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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1941

Page

5

Legion Auxiliary elects officers at Amarillo meeting

Mrs. Fred DeCoster was elected president and Mrs. Floyd Zollars secretary treasurer of the American Legion Auxiliary at a Legion Hall meeting last night. Other officers preset were Mrs. Howard Blackburn first vice president, Mrs. Lois Taylor second vice president, Mrs. Clay Thornton historian, Mrs. D. C. Peters chaplain, and Mrs. R. J. Pollard sergeant at arms. All officers were chosen by acclamation for a one year term.

Fred DeCoster Floyd Zollars American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Howard Blackburn Lois Taylor Clay Thornton D.C Peters R. J. Pollard W. M. Adams Tex Thornton Amarillo W. W. Davis Department Fort Worth Mesdames DeCoster Peters Royce Gant C. O. Hess Granville Routh J. P. Hodge Adams Biddie Maxwell Roy Beard Ernest Hudson Inter-Post Clarendon Hodge Hanson Post Legion Post

Mrs. Ella Ballard Claimed by Death in Canyon

Mrs. Ella Ballard 82 of Canyon and Randall County died at 6 30 this morning at her son's home J R Ballard in Happy She was a life long Methodist member Survived by son J R Ballard daughter Mrs W J Flesher sister Mrs J T Service six grandchildren three great grandchildren Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3 pm from First Methodist Church Canyon Rev Sam A Thomas and R R Gilbreath will officiate Burial in Dreamland Cemetery under Griggs Thompson Funeral Home direction

Ella Ballard Canyon Randall County J. R. Ballard Methodist Church W. J. Flesher Amarillo J. T. Service First Methodist Church Sam A. Thomas R. R. Gilbreath Happy Methodist Dreamland Cemetery Griggs- Thompson Funeral Home

Mrs Mackey Injured. Henry Family Seeks Details

Mrs Mackey bore bruises and scratches and her glasses were broken. Mr Mackey’s glasses were recovered unbroken on the highway. Mr and Mrs W P Henry and their daughter Imogene are residents of the area.

Officers Installed By Lodge at Amarillo Rebekah Meeting

At the I O O F Hall Amarillo Rebekah Lodge installed officers including Edith Lewis as vice grand Bertha Lawrence right supporter to the noble grand Anna Belle Gowdy left supporter to the noble grand Dolly Spencer right supporter to the vice grand Fae Walker left supporter to the vice grand chaplain Margaret Spencer warder Alice Christy conductress Mae Cole inside guard Ruth Clinton outside guard Ada Davis musician Frankie Hightower reporter Vivian Christal Vivian Morris district deputy assisted by Ann Chamberlain Mary Cheshire Effie McPherson Bertie Ellis.

Amarillo Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall Edith Lewis Bertha Lawrence Noble Grand Anna Belle Gowdy Dolly Spencer Fae Walker Margaret Spencer Alice Christy Mae Cole Ruth Clanton Ada Davis Frankie Hightower Vivian Christal Vivian Morris Ann Chamberlain Mary Chessire Effie McPherson Bertie Ellis

Reports of Convention Are Heard

A called luncheon meeting of the Amarillo Music Teachers Association was held at the Blackstone Hotel. A code of professional ethics will be drawn up. Grace Hamilton reported as official delegate from the Wichita Falls convention with Millicent Lahm and Elizabeth Morris attending as well. Eminent artists included Cameron MacLean, Leo Podolsky, and Anthony Donato. Attendees listed include Mrs Wendell Henry, Cleta Linda Holland, Ola Jenkins, Bonnye Beth Baker, Elizabeth Morris, and others.

Amarillo Music Teachers Association Blackstone Thas Music Teachers’ Association Wichita Falls Grace Hamilton Amarillo Association Millicent Lahm Elizabeth S$. Morris WPA Cameron MacLean Leo Podolsky Anthony Donato University of Texas Wendell Henry Cleta Linda Holland Ola Jenkins Bonnye Beth Baker Elizabeth I. Morris FE. A. Paschal G. C. McDaniel Gladys M. Glenn Grace FE. Hamilton Marguerite H McAdams Idelma Conoley Hall Axtell Newell Cummins

Kappa Alpha Theta to Meet at Pipkin Home Thursday

A called meeting of Kappa Alpha Theta members will be held at 2 36 o clock Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. H C Pipkin at 2006 Polk Street. The Up and Doing Club will meet at 2 o clock Friday afternoon at Ellwood Park.

Kappa Alpha Theta Pipkin H. C. Pipkin Polk Street Park Ellwood Park H.chipkin

Mercolized Wax Cream and Saxolite Astringent Beauty Regimen

A vintage beauty notice promotes Mercolized Wax Cream to remove dull skin and reveal lighter tones. Saxolite Astringent tightens loose surface skin and reduces excess. The regimen includes dissolving Saxolite in a half pint with haze for daily use and recommends Tarkroot Beauty Mask for cooling, soothing relief.

