Amarillo Garden Club met for fashion, talks, and iris exhibit
The Amarillo Garden Club held a meeting at the Federation Club Rooms presenting cotton garden toy fashions by Mesdames Reeder Smyth McSwain Boyce Carroll. Talks covered lawn care and iris cultivation with demonstrations. Open garden days announced for Mrs. Blackwell and J. D. Thompson, iris varieties numbered in the hundreds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Garden Club
Federation Club
Alton Reeder
J. Curry Smyth
Guy McSwain
William Q. Boyce
Ralph J. Carroll
Gordon Style
Kitty Kerrigan
Gordon's
Philharmonic Club To Have Annual Spring Luncheon
The Philharmonic Music Club will hold its annual spring luncheon at the Amarillo Country Club on Monday at 12 40 PM. Members may reserve with Mrs Charles F Smith, telephone 9032, and patrons should call Mrs George Quillen, telephone 9147, by noon Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philharmonic Music Club
Amarillo Country Club
Charles F. Smith
George Quillen
Cleaning leather luggage with vinegar and linseed oil
Instructions advise cleaning light colored luggage by rubbing soiled areas with one part vinegar to two parts linseed oil. Wipe and polish with a soft cloth and clean leather promptly after soiling for best results.
Community Calendar Actions Tonight In Amarillo Venues
Listings show events across Amarillo including dances at the Country Club pancake supper at St Marys Academy and public socials at various churches. Also noted are piano recitals at the Musical Arts Conservatory and club meetings at the Amarillo Country Club and Federation Club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Everline
G. F. Everline
Crestway
Anna Frances Baker
John C. Baker
Fountain Terrace
Musical Arts Conservatory
Idelma Conoley
Central Junior High Names NHS Officers
Officers were elected at a Central Junior High School National Honor Society meeting. New officers include Billy K Irvin president Boyd Reynolds vice president Norma Walker secretary Billy Anderson student council Sam Inman reporter and Bobby L Johnson parliamentarian. Plans for a swimming party were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Junior High School National Honor Society
Billy K Irvin
Boyd Reynolds
Norma Walker
Billy Anderson
Sam Inman
Bobby L. Johnson
New Officers Announced for Pi Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma
Delta Kappa Gamma Pi Chapter announces officers led by president Dr Hattie M Anderson and first vice president E L Hunter with second vice president Sarah Miller. The group closed season with banquet at Capitol Hotel and elected officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma
Hattie M. Anderson
E. L. Hunter
Sarah Miller
Catherine Chapman
Capitol Hotel
Wichita Falls
Bertie Warren
Edna Graham
Annie McDonald
Elizabeth Nixson
Blanche Davidson
Gladys Westbrook
Mrs. Hunter
Bright Spots in Amarillo High Tea Honors Seniors
Senior girls of Amarillo High School will be honored Saturday afternoon as the American Association of University Women holds its annual spring tea in the Federation Club Rooms from 3 to 5. Hosts include Elizabeth Nixson Ethel Jackson Katherine Chapman Cora Russell Ruth Ann Talbert Mary Kate Campbell Violet Davidson Louise Russell and others with decorations by Mrs. Raymond W. O Hara. Mrs Earle Shields recently returned from College Station where her son Earle A Shields Jr a Texas A M senior cadet was involved in commissioning ceremonies for field artillery battery officers. Approximately 12 000 visitors attended the review for 6 500 cadets. 600 seniors will receive Army Reserve commissions in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo High School
American Association of University Women
Federation Club
Elizabeth Nixson
Ethel Jackson
Katherine Chapman
Cora Russell
Ruth Anne Talbert
Mary Kate Campbell
Violet Davidson
Louise Russell
Mesdames R. B. Norman
R. C. Harrison
W. M. Benson
W. F E. Routh
Marshall Shaw
George Talbot
Raymond W. O'Hara
Earle Shields
College Station
Earle A. Shields, Jr
Texas A. & M. College
Regular Priday benefit lunch at Social Center for Girls
The Polk Street Methodist W. S. C. 8S hosts a lunch tomorrow at the Social Center for Girls with music during serving hours from 12 to 1 30. Reservations may be made by phone to the Social Center, the church office, or Mrs. H. F. E. Smith. Announcement notes that 20 persons can attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Center
Polk Street Methodist
Polk Street Methodist Church
H. FE. Smith
Friendship Class Enjoys Back to School Party
The Friendship Class of Tenth Avenue Methodist Church held a clever back to school day gathering at Mrs. Maudie Thibodeaux home. Members arrived in school day attire with names pinned and were greeted by given names. A business session led by Mrs. Vivian Krabble preceded an hour of school themed activities. Roll call featured mother goose rhymes and Pollyanna gifts were exchanged. Secret Sisters were revealed and refreshments served to a list of attendees including Myrtle Davis Vivian Krabbie Mamie Mauldin Carmen Thomson and Irma Neal Copeland. Co hostess Mrs Harmon contributed Pollyanna gifts sent by Jessie Howes Altsman Ruth Eubanks and Roush. The next meeting is set for June 3.
