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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1940

Page

3

Membership In Auxiliary Is Urged By Legion Women

Mrs. F. D. Railsback, national defense chair for Hanson Post Unit No. 54, urges full auxiliary enrollment to bolster National Defense. The American Legion Auxiliary aims to strengthen security, fund defense programs, and deter war by ensuring adequate armed protection and a strong home front through broad female participation.

American Legion Auxiliary F. D. Railsback National Defense Committee Hanson Post Unit No. 54 Arxilary Legion United States Auxiliary Legion and Auxiliary Woman's Patriotic Conference On National Defense America

Trulove Luncheon and New Class Meetings Highlight Local Churches

The Trulove Class of Polk Street Methodist held its season luncheon in Fellowship Hall with officers elected for the year. The San Jacinto Baptist Church hosted a newly organized Gleaners Class luncheon and installation of officers with class colors chosen as gold and brown. The San Jacinto Methodist Ladies’ Friendship Class did a covered dish luncheon and bazaar at the church, with division leaders reporting. The Maria Class of the First Baptist Church plans a 2:30 gathering at Mrs. Vermal Rentfro’s home.

Polk Street Methodist Church Fellowship Hall J. C. Blackburn G. D. Caldwell E. E. White Jim Weaver W. E. Bennett J. E. Park L. V. Wallace Emil F. Myers Hanley Carrie Jacobs Bond Lila Austin Myers A. N Corneil W L. Crane W. A. Fisk Jack Wyatt E. C. Duffey Mesdames Sallie E. Moore Clinton Okla R. L. Allen R. T. Weills W. O. Tuckness Norene Lane Charles Weaver Mrs. Myers Otis Trulove Daisy Person E. A. Armstrong H. M. Banner F. E. Ingham B. F. Bennett C. S. Bragg J. W. Flesher C. W. Farr O. T. Cline H. C. Pester J. L. Creekmore S. W. Joplin E. T. Miller J. T. Ferguson J. L. Me. Reynold H. W. Blackburn San Jacinto Baptist Church Jack Whisenant Tennessee Street Frank Allen L. Quinn B. B. Bottoms Virgil Bush L. W. Blenis Howard McElvany S. D. Spillers W. F. Harlow Mesdames Whisenant W. Harper Alva Chambers Mesdames Bush McElvany Blenis Allen O. Todd Spillers Bottoms Quinn San Jacinto Methodist Church Mesdames FE C. Singleton D. D. Millwee C. Bearden H. I. Stephenson Fred Williams J. Lane Smith L. C. Scott E. R. Jacobson H. C. Smith H. P. Cochran Bruce Autry Floyd Hissong J. B. Andrews C. M. Goodnight Homer Tuttle R. A. Baker E. J. Husband J. W. Murphy E. L. Clark Tom Wheeler R. E. Baker E. M. Jones Sarah Cothren Nina Scrutchins Margaret Shore C. W. Terrell J. H. Thomas G. A. Tomlinson W. P. Reed R. C. Worthy E. C. Nance Karl Degenhardt B. R. Cole A. R Crerar E. W. Tadlock A. D. Nance Maria First Baptist Church Vermal Rentfro Sunset Terrace B. M. Danies B. M. Daniels

Halloween Carnival Planned at Forest Hill School

The Forest Hill PTA will sponsor a Halloween carnival at the school Friday night starting at 8 o'clock with a small admission fee. A program with games and refreshments will be offered and proceeds support educational tests for Pleasant Valley pupils.

Forest Hill Parent-Teacher Association Pleasant Valley Pleasant Valley Parent-Teacher Association Lee Williamson Charles Langston

Anniversary Is Observed By Chapter of Bonita Eastern Star

At a regular meeting of Bonita Chapter Order of the Eastern Star the 38th anniversary was observed and four candidates received degrees. Officers presided including Mesdames Vogel Matthews Singleton Silver Hancock Railsback and Messrs Singleton Railsback. Mrs W A Christian former matron was honored with a corsage. Charter member Mrs E O Feierabend was ill and absent. Refreshments were served by Hess Peterson.

Bonita Order of the Eastern Star Mesdames L. J. Vogel W. P. Matthews E. GC. Singleton Ray K. Silver Vernon Hancock F. D. Railsback Walter R. Irwin Messrs E. C. Singleton W. A. Christian Irwin E. O. Feierabend C. O. Hess A. Peterson

Progressive Child Study Club Meets at McCartt Home

Mrs. E. J. McCartt will host the Progressive Child Study Club at 108 Crestway Street Thursday at 2 30 PM. A luncheon meeting of the Amarillo Pedigreed Roller Canary Bird Club is set for 1 PM tomorrow at Mrs. W. H. Bailey’s home 2116 Buchanan Street.

