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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1940

Page

2

Bible Class Meets at Mrs Money's Home

The class will meet next Tuesday at 1 45 o'clock in the home of Mrs Bill Money, 2904 Jackson Street, for Bible study.

Bill Money Jackson Street

Funeral Folk Gather For Social Meeting In W. O. W. Hall

The Texas Legal Reserve Funeral Society local chapter holds its first social meeting at 8 pm in the W. O. W. Hall. President Howard E. Boxwell notes dancing is part of the entertainment. About 500 members are expected with Paul Boxwell serving as secretary treasurer.

Texas Legal Reserve Funeral Society W. O. W. Hall Howard E. Boxwell Paul Boxwell

Alpha Delta Plans Year At Miss Barton Home

Miss Adelaide Barton hosted Alpha Delta sorority at 807 Prospect Street for a plan year meeting. The group outlined a fall campaign to increase social and business activities, scheduled October and November parties, discussed new pledges, and enjoyed bridge after refreshments with attendees including Marcille Harrison Rosalie Cousins Anna Ruth Hawkins Mary Emma Finley Dorothy Coan Charleen Mead and several members.

Adelaide Barton Wns Alpha Delta Sorority Prospect Street Marcille Harrison Rosalie Cousins Anna Ruth Hawkins Mary Emma Finley Dorothy

Las Amigas Club Honors Members With Fall Theme

Mrs Rankin Russell hosted Las Amigas at 1603 Park Street with current events and topics discussed. Refreshments featured a fall flower centerpiece and lace tablecloth as Mrs Myrtle Perry attended along with several other members.

LAS Amigas Rankin Russell Las Armigas Club 1603 Park Street Wee

Mrs Laker Names Aides For Community Chest Campaign

Cyril Laker chairman of governmental agencies announces aides assisting agency solicitations. Leaders include Mrs Wilson Cowan Farm Security Administration Mrs Dewey Reed Social Security Mrs Kenneth Myers and Mrs Tom Dale Soil Conservation Service. Lukers committee has begun work though the campaign opens officially Monday.

Cyril Laker Community Chest Wilson Cowan Farm Security Administration Dewey Reed Social Security Kenneth Myers Tom Dale Soil Conservation Service Lukers

Hidden Beauty Promised by Mercolized Wax Cream

An advertisement touts Mercolized Wax Cream to shed dull skin and reveal lighter tones. It promises flaking away aged surface skin with tiny particles and claims Saxolite Astringent reduces oil and refreshes the face. Tarkroot Beauty Mask offers a cooling, soothing facial as an alternative.

Legion Auxiliary Seeks Rides to Tulsa Inter-Post Meet

Local American Legion Auxiliary members and Legionnaires are urged to meet at the Legion Home at 6 o clock for transportation to Tulsa for the inter-post meeting. Mrs W M Adams says transportation will be provided for all who need it and a worthwhile program is planned.

American Legion Auxiliary Inter-Post Tulsa Legion Eighteenth Avenue Harrison Street W. M. Adams

Irrigation Projects Opened in Iraq This Year

The report notes several irrigation schemes opened in Iraq during the year. An unrelated ad promotes Adlerika with a urged purchase at Fox Drug Co Cretney Drug and City Drug Store.

Irak W. N.iowa Fox Drug Co Cretney Drug City Drug Store

George Bates Discusses Fire Prevention for Federation

George Bates speaks to the Potter County Federation of Women's Clubs on fire prevention. He cites four common home fire causes including oily rags, loose silks, old newspapers, and gunny sacks, and notes fire prevention week lowers fires.

George Bates Potter County Federation of Women's Clubs Bates J. B. Griggs Albert Bivins House Committee Frank Warren James O. Cate S. B Fish Griges Potter County Federation American Home Texas

Texas Federation of BPW Club Leader Headlines Amarillo Visit

Fort Worth businesswoman Meta Meadows, president of the Texas Federation of BPW Clubs, juggles travel and speeches during National Business Women's Week. She flies from Fort Worth to Amarillo for a banquet at the Amarillo Hotel and delivers a talk titled Making Democracy Work.

