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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1940

Page

2

The Calendar of Amarillo Clubs and Meetings

Tonight Amarillo Rebekah Lodge meets at 7 30 oclock at Hall. Miracle Book Club gathers at 902 North Taylor Street at 6 oclock. Mrs Della Crittenden hosts Fundamental Bible Class at 918 Pierce Street at 7 30. Wednesday Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Theta sorority hosts ice cream at 1922 Fillmore Street. Amarillo Council of Church Women hosts Ban Jacinto Methodist Church at 7 30 with noon covered dish luncheon. Helen Nevins Circle meets at Central Presbyterian Woman's Council leisure room at 9 45. Oliie Lewellyn Circle of First Baptist meets with Mrs RB Wingate at 2001 Julian Boulevard at 3. Snippers Club led by Mrs Travis Daws on North Arthur Street at 2. Cheer M eeakere Club with Mrs James R is listed.

Fifth Monday Party for Bonita Chapter Easters Star Club

The Past Matrons Club of Bonita Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held a garden party at Mrs. Emily Herter’s home, 1600 Hughes Street, Monday afternoon. Hostesses assisted by Anna Hightower W A Christian W T Moreland and George Stapleton. Mrs M L Puller was initiated as part of the program. Others attending included Nettie McKinney C C Pangle R P George Addie S Britt W Brune and E H Ashcraft. The club meets on fifth Mondays.

Bonita Order of the Eastern Star Emily Herter Hughes Street Mescdames Anna Hightower W. A. Christian W. T. Moreland George Stapleton M. L. Puller Mesdames Nettie McKinney C. C. Pangle

Mrs Cook Honored With Shower And Wedding Update

Mrs Earl Blankinship hosted a coffee and miscellaneous shower at 3195 Harrison Street for bride Mrs Mildred Ferguson Cook with guests including Mrs T A Baker and Mrs Le Nette Bryan. The candlelight wedding to Mr Howard Cook occurred July 20 at the Nunley home, with Shelby Cook and Charlotte Ferguson as attendants.

Howard Cook Earl Blankinship Harrison Street Mildred Ferguson L. L. Nuniey T. A. Baker Blankinship North Polk Street

All Women of City Invited

The Amarillo Council of Church Women meets at San Jacinto Methodist Church on Wednesday from 10 30 to 1 36 for a program on World Relations. Miss Kathryn Bartlett will present devotional. she earned a masters from Presbyterian College Chicago and will soon move to Shawnee Oklahoma to lead the educational department of the First Presbyterian Church. A covered dish lunch at noon features music by Mrs N J Bartlett and Bishop F E Seaman will speak on Christian Thinking on World Problems. All women of the city are invited.

Amarillo N. JD Bartlett FE. C. Seaman

Helen Maxine Stanley Honored Guest From Kansas

Mrs Kenneth Stanley hosted Helen Maxine Stanley of Hutchinson Kansas as a house guest at 307 Fountain Terrace Guests enjoyed dancing games and refreshments Attendees included Betty Pave Blair Virginia Ann Drapela Bitsey Gober Jean Lemmon Margaret Ann Baker Jack Anderson Roland Young Nick Nelson and Billy Stalsworth The host couple were assisted by Mrs J W Stalsworth

Kenneth Stanley Fountain Terrace Helen Maxine Stanley Hutchinson Kans Betty Pave Blair Virginia Ann Drapela Bitsey Gober Jean Lemmon Margaret Ann Baker Jack Anderson Roland Young Nick Nelson Billy Stalsworth

Snippers Club Meeting Set For Wednesday Afternoon

The Snippers Club will meet at 3 o clock on Wednesday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Travis Daws at 721 North Arthur Street.

Snippers Club Mra Travis Daws North Arthur Street Travis Daws

Miss Juanita McGee Hosts Crystal Shower for Idell Durrett

Miss Juanita McGee hosted a crystal shower at her home honoring Idell Durrett who Friday will wed MacDonald Hays of Kansas City. Gifts were opened in the dining room with a bride and groom figure. Edith Zelley gave a poetic toast. Attendees included Mrs J R Durrett Edith Zelley Jo Hamker and others.

