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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1947

Page

10

Bride Is Complimented At A Miscellaneous Shower

Mrs. G. Paul Richardson formerly Delores Heath was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Al Reville at 618 North Pierce. Arrangements featured sweat peas snapdragons Easter lilies iris and sweet peas. Guests included Della King E R Heath J G Voelm W P Strickland Paul Cavender Pat Van Bibber and many others.

J. G. Voelm W. P. Strickland Paul Cavender Pat van Bibber E. M. Frost O. W. Floyd A. J. Morris Roy Snodgrass W. D. Robertson Howard Boxwell Paul Boxwell T. B. Jones I. M. Holt D. T. Leachman T. A. Reville, Sr

Woman's Society Discusses Christian and Race

Buchanan Street Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service held a meeting in the church parlor. Mrs. C. C. Crist directed the closing lesson on Christian and Race with Mrs. Ora Cook presenting the devotional Beyond Knowledge and Belief in Action. Next week the group will meet again at 2 30 p m Wednesday afternoon.

C. C. Crist Buchanan Street Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service Ora Cook J. P. Wrather Dale Schooler Mesdames C. C. Crist Verney Coberly Paul Boyer C. E. McPherson

Travel Club Hosts Members for Southern California Talk

Junior Travel Study Club members met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Robert McNeil's home on Jackson Street. Mrs. S. B. Whittenburg led the business session and Mrs. Vernon Crawford spoke on Vacation Land of Southern California. Social hour followed with a dozen members in attendance.

Robert McNeil Jackson S. B. Whittenburg Vernon Crawford California Mesdames Alvin Boney E. J. Dunn Gordon Gill Watson B. Hamilon C. Lloyd King Ralph LeMond Royal Wertz Thomas Wingate Paul V. Mullins John Crain

Legalize Slot Machines in Texas Urged by Grand Jury

In Galveston on March 27 the February grand jury urged Rep. Donald Markle to draft a bill to legalize slot machines under regulated conditions. They criticized current law as creating rackets. This follows Col. Homer Garrison Jr. announcing 48 arrests and confiscations in weekend Galveston County raids.

Galveston Texas Donald Markle Homer Garrison, Jr State Department of Public Safety Galveston County

Organ Pupils in Musicale at First Baptist Church

John Josey presents a recital by organ pupils tomorrow evening at 8 at the First Baptist Church. Featured pieces include Scherzo Symphonique Faulkes, I Love to Tell the Story Fisher, Lament McRichey Alsebrook, Largo Handel, Echoes of Spring Friml, Nocturne Stoughton Weaver, The Lost Chord Sullivan, The Lord's Prayer Malotte, In a Gothic Cathedral Pratella Weaver, Softly and Tenderly Thompson, Berceuse Godard, Melodie Tchaikowsky, A Song of Faith Mueller, and the Unfinished Symphony opening movement Schubert.

John Josey First Baptist Church Faulkes Lynn Whitten Tor Fisher McRichey Alsebrook Largo Handel Friml Stoughton Don Hayworth Sullivan Malotte Pratella Weaver Richard Kidwell Jesus Thompson Bercuse Godard Tschaikowsy L. B. Thomas Mueller Schubert

Circle Meets in Bivins Home West Amarillo Church

Mrs. Mary FE. Bivins hosted Circle 1 of the West Amarillo Christian Church Woman's Council at 1000 Polk. Mrs. J. L. Sparks directed business and devotional, Donna Green led the missionary lesson from The Standard. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Loomis Harral Sparks Hooks Scott Darby Merriman Kellam Sullivan Reynolds Marshall Cobb Green Doyle and others.

