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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1950

Page

10

Mrs. Perry Burks Feted at Party

Mrs. Perry Burks longtime Amamia Class teacher at First Baptist Church was honored at a birthday gathering yesterday morning hosted by Mrs. J. A Eastwood at 2003 Polk Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Eddie Mann and Mrs. H Chandler. The event featured prayers, devotional, music, class history, and gifts from the class.

Perry Burks First Baptist Church J. A Eastwood Polk Eddie Mann H. Chandler Chandler J. D. Horton A. L. Moore Guy Smyth Lilly Larsen Jewel, Ellis Minnetonka Irene Adams

Class Party Details Highlight Pink Orchid and Green Theme

A social gathering featured pink, orchid and green colors with snapdragons and Sweet peas on a lace clothed table, pink crystal taper candles, and a decorated cake presented to Mrs. Burks. Forty members attended, with guests Mrs. Scott Hatcher and Mrs. Temple Pensley. The next class meeting is a luncheon on March 7 at 1 oclock in the church.

Burks Scott Hatcher Temple Pensley

Ruth Class Holds Party for Husbands at Temple Baptist

Members of the Ruth Class at Temple Baptist Church hosted their husbands for a party recently in the church hall. The program featured singing and games followed by showing pictures from a Halloween party held in October by Cleon Ligon. Attendees included Douglas Ingram Edwin McHugh Joe Jannis Joe Ostrander Weldon Baskin Jack Fowler Joe Warnecke W T Elza Milton Ward Cleon Ligon Glenn Adams Norman Cook George Dillard Kenneth Jenkins Don Lemons Mrs Paul Nesbitt Mrs Joe Byers and Mrs Truett Johnson. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Cavin and R E Gatlin.

Ruth Temple Baptist Church Cleon Ligon Messrs. and Mesdames Douglas Ingram Edwin McHugh Joe Jannis Joe Ostrander Weldon Baskin Jack Fowler Joe Warnecke W. T. Elza Milton Ward Glenn Adams Norman Cook George Dillard Kenneth

Vegetable prices surge in Johannesburg amid war-driven hikes

Johannesburg restaurant owners report vegetable prices have risen over 300 percent since the pre war period, signaling sharp inflation in South Africa. Local chefs note sourcing costs have ballooned, affecting menu prices and consumer meals.

South Africa Johannesburg

Attitude of In Laws Shapes Marriage Harmony

Dear Miss Dix argues that in law relations decide happiness and longevity of marriage. She cites both a mother in law conflict and a daughter in law warmth as pivotal, urging tact and affection to build strong in law ties and aid couples in trouble.

Miss DIX J.M.W Benedicts Dorothy DIX

Dorcas Class Coffee Meeting at Mrs Yocham Home

Dorcas Class members of the First Baptist Church gathered for a morning coffee at the home of Mrs L E Yocham 1700 North Julian with Mrs Ed Ely assisting. President P H Pollard led the business session with numerous attendees listed. The next meeting is set for March 2 at 1 30 pm at Mrs Tom Clarks 1621 Pierce.

Dorcas First Baptist Church L. E. Yocham North Julian Ed Ely P. H. Pollard Mesdames K. A. Whitaker Harvey Turner Leon Yocham Jim Stephens C. W. Robinson Lloyd Thompson A. E. Stone R. G. Walls J. L. Holder Eldred L. Cummings Tom Clark N. V. Moss W. E. Berry B. M. Daniels Wanda Long Nora L. Bruce Neill Singleton J. H. Moseley Bill Teal 1621 Pierce

Y Wives Club to Hear Doctor on Child Behavior

The YWCA meeting at 501 Lincoln tomorrow at 9 30 am features Dr. Howard C Reic, psychiatrist, speaking on child behavior. Mrs Jillill, president, invites war brides. New committee chairs will be named at the session.

Y-Wives Club Howard C. Reic YWCA Lincoln J. Till

Old Time Mill Keeps Grinding on Seventh Owner

In Millington Maryland the old Millington Mill continues to operate under its seventh owner. Built 186 years ago by Thomas Gilpin with bricks from England, the three story mill uses timber beams pegged in place to grind flour and corn meal for local farmers and villagers along the Eastern Shore in a quiet tradition.

Millington Thomas Gilpin England Maryland

Government workers in Southern Rhodesia win wage hike

Government employees in Southern Rhodesia receive a percentage wage increase while agreeing to work an extra half hour daily to earn it.

Southern Rhodesia

R A Selby Guest Speaker at Pilot Club Dinner

R A Selby director of Ama rillo schools secondary curriculum spoke at the Pilot Club Monday dinner at the Herring Hotel on Action Now for Effective Citizenship. The legislative committee organized the program with Mrs. Faye Gordon as chairwoman.

R. A. Selby Amarillo Pilot Club Herring Hotel Selby Legislative Committee Faye Gordon Salome Hales George Washington Washington Alpha Akard Mesdames Jewell Sittel Bonita Wilkinson Dorothy Adams Daisy Bruce Hazel Lewis Ann Hastings Alva Dee Posey Almira Swenson Sara Winter Josephine DeCoster Virginia Schroeder Ruth Webster Mildred Lamb Lurline Thompson Frances Ruth Benson Adra Lamons Dorothy Wagerle Maude Lynch Lucille Jennings Esther Boulware Rita Lamons Eva Blakemore Eunice Best Shirley Dobbs Omar Blattenberg Adele Barnes Annette Appleby

Akola Typist Claims 101.9 WPM Record

A. N. Nilekha of Akola in Berar India reports typing 101.9 words per minute for thirty minutes claiming a new speed record. The claim emphasizes speed and duration, with Nilekha presenting the result as a record potential in typing.

A. N. Nilekha Akola Berar India

Royal Ambassadors Dinner Meeting at North East Seventeenth

Royal Ambassadors of Grand Avenue Baptist Church met with the Girls Auxiliary for a dinner at Rev. Tom Carmichael’s home. Rev. J. B. Parker spoke and led a sing song. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Carmichael, Rev. Parker, Mrs. Banes, and many members and friends. Next gathering set for March 1 at 4 pm at the church.

Royal Ambassadors Grand Avenue’ Baptist Church Auxliary Tom Carmichael North East Seventeenth J. R. Banes J. B. Parker Ronnie York William Strad

AAUW Group Studies Status of Women in Foreign Countries

Miss Bonnie Schenck assisted by Mrs. Lois Jones entertained the Ama rillo Branch Evening Study Group of AAUW Monday evening. The program topic Status of Women in Foreign Countries was presented by Mrs. Rupert Taylor. Attending were Misses Ella.

Bonnie Schenck Parker Lois Jones Amarillo American Association of University Women Rupert Taylor Ella

Local society names listed for event attendees

Broadwell Loraine Bruce Vallie Bryan Ida Lee Cope Nettie Crane Ruth Driskill Joe Johnston Marie Luna Alma Pafford Bonnie Schenck Bertie Warren Mesdames L C Armin C F Gahn J R Hodges Lois Jones J B Lowe Charles Puckett Rupert Taylor and guest Mrs Martha Luna attended the function.

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