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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1947

Page

8

AAUW Book Review Group Recites Lydia Bailey at Tea

The AAUW Book Review Group met in Federation Club Rooms to discuss Lydia Bailey by Kenneth Roberts. Tea was served with a lace table setting and a white tree centerpiece as members planned an April Dallas convention exhibit and encouraged magazine drives for local schools.

Aauw Group G. A. Sahli Lydia Bailey Kenneth Roberts Aauw Book Review Federation Club T. W. Whigham E. W. Cain G. W. Gress Morris Lively Dallas Bob Kesterson J. L Kendrick Mesdames Dan Long A. D. Lidia Pat Beirne FE. A. McAddo T. A .Cox John Orkes

French Government Sinks Artesian Wells in Sahara

In a drastic measure the French government sank artesian wells in the Sahara desert causing dramatic effects. The action reportedly led to unusual phenomena including fish spouting high into the air as water tables shifted and local wildlife responded to the new groundwater environment.

Sahara Desert

Recent Bride Is Honored at Miscellaneous Shower

Mrs. J. W. Richardson formerly Bobbie Joe Burnette was honored at a misc1ellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. H. L. Phillips 1403 West Twelfth with co host Miss Jean Burnette. Pink and white decorations set the scene. The honoree received a corsage from Mrs. Phillips. guests included many local ladies and some who sent gifts.

J. W. Richardson Bobbie Joe Burnette H. L. Phillips West Twelfth Jean Burnette B. O. Burnette Miss Jean Burnette Phillips Dick Rascoe R. F. Ziegler V. Cook J. V. Harris E. Brady O. Hensley H. C. McDonald O. K. McDonald de Witt Havens Ruth Bemis Joe Locke Baker Richardson Thelma Houston Billie Jo Townes Barbara Baker Betty Hensley Joyce Evans Loretta Patton Doris Richardson Leo Yselding Patton Lawhorn Weird Lorene Miller Wilma Weird T. McDonald

Delta Theta Chi Plans Socials and Dance

Delta Theta Chi sorority met at Eunice Best's home on West Sixth to plan a March 8 dance at Greathouse Barn with tickets at 1 per couple. New members joined committees and the next waffle supper meeting was set for February 20 at Dorothy Peery's home. Attendees included Best, Dodge, McDonald, King, Killian, Thurston, Frantz, Peery, Garrison, Levy, and Hickerson.

Delta Theta Chi Sorority

Bridge Club Valentine Party At Mrs. Helman Home

Nuevo Bridge Club members enjoyed a Valentine party yesterday afternoon at 903 Bonham hosted by Mrs. Ray Helman. Heart shaped tallies marked places and the high score went to Mrs. Helman.

Pollyanna Gift Exchange Planned by Local Group

Members named Mrs Elton Thomas Mrs Bill Howell and guests Mesdames M G O Neil James Walters 8 Boswell Bob Chilton attend a meeting with a prize list administered. A Pollyanna gift exchange is scheduled for next Thursday at 1 15 PM at the home of Mrs Bill Howell 805 Georgia.

Elton Thomas Bill Howell Mesdames M. G. O'Neil James Walters Boswell Bob Chilton Bert Moore Georgia

Marriage Is Announced Evelyne Patterson Weds Richard Hoyal

Announcement of the marriage of Evelyne Patterson of Hobart Oklahoma to Richard Hoyal of 401 North Prospect. The ceremony was at Central Church of Christ with M C Cutherbertson minister. The couple reside at 206 Independence.

Evelyne Patterson Jake A. Patterson Hobart Okla Richard Hoyal A. B. Hoyal North Prospect M. C. Cutherbertson Central Church of Christ A. L. Smith Hoyal Sentinel High School Sentinel Oka Amarillo Navy Independence

Alathean Class Holds Meeting At Ewing Home

Members of the First Baptist Church gathered yesterday afternoon at 311-B East Seventeenth for an Alathean Class meeting. Mrs. H. E. Tasker led the business and plans were made for a February 15 party to honor members' husbands. Refreshments followed for a list of attendees.

First Baptist Church W. A. Ewing A. D. Foreman, Jr H. E. Tasker

Garmon Nichol Wedding Read In Fort Worth

The marriage of W. W. Garmon of 913 Tyler to Mrs. Rachel Nichol of Carlsbad New Mexico was read in Fort Worth on January 17. The couple, currently in Amarillo, plan to reside in Carlsbad in the near future.

