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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1934
Page
5
Betty Mason hosted the Junior Harmony Club at her home at 1507 Monroe Street on Wednesday afternoon with Miss Helen Osgood as assistant hostess. The program featured piano pieces, readings, vocal and violin solos, and Miss Borgstrom won first place for an original composition titled A Spanish Sketch at the Tri-State Fair.
Mrs. G. M. Barkas hosted the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary at 1308 Monroe Street. The gathering featured a quilt-piecing session and a noon luncheon for Mesdames I. N. Burke guest G. K. Weaver W. L. Ottinger J. B. Lilli bridge W. S. Birge W. H. Patterson L. C. Stevens and the hostess. A business meeting is set for 8 p.m. at the American Legion Home to urge full attendance.
Multiple events listed at local venues including Wolflin School PTA meeting 8 9, Berman Class West Amarillo Christian Church 7 30, Alice Landergin PTA open house 7 30, Vota Vita First Baptist Church dinner 8, Delta Sigma Upsilon Roseland Ballroom 9 30, Amarillo Civic Chorus Amarillo College of Music 8, River Road PTA 8, Woodmen Circle W O W Hall 7 30, Junior Philharmonic Club 2, Eight and Forty Legion Auxiliary 9, Balladettes Amarillo College dance 9, Panhandle Dunning Teachers Club 3 30, Potter County Library Children Story Hour 10.
The Philathea Class of San Jacinto Baptist Church held an installation after a covered dish lunch with Rev. Ross A. Smith presiding. Officers installed include Mrs. J. B. Golightly teacher, Mrs. M. C. Elms president, Mrs. V. W. McEntire and others as vice presidents secretaries and group captains, with numerous members attending.
Olive Roberts Barton urges gradual exposure to literature for children starting around age ten. She lists foundational titles across fantasy, exploration, science, and geography, emphasizing diverse, engaging reads to cultivate lifelong taste and curiosity.
Mrs. W. D. Westbay spoke on The Constructive Force of the Parent-Teacher Association at Forest Hill Unit's meeting in the school building. The session opened with the Lord's Prayer, minutes were approved, and the finance committee reported. Plans were made for an October 26 program with ice cream and pies to raise funds. Pupils from fifth and sixth grades performed a program.
The Mary Martha Class of the Young People's Department of the First Baptist Church elected officers at a Monday evening meeting held at Mrs. R. P. Parcells home. Lola Bell Pipkin named president with Margaret Mott, Doris Billingslea, Hazel Duniven, Frances Jane Giles, Katherine Allen, and Alice Bridges filling other roles. group captains chosen include Leola Williams, Lois Crawford, Mary Lurvne Scott, Kathleen Gaut and Iris Westbay.
The Altar Society of Sacred Heart Cathedral will host a waffle supper at the Parish House 1110 Washington Street on Sunday from 5 to 8 PM. The public is invited to attend.
Velvet fabrics and printed velveteens broaden use beyond evening wraps to winter frocks and two piece outfits as London fashionables plan new season wardrobes.
The Amoma Class of First Baptist Church held an installation luncheon at the church Tuesday with new officers elected: Shaw president, Ryan first VP, Sullenger second VP, Risley third VP, Adams and Wilson secretaries, Curry treasurer, and Smith home department chair. Plans included autumn-theme flowers and place cards. Toasts honored teacher Radcliffe and both retiring and new officers.
The Balladettes and Palladors of Amarillo College will entertain with a dance in the college gymnasium Saturday night from 9 to 12. Music will be by Carlton Scales and his orchestra. Harmony Club luncheon attendees must call Mrs. Bartlett to confirm.
Mr and Mrs J O Dumas hosted the Linger Longer Bridge Club at their home Monday night. Rooms featured garden flowers and high scores went to Mrs J W Croom and W V Miller with traveling prize to Mrs L S King. Guests included Elizabeth Phelps Bernice King Paula Dumas Eula Brenton Foster Dumas and others. next week the club will meet at Mr and Mrs Watson 304 B Tennessee Street.
The River Road Parent Teacher Association invites the public to a meeting Friday at 8 o clock in the school building. Also the Panhandle Dunning Teachers Club will gather Saturday at 3 30 PM in the Blackstone Hotel parlors for out of town music teachers.
Mrs. R. W. Prentice spoke on The Indian in Literature at P. E. O. Chapter meeting held Tuesday at Mrs. J. M. O'Brien’s home 1401 Hughes Street. Assistants were Mesdames Floyd Studer H J Farwell and O H Gosch. Attendees included H F Billingstea R A Burnett H J Farwell O H Gosch E W Little G S McLellan J M O'Brien R F Pixley R W Prentice J W Sanders F B Sanford C W Seibel E D Warner B O Taylor Floyd Studer H B E Smith P L Reppert and Miss Ernestine Smith.
The 8 and 40 of the American Legion Auxiliary sponsor a dance at the Legion Home Saturday night starting at 9 PM. Music will be provided by the Amarillo Serenaders.
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