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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1947
Page
7
Installing officers of Amarillo Chapter 787 Order of the Eastern Star will honor the worthy matron and worthy patron Mr and Mrs F B Abernathy at a 25th wedding anniversary reception Sunday from 4 to 7 PM at the home of Dr and Mrs George T Royse 2024 Ong.
First Baptist Church Amoma class installed new officers in a ceremony in the church parlor. Mrs. J. W. Phillips led as president with Mrs. Curtis Claiborne and Mrs. George Ross as vice presidents, and Mrs. M. D. Cox as recruiting chair. Thirty five members attended with three guests.
The Pleasant Valley Christian Church Woman's Council met yesterday afternoon for a business session. Mrs. Ernest Gibson led a devotional on Love while Mrs. Jack Jerman presided over discussions. A report on the Amarillo Council of Church Women was given by Mrs. Willis and a financial project was introduced by Mrs. Armstrong. The next meeting is set for Oct. 16 at 2 PM.
Assistant Coach T G Hull led a Sandie Mothers Club program on health angles at Mrs A G Attebury’s home. Two musical readings by Mrs Mabel LoRelle framed the meeting with hostesses Mrs Bill Farmer and Mrs J S Gaines. The next gathering is set for October 16 at Mrs G B Hamilton’s home.
Friendly Neighbor Club members gathered at 1402 West Eleventh to hear pianist Delia Ann Rud dick perform. Refreshments were served to ten ladies and a guest, with plans for a future meeting October 16 at 110 North Maryland.
Temple Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Union met yesterday afternoon at 700 North Taylor. Mrs. W. C. Bryant directed a discussion on Things We Should Know as Officers and Members of WMU. Next meeting will be Thursday at 2 PM in the home of Mrs. Roy Brinson.
Members of the Amarillo Branch American Association of University Women held the organization meeting at the home of Mrs. H. D. Man at 2018 Ong. Mrs. Man, the chairwoman, led discussions on yearlong program plans while refreshments were served to a list of members including Mesdames Hooker, Stevenson, Campbell, Whitney, Huenergardt, Mahan, Pope, Townsend, Sloss, Owen, and Dougherty.
Esther McCrory Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual constitution program during an Amarillo College assembly. Members sang America, saluted the flag, and Regent Rolla V. Cartwright introduced guest speaker Sterling Kenney who discussed the era of the Constitution and its global relevance.
Local delegates returned last evening from the 2nd annual rally of the Navy Mothers Club of Texas held at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas. Representing the Amarillo organization were Mrs. J. B. Raymond commander, Mrs. H. J. Pankratz, Mrs. M. E. Jordan, Mrs. Anna M. Small and Mrs. C. R. Kreutziger.
Sunshine Breakfast Club enjoyed a morning gathering in Hereford hosted by Mrs. Dudley Green at the Savoy Hotel. Dahlias furnished the dining room decor while Pollyanna gifts were exchanged among members including Mrs. Vaughn Allen and guests Mrs. Ben Burk and Mrs. Virginia Lookingbill.
Social calendar lists Pauline Moore Circle of the First Baptist Church gathering at 6 30 PM and a Jam Jar dance and party at the YWCA at 7 30 PM tonight.
Rummage sale sponsored by Circles 13 and 14 of Polk Street Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service at Ford Fruit Market East Tenth. Amarillo Public Library hosts a story hour for children at 3. Co Ed Club at the YMCA meets at 8 30.
Mrs. T. J. Hull hosted the Mystic Weavers Needle Club yesterday afternoon at 1532 Parker. Members enjoyed needlework and a business discussion led by vice-president Mrs. J. F. Reynolds, which set Oct. 16 party plans at Mrs. Fred Madison’s home.
Mrs. E C Brown hosted the Beryl Needle Club at her Polk street residence with dame W F Davis Frank Gordon W E Hill Howard Ogle I W Smith H B Guy W D Biestle and guest Mrs Bob Roberts of Colorado Springs in attendance. The group planned a 1 30 o clock continuation at Mrs W F Davis home 801 B Pierce.
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