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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1939

Page

3

Benefit Style Show Displays Newest Spring Ensembles

The fifth annual Fashion Promenade in the Crystal Ballroom at the Herring Hotel showcased spring ensembles for the Amarillo Council of Church Women benefitting the Social Center for Girls. Models wore gowns and suits in vivid colors while Miss Ingeborg Kilstoffe led the guest register and a Little Theater preview preceded the finale Evening Wear. The event featured musicians, scened descriptions by James L. Gordon, and outfits from Gordon's Style Shop with proceeds aiding local social work.

Crystal Ballroom Herring Hotel Amarillo W. C. Payne Floyd Watson F. P. Burns H. P. Bohannon James Whitley L. A. Swann Ingeborg Kilstoffe R. G. Morrison, Jr J. W. Sanders Faye Lincoln Street Miss Kilstoffe James L. Gordon Gordon Style Shop Little Theater Oma Link Rowley Enid Mayer Dolly Guileke Zua Warner Charles Meeker Dixie Hedgecake Florence Whittington Doris Crownover Mary Klingensmith Barbara Lautz Helen Whittenburg Tennessee Whittenburg Mary Ann Ordway Hattilu White Roberta Newell Mesdames Joe Wells R. W. Adams W. N. Blodgett Eloise Gipson Jim Lee Jack Farwell Ardis Martin

Husbands Entertained At Modern Priscilla Club Party

The Modern Priscilla Club hosted husbands at a George Washington themed evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Robertson at 402 Forest Street. Attendees included Warren Sparks Aubrey Bachman Leander Campbell J B Oliver Allen Miller Dee Woodson L P armelee George Mansur and the hosts.

George Washington Priscilla Club Larry Robertson Forest Street Tripoli Robertson Home Messrs and Mesdames Warren Sparks Aubrey Bachman Leander Campbell J. B. Oliver Allen Miller Dee Woodson 9. L. Parmelee George Mansur

Large Group Attends Benefit Tournament for Drill Team

Over 60 guests attended a bridge party at 401 East Fourth Avenue in a sequence of entertainments by the Ama Tilla Rebekah Lodge to aid the Drill Team. Co hosts were Mrs W R Meadows and Mrs W R McDowell with Washington decor. The lodge also schedules a rummage sale at 623 East Fourth Avenue on March 7 and next Wednesday at 8 pm the Odd Fellows will sponsor a bridge tournament at the I O F Mall.

Ama- Tilla Rebekah Lodge C. FR Kennison East Only Fourth Avenue W. RR. Meadows W. R. McDowell Washington East Fourth Avenue Odd Hows I. O

Junior Welfare League Book Review at Rose Bowl Tea Room

The Junior Welfare League presents Mrs W. W. Gibson in a review of All This and Heaven Too by Grace Field at the Rose Bowl Tea Room on Monday afternoon at 1 50. The public is invited.

Junior Welfare League Mra W. W. Gibson Grace Field Rose Bowl Tea Room

Mrs Howes Receives Honor at Surprise Shower

Mrs. Howes was honored with a surprise shower at the Howes home on North Cleveland. Attendees listed include Nanarlaanes Tragene Par Andrews Ernest Massey Hart Devine and many friends. Refreshments and poems were shared as guests offered gifts to the honoree and hostesses.

Bob Howes Howes North Cleveland Nanarlaanes Tragene Robert. Gor Elite Thomas J. B&b Muuchewan Buster Barnes Orville Ford Charles Griffith Virginia Devine Johnston W. T. Copeland Jess Merriman Mesdames H. L. Mauldin G. Roberts ER. Melvin W. KR. Kirk J DD Yokley A. J. Thibereauy J. M Cartie G. O. Ga

Alpha Tota Sorority Party and Shower at Amarillo College

Alpha Tota Sorority hosted a party at Amarillo College on Wednesday evening with prizes awarded to Olive Balding Edythe Herget Dorothy Foster Lois Wellh Mary Jane Hamilton Bob Deleater and Yvonne Jones A surprise shower honored Mr and Mrs Bob Deleater and Hortense Thomasson before her marriage. Attendees included Maxine Nicholson Ann Martin Fern Kruger Dorothy Denton Madeline Ledwick Yvonne Jones Helen Im mell Wilma Wiard Lois Wellh Helen Joy Smith Gladys Gilmore Marjorie Green Dorothy Lente Dorothy Poster Olive Balding Mary Jane Hamilton Edythe Herzet Harriet Holman Sara Malachern Betty Armstrong Elaine Stover Mrs Shaw Mrs Offield Prenton Hill John Lawson and Jimmy McKaskie.

