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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1940
Page
2
Tonight Amarillo clubs host officer installations at venues city wide including the Amarillo Hotel and Bonita Chapter. Assemblies include Rebekah Lodge and Cotillion Club dances, picnic at Ellwood Park, and a Brotherhood Engineers gathering. Tomorrow lists Painters Auxiliary and multiple church and civic meetings across North and West Amarillo with picnics and circle sessions.
Seventy five men and women registered for the Amarillo Chapter Eastern Star and Palo Duro Masonic Lodge open house at 524% Taylor Street. Officers welcomed guests then an informal program of music and talks followed with redecorated hall and summer flowers. Refreshments concluded the event as visiting Eastern Star members and Masons met host group members to become acquainted.
The Red Carnation Lodge plans an annual family picnic at Ellwood Park starting 4 o clock Friday afternoon. Members and families should assemble at the fireplace. supper follows at 6 o'clock with games and entertainment.
Alicia Hart counsels women that clothes should matter but not govern self worth. She cautions against copying others, fretting over formal vs informal wear, or overvaluing outfits when attending social events. Personal charm and grooming matter more than expensive attire.
Circle 5 of Polk Street Methodist Woman's Society sponsors a rummage sale Friday and Saturday at 621 East Fourth Avenue. Call volunteers Mrs. John Armstrong or Mrs. G C Bateman to contribute. Circle to meet at 2:30 pm tomorrow at 1717 Jackson Street. Philathea Class of First Baptist to meet at 1225 West Ninth Avenue at 2:30 pm Thursday, moved from Ernest Parsons' home. Circle 2 of West Amarillo Christian Woman's Council to meet at 2:30 pm tomorrow at 204 Independence Street. The Coast Guard Academy is located at New London, Connecticut.
Young Amarilloans enjoy a week of fun at a yard party hosted by Elaine at 2122 Hughes Street with guests from Amarillo and Ardmore. News notes include a prospective wedding on Sept. 29 in Anson and a double wedding at Northwest Texas Hospital Nurses' Home.
The Thrifty Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. C. M. Bell’s home with Mrs. D H Scoby hosting. Members shared dairy problems and Pauline Lakey demonstrated butter making while plans for a party were discussed. A coffee and doughnuts reception followed for attendees including Mrs H Nixon and several named members. The club schedules a September session for sauerkraut making.
The Rebekah Lodge arranges a Wednesday night picnic at Ellwood Park starting 6 20 o clock. The entertainment is for all Rebekah and Odd Fellows and their wives. Members are to bring covered dishes.
In Wichita Falls the First Christian Church hosted a simple ceremony at 10 oclock Saturday. Miss Margaret Sheers of this city and Amarillo joined with Fort Griffin rancher Carrol Putnam. Dr O L Shelton officiated before relatives and friends. The bride wore a sheer brown wool suit with velvet trim and pink roses. After vows the couple left for a wedding tour and will reside at Camp Cooper ranch. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Putnam and children of Fort Griffin.
Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Hawkins hosted a fish fry at Ellwood Park for Needle Art Club members and families. After supper, games of forty-two were played. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins and children Billy and Jack among several couples and their daughters.
The Pleasant Valley Parent-Teacher Group met at Mrs. V. L. Pond home with discussion on Back to School. Members present included Mesdames Pond Scoby Jones Knight Oliver and three guests. The first PT Unit meeting is set for 4 PM September 8 at the school building.
Amarillo resident T. J. Murrell received a portion of the Carl Stone Benedict Scholarship at UT's summer session commencement. His grant totals $100 or one third of the scholarship, based on high grades and strong student activity.
All members are urged to attend a called meeting from 10 to 10 30 Thursday morning in the home of Mrs W S Noland 1611 Van Buren Street. The meeting will begin promptly at the appointed hour.
Mrs. W. O. Horton of Birmingham Alabama is visiting her son L. F. Horton and his family at 2100 Harrison Street.
A dated advice piece outlines dating etiquette for women on a first date with men. It suggests listening attentively, limiting praise, smiling, and avoiding sharing too much about oneself. The guidance emphasizes keeping some mystery while showing enjoyment of the company.
The Willkie visit to Amarillo will be among the early western appearances on a 7000 mile tour starting in Rushville Indiana September 15. He will speak at Ellwood Park during a parade and address the Tri State Fair crowd with an extemporaneous talk on national and world conditions.
Altavene Clark of Congressman Marvin Jones's office disputes the claim that Democrats desire a "victory war" before the November vote. Clark, returning from Washington, asserts the administration aims to prevent participation in war and that Washington does not want conflict. She notes Jones may return to Amarillo mid September if duties allow.
Santa Fe Railway announces reduced Labor Day travel. H. C. Vincent says round trip coach fare equal to one way plus 25 cents applies to Texas and Louisiana points for trains arriving Aug 31 to Sept 2. Return by Sept 4 midnight.
Businessmen of Eagle Nest New Mexico sponsor a two day Labor Day rodeo September 1 and 2 with events including bronc riding calf roping wild cow milking steer riding Indian bareback riding and businessmen goat roping. Headquarters are at the Eagle Nest Inn for the celebration.
The guidance outlines maintaining a feminine, nonchalant demeanor while handling dates. It emphasizes letting him drive clowning, avoiding cleverness, laughing at oneself, and avoiding obvious flattery. If no second date is requested, report the matter as they ought to get results.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to flush excess waste from kidneys and stop nighttime urination using a 38 cent pack of Gold Medal Haarlem Cape Oil Capsules. It links diuretic action to kidney relief and claims benefits for backache, sciatica, neuritis, and rheumatic pain.
Pattern 4340 offered in misses and women's sizes 16 18 20 34 36 38 40 42 and 44. Size 36 requires 4% yards of 39 inch fabric. Send fifteen cents to Pattern Department Amarillo Globe 243 West 17th Street New York NY for this pattern. Additional ten cents applies for latest Pattern Book.
Local Amarillo resident Mrs. Fred Hines learns her English relatives remain safe as war news from Europe continues. Maud Piper of Bude Cornwall notes fear over nightly air activity and the uncertain end of the conflict while relations in London and New York keep in touch.
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