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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1944
Page
5
Members of the John B. Golden Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars met in their new home at Henth Avenue and Taylor Street, the former Weather Bureau Building, to discuss repairs and outline new strategic plans for the post.
Yesterday afternoon the Ladies' Auxiliary met at Mrs. R. B. Groves home on Maryland Street to wrap gifts for Veterans Hospital patients. The annual Christmas party is set for December 19. Members later shared refreshments after the Post and Auxiliary gathering. A recent rummage sale funded flags and new building equipment, with occupancy expected by year’s start.
A crowded list of meetings and events across Amarillo tonight includes dinners at Capitol Hotel and Federation Club Rooms, study groups at various venues, church gatherings, dances, athletic and sewing activities, and club sessions led by groups such as Beta Sigma Phi A A U W Y W C A and Red Cross, with activities timed from 7 to 9 pm and beyond. It notes social engagements across numerous local organizations and addresses.
The Pecos Valley Queens Lodge met Friday at 10 C F Hall to elect officers led by Mesdames Ed West president and D E Willis vice president. The next meeting is December 15 for a Christmas party with a donation to the Orphans' Home and hostesses Roy Hanna F L Hathaway Ross Heith and M J Henrick.
Mrs J A Moore led the fourth lesson on Southern Asia at Buchanan Street Methodist WSCS in the Educational Building. Mrs C C Crist and Mrs J H Powell spoke on the lesson. Attendees included Mesdames Moore Crist Powell Rollins Jones Wrather Green Mills Coberly Staples Boswell. Next meeting set for Wednesday at 2 30 in the Educational Building parlor. LTD Club to meet at Mrs Allred's home 3308 Tyler Street.
Pleasant Valley residents will attend a 7 30 dinner and Yule themed program at the Pleasant Valley School cafe. Christmas carols will be sung, followed by Bridge and 42 after the meal. Reservations contact Mrs. Floyd Bingham or Mrs. Robertson. tickets are 50 cents.
A scoutmaster training course for Boy Scout leaders began yesterday afternoon at 2:30 at San Jacinto Methodist Church. The six weekly indoor sessions cover leadership, administration, and troop programs using the scoutmaster handbook. Instructors are Scoutmaster Conrad Schreiner of Troop 5 and Neighborhood Commissioner Jeff Wm Bentley, part of the five year Boy Scouts training program.
Pat Harmon a 17 year old nephew of Ralph Dykeman Maverick Club director was killed in action on Saipan November 16. The death message came from El Paso via his mother Mrs Maxie Harmon. Pat last year managed El Paso's Austin High football team and was a frequent visitor here.
Roland A. Beckman of the U S Employment Service reports rapid enlistment for Pearl Harbor and Pacific Coast shipyards In Amarillo. The program promises 24 hour service from application to departure with rooms provided for workers but housing limited to men, as families must stay home.
Scout leaders of the Amarillo district Llano Estacado council Boy Scouts of America meet at the district courtroom at 8 pm. They discuss the Silver Jubilee program and the 25 year celebration, the Sixth War Bond Drive, and plans for the 35th national anniversary week. Final plans for the Amarillo District Court of Honor on December 14 are set.
Capt and Mrs John Currie announce the birth of an eight pound baby boy named John Garner Currie born Saturday afternoon at Nix Hospital in San Antonio. He is named for great grandfather John Nance Garner of Uvalde.
The Amarillo Diocese reports 13 124 clothing items weighing 8720 pounds donated in the Emergency Clothing Campaign for Europe. Nationwide Catholics contributed 18,360,813 pounds, with about one third en route overseas. Sacred Heart Cathedral led four districts in cartons, items, and weight. Holy Family Church followed with 15 car tons in Big Spring district.
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