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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1940
Page
3
Betty Clark notes a shift from stretching to rhythmic movement for health and beauty. She cites bowling as a growing fad where proper stance and footwork improve balance and posture, urging a slow start to daily play to help reduce bulges and build grace.
A茶 seated tea Sunday afternoon honored Huddle Club rushees at Mrs Arthur Ball home 2204 Hughes Street. Hostess Beverly Ball with co sponsor Mrs C B Latham Jr and Jean McGill Betty Younger Frances Fryar and pledge Dixie Hedgecoke greeted in receiving line by Latham Ball Young er Lynn Bory and Betty Norve. Members and guests listed with several names and the refreshment table featured a lace cloth and central flowers.
ABILENE Sept. 3 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lafayette Bland of Abilene announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Bobbie Louise to Willis Herman Knight of Lubbock. The wedding occurred Aug 22 after Bobbie Louise earned a Bachelor of Business Administration at Texas Technological College. The ceremony was conducted in Levelland with Reverend Beard officiating. The bride's background spans Abilene High School, Texas State College for Women, Hardin-Simmons, and Tech where she belonged to the College Chorus and Accounting Society. Knight, a Louisiana native long resident of Lubbock, works for the McAfee Furniture Company in Amarillo. Post announcement, a round of parties is planned.
The calendar lists numerous Amarillo events including American Legion Auxiliary at Legion Hall 1300 Harrison Street and various church circles, clubs, and council meetings. Highlights include First Christian Woman's Council at 10:30 and River Road Home Demonstration Club at 2 o'clock with multiple circle hostesses and luncheon notes.
Mrs Amelietta Driscoll and Robert Mc Kee Powe of Dallas wed at 9 30 Sunday in Dallas The bride has worked for the Amarillo Gas Co the groom from Silas Ala and now with Texas Co in Dallas where they reside The couple’s home is in Dallas with a prior link to Amarillo
Mrs. Knight will join her husband in Amarillo and be at home after September 8 at the Fairfax Apartments.
The Woman's Society for Christian Service of Polk Street Methodist Church will be organized formally Wednesday at 2 30 in the church auditorium. All women of the church are invited to attend and sign the new membership roll pledging prayer service and a love offering. Transportation requests may be made to the church office by phone 2 1201.
M R Corbett and family gathered at Ellwood Park for a reunion on Sunday. Attendees included Earl Phillips and family from Hereford, Roger Corbett siblings, Paul Calet and son George from Indianapolis, Jennie Corbett of Niantic, Sherman Prichard and children from Pampa, and hosts Paul S Corbett and daughter Paula Beth.
The River Road Home Demonstration Club will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Mrs. T. J. Maloney for a county agent Pauline Lokey demonstration instead of the full day meeting planned.
In a time of active women and keen world awareness men dismiss female political ideas as immature. Millett suggests women could outpace men by forming private political caucuses at gatherings, though notes it may not be worth the effort given social distractions.
Ina Lucille Daniel of Amarillo and Vincent Gildea wed Saturday night at 8 in the Central Church of Christ home ceremony officiated by Luther G. Roberts. Best man Bob Conley attended. couple to live at 707 Pierce Street after an informal reception. Gildea works for Osgood Monument Company.
Mrs seat Ewing hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower for Anna Lee Jackson Walters at 2209 Buchanan Street. The event featured garden flowers, games, and contests with guests including Addie Wright Joe McLaughlin Willis Moore E F Ruddick Leonard Broaddus Melvin Jackson and others. Gifts arrived from several friends and relatives.
The H L Gill family gathered at 300 North Johnson Street for a four year reunion with visiting relatives from Amarillo Dallas Austin and Austin. Attendees included Mr and Mrs H L Gill Charles Mary Barbara Lynn Dee Aubrey and more. Johnny Gill plans to study at the University of Texas in Austin.
A birthday party honoring Katherine Jo Daniel was held at 3708 Taylor Street with games and prizes awarded to Sally Grubiker Jimmie Lee Metcalf and Jack Daniel. Attendees included Ramona Waggoner Sarah Beth Osborn Patricia Cooper Virginia Haynes Patsy Oldham Katherine Bowlin Raymond Louis Stoneham Harold Winger and Jack Daniel.
The Up and Doing Club met at Mrs. Elvin Stock’s home 1015 Williams Street. Attendees included Mesdames Jewett Krabbe Rickman Ray Armstrong Spencer Roush Davis and Barbara Ann Stock plus the hostess. The group will assemble September 13 at Mrs. Ray’s residence.
A New York story details the Executive Women's Association led by Mrs. Bissie Q. Mott. Fifty-plus women over 35 formed a network to regain employment, with committees for placement and outreach to employers. They aim to prove merit over youth and place women in executive roles.
National Federation of Music Clubs plans a campaign to combat Fifth Column activities through music. Led by Helen Harrison Mills, the program emphasizes international folk music and loyalty, featuring an international folk festival in member clubs and the singing of The Star Spangled Banner.
WSCS Circle 1 of Polk Street Methodist Woman's Society for Christian Service will sponsor a rummage sale Saturday at 621 East Fourth Avenue. Call 2-3096 or 7002 to contribute rummage. The event links to a music clubs push for Latin American exchange and a Back to the Church movement led by Dr. H Augustine Smith of Boston University and music revival urged by Mrs. Ober.
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