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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1940
Page
4
Recital at San Jacinto Methodist Church features Mrs R M Gardner and piano pupils at 8 o'clock Monday night with honor awards to be presented.
American Legion Auxiliary members prepare for Poppy Day in Amarillo. Volunteers will solicit nickels and dimes downtown with headquarters in the Southwestern Public Service Building lobby at Fifth Avenue and Polk Street.
The Trulove Class of Polk Street Methodist Church will host a book review and silver tea Tuesday at 2:30 PM in the church parlor. Mrs J W Winchester will review The White Mother of Africa by Margaret Einlich, Newfoundland is Britain's oldest colony.
Mrs W O Payne was elected president of the Sandie Mothers Club at a meeting in the home of Mrs Howard Lynch 702 Carolina Street. Officers named include Mrs Roy Andrews advisor and several vice presidents with Mrs J T Price as secretary treasurer. New members attended and a handkerchief shower honored Mrs W H Hale who is moving to El Paso. A basket picnic dinner was set for Federation Club Rooms next Wednesday at 6 30 p.m.
Evelyn Boyd reports on neighborhood clubs in Amarillo with meetings at homes on Hayden Street Polk Street and Florida Street. Members include Mrs Alva Slay Mrs H C Kirkpatrick Miss Harriet Kelleam and many others with events scheduled through June 5 6 and a farewell dinner for Mrs Mayme Campbell during a Hawaii themed gathering. The piece mixes club notes from 8 and 8 Sewing Art Craft Aloha Las Amigas and Jolly Jibbers among others.
Mrs A J Cowley nee Joyce Martin was honored with a surprise shower at Lois Smiths home 1626 Washington Street. Guests greeted at the door by Donald Gosnell and his sister Ann, with The Bridal Chorus playing and a display of gifts in pink and blue. Attendees included Marie Ellen Foltz Mary Winyard Marion Gross Marian Rosenwald and others.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Smith were honored at a post nuptial shower last night at 823 Georgia Street hosted by Mrs W D Yates with co hosts Mrs W T Sherrill and Mrs E B Cantrell. The couple wed May 13 with Rev E B Fincher officiating. Mrs Irene Cantrell is the bride. Mr Smith is the son of Walter Smith of Clovis.
Today events include a monthly studio revue at Amarillo College of Music auditorium at 8 o clock, a P T A pie supper and program at Johnson Street school building at 8 o clock, a Glenwood School box supper at 7 30, Squabble Club at 707 Carolina Street at 8 30, and piano class recitals at Mrs Burnett's home and Alma Ruth Lampe at the Conservatory. Saturday features Amarillo Country Club family game party at 8, Halcyon Club steak fry at 808 Prospect Street, a piano and accordion recital at West Amarillo Christian Church at 8, Amalee Prichard recital at 1322 Tyler Street at 8, and Kappa Delta Chi Sorority coffee at 2819 Hayden Street from 10 until 12.
Mrs J B Epting welcomed Four F Home Demonstration Club members at Mrs W L Renegar home. Expansion chair appointed Mrs B V Robinson and membership chair Mrs R S Watson. Members quilted for the Boys Ranch and discussed poultry and gardening. Next meeting set for June 13 led by Miss Pauline Lokey.
The River Road Parent-Teacher Association held its final meeting of the year at the school. Mrs. Eddie Mann led a brief business session approving funds for a publicity book for next year. Miss Ozella Aishman presented a yearly health report while Mrs. W. D. Irby directed the program. Jimmy West and Ralph Bennett from the Academy of Music and Art showcased dances and piano pieces. A health play by students was directed by Miss Aishman.
The Glenwood Parent-Teacher Association invites candidates and the public to a pie supper at 7 30 tonight in the school building. A 30 minute program features a musical selection by a Ben Hur Lodge group. All PTA members are asked to bring pies.
Members of the Bid and Chatter Fridge Club were entertained Tuesday at Miss Edna Earl Johnson's home. Prizes awarded included high go to Mrs. Robert Wright and consolation to Mrs. Leo Kouba. Next meeting set for Mrs. Jones at 1212 Houston Street.
Lila Austin Myers presents Emalee Prichard in a piano recital at 8 Saturday night in the Amarillo College of Music Auditorium on 1322 Tyler Street. Betty Whited, pupil Marella Myers Janak, and Gertrude Gowdy, pupil of Thelma Allen Martin, assist. Ushers are Imogene Barton, Margaret Hamilton, and Betty Pauline Jesse.
Piano pupils under Lila Austin Myers head of the Amarillo College of Music piano department will perform a recital in the college auditorium at 2 30 Sunday afternoon. The public is invited.
The Woodmen Circle No. 171 drill team entertained the winning officers with a chicken dinner at the I O O F Hall. Decorations featured spring flowers. Plans were made to observe Decoration Day June 2 at Liano Cemetery. A joint meeting with Woodmen of the World is planned for June 6 with Hereford will assist.
Alma Ruth Lampe 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Lampe, will perform a piano recital at the Musical Arts Conservatory tonight at 8 in the drawing room at 1800 Harrison. She has studied 16 months with Ardath Johnson and will play works by Bach Clementi Beethoven Liszt Poldini Paderewski Tschaikowsky Strauss and others assisted by Jean Chandler and Irene Bradbury. Ushers include Teddy Lokey Virginia Shannon Ann Streit Suzanna Swindell Ann Reppert Charles Adams and William Lampe.
Lackawanna New York reports show VerdRinand Catuzza, city dog catcher, has collected 423 dogs and also 217 cats, a goat, three pigs, one fox, nine skunks, and five rabbits in his annual tally.
The ad touts Premium Crackers as tastier with finer ingredients and expert baking. It claims 80 outstanding flavor and a triple-wrapped package plus fast deliveries to satisfy thousands of housewives.
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