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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1946
Page
4
Before printing reached Europe in the 15th century, books were produced by hand, copied and bound by monks.
Nuptial vows were exchanged by Lee Ona Pigg and Edgar Brannon in a North Amarillo Church of Christ ceremony on March 3. Minister Clinton V. Oldham presided. Dorothy Beard was maid of honor and J. E. Brannon served as best man. Ushers A. B. Hindes and Douglas Beard attended. reception followed at the bride's parents home.
Piano solos and ensembles spotlight a recital Saturday at 7 30 p m in the Musical Arts Conservatory by pupils of Idelma Conoley The program features favorite melodies classic and romantic selections and a radio skit Sara Jean Kelly Lolita Jupe and Marlene White speech pupils of Thelma Allen Martin assist on the entertainment Piano pupils include Tommy Cartwright F T Crews Dorothy Jean Melton Jacquelyn Melton Patricia Stooksberry Mary Green Virginia Warden Paul Crews Glynanna Dowie Emily Fox Jane Fox Shirley Harris Peggy Jane Williams Janice Green Tommy Kent Robinson Jimmie Dell Atkinson Juanita Bruce Betty Jo Nance Anna Ruth Bruckner Ann Everline and Don Hayworth All interested friends are invited to attend.
The Glenwood Parent-Teacher Association hosts an 8 o clock Story Hour for Children in the school auditorium. Amarillo Public Library offers a 3 o clock program for young readers. YWCA presents Young Timers at 7 o'clock. Idelma Conoley’s pupils perform recitals at 7 30 from the Musical Arts Conservatory. An adult dance runs 10 until 1 at the Amarillo Country Club.
Members of First Baptist Church Mary class held an installation for new officers at a Thursday coffee hosted by Mrs. Earl O Keefe. Ray Rozelle led the service using Marys of the New Testament as a challenge to the group. New officers include President Mrs Morrison and several vice presidents, secretaries and ministers.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of Polk Street Methodist Church held a dinner meeting in Fellowship Hall with Mrs. Frank Overturf addressing the group on Christian Attitudes in a Post War World. Mrs. George Turnley directed the meeting and Mrs. Lillie Belle McClure led the devotional.
Mrs. Joyce Peet will host as master of ceremonies for the 19th World-wide Observance of YWCA Business and Professional Women on Monday at 6 45. The Amarillo Garden Club provides floral decorations and Jessie Marie Frantz lends souvenirs collected by her husband in the European theater. Edwin W. Prewitt of Fidelity Union Life speaks on "A World-My Privilege and My Responsibility." Reservations by Saturday noon through the YWCA, 8254.
The American per capita petroleum consumption stands at thirty times higher than the world average, highlighting a stark global disparity in energy use and efficiency between the United States and other nations.
Mrs. Phillip Jones hosted a covered-dish luncheon at 202 Maryland to reorganize the TOS Club once disbanded during the war. Officers named: Mrs. John Washburn president and Mrs. Kenneth C. Wilson secretary treasurer. Next meeting set for April 2 at Mrs. John Washburn’s home, 113 East Seventeenth.
The Thursday session of the Speaker's Institute in Federation Club Rooms focused on the program theme Intelligence versus Wisdom. Mrs. E M Frost spoke on Proper Use of Intelligence and Mrs Anthony on Understanding of Wisdom while Mrs E B Harris discussed Foundation for Happiness. Attendees included Mesdames Anthony, Bush, Cusick, Frost, Gross, Hall, Harris, Jenkins, Loewenstern, Ratliff, Uhrich and Vinsonhaler. next meeting is April 4 at 9:30 in the Federation Club Room.
Mrs Latney Barnes chaired the Circle 2 meeting of the First Christian Church Woman's Council on Wednesday afternoon hosted by Mrs W L Hickerson at 3706 Tyler. Mrs Charles F Smith led the study on African Mission Stations. Tea followed as 16 members attended.
Harmony Club members will host an afternoon program at 2 30 in the Federation Club Rooms. Each member may bring unlimited guests for the event featuring an ensemble performance by patrons and guests.
Mrs Lee McDaniel hosted the Nuevo Bridge Club at 400 North Taylor on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Bert Moore won high score and Mrs Ray Helman took second as members gathered for the session.
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