Women’s Page plans Save and Share schools this summer
District 1 home demonstration agents met in the South western Public Service Building on Monday and Tuesday to plan Save and Share schools. Miss Winifred Jones from Texas A and M outlined five storage methods with freezing deemed best, followed by canning, drying, brining, and krauting. Demonstrations used the Public Service Company electric kitchen and covered pressure canning advice and water bath alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Public Service
District 1
Public Service Company
Winifred Jones
Texas A
M. College
Miss Jones
Mildred Horton
Ruth Perry
Carson County
Dyora Crowder
Moore County
Frances Wilroy
Randall County
Marijo Brown
Hansford
Murle Scales
Wheeler County
Betty Sue
Leta Day Weds Thomas H. Esleton at Pierce Street Baptist
Leta Day Esleton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Luther Day of 731 North Hayes Street, marries Staff Sgt. Thomas H Esleton of Fort Sill Okla in a June 2 ceremony at the Pierce Street Baptist Church. Bride wore a dusty rose suit, gardenia corsage. Esleton 1937 Amarillo High School graduate employed at Exell Helium Plant. The couple plans to join him at Fort Sill soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Day
North Hayes Street
Leta
Thomas H. Asleton
Fort Sill
Oklo
Pierce Street Baptist Church
J. D. Horton
C. C. Cutler
Galveston
Try Dehydrating Freezing Or Storing Garden Practice
U S Bureau of Human Nutrition urges home preservation beyond canning. Drying, quick freezing, brining, krauting and storing are outlined with methods, times, equipment notes, and guidance on fruits vegetables and storage conditions for winter use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Bureau of Human Nutrition
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
State Agricultural College
Miss Edquist Marries in Houston
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fredolph Edquist of Houston announce the marriage of their daughter Paula to Charles Thomas Weaver. The wedding occurred May 14 in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Fredolph Edquist
Houston
Amarillo
Paula
Charles Thomas Weaver
Polk Street Methodist Browning Class Hosts Luncheon
Members and guests of the Polk Street Methodist Browning Class enjoyed a covered dish luncheon in the church Fellowship Hall. Tables featured garden flowers and the program included musical numbers readings and a devotional led by Gladys Davis with participants and attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Street Methodist
Browning
Ann Watkins
D. S. Watkins
Ann
Cadman
Joan Miller
Patsy Restine
Jim Restine
Walter Wolfram
Neil Quattlebaum
Neal Robin Allen
Martha Fay
Joan Moody
Gladys Davis
Mesdames D. S. Watkins
Earl G. Hamlett
C. F. Sims
Belle Shaffer
Walter Russell
R. J. Allen
E. H. Quattlebaum
Margaret Breeding
Mesdames W. R. Armstrong
Ora May Trice
Cora Bangs
F. E. van Shaw
T. W. Farnsworth
J. R. Pollan
John Ridings
Allie Bishop
Joe Mickle
Ben Short
D. Rodgers
FE. E. Adams
C. W. Patterson
A. E. Davis
W. A. Christian
Corky Kelly Finds Housing After War Hero Father
Ruth Millett recalls Corky Kelly son of Capt Colin P Kelly Jr a WW II hero. Corky faced No Children signs while his mother sought housing in California wartime. Despite his father’s hero status Corky’s plight reflects many children of servicemen still seeking homes as of 1956.
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Corky
Colin P. Kelly, Jr
Haruna
California
Rky
West Point
Roosevelt
Servicemn
Calendar of club events and meetings in Amarillo area
A compiled schedule lists numerous local clubs and gatherings with times and venues including Palo Duro Assembly, Masonic Hall, USO Auditorium, and the Capitol Hotel. Notable entries include Women’s Golf Association luncheon, Altrusa Club, Royal Neighbors of America, Jolly Fifteen Club, and various recreation and bridge groups.
Wilson Studios To Present Concerto Program
The Wilson Studios of Music will present Viola W. Wilson’s piano students in a concerto movements program Thursday at 8:30 PM. Participants include Hope Bussey McKenzie, Marcella Rogers, Joyce Galloway, Carol Hamilton, Helen Montgomery, Pat Newby, Carrollyn Williams, Nell Quattlebaum, with vocal students Jean Salmons, Mary Purvines Williams, Bobby Lynn Johnson and Marjorie McKitterick assisting. Public invited.