Alpha Tota Sorority Amarillo College Olive Balding Edythe Herget Dorothy Foster Lois Wellh Mary Jane Hamilton Bob Deleater Yvonne Jones Bob Doleater Doleater Alpha Iota Hortense Thomasson Maxine Nicholson Ann Martin Fern Kruger Dorothy Denton Madeline Ledwick Helen Immell Wilma Wiard Helen Joy Smith Gladys Gilmore Marjorie Green Dorothy Lente Dorothy Poster Edythe Herzet Harriet Holman Sara Malachern Betty Armstrong Elaine Stover Shaw Offield Prenton Hill John Lawson Jimmy McKaskie

Mrs Williford Honored by Amarillo Friends in Wichita

Mrs Walter Williford of Wichita Kansas, a former Amarilloan, was hosted by Mrs Joan Wiggins and Mrs Guy Owens with several informal social affairs. Dinners luncheons and teas marked the tribute, including a tea at Mirra Wiggins home and a Rose Bowl Tea Room luncheon after Palo Duro Chapter Delphian Society meeting. Attendees included Dr Nan Gilkerson and Mesdames Ochsner Wiggins Owens Barfield and Erwin Ochsner.

Walter Williford Wichita Kan Joan Wiggins Guy Owens Wil‘ford Turaday Burton Fimo Rose Bowl Tea Room Palo Duro Delphian Society Nan Gilkerson Mesdames F.C. Ochsner John Wiggins Mesdames B. J. Barfield Erwin Ochsner

Social Calendar entries at churches and schools

Social calendar lists events at several churches and schools, with times from 2 oclock to 9 oclock and venues on River Road and East Pine Street. Names and locations include Fort Worth style references, the Denella or the e Lreyti Team, and events scheduled Saturday with reporters noted.

Denella E Lreyti Puimore Street O Rives Mos Eames Tessien

Gracie Fields Sings Humour and Englishwoman Tastes

Gracie Fields describes Englishwomen favoring light slapstick with sentimental songs and avoiding jokes at royalty. She notes American audiences enjoy humor about English life but caution is needed with King George's departure. Queen Mary once reprimanded a performance for not preserving the song’s dignity.

Gracie Fields England New York Ambassador Hotel Gracie Pields Comedienne Margaret Halsey Gracie Scarlett O'Hara Scarlett Queen Mary Miss Fields

Miss Hamner Delivers Speech at Soil Service Luncheon

Wives of officials from the Soil Conservation Service and related agencies attended a Monday luncheon at the Rose Bowl Tea Room. Miss Laura V. Hamner spoke on Introducing the Plains to the Newcomers, with arrangements led by Mesdames Smith Myers Warren and Miss Caroline Nelson.

Soil Conservation Service Bureau of Agricultural Economics Farm Security Administration Rose Bowl Tea Room Laura V. Hamner Plains Mesdames R. A. Smith Kenneth Myers H. M. Warren Caroline Nelson Colorado Iowa Kansas Missouri Washington, D. C Illinois Arkansas Tennessee Louisiana California Nebraska Utah Indiana New Mexico New York South Carolina Mississippi New Hampshire Oklahoma Maryland Kentucky Texas Mesdames Virgil Rowland F. 8 Fry H. P. Burleigh Grover Hill Cyril Luker Howard Bonney Bob Theron Fiske Sue Roberts O. Basinger Cecil C. George Kenneth Pomeroy H. N. Watenpaugh Fleming Rigney Morris Evans Hines Moring R. Justice Mesdames ‘Tompkins Ghormley C. H. Lewis F. F. Higbee R. D. Hockensmith Tom J. Finley Victor Williford Henry Wilkenson William Klein B. CG. McLean H. Watson Beck J. G. Kingsley B. B. Parker J. N. Spillman Wilson Cowen Horace Baker Tommy Reyman E. L. Mesdaies G. TL Gman C. M Robertson FW. A. Kaufman V. W Hitchcock C. A. Biggers R. D. Smith Lott Rogers James A. Muncey W. D. Blackly Marty Stivier PF. M. Sperry R. TI. Kimmel Carl Sawyer Dan Polley Jason Bennett Jesse B. Gilmer Darrell Jackson Ralph Kerbow Lloyd R. Johnson Ralph Formby Miss Nelson

Vrs Alford Hosts Friendship Club Meeting at Home

The Friendship Club gathered Tuesday afternoon at 816 Virginia Street hosted by Mrs. C. B. Alford with co-hostesses Mrs. A. I. Hummer and Mrs. J. J. Melchior. Guests listed include Mrs. Heddie Kiernan and several others as games were enjoyed.

