Happy Hour Sewing Club Meets at W C Blackwell Home
Spring flowers brightened the rooms at 4004 Harrison for the Happy Hour Sewing Club gathering yesterday afternoon. Sewing and a gift exchange highlighted the session with Mesdames Rufus McDowell W L Granger Ernest Thrasher 5 E Inman Victor Steen A H Mullins H M Jensen the hostess and guest Mrs Bob Kesterson in attendance.
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W. C. Blackwell
Harrison
Happy Hour Sewing Club
Rufus McDowell
W. L. Granger
Ernest Thrasher
5. E. Inman
Victor Steen
A. H. Mullins
H. M. Jensen
Bob Kesterson
Registration Open at YWCA Summer Activities
Registration for summer programs at the YWCA is open offering cooking charm and beauty study tennis drama storytelling sewing photography art and crafts and swimming. Classes run the first week in June for six weeks twice weekly with qualified instructors and a 25 cent registration fee. A medical exam is required for sports participation and teens may sign up by calling 501 Lincoln or 8254.
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The
Young Women's Christian Association
Association
Lincoln
Curfew May Shift to Help Bucyrus Firemen Sleep
In Bucyrus Ohio the city may move curfew up one hour so firefighters can retire earlier. Firemen ring the curfew bell before bed and nightly duties have kept them up until 10 p.m.
Willa Jean Payne Engaged to Jack N. Reeves
Announcement of the engagement and upcoming June 12 wedding of Willa Jean Payne daughter of Mrs. Robert E Payne and the late R E Payne 1903 Taylor to Jack N Reeves son of Mr and Mrs Robert N Reeves 2211 Polk. The wedding will be held at the First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Don Hughes
Willa Jean Payne
Robert E. Payne
R. E. Payne
Taylor
Jack N. Reeves
Robert N. Reeves
Polk
First Baptist Church
Hostess Meeting for Fern Division G I A
The Fern Division No 402 of the G I A met at Mrs M R Jonesss home 813 North Taylor for a social afternoon. Plans for the annual picnic were discussed and Snapdragon decor sparked the room. Games included 42 with high score to Mrs N M Carter and second to Mrs Clyde Ong who also won 84. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Lewis Mc Gee Riley Carter Runyon Ong and the hostess.
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Fern Division
B. of L
Sam Lewis
J. A. McGee
Cora Riley
N. M. Carter
C. H. Runyon
Clyde Ong
Honored on Birthday at 309 Central
Mrs. T. H. Armstrong hosted a ages occasion at 309 Central to honor Mrs. Minnie Cannon on her 71st birthday. Games and prizes were awarded with Mrs. R. J. Grover taking high and Mrs. J. D. Anderson second. A gift shower was given to Mrs. Cannon as consolation. guests included several local ladies and Miss Marie Nunley.
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T. H. Armstrong
Central
Minnie Cannon
R. J. Grover
J. D. Anderson
Cannon
Mesdames C. H. Nunley
Eldon Stock
E. L. Gibson
L. O. Biggers
E. E. Gruver
Jack Jerman
R. J. Gruver
Elmer Vandiver
Tom Spencer
W. T. Willis
Marie Nunley
Tommy Williams
H. J. Pankratz
Mabel Ray
Mary Murray
Sorority Hears Reports From Delta Theta Chi
Delta Theta Chi sorority met at Dorothy Peery's home on Polk street with Jessie Marie Frantz presiding. Reports on the Dallas convention were given by Miss Peery Frances Hickerson and Ann McSpadden. Refreshments were served to members including Eunice Best Pauline Dodge Jessie Marie Frantz Frances Hickerson Kathryn Jones Kay King Ann McSpadden Willemeta Todd and Dorothy Peery.
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Delta Theta Chi Sorority
Dorothy Peery
Polk
Jessie Marie Frantz
Dallas
Miss Peery
Frances Hickerson
Ann McSpadden
Eunice Best
Pauline Dodge
Kathryn Jones
Kay King
Willemeta Todd
Plans For Texas Home Demonstration Meeting In Amarillo
Mrs R L Campbell of Wildorado vice president District 1 Texas Home Demonstration Association met with Mrs J H Johnson chair Potter County Home Demonstration Council and a committee. State meeting set for Amarillo August 14 16 with 420 delegates expected. Committee heads named for special arrangements transportation publicity general information. Also present were Miss Doris Leggitt District 1 agent and Miss Pauline Lakey Potter County home demonstration agent.
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R. L. Campbell
Wildorado
Texas Home Demonstration Association
J. H. Johnson
Potter County
W. H. Pondet
Association
Doris Leggitt
District 1
Pauline Lakey
Skyline Needle Club Hosts Social Hour at Mrs Garner’s Home
Skyline Needle Club members visited Mrs. Rachel Garner at 114 Brown Drive for a social hour yesterday afternoon. Guests included Mesdames H. C. Yarbrough, John Buchanan, Doel Cowart, W. H. Ogden, and new members Mrs. Alfred Spencer and Mrs. V. C. Meeker.
