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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
6
Bright Spots in the Week's News cover outdoor gatherings in Amarillo with garden suppers and backyard picnics. The piece highlights PEO Outing plans at Ellwood Park, a Mother in-Law Club barbecue at Tri-State Fairgrounds, and Kiwanis and Kiwanis-Ams hospitality events with attending local families and hosts.
Mrs. E. C. Nelson was named chairman of the nominating committee at a Legion Auxiliary meeting in the Legion Home. Mrs. J. Horace Griggs, president, said the committee will report at the July 2 meeting and officers will be elected at the last July session. A delinquent children's fund was approved with Judge J. N. Riges as chairman. An inter-post meeting June 26 was invited, and gifts included an autographed copy of God Bless America from Irving Berlin via Harry Myers.
The Amarillo Rebekah Lodge met at TOOF Hall Tuesday night with Mrs. Vivian Christal presiding. The Rebekah degree was conferred upon Mrs. Beulah Robinson. Special guests included Mrs. Coy Bates Hereford Mrs. Lula Leach Brownwood Mrs. J A Prestridge Dallas and Mrs. Pat Akers along with Mrs. Frank Phillips.
The Tiny Bridge Club met at Mrs. Maxine Hendricks home 1001 Monroe Street. High score Mrs L G C Killion second Mrs R E Killion traveling prize Mrs Bob Burton guest prize Mrs Cecil Gardner. Other players Mrs John W Lee Mrs D B White and Miss Jewell Dezern.
Miss Rosalie Lemons of Amarillo to Frank Austin announced at a home party hosted by her sister Mrs W W Wells 1018 West Thirteenth Avenue The wedding date shown by tiny airplanes carries inscription June 30 Decorations featured midsomer flowers Guests listed from Amarillo Panhandle Union and other nearby communities
Barbara Ann Bonner was honored on her seventh birthday with an afternoon party at 705 Madison Street hosted by her mother Mrs. J. E. Bonner. The event featured a cake with seven candles, balloons, ice cream, dancing and games with many friends in attendance.
Las Amigas Club held a dinner party at the new home of Mr and Mrs F E Ingham on Madison Street. Attendees includedMr and Mrs P E Bennett and numerous couples. Two honored guests Mrs Murray Britt of Alturas and Mrs Dallas Kay celebrated birthdays with Needle Art Club host E D Hawkins arranging pink and white decor and prizes for games. The gathering closed with refreshments and a future meeting set for July 2 at Mrs Kay’s home.
Mrs J M Wiley entertained El Martes Club at 100 Brown Drive Pleas ant Valley after a business discussion. Mrs J W Farrey assisted. Three entertain Mrs A E Webb and Misses Earlene and Willadene Trimble hosted Double H Sewing Club at Mrs Webb's home with quilting and refreshments. The club will meet Tuesday with Mrs Bob Shannon 2303 West Fourth Avenue. Up and Doing Sewing Club to meet Friday at 2 o'clock.
Mrs. Werley Wysong of Carlsbad announces the marriage of their daughter Helen Marie Bailey to Nathan W. McDaniel. Vows spoken Tuesday night at the First Baptist in Clovis. Mrs. McDaniel a Amarillo High School graduate 1938, now with Herring Hotel Corp. Bridegroom son of G. C. McDaniel of Quanah, a Quanah High School and Oklahoma A and M alumnus, employed by Tri-Way Garage. They will reside at 500 Prospect Street. Guests included Elmer Reeves Panhandle Court No.125 and others. reception and dancing to follow.
The Mary Class of the First Baptist Church enjoyed a Tuesday noon picnic at Ellwood Park. Attending members included Dames Milton Shaffer, Laurel Harris, R. Earl O’Keefe, G. R. Vanderpool, Homer Baker, Clyde Holtzclaw and others. Next meeting set for Tuesday afternoon at 1603-A Polk Street with Mrs. Liner.
The Security Benefit Association plans an all day picnic Sunday on the west side of Ellwood Park with members bringing baskets of food. A regular SBA meeting follows Monday night at Carpenter's Hall with the program beginning at 8 30.
Mrs H C Russell hosts noon gathering at 406 Houston Street while Mrs Ray Roth entertains the Sunshine Sewing Club at 312 East Twenty first Avenue at 2 30. The L T D Club meets at 3 0 o clock tomorrow in Mrs R G Sullenger 410 Florida Street.
A recent Ellwood Park gathering brought together Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Matlock and children Elvera Dottie Mae Edmonson Thomas Betsy from Mineola Amarillo Plainview and Plainview area. Other attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lewellen and family and Mrs. L. M. Bostick with daughter Betsy.
Advertisement notes a filet crochet pattern 2357 with chart, directions, illustrations, and stitch details. Readers are instructed to send ten cents to Amarillo Globe Needle craft Dept at 82 Eighth Avenue New York for pattern number PATTERN 2357 and to include name and address.
Mrs. Carroll Boyd hosted a surprise shower for Mrs. Carroll Whiteside at 1320 Fillmore Street and later at Mrs. E. L. Smith home. The afternoon featured games songs and a reading by Lindalie Mack a baritone horn solo by Bruce Everett Weaver and a punch served from an ice buggy centerpiece by Mrs. Smith. Gifts from many ladies were presented and the theme centered on bakers pink and blue buggy shapes.
The Ladies Auxiliary No. 180 of the Local Carpenters Union will meet at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. O E Robinson at 1703 Lincoln Street. Mesdames Bill Pace and Ora McCaffrey will be co hostesses.
The Thrifty Home Demonstration Club will meet Thursday and Friday at Mrs. R. M. Rose's home to sew for the American Red Cross. All members are urged to attend either or both days.
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