Delphene Nixon and France Honored at Reception
Woman's Page notes Delphene Nixon and France honored at a social reception. It mentions the Leroy Millers hosting an annual football party for about 50 Amarillo guests after a game in Pampa, with Lub bock hosts the following day by the M T Johnsons. We also learn of a 20th wedding anniversary celebration at the Herring Hotel. Also detailed is a Christmas fruit cake drive for Camp Upton using large quantities of flour, fruit, and spices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Millers
Amarillo
Pampa
Leroy Miller
Lubbock
M.T. Johnsons
Miller
Mrs. Miller
Herring Hotel
Mrs. Johnson
Camp Upton
Amoma Class Prepares Thanksgiving Gift Basket for Needy Family
The First Baptist Amoma class gathered Tuesday at Mrs. A P Puller’s home to assemble a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family. A separate evening reception at Miss Dana Pursley’s home honored Delphene Nixon and fiancé Lewis Bock prior to their Saturday wedding at Central Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amoma
First Baptist Amoma
A. P. Puller
Jackson Street
Mesdames R
Delphene Nixon
Lewis P. Bock
Wilbur Bynum
Dana Pursley
Milam Street
Central Presbyterian Church
Bynum
H.L. Bock
Miss Pursley
Irene Wilson
Calendar of local club meetings and events
Tonight and Thursday lists show dates and venues for groups including A A U W Federation Club Room meetings at 8 and 6 o'clock, Beta Sigma Phi at Federation Club Room, Rainbow for Girls at 5241 Taylor Street, Alumnae Alpha Beta Sorority at 1922 Fillmore Street, Panhandle Court 125 Ben Hur Life Association, and Tree Dance at I O O F Hall 312 East Fifth Avenue from 4 30 to midnight. First Baptist Philathea Class business meeting led by Mrs T T Davis at 4244 West Fifteenth Avenue at 2 40 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Federation Club
Rooma
Panhandle Court
Ben Hur Life Association
East Fifth Avenue
First Baptist Philathea
Mre
T T. Davis
West
Fifteenth Avenue
Open Forum Dinners Enjoy Thanksgiving at First Christian Church
An Open Forum Thanksgiving dinner was held last night in the Fellowship Hall of the First Christian Church. Mrs Emily Hall acted as toastmaster with rhymed remarks, readings by Mrs Velda Bangs, performances by Miss Eunice Castleman and group songs with Miss Katherine Daniel at the piano, and decor themed in Thanksgiving motifs. Attendees included Mesdames Larney Barnes Tom Currie G B Reed Louise Ummel Mavis Utterback and Misses Daniel Mabel Gore plus many members and officers such as Frances Annis Eunice Jessie Castleman Flossie Davis Mary Evans Viola Franklin Grace Foreman Jo Johnston Florence Newsom Mary Alice Scott Elizabeth Green and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Open Forum
Chich
Fellowship Hall
First Christian Church
Emily Hall
Walter D. Nesbit
Velda Bangs Coffee
Kilmer
Friml
Eunice Castleman
Katherine Daniel
Hernes
Mesdames Larney Barnes
Tom Currie
G. B. Reed
Louise Ummel
Mavis Utterback
Daniel
Mabel Gore
Frances Annis
Eunice
Jessie Castleman
Flossie Davis
Mary Evans
Viola Franklin
Grace Foreman
Jo Johnston
Florence Newsom
Mary Alice Scott
Elizabeth Green
Mesdames Coffee
Mattie Duke
Carrie C. Hood
Hall
Martha Ogles
George Parr
Corabelle Parsons
Erma Rhodes
Reta Swan
W. D. Westhay
Duchess of Windsor favors tummy emphasis in dress
New York reports the Duchess of Windsor approved Mainbocher talk on seven costumes worn in America with front draperies described as tummy emphasis. The trend, linked to Washington and New York outfits, may influence spring styles as many women seek streamline fits. The MacDowell Club plans a December 4 meeting at Mrs. D. L. Southern’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Duchess of Windsor
Mainbocher
Maiinbocher
Washington
Baltimore
MacDowell Club
D. L. Southern
Fade Your Freckles with Mercolized Wax Cream Ad
An advertisement touts Mercolized Wax Cream to lighten freckles and suntanned skin by shedding surface skin in tiny particles. It claims a fairer underskin and urges regular use. Also promotes Saxolite Astringent for tight skin and oil reduction and Tarkroot Beauty Mask as a soothing facial remedy.
