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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1940

Page

4

Halloween events fill Amarillo calendar tonight

The Calendar lists several Halloween activities across Amarillo. Junior Business Women's Club hosts a dance at 0:30, Forest Hill P T A holds a carnival at 8, and church groups sponsor a chili and pie supper to benefit Mexican Christian Church. Schools host carnivals and suppers, with additional events at the Amarillo Country Club and public library story hour.

Junior Business Women’s Club Amarilla Ne Christian West Amarillo Country Club First Christian West Amarillo Fellowship Hall First Christian Church Junior Business Women's Club Amarillo Hotel

Four Club Names New Officers in County Meeting

Mrs H T Brady was re elected president of the Four F Home Demonstration Club at her home yesterday. Officers include Mrs Bryan York vice president Mrs W L Renegar secretary treasurer and Mrs Carl Larsen council delegate. Committee chairs named and plans set for a Thanksgiving dinner November 21 at Mrs Larsen home.

H. T. Brady Bryan York W. L. Renegar Carl Larsen F. E. King R. S. Watson York D. V. Robinson Brady King Larsen Mesdames Brady Renegar J. B. Epting Pauline Lakey Potter County

Spanish Club Contest Yields Prize At Amarillo Hotel

Miss Edith Bibolet won the prize in a senior Spanish club contest held at a meeting last night in the Amarillo Hotel. A club name was discussed and a plan to choose a new name at next Thursday’s 7 30 pm gathering in the Amarillo Hotel was set. Mrs. H Banks Jones will lead the program on proposed visits to Mexico or other lands.

Edith Bibolet Amarillo H. Banks Jones Mexico

Church Forms Wesleyan Guild At San Jacinto Methodist

A Wesleyan Guild was organized as a unit of the San Jacinto Methodist Church to serve business and professional women. Officers include Mrs C A Cadwell president Mrs D S McClendon vice president and program chairman Mrs Bertha Gowdy secretary Mrs J R McDowell treasurer and Mrs L W Barrett spiritual life chair. Hostess for the organizing meeting was Mrs Cadwell. Four honored at a luncheon and social were Mesdames Nelson Hall J W Whiteside Lottie Suggs and F A Bell at the San Jacinto Baptist Church event.

San Jacinto Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service C. A. Cadwell D. S. McClendon Bertha Gowdy J. R. McDowell L. W. Barrett Spiritual Life Committee Ina McBride Christian Social Relations Committee Cadwell Nelson Hall J. W. Whiteside Lottie Suggs F. A. Bell San Jacinto Baptist Church Teach

Auctionettes Club ’18 Entertained in Pleasant Valley

Members of the Auctionettes Bridge Club met at Mrs. W. H. Boydston’s home in Pleasant Valley on Wednesday afternoon. They planned to entertain husbands with a Halloween party at Mr. and Mrs. C. A Hetrick’s home. Prizes went to Mrs. C. A Hetrick Jr. and Mrs. B. E. Lusk. Guests included Mrs. Lorainne Dyer and others. Next meeting set for Mrs. L. W. Blenis’s home at 811 Lamar.

Auctionettes Club Auctionettes Bridge Club W. H. Boydston Pleasant Valley C. A Hetrick C. A Hetrick, Jr B. E. Lusk Mesdames R L. Bennett L. W. Blen

Fern Division Auxiliary Meets at 831 Carolina Street

Members of the Fern Division of the Grand International Auxiliary met yesterday at Mrs. Sam Lewis's home 831 Carolina Street for business and games. A Plate lunch was served. Attending were Mesdames J. M Lyons Cora Crotty Will Riley M R Jenness N M Carter J P Rollins G C Boney Imogene Pace and Will Riley. Mrs. Riley received a birthday remembrance from her secret friend. Mrs. Lewis was assisted by her daughter Mrs. C F Ong in serving luncheon plates with Halloween themed appointments.

Fern Division Grand International Auxiliary Sam Lewis Carolina Street J. M Lyons Cora Crotty Will Riley M R. Jenness N. M. Carter J. P Rollins G. C. Boney Imogene Pace Riley Mrs. Lewis

Community notices reflect church events and observations

The article lists a luncheon and birthday gifts for teachers, a chili and pie supper hosted by local churches, a covered dish lunch for the Bethany Class, and a revival prayer service. Numerous attendees and local figures are named, with activities centered on church fellowship.

First Baptist Church Bethany T. H. McDonald E. T. Dunaway Mesdames Ted Ferguson E. O. Chaddock A. K. Webster Theo Pitchios John Dees, Jr J. H. Kelley L. R. Vaughn Louie L. Smyth Charles M. Rogers A. K. Wilcoxson Flora Lee Mitchell T. G. Hull L. B. Godwin George Russell Co. L. Akers Willard Harris Jim Crawford C. A. Gordon Odelle Harris FE. C. Nelson E. C. Jones

Harmony Club Plans Musical Tea Honoring Stephen Foster

Harmony Club members and guests attend a 2 30 p m Monday musical tea in Federation Club Rooms led by Mrs N D Bartlett with costumes planned for all participants. The event honors Stephen Foster the American Troubadour and supports a good cause through the club’s social program.

