Bridal Shower Honors Mrs. Mabel Woodruff at Ratcliffe Home
A Friday evening bridal shower for Mrs. Mabel Woodruff, soon to wed G. C. Ratcliffe of Amarillo, was hosted by Mrs. Ratcliffe, Mrs. J. E. Dozier, and Mrs. C. BE Dozier at 1401 Street. About 100 guests attended as pink and white decorations, a pink parasol display, and a pink and white refreshment course with angel food cake accompanied a barbecue outing hosted by Dr. George J. Nunn’s and Mrs. J. L. Scott’s classes with teachers chaperoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Ratcliffe
Street
Mabel Woodruff
G. C. Ratcliffe
Amarillo
Ratcliffe
J. E. Dozier
Dozier
George J. Nunn
J. L. Scott
Hitchcock Returns From California Visit
Mrs. C. A. Hitchcock has come back from a months stay in San Francisco. She notes California drought and water scarcity with crop shortages as Feather River and Sacramento River are lower than in years, and she is glad to be home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Hitchcock
San Francisco
Cal
Potter County Federation denounces Three Weeks film
The Potter County Federation of Women led by Mrs. J L Scott condemns the showing of the film Three Weeks. The group argues immorality is promoted by the picture and calls its artistic merit a dangerous justification. They demand public protest and urge higher moral standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County Federation
Federation
Fair Management
Amarillo
Potter County Federation of Women
Young People Gather for Friday Church Barbecue
The Polk Street Methodist Church youth group held an outdoor barbecue Friday evening north of the Canadian River. A crowd traveled by automobile to the site for a community outing with fellowship and food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Department
Polk Street Methodist Church
Canadian River
Mr and Mrs Vickers Showered at Spur Home
Mr and Mrs Paul T Vickers received an elaborate wedding shower at J R Richbourg's Spur home last week. Guests surprised the couple on their return as pink and white baskets held cut glass linens Pyrex china and various useful gifts, with a speech in honor of the bride. The couple will make their future home in Midland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickers
Spur White
Spur
Paul T. Vickers
Mr. Richbourg
Mrs. Vickers
Midland
Woman's Auxiliary to Meet at First Christian Church
The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Christian Church will meet Wednesday at 3:45 PM in the church auditorium. Rev F W O’Malley will speak on the Book of Revelations and Miss Lena Gilbert will share remarks about Japan. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Auxiliary
Woman's Auxiliary
The
First Christian Church
F. W. O'Malley
Lena Gilbert
Japan
Mrs Ward Hosts Mah-Jongg And 42 Party At Polk Street
Mrs Q J Ward and Mrs M D O Eakle hosted a Mah Jongg and 42 party at 2000 Polk Street honoring Mrs Quincy John Ward's aunt, with Miss Jewel Scales winning Mah Jongg high and Miss Tula Norwood the consolation. Mrs Ward earned the 42 high score gift of a Marble residence lot in the south city. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served to a long list of invited guests including numerous named ladies and gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. J. Ward
Oliver Rae Fakle
M. D. O. Eakle
Polk Street
Eakle
Quincy John Ward
Jewel Scales
Mah-Jongg
Tula Norwood
Ward
Gladys Collins
Louise
Luella Lamb
Maurine Richards
Elizabeth Powell
Fay Underwood
Stephenville
Dorothy Harris
Carlotta Cheney
Mesdames Ferris Morton
Harry Holland
Horace Jones
W. M. Moore
