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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1950
Page
13
Palo Duro Grove Woodmen Circle drill team officers and members served as hostesses at a Monday evening party honoring an officer. The event highlighted local fraternal activities and community involvement.
Mrs. Laura E. Krebs of Austin state manager and national committee woman attended a Woodmen Circle convention yesterday. The party was hosted by Mrs. Gertrude Griffith at 1223 Georgia, with attendees including Lila Livingston Stella Hance Thelma Cheshire Mary Thompson Beatrice Russell Vera Ward Hazel Sylvester Dolly Brown Polly Pollan Leona Eckert Ila Fern Cantwell and other guests.
Wild Rose Lodge No 312 Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen met for lunch and business in IOOF Hall. President Mrs Lillian Clark led discussion as ten members planned to attend Slaton Lodge meeting May 25 and a picnic May 23 at Elwood Park. Pollyannas to be revealed. families invited. Attendees included Lillian Clark Oleta Tueton Elizabeth Cable Raye Reagan Hilda Proffer Anna Mae Thomas Sue Watkins Bernice Shofner Ethel Clark Elizabeth Ryan Dessie Mae Moore and Mary Hudgins. Next meeting set for June 6 at IOOF Hall.
A report notes that Belgium hosts about 30 to 40 master glass painters working across studios and churches. The piece highlights the craft's regional distribution and mentions several named studios and workshops active in restoration and new commissions.
Margaret Wills Parent Teacher Association held its final meeting of the year Monday afternoon in the school. An art exhibit was displayed in the rooms of Mrs Floy K Rapp and Mrs Edna Pratt. The sixth grade choir directed by Mrs Bernice Parrot performed. Mrs W C Dine, president, introduced the new officers who were presented at a tea after the meeting.
Methodist groups elect officers for Polk Street United Church Co-Workers Class at a luncheon. Dailey re installed as director and plans to aid Veterans Hospital supplies. May 24 is the next club year meeting. A separate Polk Street event names Mrs Jason Robberson as president with a full slate of officers and helpers.
Theta Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi installed Mrs. L G James as president at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Brown 1605 Bowie with retiring president Miss Bettye June Stewart conducting the ceremony. New officers include Vice President Mrs Dick Williams Secretary Mrs Fred Gabbard Treasurer Mrs Wiley E Davis Corresponding Secretary Mrs Bill Thurman and Extension Officer Mrs Dorothy Brown.
Local clubs and organizations in Amarillo host evening gatherings tonight at Polk Street, YWCA, Khiva Temple, VFW Hall, and various venues. Entries include Jolly Dozen Club, Alpha Alpha Beta Sigma Phi, Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae, and multiple club meetings with times from 6:30 to 8:00.
Members of the Needle Art Club gathered yesterday at Mrs Floyd Ramsey’s home 908 Sunset for an afternoon of individual sewing. Attending were Mesdames E D Hawkins C B Pittman Leslie Stephens Mel Phipps Jack Edwards and the hostess.
Ceramic Art Club members hosted Mrs. Durwood Finley at 1624 LaSalle for a covered dish luncheon. Mrs. Howard Elliott received birthday honors and Mrs. Finley won the traveling prize. Guests included Mrs. H. H. Elam and Mrs. Tom Withers. Attending members listed include Mesdames Vernia Prescott Pat O Grady Herbert Hunter Howard Elliott A. L. Giles O. K. Chamberlain Wallace Win
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