Reception Honors Mr and Mrs Jim Blossom in Amarillo
Mr and Mrs Jim Blossom were honored at an informal home reception hosted by Mr and Mrs John Wills at 100 Carolina Street. The couple wed last Wednesday at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and will soon travel for a wedding trip to Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wills
Carolina Street
Jim Blossom
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Fort Worth
Blossom
Amarillo
Uss. Albemarle
Richmond
Ray Blossom
Maryland Street
Amarillo High School
Clack Radio Company
Amarillo Business College
I. T. Company
Bill Merriman
Gene Vineyard
Patricia J. Wells
George Groves
M. H. Clark
Mae «Grego
G. I
Mre
W. T. Zinn
Fl Paso
Rainbow Girls Assembly Plans Evening Meeting
Amarillo Assembly No. 19 of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls will hold a special meeting at the Masonic Hall for Masons and Eastern Star members. A patriotic program starts at 7 30 with Judge F C Nelson speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Order of the Rainbow
Masonic Hall
Order of the Eastern Star
F. C. Nelson
Pampa
Nell Matthews
Ruth Glass
Vera Kennedy
Texas
Virginia Vogel
FE. R. Glass
W. P. Mathews
Palo Duro Assembly
Newcomers Club Hosts Luncheon and Bridge
The Newcomers Club met for a turkey luncheon and bridge on Monday at Schneider's with 50 members present. Mrs. W. M. Stidham led the business session which approved making Monday a regular bridge day and forming a dance committee for the holiday season. Florence Welter, the club director, and officers Stidham Muse Wilmeth compiled a yearbook. High scores went to Mrs. Odell Muse and Wilmeth. Hostesses included Stidham Robinson Hill Wilmeth and Muse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneider's
W. M. Stidham
Florence Welter
Mesdames Stidham
J. T. Muse
Leon Wilmeth
Charles W. Odell
Muse
Wilmeth
H. C Robinson
Henry S. Hill
Birthday Celebrations Highlight Five-Year-Old Jo Evelyn Trowbridge
A Tuesday birthday party for five year old Jo Evelyn Trowbridge was hosted by her parents at 513 North East Third Avenue Tee cream. Guests enjoyed a candle decorated cake and warm greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Evelyn Trowbridge
Jo Trowbridge
North East Third Avenue
Sewing Clubs Elect New Officers At Phillips Home
The Stitch Arts Club met at 100 North Lamar Street with Mrs. R. S. Phillips hosting. Mrs. Jacque West was elected president and Mrs. M. K. Newton reporter, gifts drawn, Thanksgiving refreshments served. Next meeting set for 1 PM December 3 at Mrs. West's 1401 Van Buren Street. The Sew and Sew Club postoned its next meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Phillips
Stitch Arts Club
North Lamar Street
Jacque West
M. K. Newton
W. D. Anderson
H. Connell
Durwood Savage
Hughey Terry Pando
West
Newton
Legion Auxiliary Meets at Legion Hut This Week
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday night at the Legion Hut with Mrs. Fred DeCoster presiding. Reports on Entertainment, Child Welfare, and Gold Star Mother activities were given. Mrs. Henry Pond audited the books for the past year. The Red Cross group reported the blue and gold afghan near completion. A plains association and 18th district Dalhart meeting report was shared. Mrs. Howard Blackburn and Mrs. Ethel Hudson have improved after illness, per Mrs. Grace Hodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hut
Fred DeCoster
Henry Pond
Red Cross
Legion
Plains Association
Dalhart
Howard Blackburn
Ethel Hudson
Grace Hodge
18Th District
Junior Club Plans for Holidays
The Junior Business Women's Club held a meeting at the Capitol Hotel with Lucretia Wilson presiding. Allyne Whelchel introduced performers Mary Katherine Utterback and Mrs. W. L. Hickerson who sang with accompaniment, and readings and talks followed by minutes and a brief business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucretia Wilson
