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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1940
Page
3
A roundup of women’s groups and events across Amarillo venues including the Handicraft Group of the A AU W with Mrs David Reid at 1715 Madison Street at 2 and 6, the Sandie Mothere Club, and a Black Mask Guild play Sila the Chore Boy at the high school auditorium.
Mrs Hester Reagan hosted a bridal shower for Mrs CC Vandiver formerly Miss Ethel May Stinson at 408 Kentucky Street with Miss Lora Wilkins as co host. Names of attendees include Anne Brown Leta Lee Day Marjorie Dudley Joyce Francy Oneta Marcum Ann Hooper Bittie Good Jewell Wilkins Choice Shores and Margaret Shores. Gifts came from Geraldine Gladish Billie Brunson Elizabeth Brunson Florence Baker Louella Spicer Mrs CP Eliott Mrs John Manning Mrs Marion Roberts Mrs George Dudley Mrs Garland Moore and Steffen Ice Cream Company employees. The Stinson Vandiver wedding occurred September 28 at the First Methodist Church in Roswell NM and the couple will reside in Shamrock where the groom works for the United States Forestry Service. Vandiver formerly worked for Steffens Ice Cream in Amarillo.
Harmony Club to meet Monday afternoon at 2:30 in Mrs C W Seibel home 101 Sunset Terrace with Mrs Jack Brooks and Mrs E C Kight as assistant hostesses An executive meeting will be held at 2:15 in the same residence.
First grade mothers enjoyed a tea in the Wilson School auditorium from 3 to 5 PM with hostesses Mesdames Fyfe Lane Hill Boxwel and McMims. Annie L. McDonald spoke on Pre-Primary Work urging mothers to tailor teaching to their child’s development. piano solos by Mrs. Margaret Henry and PTA sponsorship noted.
Mrs. R B Wingate hosted the Palo Duro Association of the Baptist Woman's Missionary Union executive board at a luncheon and meeting on Thursday. J C McKenzie led as president, with plans set for the year ahead. Members from First Baptist Amarillo and other area churches attended, including J Howard Williams Floyd Studer Smyth Adkins, and many out of town guests who shared devotional remarks.
The San Jacinto Baptist Church and San Jacinto Methodist Church groups held officer installations and socials. New officers include Mrs. Melvin Allen as president and Miss Othel Lovelady as president of Morning Star class. Other meetings covered a white elephant party at the Blair home and plans for a membership drive and Halloween event.
Antique dishes jewelry and furniture from Amarillo private collections are on display at the First Christian Women's Council tea hosted by Mrs. Tom Currie at 2115 Van Buren Street. Exhibits include Early American dinnerware Dresden vase Wedgwood pieces and a New Orleans tintype from Mrs. Lynch's family.
The Mozart Society begins its fall term with an 8 15 p m meeting Monday at the home of Mrs B V Blackwell 1222 Harrison Street.
A Security Benefit Association meeting is announced for Monday at 7:30 PM in the W. O. W. Hall. A dance will follow the meeting, offering members a social after the discussion.
A church luncheon and meeting installed officers led by Mrs. C C Crist with gifts to the retiring president Mrs A E Gruhlkey. An auction followed. Attendees included Mrs J W Thomas and Mrs C C Rice among others. Northwest Texas Methodist Conference opened in Memphis with Amarillo delegates and local W S C S leaders attending.
Community events page notes a two day antique tea at 2116 Van Buren Street hosted by the First Christian Woman's Council led by Mrs J B McClure. Reservations urged for a pantomime review at Rose Bowl Tea Room by Mrs Howard Lynch.
Delta Epsilon Amarillo College chapter of Alpha Iota sorority entertained rushees with several events over recent weeks. A notable trank forter fry at Birch Hollow drew about 40 students, while Fern Kruger hosted a party at 2900 Harrison Street featuring games, surprise prizes, lime beverages, and cakes. Attendees named include Peggy Mitchell, Phyllis Ford, Peggy Jo Morrison, and many others. sponsor Mrs. Marshall B. Shaw among the staff. Petroleum output in the United States to date reaches 35,240,566,000 barrels, enough to fill a box one mile square and 1.5 miles high.
A vintage whisper touts Vel as a new soap that creates abundant suds in hard water without dulling delicate fabrics. It claims five times more suds than competitors, scouring soil from stockings and underwear with a swish and leaving colors radiant and fresh.
Jolly Jibbers Club enjoyed sewing and embroidery at Mrs Lonnie Malone 2406 South Arthur Street with refreshments for Mesdames Williams Swan Dunn Isaacs Ledbetter and the hostess. Next meet set for 2:30 pm at Mrs Swan 1509 East Tenth Avenue. Homecraft Club met at Mrs J W Holloway 2000 North Arthur Street voting to donate pillowcases to Boys Ranch.
Mrs E E Mims of 1608 Fillmore Street led a series of showers honoring Mrs M Taylor Norman former Miss Beverly Lumpkin. The event featured hostesses including Mrs Drew Crossett Jr and Mrs Ed Mims Jr with Mrs R H Lumpkin at the punch bowl and fall floral decor. Numerous friends sent gifts and tributes from a long list of attendees.
The executive group of the Amarillo Teachers Club met at the senior high school building for the first meeting of the year. Mrs. T. C. Sparks presided and appointed committee chairmen including Miss Unn Brook as advisory chair, Mrs. R. B. Norman as courtesy chair, Kenneth Woodward for legislature and public relations, and Mrs. Bess Perkins.
Miss Gladys Cherryhomes was feted at her home 2403 Wichita Street on a Wednesday night birthday event. Guests included Joe Carey Herbert Deaver Cleo Sides Leo Gresham Aubrey Rutledge Royce Frien James Baker Elroy Vaughan Harold Harron and Misses Nina Hold Billie Bardwell Betty Garner Dorothy Harron Joyce Fleming.
Miss Doris Herrman entertained 28 Kappa Delta Chi rushees at her home with a bridge party. Attendees included Jes samine Grimes Marian Mead Mary Stack Agnes Rose Larson Madge Lahey and the hostess. Earlier sorority events included a luncheon at Rose Bowl Tea Room hosted by Marian Mead Mary Lucille Dowie and Madge Lahey and a wiener roast at Mrs Al Baggett's Canyon home.
Membership chairman Miss Gladys Davis teacher interest chairman and Mrs W A McDavid social chairman. The club plans to print bulletins several times during the year. All the officers attended the meeting.
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