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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1927
Page
4
A full dress rehearsal is set for 7 o'clock at the First Baptist church this evening with all participants urged to attend. The wedding on Tuesday evening is billed as one of Amarillo's cleverest affairs and the public is invited. Elaborate floral decorations from Cunningham Flower shop will enhance the ceremony.
Mrs. M. E. Hunt, longtime W C T U member and Methodist, sues the temperance group for 75000, claiming two bottles of beer found in her icebox violated her pledge while she used beer on medical orders and faced critical comments from members. The case notes her church and organization involvement and a family tie to Arizona's governor.
A large crowd is expected at tomorrow’s 3 pm Board of City Development meeting where Amarillo Tri-State exposition officers and forty directors will be elected. Civic leaders anticipate strong turnout from residents interested in the fair and its leadership.
Local clubs and church groups announce meetings and events throughout the day. Tom Thumb wedding at First Baptist 7 PM. Glenwood P T A at 8 PM. Canyon Girls Club 3 PM with Mrs P Henry Buthker. various ladies auxiliaries and clubs meet through the afternoon and evening at churches, schools, and homes. all members urged to attend and visitors welcome.
Mrs Fitz Harris of New York and her son Thomas Jr of New Rochelle are due in Amarillo Wednesday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs E E Machovec and sister Miss Marie Machovec at 2603 Hughes Street En route she stops in Kansas City with sister Mrs W Fisher on the way to Amarillo
Elaborate preparations for the Amarillo Country club Hallowe en ball push back the Saturday dance. No dance will be held on October 22 as the club readies the holiday social festivities opening with the October 29 event.
Pastor John T. Smithson of the Church of Christ was surprised at his home on Polk Street when church members arrived with many gifts for his birthday. The gathering was informal and included well wishes for his future happiness, with a decorated birthday cake among the presents.
The Beta chapter of the Delphian society met Friday morning in the municipal auditorium women’s club rooms. Miss Emma Lou Walton led the lesson on Modern Romances in the Making with a recap by Mrs. E H Gipson.
Mrs. Perry Burks entertained the Amoma class officers of the First Baptist church with a Halloween costume party at 2504 Harrison Street. The event featured spooky decorations and games, ending with a salad course. Attendees included Mesdames Greer Sears Liston Maxfield Matthews McKinley Gilbert Ansley Rhodes Foster Fisher Wilmeth Gish Terry Baker Weatherby Hill Jones Irvine Harrison Fite Hewitt Doughty Hurt Williams Arrington Weaver and the hostess.
The Catholic Daughters of America initiated new members Sunday at Sacred Heart Cathedral basement luncheon. Mrs. M. E. Savage and Mrs. Mary Drake led the ceremony with talks by Bishop Gerken, Father Boeding, and several candidates. A musical program followed as the hall blossomed with fall arrangements and over fifty members attended.
Mrs Albert Bivins hosts the J U G club at 3 o clock Thursday afternoon at 1706 Jackson Street. Mrs Davis Tudor leads the lesson focusing on important current topics for the session.
The Panhandle Pen Women convene Tuesday for their quarterly gathering at the First Baptist church parlors. President Mary Miller Beard will lead an executive board at 9:15 am, followed by the business session and morning program at 10 am. A 2:50 pm literary program occurs at the same church, with the evening program at Mrs. R. S. Thompson's home, 1701 Polk Street, at 8 o'clock.
The Wolflin carnival and chili supper planned at the school this Friday evening under the Wolflin school Parent-Teacher association has been postponed indefinitely.
The 1927 Bridge club will be entertained Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. W C Rhodes, 8700 Taylor Street. The club normally meets on Tuesdays.
Under Mrs. Howard Trigg, a clever play The Palace Beautiful will be staged at 7 30 Thursday evening at the First Baptist church. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.
The Jones school children surprised their teacher Mrs. Freda E Hudson Friday noon arriving in a group to her room and singing Happy Birthday. Participants include Beulah Parker Alice Bellinghausen Bertie Mac Parker Bertha Wink Helen Bellinghausen Fannie Thweatt Agnes Wink Billy Dudley Clarence Wink Wade Thweatt and Marcus Parker.
Mrs A Barcus becomes secretary to Thomas H Nelson of the Panhandle Bay Scout council replacing L M Ferret. Edgar Moore, operated on at St Anthonys sanitarium, is moved home to the Auditorium hotel. Dudley Reed heads to Las Vegas to visit his mother. Rainey Bartley and Katherine Williamson visit here with Mrs Margaret Black. W W Ballew leaves for Dallas on business. Mrs R B Nutt and Mrs Selmer Shirley plan Dallas trip for the fair and to visit sister Mrs W L Glaze. Mrs Jack Eldredge returns from recent trip to
Bridges Drug Company touts Mello Glo French process face powder as long lasting and pure. Claims include soft color, non shiny finish, and superior beautifying qualities with no comparable product.
Dallas hosts visiting members of the Amarillo and district BPW clubs over a weekend. Travelers include Mrs. Z. G. Fogerson, Mr. and Mrs. Peck of Concordia Kansas, Mrs. Gray of Wichita Falls, and others visiting relatives in Clarendon Memphis and Amarillo. Several plan future trips to California Houston and Chicago.
Fifty years ago women faced few jobs yet now most occupations are open to them. Elizabeth Chamberlain of 600 Monmouth St Trenton NJ says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound improved her health while she works in a Unionall factory making overalls. She recommends it to factory friends and will answer letters about its benefits.
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