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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1938

Page

3

Impressive Initiation Rites By Beta Sigma Phi

A rich old lady in New York left a million dollar estate to a pallet dancer and a former motion picture theater usher who showed her courtesy. Beta Sigma Phi in Amarillo initiated four new members in a formal ceremony at the Amarillo Hotel with a Halloween motif and vows led by Lois Smith.

New York Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Amarillo Ruth Shanklin Ann McWilliams Lois Smith Marian Rosenwald Doa McLain Elsie Wilbanks Joyce Harvey Kathryn Gorman Augusta Diven Jenareed Scott Olga Cypher Neva Rettinger Lillian Mead Wanda Reed Polly Bilgin Virginia Leigh Bull Helen McCabe Rosemary Selover Virgie Carter Esther Welch Ardelie S George Mary K. Utterback Beta Sigma Phi

Washington Conscience Fund Tales From the Treasury

AP reports on the U S Treasury conscience fund a quiet record of monetary gifts sent to undo past wrongs. Stories range from a man who mailed ten cents per beer to a Civil War veteran who returned 2000 in pension money. Each note speaks of remorse and reform.

Washington Treasury John Kelley Keiley Indiana General Grant Wabash Jesus Christ God Mammon Congress

Homercraft Club to Host Covered Dish Luncheon

An all day Homercraft Club meeting will be held on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. W. R. Hill 210 North West Ninth Avenue with a covered dish luncheon. Two members Mrs. Tenny Baker and Mrs. Bern Blodgett will be honored with birthday showers.

Homercraft Club W. R. Hill North West Ninth Avenue Tenny Baker Bern Blodgett Home Craft Club North Ninth Avenue

Itchy Skin Irritations Treated With Black & White Ointment

An antiseptic dressing option using Black and White Ointment is recommended to relieve itching burning and soreness from acne pimples rashes blackheads ringworm and dry eczema of external origin. Use in conjunction with Black and White Skin Soap.

Mrs. Bates Is Club Hostess

The Child Psychology Club met at Mrs. L. J. Bates home at 1608 Goliad on Thursday afternoon. Little Jean Allison Bruner opened the program with a reading titled Vespers, followed by a paper on Courage by Mrs. H. R. Brooks and a talk on Air Adventures by Mrs. Artie Speer. Refreshments were served to Dames J. D. Anderson, J. B. Bechtel Jr, M. C. Bradford, J. T. Bradley, H. R. Brooks, W. H. Greer, E. J. Husbands, W. T. Kelly, F. C. Singleton, Artie Speer, Homer Tuittle, T. M. Tweedy, Clyde Mays and the hostess.

Child Psychology Club L. J. Bates Goliad Jean Allison Bruner van Bruner H. R. Brooks Artie Speer J.D. Anderson J. B. Bechtel, Jr M. C. Bradford J. T. Bradley W. H. Greer E. J. Husbands W. T. Kelly F. C. Singleton Homer Tuittle T. M. Tweedy Clyde Mays Hostess

Surprise Birthday Honor For Mrs Hancher By Swastika Club

A surprise party honoring Mrs M Hancher marked her birthday. Hosted Friday night at 2175 West Sixth Avenue by the Swastika Club of the San Jacinto Beauty School, the event featured fall flowers, Halloween decorations, piano numbers by Allegra Phillips and Pauline Robinson, and games. Refreshments were served to a long list of attendees including Oma Hicks, Essie Cope, Nona Ingram, Betty Jane Ridgeway, Ruby Bass, and many others.

M. Hancher San Jacinto West Sixth Avenue Allegra Phillips Pauline Robinson Oma Hicks Essie Cope Nona Ingram Betty Jane Ridgeway Ruby Bass Etta Sides Lula Pyatt Carrie B. Nesbitt Opal Patterson

La Costura Club Observes Guest Day Tuesday

La Costura Club will observe Guest Day at a ten Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Federation Club Rooms. The committee in charge of arrangements includes Madame G. M Waddill, T. W. Cotten, Ren Henson and D. A. Park.

la Costura Club Federation Club Meadames G. M Waddill T. W. Cotten Ren Henson D. A. Park

Wesley Friendship Class Sponsoring Doughnut Sale

The Wesley Friendship Class of San Jacinto Methodist Church will sponsor a doughnut sale tomorrow in the church basement. Orders may be telephoned to Mrs. H. P. Cochran in the church office, and delivery will be made.

