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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1938
Page
6
Bride elect Miss Vena Bradford was feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. O. R. McCollum with helper hostesses. Attendees included Martha Davis Gwendolyn Morris and many local guests. gifts were presented by the honoree in a fish pond gift reveal. Blue and white decor and refreshments matched the bride’s chosen colors with blue accents.
Household hints offer advice on preserving sliced peaches with lemon juice and refrigerating, keeping bulbs and shades clean for maximum light, and adding spices like cinnamon nutmeg and ginger to fruits. Tips cover wallpaper care with mild soap, frosted grapes for garnishes, quick fillings with creamed tuna or chicken, canned artichoke hearts in salads, toasting bread on a waffle iron, and using pimientos liquid to moisten roasts and fowl stuffing.
The Episcopal Youth Conference will be held at Ceta Canyon from June 13 to 24 for District of North Texas youths. Leaders include Bishop Seaman and pastor De J Alves with instructors from Amarillo Canyon Plainview Lubbock Abilene and more. A Holy Communion service is planned June 19 with sermons and varied evening programs.
Mrs Waller Walker of New York City visiting her mother Mrs B F Bennett. Hope Adams Barkenstoсe hosted breakfast at R W Adams home 2214 Hayden Street Larkspur with floral decorations. Guests included Mrs Jack Ellis Miss Ruth Virginia Perdue Mrs James Rittenberry Mrs James Sherrill Mrs Clarence Stokes and the honoree.
Members of Circle No 6 at Polk Street Methodist Church and guests enjoyed a covered dish luncheon and apron party at the FE.BE Filer home west of Groom. The event featured a red white and blue motif and Flag Day themes with talks on foreign missions in Japan.
A Wednesday evening gathering at 910 Alabama Street included pledges Wanda Wanser Marjorie Ratcliff and Frances Compton. Plans were set for a party and picnic to be held next Wednesday.
Gamma Delphian Chapter hosts dinner and program in Amarillo Hotel Parlor A at 6:30. Amarillo Country Club holds dinner 7:30 to 9 with a chicken pie supper. Parish House St Andrews Church postponed Companions Class penny supper 6. Wesley Friendship Class San Jacinto Methodist Church picnic at Gem Lake meet at church 6. Saturday Amarillo Pedigreed Roller Canary Bird Club hosts husbands party at H Harrisons 3010 West Tenth Avenue at 8.
A produced social etiquette Q&A lists ten items about guest timing gifts, greetings, apologies, and tea party conduct. It covers staying power, flowers or candy, dancing etiquette, offering cigarettes, introductions, seating, invitations, programs, tea durations, and sugar serving.
Maria Class of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. A. O. Wood house on West Fifteenth Avenue. They arranged a luncheon at the church next Friday and held prayers led by Mrs. O B. Chesshir and Mrs. Clyde McGinley. Refreshments were served to the group including Mrs. Chesshir, Mrs. McGinley, and several members.
Pattern 5986S offers a transfer of a sixty inch panel with color chart and stitch materials. Send 10 cents in stamps or coin to Household Arts Dept at 239 W 14th Street New York NY with your name and address and the pattern number for ordering.
Llano Estacado Chapter D A R held its Flag Day luncheon at the Rose Bowl Tea Room Tuesday with organizing regent Mrs Avery Turner as honor guest. Mrs E H Ashcraft welcomed attendees and Turner gave the response. Cora Beverly delivered an interesting paper on Flag history as members and guests observed the flag salute.
The five mission study institutes planned by District 10 of the Baptist W M U have been postponed indefinitely. They were to be held in Dumas Pampa Canadian Shamrock and Clarendon next week.
The fourth in a series by Helen M. Strite’s pupils will take place Sunday at 3 30 in the Amarillo College of Music auditorium. Duos trios and groups of piano and violin solos will be performed. The public is invited.
The Business and Professional Women's Circle of the West Amarillo Christian Church postpones its Monday night meeting to June 27 at the home of Mrs. E. C. Arterburn 109 Western Avenue.
Mary Margaret McBride speaks as Columbia’sColumnist of the Air on how women mix femininity with careers in radio and other fields. She notes women’s curiosity about how things work and their evolving sense of humor over the past decade, urging men to witness women’s perspectives.
Irene Burch celebrated her fifth birthday with a party at her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Burch home on Tuesday afternoon. Guests included Billy Gene Albright who played violin, with pink and white spring decor and cake and ice cream served to Wilma and Ruth Skaggs, Reta Mae Hudson, Roy Edward Beckworth, Joe Perry, Bobbie Jeanne, Ronald Lee, Jimmy Lewis Gast, and other children.
The Helping Hand Sewing Club, at Mrs. 8 A Wod dy’s home on Hayden Street, mended 74 garments and distributed 117 garments 21 hats and caps 26 pairs of shoes and 14 pairs of hose. Since February 875 garments have been finished and distributed not including blankets shoes hats and hose. Residents can call 2-2744 or 2-2986 to arrange garment pickups. Members present included Mrs. Alro Kelly H F Newman Charles Conklin and others. next meeting at Mrs. Jack Bell’s 109 Western Avenue.
Mrs. C. I. Colvin hosted a birthday gathering at 401 Louisiana Street on Tuesday to honor her daughter Mary Etta on her second birthday. Children played games and balloons were given as favors. cake with two candles was served to Nancy Jo Clark Connie Clark Tom Clark Jr Patricia Uselding Carolyn Ann Uselding Lynn Whitten Vernelle Whitten Beverly Wheeler Lloyd Colvin Jr Billy Ray Colvin and Mary Etta. Loyce Elaine Whitten sent a gift though unable to attend.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Carpenters Union was entertained at the home of Mrs. Karl Dagenhardt yesterday afternoon. Games and embroidery provided entertainment. Guests included Mrs. W. C. Nanny and Jo Urton. Attending members were Mesdames E. O. Graves A. R. Crerar I. C. Atchley George Knochs J. H. Orton W. W. Finch R. B. Workman I. D. Moore J. H Vins L. A. Smith and the hostess.
Gabriel Peterello, 31, a paroled convict, told police he shoved a pistol at an officer to return to Sing Sing and resume his baseball days with his college team. He complained that downstate life left him a bum compared to his former ballplayer status.
Public notices record warranty deeds for Sam Tibbetts to Robbe Coe and Mrs Blackburn to F B Martin with property lots and prices. Vehicle registrations list several owner and model details. Marriage licenses issued to Edquist with Harty and De Rauld with Wilis.
Mrs. L. H. Koonce at 406 Prospect Street hosted the Gone With the Wind Club afternoon gathering. Pollyanna gifts were exchanged and new Pollyanna names drawn. Attending were Mesdames C. W. Davis J. R. Wheeler Jack Henson Bill Cornelius Jr. and Mrs. J. A. Watson. Next meeting set for 406 Kentucky Street at Mrs. Watson’s home.
The Mozart Society will gather Monday night at 8 o'clock at 1013 Harrison Street, the home of Mrs. Robert Wilson, for its meeting.
The Companions Class of Buchanan Street Methodist Church will sponsor a penny supper on Friday. Serving begins at 6 o'clock and the public is invited to attend.
The chicken pie supper at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Parish House tonight has been postponed indefinitely. Big Mac's Yuma cantaloupes are available.
Three 30 30 rifles and a shotgun were found hidden under a bridge inside the Texas penitentiary. Prison Manager Jack Ellingson said the weapons were loaded and likely smuggled to convicts planning a break. A dog sergeant discovered them late yesterday as he left work. He pledged a thorough investigation.
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