Meert Miss Meadows Meta Meadows Fort Worth Texas Federation of B.P. W Amarillo B P. W Lubbock B.P. W Faye S. Gordon Gordon

Lee Bivins P T A installs new officers for year

New officers for the Lee Bivins P T A include Mrs Maynard Drake president Mrs Elliott Sanford first vice president Mrs G R Flack second vice president Mrs Dem sey Wynn third vice president Mrs Beaumont Stinnett treasurer and Mrs J L Gober secretary Sanford also serves as program chair. Unit theme is Creative Homes.

LEE Bivins Lee Bivins Parent-Teacher Association Maynard Drake Elliott Sanford G. R. Flack Dempsey Wynn Beaumont Stinnett J. L. Gober Sanford Creative Homes J. G. Hull

Notable Names Circulate in Local Gossip

Residents Kanouse, Mrs. W. D. Campbell, Mrs. F. M. Lefforge and Miss Nan Burson are cited in a gossipy reminiscence about Fl Haren and his wife. The fragment hints at public perception of appearances and temperament, suggesting social intrigue in a small community.

Modern Study Club to Have Guest Day in Amarillo

A schedule of meetings appears for numerous clubs around Amarillo with times and addresses listed. The Modern Study Club will host a guest day at 2 30 PM Friday at 304 Sunset Terrace with Mrs J E Davis as host. The article also notes Alice Landergin Parent Teacher Unit activities and a report by Superintendent Charles M Rogers on Amarillo Public School System including 318 teachers in 21 schools and the new salary schedule.

Cade Potter County Federation of Women’s Clubs Warren Panhandle Plains Canyon Fish Conover Eleanor Rider Los Angeles Amarillo San Jacinto Parent-Teacher Association King P.T. Organization Jack Coffee H. C. Smith Hester Gates ST. Mary's Board St. Mary's Academy M. Ethna Thomas J. Drury Cathedral Hall Llano Cemetery Association O. C. McCallister Lee Nemechek Modern Study Club J. E. Davis Sunset Terrace Alice Landergin Charles M. Rogers J. C. Richardson E. A. Paschal W. O. Fisk Frances Hopkinson Frank Bridge E. A. Armstrong Rogers

A and M Parents Club Holds First Meeting

The A M Parent's Club met Tuesday evening at Cresney Drug Store Tea Room with about 20 members. J W Ross chaired the session as Texas Aggies and ex Aggies parents joined, a social hour and refreshments followed, next meeting set for November 12.

A. & M. Parent's Club New Cresney Drug Store J. W. Ross Texas Aggies Messrs Mesdames E. A. Shields A. O. Blankenship F. A. Pledger R. M. Rose D. W. Britain E. M. Ratcliff Clifford McMurtry Jess Latham G. M. Stone James Foran Roy Andrews

Helen Georgantonis Celebrates Third Birthday Party

Little Helen Georgantonis was honored at a surprise party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Pete Georgantonis at their home 1610 Van Buren. Guests included Helen George Georgantonis Billy Morris Edward Morris Michael Morgan Helen Morgan Kate Morgan Bobby Moore Gayle Darleen Moore Beatrice Adams Jerry Jones Bob Pando Elizabeth Anne Clayton Jimmie Georgantonis Mr and Mrs George Georgantonis Mr and Mrs Theodore Morgan and many relatives and friends.

Helen Georgantonis Pete Georgantonis van Buren Street Helen George Georgantonis Billy Morris Edward Morris Michael Morgan Helen Morgan Kate Morgan Bobby Moore Gayle Darleen Moore Beatrice Adams Jerry Jones Bob Pando Elizabeth Anne Clayton Jimmie Georgantonis George Georgantonis Theodore Morgan Mesdames Terry Pando Carlyle Moore H. R. Clayton Misses Louise Clayton Dorothy Raymond Helen Zelias Vernon

New MacDowell Ladies Chorus to be Organized

Organization of a new MacDowell ladies chorus will take place Thursday morning at 10 o clock in the Academy of Music and Art Studios. Officers will be elected and committees appointed. Mrs. E A Paschal will direct the new chorus.

Mag- Dowell Music Club Academy of Music and Art West Tenth Avenue MacDowell Ladies’ Chorus Academy of Music and Art Studios E. A. Paschal

Luncheon at Luxembourg Gardens Featured Piano by John Josey

Hostess list includes Mesdames A. FE. Petty D. C. Peters R. B. Woolf Jim Bell Bill Money P Cayton and C N Hallmark. Mrs H H Rumsey assisted with tables. Flowers by Mrs Jack Phillips. Attendees include Gladys Henderson Roy Haskins T J Templeton F G Davis and many others.

