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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1941
Page
3
Amarillo Council of Parents and Teachers will meet Monday afternoon at 4 in the Central Junior High School Auditorium. Col. BE. A. Simpson will speak on Education for National Defense, with a discussion on the effects of alcoholism and narcotics. Principals and delegates from all city schools urged to attend.
Mrs Blanche Gardner was honored with a surprise birthday shower at the new home of Mrs Lucille Smith 3100 Tyler Street late Wednesday afternoon Hostesses Mrs Smith and aides served a buffet supper The punch was served by Mrs Smith and spring flowers centered the table Attending guests included Mrs Kellner Mrs Valen tine Mrs Brumlay and others Gifts were sent by several ladies including Mrs McQueen Mrs Cline and Miss Young.
Amarillo Women’s Gun Club members and guests gathered at Mrs. H J M Chunn’s home Wednesday night after practice. Moving pictures and recordings were shown and dancing followed. The club meets twice monthly on the second and fourth Wednesdays.
Clinton V. Oldham directed a Wednesday Bible study for the Ladies' Bible Class at the San Jacinto Church of Christ. The luncheon guest speaker from the Chinese mission spoke to the First Baptist Bethany Class.
Bright Spots reports the Houghton Caldwell wedding planned for 8 PM at St Andrews Episcopal Church with Walter Caldwell of Hempstead among out of town guests. Also notes a Senior Girls MacDowell Club dance Saturday at Federation Club Rooms and two-night run of A Night of Hokum by Black Mask Players at McKinley School and Central Junior High School.
The San Jacinto School Child Study Club met at 306 Tennessee Street for a lesson by Mrs P F Thurman with all members present. Members included Mrs B L Herd Ed Moody Rupert Sides H H Thomas and Vick Guyer. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for 1 30 PM February 13 at Mrs Thomas 106 Mississippi Street with Mrs Bides presenting.
The calendar lists events in Amarillo tonight including the Atlantida Spanish Club at the Amarillo Hotel at 7 30 with A Night of Mokum by the Black Mask Players. Also McKinley School Auditorium hosts Studio Revue at 8 and Amarillo College of Music Auditorium hosts River Road P T Unit at 8. On Saturday children’s story hour at the Public Library at 4 plus A Night of Hokum by the Black Mask Players. Senior Girls MacDowell Club dance Federation Club Room at 9.
Miss Maxine Campbell and Miss Fern Brannen entertained the Kappa Delta Chi Sorority of Amarillo College with a bridge party at Miss Campbell’s parents home, 2800 Ong Street. Seven tables were set with guests including Mary Lucille Dowie, Mary Stack, Agnes Larson, Doris Herrmann, Madge Lahey, Peggy O'Brien, Mary Cannon Boyce, and many others.
A shower for Mrs. David Bruce was held Wednesday afternoon at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church by Mrs. R. B. Hamblin. Guests included members of the church Woman's Auxiliary and a list of attendees from local families and visiting guests.
Eva Meyer who goes to Camp Normoyle for civil service with the Army Motor Transport Division was feted at the Capitol Hotel. A gift was presented by attendees including D. D. Payne Vera Cole Linnie Rendheimer Emma Freeman Mc Ivern Daniel Lucille Oakes Gladys Francy Mary Lamb Owenby Welthea Johnson and others.
The Interior Decoration Group of the American Association of University Women will meet at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon in the home of Mrs. A. A. Glenn at 1811 Taylor Street.
Announcement of the marriage of Mildred Whitman of Amarillo daughter of A W Whitman of Artesia N M to Wesley Fox of the city son of Mr and Mrs J W Fox of Lockney. The vows were exchanged at 4 o clock last Saturday at the home of Rev Roy Shahan. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Ray Reynolds of Lubbock. The couple resides at the Don Q Hotel 910 Tyler Street with Mildred employed at a local beauty shop and Wesley at Toney Chisum.
Ada Odom hosted an all day Thrifty Thimble Sewing Club meeting at 1515 Harrison Street with quilting and a covered dish lunch. Additional club updates cover birthday gifts at Jolly Jibbers and plans for future gatherings at various local addresses.
Mrs Johnny Webb formerly Miss Velma Kay of Wichita Falls honored at a bridal shower held Wednesday at Mrs Alvin Webb home. The marriage occurred recently in Tucumcari New Mexico. Valentine decorations featured as games, gifts, and refreshments followed. Guests included Mrs Ruby Thrasher Mrs Johnny Fonti Mrs Tom Wright and several others chaired by the hostess.
The Philharmonic Club will broadcast Sunday afternoon at 2 45 over a local radio station as part of a program sponsored by the Texas Federation of Music Clubs. Featured on the program are piano duos by Mrs H L Lauder and her daughter Ruth Lauder.
The Trulove Class met Tuesday at Polk Street Methodist Fellowship Hall for a covered dish luncheon and program. Mrs. Leander Campbell sang two solos and Mrs. A. D. Stead played several piano selections as Mesdames Farr Stewart Ripley Richardson Daisy Persons Patton and Blackburn hosted.
List of names includes Pestor, 8. W. Joplin, J. L. Mc Reynolds, Rodgers, W. L. Parton, W. J. Flesher and E. T. Miller. Guests were Mesdames R. T. Weills, Ray Smith, Shook and Ham lett.
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