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Wilson Studios of
Viola W. Wilson
Hope Bussey McKenzie
Marcella Rogers
Joyce Galloway
Carol Hamilton
Helen Montgomery
Pat Newby
Carrollyn Williams
Nell Quattlebaum
Jean Salmons
Mary Purvines Williams
Bobby Lynn Johnson
Marjorie McKitterick
No Children Signs Frustrate War Heroes Families
The speaker notes wives face housing discrimination from landlords who ban children as a result of men going to fight for democracy. Hero status is not yet earned by these service members, leaving families in limbo and landlords unyielding to change.
Ceiling price reminder for groceries at the store
The note advises asking the grocer for the ceiling price of all commodities if not posted. It mentions the grocer keeps a list of ceiling prices at the cash register for reference.
Avocado Lemon Spread for War Worker Lunches
Mix ripe avocado with lemon juice and salt to taste. This simple spread makes a bright, energizing sandwich filler to boost morale for workers in the war effort.
Little Theater Presents The Ship in Reading Style
The Amarillo Little Theater Board stages St John Ervine's The Ship as a read-through with a seated cast and audience of over 200. Cast includes Eloise Gipson Don Clark Virginia Erickson John Reynolds Gloria DeVore Raymond Wright Pinky Vineyard and narrator Mrs Wayne O Keefe marking year end.
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Little Theater
St. John Ervine
Federation Club
Virginia Erickson
Jack
John Reynolds
Hester
Gloria DeVore
George Norwood
Raymond Wright
Cornelius
Pinky Vineyard
Wayne O'Keefe
Amarillo Little Theater Board
Wave Talks To BPW Members On WAVES And SPARS
Yeoman Elizabeth Huscher of the Amarillo Navy Recruiting Office spoke to the Business and Professional Women's Club at the Amarillo Hotel about recruiting WAVES and SPARS. She noted targets of 35 000 women by year end and 170 000 by war’s end. The program featured Technicolor travel films by Santa Fe Co showing Mexico Arizona Yosemite and Yellowstone. Club plans June July August band concert fundraisers at Ellwood Park with next meeting set for First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Huscher
Amarillo
Amarillo Hotel
Santa Fe Company
Mexico
Arizona
Yosemite
Yellowstone Parks
Ellwood Park
First Presbyterian Church
Mosby-Babb Betrothal Announced
In Dallas on June 9 Mr. and Mrs. N. IL. Mosby announced the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Lee to Aviation Cadet Paul J. Babb Jr. The wedding is set for June 25 at Foster Field Chapel in Victoria where the groom is stationed. Cadet Babb, formerly of Amarillo, is related to Amarillo residents Maggie Smith and C. C. Babb and to Mrs. B. T. Baker. After Foster Field training he will proceed to Matagorda Island for an advanced course.
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Dallas
N. IL. Mosby
Dorothy Lee
Paul J. Babb
Foster Field Chapel
Victoria
Babb
Amarillo
Maggie Smith
C. C. Babb
B. T. Baker
Foster Field
Matagorda Island
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Doris Leggitt
Pauline Lokey
Potter County
Sadie Hatfield
College Station
Leta Day
Set
Asleton
Kool Ndah
Roke
Arrid
The
American Institute of Laundering
Baier
Edquist
Ruth Millett
Stidman
Stillman Co
Aurora
Tll
Usde
Bite
Palo Duro
Order of the Aw For Girls
Masonic Hall
Victory Command
Auditorium
USO
Victory
Women's Golf Association
Amarillo Country Club
I. i. J. McCravey
Crocketttreet
Altrusa Club
Capitol Hotel
Royal Neighbors of America
F. Hall
Jolly Fifteen Club
Mrs. Dawson Curiz
North
Cleveland Street
Modern Matrons Club
Mra
John Wills
Carolina Street
Help-Your Neighbor Club
Mrs
Jess Walter
Enlisted Men's Wives Club
USC
Lincoln Street
Ladies Aid
Trinity Lutheran Church
Mary B. Leopold
Jackson Street
Wilson Studios of Music
First Baptist Philathen
Wayne Blaylock
West
Fifteenth Avenue
I. ‘ Bridge Group
BE. W. Coles
Fillmore Street
Little Theater Board
WAVE
BPW
Mosby-Babb
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Polk
Mary Adele Miner
Joan Kenleys
Fifth Avenue Shop
Polk ST
Marie Earle
Herbert Drug
Prescription
Appledore Wedgwood
Brown House Shop
Ail Polk
Globe-News
Geous
Buthker
Buthkows
Taylor
Jenior Shop
White & Kirk
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