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Skyline Needle Club
Rachel Garner
Brown Drive
Mesdames
H. C. Yarbrough
John Buchanan
Doel Cowart
W. H. Ogden
Alfred Spencer
V. C. Meeker
Royal Neighbors Accept Two Transfer Members at Meeting
The Royal Neighbors of America accepted two transfer memberships yesterday afternoon in the IOOF Hall. Welcomed were Mrs. Viola Cox of McAlester Oklahoma and Mrs. Virgil Lynch. Mrs. Ruth Mellor presided over the business session as plans were made to meet with the Claude organization.
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Royal Neighbors of America
IOOF
Viola Cox
McAlester
Okla
Virgil Lynch
Ruth Mellor
Oracle
Claude Organization
Modern Matrons Club Meets at Mrs Orsburn’s Home
The Modern Matrons Club gathered yesterday afternoon at 2005 Louisiana, hosted by Mrs. Ralph J. Orsburn. Members Mesdames Bill Dougherty A. B. Morgan O. E. Hensley R. T. Bailey Bill Files Lawson Morgan Ben R. Beck and guests Mrs. Carroll Reese and Mrs. Raymond Egleson enjoyed sewing and refreshments.
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Ralph J. Orsburn
Louisiana
Bill Dougherty
A. B. Morgan
O. E. Hensley
R. T. Bailey
Bill Files
Lawson Morgan
Ben R. Beck
Carroll Reese
Raymond Egleson
Nathan Bedford Forrest Horse Losses In Battle
Nathan Bedford Forrest, Confederate cavalry leader, reportedly had 29 horses shot from under him during battle but was never seriously injured.
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Nathan Bedford Forrest
Election and year end gala for Amarillo Chapter 787 Order of the Eastern Star
Members gathered at 1700 Taylor hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E W Fields for the final meeting of the year. Retiring and incoming officers were announced with Elsie Abernathy as president Ayme Ritter as vice president Clifford Dunn as secretary and Lucille Jennings as treasurer.
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Estudiar Club
E. W. Fields
Taylor
Jewell Lewis
Fields
Amarillo
Order of the Eastern Star
Elsie Abernathy
Ayme Ritter
Clifford Dunn
Lucille Jennings
Hazel Curry
Carl Gwin
Beulah Gwin
Iona Jones
Alpha Hawn
Ima Bridges
Carrie Watson
Louise Jarvis
Lee March
Vaneta Himmel
Exie Knight
Vera Fields
Maribel Fields
F. B. Abernathy
W. R. Webb
A. F E. Hawn
Florence Webb
Jess Ritter
Ann Hartfelder
Fred Lyon
Flowers Feature Party Decorations Shower Honors Mrs Darden Thomas
Mrs Darden Thomas was honored at a shower given by Mrs L G Marshall at 1306 Florida. Decorations featured roses baby breath and peonies in pink and blue, with many guests listed including Ann Gamblin J L Thomas L D Jones Raymond Fads Homer Tuttle and others. Gifts were sent by Marilyn Greer M L Webb and others.
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Darden Thomas
L. G. Marshall
Florida
Mesdames
Ann Gamblin
J. L. Thomas
L. D. Jones
Raymond Fads
Homer Tuttle
Bob Bailey
Tom Roberson
W. R. Patterson
C. M. Goodnight
S. M. Phipps
B. R
Virginia Webb
Mary Ann Lyle
Katherine Hill
Joann Brown
Sorority Elects Officers at Amarillo College Chapter
Sigma Phi Chi at Amarillo College elected officers at year end. Ruth O Bryant named president Colleen Ford vice president Marissa Keeney secretary Madeline Rippey treasurer Patty Egleson reporter Wanda Graham pledge captain Ellen Ann Cavendar sergeant at arms.
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Sigma Phi Chi
Amarillo College
Sherman Razor
Lipscomb
Ruth O’bryant
Colleen Ford
Marissa Keeney
Madeline Rippey
Patty Egleson
Wanda Graham
Ellen Ann Cavendar
Division Luncheon of Queen City Division Ladies Auxiliary
The May luncheon of the Queen City of the Plains Division Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors was held yesterday in WOW Hall. Arrangements were led by Mesdames C. C. Gruhiskey Lee Ryan I. M. Judd and L. J. Smith. A silver service for 180 was presented by the Laura Club with Mrs. Josh Kelly as presenter. Flowers and table arrangements were by Mrs. I. C. Stout. Covers were set for 51. The business meeting followed at 2 PM with President Mrs. R. E. Payne presiding.