Juanita McGee Idell Durrett MacDonald Hays Kansas City Miss Durrett Edith Zelley J. R. Durrett Edith Zelly Jo Hamker Katharine Dee Lewis Beyer Kathryn Bartlett Bonnie Bennett Hattilu White Charlotte Allen Sara Moreland Agatha Shaw Dorothy Nordyke Margaret McGee Doris Singleton Edith Lou McGee Ingeborg Kilstoffe Dorothy Jo Blackburn

Voice Expert Advises On How To Be Beautiful

Alicia Hart reports Paul Althouse, famed American fencer with the Metropolitan Opera, says beauty includes sound. He urges women to form a mental image of their voice, relax to reduce tension, and take short breaks to loosen muscles, jaw, and tongue for better articulation.

Paul Athouse Metropolitan Opera Mr. Althouse

Shower Held at Rice Home for Bride McElreath

Mrs. John R. McElreath formerly Miss Cherokee Anderson celebrated with a Monday afternoon bridal shower at 738 North Pierce Street hosted by Mrs. C. C. Rice and Mrs. S. F. Reed. Guests enjoyed pink and white decor and an old-fashioned well gift draw. A recipe book project was planned as part of the festivities.

John R. McElreath Cherokee Anderson C. C. Rice North Pierce Street S. F. Reed Rice

Bridge Party Honors Miss Doty And Mrs Barton Hostess

Old Misses Virginia Doty and Adelaide Barton chaired a bridge party last night at Mrs. Percy Blackburn house 1311 Bell aire Street. Grace Galladay won the high score while guests included Mary Emma Finley and a list of ladies with surnames Hedgecake Lankford Carter Higgins McClendon Cousins Galladay Coan Harrison and others.

Virginia Doty Adelaide Barton Percy Blackburn Bellaire Street Grace Galladay Mary Emma Finley Maxine Hedgecake Jewell Lankford June Carter Maxine Higgins Dorothy McClendon Rosalie Charlotte Cousins Galladay Dorothy Coan Marcille Harrison

We the Women Ruth Millett style guidance for spouses

We the Women by Ruth Millett advises young wives to foster present happiness over envy and future doubts. It urges contentment, constructive spending, and practical skills like sewing to stretch finances while maintaining appeal and harmony in marriage. It also shares quick kitchen tips and simple cleaning advice for busy households.

Ollie Lewellyn Circle to Meet at Wingate Home

The Ollie Lewellyn Circle of the First Baptist Women's Missionary Society will meet at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. B. Wingate, 2001 Julian Boulevard.

Ollie Lewellyn First’ Baptist Women’s Missionary Society R. B. Wingate Julian Boulevard

Hi Lo Bridge Club to Meet Thursday Breakfast

The Hi Lo Bridge Club will gather for breakfast at 8 o clock Thursday morning at 800 Florida Street in the home of Mrs W D Howren.

Hi-Lo Bridge Club W. D. Howren Florida Street

Dr J P Price Speaks On War Health Link

Dr J Paul Price an Oklahoma City osteopathic specialist and national osteopathic leader spoke at Amarillo on the eighth annual post graduate course. He warned that war mongers are public enemies to health and noted heart disease death rates are high while lifespan has doubled in 150 years. He urged professionals to study heart disease detection and treatment and to maintain unbiased confidence.

J. Paul Price Oklahoma City Osteopathic American Osteopathic Association National Association Cradit Vick United States Price

Man Fights on Against Heat And Humidity

Washington July 30 patent office reveals Americans have pursued cooling ideas for nearly a century. From dog-powered fans in 1865 to ice cooled beds and air cooled furniture, inventors steadily sought relief from heat with gadgets and contraptions. The piece traces evolving methods and ends with a playful nod to fashion and comfort.

Washington Mark Twain Patent Office Mans Milady

Blind gardener Brimson grows notable garden in Butte

Robert J Brimson, blind for 15 years, maintains a much admired garden in Butte Using a notched board to guide planting and ropes along garden paths he navigates between sections and achieves impressive results praised by neighbors.