Friendship Club C. B. Alford Virginia Street A. I. Hummer J. J. Melchior Heddie Kiernan Morrow Margaret Hefner Fred Probert Anna Doertier Hi. A. Drerup J. F P. Flynn E. C Muraugh H. B. Ross A. G. Stump H.M Tutt A. L. Hummer J. 2d. Munchatt Fred Bone

Thrifty Hane Demonstration Club Meeting

The Thrifty Hane Demonstration Club will meet Monday at 2 oclock in Pleasant Valley at the home of Mrs. W. T Sherri.

Thrifty Hod Club Thrifty Hane Demonstration Club W. T Sherri Pleasant Valley

Varion Departments to Perform in Studio Revue

Varion departments of Amarillo College of Music will be represented in a Studio Revue tonight at 8 o clock in the auditorium of the school located at 1323 Tyler Street.

Varion Amarillo College of Music

Mrs Fergus Hosts Mid-Week Bridge Club Meeting

Members of the Mid-Week Bridge Club gathered yesterday at Mrs W W Fergus residence 1010 Mississippi Street for an afternoon of bridge Prizes went to Mrs Carl Blake high Mrs E C Garthwait second Mrs H C Harrison traveling and Mrs Frank King guest Other players included Mesdames Mazzie Snee O E Silver and Homer Hedrick The next meeting is set for Thursday at 2 at Mrs E C Garthwait 1118 Buchanan Street

W. W. Fergus Mississippi Street Carl Blake E. C. Garthwait H. C. Harrison Frank King Mesdames Mazzie Snee O. E. Silver Homer Hedrick Buchanan Street

Junior Philharmonic Group Meets With Mae Sue Thompson

Junior Philharmonic Group No. 2 held a meeting at Mae Sue Thompson's home 2119 Polk Street on Monday evening. Members present included Betty Caldwell Nancy Caldwell Marcalee Richman Lady Thompson Nancy Colley Betty Pitschke Mary Evelyn Gould LeClaire Eakle Harriet Emory Eleanor Stinson and sponsor Mrs. Mary Roberts Warner.

Mae Sue Thompson Polk Street Betty Caldwell Nancy Caldwell Marcalee Richman Lady Thompson Nancy Colley Betty Pitschke Mary Evelyn Gould LeClaire Eakle Harriet Emory Eleanor Stinson Mary Roberts Warner

Trulove Class Luncheon at Polk Street Church

Members of the Trulove Class of Polk Street Methodist Church gathered for a covered dish luncheon hosted at Dr. C. C. Grimes home. The event featured a business session led by Mrs. J. W. Rose, musical numbers by Mrs. R. W. Adams and others, and a short talk by Rev. Jordan Grooms with various attendees named.

Trulove Polk Street Methodist Church C. C. Grimes Polk Street W. J. Flesher C. W. Farr W. A. Fisk J. S. Fischer A. A. Huke Georgia Kirkman Dr. Grimes J. W. Rose Jordan Grooms A. N. Corneil W. J. Plesher R. W. Adams C. R. Adamson Otis Trulove George Waddill E. T. Miller Z. W. Rose S. W. Joplin J. R. Catching Lois Stewart Sarah Williams J. T Perguson Oscar Cousins J. M. Simpson W. E. Bennett S. H. Williams H. M. Rainer Rodgers Daisy Person W. E Bennett Jack Fatwell James FE Park Wade Oneal R. FE. Elliott W . Crane Im Weaver W. Cronmiller Elizabeth Wright J Blackburn R. T Weills G. P. Caldwell W. J. Pieshher C. W. Purr W A. Fisk J.S. Pischer A. A

Woman's Club Hosts Rabbi Wiesel on Jews in Germany

Rabbi Alex S. Wiesel spoke at the Woman's Club yesterday on the situation of Jews in Germany. A round table followed with member questions. In a brief meeting the group donated 15 to the milk fund for needy school children and 15 to the Preventorium.

Alex S. Wiesel Germany Woman's Club J. Ray Tyler Street J. L. Scott Rabbi Wiesel Jane Duff Tucumcari Cora Beverley Lee Bivins J. O. Curtis H. W. Galbraith R. W. Hall C. J. E. Lownes A. A. Lumpkin J. F. Manning H. A. Nobles A. G. Stanley T. F. Turner

Tiny Bridge Group Meets With Mrs Gordon Greer

Mrs Gordon Greer entertained the Tiny Bridge Club at 410 Virginia Street with St Patrick motif decorations and refreshments yesterday afternoon. High prize went to Mrs Charles Alexander, second high and traveling to Mrs Hugh Preddy. Guests included Mrs Clyde Frien and Mrs Buck Davis. other players were Mesdames T C Harmon, Jack Barnes, L C Killion, and H L Kinslow. Next Wednesday Mrs Jack Barnes hosts at 1 30 at 716 Pierce Street.

