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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1940

Page

3

Two Showers Honor Mrs. G W Elkins In Wichita

Mrs G W Elkins formerly Elaine Stover was honored with two post nuptial showers. The Alpha Iota Alumnae Chapter gave a crystal shower at 1922 Fillmore Street and later Mrs Cora Roddy and Mrs Alta Lawson hosted a second party at 1006 West Twentieth Avenue. Attendees included Mrs Beverly Prescott and many relatives. prizes were awarded to guests.

G. W. Elkins Elaine Stover Alpha Iota Alumnae Fillmore Street Cora Roddy Alta Lawson John Armstrong Jess Latham F. E. Bryan Mesdames HB. L. Gaither Tillie Dickerson Pearle McEachern O. W. Harrison Eddith McSwain Aubrey Fowler Elma Crump Dorothy Collier Carolyvn Howell Hazel Puckett Kans John ' Ters Eldorado Mias Prisa Scott Los Angeles Lillie Rege Louise Elliott Mary Elizbeth Royalty Crystal Dickerson Ja McEachern Bill and Warren Stover

An nette Halsey and David Kritser Wedding Eve Dinner

Miss An nette Halsey and David Kritser of Amarillo will wed tonight at the bride’s home. A formal dinner in the Hotel Lubbock Junior Ballroom honored the couple after the rehearsal with guests from Amarillo and nearby towns attending.

Lubbock Annette Halsey David Kritser Amarillo John W. Halsey Hop Halsey Reynolds Hotel Lubbock Miss Halsey Mary Kritser Tom Kritser Jim Weymouth John Fain C. E Weymouth Tom Masterson Bob Masterson Truscott F. W. Hinds Bill Cox Rey Bill Bird

Community Clubs Busy In Delphi Tonight And Friday

Calendar lists Delphi Mn Delphian seat Federation Club Rooms events at 7.30 and 12.00 with choirs, teas, and mothers day acknowledgments. Friday includes Child Study Club meetings, Tea honoring sixth graders, and multiple club gatherings across addresses such as Fountain Terrace South Taylor Street and 3006 Harrison Street. Additional items include Garden Club executive board, Woodmen Circle party, and Red Carnation Lodge activities at local halls.

Post Office Clerks Auxiliary Set Luncheon Meet

The Auxiliary to meet with Mrs. Bert Van Noy at 0 Taylor Street for a luncheon on Friday.

Post Office Con Mrs Bertie Taylor Street Levi Bert van Noy

Marmola Promotes Slimming Without Severe Diets

A newspaper ad pitches Marmola Tablets as a safe aid to slim figures without starvation. It claims over thirty years on the market and more than twenty million boxes sold, noting Marmola is not a cure and is for adults with thyroid-related obesity but otherwise healthy, urging readers to consult a physician for diagnosis and buy from druggists.

Book Review Announced by Amarillo Scout Troop 40

Amarillo's Senior Girl Scout Troop No 40 will sponsor a review of Cecil Roberts book And So To Bath at Book Gellar 410 A West Tenth Avenue Friday at 8 o'clock. Mrs J H Chandler announces the event to feature Miss Lucile Spoonts as reviewer and a chorus performance by troop members.

Amarillo Cecil Roberts Bath England Sellar Lucile Spoonts Chandler

Miss Northe Tours Texas for Red Cross Benefit

Miss Gail Northe of Dallas lectured on fashions in Amarillo sponsored by the Potter County Federation of Women's Clubs to aid the Red Cross. Miss Polly Simnith accompanied as photographer and projection operator.

Gail Northe Federation Club Polly Simnith Dallas Texas State Network Miss Northe Harper's Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Red Cross Darrell Jackson Jackson Rose Bow Vernon

AAUW Board Meets in Abilene Before Brownwood Conference

The Texas A A U W state board meets in Abilene with Dr. Anna Powell presiding. After an executive session, leaders travel to Big Spring for a sectional conference at Hotel Settles. The gathering outlines plans for the Biennial Texas Division Conference in Brownwood and notes the national A A U W convention set for Cincinnati April 21 25.

