Laundry musings and club notices in Woman's Page
A correction notes Mrs A C Banks presided at MacDowell Club luncheon with Mrs Clark Dye and credits decorations committee members BE Nelson Watson B Hamilton H A Waller and Arthur J Martin. The column offers 1943 laundry humor and a plastic shirt joke, plus notices: Progressive Club picnic postponed and Cheer Makers Club luncheon at Mrs W W Fergus 1010 Mississippi Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDowell Club
A. C. Banks
Clark Dye
BE. C. Nelson
Watson B. Hamilton
H. A. Waller
Arthur J. Martin
Cheer Makers Club
W. W. Fergus
Mississippi Street
Seventh Grade Annual Party at First Presbyterian Church
The Seventh Grade of Alice Landergrin School held an annual banquet at the First Presbyterian Church with a spring decor theme. The program featured invocations by David Beedher, welcomes by Sally Jo Dawson, performances by Girls and Boys Choral Groups, solos by Russell Larson, a class play on future fortunes, and speeches by Miss McDonald and Miss Nixson. Over one hundred attendees enjoyed the evening as the class presented a war bond to Violet B. Davidson and closed with patriotic numbers and Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Landergrin
First Presbyterian Church
David Beedher
Sally Jo Dawson
Elizabeth Nixson
Central Junior High School
Annie L. McDonald
Virginia Ann Carter
Carolyn Sue Jones
Jo Ann Miller
Rita Jo Mulkey
Lois Jean Curb
Margaret Chase
Catherine Chase
Louise Irwin
Mildred Hickman
Betty Anne Singleton
Barbara Renfroe
Anne Rushmere
Alice Rae Smith
Sandra Volle
Dreamer
Lois Anne Johnston
Russell Larson
Earl Bert Potter
Harry Andelson
Charles Schmidt
Richard Morris
Jack Rogers
Gilbert Mann
David Huneke
Melvin Pratt
Dick Anderson
Bill Collier
Royce Barnes
Lewis Jobe
Harry Anderson
Miss McDonald
Miss Nixson
Violet B. Davidson
Ora Sorrenti
Davidson
Jewell Gibbs
Naomi Slay
Community Calendar Highlights Local Social Events
Epsilon Sigma Alpha gathers at Federation Club Rooms and Central Junior High Band Parents Association hosts an eight oclock meeting. USO venues feature Beta Sigma Phi and Victory Command dances with other clubs, plus writing class at Herring Hotel and security benefit association events. U-Deal-Em Club plans a Tuesday meeting at 2 oclock hosted by Mrs C B Galbreath.
Philharmonic Club Luncheon Highlights Allied Nations Music
The Philharmonic Music Club held its annual luncheon at First Presbyterian Church with Mrs. George Vineyard presiding. The program featured music from Britain Ireland Scotland and the United States, plus informative moving pictures and readings celebrating allied nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philharmonic Club
Philharmonic Music Club
First Presbyterian Church
George Vineyard
Joe Shields
National Federation of Music Clubs
British Empire
H. L. Briggs
England
Shakespeare
Oward Boxwell
M. G. Mathis
Sylvia
E. A. Paschal
Wendell Henry
Scotland
Jack Burgess
Watson B. Hamilton
Mathis
J. W. Sanders
Henry
Pinas Gardens
Australia
Percy Rainger
R. W. Adams
Alabieff
Roy Boger
United States
Boger
Sanders
Mesdames
Be, C. Nelson
J. M. Simpson
Howard Boxwell
Two Honored With Dinner In Surprise Birthday Event
Weldon Putty and Mrs. Ben Prince were honored at a Sunday night surprise birthday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Putty at 4235 West Twelfth Avenue. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. Filbert Roush, Mr. Prince, Jimmie Dell Prince, Patsy, Jimmy and Buddy Putty. The Catholic Daughters of America plan a business meeting at Sacred Heart Cathedral basement at 2:30 PM Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Putty
Ben Prince
Putty
West Twelfth Avenue
Ray Armstrong
Filbert Roush
Mr. Prince
Jimmie Dell Prince
Patsy
Jimmy
Buddy Putty
Catholic Daughters of America
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Army Pilot Arrested for Stunting Over Pampa Field
A pilot at Pampa Army Air Field was placed under military arrest for flying low over Pampa in disregard of Col. Daniel S. Campbell orders. The pilot landed safely in a field near Miami and faces military punishment for the rule to fly no lower than 1,000 feet over the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pampa Army Air Field
Daniel S. Campbell
Pampa
Miami
Pampa Field
Col. Campbell
Monday Is Trying Day For Park Caretakers
After a sunny weekend Amarillo city park workers face a blue Monday at Ellwood Park. Superintendent Chester Fitz notes picnickers leave litter despite nearby trash cans. A rattan palm vine reaches a 1000 foot length, a plant world record mentioned alongside a note on military rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Ellwood Park
Chester Fitz
Breakfast Honors Bride Elect Genie Harrison
Miss Genie Harrison, bride elect of Donald Stephenson, was feted at a Sunday morning breakfast hosted by Mrs. Clara Bobbitt at 1003 West Tenth Avenue. Peonies and roses decorated the home, with guests including Mesdames James Farrell Fancher Upshaw Wilson Arden Earl Hatchett and Misses Cassie Stephenson Barbara Scott Metha Baker and the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genie Harrison
Donald Stephenson
Clara Bobbitt
West Tenth Avenue
James Farrell
Fancher Upshaw, Jr
Wilson Arden
Earl Hatchett
Cassie Stephenson
Barbara Scott
Metha Baker
Balancing War Work and Home Meals
Mrs. Gaynor Maddox, a war industry worker and homemaker, must adapt to new meal techniques. She should simplify menus, plan balanced meals, and use ration points efficiently. Advocates push factory or nearby grocery and cooked food counters to ease shopping after work and reduce absenteeism.