Harold Rice
Guy Owen
Chas Green
William Oliver
Wylie Oliver
Harold Knupp
John Winters
Rolla Cartwright
David M. Warren
A. §. Douglass
J. B. Green
John Kenyon
Gerald Blackburn
Frank Ryburn
W. J. Oliver
L. P. Montgomery
Sam Montgomery
Pearl Lawrence
Greer
Truman Vineyard
Heyser to Study Commercial Art in Chicago
J. C. Heyser son of Mr and Mrs L D Heyser of 1613 Monroe Street plans to leave Monday for Chicago to enter the college of fine art. He will specialize in commercial art and remain in Chicago all next winter following his chosen profession as friends wish him success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heyser
J. C. Heyser
L. D. Heyser
Monroe Street
Chicago
College of Fine Arte
Harvey and Daughter Depart on European Trip
W. R. Harvey, a prominent Panhandle and New Mexico ranch owner who spends part of the year at Long Beach, leaves for a European journey with his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BR. Harvey
Panhandle
New Mexico
Long Beach
Businessman Plans European Tour From California
Cal businessman with extensive holdings left Amarillo after a brief visit for New York City and East Coast attractions. He will sail July 26 for an extended European trip and return in the fall, accompanied by his daughter Miss Rachel Harvey on the night seeing trip to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
Amarillo
New York City
East
America
Mr. Harvey
Rachel Harvey
Europe
Delightful Party at Devil's Kitchen enjoyed by locals
Mr and Mrs A H Willborn hosted a small group Friday evening heading to Devil's Kitchen Canyon for a sunset drive and supper. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Vineyard Mr and Mrs John Winters Mr and Mrs Joe Mob ley Miss Aida Nicholson of Abiline Miss Sarah Winters of Stephenville B Locke Davis of Houston Herbert oO Willborn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devil's Kitchen
A. H. Willborn
The
Canyon
George Vineyard
John Winters
Joe Mobley
Aida Nicholson
Abiline
Sarah Winters
Stephenville
B. Locke Davis
Houston
Herbert Oo. Willborn
Mrs
Social notes and personal mentions from Hamlin to Abilene
Mrs J D Payne and son of Hamlin visit Mrs E M Mirick at 1707 Taylor. Dr K R Thomson to conduct services in Childress then return July 7. Mrs JL Garrison home after six weeks with son in law and daughter in Oklahoma City. B Locke Davis, Simmons College rep, guest of O Willborn. Frances Charless on visit with friends in Oklahoma City. John Winters guests sister Miss Sarah Winters of Stephenville. Aida Nicholson visiting Abilene. Mr and Mrs J N Vernon and Agnes Vernon to return from Galveston and Marlin. Mrs M D O Eakie ill at 2000 OP Street, improving. U N Olver convalescing and social again. Chas L Green and Roberta Green back after month touring the US.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Payne
Hamlin
E. M. Mirick
Taylor Street
KR. Thomson
Central Presbyterian Church
Childress
First Presbyterian Church
Garland Shell
JL. B. Garrison
F. G. Offutt
Oklahoma Cty
B. Locke Davis
Simmons College
Sh O. Willborn
Frances Charless
Oklahoma
Ity
John Winters
Sarah Winters
Stephenville
Aida Nicholson
Abilene
J. N. Vernon
Agnes Vernon
Galveston
Marlin
M. D. O. Eakie
OP Street
U. N. Olver
Chas. L. Green
Roberta Green
United States
How to Give Hair a Natural Glow
A vintage guide promotes canthrax as a cheap shampoo to restore hair shine and scalp cleanliness. It claims canthrax cleanses dandruff dirt and oil, leaving hair dry quickly, even in tone, bright, soft, and fluffy. A teaspoonful dissolved in hot water makes a ready to use shampoo liquid.
