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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1950
Page
10
Circle Members of the West Amarillo Christian Church Woman's Council gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. C. F. Anderson’s home on Belleview. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Mrs. J. L. Sparks, followed by the lesson.
An Amarillo blog notes a printer error listing Herbert Drug with prescription line and phone number 3-382, alongside Marie Earle Cosmetics as featured products in a local advertisement styled page. The readable fragments imply a small retail page promoting pharmacy and cosmetic brands in a regional market.
From the Book of Numbers was given by Mrs. 8. R. Stephens. Mrs. Donna B. Green chaired the business session and Mrs. J. H. Bartlett delivered the secretary’s report. After the council benediction refreshments were served with attendees including Mesdames Green Stephens Anderson Merriman Willis Bowlin Marshall Davis Sloan Bartlett Hargrove Bell Sparks and guests Montague Letcher.
Carl Furillo of the Brooklyn Dodgers posted a 431 batting average in the Aug 8 through end of the 1949 season period, shaping strong hitting form for the club during that stretch.
Tommy Piper could not decide on a gold gift for his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Dan Piper with 45 cents. He bought them a pair of goldfish to mark their golden wedding anniversary in Plymouth Wisconsin.
Dorothy Dix discusses happiness in marriage versus bachelorhood, noting temperament dictates satisfaction. Generally marriage boosts happiness and longevity, while some men prefer singleness. the piece cites widowers re marrying and doctors noting settled, healthier lives for married men.
Amarillo Music Teachers Association will hold its March meeting as a progressive dinner starting at 7 PM in Grace Hamilton's studio at 1609 Tyler. Courses travel to Margaret McDaniel at 1209 West Nineteenth Edna Smith at 1908 Monroe and Elizabeth Spegal Morris at 3504 Polk. A program and business session follow in the Morris Studio.
Mrs. Johnnie Hutchinson hosted the Ladies Auxiliary of Postal Clerks Local 114 with co-hostess Mrs. Jerry Odom. Genece Files led a business session after a club collect, reading a letter from national secretary Mrs. Virgil Johnson. Pollyanna Pals were chosen. Pat Hunter and Jane Marshall were elected new members.
Mrs Joe Warnecke entertained the Thimble Club at her Lincoln home on a Wednesday afternoon. Members present included Mesdames de Baucum Maurice Bisson J Campbell Cary Goodwin and Carl. The gathering featured individual sewing as the entertainment.
Bushland Home Demonstration Club held an all day session at the home of Mrs Earl Gibson with Mrs Raymon Kimball presiding. Miss Pauline Lokey spoke on Better Beds and bed care. Attendees included Mrss Bourland Zimmerer Rarick Bezner Armold Arnold Sampson Poole Hill Hale Hill Jr LeGrande Kimball Gibson Lokey and Baldwin. The next meeting is March 28 at 1 pm in Bushland School with a guest program.
Mrs Ora Cook presented a program on Life in Occupied Japan at Buchanan Street Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service. Special reports were given by members. President Mrs Raymond Sell led the business session with attendees listed, and plans were set for a Day Apart on March 21 and a regular meeting March 22 at the church.
Penn State credit Rudy Valentino of Lancaster Pennsylvania as a top flight tumbler and also a diver on the swimming team, highlighting his dual athletic talents and versatility.
Pleasant Valley Christian Church Woman's Council held a covered-dish luncheon and all day quilting session Wednesday. Mrs. Foster Harris led a devotional, John 1 14, and Alas and Did My Savior Bleed was sung. Attendees included Mrs. W T Willis, Mrs. F J Bingham, Mrs. N B Veazey, Mrs. W H Ogden, Mr. Quincy Ford, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Sally Pilkerton, Mrs. E L Gibson, Mrs. I E Osborn, Mr. Jack Jerman, Mrs. W W Holley, Mrs. Eunice Thorp and guest Mrs. C T Burchett. Next meeting set for 9 30 April 5 at the church.
Mrs. Howard King of 911 Monroe entertained Priscilla Circle of Washington Avenue Christian Church on Wednesday afternoon for a sewing session with a devotional led by Mrs. King. Attendees included Mesdames John Byler, W. H. Caldwell, Ed Little, Bethel Pyles, John Sullivan, King Taylor, Tom Hare, Ralph Smith and the hostess, with a Bible Q and A planned for March 22 at 1 15 PM at Mrs. Ed Little's home 3615 North East Eighteenth.
Former Sandie Virginia McNaughton becomes Mrs Virginia McNeil after marrying Marvin McNeil in Tucumcari NM. The couple resides in Amarillo where Mr McNeil, son of Cecil McNeil, played on the 1948 Sandies team that reached the Texas state finals and earned honorable mention on the All-America High School Team.
A note states sealed mail under Post Office Department custody is accorded absolute secrecy, emphasizing the guaranteed privacy and protection of contents from disclosure or inspection during official handling.
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