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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1950
Page
3
The Gold Coast region is reported to yield more than one million ounces of gold annually, underscoring its status as a major mining center. Local producers and markets watch output closely as demand and prices influence export levels.
Advertisement from Excelsior Springs Missouri promises a free book titled Rheumatism. It claims a specialized system treats rheumatism and arthritis and urges readers to write to The Ball Clinic Department 2301, Excelsior Springs Missouri. No obligation. The enlarged book explains why drugs give only temporary relief and how to obtain lasting relief.
Hereford June 26 Special A kitchen shower at Ruby Barclay’s home honored Mrs. Melvin Rainey the former Joan Walser Assistant hostesses were Miss Holman and Rosene Lance The kitchen theme featured blue and white oilcloth on the dining table with canister sets as table gifts An arrangement of white flowers topped the largest canister served punch from a dishpan by Miss Holman.
Today social calendar lists events across Amarillo area with church groups, Home Demonstration Clubs, and professional women associations. Meetings include Bethany Class at First Baptist, Amarillo Council of Church Women at Washington Avenue Christian, Forest Hill Club at 2, and Rebekah Lodges at IOOF Hall and 2807 West Sixth starting at 8.00.
Betty Jo Anderson of Wellington married James Arch Skidmore of Shamrock at the First Baptist Church parsonage in Santa Rosa New Mexico. Rev W M Hall officiated the single ring ceremony. Attendant was Mooney Stall of Wellington. Groom served four years in the Coast Guard and works for United Gas. They will reside in Shamrock.
Wellington June 26 Special announces Rosemary Strong daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Strong will wed Billy Dan Cunningham son of Mr and Mrs R W Cunningham. Rev Archie W Gray to read the ceremony on July 8 in the Strong home garden.
A pre-nuptial shower for Dor less Ann Parker, who will wed Ross Wells on July 1, was hosted at Mrs. Tommy L. Taylor’s home. Hosts included Mrs. Taylor, Mrs H. L. McMahan, and Mrs. F. M. Keener in Stratford.
SHAMROCK June 26 Special Mrs William Bumpers of Pampa once Miss Frankie Powers of Twitty was honored with a nuptial tea and shower at Mrs Jett Hoggards home Co hosts were Mrs H H Liles and Mrs J L McCool Pink and white motif shown in floral arrangements In the receiving line were Mrs Hoggard the honoree and her mother Mrs Ray Powers Mrs McCool led the guest book About 30 guests called during the evening.
Mrs. Harriett Dawson of Dalhart announces the forthcoming marriage of her daughter Joanne, a recent Dalhart High School graduate, to Roy Hinds of Stafford Kansas. The wedding on July 30 will end a romance that began in Dalhart and will be held at St James Episcopal Church in Dalhart.
The Gold Coast of West Africa ships aluminum ore and manganese exports. Trade records show sustained shipments to international buyers, reflecting a growing mineral export sector in the colony amid global demand for strategic metals.
CANADIAN June 26 Special Mr and Mrs Ben Ezzell announce the engagement of their sister Alice Wilson Morgan to Homer Edward Hill of Vega The wedding is set July 29 at the chapel of the First Presbyterian Church Canadian Rev Harvey Parker will read the service Miss Morgan daughter of the late Harry L Morgan and Denver Colorado natives She will receive her degree this summer from West Texas State College Canyon Hill the Vega area farmer’s son is engaged in farming near Vega
The engagement and upcoming marriage of Miss Miriam Lehmann of Kerrville and Charles Bell Jones NT were announced at a tea hosted by the Lehmanns. Mr Jones is the son of Dr and Mrs Chas B Jones of Wellington. The couple will wed August 19 in the Lehmann garden.
Mrs J C Mays was named honoree at a gift party hosted in the home of Mrs Floyd West. Hostesses included Mrs West and Mesdames Wear Caraway Landry Turner Brumley Pulliam Reese Knox Truett Johnson and Marvin Knox. Mrs Caraway led an informal program with Mrs Turner reading an original poem and a poetry writing contest held. Mrs Mays won first prize in party gifts.
Frankie Mae Womble daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Womble and Don Markham son of Mr and Mrs C H Markham will wed Friday June 30 at First Presbyterian Church Pastor C N Wylie to read the service in Dalhart Texas wedding announced by special report
Amarillo Council of Church Women will convene a business session at 10 o clock this morning at Washington Avenue Christian Church. Members expect agenda items on community service and church outreach.
Louise Alexander bride elect of W Kerr Jr was honored at a bridal shower in Wellington on June 26. Co hosts included Mrs Elvis Crawley Mesdames Jake Lawrence Jim Wood Jo ne Frank Campbell and Fred OX with Mrs Paul Guthrie and Miss Joyce Wood at the refreshment table. About 150 guests attended the event.
Rebekah Lodge No 222 will sponsor a Spanish auction tonight at 8 30 o clock at the lodge hall 31244 East Fifth. Auctioneers Clyde Moon and John F Ross will preside Candidates for public office are invited to make announcements Proceeds go to the chapel fund and general expenses
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