Butte Mont Robert J Brimson Brimson

New Marine Recruiter Arrives at Amarillo Station

The Amarillo Marine Corps Recruiting Station becomes a two man unit with Sam H. Bailey joining Sgt. F. M. Bell. Eight Panhandle youths have been forwarded to San Diego for Marine training. Enlistees include Randolph Mantooth and B. F. Trimble of McLean, Wayne R. Green and James Rich Day of Pampa, Cecil C. Sosman and Jack Vantine of Quanah, Albert James Smith of Levelland, and Wilkie O'Banion of Red River County. Recruits learn the Marine Corps offers world wide postings and Pacific service, including Samoa's Tuituila guard duties. Interested locals should contact Sgt. Bell or Sgt. Bailey.

Amarillo Jack Vantine Quanah Albert James Smith Levelland Wilkie O'Banion Red River County Sgt. Bell United States Marine Corps Pacific San Diego Tuituila Samoa Pacific Island Marine Corps Sgt Bailey

War blamed for increase in accidents

Chicago report cites wartime jitters as a major factor in a sharp rise in traffic deaths in the first half of 1940. The National Safety Council logged 14,740 deaths, up 1,040 from 1939, with June at 2,820 and the highest monthly toll since March 1937.

Chicago National Safety Council France

Mrs Worford Honored At Ellwood Park Picnic

Mrs W N Worford of 900 Crockett Street was honored with a Sunday afternoon picnic at Ellwood Park for her birthday. Lunches were arranged for numerous guests including W S Savage W N Worford A M Caraway U S West W A Criswell H B Hooks W N Rynders H O Bradley and many others with both couples and single attendees listed by name.

W.N. Worford Crockett Street Ellwood Park Messrs W. S. Savage W. N Worford A. M. Caraway U.S. West W. A. Criswell H. B. Hooks W. N Rynders H. O. Bradley G. H. Powell D. A. Dendy C. E. Kennett J. A. Ferguson Dan Wooten R. C. Evans E. L. New Danra Christopher W. J. Grace R. A. Haley Mary Rynders Helen Kennett Messrs Truett Savage Dick Anderson Tommy Caraway

Tri Color Nosegays Highlight Summer Flower Fashion

Tri color nosegays using field flowers gardenias and red white and blue are shown in dainty clusters for casual throat wear lapels of white sharkskin suits or evening hairstyles. A honey flavored whipped cream topping is suggested for baked puddings with honey and lemon notes.

Pattern 4907 in multiple misses sizes offered

Pattern 4907 is available in misses and women's sizes 14 18 18 20 32 34 38 38 40 and 42. Size 16 requires fabric and notions details. request FIFTEEN CENTS to Pattern Department at Amarillo Globe New York address for the latest Pattern Book with additional TEN CENTS.

Amarillo Globe West 17Th Street New York N. Y

Also Mentioned on This Page

Amarillo Rebekah Lodge Miracle Book Club North Taylor Street Della Crittenden Pierce Street Alpha Teta Sorority Fillmore Street Helen Nevins Central Presbyterian Woman's Council Southwestern Public Service Building Oliie Lewellyn The First Baptist RB. Wingate Meeakere Club Mra. James R Kansas Alicia Hartner McElreath Frank J. Anderson H. A Klinger E. C. Jackson W. B. Garrett Bula Hunnicutt D. D. Murphy H. L. Husted C. R. Tate Tobe Druin C. R. Calvert J. M. Rhea Cecil Fewell Ben Ratliff Henry Murphy Lena Woodward Rosa Tom Passmore T. H. Henderson H. L. Lundbeck J. E. Dewey J. B. Wilmeth A. L. Crouch J. D. Horton Carolyn Wallingsford Hazel Husted Betty Jane Husted Max Klinger Jack Klinger J. McElreath Sulphur Springs Kenjoye We the Women Ruth Millett Joneses J. P. Price By Eddy Gilmore News-Globe Dwight Newby & CO Amarillo Shade & Equipment Co Stee Meme Lce Kelvinator Ator Iecerd Amarillo Hardware Company W. N. Worford Dizzy Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham’s Anne Adams John Furbach An Polk
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