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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1940

Page

2

Ruth Billingslea Honored At Linen Shower In Terrell

Miss Ruth Billingslea, bride elect of Clark Wagner, was feted with a linen shower at Miss Jacolin Terrell’s Terrell home. Hostesses were Miss Terrell and Miss Evelyn Gibson. white chrysanthemums and a towel prize highlighted the event with guests including Mrs. W. EF. Billingslea and Virginia Lauder.

Ruth Billingslea Clark Wagner Jacolin Terrell Bia Belleview Street Terrell Evelyn Gibson W. EF. Billingslea Virginia Lauder Miss Billingstea Ruth Clark Mesdamnes Robert Poole Loyd Thompson Fred Wagner Howard Scott H. E. Billingstea C. W. Terrell Joan Wright Norma Schneider Jeanette Donaldson Lauder Virginia Ann Peters Eugene Fleming C. G. Clayton

Bright Spots In The News Tap Remedies For Water Spots

The editor reports three home remedies to remove water spots from a Duncan Phyfe walnut table top. Suggestions include pumice and linseed oil, a commercial furniture polish, and rubbing alcohol with grain-aligned polishing. The column notes many readers offering tips and asks readers to try and report results.

Duncan Phyfe L. B. White Ivy Amarillo

Amaryllis Club Bridge Party At Mrs Proffer Home

Mrs N M Proffer hosted a bridge and forty two evening for the Amaryllis Club at her Pleasant Valley home with attendees including Mrs Pred Gear, Margaret Spencer, Susie Cole, Ann Chamberlain, Bertha Lawrence, Bertha Gowdy, Vivian Morris, J R Christal, Edith Lewis, Wanda Faye Gear and the hostess. The next gathering is set for Mrs Lewis at 412 B East Seventh Avenue.

N. M. Proffer Amaryllis Club Pleasant Valley Mesdames Pred Gear Margaret Spencer Susie Cole Ann Chamberlain Bertha Lawrence Bertha Gowdy Vivian Morris J. R. Christal Edith Lewis Wanda Faye Gear Lewis East Seventh Avenue

Wolflin PTA Hosts Two Day Rummage Sale

The Wolflin Elementary PTA invites the public to a rummage sale today and tomorrow at 621 East Fourth Avenue. Proceeds support PTA activities and student programs.

Wolflin PT Unit Fourth Avenue Wolflin Parent-Teacher Association East Fourth Avenue

Coffee Pot Cleaning Tips for Percolators

Use a small brush to clean the stem and spout of percolators. Thorough cleaning of the pot is essential for good coffee.

Mrs. Doyle White Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs. Doyle L. White was honored at a surprise birthday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clark McCully on Lipscomb Street. Guests gathered before her arrival to sing, with dark red and white chrysanthemums decorating the home.

Doyle L. White Clark McCully Lipscomb Street Clyde Romine Tony Bowles Ionoree Messrs. and Mesdames White John Macke Evan Burleson Bowles Allie Berry Pat Romine McCully Patsy Lou Romine Betty June McCully Billie McCully Chloie Shores Elma Pullington Dell Shores Goodnight Alice Bush Frank Crow Carpenteria Calif

Mrs W J Pearson Honored At Shower In T Love Home

Mrs. W J Pearson was honored at a recent shower in the home of Mrs. Troy Love 1745 East Ninth Avenue. Guests and helpers included Mesdames J L Williamson W C Alexander John Mitchell and others. First prize winners were Mrs Clark Bryant and Mrs H C Russell with Thanksgiving themed decorations and gifts from several named contributors.

W. J. Pearson Troy Love East Ninth Avenue Love J. L. Williamson W. C. Alexander John Mitchell Clark Bryant H. C. Russell W. B Weddington Bryant Russell Bill Pace Earl Blaisdell Clyde Walker Harvey McGehee Mitchell Wicker W. B. Ford Gladys Wicker O. M. McCaffree R. J. Gruver Carl Bassett Callie Hastings Mesdames D. Lee Master Bert Felter Albert Holick Joe Caddick George Ficke Ruby Yeary Floydada

Careful Glass Cleaning and Temperature Tips

Wash glassware in mild soapy suds with a small brush to reach indentations. Rinse in clear water and dry with a lintless cloth. Use suds and rinse at the same mild temperature and avoid hot water to prevent damage.

Beauty Shop Jitters Can Be Calmed

Advice for salon patrons on making beauty visits calmer and more efficient. Read or knit during the appointment, avoid long personal conversations, be punctual, and let polish and hairdrying finish fully before leaving.

Red Cross

Pan-American Theme Featured At Open Forum Club Session

The Open Forum Club met in Miss Lilly Larsen’s studio at 1223 Polk Street for a Pan-American themed musical program Tuesday night. Hosts Miss Jo Johnston nd and Ernestine Osborne led a lineup including Miss Jewel Ellis John Reynolds Mrs Tennie Morris and Miss Larsen with many members and guests in attendance.

Open Forum Club Miss Lilly Larsen Polk Street Jo Johnston Ernestine Osborne Jewel Ellis John Reynolds Tennie Morris Miss Larsen Teve Mesdames Emily Hall Mattie Duke F. C. Quarles Grace Foreman Viola Franklin Mary Alice Scott Mabel Vore Georgia Kirkman Mary Evans Betty Crawford

Pupils of Mrs Crudgington To Play in Recital Saturday

Mrs Leta Crudgington presents her piano pupils in a varied program Saturday night at 7 30 o clock in Myers Music Mart. The lineup includes Newman Boxwell Nancy Boxwell Joan Thrasher Don Winn Charlie Steed Patsy Moore Patricia Thomas Bill McCue Robert Frost L B Thomas Mac Richey Alsebrook Kemper McCue Tryne Floyd Barbara Boxwell Daphine Martin LeLois Utterback Elizabeth Covey.

