Class Honors Mothers at Luncheon
Estherian Class of the First Baptist Church hosted a luncheon honoring mothers. The program included an invocation by Morris Barnwell, a tribute by Mrs. John Sledge, a reading by Lana Sue Francis, a duet by Mrs. John Yeary and Mrs. John Cashion, and a benediction by Mrs. Loyd Roberson, with many members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Morris Barnwell
John Sledge
Lana Sue Francis
John Yeary
John Cashion
Loyd Roberson
Mart Hudson
Ernest Wise
E. E. Ray
W. B. Bryan
C. H. Gifford
W. G. Baker
Byron Phelps
C. M. Montgomery
T. N. Jameson
J. W. Collins
D. W. Godsey
Marion Bruce
C. O O. Mathews
O. J. Swan
W. F. Layton
Tom Delashaw
Grover Whipker
J. Baldwin
C. W. McCarty
Sophia Waidlaw
O. C. Riley
Phil Middleton
Weasley Lamb
Louis
Leona van Fleet
J. T. Lilly
Zed E. Dashier
Price Colwell
O. V. Donnell
W C. Eades, Jr
J. B. Bechtel, Jr
E V. Harris
J. W. Rogers
W. T. Pietcher
H. H. Horne
Carl Hutton
S E. Cook
J. H. Cureton
Raymond Hollingsworth
Lowell Putt
John Daniel
Homer Dickson
Roy Brenson
Marriage Announced for Betty Stockett to Pvt Melvin J Fair
Mr. and Mrs. W C Stockett of River Road announce the marriage of their daughter Betty to Pvt Melvin J Fair son of Mrs G B Mathis also of River Road on April 22 The ceremony was performed by Rev E T Smith at home of Mrs A W Stockett The maid of honor was Matee O Dell and best man D L Lack The bride wore an aqua suit with brown accessories and a white chrysanthemum corsage A reception followed Roses adorned the room The bride is a senior at Amarillo High School and Pvt Fair trained before entering the service last December He is stationed in San Diego California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Stockett
River Road
Betty
Melvin J. Fair
G. B. Mathis
E. T. Smith
A. W Stockett
Matee O'Dell
D. L. Lack
San Diego
Cal
Flowers Feature House Decorations
The Happy Hour Sewing Club met at Mrs. Rufus McDowal’s home at 604 Maryland with guests including Mesdames Victor Steen S E Inman Jack Grainer Ernest Thrasher and H M Jensen. Rooms were decorated with pink and white roses and iris. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs S E Inman at 808 Washington Thursday at 2 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hour Sewing Club
Rufus McDowal
Maryland
Mesdames
Victor Steen
S. E. Inman
Jack Grainer
Ernest Thrasher
H. M. Jensen
Washington
Mystic Weavers Luncheon and Officers Elected
Mystic Weavers Needle Club met at Mrs. C. A. Melton's home for committee reports and announced a May 16 luncheon in the Payne Dining Room. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs. Fred Madison, Vice President Mrs. C. D. Roberts, Secretary Mrs. J. T. Haynes, Reporter Mrs. Laura Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Weavers Needle Club
C. A. Melton
Pierce
Payne
Fred Madison
C. D. Roberts
J. T. Haynes
Laura Johnson
Mesdames C. W. Rogers
C. E. Osgood
New Resident Feted at Coffee in Amarillo
Mrs. Holly Guiberson hosted a coffee Thursday to honor Mrs. Emma Havener who moved to Amarillo from Clovis New Mexico. Guests included Mesdames Joe A. Jenkins George Vineyard B S Vineyard John Josey A D Foreman Jr E C Nelson Henry Whitely L R Scarborough Fort Worth Earl O Keefe Sim Kelly Laurel Harris George Vanderpool Zed Dashier Ray Bush Fred Madison and the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Guiberson
Fountain
Emma Havener
Amarillo
Clovis
N. M
Joe A. Jenkins
George Vineyard
P. Vineyard
John Josey
A. D. Foreman, Jr
E. C. Nelson
Henry Whitley
L. R. Scarborough
Fort Worth
Earl O'Keefe
Sim Kelly
Laurel Harris
George Vanderpool
Zed Dashier
Ray Bush
Fred Madison
A. E. Brown
Bears Roam the Cordilleran Highlands Range
Grizzly bears range the Cordilleran highland from Mexico to Alaska crossing forests and ridges. The note marks their broad distribution across the North American mountain region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Alaska
Social Calendar Highlights Tonight and Saturday Events