Hotel Settles Big Spring The T. F. Richardson Wichita Palls Harry McGhee Arlington Mary H. Clay Mary Hardin-Baylor College Mary ¢ €. Sweet Denton A. A. Brown San Antonio Mary W.W. Doak Lubbock I. M. Alexander Corpus Christi Hal P. Bybee Austin Dorothea L. Schlegel Eugenie Terry Dallas Brownwood Cincinnati Ohio

Pleasant Valley Club Meets In Home of Mrs Gentry

The Pleasant Valley Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. H. C. Gentrys home for a lecture on freezer lockers and frozen foods by Miss Pauline Lakey. Refreshments were served and plans were made to meet Oct 23 to elect officers.

Pleasant Valley Home Demonstration Club H. C. Gentry Pauline Lakey County Home W. T. Willis Roll ¢All Guy Gibson J. W. Kennedy Grace Weller M. B. Gentry Las Animas Cole R. W. Rodgers Denvyer Miss Lokey Mesdames W. N. Martin J. C. Ward JL. O. Biggers I. FE. Osborne C. Talley F. L. Gibson Elgin Reid W. A

Auctionettes Bridge Club Luncheon At Canton Cafe

Members of the Auctionettes Bridge Club enjoyed a three course luncheon at the Canton Cafe and later attended the State Theater Tuesday afternoon. Attendees included Mesdames R. L. Bennett L. W. Blenis W. H. Bovydston T. J. Cumbie C. A. Het rick Jr B. FE. Lusk C. M. Rhoads and W. L. Webb. Regular meeting will be Friday afternoon at 1619 South Pierce Street with Mrs. R. L. Bennett hostess.

Auctionettes Club Auctionettes Bridge Club Canton Cafe State Theater Mesdames R. L. Bennett L. W. Blenis W. H. Bovydston T. J. Cumbie C. A. Hetrick, Jr B. FE. Lusk C. M. Rhoads W. L. Webb South Pierce Street

Sewing Clubs prepare quilting and meetings this Friday

The Helping Hand Sewing Club will hold an all day quilting at Mrs. C. W. Lindsey's home at 207 Mississippi Street starting 9 AM Friday. The Up-And-Doing Sewing Club meets at Mrs. L. F Roush's home at 500 Houston Street at 2:30 PM Friday.

Helping Hand Sewing Club C. W. Lindsey Mis Bslasippi Street L. F. Roush Houston Street Helping Hand

Fashions Since 1890 Shown At Presbyterian Luncheon

Central Presbyterian Churchwomen hosted a 50th anniversary luncheon featuring a fashion parade of 10 year period outfits from 1890 to present. The event included organ music, elocution, gifts, Mizpah benediction, and a display of models with 175 attendees.

Central Presbyterian R. Thomson Bessie S. Fairman Underwood John Mathis H. A. Brown Canyon Mathis Fairman Brown M. W. Cunningham Thomsen Ivor H. Davies G. Gordway Our Church Eakman J. C. Sullivan Dorothy Sullivan Ernest C. Shearer S. R. Conger Roy Bechtold Bette L. Burgess A. G. Stanley D. G. Blackburn John Ward J. L. Williams Tom Blair F. E. Chapman Tom Aldridge W. Payne Frost Fred Thomas Kenneth H. Myers S. FE. Fish Albert Bivins M. C. Bradford G. C. Nobles Tvan H. Fenn James O Cade Y. R Thomas P. D. Berthelot Bertha McGregor C Hemsell W. M. Hall A. E

Woodmen Circle to Hold Monthly Birthday Party

The Woodmen Circle will hold its monthly birthday party in Woodmen Hall at 8 o clock tonight.

Woodmen Circle Woodman Hall Woodmen Hall

Poitan Class Plans Installation Tea at First Baptist

The Poitan Class of the First Baptist Church invites members to an installation tea from 3 to 5 tomorrow afternoon in the church parlors. The event welcomes attendees to celebrate the class with light refreshments and remarks.

Nentus First Baptist Church Church First Baptist Poitan Narlor Poitan First Baptist Church

Mrs. Bill Kirk Honored With Surprise Shower

Mrs. Bill Kirk received a surprise afternoon shower at the home of Mrs. A. L. Thibodeaux 2104 Buchanan Street. The event featured fall flowers games and contests with prizes to Mrs. Osa Archibald and refreshments served to numerous guests including Mesdames Hesna Morrison Edith Garrison M. W. Griggs J. Garrison Archibald Lela Ruddick Pearl Gilbert E. R. Heath and others plus assistance from the Massey and Stringer households.

