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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1940
Page
2
Amarillo clubs and women’s groups schedule an evening of meetings and social events. P. E. O. chapters, American Legion Auxiliary, Eastern Star, Rebekah Lodge, Bible class, and numerous circles and councils across Amarillo plan dinners, luncheons, and 2:30 pm gatherings at various locations including the Amarillo Hotel, Legion Hall, Masonic Hall, and local church venues.
National Vocational Week events showcase Altrusa guided programs across Amarillo with district meetings and forums. Activities include vocational guidance forums, career conferences, job try outs and lectures aimed at helping women prepare for careers and adapt to changing economy. The Eight Point Plan guides community councils libraries radio outreach and scholarships while new leaders share duties with local volunteers.
Mrs. C M Holt was elected club president for a two year term at a Philharmonic Club meeting at 202 East Ninth Avenue. Officers include vice president Mrs. James O Cade treasurer Mrs. BE C Nelson Jr recording secretary Mrs. Wendell Henry and concert director Miss Lilly Larsen. A spring luncheon will install the officers in May with tea served after a program featuring piano and vocal numbers by club members.
A birthday party for 6 year old Roger Reed Jr was hosted by his mother Mrs R R Reed at 3902 West Sixth Avenue Saturday afternoon. Prizes awarded to Shelia Reed Alan McLain Ila Coffey Tommie Fotheringham and refreshments served to a long guest list including Sue Patterson Janell Cliff Ila Coffey Ollie Coffey Alan McLean Tom Cartwright Jimmie Wine Wayne Godsey and others Gifts were sent by Nancy Jo Adams Gladys Huffhines and Ray and George Edlin.
The Sandie Bandette Club met at Martha Ruth Rollins residence 708 North Pierce Street Sunday afternoon to hear an informative talk on skin care. Refreshments were served to members Myra Ruth Satterfield Kathleen Terry Genece Bautista Billie Jean Angelo Martha Starkey Dorothy Allen Pat Price Claydean Foster Gwen Fogel Catherine Burleson Peggy Mitchell Barbara Koesjan and guests Mesdames Oscar Wise and Elmer Sowder.
The Ben Hur Life Association presents a varied program at 8 o'clock Wednesday night at the I. F. Hall. Dancing will follow. The public is invited and admission is free.
The Carpenters' Auxiliary No. 180 will hold a 2 pm Thursday meeting at 3500 Harrison Street in the home of Mrs. N. B. Armstrong. Mesdames I. C. Atchley and H. Byers will assist as hostesses.
Members of the Entre Nous Club will gather at 612 Taylor Street in the home of Mrs. Thurman Gholston at 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon.
An advice item for Kellogg's All-Bran as a remedy for constipation caused by lack of bulk in the diet. It promotes regular use, advises plenty of water, and suggests consulting a physician if chronic.
Local clubs announce Thursday gatherings at various homes across the city. Snip N Chatter meets 2 pm at 715 Hayden St, S and S Sewing at 1 pm for luncheon at 708 Prospect St, Goldenrod Club postponed due to illness, Modern Priscilla at 2:30 pm 906 Carolina St, Modern Matrons noon at 103 Carolina St, Home Craft all day 10 am at 210 North West Ninth Ave, Wayne Jones hostess with noon lunch.
Editorial advertisement urges readers to consult a physician for thyroid-related fatigue memory issues and imbalance. It promotes expert medication as a path to normal energy and a sane outlook, noting the advice appears weekly in the paper.
Robert Gribbrook will display paintings and drawings at the Rose Bowl Tea Room in Amarillo. The show runs two weeks under the Amarillo Junior Welfare League, featuring a Martha Houghton portrait, charcoal portraits of Earl Fuqua William Miller Henry Fuqua and the Hurt couple, plus Taos influenced landscapes. Gribbrook, a Rochester native with Taos as his permanent base, has been in town since mid October and may stay through March.
John Foard Coffman son of Mr and Mrs J F Coffman 1615 Hayden Street celebrated his 10th birthday Saturday with a party at his home. Guests included Sherrie Fowlkes Betty Lou White David Levy Gene Fowler Bobby Clayton Henry Blackburn and Don Coffman after games stories and songs. Then the group went to the Paramount Theater for refreshments and entertainment.
The First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society meets for Bible study at 2 30 Wednesday in the Men's Bible Class Room led by Mrs J T Russell. The executive board meets at 3 30. Nursery is available. A Fidelis Class luncheon is set for 1 in the church dining room. A Philothea Class lunch gathered today at 12 30 at 1906 Van Buren Street hosted by Mrs R P Parcells.
Cirloe 3 of the First Christian Woman's Council will meet for a covered dish luncheon at 12 o'clock Wednesday at Mrs. Howard Boxwell's home 901 Taylor Street. A Central Baptist Companions Class Bible study follows at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Carl Mask's home 2212 Brooks Street with Mrs. D O Mask as assistant hostess.
The Sanford Parent-Teacher Association holds a regular meeting at 7 30 this evening in the school building to discuss association business and student affairs.
The Graduate Nurses' Association Private Duty Section meets at 3 30 Wednesday afternoon at 722 West Eleventh Avenue with hostesses Mesdames Sara Parr Vondle Turner and Grace Garrett.
When constipation brings on indigestion and gas your stomach holds undigested food and your bowels lag. Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna Syrup Pepsin wakes lazy bowels and helps dissolve undigested protein in the stomach for relief, with a pleasant taste for children.
Jolly Jibbers Club met at Mrs Truett Ledbetter’s home for an afternoon of games and sewing. Prizes were won by Mesdames J. B. Pair and Bobby Swan. The group will reconvene at 2 PM Thursday with Mrs Swan at 1509 B East Tenth Avenue.
One hundred twenty six patrons attended a Fathers Night program Monday night in the school auditorium. Dr. R. C. Snodgrass, pastor of the church, spoke to attendees about family and community involvement.
This lighthearted notice promotes Anne Adams Pattern 4373 a dainty spring dress for girls in sizes 4 6 8 10 12. It describes panelled front scalloped waistline options short puff sleeves contrast fabrics and optional ruffled edging with panties. Pattern price is 15 cents and the book plus pattern costs 25 cents order instructions given for the Amarillo Globe Pattern Department in New York.
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