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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1946
Page
8
Avihk Temple 70 and Daughters of the Nile plan a Thursday morning meeting at the Khiva Temple to sew for the crippled children project. A covered dish luncheon will be served at noon.
Beta Sigma Phi Alpha Alpha Gamma Kappa Gamma Iota Xi Eta held their annual Founders Day banquet in Amarillo to celebrate the sorority's fifteenth anniversary. The event featured opening rituals, toasts, a review of the group's history, and updates on new officers across four local chapters. Attendees included members, pledgees, and guest Frances Sanders, with Willienell Zimmer and Golda Murray among those presiding.
Bridge club members were entertained Tuesday evening at 403 Louisiana by Mrs. Leo Uselding. High score went to Mrs. Uselding, second to Mrs. George Barry, and consolation to Mrs. Ethel Ames. Attendees included Mesdames Klock, Palmer, Hillin, Thomas, Barry, Yselding, and guests Mrs. Ames and Mrs. E G Ryan. Next meeting is May 14 at 7 45 in the home of Mrs. D W Klock, 1705 Ong.
Bridge club members gathered Monday at 900 Sunset to honor Mrs. Nora Beer with red roses and a crystal rose bowl centerpiece. Mrs. Helen King, now moving to Amarillo, earned high bridge score with Mrs. Milholland second. A May 14 luncheon will honor Mrs. Mellor at 1 PM with Mrs. Milholland hosting.
Romansch is a language descended from Latin spoken by about 44 000 people in Switzerland. It preserves regional dialects and reflects a distinct cultural heritage within the Swiss federation.
Rose Bampton and the Amarillo Philharmonic were feted at a Federated Club Rooms reception after a concert. Music Teachers Association hostesses assisted in greeting, with Mrs. Cleta Holland and others in the receiving line. Iris, roses, mock orange, and spring bouquets decorated the rooms as hundreds visited.
Members of the Amarillo Country Club Women’s Golf Association attended a Tuesday noon luncheon at the club officially opening the golf season. Tables featured iris, bridal wreath, and tulips with multicolored golf tees as favors. Mrs. J. W. Ross presided, introducing new members as over forty members attended.
Amarillo Garden Club announces garden short courses opening tomorrow morning in the Crystal Ballroom of the KL Ring Hotel. Registration at 8 30 with class at 9 30. attendees should bring pencils and paper.
Amarillo Rebekah Lodge 222 held a regular business session Tuesday at the IOOF Hall with 28 members attending. Noble Grand Mrs. Joe Oakley presided. The group scheduled a follow up meeting for Tuesday night May 7 at 8 o clock in the IOOF Hall.
Felix Mendelssohn wrote his Midsummer Night s Dream Overture at the age of seventeen, marking an early triumph in his youthful composing career and establishing his standing in German Romantic music.
Miss Leona Smith bride elect of Arthur E. Brown was honored at a nuptial shower hosted by her sisters Myrtle and Maxine Smith at 1102 Western. Pink and white decor, lace table, cake and white tapers highlighted the refreshment table with guests registered and served.
Amarillo Council of Church Women will observe May Fellowship Day on Friday at West Amarillo Christian Church. The program follows a covered dish luncheon at 12 30 p m with the national theme carried out in events.
Tonight’s schedule lists multiple groups meeting at YWCA Khiva Temple and local venues. Events include initiation dinners, club meetings, coffee gatherings, luncheon, and ladies’ organizations across 6:30 to 10:30 PM with addresses and host names.
Members of the poster and display committee of the YWCA convened on Monday morning in the association building. Plans were made for visual publicity on the membership drive, with Mrs. C. M. Holt, chairman, presiding. In attendance were Mesdames David Reid, H. W. McCue, Wilbur Jackson, John C. Wyatt, Jr., R. T. Weills, Miss Neil Harris Ingerton and Miss Virginia Blackwell.
Miss Sue Lusk daughter of Mrs Esther B Lusk of 500 North Polk was crowned queen of St Anthony’s School of nursing at the annual dance last night in Cathedral Mail. The honor came from a senior class popularity vote with Miss Eleanor Van Valkenburg, junior class president, crowning her during intermission. An Amarillo Army Air Field orchestra provided the dancing music.
Amarillo PEO Council met Tuesday at Mrs. Cecil Dudley’s home to install new officers including president Mrs E P Dudley vice president Mrs H A Appleby secretary Mrs Carl Miller and treasurer Mrs James Farwell. Chapter AN members hosted a post meeting coffee at Mrs Joe A Jenkins home with fifty members visiting.
Pierian Junior Club members entertain at a Pierian Coffee social Thursday morning from 10 30 until 12 o clock in the home of Mrs B I Barfield 1620 Tyler Hostesses include Mesdames Barfield Rolla Cartwright Wales Madden and Jonnie Eslick listed among the organizers.
Celia Ann Glenn daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Glenn 807 Springs was honored with a birthday party at their home. Guests included Joan and Billy Reed Joyce Kay and Robert Stone Lanelle and Genelle Duke Sharon Porterfield Delores Ward Barbara and Buddy Wood Leonard Gray Benny Waner Earl Anderson Jimmy Toler Clyde Dowdle Sally Richardson Don Medart Jack Flint Jackie Newman Tommy Lee and Virgil Goldwater.
Past Matrons Club members will be entertained Thursday afternoon at 3 o clock in the home of Mrs Mary Keirsey 1402 Hughes with Mrs Nettie McKinney as co host. Globe News Want Ads Get Results.
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