Labor Hearing Slated Tuesday On Women Work Exemption
A hearing by the State Bureau of Labor Statistics will consider extending the nine hour day and four hour week exemption for women at Pantex Certain teed Products Corporation. Howard G. Philbrook says the company has followed an eight hour day and seeks the extension as a precaution for emergencies. Control of war production rules is noted, with recent Texas legislation allowing longer hours in such plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pantex Certainteed Products Corporation
State Bureau of Labor Statistics
John D. Reed
Howard G. Philbrook
Certain Teed Corp
State Labor Board
Texas
Philbrook
We the Women by Ruth Millett and wartime work for women
The piece reviews a new book Wanted: Women in War Industry guiding women from home to factory work. It discusses open jobs, required aptitudes, how to apply, and factory life, urging women to join six million to work in war plants in 1943 if production needs rise. It notes the book aims to inspire skillful workers and respect for female labor.
Party Honors Two Brides At Miscellaneous Shower
Mrs Jim Biggerstaff and Mrs Edward Vogt were honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Anita Ellis 2509 Tyler Street. The decorations featured American Beauty roses white satin streamers and roses with birds on the refreshment table. Pernie Wagner poured punch from a crystal bowl as all enjoyed the intimate gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Biggerstaff
Janice Westmoreland
Edward Vogt
Billie Woods
Anita Ellis
Tyler Street
Pernie Wagner
Sewing Groups Convene in Local Clubs
The Sewing Group of the I W Club meets Tuesday at 2 30 PM at Mrs J R Weiss 2710 Polk St. La Costura Club hosts a luncheon at Aronson Tea Room with LaVern Nelson and Doris Todd presiding and many attendees including brides mothers and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Club
J. R. Weiss
Polk Street
LA Costura Club
Aronson Tea Room
LaVern Nelson
Doris Todd
Mesdam
H. E. Westmoreland
W. Woods
Jack C. King
Scud Redus
Oliver Middleton
Peggy Stack
Mildred Stinson
Margie Adams
Connie Fuqua
Ann Craig
Nelda Butler
Frances Wrenn
Betty Lamb
Neva Ellis
Una Ruth McGrann
Virginia Ray Johnson
Billie Ruth Gaines
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gracie Allen
George
Germaine Montiel
Progressive Club
Progressive Child Study Club
Washington
Marie Earle
Herbert Drug
Prescription
A Polk
Colonial Beauty Shop
Mary Adele Miner
Authentic
California
Vernonware
Vernon
Amarillo Hardware
Polk
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Federation Club
Central Junior High Band Parents Association
USO
Beta Sigma Ph! Sorority
Downtown
Victory Command
Auditorium
Herring Hotel
Security Benefit Association
O. W. Hall
Estudiar Club
L. Knight
A . Twenty-fourth Avenue
Taylor Street
Amarillo Country Club
Girls’ Recreation
Social Center For
Linco Street
Ladies In Waiting Club
First Baptist
the Needle Club
Aronson
Madsen
Hayden Street
A Taylor
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Harrison Street
Las Amigas Club
H. B. Fain
Poplar Grove
W. Hall
Miracle Book Club
North
Lincoln Street
Amarillo Rebekah Lodge
Officers’ Wives Club
Glenwood
Heart Cathedral
C. B. Galbreath
West
Tenth Avenue
Mrs. Gaynor Maddox
NEA
Oliver-Eakle
Purex
Ruth Millett
ARRI
American Institute of Laundering
Nate
Addi
White & Kirk
Credit Managers Association OF
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