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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1925
Page
5
A patriotic verse extols Texas as sovereign and grand, celebrating independence from tyranny and pride in the Lone Star State. It lauds San Jacinto and the Alamo, declares devotion to Texas, and pledges faith and love to the state as its people proclaim allegiance.
A $1000 prize offered by Governor Pat Neff for a new Texas state song goes to Fort Worth residents Mrs Gladys Yoakum Wright who wrote the words and William J Marsh who composed the music The prize awaits legislative acceptance The committee selected only the first and third stanzas but Neff favors including all three verses with a recommendation to the legislature The contest drew hundreds of entries and many songs were submitted The air is described as beautiful and matching the theme of the lyrics
Mrs. Fred Krug and her daughter Virginia of 801 Taylor Street have returned from a two weeks visit to Wichita Falls Fort Worth and points in Southern Arkansas and Louisiana. Mrs. Krug will resume her vocal classes.
The San Jacinto Home Economics Club outlined its yearly program at a regular meeting held Monday afternoon at 2:30 in the San Jacinto Chapel. Since its organization the club has organized activities and planned events for members.
The article details the San Jacinto Club under Miss Anna Bower expanding a home economics program with lessons in canning baking and preservation comparable to college course work. It notes two factional groups planning a membership challenge, chapel use by the pastor, and aims to grow the group next year along with a calling committee to recruit more housekeepers. Also included are social notes detailing Mrs J W Whittle in New York City and visits by Mrs A B Duffield Mrs F L Duke and Mrs C H Ball improving conditions at home.
County Council meets Saturday at 2 30 PM in the Potter County Library assembly room to discuss the Pre School Age Child with Miss Edna Haines of West Texas State Teachers College Canyon and Miss Jesse Hill of Bushland as principal speakers. All are invited.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Christian church meets at 2 30 this afternoon at the social center. Strong attendance requested. Mrs E C Britain hosts two needle clubs at 1300 Monroe street yesterday afternoon from 3 to 6 with about fifty guests. The Philharmonic Club met at First Baptist church Monday at 2 30. They held a parliamentary drill and elected officers for the ensuing year. A second hand clothing sale is planned to fund Steinway Grand piano for the Women's Club rooms.
The teacher training classes of the First Baptist Church will meet this evening at 6:15 o'clock in the church. The cradle roll department will act as hostess at the luncheon in the church parlors.
In Convoy Ohio and Litchfield Connecticut women describe relief from menopausal symptoms after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They report improved sleep, digestion, and energy, with claims of lasting benefits after several bottles and willingness to recommend it to others.
The Woman's Auxiliary of S J Andrews Episcopal Church meets this morning at 1109 Harrison Street. Officers will be elected and convocation plans completed. All members urged to attend.
Mrs W T Cobb of 1816 Polk street will host the Travel Study Club Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Mizpah Club meeting, usually on Thursday, has been moved to Friday afternoon at 2 30. Miss Allise Skillman of 805 Taylor Street will host the gathering.
Thelma Klock hosted a lively weekend evening gathering for young friends. Guests registered in a memory book, played games, drew for prizes, and enjoyed fruit salad with whipped cream, hot chocolate, and wafers. Attendees included Grace Gardner, Marie Gardner, Helen Smith, Loraine Sneath, Zuma Vance Cotten, Mary Mildred Vineyard, Dorothy Smith, Vivian Parr, Bernice Martin, Lucile Murphy, and Thelma Klock.
The weekly church night service is at 7 30 this evening with Mrs R Thomson presenting the lesson. Circle 3 will supervise the social hour after a stormy but fine meeting last week. Rev W A Ross missionary to Old Mexico spoke on his experiences and the political religious situation there. A good attendance is hoped.
The Priscilla Club will meet at three oclock Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Madison at 1913 Fillmore Street.
A skin specialist touts Boches Mentho-Sulphur cold cream as fast relief for itching burning or broken skin. It claims germ destroying power, soothing irritation, and quick healing of eczema leaving clear skin. Available in small jars at drug stores.
An old fashioned eye wash product promises to cool heal and soothe tired weak eyes. The ad lists price 250 and mentions multiple names as possible advertisers or endorsers, reflecting a dense, fragmented 19th or early 20th century trade card style.
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