Harmony Club Federation Club Stephen Foster N. D. Bartlett

Tea Time Biscuit Recipekept with Cheese and Dates

Dr. Virginia Unverforth Miss Bertha Gartner and Mesdames A Woods and T R Selders guests These are nice for afternoon tea Mix your regular biscuit recipe Roll the biscuit dough lightly to about one quarter inch thickness Cut in rounds and spread with butter grated cheese and chopped seeded dates Fold over press edges together brush tops with milk and bake in hot oven.

Amarillo Welfare Council Meeting Set at Courthouse

The Amarillo Welfare Council will meet at 4 PM Monday in Room 305 of the courthouse. Welfare organizations will lead the program and invited representatives from all welfare project groups are asked to attend.

Amarillo Welfare Council Amarillo

Carnival Night At Sanborn and Margaret Wills Schools

The Sanborn School PTA hosts an all school carnival tonight at 6 30 with supper and a floor show in the cafeteria featuring El Patio a Mexican program directed by Mrs No land and Miss Frances Parkinson. Prizes are planned for a dart and archery contest and other activities with various grades selling snacks and running games.

Sanborn School Parent- Teacher Association M. H. Hurd el Patio James Noland Frances Parkinson Ione Read Mattie Bull Esther Dellis Maverick Club Boys Ruth Boaz C. C. Hood Louise Orr Asilee Murphy Summit Mesdames B. F. Humphers Lowell Blackwell Tom Killian Bertha Smith W. A. Phillips D. E. Allen Eldon Charles Reed R. A. Ward S. B. Baine Bill Byers Herman Ford

Lodge Honors Birthdays at Halloween Dance

Red Carnation Lodge hosted a Halloween dance and birthday party at the I. O. O. F. Hall for members with October November and December birthdays. Myrtle Massey presided with G. B. Reed and P. A. Groves assisting. Honor guests included Viola Coontz Martha Ogles Louise Devine Stella Groves Della Robinson and Margaret Hamilton. Refreshments were served by a list of members.

Red Carnation Lodge Myrtle Massey G. B. Reed Lodge P. A. Groves Mesdames Viola Coontz Martha Ogles Louise Devine Stella Groves Della Robertson Margaret Hamilton Jessie Howes Leta Beard Lita Webb Mabel Fitz Bessie Melvin Molly Stringer Thelma Heath

Face Powder Through the Ages and Modern Improvements

The article traces face powder from ancient use to modern high quality formulations. It notes the enduring role of powder across eras and climates and praises Dorothy Gray Laboratories for refined textures and purity, highlighting eradication of harmful ingredients.

Crete Greece England America Dorothy Gray Dorothy Gray Laboratories

Larsen Pupils To Appear in Public Musicale Tonight

Miss Lilly Larsen presents a public musicale at 7 30 Saturday night at 1223 Polk Street featuring pupils Billy Morris Kay Lynne Clem mons Hylasne Yeager Nora Jane Sears Carson Burroughs Mrs Jim mie Morris Dorothy Wilde Doris Nell Wilson John Reynolds Patsy McCarrick Glen Holden Betty Hill Dorothy Jean Dunn Jewell Ellis Betty Roddy.

Miss Lilly Larsen Polk Street Billy Morris Kay Lynne Clemmons Hylasne Yeager Nora Jane Sears Carson Burroughs Jimmie Morris Dorothy Wilde Doris Nell Wilson John Reynolds Patsy McCarrick Glen Holden Betty Hill Dorothy Jean Dunn Jewell Ellis Betty Roddy

Andrew's Men's Club To Be Organized Here Monday

St Andrews Parish inquires plan to start a men's club with first meeting Monday night at the Episcopal Parish House. Dinner will be served at 7 o'clock and officers will be elected. All men of St Andrews Parish or their friends are invited to attend.

American Legion and Auxiliary Legion Hall Young People's Service League Church School of St. Andrews Episcopal Parish St. Andrews’ Parish

Officers Elected at Thrifty Club Meeting This Week

Thrifty Home Demonstration Club will elect officers at a meeting Monday at 10 in the home of Mrs. D. B. Smith. A covered dish luncheon will follow at noon.

Thrifty Club Thrifty Home Demonstration Club D. B. Smith

Cereal Cooking Step By Step Instructs Lumpy Prevention

The guide advises preventing lumping by mixing a fourth cup of cold water per cup of cereal then adding it to boiling salted water. It instructs pouring slowly to maintain boiling and cooking five minutes over direct heat with frequent stirring before covering and finishing in a double boiler.

