Review of A Half Inch of Candle by A Hamilton Gibbs
Mrs. Cyril Luker will give a 2:30 PM Friday talk in Polk Street Methodist Church parlor reviewing the novel A Half Inch of Candle. Sponsored by Circle 8 of the Woman's Society for Christian Education a silver offering will be taken. The story follows a War veteran artist and thinker as a couple seeks peace for themselves and their nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hamilton Gibbs
Cyril Luker
Polk Street Methodist Church
Club Project Is Quilting Club Meeting At El Martes
An all day quilting gathering of El Martes Needle Club was hosted by Mrs. B. W. McNeilly at 1211 Buchanan Street. A covered dish lunch followed at noon. Mrs. J. A. Snodgrass joined as a new member. Attendings included Mrs. F. Haney of Chicago and Mesdames Christian, Herbert, Ledford, Osborne, Riley, Sory, J. M. Wiley, W. E. Edwards, Jay Laverty, Miss Myrtle Hanks and the hostess. Several members were absent due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Martes Needle Club
B. W. McNeilly
Buchanan Street
J. A. Snodgrass
F. Haney
Chicago
Mesdames W. A. Christian
T. R. Herbert George Ledford
W. B. Osborne
W. L. Riley
B. W. Sory
Bridge Party at 1600 Pierce Street
Mrs. Virgil Mann hosted a Valentine themed bridge party Tuesday at her home on Pierce Street. High score went to Mrs. Stark Fitz, second to Mrs. F. F. Hilton, traveling prize to Mrs. Jack Alexander. Other players included Mesdames Loyal Pitt, Jack Lewis, Mizell Green, Bert Moore, and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Mann
Pierce Street
Valentine
Stark Fitz
F. F. Hilton
Jack Alexander
Mesdames Loyal Pitt
Jack Lewis
Mizell Green
Bert Moore
Sue Sharp Birthday Party At Sharp Home
Mrs. Leonard Sharp hosted a birthday party for her daughter Sue at 312 West Thirteenth Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. The celebration featured games, cake, and ice cream with a white and red Valentine themed cake and favors made by Sue. Attendees included June Allison Bruner, Peggy Bralley, Nell Killough, Beverley Boxwell, Kenda Chapman, and Sue. A J U G Club meeting is planned for Thursday at 3 pm at 2001 Tyler Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Sharp
West Thirteenth Avenue
Sue
Sharp
Reed
June Allison Bruner
Peggy Bralley
Nell Killough
Beverley Boxwell
Kenda Chapman
Chester C. Martin Named Member of Texas Beauty Guild
Chester C. Martin proprietor of the Peacock Beauty Shoppe was elected a member of the Texas Beauty Guild, among fewer than a dozen invited beauty operators in Texas. He called the honor a distinct achievement and said he felt greatly honored by the invitation. In Springfield Vermont UPI report Mrs Frank Bingham used leisure time to braid a 9 foot round rug requiring 28 spools of linen thread and about 260 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester C. Martin
Peacock
Texas Beauty Guild
Martin
Texas
Springfield
U.P
Frank Bingham
Calendar notes crowded with club meetings in Amarillo
Tonight and Thursday feature a packed calendar with the Rainbow assembly installation at Masonic Hall at 8, a Central Presbyterian Church night with a covered dish supper, PTA visits to Blackburn Shaw Funeral Parlor, and numerous clubs meeting across town including Home Interest, Afternoon Book Group, Pierlan Club, Child Psychology, Progressive Child Study, Mother Singers, Speakers Institute, Thrifty Thimble, Jolly Time Forty-Two, Mother Benton Class, Entre Nous, Homecraft, and several others with times ranging from 12:30 to 3 o'clock. A charity rummage sale by Sara Seward Circle and a canary club dinner are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Seward Circle
Central Presbyterian Church
East Fourth Avenue
Roscoe Wilson Speaks at Amarillo P. E. O. Luncheon
Chapter AI hosted the Amarillo P. E. O. Council reciprocity luncheon at the Amarillo Hotel. Thirty seven members from Lubbock and Amarillo attended. Mrs. Roscoe Wilson of Chapter AA in Lubbock delivered the main address introduced by Miss Lois Smith. Council president Mrs. L. J. Vick presided as yellow and white flowers decorated the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Wilson
P. E. O. Council
P. E. O. Sisterhood
