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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1951
Page
9
In Burma insurgents launched a campaign aimed at destroying rice crops, threatening local food supplies and triggering security concerns as authorities monitor the escalating activity. The reports indicate coordinated actions affecting rural communities and agricultural output.
The Globe-News announces its annual All Electric Globe-News Food Fashion Show to be held March 5 to 7 at the Municipal Auditorium. Nutrition, party foods, quick meals and regional dishes will be showcased by Ruth D Knight a noted Ohio State graduate and home economist. Knight will bring experience from cities including Kansas City Dallas Fort Worth Oklahoma City and Carlsbad NM and will lead the event with an emphasis on stretching food dollars.
Circle 8 of Polk Street Methodist Church met to discuss Health of the American Indian as part of the Woman's Society service. A Valentine coffee was held at Mrs. Ramsey’s home with co hostesses and a devotional and program led by several members. New members C W Carder Jr and Vernon Morgan joined. guests included Mrs. Isaacs and Mrs. Petrie.
Mrs. Robert McCracken and Mrs. Robert Sims hosted Circle 13 of Polk Street Methodist WSCS on Wednesday morning. Roy Begeman led opening prayer, Omar Hermsmeyer chaired business, and a play Health of the American Indian was presented by E. J. Sowder Charles Frost Robert Sims and Omar Hermsmeyer. Two new members joined, Mrs. Dick C. Williams and Mrs. Kenneth Linn, as other members attended.
An advertising notice promotes Marian Martin pattern 9324 for Jr Miss sizes 11 through 17 with a flared skirt and bow details. It invites readers to mail 30 cents for the pattern to Amarillo Globe News and to order the Marian Martin Pattern Book for twenty cents, promising a free hat pattern inside.
Group 3 of Women's Fellowship at First Christian Church met Wednesday morning at Mrs. L. S. Pearce 104 Wayside for a coffee. Mrs. Frank Hodges presided with a Valentine motif on decorations. Devotional by Mrs. Robison titled My Church. Lesson The Near East of the Philippines led by Mrs. Hunter with assistants Winn and Floyd. Next meeting March 7.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Buchanan Street Methodist Church closed a study titled We Seek Him Together with Mrs. C. F. Staples leading the session. Mrs. R. R. Black spoke on Christian Symbolism and Mrs. H. B. Coggin reviewed hymns histories. A devotional by Mrs. W. L. Walker ended the meeting. next session is membership tea Feb 21 at 2 pm with guests invited.
Morning Circle of Washington Avenue Christian Church met for a lesson on Mary on Wednesday morning in the church. Leader H F E McMinn led the lesson and W L Solomon gave a devotional on Seeing Eye. A business session chaired by Albert Boy read a missionary thank you from Japan. attendance included S W Jones H E McMinn H L Outland John Sullivan Raymond Stiner A M Weisenman Truman Thurston. The group plans to meet again at 9:30 on February 28 in the church.
Las Amigas Club admitted two new members Mrs. Perry King and Mrs. Herman Kerr at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Bessie Simmons 1506 Jefferson. President C. M. Tyler led business, roll call cited current events, refreshments served to guests Mrs. N. Bradley and Mrs. C. James and members. The hostess Mrs. A. L. Timmons will entertain the club February 27 at 2 30. Nigeria reports a 1950 cacao crop of about 102000 tons.
Members of the Amarillo Federation of Women’s Clubs met at the Federation Club House for a business session led by Mrs. R. E. Clements. A nominating committee was appointed including W. N. Stokes Sam Johnson Lois Kellogg Margaret Shore D. Gress Roy Dowie and Harry Crabbe. Proceeds from a February 23 bridge 42 canasta tournament at 2 pm will fund district convention expenses slated for April 9 to 11.
The Goodman House gathering of J. E. Pietzsch Chapter 26 Disabled American Veterans met with Mrs. Alene Goodman hosting at 2027 Bowie. Attendees heard reports on the Children’s Home veteran legislation and a Community Council banquet. A rummage sale is planned for March 16 and an open house set for February 25.
The Trio Division No. 300 of the Grand International Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers met in IOOF Hall with Mrs. Hazel Atwood presiding. Attendees included Lorene Chelf Gladys Chandler Pearl Branchi Laura Atwood Eva Ludden Mildred Wheeler Stella Ott Jennie Lindbloom Ethel Harmon Myrtle Mann Myrtle Evans Mabel Fitz Viola Runyan and Silver Bilbrey. Hostesses for the next meeting February 27 at 2 o'clock are Mae Boney Lorene Chelf Gladys Chandler Pearl Branchi and Lillian Clark.
Mrs G C Bonney won high at Tuesday afternoon's dessert meeting of the U Deal Em Bridge Club. The event was hosted by Mrs Florence Jones at 700 Mississippi with Mrs Roy Curtis taking second high and Mrs E V Groom guest prize. Guests included Mrs Groom and Mrs Melvin Anderson. Members present were Mesdames G C Bonney Roy Curtis Charles Mellor E M Benesch C B Galbreath and the hostess. A dessert bridge is planned for February 27 at 1 PM hosted by Mrs Charles Mellor at 900 Sunset.
Amarillo Rebekah Lodge 222 held a business meeting in IOOF Hall presided by Mrs. Grace Shackelford. A team drill is set for February 15 at 7 o'clock in IOOF Hall followed by a food and miscellaneous shower honoring a member who lost her home in a recent fire. The next meeting is February 20 at 7:30 in IOOF Hall.
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