Tonight Pauline Moore Circle of the First Baptist Church hosts dinner and program at 6 30. Jam Jar party at YWCA at 7. Fidelis Class of Buchanan Street Methodist mother daughter banquet at Bennett Hall at 7 30. Dwight Morrow School carnival at 7 30. Family seen at Amarillo Country Club at 8. Saturday San Jacinto Kiwani Anns rummage sale at 9 at 1400 Arthur. Children story hour with Mrs Ruth Epperson Kennell guest speaker at Amarillo Public Library at 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Moore
The
First Baptist Church
Fidelis
Buchanan Street Methodist Church
Bennett Hall
Ruth Epperson Kennell
Amarillo Public Library
Hostess duties at Beryl Needle Club gathering
Mrs. Bill Bogard hosted the Beryl Needle Club at 800-B Pierce with guests Mrs. J. H. Reeves Mrs. W. E. Hill and Mrs. B. Q. Parker. Members present included Mesdames Dowell Brown E. C. Brown Lee Bain W. F. Davis Frank Gordon R. B. Smith Howard Olgle and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bogard
Pierce
Beryl Needle Club
J. H. Reeves
W. E. Hill
B. Q. Parker
Mesdames Dowell Brown
E. C. Brown
Lee Bain
W. F. Davis
Frank Gordon
R. B. Smith
Howard Olgle
Dewell Brown
Taylor
San Jacinto Kiwanis Ann rummage sale at Morin home
The San Jacinto Kiwani Anns sponsor a rummage sale all day tomorrow starting at 9 a.m. at the home of Mrs Valente Morin located at 1400 Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto Kiwani-Anns
Valente Morin
Arthur
Shaw Ball Vows Read In Clayton New Mexico
Billie Shaw daughter of Dalhart residents Mr and Mrs W C Dever wed J H Ball son of Mr and Mrs R P Ball both of Dalhart The ceremony at Rev Wayne Douglas home in Clayton New Mexico was witnessed by Mr and Mrs Robert G Smith The bride wore navy blue Summer sheer dress with matching hat and red accessories Both spouses recently discharged from the Army Air Corps Ball served 25 months in North Africa and Mrs Ball 18 months in South Africa The couple reside at 205 Liberal Amarillo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Billie Shaw
W. C. Dever
Dalhart
J. Hail Ball
R. P. Ball
Wayne Douglas
Clayton
N. M
Robert G. Smith
Mrs. Ball
Army Air Corps
Mr. Ball
North Africa
South Africa
Nuevo Club Enjoys Afternoon Bridge Play
Members gathered at Mrs. Ray Helman’s home for a bridge afternoon. High score went to Mrs. Elton Thomas, second to Mrs. E. S. Boswell, traveling prize to Mrs. James Walters. New member Mrs. Homer Palmer welcomed. guests included several club members. Next Thursday at 1 15 at Mrs. Lee McDaniels’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuevo
Home Club Demonstration Meets at Pugh Home
The Humphreys Highland Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. H. A. Pugh home 903 Grand. Mrs. Bessie Hunnicutt led the business session and Pauline Lakey spoke on Preservation of Foods. Next meeting set for May 16 at Mrs. A. T. Quisenberry’s 610 Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys Highland Home Demonstration Club
H. A. Pugh
Frank Busby
Bessie Hunnicutt
Pauline Lakey
Potter County
Mesdames Gusta Duke
C. R. Hearn
A. D. Foreman
L. M. Miller
Miles Norton
A. T. Quisenberry
Russell
Past Matrons Hear Reports at Bonita Chapter Meet
Past Matrons of Bonita Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, gathered at 1402 Hughes in the home of Mrs. A. F. Keirsey. Mrs. Jessie Stapleton presided as president and plans were made for the installation of the worthy matron. The next meeting is set for May 23 at 2 o’clock at 914 Roberts in the home of Mrs. W. S. Layton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonita Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
A. F. Keirsey
Hughes
Nettie McKinney
Laura Pangle
Jessie Stapleton
E. C. Singleton
McLean
L. B. Baker
Worthy
William Brune
Grace Ashcraft
W. M. Rippey
H. C. Wisner
W. T. Moreland
George Stapleton
Gladys Morris
R. P. George
FE. H. Ashcraft
O. A. Kennedy
W. S. Layton
E. M. Benesch
M. T. Jones
Homer Tuttle
Roberts
TOS Club Members Host Social Hour at Wilson Home
Mrs. Jack Kelly entertained TOS Club members on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock. Guests included Mesdames Lester Hudson Alfred Allston Kenneth C Wilson Philip Jones C B Scott Otho Foster Almer Duniven and the hostess at 1921 Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kelly
