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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1925
Page
5
A society piece recalls a once bustling family home now quiet with two remaining residents. The narrative contrasts childhood feasts and laughter with a quieter life, noting children grown and away, yet a warm table for two persists as memories linger from days of yore.
Mr and Mrs Joe M Mobley have sold their new home in the Eakle Addition and are staying temporarily in the Country Club Addition at 122 East Fountain Road Returned home yesterday Mr and Mrs Frank Wolflin of 1807 Polk Street and Misses Clara Currie and Virginia Wolflin drove in from California where they had been since July 1 Mrs C O Wolflin and daughter Miss Leila Wolflin remained in California for the summer Mrs D M Young sells poems Panhandle Pen Women member has sold poems to The Lariat The Country Bard The Railroad Trainmen Zip and jokes to Women s Viewpoint
The Night Owls Orchestra of Amarillo departed yesterday for Plainview to perform at the Modern Woodmen of the World convention, expanding their tour into another Texas city.
Miss Radie Britain leaves for New York City en route to Germany to join the Munich Symphony Orchestra for its opening concert in Munich. She will perform concerts through the winter and study with renowned musicians while abroad. Pet A. J. Smith of Jackson Street returns from Clinton Oklahoma visit with news of his son and wife L A Smith.
Dr. R L of 1608 Taylor street reports he grew unusually heavy peaches in his yard. Four Elberta peaches from a six year old tree weighed two pounds total and were weighed again downtown to verify the measurement.
A brief note records that Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Smith left yesterday for St. Louis Missouri to establish their future home after resigning from the traffic department ofFrisco railroad.
Mrs J H Baker of 1619 Harrison and two sons left Thursday for an extended Colorado mountains trip. Mrs W A Sanford of Sheffield Oklahoma visits Mrs George Abbott at 1408 Hayden. Mrs J M White of 409 Carolina Ave hosts Frank Hill and wife of Palacios Texas. Mrs H H Wilson left for Dallas after weeks with her mother Mrs J C Joslin at 1000 Madison. Mrs W J Miller hosts Mrs Tom Miller and two children plus Mrs R Johnson of Dallas visiting Amarillo. D M Harrison leaves for Cooper after two months with her daughter Mrs J C Joslin. Mrs J W Judkins of Roswell NM visits L P Montgomery, then to Wichita Falls. Miss Lillian and Pauline Callahan guests from Panhandle. Miss Aida Terrell of Canyon visits in city. Robert Willborn of Memphis visits uncle A H Willborn at 1608 Madison. Kathryn Hutson returns from Canyon business and visits. Dr Earl Robberson of Wynnewood OK spends day in Amarillo with Dr Jason Robberson.
Mrs J H Johnson entertained the La Cenicienta Club on Thursday afternoon at 906 West Fifteenth street with garden flowers, light needlework, and a musical program. Mrs A T Cornelius and Mrs P T Wallace sang a duet and Ardath Johnson played a piano solo. A plate lunch followed for club members and guests including several Johnsons and visitors from Nebraska. General repairs noted at 113 West 7th.
Satin slippers with silver embroidery along the instep and heel present a decorative look. An ankle strap adds practicality for dancing compared with an opera pump.
Mrs Rush Fullerton of Clearfield Pennsylvania reports severe nervous irritability and body pains eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and recommends its use nationwide. She praises improved appetite and energy and invites inquiries. Sold by druggists everywhere.
Building permits issued at city hall list four residences. A brick home at 2402 Hughes Street by Erwin C. Ochsner costs 5500. A frame home at 1118 West Ninth Street by W. E. Ruth costs 2500. A frame home at 810 South Georgia Street by S. B. Ledbetter costs 3150. A frame home at 607 Buchanan by R. S. McDaniel costs 3000.
A clipped, fragmentary ad promises a salesman’s offer tied to a Saturday Post feature. The readable text hints at a quick sale moment and references a red item or message, but details are incomplete.
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