This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1940
Page
3
The calendar lists open forums and club meetings at multiple venues in Amarillo including Polk Street, Taylor Street, and Harrison Street. Activities cover Beta Sigma Phi, American Legion Auxiliary, YMCA or church groups, sewing clubs, bridge clubs, and church circles with varied start times through the week.
Mrs J W Sanders will lead the Travel Study Club when it meets Friday afternoon at 2 30 o clock in the home of Mrs T H Campbell 2800 Ong Street Hostesses are Mrs B L Shaw and Mrs J R Rominger The discussion will be led by Mesdames W N Stokes W B Allen and T J Page.
Mrs. Roy Diven entertained Alpha Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi with games and gifts for Mrs. Marion Rosenwald who departs for Chicago today to make her home. Also honored was Mrs. Dea McLain. attendees included Misses Juanita Simmons Marion Gross Polly Bilgin Joyce Harvey Kay Gorman Helen McCabe Edith Plunk Lois Smith and Mesdames Janareed Scott Virginia Leigh Rogers Rosamond Kuntz. Guests included Mrs. Dea Caldwell Mrs. Lola Stewart Mrs. Don Thoen Mrs. Ella Smith and Corella Marian Diven. Gifts were sent by Marie Ellen Folts Mary Kay Utterback Bess Goodman Inez Hough and Mrs Grady Nobles.
Miss Bernice Arnold, who will wed Zed Cashier Jr., received a bathroom and linen shower hosted at the Petersen home. Daughters of the hosts and numerous friends attended, with gifts displayed around a dollhouse honeymoon scene and a Santa Fe train tableau. The event featured readings, a witty toast, and elaborate floral and table decor as family members poured coffee and offered thanks.
Miss Katie Heket and Frank Morris of Joplin were married in a single ring ceremony at First Baptist Church. Dr J Howard Williams officiated as vows were spoken in candlelight with decorative palms and chrysanthemums. The bride wore a desert rose crepe dress with lace trim and a brown suede hat. bridesmaid Miss Virginia Bussey wore powder blue. After a reception hosted by Mr and Mrs A F Heket, the couple left for a western wedding trip and will reside at Alamo Apartments, Joplin.
Miss Clark led a Philharmonic Club session at Amarillo College of Music detailing Stephen Foster 1850 to 1870 life and works. A dramatized past featuring Mrs. Wayne O Keefe and a chorus performed pieces like Old Folks at Home and My Old Kentucky Home with soprano solos and a string ensemble.
Methodist women across several churches observe the Week of Prayer with meetings at Buchanan Street and Tenth Avenue churches. Luncheons and programs are planned, with offerings supporting Scarritt College. The Fidelis, Phila thea, and Woman's Council groups host gatherings and guest speakers.
The Co-Workers Class of Polk Street Methodist Church met at Mrs. J. R. Wiggins 818 Sunset Terrace for its regular monthly session. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. W. M. Patrick and Mrs. R. M. Ease. Mrs. G. C. Davis led with a prayer and two contests awarded to Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Jason Robberson. Light refreshments served to numerous members.
Supt. Charles M. Rogers of Amarillo City Schools outlined the year theme Children in a Democracy at the Amarillo Council of Parents and Teachers meeting at Central Junior High. He summarized findings from the National Congress of Parents and Teachers and noted the School Lunch Program starting November 14.
St Andrew's Episcopal Guild hosts a chicken pot pie covered dish luncheon at the Parish House on Wednesday at 12 o'clock. A regular meeting will follow.
Panhandle Court No. 125 of the Ben Hur Life Association will hold a regular session in the I O O F Hall Wednesday at 8 p.m. Dancing follows the meeting and non members may attend by guest card.
November brings monthly bridge and game parties at the Amarillo Country Club with a Thanksgiving dance on November 28 featuring Joe Buzze and his orchestra. Ladies hostesses rotate, bridge nights include November 16 and game night November 23. Other items note a New Sherwood drama review for the A A U W, Mrs. Olver’s upcoming dinner, Rose Bowl Tea Room weekly menus, and local notices.
The National and State Federation of Music Clubs opens a nationwide contest for meritorious American compositions across genres from songs to full orchestra. State contests run now through December 1, 1940 with winners forwarded to national judges in December and announced early next year. Awards include state and national recognition and radio performances. Open to native-born or naturalized Americans only with several class categories and time limits.
The Eighth District parent teacher bus to the Texas Congress convention in Dallas was canceled due to insufficient reservations. Delegates from Amarillo and other areas traveled by car, bringing 16 or more delegates from the district.
Blue Bonnet Needle Club meets Thursday at 2 00 PM at 2102 Harrison Street with each member bringing a hand embroidered towel. Friday Needle Club hosts at 2 55 PM by Mrs D M Coffee at 1612 Jackson Street. Entre Nous Club gathers Thursday at 2 PM in Cresney Tea Room with Mrs Thurman Gholston as hostess.
The Tau Lambda Chapter of the Delphian Society met Monday afternoon at the Federation Club Rooms to hear a biography titled The Life of John Henry Newman. Leader Mrs. Edwin Snook presided with assistance from Mesdames R D Fields James Foran J R Rushmer and W O Stephens. Additional attendees included Mesdames W A Hopkins Ben C Burkett J T Smith E W Robinson E M Frost Loyd E Roberson John J Conley E M Blackburn Jr Li Milam J B Landers O L Ho Lee Henderson and O K Clark as Fred Warren.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.