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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1946
Page
4
Story Hour for Children at Amarillo Public Library at 3 o clock. Jam Jar program for senior high school students at the YWCA at 8 o'clock. Recital by pupils of Idelma Conoley at the Musical Arts Conservatory at 7 30.
Junior Business Women's Club marks its 11th anniversary with a formal banquet at the Blackstone Hotel. Mrs. Marvy Rathmell served as toastmistress, Lenora Longino and Mary Alice Wilson sang, and Evelyn Cook reviewed the club's history. New members Camille Wheatley Cleonérick Bernice Grundy Rosalie Higgins Marjorie Hogge were welcomed with corsages.
The fur sold as marmink for ladies coats is described as mink dyed muskrat fur, offering a cheaper alternative while preserving the appearance of true mink.
Mrs T Z Walker hosted Circle 8 of the Polk Street Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service in Tyler 1904. Mrs J J Vogel led the devotional The Great Heritage Through His Cross and Mrs J D Smyth with Mrs L V Wallace and Mrs George Roots taught World Order in Peace focusing on food trade and religion and peace. Refreshments followed for members including Mrs Henry Cusick Mrs W R Prazee and others along with new member Mrs W M Deaton.
Dr. W W Yokum of Texas Tech spoke on Pruning Evergreens and Shrubs at the Amarillo Garden Club meeting. Mrs. Macon Q O Carder discussed D D T in the Garden and urged a city clean up. The group approved delegations to the Texas Garden Club convention in Austin April 18 and 19 and backed a Living Memorial to Armed Services project.
The South Amarillo Garden Club wrapped its year with a Tuesday morning coffee at the Amarillo Country Club. President Mrs. R M Allred led business, while Miss Wilma Herring of West Texas State College spoke on color and design in flower arranging. Retiring officers were honored, and new officers will assume duties March 18 at Amarillo College.
Mrs Catherine Manning presided at the Insurance Women of Amarillo luncheon in the Capitol Hotel. A planning committee reported on the Ladder of Baby Smiles project to fund a Shriners hospital in Amarillo for crippled children. Election of officers is set for the May session.
Junior members of the Seventh District of the Texas Federation of Music Clubs gather Saturday in Hereford for the annual Competitive Festival at the Methodist Church starting at 1 30 p m. District president Mrs C M Holt announces a concurrent board meeting inviting all senior visitors.
Alice Landergin and the PTA hosted an afternoon program in the school auditorium led by Mrs. Lind sey Smith. Girl Scout Troop 36 with sponsor Mrs. Henry Beverley performed while Miss Vivian Taylor played piano. Guest speaker Mrs. A. D. Foreman Jr spoke on Religion and Our Children. Miss Virginia Carter and Miss Melba Harris sang Ride On King Jesus and Through the Years. Next meeting set for April 9 at 3 45 in the school auditorium.
Girl Scouts of Amarillo and nationwide units prepare friendship bags for foreign Scouts during Girl Scout week. Local 1100 Scouts in Amarillo contribute bags stuffed with toothbrushes safety pins combs toothpaste notebooks and trinkets to be sent to National Scout headquarters for delivery to girls in Russia Belgium Czechoslovakia France Greece Holland Lithuania Luxembourg Norway Poland and the Philippines.
Dorcas Class of the First Baptist Church held a lunch and social on Thursday to install new officers. Mrs. Loyd Roberson presided over a candlelight ceremony naming president Mrs. Leroy McCrary and other officers including first vice president Mrs. Lester Frazier and secretary Mrs. G. D. Gathright.
Tonight features the YWCA gathering at 7 o clock and an Auxiliary event to John B. Golding Post No 1475 at the VFW Hall at 8. Amarillo Country Club hosts Family Night at 6 o clock. Saturday lists a Competitive Festival for Juniors continuing attendees and participants.
St. Patrick's Day Sunday will mark homecoming for Marvin W. Dempsey technician fourth class of Amarillo. He is aboard the Central command unit awaiting arrival.
This evening at 8 o'clock in the YWCA building the Jam Jar will host a semi formal party for its third birthday. Ted Lakey's High Hats provide the music. Current membership cards are requested.
The bread box should be washed, rinsed with boiling water and thoroughly dried and aired, in the sun if possible, at regular intervals.
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