Development Discusses Plan for City Survey Vote
The Board of City Development will discuss a planned Thursday night meeting to decide if Amarillo and Potter county shall have an industrial survey. The survey aims to uncover all facts on potential new industries for the city and is considered crucial for Amarillo's immediate future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of City Development
Amarillo
Potter County
Watkins Funeral Held for Panhandle Pioneer Lt B Watkins
Funeral services for Lt. B. Watkins, Dalhart death, will be at 10 o'clock at Blackburn Funeral Home. Rev F W OMalley and Dr SB Hayne to conduct. burial at Llano cemetery. Active pallbearers named. honorary pallbearers listed. body arrived from Dalhart. Watkins known as from the head of the Blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lt. B. Watkins
Panhandle
Dalhart
Blackburn Funeral Home
F. W. O'Malley
First Christian Church
W. Hayne
Polk Street Methodist Church
Llano Cemetery
J. 8. Bolton
Art L. Wagner
L. H. Boyce
Charles Ware
Ray Wheatley
W. D. Howren
Lee Bivins
B. T. Ware
W. H. Fuqua
J. C. Paul
Fred Horsbrugh
R. C. Ware
William Boyce
Felix Franklin
Mr. Watkins
Head of
The
Blue
Car Crash Injures Amarillo Area Woman at Gate
Mrs. A. W. Mashburn, eight miles south of Amarillo, suffered painful injuries when a car she rode in crashed into a gate believed down. She sustained smashed fingers and a severely bruised elbow, was taken to the city for treatment, then returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Mashburn
Amarillo
Santa Fe Rails Prep Depot Additions and Track Expansion
The Santa Fe railway company advances depot relocation by moving it south and plans a forty five foot addition with sixty foot platform extension. New switch trackage near completion will add about four thousand four hundred feet, expanding freight handling capacity for the Ralls trade area as it grows annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Railway Company
District Court Ends Term and Jury Reports Findings
The district court closed a 10 week term and will reconvene August 4 at Claude. The grand jury submitted a report noting 30 indictments, 28 felonies and 2 misdemeanors, and 226 witnesses. It cites carelessness in Jamaica Ginger handling by Amarillo drug stores and notes bootlegging risk at domino parlors or cigar shops. It also recommends repainting County Courthouse and City Hall walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude
Grand Jury
Henry
Bishop
Amarillo
Jamaica
Perryton Man To Wed in Amarillo Sunday Afternoon
Prentiss C. Sanders vice-president of the Farmers and Stockmens State Bank of Perryton will marry Miss Lucy Breeding at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs C H Amacker 1905 Van Buren Street Amarillo Sanders son of Mr and Mrs M W Sanders of Wheeler Texas came to Perryton two years ago and earned rapid promotion at the bank they will honeymoon in California then by boat through the Panama Canal returning to Perryton after August first
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perryton
Prentiss C. Sanders
Farmers and Stockmens’ State Bank
Amarillo
Lucy Breeding
C. H. Amacker
van Buren Street
Sanders
M. W. Sanders
Wheeler
Texas
Farmers and Stockmen’s State Bank
California
Panama Canal
Galveston
Oldham County Wheat In Good Shape Says Benton
County agricultural agent Harmon Benton reports Oldham county wheat is in good condition after his Vega trip. Harvest is under way with adequate labor. He notes several strong cotton fields including a 150 acre tract, though some damage from dry weather is seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldham County
Harmon Benton
Vega
Canadian Vessel Carries Special Radio Equipment
The Canadian Steamer Arctic, sailing from Quebec on July 1 for Baffin Bay, will receive a short wave interrupted continuous wave outfit adding to its 2 KW 600 meter spark set and 2100 meter CW transmitter. Call letters VIM are assigned to the Arctic to test with amateurs from the American Radio Relay League in Canada and the U S. Amateur use of 120 meter wavelength is allowed during specified hours, with listening by radio operator William Cheat daily except Wednesday and Saturday from 11 p m to midnight EST, extended to 12 30 a m on Saturdays. The Arctic is wooden and has three 80 foot masts, making insulation difficult. it is not ideal for radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Artic
Quebec
Baffin Bay
Department of Marine
Department of the Interior
William Cheat
Arctic
New Discovery Removes Facial Hair At Home
A new method claims to remove facial hair roots and all in the privacy of home without an expert. Use a stick of phelactine from a drugist with simple directions. Hair is removed quickly and safely, with the reddening disappearing as seen by the user.