Progressive McCartt Home E. J. McCartt Progressive Child Study Club Crestway Street Amarillo Pedigreed Roller Canary Bird Club W. H. Bailey Buchanan Street E. J. MecCartt Crestway Amarillo

Bright Spots in the Week's News

The Mother-in-Law Club opens its Friday program at 2 30 pm in the Federation Club Rooms The event explores America the melting pot with eight nationalities and four beliefs represented Local Col E A Simpson is the main speaker and Canyon club members attend Refreshments served No regular business meeting will be held.

Federation Club Rooms America Col. E. A. Simpson Canyon Mother-in-Law Club Amarillo

Calendar Highlights Local Clubs and Rose Bowl Events

Several Amarillo organizations hold meetings and social events tonight and this week. The Rose Bowl area hosts an Italian luncheon at noon and a Halloween children’s luncheon, with numerous clubs and hostesses listed across city venues.

Former Miner Claims Dust Type Explosive Could End War

Alva Rivers a former coal miner in Millersville West Virginia says he has invented a dust based explosive stronger than poison gas. He explains the gas dust lingers four to five days near the blast and that his mining background informed the discovery.

Millersville W. Va Alva Rivers Rivers

Kansas City Wedding Ties Eleanor Devel to Rev Willis Gerhart

Miss Eleanor Devel formerly of Santa Barbara and a United Thank Offering worker in the Episcopal Church wed Rev. Willis Gerhart rector of the Church of Heavenly Rest Abilene and senior Presbyter of the district. The ceremony was at Grace and Holt Trinity Cathedral Kansas City conducted by Bishop Stevens of Los Angeles and Bishop E C Seaman.

Eleanor Devel Santa Barbara Calif Episcopal Church Willis Gerhart Church of Heavenly Rest Abilene Grace and Holt Trinity Cathedral Kansas City Bishop Stevens Los Angeles E. C. Seaman Devel Amarillo Canyon Gerhart Seaman

Clothing Expert Advises Men on Suit Durability

STATE COLLEGE PA Lat est fashion up to the fall suit shopping man. Worsteds are more durable than woolens but they shine quickly. Elizabeth M. Lippard of Penn State urges men buying suits over 25 dollars to seek well finished seams deep pockets smooth linings careful buttonholes neat hems and buttons sewn by hand.

State College U.P Elizabeth M. Lippard Pennsylvania State College Miss Lippard

Daunty Skin Bleach and Beauty Creams Advertised

An advertisement touts a dainty Skin Bleach that fades freckles and lightens sun tanned skin by shedding lifeless surface skin to reveal lighter beneath. It promotes Mercolized Wax Cream for a fairer complexion and Saxolite Astringent for tightening and refreshing skin with daily hazel-diluted use. Tarkroot Beauty Mask is pitched as soothing and refreshing for the face.

Ingathering to Aid Amarillo Needy This Thursday

The Amarillo Needlework Guild of America hosts an Ingathering at the Social Center for Girls from 4 to 6 pm with tea led by Mrs. Wynona Frost. Garments donated will join displays and be distributed Saturday to agencies including the Amarillo Day Nursery and Salvation Army.

Amarillo Social Center The Needlework Guild of America Wynona Frost Loyd Kight Louise Paxton Mesdames C. W. Seibel B. H. Brands Jackson Hon H. E. Smith Grady Nobles E. C. Knight Ray Minner Mesdames Frost A. J. Streit L. P. Herndon

Farewell Party for Mrs. Burgess Held in King Home

Mrs G B Burgess was honored with a farewell shower Saturday at 700 Houston Street hosted by Mrs J C King and Mrs J L Parker. Refreshments were served to a long list of ladies and gentlemen, with several guests sending gifts.

