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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1939

Page

3

Mrs Dean Kirk Hosts Luncheon for Bride Elect Jeanne Howe

Mrs Dean Kirk and her daughter Mil dred Kirk hosted a luncheon at Amarillo Country Club for Miss Jeanne Howe, the bride elect of Shelby M. Kruser. The K shaped table featured regal lilies, sky blue and white colors, and blue candles in crystal holders. Speakers included Mrs J O Curtis and Mrs Ben Manning, with introductions by Mrs C P Elliott. About 40 guests attended.

Jeanne Howe Shelby M. Kruser Beltimore Dean Kirk Mildred Kirk Amarillo Country Club J. O Curtis Kruser Ben Manning C. P. Elliott Kirk Miss Howe

WMS Begins New Year at Fairview Baptist Church

The Woman's Missionary Society met to start the new church year with a program led by Mrs. Peggy Akins on The Great Commission and the Society’s aims. Members and visitors enjoyed a noon luncheon, and plans included a book review on Oct 19 by Mrs. Akins.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Fairview Baptist Church Peggy Akins Woman's Missionary Society Bill Bagwell Joe Paxton Alice Houtchens Smith Akins Co. EF. Buchanan Society

Calvin A Woody Serves Internship in St Louis

Word from Amarillo reports Calvin A. Woody son of Mr and Mrs S A Woody 1414 Hayden Street is serving his internship at the Christian Hospital in St Louis He was selected from the September graduates in Dr Gradwohls School to fill the vacancy under Dr Gradwohl and Mrs Lake at the hospital.

Amarillo Calvin A. Woody S. A. Woody Hayden Street Christian Hospital St. Louis Calvin Gradwohl Lake

KKK Club Hosts Bacon Fry For Members And Rushees

The K K K Club held a bacon fry Friday at 6 30 pm at Elaine Stover’s home 1004 West Twentieth Avenue. Rushees included Louise Bott Maxine Jones Gladys Gillmore Beverly Lumpkin Kathryn Owens Ruby Jean Boyd Elizabeth Rollins Donna Roush Helen Joy Smith Wilma Wiard and Yvonne Stephens. Members present were Kay Byars Betty Armstrong Mary John Sullivan Sara McEachern Geraldine Smith Dorothy Foster Lucille Durrett Harriet Holman Anita McDowell and Velta Robertson. Afterward the group visited Anita McDowell’s new home.

Elaine Stover West Twentieth Avenue Louise Bott Maxine Jones Gladys Gillmore Beverly Lumpkin Kathryn Owens Ruby Jean Boyd Elizabeth Rollins Donna Roush Helen Joy Smith Wilma Wiard Yvonne Stephens Kay Byars Betty Armstrong Mary John Sullivan Sara McEachern Geraldine Smith Dorothy Foster Lucille Durrett Harriet Holman Anita McDowell Velta Robertson Bacon Fry

Johnson's Chapel Stewardesses to Host Chitlins Dinner

The Johnson's Chapel M. E. Church colored stewardesses will host a chitlin dinner Saturday noon at Mrs. Carter's home 219 West Second Avenue. Barbecued chicken will also be served.

Johnson's Chapel M. E. Church Carter West Second Avenue

Sam Houston P T A To Meet Monday

A Sam Houston School Parent-Teacher Association meeting is announced for Monday afternoon at 3 45 at the school building. The executive board will meet at 2 45.

SAM Houston P. T. A Sam Houston School Parent-Teacher Association SBA The Security Benefit Association Carpenters’ Hall

Social Calendar This Evening and Saturday Events

Tonight a voice recital by Mrs. EB A Paschal at the Musical Arts Conservatory at 8. W Club with Mrs. H B Martin at 510 A North Fillmore Street at 7 30. First Baptist W M S circles meet at church 6 30. Allison Park PTA meets at the school at 8. Saturday events include Potter County Home Demonstration Club Council at Pauline Lakey's office at 2, Eighth District PTA Institute at Amarillo High at 10 30, Amarillo Country Club bridge party at 8 hosted by Mesdames Fischer and Culton, U Deal Em Club bridge party at 8 at Holland 409 North Johnson Street.

EB. A. Paschal Musical Arts Conservatory Potter County Pauline Lakey P. T. A. Institute Amarillo High School Amarillo Country Club Mesdames L. M. Fischer D. H. Culton Hostenses

Some-R-Set Bridge Club Meets at Workman Home

A new bridge group, the Some-R Set Club, gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. R. B. Workman’s home on Alabama Street. High score led by Mrs. R. W. Smith. refreshments served to attendees.

R. B. Workman Alabama Street R. W. Smith Law FE. M. Wisley O. L. Dawes Taverle

Irene Urton Weds Clifton Adams in Clovis Ceremony

Miss Irene Urton daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Urton 1202 North Tyler Street became the bride of Clifton Adams in a ceremony Sunday October 1 at Clovis. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Arthur Harvey of this city. Mr Adams is the son of Mr and Mrs H C Adams near Clarendon and they plan to live in Lubbock.