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Queen City of the Plains Division
Order of Railway Conductors
Wow Hall
C. C. Gruhiskey
Lee Ryan
I. M. Judd
L. J. Smith
Laurea Club
Josh Kelly
I. C. Stout
R. E. Payne
Evening Social Calendar Highlights
Tonight the YWCA hosts a social with a 6 30 p m softball game. McDaniel Studio presents an 8 p m recital at 1207 West Nineteenth. IOOF Hall hosts a 1 p m meeting for Red Carnation Lodge 345 Auxiliary. Jam Jar at YWCA 7 p m. Janie Slemp and Joyce Duffy recitals at 8 and 8 30 p m respectively. Saturday features a 3 p m Amarillo Public Library story hour and 7 30 p m Opti Mrs Club box supper at Art Querry studio. YWCA hosts Young Timers at 7 p m and Mildred Moor man pupils recital at 7 p m. Monthly adult dance runs 10 p m to 1 a m at Amarillo Country Club.
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Art Querry Studio
Tyler
Homecraft Club Hosts Red Cross Sewing Meeting
The Homecraft Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. George Thomass home on North Polk for a Red Cross sewing session. Tea and refreshments were served around a table with snapdragon and pansy centerpiece and bronze candle holders as place favors. Attending were Mesdames Henderson Baker Johnson Gibson Howell Minnich Hill Holloway the hostess and guests Pegott Marceron of Washington DC and Miss Barbara Jean Baker.
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Red Cross
George Thomas
North Polk
Mesdames
H. L. Henderson
FE. A. Baker
W. W. Johnson
Joe Gibson
M. A. Howell
J. L. Minnich
W. R. Hill
J. W. Holloway
Wesley Pegott
Jack Marceron
Washington, D. C
Barbara Jean Baker
Pollyanna Club Concludes Year
Pollyanna Sewing Club wrapped its regular activities for the year. Mrs. C. G. Willis of 1103 West Nineteenth invited members and their husbands to a party at her home Saturday evening, with Mesdames C. E. Nance, Frank Wardle, C. A. Craig, A. D. Nance, E. W. Tadlock, Alva Slay and the hostess attending.
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Pollyanna Sewing Club
C. G. Willis
West
Population threshold lists for United States cities
A report notes that there are 199 U.S. cities with populations of 50 000 or more. The statement outlines a census based size criterion and mentions nationwide distribution across states.
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United States
Mothers Feted at Shower Party by Dixie Dice Dance Class
Mothers of the Dixie Dice Dance Class served as hostesses for a surprise party honoring new and expectant mothers. The event featured light refreshments and a program celebrating family milestones.
Pink and blue shower honors two local ladies
A Wednesday afternoon shower honored Mrs. Lloyd Boxwell of Dumas and Mrs. Jack Burke of 1004 West Tenth at the dance school on 2409. The pink and blue decor featured streamers tied to a gift basket as fifteen guests attended.
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Lloyd Boxwell
Dumas
Jack Burke
West Tenth
Polk
Nuevo Bridge Club Hosts Afternoon of Play
Nuevo Bridge Club members enjoyed an afternoon of play yesterday at the home of Mrs. Elton Thomas at 310 East Twentieth. High score was captured by Mrs. E. S. Boswell with Mrs. Lee McDaniels securing second high and traveling.
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Nuevo
Social gathering hosts and guests named in event
Others playing were Mesdames M., G. O'Neil, Ray Helman, Homer Palmer, James Walters, the hostess and a guest, Mrs. D. W. Klock.
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Mesdames M
G. O'Neil
Ray Helman
Homer Palmer
James Walters
D. W. Klock
Beryl Needle Club Honors Mrs Dewell Brown in Amarillo
The Beryl Needle Club feted Mrs Dewell Brown who is leaving Amarillo and her son Norvell at Mrs E C Brown's home 1509 Polk. Attending were Mesdames Lee Bayne Dewell Brown W F Davis Frank Gordon W E Hill I V Smith R B Smith Bill Bogard and guest Mrs Don White.
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Beryl Needle Club
Dewell Brown
Amarillo
Norvell
E. C. Brown
Polk
Lee Bayne
W. F. Davis
Frank Gordon
W. E. Hill
I. V. Smith
R. B.smith
Bill Bogard
Don White
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YWCA
Blackburn ‘Bros
Royal Neighbors Business Meeting
Stadiar
McDaniel Studio
West Nineteenth
Red Carnation Lodge
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Janie Slemp
Musical Arts Conservatory
Joyce Duffy
Buchanan
Amarillo Public Library
Mildred Moorman
Amarillo Country Club
Homecraft
Pollyanna
Weatherstrip
Gorman Weatherstrip CO
P.O
ED. R. Mayer, JR
Marie Earle
Herbert Drug
van Buren
Kathryn
Gillen
Helena Rubinstein
Nuevo Club
Pote
Rolfs
Amarilg
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