Book Review To Benefit Red Cross By Athenaeum Club
A Wednesday book review at the Federation Club Rooms supported Red Cross funds with proceeds. Mrs Joe Coffee praised Windswept by Mary Ellen Chase as a lasting, artful novel set on Maine's eastern coast from 1840 to 1949. The review highlighted the Marston family story and urged Americans to follow the inner sun and hope for a bright future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athenaeum Club
Federation Club
Potter County
Mary Peters
Joe Shields
Community Calendar of Amarillo Civic Groups and Events
Tonight events include Poplar Grove No 171 Woodmen of the World Halil at 7 30. Also Atlantida Spanish Club at Amarillo Hotel and Neoteus Choir at First Christian Church both 7 30. Friday activities cover American Business Club Auxiliary luncheon at Aronson Tea Room and book club at Book Better with Pearl Buck Dragon Seed reading.
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Aronson Tea Room
Gene Chapman
Join Armstrong
Dragon Seed
Pearl Buck
Howard Lynch
Weet
Tenth Avenue
Oriock
V for Victory Club Formed to Knit for Red Cross
The V for Victory Club organized at Mrs. Everett George’s home aims to knit for the Red Cross. Officers include President Mrs. Fred Killion and Secretary Mrs. L. R. Cox with Mrs. Gene Oglesby as treasurer. Next meeting set for 2 PM at Mrs. Grant’s home, 1303 North Fillmore Street.
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V For Victory Club
Everett George
Red Cross
Fred Killion
Gene Oglesby
L. R. Cox
BE. Weatherly
Oglesby
Killion
W. D. Kerns
L. B. Jones
N. K. Grant
George
H. FE. Davis
Cox
Red Cross receives donation from ticket sales
Donations from ticket sales will go to the Red Cross as Mrs. Floyd Cooper, executive secretary, and other Red Cross officials plus Grey Ladies express appreciation to the audience for their support.
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Red Cross
Floyd Cooper
Junior Travel Study Club Hosts Program at Home
The Junior Travel Study Club met at Mrs. James Ballard’s home to view a Readers Digest Study Course program. Members planned an afghan for the Red Cross and heard talks by Mrs. W. W. Sharp on Let's Keep the Ball and Mrs. Eugene Mills on A Pattern for Thinking.
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James Ballard
Hayden Street
Readers Digest
Red Cross
W. W. Sharp
Eugene Mills
Mesdames F. J. Dunn
W. Y. Combs
Thomas Wingate
P. V. Mullins
Gordon Gill
Howard Griggs
Royal Wertz
R. A. Hill, Jr
Miss Blanche Carter
Woodmen Circle Social Hour and Afghan Project
Poplar Grove No. 171 Woodmen Circle meets at 7:30 tonight in W. O. W. Hall for a social hour. Members will knit an Afghan in lavender and green for a local Red Cross soldier, with Mrs. Ethel Davis as knitting instructor and Mrs. Jennie Lindbloom as guardian. Beginning next week, members attending all meetings will qualify for defense stamps at month end.
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Poplar Grove
No. 171
Woodmen Circle
W. O. W. Hall
Red Cross
Jennie Lindbloom
Guardian
Ethel Davis
Mrs Daisy Persons Pupils Recital At Herring Hotel
Mrs Daisy Person presents a pupil recital Sunday at 2 30 pm in the Crystal Ballroom of the Herring Hotel. Participants include Bette Jones J A Walker J L Gober Robbie Watkins Jim Heath Dannie Ritter Basil Walker Jerry Bush Carolyn Sue Jones Richard Winningham Louanna Price Jimmie Dees Bob Taylor Evelyn Rochester Linadiie Mack. The public is invited.
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Daisy Person
Crystal Ballroom
Herring Hotel
Bette Jones
J. A. Walker
J. L. Gober
Robbie Watkins
Jim Heath
Dannie Ritter
Basil Walker
Jerry Bush
Carolyn Sue Jones
Richard Winningham
Louanna Price
Jimmie Dees
Bob Taylor
Evelyn Rochester
Linadiie
Mack
Sewing Clubs Meet in Local Homes for Charity Work
Las Amigas Club led by Mrs. H. B. Fain met at 1312 Tyler Street for Red Cross work and a club collection read by Mrs. Mae Humphreys. The hostess served a Salad course and the group plans a Feb 10 meeting with Mrs. F. E. Ingham.