Irene Urton J. H. Urton North Tyler Street Clifton Adams Clovis Arthur Harvey Adams H. C. Adams Clarendon

Amarillo Representative Heads to Dallas Fair Coronations

Miss Peggy Pinkney Amarillo's State Fair and Queens Coronation delegate travels with her parents and Bill Dee to Dallas. She competes as Queen of the South Plains Dairy Show among 50 queens from Texas. The luncheon selects the fair queen tomorrow with coronation that night before the return Monday.

Peggy Pinkney Amarillo Dallas R. R. Pinkney Bill Dee South Plains

Johnson Street School P T A Meeting Highlights Local Events

Johnson Street School P T A met Tuesday night with L Z Timmons principal delivering a talk on the P T A birthday. A short business session followed and open house earlier noted. Dana Thomas Harmon pupils performed with Lindalie Mock readings, a Marjorie Burden tumbling act, Jerry Shaffer dances, and refreshments served.

Johnson Street L. Z. Timmons Rufus McDowal Dana Thomas Harmon Lindalie Mock Marjorie Burden Jerry Shaffer Art Querry

Sewing Club Elects Officers at Home Meeting

Mrs L K Brazier was elected president of the Flapper Fanny Club at her home 208 North East Fifth Avenue yesterday. Other officers: Mrs Jim McBroom treasurer and Mrs Glenn Etheridge reporter. The group set Wednesday 3 PM meetings, replacing former Thursday 2 PM sessions. A hostess gift and refreshments were given, with next week’s meeting at Mrs Etheridge’s 1706 Line Avenue.

L. K. Brazier Flapper Fanny Club North East Fifth Avenue Jim McBroom Glenn Etheridge Mark Carter Henry Schwan Jim Throckmorton T. B.price Etheridge Line Avenue

Beryl Needle Club Hosts Surprise Housewarming

The Beryl Needle Club gathered at Mrs. W F Davis home on Bellaire Street for a surprise housewarming Thursday afternoon. Members presented gifts to the hostess and guests included Miss Juanith Davis and Robbie Wheeler among others. a covered dish luncheon is planned for Oct 19 at Mrs. C A Craig 708 Prospect Street.

C. L. Knight Pleasant Valley Jess Hunsaker George Killian L. &. Moreman Less Frampton Etta Hilderbrand Walden E. Moore J. Gardner Paula Knight Euleen Belle Moore Moore Cliff Side C. A. Craig Prospect Street Ted Wheeler Alva Slay A. D. Nance Mesdames R. 8 Branum Ed Putman Cecil Gardner Frank Gordon Wil

Local Meeting Next Thursday With Wheeler at Alabama Street

Liam Copeland J W Smith George Wyre and Bill Bogard are scheduled to meet next Thursday afternoon with Mrs J R Wheeler at 610 Alabama Street to discuss community matters.

Liam Copeland J. W. Smith George Wyre Bill Bogard J. R. Wheeler Alabama Street

Gifts exchanged at Stitch Rite Club meeting

Pollyanna gifts were exchanged at the Stitch Rite Club meeting held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. C. A. Hetrick Jr. Pleasant Valley home. Games awarded prizes to Mrs. Jack Parker and Mrs. W. H. Boydstun. Attendees included Mesdames R. L. Bennett, W. M. Boydston, B. B. Holland, Paul King, B. E. Lusk, J.8. McCall, T. L. McCullough, Fred Speer, J. E. Willis, the hostess and guest Mrs. C. A. Hetrick Sr. The club will meet next Tuesday with Mrs. Holland.

Stitch Rite Club C. A. Hetrick, Jr Pleasant Valley Jack Parker W. H. Boydstun Mesdames R. L. Bennett W. M. Boydston B. B. Holland Paul King B. E. Lusk McCall T. L. McCullough Fred Speer

Brazil’s Area Surpasses Continental U.S. by 250000 Sq Miles

A geographic comparison notes Brazil’s land area exceeds the continental United States excluding Alaska by about 250 thousand square miles. The fact highlights Brazil as the larger sovereign region in land extent compared to the contiguous U.S. margins.

Brazil United States Alaska

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Dean Kirk WMS KKK Johnson W. Club H. B. Martin North Fillmore Street Gloria Ruiz Agnes Graham First Baptist W. M. S Allison Park P. T. A Bridge Aperty Miiholland North Johnson Street Workman Home Thrifty Club Bursey Thrifty Home Demonstration Club Aunt Jenny Jenny Prather Kayser Polk St Mr. Adams P. T McKinley School P. T. A. Executive Board Otis Higdon Sewing S. Sewing Club Oline Olin Cretney Drug Store 6Th & Polk Fox Drug American Institute of Laundering Ecru Timely Keller Hume Thompson Bargain Anthony
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