W. W. Garmon Tyler Rachel Nicholson Carlsbad N. M Fort Worth Mrs. Garmon Amarillo

Hostess to Variety Club gathers guests for Valentine event

Members of the Variety Club were guests yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Glenn McDavid Jr.'s home at 1120 Bellaire. Mrs. W. F. Williams joined as a new member. Guests included Mesdames S. E. Best E. S. Immell John Keith Marvin Chamberlain M. W. Hamilton H. G. Kilgore Otis Haley W. F P. Williams and Mrs. Jeff Ray. Next Thursday at 2 pm Mrs. Marvin Webb will host at 706 Austin.

Variety Club Glenn McDavid, Jr Bellaire W. F. Williams Valentine S. E. Best E. S. Immell John Keith Marvin Chamberlain M. W. Hamilton H. G. Kilgore Otis Haley W. F P. Williams

Social Calendar Tonight and Saturday Events

TONIGHT Jam Jar party at YWCA 7 PM Amama Class Valentine party at First Baptist Church 7 30 PM John B Golding Auxiliary at VFW San Jacinto Youth Center 8 PM SATURDAY Countywide 4 H Girls Club at 104 Courthouse 2 PM Story Hour Amarillo Public Library 3 PM YMCA and YMCA adult dancing class at YMCA 7 30 PM Amarillo Music Teachers Guild re citi Federation Club Rooms 30 o clock Co Ed Club party at YMCA 8 50 PM

First Baptist Church John B. Golding VFW San Jacinto Amarillo Music Teachers Guild Reciti Federation Club

Beryl Needle Club Receives New Member At Meeting

Mrs. Howard Ogle hosted the Beryl Needle Club at 212 West Twenty first yesterday. Members and guests enjoyed social hour and refreshments as Mrs H B Guy joined as a new member. Other attendees included Mesdames Frank Gordon W E Self W E Hill E C Brown I V Smith W F Davis Joe Hudspeth R B Smith and Bill Bogard. Next week meeting set for Thursday afternoon.

Howard Ogle West Twenty-first Beryl Needle Club H. B. Guy Frank Gordon W. E. Self W. E Hill E. C. Brown I. V. Smith W. F. Davis Joe Hudspeth R. B Smith Bill Bogard

Club Meeting At Mrs Bogard's Home

At 1:30 o'clock the club gathers at the home of Mrs. Bill Bogard located at 312 East Fighth for its regular meeting.

Bill Bogard East Fighth

Happy Hour Club Visits Ill Member After Social

The Happy Hour Sewing Club visited Mrs. L. L. Mullins, ill, after a social at Mrs. Ernest Thrasher’s home 507 North Grant. Hostess served refreshments to Mesdames Rufus McDowell, Victor Steen, W. L. Granger, S. E. Inman and H. M. Jensen. Next meeting is Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs. S. E. Inman’s home 808 Washington.

Happy Hour Sewing Club L. L. Mullins Ing Ernest Thrasher North Grant Rufus McDowell Victor Steen W. L. Granger S. E. Inman H. M. Jenson Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mesdames FE H. Ashcraft H. A. Bragg J. M. Abbey Ned O. Miller T. R. Cantine C. K. Rogers George D Kendall Henry Wilson E. K. Jones Don C. Bord W. M. Benson F. C. Mothershead G. W. Brown W. E. Routh R. L. Thompson L. V. Cradit C. R. Dougherty Watson B. Hamilton Frederick Hall J. B. Martin W. B. Stevenson Don Norton G. W. McGuire Cora Russell Mamie Oliver Delta Theta Chi Bridge Club Texagon Alathean Class States Party Charles Y. Johnson W. A. Owing Colin E. Johnson Bill Lansing W. B. Cline, Jr R. E. Spooner H. G. Alexander Glenn Anseil F. A. Thomas, Jr John Doherty H. E. ‘I‘asker Vogue New York Lipton’s Urses Lipton Noodle Soup Dept N. Y United States Variety YWCA Courthouse Amarillo Public Library YMCA Beryl Club Sewing Meeting Drs. Gist Rasco Winsett Keys, Loving Wheir DR. W. H. Wheir U. S. Navy Fisk Ride Herbert Drug Amarillo Bidg Happy Hour Club Scott Rhone Blackburn ‘Bros Marizon’'S Texas Nevis Amiutto, Teuoa
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