Tarkroot Beauty Mask

Calendar of club meetings and events in Amarillo tonight and Thursday

The calendar lists multiple gatherings across Amarillo including Rainbow for Girls at 52414 Taylor Street 7:30 p m and Alpha Iota Sorority at 1922 Fillmore Street 7:30 p m Amarillo Country Club hosts a dinner tourney where the losing side pays winners dinners Thursday entries include L T D Club Primrose Sewing Club Neoteus Choir Carpenters Auxiliary Narcissa Whitman Circle MacDowell Club Graduate Nurses Association Northwest Texas Nurses Home First Baptist Philathea Kappa Alpha Theta Rose Bowl Tea Room and a San Jacinto School of Beauty Culture banquet at Sportsman Drive In Homecraft Club Buchanan Street Methodist Church benefit supper 6 o'clock.

Day Nursery Board Names New Leaders

The Am arillo Day Nursery board elected officers at a monthly meeting. President is Mrs. W. Frank Litle, vice president W. R. Armstrong, treasurer Mrs. R. Dean Kirk, and secretary Mrs. G. S. McLellan. Other directors include Allen Barly G. G. Ordway G. A. McCullough Mrs. Miles Bivins and Mrs. W. W. Rusk.

Amarillo Day Nursery W. Frank Litle W. R. Armstrong R. Dean Kirk G. S. McLellan Allen Barly G. G. Ordway G. A. McCullough Miles Bivins W. W. Rusk

Rummage Sale Planned by San Jacinto Church Group

The Primary Department and the Ladies' Friendship Class of the San Jacinto Methodist Church sponsor a rummage sale Friday at 621 East Fourth Avenue. Proceeds support church activities and outreach.

San Jacinto Methodist Church East Fourth Avenue

Homecraft Club to Meet Thursday at North Buchanan Park

The Homecraft Club will meet at 3 o clock Thursday afternoon in the North Buchanan Street Park. Ice cream and cake will be served.

Homecraft Club Buchanan Street

Hopkins Goes To London on New Britain Needs Survey

President Roosevelt sends Harry L. Hopkins lend-lease coordinator to London for a fresh survey of British needs. Hopkins departs on his second Britain trip within a year as a request for more lend-lease funds looms. The exact amount remains undisclosed, but likely at least as large as seven million dollars from the first bill. The White House keeps Hopkins' departure confidential per Stephen T. Early.

Washington Roosevelt Harry L. Hopkins London Hopkins Britain White House Stephen T. Early

Judy Canova Seeks Divorce From Soldier Husband

Hollywood star Judy Canova filed for divorce or annulment from Corporal James H. Ripley after a one month Honolulu marriage. Canova, 25, said Ripley treated her cruelly and breached promises of cohabitation, while Ripley complained of distress and confessed regret. The couple wed on Oahu while Ripley was in Fort Ruger duties.

Hollywood Judy Canova Honolulu Comedienne James H. Ripley Ripley Miss Canova Fort Ruger Island Oahu Jenny Lind The Ozarks Mr. Ripley Florida Love

CAA Plans Civilian Glider Pilot Training Program

The Civil Aeronautics Authority will announce a civilian glider pilot training program to build a reserve for future military glider operations. The initiative follows army plans to add glider units to the air corps. Senator Pat McCarran proposed legislation to create a glider unit within the National Youth Administration. A US Marines detachment is stationed at Port of Spain, Trinidad.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Authority Army Air Corps Pat McCarran Nevada National Youth Administration

Two Lubbock Couple Escape Death After Highway Accident

Mr and Mrs Mackey of Lubbock narrowly escaped death in a highway crash between Dumas and Dalhart while on a Yellowstone Park vacation. His quick swerve to avoid a rearing roadside horse caused their car to leave the road, roll twice, and land upright with only scratches reported.

Lubbock Dumas Dalhart

New Quick Lux Hosiery Boosts Elasticity

Lux stockings claim to resist runs with improved elasticity, offering sleek, smooth fit. They advise washing after wearing to prevent perspiration weakening fibers, promising fast thrift and safe use in the same familiar box at no extra cost.

Lunch Delicacy and Ivy Care Tips

Household hints cover lunch box treats using graham crackers with various fillings and tips for glove care washing, Swiss cheese storage, and ivy leaf shine. Practical kitchen and garden quick fixes include cookie substitutes, glove maintenance, cheese aroma control, and plant care with soap water and olive oil.

Benefit Supper Planned by Buchanan Street Church

A benefit supper will be held at 6 o clock Thursday evening at Buchanan Street Methodist Church. Proceeds go to improve the parsonage. Plates are 25 and 15 cents.

Buchanan Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legion Auxiliary Mes Amarillo Assembly Order of Rainbow For Girls Taylor Street Alpha Iota Sorority Fillmore Street Amarillo Country Club L. T. D. Club Furr Food Etta Cole Primrose Sewing Club E. W Warren Hays Street R. N. Miller Beryl Needle Club J. T. Brown Williams Street Neoteus Choir First Christian Church Carpenters’Union A. R Crerar Florida Street Karl Degenhardt Narcissa Whitman First Presbyterian Church MacDowell Club Arthur J. Martin Sunset Terrace Graduate Nurses’ Association Northwest Texas Nurses’ Home First Baptist Philathea Bill Bourn Madison Street Rose Bowl San Jacinto School of Beauty Culture Sportsman Drive Inn Buchanan Street Methodist Church Fourth Avenue Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham CAA United States Marines Port of Spain Trinidad Nets Belle-Sharmeer Kayser Archer Worth Rice O'Neills Carlisle Graham American Institute of Laundering
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