Mrs. Burgess King Home G. B. Burgess J. C. King Houston Street J. L. Parker Herbert Currie Pauline Pinkerton Ida Perry Vivian White Dewey Martin L. L. Beale H. S. Best John Urton Lonnie Shaw Fred Cobuyn O. O. Miles Hattie Hagee Minnie Webb Loyd Urton Bob Adams John Allen E. P. Cole Bertie Simpson Edward Urton Dollie Currie G. R. King Fred Simpson Veda King W. H. Williams H. T. Young Paul Williams Irene Thornton J. Parker S. C. Monasco Bruce Powell N. E. Smaller N. A. Sims Bob Salmon Misses Lorene Williams Zelmarie Monasco Georgia Currie Dorothy Nell Currie Emogene Thornton Bonnie Jean King Juanell Pinkerton Jimmie D. Cole Mesdames Crofton Lee Jones Gene Roberts Mary Nunley H. C. Nunley Lena Davis Lilly Davis Granville Davis Mrs. Carlton

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Lacefield At Home

Mrs. Charles Lacefield celebrated a surprise birthday Monday at her home 1308 East Tenth Avenue. Co hosts Mrs. G H Ballew and Mrs. J C King organized games and refreshments while a large group attended. Several guests sent regrets and gifts including C H Nunley R E Newman Irvin Beeman T R Davis Granville Davis and more.

Charles Lacefield East Tenth Avenue G. H. Ballew J. C. King Curtis Bullard S. J. King H. L. Mauldin Molly Carlton H. K. Currie J. L. Parker E. R. King H. B Jewell Connally Jess Pierce Gladys Allman Hubert Thomson J. Manasco Delmarie Manasco

Lodge Officers to Meet for Drill Practice Thursday

Officers of Wild Rose Lodge will hold a 9 o clock Thursday morning drill session in the I O O F Hall.

Wild Rose Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall Red Carnation Lodge The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen

TLP Club Meeting at Mrs Davis Home

Mrs Pat Davis of 909 Louisiana Street will entertain the T L P Club at her home Thursday afternoon at 2 30 o clock.

T. S. P. Club Pat Davis Louisiana Street TLP T. L. P. Club

Miss Maxine Grant Honored At Spice Shower Party

A spice shower for bride elect Miss Maxine Grant of Santa Fe was hosted by Mrs. W D McClure and Miss Ida Mae McClure at 1416 Pierce Street. Guests left original verses on spice boxes and gave a recipe book filled with favorite recipes. hot cider doughnuts and ginger snaps were served.

Maxine Grant Harold W. Gatlin Santa Fe N. M W. D. McClure Ida Mae McClure Pierce Street W. F. Grant Mesdames C. Reynolds C. B. Adams A. F.sadderis J. W. Britt Addie Wright Lena Druin C. J. Blackburn C. P. Atwood H. Sager S. B. Harmon L. B. Newby C. Lee O. A. Potts Charles A. Warren J. A. Surratt Arthur Cross

Shower Marked Bridal Shower in Weatherall Residence

Mrs Bill Weatherall, formerly Miss Jean Detrick of Dalhart, honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Damon Nutt and Mr and Mrs Floyd Weatherall at 901 Madison Street. Guests enjoyed games and prizes while flowers, lace table decor, and gifts from attendees and absent friends highlighted the celebration.

Bill Weatherall Jean Detrick Darhart Damon Nutt Floyd Weatherall Daisy Weatherall Madison Street Pete Exposito Sam Adelstein Messrs W. A. Hudson C. T Cline M. Roy Herman Epstein R. E. Detrick Dalhart Leona Detrick Wayne Roy J. D. Cathey Sally McGill Ted Johnson J. A. Brannen Fern Brannen Elizabeth Barnes Betty Cathey Messrs. and Mesdames G. E. McDavid Glenn McDavid A. W. McDavid Jack Moore

Sigma Iota Chi Sorority Waffle Breakfast for rushees

Sigma Iota Chi hosted a waffle breakfast for rushees at Betty Caldwell home on Ong Street. Guests included Mary Traeger Sarah Crider Betty Burl Bush Harlene Cook Vera Kennedy Dot Clutter Rose mary Herrmann Johnnye Rene Lyons and others with active members Nell Spann Mary Beth McClung Betty Caldwell Cathie Stone Sarah Beth Hallmark and Wilma Peters also present.

