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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1941
Page
5
Woman's Page notes a PEO Unit Chapter B meeting will be held at 1:30 PM Tuesday in the home of Mrs. Mary Elson at 1409 Washington Street instead of the ranch home of Mrs. Millard Ward due to bad roads.
The Woman's Council of the First Christian Church will gather Wednesday at 10 AM with a covered dish lunch at noon. The executive board meets at 9 45 AM. The San Jacinto Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service circles meet Wednesday at 9 30 AM to study Dangerous Opportunities, with nursery available and Friday sessions planned.
Mrs Robert B Burnett who will attend summer school at Seminary Hill Fort Worth was honored at a Friday afternoon shower hosted by Mrs E O Jordan 1510 Parker Street A skit traced the honorees life from kindergarten to now A gift shower followed with games and a quiz Several bouquets and a yellow white decor theme completed the event with many friends sending gifts and compliments
Practical bridal guidance stresses soft rose lipsticks and nail tones, with scarlet shades avoided for white ceremonies. Attendants should mirror bride’s shades. avoid heavy foundation. Plan hair with a week lead time, consider Juliet caps, updos, and floral accents like seed pearls for a coordinated wedding look.
A bulk of notices outlines dozens of meetings and activities across Amarillo venues. Beta Omicron Sigma Tau Chi, American Legion Auxiliary, PEO Sisterhood chapters, Junior and Mrs groups, L Aiguille Club, Round Dozen, and various church circles hold gatherings from 2:30 to 8 o'clock. Forest Hill Club meets Tuesday. Alpha Delta sorority hosts a family party with a bridge night May 17. Day Nursery hosts folk dance classes for Girl Scouts.
The United States furthers aid for Britain as it expands the Atlantic patrol and ships 2,000,000 tons of shipping to back Allied efforts. Roosevelt tightens nonbelligerent support while Berlin warns of attacks on American vessels near enemy zones.
Officers elected at St Marys Academy PTA meeting at Cathedral Hall include President Mrs W C Parr Vice President Mrs Jack Mellinger Secretary Mrs Robert Nelson and Treasurer Mrs Solon May Hostess Mrs H V Vincent Fr T J Drury spoke on his Washington trip The unit planned an annual school picnic for May 21.
The Bid High Bridge Club met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Judd Shoemaker 105 Alabama Street. High score was Mrs. Sam Ratcliff, second high Mrs. Sam Martin, traveling prize went to Mrs. Grace Maloney, low score Mrs. Henry Roan. Others present were Mesdames Jimmy Walcher Herman Ratten and the hostess. The next meeting is May 16 with Mrs. Walcher 88 Alabama Street at 1 30.
Emma Amelia Johle 76 died at 8 10 this morning at her daughter’s home 210 North Pierce Street She was the widow of C W Johle of Brownwood A Baptist member she leaves three daughters Mrs C A White of Brownwood Mrs A V Shepherd of Childress and Mrs Lilly Rippey of the local area and two sons E C Johle of Clifton Tex and Walter F Johle of Brownwood Funeral services were set for 4 o clock this afternoon at the N B Griggs and Sons Chapel led by Rev Lloyd Jones.
The service will be conducted by Rev. J. D. Horton of Pierce Street Baptist Church. The body will be sent to Brownwood tonight for burial beside her husband.
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