Amarillo
AA of
Lubbock
Lois Smith
Council
L. J. Vick
Potter County Federation Plans Jubilee and Local Programs
The Potter County Federation of Women's Clubs met in the Federation Club Rooms with Mrs. J. F. Griggs presiding. They voted to observe the General Federation of Women's Clubs golden jubilee in 1940, formed committees, joined Amarillo Credit Association for student loans, and endorsed National Social Hygiene Day on February 1 1940. The welfare council discussed public health and a Consumers Information Study Group was announced to meet next Tuesday. About 50 delegates attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County Federation of Women's Clubs
Federation Club
J. F. Griggs
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Mesdames W. N. Stokes
Wayne O'Keefe
W. S. Izzard
C. E. Osgood
Amarillo Credit Association
Federation
Griggs
American Social Hygiene Association
Welfare Council
Mesdames R. C. Kay
W. N. Stokes
C. M. Holt
H. A. Shaw
Charles Langston
C. W. Seibel
Ray Smith
New
Consumers Information Study Group
General Federation
Texas Federation
Tizard
Frank Warren
Colorado Guest Attends Local Meeting of Rebekah Lodge
Mrs. Lois White past noble grand of the Loyal Rebekah Lodge Eaton Colorado attended the regular meeting at the I O O F Hall. A bridge and forty two party was announced to be held there at 8 o clock on February 13 for all Odd Fellows Rebekahs and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois White
Loyal
Rebekah Lodge
Eaton
Colo
I. O. O. F. Hall
Rebekahs
First Baptist Church Teas and Luncheon Events
The Elevian Class hosts a tea from 3 to 5 pm Thursday at 2010 Polk Street inviting all members. A Philathea Class dinner for husbands is planned at the church on Feb 12 following a Tuesday meeting at 701 Mississippi Street. A Mother Benton Class lunch is set for 12:30 pm Thursday at the First Christian Church, and a Maria Class luncheon at 1 pm Thursday in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria
The
First Baptist Church
J. Howard Williams
Polk Street
Pat Dean
Mississippi Street
PTA Honors Teachers at San Jacinto Turkey Dinner
The San Jacinto School faculty were guests of the PTA at a turkey dinner at the Blackstone Cafe with a Valentine motif. Principal E F King gave an invocation and spoke on teachers' appreciation, followed by games and prizes for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto School
Blackstone Cafe
E. F. King
R. R. Townes
Hattie Kilgore
Ralph Miller
J. Rubottom
A. B. Robertson
O. Hodges
Frank Coulter
Curtis Coble
C. R. Herrington
R. Miller
Oran Coffee
M. C. Bradford
R. B. Hamblin
Hester Gates
J. T. Dent
Clyde Love
Kentucky Street Dog Reignites Nest Mystery
A Kentucky Street dog chased a sparrow carcass in a vacant lot and neighbors feared the bird was one of three nest builders in a Chinese elm. Birds later fled from a honeysuckle vine as the nest-work resumed and the neighborhood returned to its routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Xi Alpha Mu Rehearsal Prepares Open House Program
Xi Alpha Mu Sorority met Monday night at Miss Gwen Williams home 1412 Van Buren Street to rehearse for the third annual open house in April Vocal and piano numbers will be presented Cake tea and coffee were served at the close Attending were Miss Marion James presidentMiss Inez Hough Mary Ann Broadwell Rosalie Coffee Mrs Harriett Chisolm Brown Drucilla Campbell Donnell Farley and the hostess
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Alpha Mu
Gwen Williams
van Buren Street
Marion James
Inez Hough
Mary Ann Broadwell
Rosalie Coffee
Mesdames Harriett Chisolm Brown
Drucilla Campbell
Donnell Farley
Wee Stitch Em Club Meets at Mrs Barkley Home
Mrs. C W Barkley hosted the Wee Stitch Em Club at 1900 Polk Street Tuesday afternoon with members sewing needlework. Perry Jackson attended for the first time since illness. The next meeting, hosted by Mrs Bill Daugherty at 2700 Polk Street, will begin at noon with a covered dish luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Barkley
Polk Street
Perry Jackson
Bill Daugherty
Valentine motif noted at social gathering