Luxembourg Gardens John Josey Mesdames A. FE. Petty D. C. Peters R. B. Woolf Jim Bell Bill Money P. ©. Cayton C. N. Hallmark H. H. Rumsey Jack Phillips Gladys Henderson Roy Haskins T. J. Templeton F. G. Davis P. C. Cayton C. C. Williams M. F. Shaw W. R. Fox Mable Slate Clyde Mays Polk Ivy Wilton Grounds A. E. Petty A. R. Hurlock W. P Henry Earl Bailey O K. Clark S. L. Cook E. F. Zim

Junior Pierian Club to Meet Thursday Afternoon

Members of the Junior Pierian Club will meet Thursday at 3 o clock in the home of Mrs Joe Wells at 3600 Fountain Street for a club gathering.

Willie Pence West Eleventh Avenue John D. Barton van Buren Street K. W. Kendrick Buchanan Street Junior Pierian Club Joe Wells Fountain Terrace Fountain Street

First Baptist Church Holds October Luncheon

The Martha Unit held its first luncheon of the year in the church dining room. Halloween colors decorated the room and each place setting featured a handmade favor among fall leaves. Guests took turns punching a fortune from a punch board and reading it aloud. Mrs R R Swindell ended the event with a song.

Martha First Baptist Church R. R. Swindell

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Alpha Delta Sewing Myrtle Perry Mesdames C W. Farr E. E. Boxwell C. M.tyler Herman Kerr F. E. Ingham B. A. Collins Albert Fryar Bessie Simmons A. J L. Timmons Mrs. Simmons Jefferson Street Amaryllis Amaryllis Needle Guild Bart Crist Tennessee Street Mesdames Land Kigh E. C. Paxton Emery Jones P. G Tucker A. A. Thompson Jack Brooks Belle Schramm Pearl Black Wanda Hammond Mrs. Laker Brucewood The Polk Rothmoor EL Paso Jim Cleary Adelle Johnson Jim Fred Dodson, Jr Berkeley Apartments Miss Rider C. C. Cunningham West Sixth Avenue Elizabeth Donaldson Ida Elliott W. J. Beechler Central Presbyterian Church Seventh Avenue Fillmore Street Cunningham Beechler J. C. Hill L. O. Thompson J. W. Crudgington J. H. Baker W. A. Newlin Ed Kirk J. A. Stirrat M. Roulet S. L Fl Haren Araid American Institute of Laundering Vadoe Feet Progressive Child Study Club Vaughn Gouldy Ong Street Pierian Club W. N. Stokes Woman's Club W. E. Herring Athenaeum Club S. Ferrell el Nayegar Club W. W. Sawyers Hayden Street Esther Clun M. G. McCuan North Forest Hill P.T George L. Talbot Child Psychology Club J.D. Anderson Fifteenth Avenue Delphin Chapter of the Delphian Society Federation Club Carpenters Hall Neoteus Choir Christian Church Royal Neighbors of America I. O O. F. Hall Double H Club B. A. Cantrell North Rusk Street Beryl Needle Club W. T. Copeland East Seventh Avenue Hi-Lo Bridge Club E. V. Groom West Fifteenth Avenue Thrifty Thimble Club E. N. Noe Blue Bonnet Needle Club J Pontemone Lincoln Street T. L. P. Club Gerald Wilson Jenny Lynn Sewing Club Jack Parker North East Third Avenue First Baptist Philathea B. J. Pate Kentucky Street First Baptist T. BE. L Entre Nous Club J. H. Doty Carolina Street H. Bank Jones Madison Street Jeannes York Cliffside Drive First Baptist W. A. Mays Mizpah Club Mrs. George Vineyard Monroe Street Kathleen Maddox W. M J. R. Roundtree Pleasant Valley Elmore Carter Cheyenne Street Willie Ponce Nelson Jack Weirick A&m New MacDowell Ladies’ Chorus Martha Unit Nurito Tiveness White & Kirk Owen Wood-Webb Coca-Cola CO Amarillo Coca-Cola Bottling Company Lincoln St
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