No. 3 comprises small lower grade classes twelve miles northeast of Amarillo. Charles Payillard serves as guardian for the school with a board of trustees overseeing three schools. The community club rests but will be revived by Arthur Folsom in winter. Miss Jamie L. Kidder of San Angelo teaches. The Bar association has adopted this school.
County school issues are being addressed by a board including J. W. Cheney as president J. W. Ford George Menke Walter McCartney and Sloan Kru ser They meet to work out county school problems.
This week lists club meetings at various homes and locations. La Costura at 1612 Polk Street. Ride-a-Wee at 405 North Taylor. Needle Club at 1411 Madison Street. Adrienne Atterbury hosts a bridge party at 1708 Hughes Street. Mizpah Club honors Mrs. James C. Phillips at 1613 Harrison Street. 1921 club at 1311 Monroe Street. Woman's Missionary Society sessions at 1921 Harrison Street. Business and Professional Women at Amarillo Hotel. Priscilla Club at 1203 Pierce Street. Women's Missionary Society at Glenwood Baptist Church. I. A. Panhandle Ex-Students Association luncheon at Amarillo Hotel with reservations.
The Hi Y club at Amarillo High began with thirty two members and grew to seventy eight by year end. Members aided the Northwest Texas Older Boy's conference, with thirty of its boys entering high school declamation contests. The club revived the student newspaper The Cap Rock after four years. Officers include Eugene Jordan president Hoyt Boles vice president Dan Thomson secretary Charles Green treasurer James Lumpkin reporter Ray Parr sergeant at arms and Fountain Works postmaster. The High School band led by O Wise contributed widely to school events and athletic contests.
River Road school in district No 1 north of the city elected Mrs R L Mobley as the first woman trustee and secretary of the board. Frank Givens serves as board president. Dan Payillard led efforts to consolidate funds by closing Pavilllard school, concentrating students at River Road. Rosa T Thurman returns to teach rural work after special Canyon study. A live Parent-Teachers' club is led by Mrs Lloyd Bivins with Miss Johnnie Mobley as secretary. Rotarians are former school parents.
Songey School District No. 2 unveils a gray brick two room building nearing completion to serve the fall session. Trustees F. P. Kiiling and G. Bilgin spearheaded bond passage and construction with the Lions Club guardianship and the Loney Friends community group led by Kiilling aiding the neighborhood effort. Mrs. Urtie Fuller, last year’s teacher, earned a substantial raise and returns for the season as she completes degree work at Abilene College.
Jones School No 3, located five miles north of San Francis, has Miss Mary Louise Carney of Groom as the new teacher for next year. Trustee Mike Wink oversees the school which often joins San Francis for community meetings. The Ad club of Amarillo sponsors the school activities.
Amarillo plans new additions to five ward schools McKinley San Jacinto North Ward Glenwood and East Ward. Six rooms added at McKinley and San Jacinto four at North Ward two at Glenwood and East Ward. The project features face brick exteriors cast stone trim and upgraded cloak rooms toilets offices and book rooms. Architecture by G F Rittenberry with E G Hatch and F R Haines guiding construction. The high school will include auditorium gymnasium laboratories manual training cafeteria and locker rooms.
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