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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1925
Page
5
Society items rely on volunteer tips while the editor is away. Call the office promptly with any items to keep the column lively and timely for the vacation period.
Poetic lines extoll Amarillo as a radiant western city with golden hearted charm and vast emerald fields. An Annie Going Taylor reference ties to Fort Worth, hinting at a literary or commemorative note rather than a clear news event.
Miss Burkella Wells, bride elect to Erwin C. Ochsner, was feted at several gatherings this week. Mrs Neal Hall hosted a bridge party with a two course luncheon, Miss Radio Britain held a reception at 1300 Monroe Street, and Miss Simon Trulove hosted a luncheon at 1612 Taylor Street in her honor. Delegates to the W B A meeting visit here as Mrs Mamie Roberts and Mrs Mabel Fay travel from Los Angeles to Port Huron, staying with Dr and Mrs Wrather.
The Adelphia Society of the First Baptist Church held a pillow case and sheet shower at its Monday meeting for the Amarillo Day Nursery. A variety of items were collected to aid the nursery.
Noon gathering with Mrs J J Goodman at 413 Arch Road as Mrs T C Moore leads business and Mrs Z G Wine guides lesson. Mrs M Doughty elected a new member and a social hour followed. Next meeting led by Mrs W C Rhodes at 702 Kentucky Street with Mrs G C Bishop in charge.
Betty Armstrong celebrated her fifth birthday at her grandparents home on Van Buren Street. About 55 children attended at 4 PM for games and ice cold suckers. Betty received many beautiful presents from friends who helped her celebrate.
Fort Worth author Mrs Annie Going Taylor pens the poem Amarillo in today’s News. She wrote it during a recent visit to Amarillo as a state convention delegate, her first trip to Amarillo and the Panhandle, while staying with Mr and Mrs J Roy Smith.
Mrs Sid Jones of 8034 Fillmore street will host the B I P Needle Club today from 8 to 5. Boss Brummell entertains relatives this week, hosting her brother and sister in law Claude Hopkins of Yazoo City Mississippi. Horace Griggs to entertain Amoma class of First Baptist Sunday school at his home 202 Hast Fifteenth street at 8 this evening. all group captains invited.
Miss Veldean Marks, niece of H. P. Canode, is visiting from Chicago at the Canode home for a few days. Catholic Daughters to Enjoy Social The Catholic Daughters of Sacred Heart Church will hold a social this afternoon at 2:30 in the church rooms. All members are requested to be present. Amarilloans and friends rejoice over the safe arrival of S.S. Aquitania at the French port. On June 16 he plans to visit Lourdes and Lisieux chapel, then a Vatican petition for his people.
Mrs. G. G. Nicol has returned from a visit with relatives in Pittsburg Virginia and Evansville Indiana. Oasis Swimming Pool now open.
Hattie Wilson Tabourne, a Hollywood hairdresser for film stars, died bearing a hatred for bobbed hair. She created head dresses admired by women, yet struggled against the bob’s rise during nine years in the film industry. Her efforts produced elaborate coiffure effects used on movie stars.
London traffic policemen wearing long white sleeve gloves to emphasize arm signals are nicknamed white wings. At busy crossings near Parliament crowds gathered to watch, requiring extra officers to disperse onlookers and restore normal traffic flow.
The Daily News announces a model home at Wolflin Place will open Sunday at 2116 Hughes Street. Owner T. J. Wagner invites the public to inspect during two weeks to view features and furnishings now installed before completion.
Special to The News Lubbock June 16 The body of Mrs F H Leeds held in a morgue since February 8 1923 will be buried here Saturday unless word to the contrary is received from her husband who disappeared after turning her body over to undertakers He said the family was without funds and went to Mississippi to raise funeral money Despite the long storage her body remains in perfect preservation Leeds had two sisters said to live in Georgetown
Hutchinson county oil news reports Gulf Production Company No 2 Perkins in SE section 2 block 1 completed as a producer last week and holding initial production at 450 barrels daily. Pay zones lie at 2800, 2860 and 2895 feet. Three N Oil Co operated by Amarillo men in south Wheeler county nears pay and expected to be completed Thursday.
D. D. Tibbs, Panhandle branch manager, said a 4600 square foot warehouse in Panhandle City is near completion. International Supply Company, a major oil well supplier, carries rotary and cable drilling tools plus pipe and casing, with the Panhandle investment running over 150000 dollars.
London reports a current of a million volts the highest ever produced in England. Dr. de Ferranti generated the voltage and a spark jumped nine feet six inches, marking a notable electrical achievement.
Promoters of automobilists travel in Europe seek to ease movements of parties by car. An international road traffic conference in Paris next fall will propose dual certificates for drivers and cars, creating 12 month driving permits to enter and leave countries freely. Standard road signs will be adopted and interstate touring made safer and more agreeable for American travelers.
London reports grey squirrels imported from the United States now thrive in Regent's Park and beyond, spreading 25 miles north of the capital. The creatures mingle with visitors, accept handouts, and amuse children, though peanuts remain scarce in Britain.
In Rome a vast bonfire consumed 100 million lire in banknotes to inaugurate a government policy aimed at reducing the circulation of paper money. The staged act underscored a major monetary reform with wide public impact.
Ed R. Mayer of Mayer & Coker, oil lease and royalty brokers, has posted a $40,000 bond satisfactory to District Judge Henry Bishop. The bond indemnifies J. H. Coker against losses while Mayer manages the affairs of the firm. A recent hearing led to the order for the bond and an extension granted for filing. August 26 is set for the partnership dissolution hearing involving Mayer & Coker with about $400,000 in Johnson Ranch Royalty stock, 3,200 acres of royalties, and 900 acres of oil leases, 400 acres proven for oil production.
New York a famous soprano asserts Americans can study music at home with equal quality to studying abroad. She cites access to strong teachers and opportunities in the United States as a viable path for aspiring musicians.
The high collar with a big black tie is common on the new mer frocks. The collar is usually very thin with just enough starch to make it stand up nicely.
Prairie Oil and Gas Company extinguished a large gas well blaze in South Hutchinson County after it burned since Thursday night. Lightning sparked the fire and water shortages delayed actions until hot rig irons were removed. A 130 quart nitroglycerine shot finally halted the flames early Tuesday morning.
Com mandant William De Garis hosts nightly meetings at the tabernacle on Third and Van Buren streets. He performs several French musical numbers, with sessions running until June 28. Noon prayers are held at 614 South Polk Street. In Hamburg Iowa, a hollow tree yielded bones and coins dated 1808, believed to be a pioneer hiding from Indians.
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