Wesley Friendship San Jacinto

Crochet and Colonial Transfer Pattern 1874 Featured

A pattern article describes a transfer crochet design with 14 motifs ranging in size from small to large. It provides directions, edging chart, and materials, credited to the Amarillo Globe Needlecraft Dept. with a request for pattern submission and personal details.

Amarillo Globe Needlecraft Dept Fighth Acenar New York

Social Calendar Events Postponed and Scheduled

Tonight and Tuesday list numerous community gatherings in Amarillo including Junior Harmony Club at 1018 Travis Street with co hosts Virginia Todd and Patricia Harris and Mary Martha Clase. Evening Group of Speakers Institute in Federation Club Rooms. Ladies Bridge Luncheon at Amarillo Country Club. PARCS and St Andrew's groups. Business and Professional Womens Club benefit games party. various church and club events with times from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. plus morning and afternoon meetings at First Baptist, St. Andrew's and other venues. Postponements include Wesley Friendship Class luncheon and San Jacinto church events.

Junior Harmony Club Willard Harris Travis Street Virginia Todd Patricia Harris Com Oatesses

Methodist Class Progressive Dinner Hosted by Polk Street Church

Mrs Guthrie led a Progressive Dinner for the Polk Street Methodist Church class, starting at 6 PM at Margaret Newby's home and visiting four homes for salad meat dessert. Attendees included Margaret Farwell Billie Lou Ritter Betty Marie Thompson and others. Transportation was provided by Mrs L B Newby and Betty Marie Thompson.

Marriage Annomated At Party In Palo Duro Apartments

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Juanita Nixon to Arthur W. Hughes of Port Byron Michigan was made by the bride's sister Mrs Bebe Fowler during an open house at her Palo Duro Apartments home. Aug 26. Guests included many friends and relatives with Mrs Hughes to join her husband in Port Byron about Nov 1.

Juanita Nixon Arthur W. Hughes Port Byron Bebe Fowler Palo Duro Frank McMillan Ivan D. McCarty Lurline Hubbard Lula Hones Fran Real Alice Rogers Hughes Fowler Dana Pursley Messrs and Mesdames Chester Martin R. C. Randall Noble Lawdon W. W. Sharp Paul S. Corbett C. A. Powell Barney B. Parker Milton P. Siegel Don H. Wood James D. Powell George Craft Thorp Mesdames Lula Crowley J. H. Thompson Dorothy Irving Beulah Lee Carter Cora F. Painter Anna Tayior Madeline Stuedevant Isabel Patterson Irma Montgomery Ruby Avery Misses Jewel Lewis Stella Harmon Beatrice Casteel Ruby King Lois Dunn Mary Hawkins Elizabeth Binns Roberne Wilson Bee Painton Gene Kelley Evelyn Robeson Nona Lowrey Jackie Bell Mary Frances Akard Inez Hough Helen Ruth Reeves Mary Frances Dodderer Kathaleta Hawkins Elizabeth Lydick Elsie Rigney Lillian Martin Lewis Boch Larry Aronson Sam Aronson Mrs. Hughes Port Bryon

Piano Department Entertains With Musical Tea

The piano department of the Academy of Music and Art held a musical tea in the academy auditorium on Sunday afternoon. Pupils on the program included Joan McClormick, Louise Daniels, Vera Ann Wilcoxson, and many others. Teachers represented were Mary Frances Akard, Marguerite Cleghorn, Colby Davies, Mae Beth Lawson, Lela Ledbetter, and Caroline Pestor. Over a hundred guests attended with Miss Akard presiding at the piano program. Ushers named included Mary Catherine Barr, Ross Kanfhold, LaNellie Ledbetter, and Frances Nell Moore.

