Modern Study Club Yuletide Party Features Holiday Story
Modern Study Club members gathered at Mrs. Clem Kellogg's home for a Christmas party and gift exchange. Miss Helen McKinley read a Yuletide story while Mrs. Victor Shango and Mrs. Thornton Blanchard sang. The group sang carols as Mrs. John Merchant, president, distributed gifts and read an original verse for each member. Refreshments in holiday motif were served. Attendees included Thad Ansley, L. R. Barker, Thornton Blanchard, E L. Campbell, Sid Carter, C. A. Clemmons, Guy Correll, Gordon Creamer, John Dees, Fay Dryden, Alfred Gienn, W. E. Harrison, Eugene Harris, C. C. Hayes, Gene Klein, John McMillen, John Merchant, Victor Shango, W. B. Thompson, Miss Helen McKinley, and the hostess. The next meeting is Jan 3 at 11:30 in Mrs. John Merchant's home.
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Modern Study Club
Clem Kellogg
1618
Lipscomb
Helen McKinley
Victor Shango
Thornton Blanch
Ard
John Merchant
Mrs. Merchant
Thad Ansley
L. R. Barker
Thornton Blanchard
E L. Campbell
Sid Carter
C. A. Clemmons
Guy Correll
Gordon Creamer
John Dees
Fay Dryden
Alfred Gienn
W. E. Harrison
Eugene Harris
C. C. Hayes
Gene Klein
John McMillen
W. B. Thompson
Tyler
Social Calendar Tonight in Amarillo and Area
Tonight's events include the Security Benefit Association Christmas Tree at WOW Hall at 7:30. Bonita Chapter 184 Order of the Eastern Star meets at Khiva Temple at 7:30, and the Amarillo Rebekah Lodge gathers at IOOF Hall at 7:38. A Nantucket captain once caught a record ambergris, delivering 900 pounds to Paris perfumers for 125000 dollars about 75 years ago.
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Security Benefit Association
Wow Hall
Order of the Eastern Star
Khiva Temple
Nantucket
Paris
Naomi Class Hosts Christmas Luncheon at First Baptist
Naomi Class members and guests gathered at Mrs. Tom Stanley’s home for a Christmas luncheon and party. Mrs. J L Lovvorn led the invocation and a love offering was taken for Charles E Puller for his gospel radio program. Miss Ella Jane Knight read two pieces and sang Silent Night as Santa Claus distributed gifts from a festively lit tree.
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First Baptist Church
Naomi
Tom Stanley
Crockett
J. L. Lovvorn
Charles E. Puller
Ella Jane Knight
Mrs. Lovvorn
Luke
Santa Claus
C. B. Rankin
W. D. Robertson
J. L. Lovvern
Myrtle Love
L. F. Borden
W. G. Baker
Jack Lacy
J. E. Ogg
J. W. Sell
Charles Miller
Credit Women's Dinner Party Features Christmas Gift Exchange
The Amarillo Credit Women's Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Lillian McGavern's home at 1601 Jackson. Dinner was at the Marine Grill with covers for Lillian McGavern Genna Lee Lester Doris Lieurance Floy Wise Faye Carter Pauline Holmes Carol Eitel Mary Ann Simpson Jerry Lesan Virginia Wisdom Rachel Patterson Dorothy Garrison and Margaret Ventress. Afterward members visited Mrs. Lieurance at 1309-A Jackson where gifts were exchanged from a decorated tree.
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Amarillo
Marine Grill
Lillian McGavern
Genna Lee Lester
Doris Lieurance
Floy Wise
Faye Carter
Pauline Holmes
Carol Eitel
Mary Ann Simpson
Jerry Lesan
Virginia Wisdom
Rachel Patterson
Dorothy Garrison
Margaret Ventress
Leurance
Jackson
Inventions Record Minute Weights and Thicknesses
Scientific instruments can register weights within a hundred thousandth of an ounce and measure thickness to one billionth of an inch, highlighting advances in precision engineering and metrology.
