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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1944
Page
7
Members met Wednesday in the Federation Club Room to discuss Victory Gardens with Frank R. Phillips of West Texas State College presenting on Conserving Soil and Moisture.
Mrs. C A James spoke on planting the Victory Garden with a goal of 22 million by 1944 and noted borders can be vegetables. The meeting included a Red Cross Table of the Month and announcements for an hort iculture school in April at the Crystal Ballroom Herring Hotel with reservations due by March 22.
The Wednesday Welfare Lunch Club gathered at Mrs. H B Martins home with nine attendees including the hostess. The Newcomers Club met in Federation Club Rooms with prizes awarded to Mrs. Ray Murphy first, Mrs. F Ray Ebersole second, and Mrs. G L Loomis third amid a list of attending guests.
The First Baptist Dorcas Class met at the church for a covered dish luncheon and installation of officers. Mrs. T. M. Bruner presided. Attendees included Mesdames Neill Singleton Fern Woods Sam Cauthen J. C. Metcalf Charles Haggerton Co. W. Robinson Joe Ostrander P. A. Masterson George H. Clifton Areh McGinley Clyde McGinley Jeff Singleton Alfred Nelson Loy Thompson N. V. Moss and Bruner.
Saturday schedule lists piano recital at Musical Arts Conservatory with Mildred Moorman Bolster pupils at 7 45. Glenwood P T Association program at school 7 45. River Road P T Association school auditorium at 7 45. Girl Scout father daughter box supper Cathedral Hall 1110 Washington Street at 7. Panhandle Speech Arts annual festival. County wide Girls 4 H Club Room 104 Courthouse at 1 45. Junior Business Women's Club St Patrick's Day dance at Y M C A 501 Lincoln Street 8. Y W C A gym class and play day 501 Lincoln Street 10 to 12. Amarillo Public Library story hour 4. Y W CLA activities for girls 6 to 12 at Y W C A building 501 Lincoln Street 4 o'clock.
The Beryl Needle Club met in Mrs. J. W. Bogard’s home and planned a monthly luncheon at Mrs. Dewell Brown’s house next Thursday. Members drew for defense stamps, exchanged farewells, and noted attendees including two guests. The Homecraft Club met at Emmett Allbright’s home and announced a March 12 meeting at Mrs. Hill’s residence. The Potter County Medical Society Auxiliary will host a luncheon at Mrs. Streit’s home Monday with a note to call 8552 for absentees.
A reader asks how to teach a two year old to talk. Mrs Streett reassures that late vocabulary is normal and common, especially for firstborns, and suggests simple interactive play to boost interest and independence, noting children study better when well fed. She promotes leaflet S-12 Lunch Box Menus for School Children available for 5 cents via New York address.
About 500 crippled children in Amarillo benefited last year from the Crippled Children's Council. The annual Easter Seals sale to fund treatment runs through Easter Sunday with 100 seals costing one dollar. Stamps are sold by Mrs. G. W. Camp, 442 Amarillo Building, and orders may be placed through Mrs. Half the proceeds aid Potter County work while the rest support state and national societies. Also, Llano Estacado Chapter D A R meets Monday at 2 30 in Mrs. J H Harmon’s home at 1606 Van Buren Street with Mrs. B F Harper as co host.
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Moss of 617 North Pierce Street hosted a family reunion for Mrs. Mary Moss of Willow Oklahoma in their home this week. The gathering included R. B. Moss of Oklahoma City P. H. Moss of Marlow J W Moss of Willow Mrs M Rico of San Francisco and Mr and Mrs R B Drake of Amarillo. It was the first time all siblings and their mother had met in 12 years. Mrs. Mary Moss will stay several more days.
A bridal shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Earmin D. Ruggerman at the home of the bride’s sister Mrs. Cc A. Eddy, 305 C Lincoln Street. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Hadley A. Hall, numerous friends, relatives, and the hostesses. The Thrifty Home Demonstration Club will meet Monday at 2 PM at Mrs. W. H. Price’s residence 107 Bonita Drive.
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