The Academy of Music and Art Academy Joan McClormick Louise Daniels Vera Ann Wilcoxson Mae Ellen Shackelford Carolyn Kelly Kittye O'Keefe Sue Haynie Marcella Hall Laura Jo McCracken Peggy Cleghorn Ruth Walls Zella Mae Wilie Douglas Curry Lois Ann Cavin LaNellie Ledbetter Adelle Bentley Anna Ruth Corray Phillip Feltz Frances Nell Moore Marian Durkee Mary Catherine Barr Ross Kaufhold Norman Higgins John Branson Mary Frances Akard Marguerite Cleghorn Colby Davies Mae Beth Lawson Lela Ledbetter Caroline Pestor Ross Kanfhold LaNelie Ledbetter Mae Sue ‘Thompson

Carpenters Auxiliary Meeting With Mrs Litle at 108 Kentucky

Carpenters Auxiliary No 180 met Friday afternoon at Mrs Herbert Litles home 108 Kentucky Street with eighteen members and one guest present Prizes were awarded to Mrs George Palmer and Mrs Paul Shetvik Plans were made for Halloween party at the Carpenters Mall at 7 30 oclock Saturday evening to host members of the local Union and their wives The guest list included Mrs W B Smith of Springfield Missouri mother of Mrs I C Ateniey and other members attended by name

Carpenters’ Union Herbert Litle Kentucky Street Prinses George Palmer Paul Shelvik W. B. Smith Springfield I. C. Ateniey O Graves W. W. Pinch H Byers W. B. Workman George Demic

Weekmen Circle Drum Corp Halloween Dance at Elks Hall

The Weekmen Circle Drum Corp in apan hosts a Halloween dance at the Elks Hall Friday night with prizes for best costumes. The public is invited. County Wide 4-H Club meets Saturday in Miss Pauline Laker’s office at the court house at 1:00 PM.

Weekmen Circle Drum Corp Apan Elks Hall

Local Mother-in-Law Club Sets Friday Meeting

The local Mother-in-Law Club will hold its first meeting of the season Friday at 3 PM in the Blue Room at the Amarillo Hotel. The program includes a book review by Mrs Cyril Luker of My Son, My Son and musical numbers. President Mrs J FE Griges urges all local and national members to attend.

Amarillo Hotel Cyril Luker J. FE. Griges

Pie Supper Tonight for Business and Professional Girls

A pie supper will be given at 7 o'clock tonight for the Business and Professional Girls class of Polk Street Methodist Church at the home of Mrs. Walter Fly on 2806 Tyler Street.

Polk Street Methodist Church Walter Fly Tyler Street

Social Group meets at 1312 Rosemont on Wednesday

Mrs. George H. Hammock will host the Wednesday afternoon session of the Social Group of the A A U W at her home 1312 Rosemont at 2 o clock.

George H. Hammock Rosemont

Littl Flower Mission Guild Meeting Postponed to Tuesday

The Littl Flower Mission Guild of the Sacred Heart Cathedral will meet at 1205 Travis Street Wednesday at 1 30. The Mary Martha Class party at the First Baptist Church tonight is postponed to Tuesday at 7 30 with Miss Faye Horne of 2115 Pierce Street as hostess.

Mary Martha First Baptist Church Faye Home Pierce Street Littl Flower Mission Guild Sacred Heart Cathedral FR. A. Shields Travis Street First, Baptist Church Faye Horne

Potter County clubs to meet to plan 1939 finances

The year book and finance committees of the Potter County home demonstration clubs will meet in Miss Pauline Lakey's office Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock to plan the 1939 program. The article notes that grapes were introduced to China from Western Asia in the second century A. D.

Potter County Home Demonstration Clubs Pauline Lakey China Western Asia

i Pa Pu Club Entertained At Dorothy Taylor Home

Miss Dorothy Taylor hosted a party for the i Pa Pu Club at 1918 Jackson Street with Halloween decor and autumn flowers. Maxine Deason sang Blue Skies and Marjorie Wilkinson played piano. Each member brought a covered dish and a luncheon followed. Attendants included Dorothy Fleming Martha Rodgers Verna Mae Garthwaith Virginia Smith Shirley Becker Sara Beth Hallmark and Dorotha Sammons. Guests included Bernice Scarborough Loreta Ludlam Prestine Sullivan Betty Renfroe Betty Siedenstrong and Marjorie Wilkinson.

