Spider and Poet Poem Then Society Meeting Change
A verse by W. M. laments a spider and a poet sharing a fate of confinement and labor. The Polk Street Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Society reschedules its meeting from 3:30 to 8:00 this evening to allow Mrs. Margaret Proctor Smith to speak at the Episcopal church at 4 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M.S
Woman's Missionary Society of
Polk Street Methodist Church
Margaret Proctor Smith
Episcopal Church
Large crowd greets Mrs. Sanford at new church quarters
A large turnout greeted Mrs. F. B. Sanford as the T. E. L. Class of the First Baptist Church returned from vacation to their permanent quarters. Twenty eight attended en tithe and thirty brought Bibles while twenty five studied their lesson. The class will read the book of John and discuss it by chapters each Sunday.
Kansas City contralto praises Amarillo visit
Kansas City musician Mrs. N. H. Macon, a prominent contralto, expresses delight with Amarillo as she and her cousin Mrs. Minnie G. Scott host her during a stay connected to the Scott School of Dancing. The statement reflects satisfaction with the friendly atmosphere and accommodations.
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Kansas City
Amarillo
N. H. Macon
Minnie G. Scott
Scott School of Dancing
Macon
Mrs Macon Delights Western Plains Audience On Tour
A rested artist making her first western plains visit, Mrs. Macon impressed with the breadth of the region. The Kansas City contralto soloist, notable for a three octave range, has long association with churches and independent bookings. She studies under Eduardo Lacerdote in Chicago and spent three years at Bush Conservatory. Her radio programs have reached thousands and she has appeared in Dallas, Waco, San Antonio, Houston and Galveston.
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Macon
Kansas City
Eduardo Lacerdote
Chicago Musical College
Miss Gertrude Doolen Weds Paul Craig in Quiet Amarillo Ceremony
Miss Gertrude Doolen and J. Paul Craig wed yesterday morning at Rev W M Lane’s home 1702 Taylor. They begin a Santa Fe and Colorado honeymoon and will reside in Clovis New Mexico. The bride, daughter of Mrs W S Doolen of Paducah, has long lived with her aunt Mrs Ridings in Amarillo. The groom, son of J F Craig, has been in Amarillo five years and recently bought the Piggly Wiggly in Clovis.
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Gertrude Doolen
Paul Craig
J. Paul Craig
W. M. Lane
Taylor Street
Visits and Travels Of Local Residents
Mrs J W Puckett heads to California for about a month visiting relatives. Mrs T B Rhodes and daughter Dorothy return to Tucson after a pleasant visit with Mrs E H Petty. Dr and Mrs Richard Keys host Mr and Mrs J E Richerd and four children en route to California. Richerd is Keys's brother. Miss Sarah Louise Brandt returns from a two week California trip visiting her aunt Miss Sarah Flynn. Miss Lucile Ward resumes nurse training after an operation. she visited Fort Worth and toured New Mexico before returning to Amarillo. Mrs J T Langley, seriously ill at 509 N Fillmore, is much better.
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J. W. Puckett
California
T. B. Rhodes
Dorothy
Tucson
Arizona
E. H. Petty
Rhodes
Richard Keys
J. E. Richerd
Gustave
Guy
Martha
J. C
Athens
Alabama
Mr. Richerd
Keys
Sarah Louise Brandt
St. Anthony’s Sanitarium
Sarah Flynn
Lucile Ward
St. Anthony's Sanitarium
Fort Worth
New Mexico
Amarillo
J. T. Langley
N. Fillmore Street
Pollyanna Club Gifts Spread Sunshine to Many
The Pollyanna Club of the Senior Aidelis Class at First Baptist Church spent time with acts of kindness. Last week more than fifty people received thoughtful gifts, brightening their lives, and this week the club expects to reach even more.
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First Baptist Church
Mr and Mrs Short Entertain With Family Reunion
Mr and Mrs J G Short hosted a regular family reunion at their home on Fillmore Street. Also present were their children and extended family including Mr and Mrs J B Short and children from Wise County, Ben Short and family, and B S Short of Grayson County.
MISS PATTERSON HOSTESS AT BRIDGE PARTY
Miss Frances Patterson hosted a summer bridge gathering at her home 1893 Van Buren Street. Four tables hosted games with high score earned by Miss Josephine Gist and consolation by Miss Lora Louise Exum. Attendees included a long list of Dallas young women.
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Marjorie Williams
Lillian Blanche Thompson
Zuma Vance Cotten
Jane McCullough
Wilda Smith
Mary Lucy Montgomery
Frances Powell
Elizabeth Meyer
Mary Louise Askew
Flora Louise Exum
Josephine Gist
Carmina Johnson
Allene Crudgington
Mary Mildred Vineyard
Agnes Beasley
Olivia Mitchell
Mary Evans Zimmerman
Dallas
Mary Stone
Louise Neal
Kathryn Coble
Maurene Wallingford
Mrs. Margaret Proctor Smith to Speak at St Andrews Church
All women’s church groups are invited to hear Mrs. Margaret Proctor Smith this afternoon at 4 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The meeting will be held in the church to provide ample seating for those wishing to hear about her work with Hankow China and the American Church Mission in China.