Attendees included Mesdames Yates Love A A Holmquest H M Adkins J B Kelly George Smith A F Wildle G O Ketchum Lee Edmondson A R Morrison O S S Smith and the hostess Mrs Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine
Mesdames Yates Love
A. A. Holmquest
H. M. Adkins
J. B. Kelly
George Smith
A F. Wildle
G. O. Ketchum
Lee Edmondson
A. R. Morrison
O. S&s. Smith
Mrs. Jordan
Luncheon Bray Marys Meeting at Harris Home
A luncheon of the Mary will be held at 1 o'clock Friday in the home of Mrs. Laurel E Harris at 1203 Travis Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
First Baptist Church
Laurel E. Harris
Travis Street
Beauty Secrets From South America Entente Cordiale Among Women
Helena Rubinstein after a three month tour reports a strong feminine bond between American and South American women. She notes two skin types among South American women and warns that sun and heat damage can age the skin without daily beauty care and suitable products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Helena Rubinstein
New York
Americas
Madame Rubinstein
Europe
Hollywood
Glamour Girls
United States
Marilyn Floeck Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party
Marilyn Floeck daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Floeck 914 Bonham Street observed her fourth birthday with an afternoon party hosted by her mother. Fifteen little guests attended, games with prizes were played and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Floeck
8. S. Floeck
Bonham Street
Mrs Hal Wagner to review Purslene at AAUW meeting
Mrs Hal Wagner of Pampa will review Purslene by Bernice Kelly Harris at a Guest Day of the Afternoon Book Review Group of the American Association of University Women. The event begins at 3 15 Thursday afternoon in Federation Club Rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Wagner
Pampa
Bernice Kelly Harris
American Association of University Women
Federation Club
Pineapple Design Cloth Crochet Pattern 2441
Pattern 2441 offers a pineapple crochet square with illustrations and stitches. Send ten cents and pattern requests to Amarillo Globe Needle Craft Dept details including pattern number name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Globe
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Anne Adams Pattern 4310 Promises Slim Lines and Style
Advertisement for Anne Adams Pattern 4310 offering a high neck bodice with yoke and optional sleeves. Describes fabric needs for size 16 and suggests matching sashes, plus an Anne Adams pattern book. Provides ordering details and prices for book and pattern from Amarillas Globe Pattern Department in New York.
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Anne Adam
Anne Adams
Amarillas Globe
Pattern Department
17Th St
New York
N. Y
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Mrs. Luker
Sue Sharp
JUG Club
Leon Montgomery
Tyler Street
Beauty Guild
American Institute of Laundering
Order of Rainbow For
Masonic
Potter County
G. E. Jones
West Nineteenth Avenue
Pierlan Club
John McKnight
Monroe Street
Child Psychology Club
C. G. Ky
California Street
Progressive Child Study Club
C. G. Hess
Mother Singers
Wilson School
Primero
Speakers Institute
Thrifty
Thimble Club
J. V. Porter
West Second Avenue
Carleen
South Buchanan Street
Mother Benton
First Christian Church
Entre Nous Club
R. L. Allston
Crestway
Homecraft Club
George Runyan
Woman's Auxiliary
Noble R. Fowkles
West
Fifteenth Avenue
Pleasant Valley
Help
C. L. Knight
MacDowell Music Club
M. W. West
Ong Street
L.T. D. Club
C. H. VanFleet
Fillmore Street
Otis Higdon
Hayden Street
J. A. G. Club
Jolly Jibbers Club
J. B. Pair
North Pierce Street
Justamere Bridge Club
Dunkins Club
Jack Hawkins
Cleveland Street
Golden Feverenes
East Eleventh Avenue
Mystic Weavers Club
C. W. Rogers
Canary Bird Club
Amarillo Pedigreed Roller
E. C. Garthwait
Lydia E. Pinkham
Potter County Federation
Colorado
Globe-News
Southwestern Printing CO
Oliver-Earle
Bruce Autry
KODAK
Murry Watts
Taylor
E. R. Yates
Lamesa
A. L. Jordan
Louisiana Street
Yates
PTA
Xi Alpha Mu Sorority
McCormick C Co
Oklahoma City
C. T. Bullock
Mercury
Harry Gardiner
Walter Irvin, Inc
Foxet
Aauw Notes
Polk St
R. R. Solnick
Mgr
Laura Wheeler
Pineapple Square
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