Grain Exchange Prepares for Heavy Panhandle Wheat Shipping
Amarillo Grain Exchange plans inspection of hundreds of Panhandle wheat cars this summer. Manager J F Ross notes near zero cars cut north of Amarillo so far, with two cars from Vega inspected. Most grain from South Plains. Thirty four cars inspected yesterday. Workers Bryan Witt and H D Lane to assist. Anticipates 200 to 300 cars weekly at peak. previous August saw 1,013 cars. Yield expected heavier this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
A TEXAS WONDER Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad
A Texas Wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder troubles including gravel rheumatism and back pain for men and women. Available by mail for $1.25 with sworn testimonials. small bottles said to cure. Dr B W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis MO advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
B. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Adv
Bids Opened on Soncy School But No Contract Let
Bids on the new school building at Soncy were opened yesterday by the district school board but the contract was not definitely awarded. Some minor adjustments will be made before the contract is let, and a meeting for this purpose will be held Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soncy
New Fashion Trends Shift Toward Refined Directoire Looks
Designer A H Good from Peggy Paige Company in New York discusses this season’s fashion shift in Amarillo. He notes long waists shorten to hip level with two options the normal and a modified directoire, a cleaner silhouette, tighter lines, and a ten inch skirt floor length. Sleeves vary with numerous modifications for day and afternoon wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Good
Peggy Paige Company
New York
Atlantic
Amarillo
Mr. Good
Directoire
Paris
Dallas couple weds in Amarillo amid sudden insanity report
Stanley M. McSpadden and Miss Thelma Brown of Dallas married in Amarillo yesterday afternoon to begin their honeymoon. They reported he suddenly became violently insane. Also noted were Miss Amelietta Dancer’s tonsil operation and Erwin C. Oschner, assistant county attorney, at his office after an appendicitis operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley M. McSpadden
Thelma Brown
Dallas
Amarillo
Erwin C. Oschner
Amarillo Pair Wed in Justice Landis Ceremony
Justice C. G. Landis yesterday performed a marriage ceremony for C. P. Turner and Miss Clara King, both of Amarillo. The couple exchanged vows in a simple civil rite and plan to reside in Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Landis
C. P. Turner
Clara King
Amarillo
Relatives Arrive by Train for Clovis Visit
Jack Hull of the Clovis Journal arrived late yesterday to meet his nephew David Emmert of Oklahoma City who will arrive this morning over the Rock Island railway. They will motor to Clovis this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hull
The
Clovis Journal
David Emmert
Oklahoma City
Rock Island Railway
Clovis
City Refuses Permit for Central Rooming House Repairs
The city yesterday refused a permit to repair the Central rooming house at 3808 Fillmore Street after fire damage. City rule bars repairs if damage exceeds fifty percent of the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fillmore Street
Coontz Held After Incident At Darnall's Cafe
W. J. Coontz, employed at Darnall's Cafe, was taken into custody by police yesterday morning following an incident at the cafe. Details of the charges and further proceedings were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Coontz
Darnall's
Hanson Post American Legion Monthly Meeting Notice
The regular monthly business meeting of Hanson Post American Legion will be held at 8 pm on Tuesday July 1 at the Legion Home. Important matters will come up for consideration, and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson Post, American Legion
Legion
Vernon to Return From Childress Visit on Exposition Business
C. V. Vernon, secretary of the Board of City Development, has been in Childress on Tri-State Exposition duties and is expected to return to the city today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Vernon
Board of City Development
Childress
Fishermen Cecil Jones Returns From Cimarron Trip
Cecil Jones a salesman for Russell and Cockrell David Mead and Henry Jones has returned from a weeklong fishing trip in the Cimarron mountains of New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Jones
Russell & Cockrell
David Mead
Henry Jones
Cimarron Mountains
New Mexico
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Boldine Ag
L. B. Watkins
Santa Fe
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Soncy School
Pacific and
Artomo
the Woman’s Art Shop
Polk St
Marceling
Marcel
Allie Ryan
Beauty
Balconade Regent
City Briefs
Amelietta
Regent
Ce Polk St
Department Store
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Shell Union
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