Gordon Greer Virginia Street Bridge Club St. Patrick Charles Alexander Hugh Preddy Clyde Frien Buck Davis Mesdames T. C. Harmon Jack Barnes L. C. Killion H. L. Kinslow Pierce Street

Mrs L W McCord Honored at Shower in Home Event

Mrs J L Baker hosted a miscellaneous shower for her daughter Mrs L W McCord at 309 South Buchanan Street yesterday afternoon attended by Mesdames O L Nix B L McMurtrey Jr Sumner Phillips Ray Alfrey Shirley Ida McCord Alice Busch B D Young Lee Osbourne and several others including Clayton Shuffler Nancy Hicks Biller Travis Gibson and Rubye Biller.

J. L. Baker L. W. McCord South Buchanan Street O. L. Nix B. L. McMurtrey B. L. McMurtrey, Jr Sumner Phillips Ray Alfrey Shirley Ida McCord Alice Busch B. D. Young Lee Osbourne Clayton Shuffler Nancy Hicks Biller Travis Gibson Bigdeon Rubye Biller

Baptist Class Luncheon Plans Tea and Supper

The Maria Class of First Baptist Church hosted an attractive Mexican luncheon for officers and group captains with Mrs. H. E. Knight as hostess. Afterward the group met at Mrs. George Ross’s country home for a business session and discussed a Chop Suey supper and officer installation tea in early April.

First Baptist Church H. E. Knight West Fifteenth Avenue O. B. Chesshir Elmore Carver George Ross Knight West Fifteenth Avenue

Household Hints From a Past Era on Kitchen Tricks

Practical tips on cleaning grease with ammonia and hot water, patching walls with torn wallpaper, glazing baked ham with apple sauce and cinnamon, relining coats, preventing cake burns from uneven oven heat, cooling enamelware before adding water, chilling rolled cookie dough, safely coloring fruit with colorings, and deseeding dates with a paring knife.

Speech Teachers Plan March Festival Conjoining Panhandle Music

The Speech Teachers of the Pan handle Speech Festival met with president Mrs. Daisy Person to plan a joint event with the Panhandle Music Festival on March 16 17 and 18 at First Baptist Church. A reception for teachers and pupils airs March 17 at 8 pm in the Municipal Auditorium Women’s Club Rooms. The March 18 luncheon will include officer elections and a strong enrollment is anticipated.

Panhandle Daisy Person First Baptist Church

Benefit Parties Aid Red Carnation Lodge Drill Team

A sequence of bridge and 42 parties raise funds for the Red Carnation Lodge Drill Team. Proceeds support travel to the Tri-State Convention in Houston next spring. First event held at Dorothy Roush home, second at Mrs J B Archibald 511 North Pierce Street, next at Mrs J S Webb River Road. Committee includes Mrs W B Robertson, chair, Mrs Webb, and Miss Roush.

Red Carnation Lodge Houston Dorothy Roush J. B. Archibald North Pierce Street J. S. Webb River Road

Mrs Olan Boynton Honored With Surprise Housewarming

Mrs Olan Boynton was honored with a surprise housewarming at her new home on 720 North Garfield Street Tuesday afternoon. The Butterfly Club hosted the event with refreshments and greetings for Mesdames Williams Kemp Adams Madison Brasher Warren Inman King and others, while several guests sent gifts in her absence.

Olan Boynton North Garfield Street Butterfly Club

Road spending fails to match rising vehicle use

Despite large expenditures on roads and improvements, the growth in motor vehicle use outpaces the development of better roads. The article notes increasing demand for improved highways and transit routes to accommodate traffic.

Pinkham's Compound Promises Nerve Relief For Women

An ad touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy for nervousness and female functional disorders. It claims to build physical resistance calm nerves and improve life quality while highlighting widespread female endorsement and decades of use.

McKe Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Akbam

Wells Subject for Delphians Lesson Summarized

Alpha Mu Chapter of the Delphian Society met with Mrs. E V Nickell presiding to discuss H G Wells and related works. Members and guests reviewed Wells theories Utopias Kipling and Book Men Like Gods plus leadership topics and other related subjects.

Alpha Mu Chapter Delphian Society Federation Club E. V. Nickell Frank B. Duncan J. E. Griggs H. G. Wells H. A. Venable T. L. Rhodes Tom Herring Wells Robin Allen Willard Smith J. L. Sparks B. L. Morgan J. J. Zoffness Key Farr W. S. Norman Kipling Harry Munday

Plan a Dashing Spring Wardrobe from Anne Adams Book

Plan a dashing new Spring wardrobe from Anne Adams new pattern book. Order your copy now to finish sewing early. Trim sportsters dress-up flatterers housefrocks and undies made easily at home. See play clothes for cruise and resort wear. Designs for kiddies growing ups and brides. Send today. Globe Pattern Department 243 Worth St New York N Y.

Anne Adams

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