Sigma Iota Chi Betty Caldwell Ong Street Mary Traeger Sarah Crider Betty Burl Bush Harlene Cook Vera Kennedy Dot Clutter Gloria Clements Rosemary Herrmann Johnnye Rene Lyons Jane Goode Jody Ludden Billie Williford Roberta Chisholm Nell Spann Mary Beth McClung Cathie Stone Sarah Beth Hallmark Freda Coffee Wilma Peters Laurene Ludden Beverly Lumpkin Norman

Tiny Bridge Club Meets With Mrs L C Killion This Week

Mrs L C Killion entertained the Tiny Bridge Club at 214 North Taylor Street. Mrs John W Lee won high score with the hostess second. Mrs Cleo Garrett received the guest prize. Other attendees included Mesdames R F E Killen Maxine Hendricks D B White Ethel Tanner and Miss Jewell Dozern. Next meeting set for 903 Adams Street at 2 o'clock. Five new Diesel electric locomotives will replace steam on Panama Railway.

L C. Killion Bridge Club North Taylor Street John W. Lee Cleo Garrett Mesdames R. FE. Killen Maxine Hendricks D. B. White Ethel Tanner Jewell Dozern R. E. Killion Adams Street

Pattern request notice for dolls by Anne Adams Prine

A note from The Amarillo Globe lists pattern 4597 by Anne Adams Prine for dolls 14 to 24 inches and provides yardage guidance. Instructions request fifteen cents for the pattern to the Pattern Department at 243 West 17th Street New York NY with an additional ten cents for the latest Pattern Hijok.

Anne Adams Prine Amarillo Globe West 17Th Street New York N. Y

Oklahoman Honored During Breakfast Event

Mrs. Sallie Moore of Altus Oklahoma was honored at a breakfast hostess Mrs. Luther Creekmore hosted at 1408 Monroe. Table appointments featured Spanish motifs and entertaining rooms were decorated with yellow chrysanthemums.

Sallie Moore Altus Okla Luther Creekmore Monroe Street

Plans for Halloween party at Las Cosorarus Club meeting

Plans were made for a Halloween night party during a Friday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Howard McGuire's home 2412 Buchanan Street. Attendees included dames R L Cass Ray Cox Howard Dees E Gilkerson Tolly Jones Howard McGuire W D Oates and M A Pittcock. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs W D Oates.

Las Cosorarus Club Howard McGuire Buchanan Street Mesdames R L. Cass Ray Cox Howard Dees E. ', Gilkerson Tolly Jones W. D. Oates M. A. Pittcock

Also Mentioned on This Page

Trulove P.T Roller Canary Bird Club ARRID Alpha| Iota Sorority Fillmore Street O'Clock Painters’ Auxiliary W. Hall River Road P.T. Unit Rose Bowl Jaca Ellis Pabblic Res- Brotherhood of Locomotive Woman's Club J. Ray Tyler Street el Navegar Club J. J. Boulware Pierian Junior Club PF. M. Bralley van Suren Price For Dance Child Psychology Club E. C. Bule Kentucky Street Athenaeum Club Eens Club Pierlan Club John Maynard Hayden Street St. Andrew's Episcopal Church MacDowell Club Academy of Music and Art Cotillion Club Federation Club Junior Home Interest Club L. L. Nunley North Polk Street St. Andrew's Episcopal Altar Guild Royal Neighbors of America Delphia Chapter Delphian Eee Federation Club Rooms Carpenters Hall Amarillo Hotel Dougle Primrose Club J. I. Beeman East Fourteenth Avenue Beryl Needle Club J. W. Barr Social Center For Girls Social Center Bldg Neoteus Choir First Christian Church Hi-Lo Bridge Club Carlos Sree West Twelfth Avenue H. T. Brady Bonita Avenue Entre Nous Club Henry Fleetwood Arch Road Blue Bonnet Needle Club T. L. Bosworth Jenny Lynn Sewing Club Otis Martin East Eleventh Charles Ritz Moss Rose Laurence Colwell Intrulove Home la Costura Club Taylor Street H. M. Bainer G. M. Waddill Walter Blackburn C. A. Robertson D. A. Park Ida Elliott J. W. Burks C. R. McAfee Frank Satterfield Lester Stone J. B. Dickson Child Study Club E. F. Lanham Potter County H. D. Clubs Pauline Lokey Amarillo Tech College Alumni and Ex-Students' Association Capitol Hotel Rose Bow First Baptist Philothea A. C. Townsend Poplar Grove Woodmen Circle Polk Grant Barbados Bien Jolie Talon T. L. Lipscomb Graduate Corsetiere Kuykendall Panty Weatherall Sigma Iota Chi Sorority Tiny Bridge Club Panama Lydia E Pinkham Modern Lateas Amarillo Printing CO Wood-Webb White & Kirk Lark Belle-Sharmeer Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue N.Y
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