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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1949
Page
7
The Polk Street Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service held an executive session and a covered-dish lunch. Mrs. J. B. Oxford led as president with 125 members present, presenting yearly reports and four point program details.
Members gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Bill Bogard home for sewing and refreshments. Guests included Mesdames W. F. Davis W. E. Hill W. E. Self I V Smith E C Brown C W Davis Frank Johnston and Mrs Thane Roberts Mrs Cecil Gardner and Mrs J H Reeves. Next meeting is Thursday at 1 30 PM in Mrs E C Browns home 1509 Polk.
The club recites the pledge and takes roll as Mrs. Flippin and Mrs. J. Ashley Caldwell present committee reports. New members welcomed include Mrs. W. B. Tarwater Jr and Misses Winnie Edwards Nye Foreman Helene Schuette Reta Wymore. The next meeting January 18 at 7 45 in Mrs. Lorene Cayton 400 Fairmont discusses Letter Writing and Business Practice.
Yesterday afternoon the Happy Hour Sewing Club at Mrs. W. G. Allen's home elected new officers President Mrs. Rufus MacDowal secretary treasurer Mrs. W. G. Allen and reporter Mrs. W. L. Granger. Names were drawn for secret pals and refreshments followed with several members present including Mrs. Cecil Boyles. Next meeting will be Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs. E. D. Thrasher's home.
Zonta Club met in a dinner session at the Amarillo Hotel with Miss Margaret Johnson presiding. Plans were made for a fashion show directed by Mrs. Thelma L. Buckley and a financial report was presented by Mrs. Faye Carter while Mrs. Mau rine Jones of Borger attended as guest.
Mrs. A N Hanks presided over the Trinity Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting held at Mrs. H T Gill's home 3405 Van Buren. Devotional was by Mrs. O R Blankenship with prayer led by Mrs. H C Pederson. attendees listed include Van Elkins Nellie Holiday R F Davis and others. Next gathering is January 12 at 2 PM in the church.
A preservation note reports only about 25 pairs of sand-hill cranes remain in the United States marking a steep decline in their breeding numbers and prompting calls for habitat protection and monitoring efforts.
The San Jacinto Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Vision elected officers led by Millard Cason as vice-president and Mrs. Leon Hill as recording secretary and publicity chairman. Other posts included Mrs. Lane Cummings as corresponding secretary and treasurer, Mrs. J. H. Clement as chorister, Mrs. Bill Krause as pianist, and Mrs. George Reynolds. Circle chairmen are Mrs. Roy Byrd, Mrs. Paul Judd and Mrs. Lester Portwood. A program titled Christ, the Answer for the World preceded the meeting, with twenty members in attendance.
West Amarillo Christian Church hosts the Woman's Council for its first meeting of the year. Members gathered Wednesday afternoon to start the new schedule and discuss upcoming events and activities.
Mrs. W. R. Scott chaired the session with Mrs. R. E. Abbott elected vice chair. An executive board met before the general gathering. Circle 3 hosted the program and social hour. Mrs. L. A. Yates gave a devotional and guest Mrs. Sam L. Seay spoke on work among the Negroes. Dr. C. W. Lipsey, pastor, also addressed attendees.
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