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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1936
Page
7
A newspaper feature presents Albert Edward Wiggam on modern societal quirks, Eugenics talk, and a chapter from Henry C. Link on memory rules. It previews a study by Milton Blum on student grade estimation and hints at a future piece on whether women outshine men in certain jobs.
Ten purebred Southdowns from Texas Technological College will be exhibited at the Texas Centennial Central Exposition in Dallas until October 1. Tech participates in a six month livestock show with Texas breeders, presenting ten outstanding animals of the breed.
In a twilight double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church Marie Price daughter of Mr and Mrs H Y Price and Gus F White son of Mrs James L Crane of Borger were married. The Rev Marshal Rhew officiated with Christine Price maid of honor and multiple bridesmaids and groomsmen. The couple will reside in Dallas where he works for the Resettlement Administration.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Crews announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Evelyn Crews to Robert E Boyles of Kansas City Missouri. The wedding is set for Saturday June 20 Miss Crews has worked at the Wirt Scout office for two years and is a Park College graduate. Mr Boyles is son of Mr and Mrs G M Boyles of Dresden Missouri and also a Park College graduate.
An all day open house farewell reception honors Miss Esther Johnsson at Fred Welpton home 1009 A West Fourteenth Avenue. Friends of the pianist are invited. Rugs by Mr Welpton including one with a map of Texas will be displayed.
Community notices list bridge luncheons and various circle meetings at churches and clubs around Amarillo. Included are sessions at First Baptist, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Polk Street Methodist, West Amarillo Christian Church, and more with times starting from 1:30 p.m. and continuing into the evening. Also noted are S.B.A. Drill Team at Carpenters Hall, Elks Club dance, and a recital at Amarillo College of Music.
Louise Covington married Richard E. Cross at a Plainview home ceremony attended by relatives. Rev. J. Pat Horton officiated, with roses and larkspur in decor. The couple plans to live in Plainview after June 15.
The Amarillo Garden Club gathers today at 9 30 at the home of Mrs. A J Streit 2413 Hayden Street to discuss when and how to plant lilies and prepare soil for flower beds.
Wheeler Okla June 9 Larry Lin Jones born Sept 22 1935 at Johnson Ranch nine miles northeast of Wheeler has ten grandparents living at birth. Two great grandparents have died since then leaving eight ancestors still living: A A Jones and W D Jones of Wheeler. J O Scott Turnesville. J A Bradshaw of Wheeler. D B Jordan of Hollis Okla.
Engagement of Miss Rue Paula Parcells and Dr. Charles Edward Pugh Jr. announced by Dr. and Mrs. R. P. Parcells. They plan to marry June 20 at the Parcells home 1906 Van Buren Street. Miss Parcells is with Marshall Field, a Northwestern Theta. Dr. Pugh is a Northwestern Medical School graduate returning to Chicago practice. They will arrive June 15. A 2500 year old Cypress grows in Winn Parish Louisiana.
Marion Proctor daughter of Mr and Mrs L W Proctor and Robert Donnell son of Mrs A C Donnell of Clarendon were married in the First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls in a ring ceremony atop a pink gladiolus altar. Proctor has taught in city schools two years and is a Texas State Teachers College graduate. Donnell a Clarendon High School graduate works for Magnolia Co now based in Wink.
Maj. Hobart R. Gay in charge of the remount station at El Reno Oklahoma announces that army horse buyers will visit the West Texas area. The notice seeks local cooperation as officials prepare for inspections and procurement activities.
Buyers will take three loads of geldings meeting set specs. Each horse weighs 1000 to 1200 pounds and is 4 to 7 years old with solid color coats and no paints. All are well broken and priced at 160 dollars per head.
The Blue Star Ointment cools and penetrates skin to tackle itch and rash including eczema and ringworm. Money back on first order if it fails to relieve, offering reassurance for sufferers.
Polish to avoid dullness and pores with Lux Toilet Soap. Use active lather before bed to cleanse dust dirt and rouge, freeing pores and keeping skin soft smooth and beautiful. Nine of ten screen stars allegedly use Lux Toilet Soap.
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