Mary FE. Bivins Polk Circle 1 West Amarillo George L. Loomis W. D. Harral J. L. Sparks Price Hooks W. R. Scott J. W. Darby J. T. Merriman H. W. Kellam J. C. Sullivan E. C. McReynolds Warren Marshall C. E. Cobb Donna Green Eva Peak

Romberg in Concert Here Sunday Night

Sigmund Romberg famed composer of The Student Prince and The Desert Song performs in Amarillo at Municipal Auditorium Sunday at 8 30 p m with a program of light contemporary music He tours widely and this is his second Amarillo appearance with Leanne Hall Nita Ann Carol Gail Manners Esther Borja and Gene Marvey as assistants Tickets priced 360 360 3 240 180 and 120 are sold by the Panhandle Concert Bureau 819 Polk office closed Sunday

Sigmund Romberg Central Park Municipal Auditorium Rommy Maryland Romberg Amarillo Leanne Hall Nita Ann Carol Gail Manners Esther Borja Gene Marvey Panhandle Polk

Courtesy shower honors Miss Lewan Farmer bride elect

Miss Lewan Farmer was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. R. E. Platt and Miss Charlotte Whitney at 314 East Twenty-first. Attendees included Mrs. M. D. Farmer and numerous friends. corsage given, gifts sent by many hosts.

Lewan Farmer Harry Charles Garlin, Jr R. E. Platt East Twenty-first Charlotte Whitney M. D. Farmer Miss Farmer H. C. Winburn Earnest Holley Royce Gaut I. L. Herbert Danny Oliver Paul Plumlee Wayne Prescott Walter Smith Larry Stitt Sybel Penia Ray Roth L. W. Stitt W. E. Lane Virgie Webster Haggart Brigham Misses Lucile Jennings Myrtis Broom Shirley Gaut Paula Plumlee Norma Rhea Roth

Pleasant Valley Home Demonstration Club Meeting At Gentry Home

Valley Club heard talks on rayon care with B F Tate teaching washing and ironing rayon fabrics. Pollyanna birthday gifts were given to four members. The next meeting is set for April 9 at 2 PM at Mrs. Homer Davis's home on River Drive.

Pleasant Valley Home Demonstration Club H. C. Gentry East Central B. F. Tate Frank Webb Jess Walter E. L. Gibson H. L. Henderson Don Jerman W. T. Willis T. H. Armstrong P. H. Coy H. J. Pankratz L. O. Biggers Homer Davis Lee Williamson W. H. Ogden Jack Jerman River Drive

WSCS Study Meeting on Christian and Race Attitudes

Tenth Avenue Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service continued the study on Christian and Race at yesterday afternoon's meeting in the church parlor. Mrs Ver non Stanley opened with a Lenten service and the group sang, prayed, and discussed race relations led by Mrs J D McMinn and Mrs W O Wossum.

Tenth Avenue Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service Vernon Stanley H. E. Tolleson G. A. Shull E. Lee Stanford Mesdames C. V. Knox G. R. Maxwell Carter Veazey C. H. Nunley S. R. Hutto W. O. Wossum H. L. Mauldin H. C. Russell A. R. Carrigan B. W. Wilson J. E. Pearce

Mission Guild Sewing Session at Sacred Heart Cathedral

Sacred Heart Cathedral Little Flower Mission Guild met yesterday at Mrs. E. W. Robinsons home 1900 Madison for sewing and business. President Mrs. John Dyer presided with Mesdames Brands Burns Garvey Lyons Long Vincent Carter Fitzgerald and John Dyer present. The article notes US telephones exceed 22 per 100 people versus just over two per 100 worldwide.

Sacred Heart‘ Cathedral Little Flower Mission Guild E. W. Robinson Madison John Dyer Mesdames R. B. Brands W. L. Burns John Garvey J. M. Lyons Dan Long H. C. Vincent Bob Carter Peggy Fitzgerald

Auxiliary Concludes Year With Installation Service

Southern Presbyterian Church Women's Auxiliary met in Fincher Chapel for the final meeting of the church year. Rev J D Norton installed new officers. taking office were President Mrs J G Dowse and others. The group will hold monthly meetings on the third Wednesday and directed funds to church debt.