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LAS Amigas Club
H. B. Fain
Rankin Russell
Herman Kerr
Tyler Street
Mae Humphreys
F. E. Ingham
Helping Hand Club
Helping Hand Sewing Club
J. A. Stinson
West
Third Avenue
Dean Huffman
Red Cross
F. Bottoms
A. J. Britting V. Bromert
J. Clark
Don Diez
J Evans
H. Kreighausen
W. Nicholl
Co. Nussbaum
V. Nussbaum
L Prien
Frank H. Raef
Worth Smyer, Jr
Ann Evans
Seventeenth Avenue
Scout Leaders Gather Today for Llano Estacado Council Meet
Boy Scout leaders and officials of the Llano Estacado Council meet at the Herring Hotel for a 4:30 p.m. business session with reports from committee chairs. Lon D. Edwards presides as officers are elected and plans for emergency and defense service are outlined. The 7 p.m. banquet features Dr. Earl G. Hamlett as principal speaker with awards for long service and travel mileage.
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Llano Estacado
Herring Hotel
Council
Lon D. Edwards
Crystal Ballroom
Earl G. Hamlett
Polk Street Methodist Church
H. A. Shaw
Willette Merrell
Mark Taylor
Local Sewing Clubs Host Meetings and Guests
Several sewing clubs held sessions at various homes with members and guests in attendance. Notable events included birthday gifts for Mrs. C L Garwood and a new member accepted at the Jenny Lynn Sewing Club. Mothers were honored with a covered dish luncheon and birthday handkerchief shower.
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Jenny Lynn
S. B. Best
Hi Neighbor Sewing Club
East Fifth Avenue
J. R. Blackwell
Mesdames Q. O. Brown
D. L. Fansler
H. E. Godfrey
F. L. Lockwood
Jim McBroom
William McBroom
J. B. McGee
FE. G. Virden
Forrest Street
Woods Family Has the Fun In June Mad
The Woods family hosts a lively party scene in June Mad with characters Mrs Wood and Mr Wood sparring about hosting, social roles, and growing up. Dialogue reveals humor about parties, hired help, neighbors, and household dynamics.
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Woods
Mrs. Wood
J. W. Lee
Chuck Harris
John Reynolds
Penny
Myrvyn Roberts
Dickey Dye
Effie
van Vieck's
Dr. Wood
Leo J. Wilmeth
Millie Lou
Gertrude Gowdy
Sweater Styles Move From Sportswear To Evening Wear
Oe FOR SWEATER GIRLS notes that sweaters shift from casual sportswear to evening use. A maker recommends soft pastel yarn for a bare midriff style to pair with slacks. FROM OLD YARN urges transforming old sweaters into chic new looks and offers cleaning steps to refresh wool.
Pershing Praises Philippines from Walter Reed Bed
General John J. Pershing aged 81 sits at Walter Reed Army Hospital tracing war maps and sending praise to Philippines and MacArthur. He recalls 1918 armistice warnings, notes MacArthur’s courage, and recalls Roosevelt elevating him in 1903. He remains active on paper and in correspondence with old comrades.
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Washington
U.P
John J. Pershing
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Col
George Adamson
United States
Pershing
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
Congress
Pearl Harbor
War Department
Army
George C. Marshall
MacArthur
West Point
Philippines
15Th Cavalry
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Knitting Care and New Women's Defense Coveralls
Instructions guide drying wool to keep fibers soft and wrinkle free. Introduces new women’s coverall suits with adjustable trouser bottoms and concealed belt buttons for versatility and comfort. Suggestions include lowering ironing needs for sleeping garments and tips on canning jar inspection.
Marmola Pills Promise Slim Face and Figure
An advertisement promotes Marmola Tableta as a safe option for adults with obesity due to thyroid deficiency. It notes the product has existed for over thirty years with more than twenty million boxes sold and warns it is not a cure-all or a diagnostic tool, urging consultation with a physician.
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Poplar
W. O. W. Halil
Atlantida Spanish Club
Amarillo Hotel
Neoteus Choir
First Christian Church
Amarillo Motorcycle Club
HCC
Wives Club
George Menninger
Lipscombh Street
Welyek
Martin Manzer
A Ke. Moore
Happy Hour Sewing Club
Earl H. Bhiescel
Fast
Seventh Avenue
Chaapter B
Rumrange Sale
Rainbow Hotel
Fourth Avenue
Civilian Defense Bible
Eart F. Borden
Taylor Street
H M. Adkine
Bonham Stret
J. A Stinson
Swan Coupons
Srscicn
Rae
Taylor ST
AMA
Woodmen
Cheer Makers
John Bingaman
North Pierce Street
Cheer Makers Club
Amarillo
T. W. Gilstrap
John S. McKnight
C. L. Garwood
C. G. Davis
W. R. Harper
Joe Honjest
Ruth James
Coy Burch
W. W. Fergus
British Empire
Germany
Miramar
Rudell
Polk
Perry
Wanda McCarthy
Thelma Allen Martin
Service Men's Civic Center
General Pershing
MacArthu
Globe News
Association of
David M. Patton
Ab, MD
Barbara
Young
America
White & Kirk
Laura Wheeler Peacock
Needlecraft Service, Inc
Amarillo Globe
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
N. Y
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