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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
5
Poetic verses on New Year resolutions precede a wedding notice from Amarillo. The couple, Mrs. Cunningham and Mr. Cunningham, arrive with ties to Dempster Company of Texas. They will host friends at the Lucerne and join local social life.
The passage laments the Old Year as both friend and teacher urging reflection on deeds and setups for 1926. It urges us to measure our gains and failures, to finish tasks, and to greet the New Year with resolve to lift ourselves higher, climbing Life’s path with steady steps.
The Woman's Club will not meet this afternoon as announced. The meeting is postponed until next Thursday when the club will convene with Mrs. C. T. Herring at 2400 Van Buren Street.
Mary on Fagan becomes Mrs Francis W Dawson in a Dalhart ceremony held at the groom's sister Mrs Thornton Hass home. Rev J R Hicks officiated before close relatives. Mary is daughter of S T Fagan of Amarillo, a cattleman. Francis is son of Mr and Mrs A F Dawson of Oklahoma City, a building contractor former stockman. The couple will reside near Dalhart after February 1.
Mr and Mrs John F Cunningham announce their marriage in Dallas and celebrate with a home approval ceremony. The couple, updated by local society notes, mark the occasion with family and friends in attendance.
A Christmas party is planned for 2:30 this afternoon at 1510 Madison Street with Mrs. Ida Cullen as hostess. All W. M. U. members, church members, and friends are invited. Those without cars may call 2345 or meet at the church at 2 o'clock to be driven to the entertainment venue. A delightful program is promised and attendees are assured an enjoyable time.
Amarillo friends learn Albert N. Peaches Ridings wed Miss Willa Byers of Ranger in a message to his parents Mr and Mrs J G Ridings. Ridings, an Amarillo High School graduate, played baseball and football in 15 16 and 17. The couple reside in Ranger where he works for Lone Star Gas Company.
Mr and Mrs J F Claybrook entertained with a Christmas house party. Guests included Mrs Claybrooks parents Mr and Mrs J M Morris of Perryton Mr and Mrs John North of Panhandle and Misses Carmen and Grace Brewer of Perryton.
The Ko Ko Hai Bridge Club will meet at 8 p.m. this evening at Mrs. J. R. Clark’s home at 1704 Lincoln Street for a Christmas party. Mrs. C. A. Cadwallader will assist as hostess.
Mrs. H. G. Randall of Tucumcari arrives for a visit with her brother W. E. McKinley at 301 Cleveland Street. Miss Pearl McKinley of Las Vegas also guests of her brother McKinley during the visit.
Miss Mary Lucy Montgomery won the main prize at the Christmas bridge party held Tuesday afternoon at the Amarillo Country Club hosted by Miss Simeon Lumpkin. She received a bead of point lace handkerchiefs while Miss Agnes Leasley won the consolation prize a bottle of Houbi gaat perfume.
The Parish House of St Andrew's Episcopal church hosts a watch night party under the Woman's Auxiliary. Attendees will enjoy games contests and refreshments as all parish members are invited to attend this evening.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Vaughn departed Amarillo yesterday for Nocona Texas where they will settle up their business and estates and plan to return to Amarillo at some later date.
Junior teachers and officers of Polk Street Methodist Church entertained Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Fred Roane home 2305 Fillmore honoring Mrs. H P Vaughn who departs soon for Nocona. Guests included Mrs Roane Mrs BE Law and Miss Emma Rutherford with a luncheon following the festive gathering.
A telegram received by Rev a pastor of the First Christian church states that Mrs O Malley’s brother James Arthur Cox died in Louisville Kentucky yesterday morning. He was en route from California to Louisville last spring and was in poor health. Funeral services and burial will take place in Lexington Kentucky.
Five children from the Presbyterian Children's Home were operated on at Northwest Texas Hospital for tonsils and adenoids. Dr. Crume performed the operations and Dr. B A Johnston administered anesthetics. Hospital staff and nurse Mrs Jon Smith aided and the superintendent noted patient improvement. A letter from D L McDonald promised a Poland China breed sow next month. The home may receive more support soon.
Dorothy DIX warns that true acquaintance before marriage is impossible and marriage remains a lottery. She notes both men and women misjudge partners, and that even deep familiarity from youth fails once vows are exchanged. Only experience reveals the gap between expectation and reality.
The note states that acknowledgment of the gift will be made when it arrives, indicating anticipation of a donation or contribution and a promise of formal recognition once it is received.
Miss Tera Brandon entertained at her home in Lubbock in honor of Miss Myra Lloyd, a Texas Tech College student. Guests included Myra Lloyd, Esther Loving, Alene Cook, Bonnie Witt, Clara Walling, Alma Reach, Lucile Stone, Ira Stone, Ruth Lloyd, Thad Ansley, A. Thomas of Tucson, Barney Brady, Paul Smith, KR, P. Watts of Texas University, and Griffith Witt.
Amarillo postal receipts for 1925 are expected to reach about 195 500 dollars, up from 169 000 dollars in 1924. The rise of roughly 26 000 dollars pleases postal workers, though officials hoped to surpass the 200 000 dollar milestone. C M Tyler assistant postmaster commented on the figures yesterday. Harley-Davidson repairs, 300 F2. 4th.
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