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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1940

Page

4

Memorial Services Held by Amarillo Rebekah Assembly

The Amarillo Rebekah Assembly hosted memorial services for Rebekah, Subordinate, Encampment and Canton branches at the I O O F Hall. John F. Ross led as master of ceremonies with R F Williams giving the invocation. Tributes, flag presentation by Mrs Guyola Curtis and Mrs Vivian Christal, and piano numbers by Lucille Martin followed. Seventy five attendees heard memorial addresses by Judge W Gee and others on influence living on.

Amarillo Rebekah Rebekah Canton I. O. O. F. Hall John F. Ross R. F. Williams Guyola Curtis Vivian Christal Lucille Martin Rekah Clarence Spencer Ed Taylor Blackburn-Shaw God

Laure Ridner Celebrates Seventh Birthday at Home Party

Laure Ridner marked her seventh birthday with a party yesterday at her 2203-A Taylor Street home. Guests included Gretchen Wolf Fain Wolf Lindsey Kennedy Deal Vermillion Phillips Bowlin Jones Meadows and others. Gifts came from Mrs Walter Ridner Mrs W W Clemons Betty Gene Smith and Mrs G H O'Brien.

Laure Lee Ridner Taylor Street Gretchen and Fain Wolfin Betty Ann Lindsey Ruth Ann Kennedy Elise Deal Phyllis Ann Vermillion Mary Louise Phillips Mary Lee Bowlin Ann Lee Jones Martha Jo Jane Meadows Walter Ridner W. W. Clemons Betty Gene Smith G. H. O'Brien

New Oval Mirror Frames Feature Bowknot and Rods

Plastic frames for dressing table mirrors highlight two new oval designs. One design uses a plain banded frame with a bowknot at the top. The second presents a square mirror frame with corners filled by parallel plastic rods for an attractive effect.

Social and Club Events for Women This Week

The Social Center for Girls hosts Friday lunch from 12 to 1 30 with yam loaf hot biscuits and peach cobbler proceeds to the Social Center building fund. Sacred Heart Cathedral women sponsor a chicken dinner Sunday noon to 2 30 at Cathedral Hall 50 cents per plate. Circle 3 Ellwood Park Presbyterian meets Thursday at 3 at Miss Audrey Geer's home 304 Fairmont. Poitan Class First Baptist hosts coffee 9 30 to 11 tomorrow at Mrs Billie Woods 2701 Harrison. Congenial Couples Class First Christian picnic Thursday 6 30 at Ellwood Park rain location Fellowship Hall church. Naomi Class First Baptist luncheon Friday at 1 at Mrs Henry Blessin’s home.

Amarillo Sacred Heart Cathedral Cathedral Hall Ellwood Park Presbyterian Church Audrey Geer Fairmont Street First Baptist Church Billie Woods Harrison Street First Christian Church Ellwood Park First Baptist Poitan

Carlie Barnes Honored at Palo Duro Linen Shower

Miss Carlie Barnes bride elect of James McKnight is honored at a Palo Duro Club shower hosted by Miss Betty Florey. Guests enjoyed bridge swimming and lunch ahead of the June 28 Polk Street Methodist Church parlor wedding.

Carlie Barnes James McKnight Betty Florey Palo Duro Club Polk Street Methodist Church Mary Ann Weymouth Doris Vine

Bright Spots in the Week's News By Evelyn Boyd

Community notes cover housewarming for Wade Holmans in Country Club addition with dancing in the double garage and gift opening. First Baptist Amema Class hosts fried chicken picnic for husbands at church with games and readings. 56 members attend. West Coast visitors among guests of Mrs. Elmer Sowder, open house at 1803 Fillmore Street. departure to California planned. Weather antics spark a Lightening vs Thunder contest for a park picnic, organized by Martha Class. next meeting set for Tuesday morning. Indoor garden tea held by Central Presbyterian Fellowship Class at Mrs. Blair’s home with decorative treats and a multi-name guest list.

Wade Holmans Country Club First Baptist Amema Perry C. Burks J. H. Greer J. H. Pundt Ralph Dykeman Maverick Club H. W. Miner West Coast California H. W. Steele Fresno LaVerne Martin Visalia Elmer Sowder Fillmore Street Mesdames B. D. Dye S. W. Hudson Lester Hudson Mart Hudson Fred Madison Ray Bush Ed Singleton Kirk Doshier Zed Doshier W. R. Ballard Fonzie Roberts Mesdames Steele Martin Albuquerque Martha First Baptist Church Ellwood Park J. H. Hudson Central Presbyterian Church Tom A Blair Belleview Street Mesdames W. R. Drath John Sullivan Blair and Co. O. Hess

Calendar of church and social events this week

The notice lists tonight and Thursday gatherings across St Francis School Polk Street Mission Fellowship Hall and multiple churches. It notes mid week bridge party, booster class picnic at San Jacinto Park, a Salome's midnight supper, and various circles meetings with times and hosts. It also mentions a Beta Sigma Phi engagement reveal and a butter tip for cooking rice.

West Amarillo

Mrs. Irwin Honored by Bonita Chapter of Eastern Star

Bonita Chapter Order of the Eastern Star met at the Masonic Hall with Mrs. Walter R. Irwin installed as new worthy matron. A candlelight ceremony followed by gifts honoring her birthday included a gold engraved record book, a white birthday cake, a pottery vase, and wishes from officers. Miss Frankie Gober, Grand Ruth of the Texas Grand Chapter, attended.

Bonita Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Walter R. Irwin FE. H. Ashcraft Jessie Stapleton Harriett Christian Christian Frankie Gober Grand Ruth Texas Grand Chapter

Miss Jewell Dezern Hosts Tiny Bridge Club Meeting

Miss Jewell Dezern entertained the Tiny Bridge Club at her home 1018 Buchanan Street. Mrs. Bob Burton won high score, Miss Joyce Hopkins second, and Mrs. L. C. Killion took the traveling prize with several other members present. The club meets next Tuesday with Mrs. Hendricks at 100 Monroe Street.

Jewell Dezern Tiny Bridge Club Buchanan Street Bob Burton Joyce Hopkins L. C. Killion Mesdames R. E. Killion Maxine Hendricks John W. Lee Jim Walters Hendricks Monroe Street

Diversion Club to Meet Tomorrow

The Diversion Club will meet at 11 oclock tomorrow with Mrs. Ida Attebury at 1706 Hughes Street. A large crowd is expected, led by Mesdames C. O. Hess and A. Petersen.

Ida Atteberry Hughes Street Diversion Club Ida Attebury Mesdames C. O. Hess and A. Petersen

Household hints for trimming lilacs and tile care

Tips suggest removing most lilac leaves and splitting stem tips before water to prolong freshness. For arrangements add pure foliage. For tile cleaning avoid harsh abrasives or strong cleaners to prevent roughening glaze and quicker soiling.

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