Alabama
TOS Club
Lester Hudson
Alfred Allston
Kenneth C. Wilson
Philip Jones
C. B. Scott
Otho Foster
Almer Duniven
Taylor
Birthday Party for Visitor Fayrene Whitaker
Miss Fayrene Whitaker visiting Houston was hosted at her sister Mrs. Tate Walker's home at 1209 Taylor on a Wednesday afternoon. Several guests including Flora Jean Gilbert Cecil Brown Patricia Tucker Betty Watson Judy Elsie and Carl Bagwell attended the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayrene Whitaker
E. O. Whitaker
Houston
Tate Walker
Taylor
Flora Jean Gilbert
Cecil Brown
Patricia Tucker
Betty Watson
Judy Elsie
Carl Bagwell
Auxiliary Wives Club Adds Three New Members
Mrs. E. A. Baker presided as the Carpenter's Wives Auxiliary met in Carpenters Hall. New members welcomed were Mesdames J. F. Steward J. D. Ward and Luther Day. A May 16 social at 2 pm in Mrs. J. M. Stauffer's home was planned with co host Mrs. A. J. Lill. They will sew for the Red Cross and attend Wednesday session. Attendees included Mesdames Guy Lee J. D. Ward Luther Day George Enoch J. F. Steward R. O. Sisk Harvey Oliver Peggy Jo Holland E. O. Graves Guy Bateman E. A. Baker and T. L. Shumate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Baker
Carpenter’s Wives Auxiliary
Carpenters’ Hall
J. F. Steward
J. D. Ward
Luther Day
J. M. Stauffer
East Twelfth
A. J. Lill
Red Cross
Guy Lee
George Enoch
R. O. Sisk
Harvey Oliver
Peggy Jo Holland
E. O. Graves
Guy Bateman
T. L. Shumate
Delta Theta Chi Plans Province Convention in Dallas
Delta Theta Chi sorority members met at Miss Dorothy Peery’s home to discuss organization business led by vice president Kathryn Jones. Plans were made to attend the Province Convention in Dallas on May 11 and 12. Members attending are Kay King Dorothy Peery Ann McSpadden and Juanita Sykora. The group adjourned to attend Amarillo College Choir concert at the school auditorium. They include Kathryn Jones Dorothy Peery Kay King Wilma Holmes Eunice Best Pauline Dodge Nadine Swift Ann McSpadden and Juanita Sykora. A follow up meeting is set for May 16 at 8 o’clock at Miss Peery’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Theta Chi Sorority
Dorothy Peery
Polk
Kathryn Jones
Dallas
Kay King
Ann McSpadden
Juanita Sykora
Amarillo College
Wilma Holmes
Eunice Best
Pauline Dodge
Nadine Swift
Miss Peery
Festival at PTA Meet Celebrates May Day
Wilson Public School hosts its annual May Day festival in the auditorium with Mrs. J. C. Alexander and Mrs. W. M. Leachman presiding. The program features orchestra numbers, Choral Club selections, a Robin Hood play by fifth and sixth graders, and various dance and display acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Parent-Teacher Association
J. C. Alexander
W. M. Leachman
Lawrence
Norman
DeLamater
Robin Hood
Bernice Parrott
Elsie Spencer
Grace Parnell
Ruby E. Vick
Dick Mueller
Mattie Duke
Ruth Kannell to Speak on Russia for Local Children
Mrs. Ruth Epperson Kannell will address children on Russia at the Public Library this Saturday at 3 PM. Parents may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Epperson Kannell
Russia
Puffball Sizes Noted In Britannica Entry
Puffballs on lawns in midsummer can reach four to five feet in circumference and some specimens weigh over a pound, according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Also Mentioned on This Page
McCormick Co
Palo Duro
National Secretaries Association
Capitol Hotel
Merle Carpenter
Thelma Cheshire
Kate Lock
LaFerne Scott
Nell Shaw
Sybil May
Lucile Hogge
Louise White
Mildred Thomas
Creola Hester
Christine Trapp
Nita Shaw
Gladys Storsyth
Mx. Shirley Killion
Margie Hogge
Verna Lowery
Celeste Cheshire
Lute H. Beadle
Mary Gant
Marcille McWilliams
Audrey Todd
Pat Lock
Joyce Peet
Dorothy Delk
Mystic Weavers State
YWCA
Dwight Morrow
Amarillo Country Club
Beryl Club
Kiwani-Anns
MR. Waylan Bauman
Nuevo Club
Arkansas
Delta Theta Chi
PTA
Joseph Halpert
Bates
Halpert
Sweetpeas
White Kirk
Whittle
Q Kirk Abarillo
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