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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1939
Page
6
Olive Roberts Barton contrasts two families the Jones and the Smith to show how daily behavior shapes children. The Jones home with quarrels and rudeness fosters rude kids while the Smith family models courtesy with please and thank you, guiding children toward good manners.
Benny Venuta and experts insist consistency is key in beauty care. Regular use of creams and daily hair brushing are vital, and dieting works only with sustained, balanced portions and gradual changes rather than rigid quick fixes.
The Tenth Avenue Methodist Women's Missionary Society will meet at 2 30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the church parlor for a World Outlook Program on the subject International Friendship led by Mrs T H Armstrong All women of the church are invited to attend regardless of W M S membership
Amarillo Council of Church Women meets at 9 30 Tuesday morning in First Baptist Church parlor. Mrs E Cecil Seaman will discuss a recent National Council of Church Women meeting in Lake Geneva Wisconsin. Mrs Carl Miller leads devotional and Mrs N D Bartlett sings. Mrs J W Sanders presides.
Twenty six members and guests of the First Baptist M. O. L. Class met at the church for luncheon. A business session and music followed, with Billye Diggs piano numbers and vocal selections by Mrs. M. W. West. The class planned to aid the Fidelis Class in sponsoring a child in the Preventorium.
Mrs Edith Monarch announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Betty Monarch to Harley Beck son of Mr and Mrs B F Beck. The ceremony occurred in Clovis New Mexico on July 12. The couple reside at the Maurine Apartments.
The Daughters of the King will hold a regular session at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at St. Andrew's Episcopal Parish House.
Pattern 4197 by Anne Adams features a flattering double front panel and scalloped yoke line aimed at matronly figures seeking a younger, trim look. Available sizes 34 to 48. fabric yardage varies. Send 15 cents for pattern. book 15 cents. book and pattern 25 cents to Amarillo Globe Pattern Dept. New York.
Members of the First Baptist Maria Class and their husbands attended a chicken supper Friday night at the church. The program featured musical selections by John Josey. Tables were decorated with summer flowers and many attendees were listed by name.
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs Ina Cooper and Emmett Rackley in Pueblo Colorado on Monday July 3 at the First Methodist Church parsonage with Rev William E Bell officiating. The couple home at the Ross Hotel with Mr Rackley employed by Dalby Motor Freight Lines.
The Drill Team of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will meet at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning in the I O O F Hall.
A regular meeting of the Security Benefit Association will be held at 8 o'clock tonight in Carpenters Hall. Dancing will follow the business discussion and refreshments will be served.
Irene Dunne wears a Bernard Newman three piece suit in battle ship grey with vertical and horizontal pinstripes and a gray belt. Dorothy Lamour glows in a black and cyclamen red printed crepe gown with flowing panels. Janet Beecher models a black faille gown with a blue fox cape. Myrna Loy dons a red faille wrap over white chiffon fleck. Gloria Dickson sports a eggshell and royal blue doeskin pill box ensemble. Rosalind Russell in a gossip hat with pink carnations and a sheer green veil. Ika Chase debuts a grey and wine striped flannel robe with green girdle. Eleanor Powell carries a multiway brown calfskin day bag with gold name. Anne Shirley wears a navy Buster Brown hat and white pin stripes. Kay Francis on set in a Jamaica print jacket. Virginia Weidler in a bandana. Marie Wilson in a cherry print summer dress with a red sash.
Miss Irma Clay bride elect of Al Vaughn was honored at a Friday night dinner hosted by Mrs. E C Tucker at 804 South Arthur Street. Attendees included Miss Clay, her mother Mrs Stephen Clay, sister Miss Sibyl Clay of Lubbock, Mr. Vaughn, Miss Ted Baptist, Mrs Ella Tucker, and Mr E C Tucker. Mrs Clay returned home Saturday after a visit of over a week. Sibyl Clay will stay several days for upcoming parties.
Karen Kell celebrated her fourth birthday with a Saturday picnic at Ellwood Park hosted by her mother Edabeth Kell and friends. After games, guests moved to Miss Jean Tomberlin’s home at 1712 Polk Street for refreshments and a dancing girls of all nations motif.
A farewell party and shower for Mrs. J. B. Johnson moving to California were hosted by Mrs. J. B. Bennett at 1002 North Polk. Attendees included Mary Holt Lela Gray P M Craig John H Ivens Ed Westfall and the honoree with her daughter Mary Frances Betty Jo Westfall and Ethel Irene Bennett Jr. Gifts arrived from G. E. Zimmerman and H. B. Millholland.
Amarillo Business and Professional Women's Club plans a picnic at 7 o'clock Tuesday evening in the west end of Ellwood Park. The Wee Pla Bridge Club will gather at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon with Mrs. C. A. Fitz.
Fred Stanford, 37, returns from a trip and, after lifting a beer stein, suffers a dislocated jaw. Patrolman Clarence T. Smith, Salt Lake City police weightlifting champion, helps reset his jaw.
A health advisory promotes avoiding scratching minor skin irritations to prevent worsening discomfort and infection. It recommends using Black and White Ointment for relief and Black and White Skin Soap for cleansing, with products sold everywhere.
Doll pattern and directions for Laura Wheeler dolls with clothes materials listed. Send ten cents and write PATTERN NUMBER NAME and ADDRESS to Amarillo Globe Needle craft Dept 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY.
Ruth Millett offers advice on why a man may not call after a date and how a woman’s behavior on the evening can influence his interest. She cautions against overpraising or bitter sarcasm and suggests guiding conversation toward his interests while showing genuine curiosity without appearing performative. The piece urges readers to make him feel unique and engaged to prompt a follow up.
Members of the Junior Department of San Jacinto Methodist Church will hike to Gem Lake Tuesday morning for swimming and breakfast. All members are invited to join the trek. The group will assemble at the church at 6 o'clock.
The Pleasant Valley Help-Your- Neighbor Club gathered at Mrs. Jess Hunsaker’s home for quilting and a business meeting followed by a covered dish luncheon. A picnic was planned for Aug. 8 with Mesdames L. E. Morman George Killian Less Frampton Charlie Oates Jr Sam Robertson W Moore attending.
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