Capitol Hotel
Allyne Whelchel
Mary Katherine Utterback
W. L. Hickerson
Burr Shane
Sherman Wenger
Berryidene Lynn
Johnny Louise Blankenship
Janice Lessing
Mary Clark
Billy Bess Thomas
Frances Burkhalter
Elizabeth Brunson
Bervidene Lynn
Ann McDonald
Evelyn Rose
Inetta Tipps
Joyce Peet
Juanita McCracken
Ethel Hicks
Betty Flnk
Ann Reynolds
Ellinor Atwood
River Road Clubwomen Meet In Home of Mrs Breeding
River Road Home Demonstration Club met Monday afternoon in the home of Mrs B B Breeding. Mrs W D Irby gave the opening Covey, Maurice Doke, Baxter De Grassi and Bill Kinleben. Gifts were sent by Myles Mathers, Adele Sherrill and Sandra Jean Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Road
River Road Home Demonstration Club
B. B Breeding
W. D. Irby
Plan To Organize U s at Amarillo College Y M C A
Harold Nichols announces plans to form an Amarillo College Y M C A and Y W C A groups opening in the second semester. Fred Miller, area student Y M C A secretary from St. Louis, interviews students to help organize the new group. Nichols cites holiday season as delaying kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo College
Harold Nichols
Great Plains
Fred Miller
St. Louis
Amarillo
Nichols
Amarillo Chief Cooper Named District Fire Co ordinator
Amarillo fire chief George B. Cooper has been appointed district co ordinator of fire defense in Texas. The No 1 district covers 24 Panhandle counties with 36 fire departments. Assisted by B O Handley of Wellington and P Frank Hicks of Canyon, Cooper awaits duties from Civilian Defense offices in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Cooper
Amarillo
Texas
Panhandle
Marvin Hall
George C. Hawley
Austin
Cooper
B. O. Handley
Wellington
P. Frank Hicks
Canyon
Washington, D. C
WPA Rolls Slashed In Harvest Season
The Works Progress Administration cut its rolls from 4700 to 1700 in 20 counties as harvest relief ended. More than 3000 workers were released for private employment, with women making up most of the remaining on the rolls while men found private jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Meredith
Works Progress Administration
Co-Ed Group Plans Social Discussion in Amarillo YMCA
The Amarillo YMCA Co-Ed group announces a Saturday night session on Recreation or Wreck reaction as part of a Modern Social Problems series. Harold Nichols executive secretary announced Nell Matthews will lead the discussion on the leisure time problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Y. M. C. A
Harold Nichols
Nell Matthews
Thanksgiving for Democracy and Council Reports
Mrs. Ben Cracraft delivered a council report and plans were made for a Christmas party on December 17 at the home of Mrs. James Gwyn. Mrs. Maloney reported her trip to the state home demonstration convention at Beaumont with a roster of attending members. Berry pickers called up in London to assist in blackberry harvest for jam and bottling, with berries turned over to local cooperative preserving centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Cracraft
James Gwyn
Maloney
Beaumont
Mesdames B. B. Breeding
G. L. Cline
R. 8
Connellee
M. L. Carter
Cracraft
W. J. Fulton
J. L. Glasgow, Irby
P. Jones
T. J. Maloney
W. H. Pondet
J. M. Wilson
Gwyn V
London
U.P
Dear Ethel Letter Praises LaChoy Recipes
A reader writes from Detroit asking LaChoy to send their free recipe book Art and Secrets of Chinese Cookery. The note extols Chinese dishes as easy to make and popular with the men, mentioning LaChoy Bean Sprouts Soy Sauce and Chow Mein Noodles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
Jack
LaChoy, Dept. M
Detroit
Union Thanksgiving Service at First Baptist Church Amarillo