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Tenth Avenue Methodist Church
Maudie Thibodeaux
Vivian Krabble
Thibodeaux
Myrtle Davis
Vivian Krabbie
Mamie Mauldin
Carmen Thomson
Irma Neal Copeland
Thelma Chapman
Mamie Robertson
Lela Davis
Myrtle Speer
Mrs. Harmon
Pollyanna
Jessie Howes
Altsman
Ruth Eubanks
Roush
Martha Class Luncheon At First Baptist Church
Martha Class of the First Baptist Church held its regular monthly luncheon with honor guest Mrs. Guy A. Carlander new teacher of the class. Patsy Rae Routh played clarinet and Mrs. C. H. Hallmark sang. many members attended. The item concludes noting that nearly 6,000 physicians were added to the United States medical roster in 1940.
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Martha
First Baptist Church
Guy A. Carlander
Carlander
Jim Hudson
Patsy Rae Routh
Gwen Williams
C. H. Hallmark
Howard Scott
R. B. Peterson
R. M. Kidwell
H. S. Richie
W. G Martin
F. B. Buckley
W. G. Routh
C. R. Hardin
United States
Marmola Tablets Promised For Weight Loss
A promotional notice urges fat persons to slim down by sensible eating and Marmola tablets. It claims thirty years on the market and over twenty million boxes sold, notes Marmola is not a cure and targets adults with thyroid deficiency, advising medical consultation before use.
Pins Awarded to Amarillo Women Gun Club Members
Pins were awarded to Amarillo Women’s Gun Club members for achieving a range average of 80 and passing theory exams. Recipients include Juanita McCracken Vera Cole Alice Wheaton Roberta Plumleigh Esther Carlan Ruth Brannon Josephine Moore Camilla Wheatley and Carmen Bourassa. Officers announced two new Model 75 guns and upcoming drills beginning next Wednesday with team leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Luncheon Series Supports Amarillo Social Center Fund
The Amarillo Council of Church Women begins a series of weekly luncheons served in the private dining room to raise money for the Social Center building fund. Each week a different church auxiliary handles the luncheon duties.
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Amarillo Council of Church Women
Social Center Building Fund
Sam Houston Band Parents Plan Annual Picnic
Sam Houston Band Parents Association holds its annual picnic Saturday inviting members of the two school bands and families. Attendees meet at the school at 3 30 to travel to Dripping Springs. Games for all ages are arranged and each family should bring a card table and a basket lunch.
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Sam Houston Band Parents Association
Dripping Springs
Ice Cream Social Tonight At Tenth Avenue Methodist
The Senior League of the Tenth Avenue Methodist Church hosts an ice cream social from 6 to 8 pm tonight. The public is invited to attend at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Avenue Methodist Church
Trick to Ease Glove Fit with Talcum Dust
If you have trouble pulling on rubber gloves, dust a small amount of talcum inside the glove. The powder reduces friction, helping hands slide in more smoothly and quickly while minimizing tearing or stretching.
Club trophy contest details and dues increase discussed
Rose Read and Carmen Bourassa competed for the club trophy. Members agreed to raise summer dues to 1 per month and a 3 membership fee for those joining after June 1. Attendees included Johnnie Gilbert Elizabeth Neville Maureen Lewis Sally Roberts Vera Cole Grace Vann Nellie Quinn Josephine Moore Carmen Bourassa Irene Miller Camilla Wheatley Rose Read Edith Bi Juanita McCracken Maureen win Ruth Brannon Lucille B and Mrs Brown of Houston Lil Martin Esther Carlan Roberta Plum leigh and Alice Wheaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Read
Carmen Bourassa
Johnnie Gilbert
Elizabeth Neville
Maureen Lewis
Sally Rob
Erts
Vera Cole
Grace Vann
Nellie Quinn
Josephine Moore
Irene Miller
Camilla, Wheatley
Edith Bi
Juanita McCracken
Maureen Win
Ruth Brannon
Lucille B
Mrs. Brown
Houston
Lil Martin
Esther Carlan
Roberta Plumleigh
Alice Wheaton
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Wales. Madden
Macon O. Carder
L. P. Herndon
Hugh Tolleson
Philharmonic Club
Peggy Sage
White & Kirk
Neoteous
First Christian Church
Pha Delta Sorority
Marcille Harrison
East Twenty-third Avenue
St. Mary's Academy
Cathedral Hall
Woodmen Circle
W. O. W. Hall
Las Amigas Club
Rankin Russell
Lipscombtreet
Eugene Elder
Polk Street
Fellowship Hall
Central Presbyterian Church
Twentieth Century Club
Les Temps Club
First Baptist M. O. L
Benton
Wilson Ballew
North East
Eighth Avenue
Bid High Bridge Club
Jimmy Walcher
Alabama Street
Stanley Chapple
London
Primrose Club
H. R. Davis
Cleveland Street
Happy Hour Sewing Club
Rufe McDowal
Houston Street
Groom
Buchanan Street
Rhumba Club
River Road
P.T. Unit
Highland Park P. T. Unit
Forest Hill P.T. Unit
John B. Golding
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
I. O. O. F. Hall
Foreign Service
Junior High School Honor Society
Zotos
Jamal
Realistic
Eugene
Gladys
Beauty Service
W. 10Th
Mrs. Shields
Gun Club
Sam Houston Band
Ivan D. Boxwell
Boxwell Brothers
Josephine Martini
Dumas
Marian Martin Pattern
Marian Martin
Amarillo News
West 18Th Street
New York
N. Y
Southwest
Hollywood Shoe Department
Polk
Hollywood
Holbywood
B. R. Solnick
Mgr
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