Famous Dramatists Studied By Club
The Twentieth Century Club met at Richards Memorial Library to discuss Famous Dramatists of Our Time. Mire Bowden spoke on Helen Hayes, born 1900, noting her stage career and marriage to Charles McArthur with daughter Mary on the stage. Iris Hawkins described Laurence Olivier born 1907, his early schooling, film debut, WWII return, marriage to Vivien Leigh, and versatility on stage. Ethridge presented Ethel Barrymore and brothers Lionel and John as noted children of Maurice Drew Barrymore, highlighting the Barrymores as a line of notable actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Walter Bowden
Helen Hays
Miss Hays
Charles McArthur
Mary
Ethel Barrymore
Bowden
Laurence Oliver
Ira Mae Hawkins
Surry
England
Vivien Leigh
Broadway
Oliver
Melvin 20th Century Club Elects Officers
The Melvin Twentieth Century Club met at Mrs. J A Sansom home with Mrs Allan Ledbetter as co host. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs W C Akins president Mrs FE W Murray vice president Mrs Floyd Marshall secretary Mrs K O Ellington treasurer Mrs R T Crain and Mrs J A Sansom reporter and press book and Mrs Willard Ky zar parliamentarian. A program on Safety Driving followed the business session with emphasis on Traffic Court Improvement and driver retraining as a path to safer roads and civic responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Twentieth Century Club
J. A. Sansom
Allan Ledbetter
W. C. Akins
FE. W. Murray
Vic
Floyd Marshall
K. O. Ellington
R. T. Crain
Willard Kyzar
New Officers To Be Elected By Sorosis
Sorosis Club outlines officer slate for February 4 meeting with Miss Tressie Shaver as president and a full slate including vice president and secretary. Club plans cooperative safety efforts, charity work for Formosa, and scrapbooks for the February meeting while discussing Texas poets laureate and arts highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis
Dora Ryan
Texas
Brady
McCulloch County
Lucile Welch
Tressie Shaver
Mines
M. J. Bean
Boyd Commander
Aubrey Davee
W. N. Nilis
Donald Johnson
Will Kennerly
H. L. Lackey
Eric Swenson
Ernst Tetens
Ruhama Willhelm
J. E. Williams
Amarillo Visit From Stroopes and Hairstons Details
Mr and Mrs Fount Stroope visited their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs James F Rhynes of 916 Lipscamp Street Amarillo from Sunday to Tuesday They were joined by Mrs H L Hairston who visited her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Ernest Amarine in Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fount Stroope
James F Rhynes
Lipscamp St
Amarillo
H. L. Hairston
Ernest Amarine
District President To Speak at Rochelle Meeting
Rochelle Study Club hosts Mrs. Gilbert Theriot sixth district president of TFWC as guest speaker Monday January 27 at 4 p m in the Community Center. Mrs. Richard Moseley directs the program with hostesses Mrs Lockett Bryson Mrs Nels Swenson and Mrs J H Burk urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Theriot
TFWC
Rochelle
Richard Moseley
Mmes. Lockett Bryson
Nels Swenson
J. H Burk
Brownie Troop 4 Names New Officers
Brownie Troop 4 of Girl Scouts met Jan. 15 at the Girl Scout Little House with Jo Marie Gault presiding. New officers for the next six weeks were elected: Pam Francks president, Susan Ev ridge vice president, Jo Marie Gault secretary reporter, Becky Roper treasurer. Mrs. Aaron Roper led the troop in singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie Troop 4
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Little House
Jo Marie Gault
Pam Francks
Susan Evridge
Becky Roper
Aaron Roper
International Friendship Party Plans Discussed
The discussion covered the arrangement of an International Friendship Party scheduled for February 20. Organizers reviewed guest lists, activities, and safety measures to ensure a welcoming event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internation Friendship Party
Local hostess serves cheese dip and cold drinks at gathering
Mrs. Lewis Hampton, hostess, served a cheese dip and cold drinks to Mmes. R. M. Engdahl, Chester Richie, Bowden, Jackson, Earl Finlay, John Pellizgari, E. Martin, Cecil Striegter, Hark rider, Dewey Lowe and Miss Hawkins while noting Ethel as a great actress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Right
Ethel
Lewis Hampton
Mmes
R. M. Engdahl
Chester Richie
Bowden, Jackson
Earl Finlay
John Pellizgari
E. Martin
Cecil Striegter
Harkrider
Dewey Lowe
Miss Hawkins
Scout Cookie Kits Issued By Chairman
Scout cookie program kicks off with training for leaders at 9:00 a.m. hosted by Mrs. K. P. Lindsay at Mrs. M. E. F. Tittle's home. Kits were issued with instructions for the sale and emphasis on camp expansion, courtesy, and tact in public dealings. Attendees included Mines, Lindsay, Gault, Broad, Francks, Elliott, McMillan, Dahlberg, Wilson, and Tittle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P. Lindsay
M. EF. Tittle
Lindsay
Mines
Joe B. Gault
H. O. Broad
Jimmy Francks
J. M. Elliott
O. D. McMillan
le L. Dahlberg
W. W. Wilson
Tittle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Twentieth Century Club
Richards Memorial Library
Jim Harkrider
W. L. Jackson
Melvin 20Th Century Club
T. Wood
W. O. Akins
W. C. Hutto
J. D. Morrow
Avert Carlson
Leland Sutton
E. W. Murray
B. B. Weems
E. A. Taylor
Joe Morrow
D. C. Middleton
Howard Parks
John Bratton
FE. H. Ivy
Bobby Jack Ivy
Arnold Benson
K. T. Crain
Guest
Becky Henderson
Sorosis Club
Mogile Glenn
H. L Lackey
M M. Hradham
Lucil Welch
Earl Todd
Todd
International Relations Committee
Formosa
Kennerly
Margaret Royalty Eadwards
Brady Drug
Prescription
Dial
Surur
Morton
Worth
S. BlackBurn Bradham
Brady, Texas
Imal
National Office Management Association
Beaumont
Charlene Mitchell
Brownie Troop
Durham
Rudder Drug
Cadillac
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