Nuptial Vows for Alma Waters and Thorris Jackson
Alma Waters daughter of Mr and Mrs C P Waters Wheeler and Thorris Jackson son of Mrs Mattie B Jackson were married Saturday morning December 21 at the First Baptist Church in a double ring service read by Dr A D Foreman Jr. The couple will reside in Amarillo.
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Alma Waters
C. P. Waters
Wheeler
Thorris Jackson
Mattie B. Jackson
West Tenth
A. D. Foreman, Jr
First Baptist Church
James E. Shackelford
Pat Jackson
John Josey
Christmas Party At First Baptist Church Choir
The First Baptist Church choir held a Christmas party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Virgil B. Reager at 1604 Hughes with Mrs. C. O. Huber assisting. John Josey directed a minstrel show as the group sang carols, watched Christmas films, and played games. Yuletide refreshments were served to numerous members and guests including J. Josey, Jean Bond, J. Roach, P. Dean, E. Bruce, I. W. Page, O. B. Sandidge, G. L. Casey, J. Dye, E. Powell, T. A. Landers, Judge and Mrs. Nelson, Jr., and many others.
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Virgil B. Reager
Hughes
C. O. Huber
First Baptist Church
John Josey
Jean
G. E. Bond
Jesse Roach
Pat Dean
E. R. Bruce
I. W. Page
O. B. Sandidge
Glen L. Casey
Jerry Dye
Eddie Powell
T. A. Landers
McLean
E. C. Nelson, Jr
J. W. Sanders
Marie Higley
E. G. Loftis
Fire Breaks Up Yule Party at Sol Prank Department Store
A fire on December 22 caused several thousand dollars in damage to stocks and equipment at the Sol Prank Department Store in San Antonio. The blaze spread to the second floor during the annual Christmas party, but about 25 attendees escaped unharmed via fire escapes.
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San Antonio
Sol
Auxiliary Luncheon and Bridge Party Held in Old Tascosa
Mrs. Lawrence Beyer and Mrs. John Armstrong hosted the ABC Auxiliary Christmas luncheon and bridge event in Old Tascosa. High bridge scores went to Mrs. F. E. Jordan and Mrs. Harris Landon. game prize to Mrs. Curtis Burke. table prize to Mrs. Hugo Loewenstern.
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Lawrence Beyer
John Armstrong
ABC
Old Tascosa
FE. E. Jordan
Harris Landon
Curtis Burke
Hugo Loewenstern
W. R. Ballard
Roy Burke
Harlie B. Cook
Gene Chapman
E. E. Jordan
J. C. Lilly
Bob Anthony
D. T. Leachman
E. O. Northcutt
E. A. Plettner
Frank Lawler
Bud Bussard
E. F. Leachman
M. H. Loewenstern
C. E. Sumerlin
Curtis C. Burke
W. W. Cox
Betty Armstrong
Betty Sumerlin
Las Amigas Club Social Celebration At Mrs Collins Home
Mrs B H Collins hosted the Las Amigas Club holiday party at 1204 West Thirteenth. Members shared childhood Christmas stories and future plans as carols played and a gift exchange occurred. President Albert Fryar received a gift and gave holly corsages to members.
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B. H. Collins
West Thirteenth
Las Amigas
Albert Fryar
Mesdames
Mae Humphries
C. M. Tyler
Herman Kerr
Rankin Russell
F. E. Ingham
E. E. Boxwell
Bessie Simmons
H. B. Fain
A. L. Timmons
Amesty appeal led by Dorothy Fisher for WWII conscientious objectors
Dorothy Canfield Fisher leads a national appeal seeking presidential amnesty for 6000 conscientious objectors who served prison terms in World War II. The effort argues only presidential action can restore civil rights to the men.