Dorothy Taylor Jackson Street Maxin Deason Marjorie Wilkinson Dorothy Fleming Martha Rodgers Maxine Deason Verna Mae Garthwaith Virginia Smith Shirley Becker Sara Beth Hallmark Martha Deason Sue Corn Dorotha Sammons Bernice Scarborough Loreta Ludlam Prestine Sullivan Betty Renfroe Betty Siedenstrong

Modern Priscilla Club Bridge Luncheon Planned

The Modern Priscilla Club will be entertained with a bridge luncheon at the home of Mrs. Aubrey Bachman located at 1711 Monroe Street on Thursday at 2 o'clock.

Priscilla Club Aubrey Bachman Monroe Street

Wesley Friendship Class Postpones Church Luncheon

The Wesley Friendship Class of San Jacinto Methodist Church postpones its Tuesday luncheon to Wednesday due to unspecified reasons. The event remains at the church with the same attendees and schedule shift noted by church officials.

Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad Claim

A cheerful health ad targets readers feeling blue or sunk. It promotes Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a general tonic with herbs and roots to build energy and resist despair. It asserts millions of women use it and encourages sharing with friends and family.

Lydia Pinkham

Anne Adams Pattern 4971 for holiday hostess aprons

Anne Adams Pattern 4971 offers a spool waist design flattering for holiday hosting. Includes V pockets option, shoulder straps stay in place, sizes small to large, with yardage listed and instructions to mail 15 cents for pattern and pattern book. Orders to Amarillo Globe Pattern Dept, New York.

Anne Adams Amarillo Globe Pattern Department 17Th St New York

Albino Beaver Sighted in Polaris Montana

A white beaver, described as albino, has been found in Anderson Meadows near Polaris. It is reportedly the first documented white beaver in this area of the United States, yet it continues to perform its usual dam building and foraging activities alongside its colony.

Polaris Mont U.P Anderson Meadows United States

Hungary Sets New Deadline for Czechoslovakia

Budapest reports say Hungary fixed Wednesday as a cutoff for Czechoslovakia to accept territorial terms. If unmet, Hungarian troops may cross the border. Warsaw officials deny Poland plans to move into Ruthenia, stressing pursuit of peaceful settlement amid Hungary’s border mobilization.

Budapest Hungary Czechoslovakia Ruthenia Slovakia Warsaw Poland Czechslovak

Do As Your Dentist Doesteeth Paste Ad

A dental care product highlights teeth cleaning and whitening benefits. It emphasizes that teeth cannot stay dull and dingy when used, aiming to persuade readers to purchase.

Dr. Lyon

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By Sigrid Arne Zacchens President Cleveland St. Paul Alaska Russia Brazil Homecraft Club Whiteway Firat Mrs. Bates Mrs. Hancher LASS Laura Wheeler Mary Martha Clase Speakers Institute Federation Club Rooms Amarillo Country Club R. A. Stone Jess A. Rogers Nos- Parcs St. Andrew's Altar Guild Edwin C. Burgess Hayden Street Business and Professional Womens Club Martha Clase R. C. Gerlach Bonita O. EF Masonic Hall King of P. EB. O. Sisterhood L. BE. Mason Monroe J. D. Sugg Mary Margaret Metcalf Las Armigas Needle Club Jay Laverty Fillmore Street Halcyon Clule Mra H. P. Cochran Forest Avenue Round Dozen Club Fred H. Calle Adama Street O. O. F. Hall Utopian Club Bill Freeman Weat Fifteenth Avenue Whistling Chorus Amarillo Rebekah Lodge Wesley San Jacinto Methodist Church San Costura Methodist Carpenters Auxiliary Pauline Laker Pete Mother-in-Law Club Little Flower Guild Night Prague Sover Eignty Middle Europe Lyon
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