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Margaret Proctor Smith
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Mrs. Smith
Hankow
China
Library Board Delays Meetings Until September
The Potter County Library board will take a vacation this month and cancel all meetings until the first Wednesday in September.
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Potter Potter County Library
Earthquake Tale Sparks Wives Travel Jitter in Amarillo
A circulating anecdote about a prominent businessman's wife fearing an earthquake note travels with friends. She had gone to California for a month but is startled by an extra announcing a quake in Texas, specifically Amarillo, Panhandle. She questions her husband about staying in the “country of earthquakes.”
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California
Newsies
Texas
Amarillo
Panhandle
Rain Sends Picnickers Indoors Monday
The Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church led by Mrs Grover C Bishop planned an outdoor picnic for Monday evening but rain forced attendees inside. The group, likely including church members and families, adjusted plans to a indoor gathering at the church venue.
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First Baptist Church
Grover C. Bishop
New fall scarf styles feature high collars for neck coverage
A brief note on fall fashion highlights a short scarf that fits snugly around the throat, creating a stock-like look. The trend emphasizes high collars as the season’s novelty, reflecting fashion’s push toward more neckline coverage.
Supper at City Park Ends Amid Stormy Dash to Church Parlors
A church gathering followed a city park supper as dark clouds and a sudden storm sent about forty attendees scurrying into church parlors. The evening proved delightful with a hearty spread and informal games.
Quiet wedding at Sacred Heart Church ends in Stamford union
A quiet Sunday ceremony at Sacred Heart Church priests blessed Miss Bernice Marcus and Thomas Alverson of Stamford. Officiating Father Leo, attendees Mrs William Walsh and Mr Walsh, bridal party admired georgette and orange grape de chine outfits. A reception at 505 West Eighth followed by a supper, couple departs for Stamford where the groom runs a business.
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Sacred Heart Church
Leo
Bernice Marcus
J. M. Rockish
Thomas Alverson
Stamford
William Walsh
Walsh
West Eighth Street
Santa Fe
Petition Granted for Graveling Two Residence Streets
City commission held a brief session with C A Wisk presiding in Mayor Bivin’s absence. A committee led by J H Gouldy presented a petition to gravel and gutter Harrison Street between Sixth and Tench, and Eighth Street between Tyler and Jackson. The board said the work would be taken up soon. The petition from Chas Dixon urged city take over electricity for two Third Street light standards, noting private citizens had funded the setup.
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Board of City Commission
C. A Wisk
Bivin
J. H. Gouldy
Harrison
Sixth
Tench Streets
Eighth
Tyler
Jackson
Chas. Dixon
Third Street
Funeral delayed for Vega child Lois Lemke
Heavy rains postponed the Vega funeral for four year old Lois Alice Lemke daughter of Mr and Mrs V E Lemke. Services were moved to Vega Methodist Church at 2 30 pm with Rev Hill officiating. Griggs Undertaking Company conveyed the body overland to Vera. The child died in a local hospital early Monday morning.
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Lois Alice Lemke
Vega
Vega Methodist Church
Rev. Hill
Griggs Undertaking Company
Vera
Focal Hospital
Buy Red Star Floor Today For Real Quality
A brisk sales prompt urges readers to purchase Red Star flooring, highlighting genuine quality and suggesting immediate action. The message centers on product value and urges consumer buying.
Rain Delays Work on Odd Fellows Building
Rain delayed construction on the Odd Fellows Building at Fifth and Pierce. Water pumped from the basement and portions of walls caved in after Monday night’s downpour. If no further problems arise, workmen will begin pouring concrete this afternoon per architects Smith and Townes.
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Fifth and
Pierce Street
Smith and Townes
Probate notice for will of Joseph C. Thompson in Potter County
The County Court of Potter County Texas issues a probate notice for the will and testament of Joseph C Thompson deceased. Lottie Thompson petitions jurisdiction and directs interro gatories to J M Warren and Grace Warren of Roger Mills County Oklahoma with depositions to follow. The court requires cross interrogatories within twenty days and sets the August 24 1925 hearing at the Amarillo courthouse for probate and testamentary matters.
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Joseph C. Thompson
Potter County
Texas
Court House
State OF Texas
Lottie Thompson
Joseph C.thompson
J. M. Warren
Grace Warren
Roger Mills County
Oklahoma
Aguarillo
Amarillo
A. D
E. M. Pittman
Potter
County
Dickeys Old Reliable Hye Water Advertisement
An old newspaper ad for Dickey’s Hye Water promising to cool heal and strengthen sore weak tired eyes. Appears in a small print notice aimed at druggists and general readers.
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Dickey
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