Bill Kirk A. L. Thibodeaux Buchanan Street Osa Archibald Hesna Morrison Edith Garrison M. W. Griggs J. Garrison Archibald Lela Ruddick Pearl Gilbert E. R. Heath Paul Nunn Early Brown Jeff Stringer Ernest Massey W. T. Nixon W. L. Young Emery Stoops Thelma Stoops

San Jacinto and McKinley P T A Meetings Recap

San Jacinto P T A met in the school auditorium with Mrs Clyde Bradford presiding. Supt C M Rogers spoke on Amarillo schools. Frank King announced plans for a moving picture machine. A social hour followed. a covered dish luncheon was approved for before meetings. McKinley P T A opened the year with tea and reception. J E Evans outlined the year and teachers were introduced.

San Jacinto Parent-Teacher Association Clyde Bradford A. D. Nance C. M. Rogers Amarillo Frank King McKinley McKinley Parent-Teacher, Association Evans

West Amarillo Council Board Meeting Set for Monday

The executive board of the West Amarillo Christian Woman's Council will meet Monday at 2:30 PM at the home of Mrs. J. L. Sparks 206 Sunset Street.

West Amarillo Christian Woman's Council J. L. Sparks Sunset Street

Cemetery Floral Arrangements Describe Yellow Marigolds

A fragment notes yellow marigolds and chrysanthemums bordered by tall candleabra in a decorative graveyard display. The text emphasizes color and arrangement around urns or memorial markers.

Mrs LeMond Speaks on Galveston for Junior Travel Club

Mrs. Ralph LeMond discussed Galveston at a Junior Travel Study Club meeting held yesterday afternoon at Mrs. W B Gunn’s home. The group listed attendees including James Ballard Sam Clemmons J C Coyle Aubrey Jackson H E Jacobson Leon Krupp J Garland Martin W W Sharp A D Houska Miss Betty Wingate and Miss Blanche Carter. The club will meet October 9 at Miss Wingate’s residence.

Ralph LeMond Galveston Junior Travel Study Club W. B. Gunn Arch Road Mesdames James Ballard Sam Clemmons J. C. Coyle Aubrey Jackson H. E. Jacobson Fritch Leon Krupp J. Garland Martin W. W. Sharp A. D. Houska Betty Wingate Blanche Carter Miss Wingate

Red Carnation Lodge Meeting at IOOF Hall Friday

The Red Carnation Lodge will hold a business and social meeting at the IOOF Hall Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Special attention will be given to members interested in initiatory keys. Mrs. Roy Victor chairs the serving committee with Mrs. Arthur Thibodeaux, Mrs. Jess Webb, and Mrs. J. R. Wallace assisting.

Red Carnation Lodge Roy Victor Arthur Thibodeaux Jess Webb J. R. Wallace

Also Mentioned on This Page

Delphi Mn Federation Club Rooms Mra. B. T. Ae Fountain Terrace Child Welfare Chih J. Marl McCasland South Taylor Street D.S. Watkins Co-Hontens A. B Aronson Tea Room Truett Hull George Short Child Study Club Glenn Nutt Sunset Terrace J L. Parmelee Alice Landergin School W. R. Irwin Harrison Street Red Carnatis Oye Lodge O. F Tyler Street Sewrette Chile J.P. Lynn Louisiana Street T. H. C. Wives Club D. M Smith Weet Twelfth Avenue Mesdames Alva Slay R. L. Tansey Sanborn P. T. Unit Federated Club Forest Hill Study Club Mason Martin North Woodland Street Gavel Club Lucille Latham Palo Duro Street John D. Fry Wild Rose Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall Book Review Polk ST Kayser Pleasant Valley Club Gentry Mary Joyce Chenault W. L. Chenault Phi Mu Sorority Brenau College Gainesville Chenault Ward-Belmont Junior College Nashville Tenn Presbyterian P.T Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Mrs. LeMond Ioof Hall Junkin Taylor Arnho HAT and Box Sale
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