Leta Crudgington Myers Music Mart Newman Boxwell Nancy Boxwell Joan Thrasher Don Winn Charlie Steed Patsy Moore Patricia Thomas Bill McCue Robert Frost L. B. Thomas Mac Richey Alsebrook Kemper McCue Tryne Floyd Barbara Boxwell Daphine Martin LeLois Utterback Elizabeth Covey

Linoleum Shelf Cover Advice for Kitchens

A brief tip suggests covering kitchen shelves with linoleum to match the floor. Cement the coverage, then apply two to three coats of wax and rub between coats to keep dust and dirt away.

Shower Honors Bride Mrs. Bert Easley in Postnuptial Event

A postnuptial shower for Mrs. Bert Easley former Margie Crawford was hosted at Mrs. O. L. Nix home. Guests included Mesdames C. G. Blackwell E. P. Jones O. L. Campbell L. W. McCord J. C. Baker Lee Osborn and Misses Ruby Crawford Alvida Nix Carol Jean McCord Lillian Quine of Stratford Mrs. W. W. Nix of Borger plus hostesses Clois Nix and Thelma Warnecke. Gifts from several friends were noted.

Bert Easley Margie Crawford O. L. Nix C. G. Blackwell P. Jones O. L. Campbell L. W. McCord J. C. Baker Lee Osborn Victor Smith R. L. Jones Ruby Crawford Alvida Nix Carol Jean McCord Lillian

Stephens and Ritchie Family Take California Tour

Ma and Mrs. Stephens and Mrs. Ritchie completed a two week travel circuit through California including the Petrified Forest Painted Desert Boulder Dam Sequoia National Park and cities such as Lindsay Roseville Sacramento San Francisco Los Angeles and Long Beach. They visited relatives in Gallup New Mexico and Roswell New Mexico. Mrs Wesley Red mother of Mrs Stephens underwent a major operation in Oklahoma City and has since opened a beauty shop at 2017 Harrison Street in Amarillo.

Leonard Leslie Stephens Stephens H. S. Ritchie California Petrified Forest Painted Desert Boulder Dam Lindsay Calif Roy Lowe Roseville A. A. Lowe Sequoia National Park Sacramento San Francisco Los Angeles Long Beach

Leftover Vegetables Light Snack

Marinate left over cooked vegetables in French dressing. Scoop pulp from ripe tomatoes and fill with marinated vegetables. Top with cottage cheese and sprinkle chopped parsley. Serve on crisp lettuce leaves.

Mrs Howard Lauder Pupils to Perform Recital Sunday

Pupils of Mrs Howard Lauder will be presented in recital at Myers Music Mart at 4 o clock Sunday afternoon.

Howard Lauder Myers Music Mart

Fire and the Wood review at The Book Sellar

Miss Lucile Spoonts reviews R C Hutchinson’s new novel The Fire and the Wood at 8 tonight as part of a Girl Scouts sponsored event. The plot centers on an Aryan girl and a Jewish doctor during early Nazi era turmoil, described as gripping and poignant.

R. C Hutchinson

Sewing Clubs Highlight Afternoon Quilting Meetings

The Double H Club gathered at Mrs. Gene McGough’s home for a quilting session with refreshments. Attendees included Mesdames Tate Cantrell Pierot Wilson Shannon Trimble Roberts Huddleston Graham and the hostess. The Jolly Stitchers met at Mrs. Bills home with Pollyanna gifts and refreshments. Attendees were Godfrey Bills Kemp Lemas ter Rogers and Walker. others absent due to illness. The Jolly Stitchers plan an all day meeting next Thursday at Mrs Lemaster’s home.

Hetrick Auctionettes Bridge Club C. A. Hetrick, Jr South Pierce Street R. L. Bennett B. FE. Lusk L. W. Blenis Mesdames W H. Boydston T. M. Cumbie C. M. Rhoads W. D Double H Club Gene McGough Jess Tate B. A. Cantrell L. H. Pierot O. E. Wilson Bob Shannon F. P. Trimble Bill Roberts Neal Huddleston Lawrence Graham Jolly Stitchers W. W. Kemp Jolly Stitchers Club Cc. C. Bills North Grant Street H. E. Godfrey Bills Kemp Virgil Lemaster L. B. Rogers von Walker Lemaster East Ninth Avenue

Happy Hour Sewing Club Formed At Tisdal Home

The new sewing club named Happy Hour met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Jesse Tisdal's home. Members include Mesdames C. Westcoat Johnny Fonti Alvin Webb Rufus McDowal Raymond Inman S E Inman A A Vaught Tisdal and Wims.

Happy Hour Jesse Tisdal Mesdames C. Westcoat Johnny Fonti Alvin Webb Rufus McDowal Raymond Inman S. E. Inman A. A. Vaught Tisdal Wims

Geauga County Emerges as Maple Product Leader

Geauga County Ohio ranks among top maple regions with annual income around 200000 dollars. Local producers showcase syrup output and economic impact boosting regional identity and jobs.

Geauga County Ohio

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