Southern Presbyterian Church Women’s Auxiliary Fincher Chapel C. D. Ewing Meee Oealan Bidsu Aricteu H. M. Smith J. D. Norton J. G. Dowse Hal Sullenberger George Brownell William LaShier Mesdames J. R. Benika Fred Crumley R. E. Flanders W. C. Meharg C. R. Schoonover W. L. Shafer A. B. Smith Harold Taylor H. E. Wilson Henry S. Wilson Mabel Wright

Forest fires destroy vast timberland in East Texas surge

W T Hartman, assistant chief of fire control for the Texas Forest Service, estimates at least 2 000 acres of timberland burned as twenty new fires erupted in East Texas yesterday. He said accessibility hindered crews, preventing exact damage figures.

Lufkin W. T. Hartman Texas Forest Service Texas Hartman

Anniversary Observed by Palo Duro Chapter of N S A

The Palo Duro Chapter of the National Secretaries Association marked its second anniversary with a dinner in the Capitol Hotel Coral Room. Miss Dorothy Peery served as toastmistress. Lizbeth Shook and Vera Carmody performed musical numbers. Nell Shaw reviewed chapter activities.

Palo Duro National Secretaries Association Coral Capitol Hotel Dorothy Peery Lizbeth Shook Vera Carmody Nannie Enlow Nell Shaw Pat Armstrong Lydie Hume _ Beadle Mary Gant Creola Hester Zoe Wisdom Lucille Hogge Margie Hogge Kate Lock Joyce Cobb Gladys Oliver Mildred Thomas Louise White

Naval Reserve adds six sailors to V-6 unit

Lt Comdr John J Vandale announced the enlistment of six men in the Naval Reserve V-6. They are Robert Eugene Rook of 1904 Polk street Orvis Glenn Hamilton of Box 772 Amarillo Gail Reid Manning of Borger Floyd Bennett Jones of 806 Maryland Joseph Wilber Lowe of 1625 Palo Duro and Richard Marion Hoyal of 613 West Fifteenth.

John J. Vandale Naval Reserve Robert Eugene Rook Polk Orvis Glenn Hamilton Box Amarillo Gail Reid Manning Borger Floyd Bennett Jones Maryland Joseph Wilber Lowe Palo Duro Richard Marion Hoyal West Fifteenth

Make This Home Recipe To Take Off Ugly Fat

Home remedy promises rapid fat loss using Barcentrate and grapefruit juice. Instructions direct readers to buy four ounces, mix with juice, and take two tablespoons twice daily with money back guarantee if no results. Claims quick disappearance of fat from neck arms abdomen and hips, with improved energy and appearance.

Bride Elect Thelma Gibson Feted At Linen Shower

Mrs. E. B. Harris and Mrs. Tra A Lee hosted a farewell linen shower for Miss Thelma Gibson bride elect of Gillis I Burkhart at the Harris home. Easter decorations adorned the house and a poem How To Cook a Husband was read. Guests included Phoebe Jo Baker Frances Hickerson Cecile Brown Fern Nichols and others.

E. B. Harris Tra A Lee Thelma Gibson Gillis I Burkhart Harris Monroe Phoebe Jo Baker Frances Hickerson Cecile Brown Fern Nichols Mesdames Earl Simpson Pat

Advertising Club Charter Rolls Open in Amarillo

The March 31 meeting is the final chance for prospective charter members of the Advertising Club of Amarillo to qualify. F. W. Wallace, president, announced the newly organized group. The club is affiliated with the local business community.

Advertising Club of Amarillo F. W. Wallace

Advertising Federation of America Charter to Be Presented

The charter for the local Advertising Federation of America group will be presented at a meeting on April 14. W. D. Knight will oversee next Monday night’s program. Mr. Wallace stated the club expects charter memberships exceeding 50 names.

Advertising Federation of America W. D. Knight Wallace

Also Mentioned on This Page

Circle Bivins Santa FE Member Camera Craftsmen of America George C. Marshall U. S The Fashion Academy Valley Club WSCS Mission Guild United States Ylake Barbara Gould Tace P Paghne Advertising Club Charter Rolls Open Lydia E. Pinkham Stork Shop Mrs Robert Drake Coats Trading Post Bunny Brigade the Trading Post
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