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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1938
Page
7
Mrs. E. T. Hallmark and Mrs. R. O. Stafford entertained with a mixed event at 2103 Pierce Street for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Peet. Guests joined from Hallmark and Stafford homes for games and gift displays, with many attendees sending gifts in absentia.
The Fidelis Class of Buchanan Street Methodist Church held an old fashioned party at Mrs. W B Stevens home 748 North Wilson. Prizes went to Mrs H E Hudspeth for oldest dress and to Mrs Stevens for most unusual costume. After a business meeting led by president Mrs B F McMahan the group sang hymns and heard the legend of the Holy Grail followed by violin accompaniment from Mrs Lars Ockander and a Swedish piece by Mrs Rosa Gold Davis. The spelling bee winner was Mrs Crist. The next meeting November 17 at 737 North Buchanan Street will be an all day sewing session for the December bazaar.
The Queen Esther Club held its Thanksgiving meeting at Mrs. L. B. Baker’s home 4246 West Twelfth Avenue with Mrs. Goldsmith Davis and Mrs. R. C. Neely as assistant hostesses. President A. F. Keirsey presided as talks by Mrs. Brune, Mrs. Lou Smith, and Mrs. W. R. Irvin were given. Contests awarded prizes to Keirsey, Bumpus, and Ashcraft. Guests included Lou Smith, Railsback, McAlister, Singleton, Gill, and Bumpus. many members attended.
Miss Blanche Sutton of Los Angeles, formerly of Amarillo, married E. W. Ratliff in a California ceremony at the Methodist Church in Alhambra. The couple will reside in Los Angeles. Mrs Ratliff is niece of Mrs H A Palmer of 905 Buchanan Street.
The Potter County Public Library will close this afternoon from 12 to 6 in observance of Armistice Day and reopen 4 to 9 this evening. Mrs Ruth Delzell librarian confirms the schedule.
The Social Calendar lists events including Child Study Club and Husbands' Party at Mes John F. Hill 1900 Harrison Street at 7 o'clock Catholic Daughters of America Cathedral Hall 7 45 o'clock and a Night Bridge Party at Amarillo Country Club 7 30 o'clock Rostessen Mesdames L V Cradit H T Neely and H R Budke Piano pupils of Miss Grace Hamilton recital in Polk Street Methodist Church parlor at 8 o'clock
Miss Allie Rhea Owen, retiring president, was the guest of honor at a breakfast in the Blackstone Hotel dining room. Guests included Misses Lorayne Duvall Catherine Coleman Katherine Griffin Lenora Hawkins June Gristy Clorene Norton Bert Fletcher and others, who presented a brown leather fitted bag as a farewell gift.
The S B A Drill Team hosted a surprise shower for Mrs FE A Baker during a Home Craft Club meeting hosted by Mrs Ida Twing at her 1701 Polk Street home. Refreshments were served to a long list of members and guests. The next meeting will be at Mrs Baker's home, 314 Georgia Street.
Parents attend Visitors Day for American Education Week at Wilson School. The PTA meeting opened with a violin solo by Elizabeth Tucker. Mrs W W Gibson spoke on The American School. Third grade pupils presented unit activity and the Music Department sang two original Wilson School songs. Mrs J Q Barnes presided. Mrs J C Daling elected delegate to the state convention in Lubbock.
Household hints describe using velvet to lift face powder from velvet gowns and cleaning pewter with whiting and water. It cautions against harsh cleansers and notes modern pewter resists tarnish. A quick marshmallow topping for meringue is baked until puffy and light brown.
Miss Anita McDowell hosted a waffle supper Wednesday evening for the Older Girls class of the San Jacinto Methodist Church Young People’s Department. Attendees included Annabell Gowdy Lois Arden Alice Ruth Arden Mrs Jack Coffee Cathryn Fry Oma Mae Jameson Mary Hazel Dixon Kathryn Baker Vivian Daniels Maralee Mason Mary Alice Andrews Mabel Stephenson Katharine Enochs Genelle Davis and the McDowell couple.
Miss Vera Mott daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Mott of 1605 Monroe Street and J L Caleb were united in marriage last night at Clovis The bride wore a wine colored dress with black accessories Miss Loise Elliott and Leo Carr accompanied the couple Mrs Caleb was graduated from Amarillo High School in 1937 Mr Caleb attended school in Oklahoma and is now with a construction company in Liberal Kansas The couple will be at home in Liberal this afternoon
A Girl Scout Leaders' Club meeting is set for Monday night at 7 30 at the Central Presbyterian Church. The session will cover upcoming troop activities and leadership plans.
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