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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1940
Page
4
Evelyn Boyd notes a lively teen social week in Amarillo with horseback riding, a barbecue supper at Sally Harrington's, a slumber party with Eleanor June Adams, and a breakfast at Flaine Johnson's. Guests include Glenn Hill of Fort Worth and Janet Johnson of Norman Oklahoma among about 15 to 18 young girls and several boys.
Tonight events include alumnae recital at 7:30 PM and a Young People’s class ice cream social at 6:30 PM. Eighteen-piano recital directed by Silvio Scionti Thursday at Municipal Auditorium. Royal Neighbors and modern clubs schedule meetings. Newlyweds F Hall visit after July wedding. Lt McKnight to Fort Riley. U.S. forest service reports 142,000 deer in southwest forests.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Ilene Shifflet and Charles Sheffield in Clovis New Mexico Saturday night. The couple reside at 2100 West Seventh Avenue. The bride is the daughter of James L Shifflet and Mrs. Shifflet of Bloomington Illinois and works for Montgomery Ward. The groom is a weatherstripper.
Silvio Scionti will direct an 18 piano massed concert Thursday at 8 15 pm in the Municipal Auditorium. The program features a Beethoven first symphony arrangement with varied piano groupings and solo turns distributed among eight teams. Assisting soloists and the Amarillo Sinfonietta accompany under Scionti with Baldwin pianos provided by Myers Music Mart, benefiting the conservatory building fund.
Mrs. Roy Curtis hosted the U-Deal-Em Club with guests including Mrs. Margaret Trimmier, Mrs. Frank King, and Mrs. Barbara Levy of Denver. Prizes were won by Mrs. W. E. Fergeson and Mrs. Trimmier. other attendees included Mrs. Bert Galbreath, Mrs. Charles Mellor, Mr. Jack Pittman, and E. M. Benesch. An ice course was served. the next meeting is Aug 6 with Mrs. Benesch at 500 Kentucky Street.
The Four F. Home Demonstration Club will convene at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. J. B. Epting home. Miss Pauline Lakey leads the program in charge.
Zella Mae Wible pupil of Miss Mae Beth Lawson will perform in the junior high school certificate recital at 8 15 tonight at the Musical Arts Conservatory. She is joined by Elizabeth Rapp marimbist and Eunice Faye Williams violinist.
Mrs. D. B. White hosted a Tiny Bridge Club gathering yesterday at the Herring Hotel. High scorer was Mrs. Ethel Tanner, followed by Miss Jewell Dezern, with traveling prize to Mrs. John W. Lee. Other players included Mesdames M. C. Jones, L. C. Killion, R. E. Killion, and Maxine Hendricks. Next meeting set for Miss Dezern’s home at 1018 Buchanan Street.
The Rebekah degree was conferred on Mrs. Lois Jones at a regular Amarillo Rebekah Lodge meeting held last night at the I O O F Hall. Mrs. J R Christal presided with Miss Mildred Haynes of Meadville Pa as a guest.
Members of the River Road Home Demonstration Club and their families will attend a basket picnic at 6:30 tomorrow night at Ellwood Park.
A business meeting of the First Baptist Maria Class will be held at 12 30 tomorrow afternoon in the west end of Firlwood Park. Mrs Victor Formby will be hostess.
The Double H Club enjoyed an afternoon of embroidery yesterday at Mrs. Neal Huiddleston's home. Refreshments were served to several members and the club will meet at 1 30 o'clock next Tuesday in Mrs. Ivy's home at 2300 Front Street.
Nancy Rebecca infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Swan was dedicated to Bonita Chapter Order of the Eastern Star in a ceremony at the Masonic Hall. Mrs. Irwin and officers led the service as the baby received a white Testament tied with Eastern Star colors. A picnic plan was set and future meetings will be held at 504 Taylor Street in the former Academy of Music and Art Building with mailed location notices.
The River Road Four H Club meets at 2 o clock Friday afternoon at sponsor Mrs Ben Cracraft home. Miss Pauline Lakey county home demonstration agent will demonstrate uses of dairy products and make milk shakes to be served with cookies.
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