Mrs Wegner Honored At Pink Green Shower

Mrs. Leo Wegner formerly Mim Rosemary Hinkle was feted at a West Fourth Avenue shower hosted by Miss Lois Pres ley Mrs. Wendell Cannon and Mrs. Buster Barnes. The pink and green theme showed in decorations and prizes were awarded to honoree by Mrs. Vesta Wilson and Mrs. Alma Jo Davis. Attendees included Mrs. Wilson Davis Mary Reed Anna Judd Doris Ballard and the hostesses. Gifts came from several friends including Mary Mattingly Verlin Martin Helen Begley Ruth Judd and Artie Robison.

Leo Wegner Mim Rosemary Hinkle Lois Presley Wendell Cannon Buster Barnes Barnes West Fourth Avenue Vesta Wilson Alma Jo Davis Wilson Davis Mary Reed Anna Judd

Bronze with Black Shoes Complement Black Coat in New Leather

A new bronze leather shade called crocodile lizard offers a permanent color for shoes. It pairs with black attire and brown fur trim, with varied heel heights and styles including croc odile lizard with suede accents.

Local sewing clubs host Halloween gatherings and share crafts

Members of Blue Bonnet Needle Club meet at Mrs. T. L. Bosworth home on Tyler Street for a Halloween luncheon with autumn decor and mini black cat place cards. Tea towels presented to Mrs. F. G. Tye. next meeting planned at Mrs. Ed Terrell’s home. Other clubs hold quilting and sewing sessions with guests and potluck meals.

Blue Bonnet Needle Club T. L. Bosworth Tyler Street F. G. Tye Walter C. Morris

Jelly sealing tip shared at club gathering

One idea to seal jelly uses shaved paraffin in each glass before filling. The hot jelly melts the paraffin which rises and seals as it cools. The event included Mrs. Jessie Smith of Montana and several local ladies. The group planned to meet at Mrs. Hull's home next Thursday.

Jessie Smith Montana O. E. Wilbanks Mickey Davis Charles Griffith C. H. Roark J. B. Simpson J. W. Holloway J. W. Thomas G. A. Runyon E. C. Twing V.V. Blodgett E. A. Baker Hill Wilbanks T. O. Strahl E. N. Boydston B. E. Lust R. L. Jones Georgia Mae Runyon Mrs. Hull

Beryl Needle Club Meeting Notes At Mrs Barr Home

Mrs J W Barr entertained the Beryl Needle Club at her Madison Street residence. Refreshments served to Mesdames Branum Bogard Copeland Davis Putman Reeves Reeves Weaver Wyre. The group plans a full day meeting next Thursday at Mrs Cecil Gardner s Alabama Street home. Industrial activity in Peru continues at high levels.

Neil Huddleston North Rusk Street F. P. Trimble L. H. Pierot Virgil Oglesby Bob Shannon Gene McGough O. E. Wilson B. A. Cantrell Bill Roberts Lawrence Grant Osa Archibald Beryl Club J. W. Barr Madison Street Beryl Needle Club R. S. Branum Bill Bogard William Copeland W. F. Davis Ed Putman Henry Reeves Waylon Reeves G. K. Weaver George Wyre Cecil Gardner Alabama Street

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Forest Hill Summit School San Jacinto School Margaret Wills A.A.A.W Rose Bowl Amarillo Public Library de Killian Young People’s Service League Church School St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Pariah House Misa Lilly Larsen Borden's Eagle Brand Eagle Brand Gcoprright The Nerden Company Vel Colgate-Palmolive Peet Tnt Ers Christian Church Amarillo Printing CO E. 5Th St TEA Gamma Kappa Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Paramount Theater Simon G. Elliott Ira Scott Jo Eddie Happy H. V. Lee Fountain Terrace J. B. L. Club Marie Jenkins Sunset Terrace Elfyle Whitsett Teddy Price W. C. Buckley Elsie Wilkins Sam Slaughter Jerry Neal Helen Hutchins Jimmie Sullivan Mona Bowman Foster Dumas Gene Fleming Florence Gristy Frances Jean Virginia Unverforth Miss Bertha Gartner Mesdames A. ©. Woods and T. R. Selders P.T Parent-Teacher Association Maverick Club Andrew's Men’s Club Iceland Mrs. Wegner Junkin Anz Heinz Thrifty Thimble Club P. S. Veazey W. J Rogers J. D. Oakley W. J. Shrum J. R. Fowler Ada Odom E. N. Noe C. L. Veazey Homecraft Homecraft Club W. R. Hill North Tyler Street Peru Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Little America Rayne Raynee Blackburn Bros West Texas
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