The Amarillo Thanksgiving observance opens tonight at 7:30 PM at First Baptist Church with Dr. Farl G. Hamiett of Polk Street Methodist presiding. Ministers from all denominations assist. Bishop Cecil Seaman presides. Fr. Thomas J. Drury offers invocation. Rabbi Arthur Bluhm reads scripture. choir sings “Praise Ye the Lord.” Local officials and pastors deliver prayers. city and county schools close Thursday and Friday. a later Amarillo Pampa football game draws a capacity crowd with a Santa Fe special train scheduled for 12:30 from Amarillo arriving in Pampa at 1:30. kickoff at 2:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Amarillo
First Baptist Church
Farl G. Hamiett
Polk Street Methodist Church
EF. Cecil Seaman
Amarillo Episcopal Diocese
Thomas J. Drury
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Arthur Bluhm
Temple B'nai Israel
Pampa
Santa Fe
Rosy King Takes Over As Amarillo Park Meters Supervisor
Frank Rosy King, veteran Polk Street patrolman and longtime Amarillo officer, becomes supervisor of parking meters. Lloyd Lyons moves from Randall County deputy sheriff to King's Polk Street beat. More than 100 pay-as-you-go meters arrived, with 700 more planned, tested today with Karpark engineer. King joined the force Feb 26 1927 after earlier work as electrical inspector and Detroit engineer. family moved to Amarillo for children’s health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank “Rosy” King
Polk Street
Amarillo
Lloyd Lyons
Randall County
Fillmore Street
King’s Beat
Rosy
Karpark Corporation
Washington, D. C
Cleveland
Prio
King
Detroit
Hi Y Boys Visit Pampa High School
Four members of Amarillo High School Hi Y visited Pampa last night to conduct induction ceremonies for the newly reorganized Pampa Hi Y group. Harold Nichols, Amarillo YMCA secretary, accompanied them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo High School
Hi-Y
Pampa
Harold Nichols
Amarillo Y. M. C. A
Also Mentioned on This Page
France
Delphene and
Lewis
Anna Rachel Case
Ruth Bailey
Wiliia Neely Howard Nelson
Corbin Douthit
Lenore Hawkins
R S Holmes
Rex Jasper
Bill Lovan
Wilma Kloster
George Reubenstahl
Foster Mueller
Frances Real
Tommie Shelton J Ho Smith
Bertie Wieland
O. N Spung
Tom Reams
Marshall Dorman
Red Holmes
Curtis Benton
Lewis Foxhall
Donald Fish
Gene Dwight
Frank Brown
Richard Bock
Marilyn Harall
Amanda Mims
Charlene Mead
Wada Wood
Brady McCoy
H. L. Bock
Wild Rose
Wild Rose Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Kay.sons Hix
Miers
West 7Th Ave
White & Kirk
Laura Wheeler
Amarilla Globe
Neediecrat
Eighth Avenue
Order of Rainbow For Girls
Taylor Street
Alpha Beta Sojority
Beverly Prescott
Orlock
Landscaping Service
Stewart
Tyler
Nursery & Floral CO
Djelma Smith
Virginia Pitt
Fred Hatley
Fast Thirty-ninth Avenue
Pete Exposito
Ronald Jacobs
Thomas Pitt
Lee Cates
Mesdames Hutch Pitt
Lee Cates Exposito
Ronald Jacobbs
Herman Smith
Buca Shiiehler
T. OH. Weatherly
Oleta Schleiter
Minnesow
William Wood Durham
W. N. Durham, Jr
Durham
Western Street
Karla Kay Hutton
Celia Faye Creamer
Christine Moore
Bobby
Vanbstl Wong
Apo Hleer
U's
Ethel
Bellin
Herbert Drug Store
Maxor Drug Stores
Kirk Drug Store
Pool Drug Stores
Rosy King
Episcopal Church of England
Oxford
England
Spurgeon
Moody
John Locke
Josephus
Whiston
Wilkinson
Phillips
Butler
Lomax
de Lamartine
Egypt
Parker
Ringling Bros
Ringland Bros
Bagster
America
Wright
Smith
Hackett
Vicar of Wakefield
Burnett
Israel
Petrie
Lord Byrion
Mary Byron
Disraeli
Heath
Gladstone
Drew
James
Howe
Hergsheimer
Conrad
Kipling
Lawrence
Caine
Tarkington
Cable
Drummond
Rawlinson
Congress Hotel
Court House
Tae Ay
Globe-News
M Capitol
Ginger Rogers
Tom, Dick and
Harry
Alan Marshall
Burgess Meredith
George Murphy
Gene
Mexico Way
Cotry
Raerico van
Smiley Burnette
Fay McKenzie
Harold Huber
Sidney Blackmer
Rex
Andy Clyde
Andy” “King of
The
Texas Rangers
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