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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1950
Page
9
Dorothy Dix counsels a 29 year old college graduate toward patience in love, warning that a marriage of convenience risks disillusionment and heartache. She advises seeking a home via a housekeeper instead and delaying marriage until love naturally develops.
Miss Viola Hamilton of Denton associate professor of biology at Texas State College for Women spoke to Amarillo Garden Club on Wild Flowers of Texas using colored slides. The program was led by Mrs Berthelot with Christmas fruit cake sales reported as satisfactory and a Guest Day planned for December 18 featuring Rev Andres Delgato speaking on Christmas in Mexico.
Weaver Wess Spiller and Hugh Porter field with T. L. Bowles and the hostess will host a Christmas party at 8 o clock on December 21 at Mrs. T. L. Bowles home located at 4008 East Eleventh.
Wilson Parent-Teacher Association recently held a meeting in the school auditorium with Harold Ochsner as guest speaker on "Family Relation Court." Mrs. D. D. Raseco presided, and Mrs. Lynn Bennet introduced the speaker. Reports were given by several members and a choral reading plus three patriotic songs were performed by students and instructors.
The Speakers Institute Primero Chapter held its annual Thanksgiving dinner at the Federation Club House. Mrs. R. E. Gatlin led a sing song to open the program, followed by entertaining games and contests directed by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gaither. Attendees included G. D. Kendall, Paul Gaither, J. N. Flower, Fist Ansley, Ben Ratliff, R. E. Gatlin, W. E. Curry, W. E. Hancock, L. J. Vogel, B. F. Riggs, Henry Cusick, W. A. Jenkins, J. Bush, R. A. DeFee, J. E. Whatley, Bob Huffett, Mack Forrester, W. A. Meyers, Fred Fogel, S. D. Barrier, Roy Hadley, Albert L. Randall, Dr. and Mrs. G. Welton Gress, Mrs. W. C. Cobilitz and Mrs. FE. W. Cain.
Gene Campbell performed a cello solo Berceuse by Goddard at a Polk Street Methodist Church Co-Workers Class luncheon. Shirley Foster accompanied him. Mrs. Loren Young gave the invocation and Mrs. Jason Robberson presided over business. About 75 members attended and planned a Christmas basket for a needy family. Next meeting December 11 with executive board at 10:30, committees at 11, luncheon at noon.
Woman's Missionary Society of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church schedules a bake sale on Wednesday at Furr Food No 6 418 North Filmore to raise funds for the church building project.
Grand International Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers held its annual Thanksgiving banquet at IOOF Hall. Guests from Chicago and local dignitaries attended, honoring 78th birthday of G. D. Curry as part of year end celebrations with music, skits, and harvest decor.
The Twentieth Century Culture Club met yesterday in Mrs. R. E. Abbott’s home at 3706 Fountain with the theme Religion. Members shared favorite scriptures, heard Mrs. C. T. Hook discuss Poetry of the Bible, and songs by Mrs. W. L. Hickerson with piano by Mrs. W. Bion Moore. Roy Doche led business as president. Tom B. Spillar named federation representative. Attendees included Harrell Bailey, Townsend Douglas, Charles Hook, H. B. Jordan, A. B. Kirby, E. G. Powell, V. Rentfro, J. P. Vanderslice, John Barbee, Glen Askew, J. H. Nichols, the hostess, and Mrs. C. F. Oldham of Martinsville Ind. The next session is set for Dec 4 at 2 p.m. in Mrs. V. L. Hickerson’s home.
River Road School plans a 7 45 P M Thanksgiving program by first through fourth grades featuring two plays Mother Goose and The First Thanksgiving plus readings and solos. Public invited.
The Philharmonic Club met at Mrs. P. B. Higgs home on Julian Street yesterday afternoon. American Indian Music and Ed ward MacDowell were featured with performances by Mrs. Frank Scott, Mrs. Howard Boxwell, Mrs. Don Bowie, Mrs. L. V. Cook, Miss Higgs, and others. New members welcomed included Mesdames Ochsner Boyd Bates Truax and Dorsch. About 30 members and guests attended. A tea is planned for December 4 at the Federation Club House.
Dwight Morrow PTA hosts 7:30 PM activity. Chapter AI PEO led by Mrs Ernest Jacobs meets at 916 Travis at 7:30. San Jacinto Rebekah Lodge 145 convenes at Rebekah Hall 2807142 West Sixth at 7:30. Amarillo Rebekah Lodge 222 holds Thanksgiving dinner at IOOF Hall at 7. Letter Carriers Auxiliary 233 meets with Mrs Gine Lacing at 3502 Jackson at 8. Amarillo Chapter 787 Order of the Eastern Star at Khiva Temple 8. Carrie Willard Circle First Presbyterian Westminster Room 8. American Legion Auxiliary at Legion Home 8.
A Wednesday listing notes Morning Circle at Washington Avenue Christian Church at 9 30, Butterfly Club and several bake sales by area groups at multiple locations, plus meetings of Cicle 9, Thimbie Club, Friendly Few Club, Woman's Society of Christian Service, and 4-H Girls' Club. Evening activities include Westminster Fellowship supper and Rainbow for Girls at Khiva Temple.
Miss Pauline Lakey, Potter County home demonstration agent, led a cooking discussion at Ghizmeau Home Demonstration Club yesterday afternoon at 3909 East Twelfth, in the home of Mrs. R. D. Barron. Attending were Mesdames Nay Hale Gene Finnimore Charles.
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