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Dorothy Canfield Fisher
4-H Girls' Club Holiday Social at St Francis Home
4 H Girls' Club held a Christmas party at Mrs Joseph Berg home with singing Jingle Bells and a decorated tree. Guests exchanged gifts and watched films from prior socials, then made place cards before caroling and refreshments. Attendees included Wanda Walden Mary Jo Berg Opal Raef Norma Jean Berg Virginia Detten Ruth Ann Berg Joyce Raef Zona Neusch Madelyn Detten Nadine Cowger Rosemary Neusch Neva Ann Barnes Mrs W Jenkins Mrs J R Hogge Jimmie Mrs Oscar Detten and Billie Miss Pauline Lokey Potter County home demonstration agent Sherlyn and Mrs Joseph Berg.
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Wanda Walden
Mary Jo Berg
Opal Raef
Norma Jean Berg
Virginia Detten
Ruth Ann Berg
Joyce Raef
Zona Neusch
Madelyn Detten
Nadine Cowger
Rosemary Neusch
Bridge Club Holiday Meeting At Milholland Home
The U-Deal-Em Bridge Club held a festive Christmas gathering at Mrs. Harry Milholland’s 408 North Johnson home. High score went to Mrs. Milholland with Mrs. O. J. Fredell taking second. attendees included Mesdames Pitman, Benesch, Predell, Mellor, Nora Beer, Floyd T. Jones, C. B. Galbreath, and the hostess. A follow up gathering is planned January 7 at Mrs. Nora Beer's residence.
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Harry Milholland
North Johnson
Milholland
O. J. Fredell
Mesdames
Jack Pitman
E. M. Benesch
O. J. Predell
Charles Mellor
Nora Beer
Floyd T. Jones
C. B. Galbreath
Bonham
Sanders Home Hosts MOL Class Annual Dinner
First Baptist Church MOL members gathered at Mrs. J. W. Sanders home at 2400 Hughes for a Yuletide party and turkey dinner. Mrs. J. R. Rowntree gave holiday greetings, carols were sung, and Mrs. E. T. Dunaway led the invocation. The Christmas story was presented by Mrs. W. A. Johnson as table plans honored many members including J. W. Hill, P. B. Dailey, A. G. Branchi, J. A. Hazelwood, and Waxahachie visitors among a long list of attendees.
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First Baptist Church
MOL
J. W. Sanders
Hughes
J. R. Rowntree
E. T. Dunaway
W. A. Johnson
J. W. Hill
P. B. Dailey
A. G. Branchi
J. A. Hazelwood
W. L. Williamson
A. E. Brown
EF. T. Dunaway
J. P. Black
P. K. Brian
T. H. Rodgers
J. H. Miller
Waxahachie
Winnie Huber
J. R. Keeling
African Frogs Sent North For Pregnancy Tests
Laboratory technicians at the Alaska Railroad Hospital in Anchorage have imported 12 African frogs to be used in pregnancy tests. Technicians said there was previously no reliable method for these tests in the area.
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Anchorage
Alaska
A.P
Alaska Railroad
A L Biggs Unit Manager Contact at Fisk Building
A L Biggs serves as unit manager at 711 Fisk Bidg, reachable by phone 8811. The note identifies his role and address for business inquiries.
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Fisk
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Jean Patou
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Las Amigas Club
St. Francis 4-H
Joseph Berg
The
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J. E. Hewett
Optometrist
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Sanders
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J. W. Hollingsworth
A. L. Earl
R. F. Stewart
R. L. Patten
J. S. McMullen
Ella Mae McMinn
C. L. B. Hines
D. B. Roberson
H. C. Ammons
C. E. Richardson
Ruby Rhea
S. F. Pelton
Emma Dodson
B. D. Carroll
Mary E. Brown
J. H. Cureton
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the Life Insurance Co
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A. L. Biggs
Benty Shoppe
Mary
A Polk
Adell Miner
Oomphie
Sole
Ixse
Polk
Cosmetic Department
Upmarine Gas Company
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