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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1925
Page
5
Mothers of pupils in the Beginners Department of the First Baptist Church entertained Tuesday afternoon in the church rooms. Mrs J L McLoughlin, superintendent, led a program with readings and songs celebrating Mothers Day. The department, one of the largest, provided an enthusiastic audience and enjoyable entertainments despite fewer attendees than hoped.
The afternoon program began at 4 o'clock with greetings to mothers by Mrs. J. L. Mc yoy and Miss Nannie Beth Maddrey. Mrs. F. E. Mize played a piano solo and Mrs. T. B. Merrell read "Mother" to strong appreciation. Mrs. J. R. Dyche gave "An Appreciation." Miss Ruth Virgin sang, and Mrs. Williams spoke on the value of cooperation between mothers and teachers. Close featured lime sherbet, angel food cake, and May blossoms as plate favors.
The Woman's Club will not meet this week and has postponed its meeting from this afternoon to May 14.
Mr and Mrs Frank Spann of 1406 Jefferson street announce the birth of a daughter weighing eight pounds who arrived Friday morning. The baby has been christened Frances and Mrs Spann is formerly Miss Gladys Long.
Mrs W B Patterson wrote the state song sung Tuesday at Canyon before the Seventh District Federated Clubs convention. The piece drew many requests for copies after Amarillo soloist Mrs C F Smith performed it. Julia Lockett arranged the music and plans for publication are underway.
Masterson Jr and John C Fain wed Tuesday evening at 730 at the bride’s parents home 1620 Polk street Rev R N MacCallum of St Andrew’s Episcopal Church officiated the ceremony Only close relatives attended and a crowd later showered the couple with rice at the depot The bride a stylish ensemble and the groom’s brother Leslie Fain served as best man After a northern Pacific honeymoon they will reside briefly at 1620 Polk street The bride is a leading society figure and noted horsewoman The groom serves as private secretary to Col C T Herring The ceremony was held amid rumors known to close friends and not a total surprise.
Mrs. J. J. Kendrick president of the Eighth District Mothers Congress came home Tuesday from Austin where she attended the National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teacher Associations. She was joined by Mrs. James A. Bush and Mrs. E. Griggs state officers. All ten districts represented reported solid work and no president was absent during roll call.
The Child Study Club will observe Guest Day Friday afternoon in the Women's Club rooms. A large attendance is expected to attend.
The Ellen Lucile Bible Class will meet Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock with Mrs Bruner at 1300 Van Buren. The lesson covers chapters 6 through 10 of first Samuel. All members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome.
The San Jacinto Heights Parent-Teacher Club will gather Friday at 3:30 PM at the school and urges a large turnout. Mr and Mrs H H Johnston left for Detroit to spend about four months, with Mr Johnston visiting Burroughs Adding Machine headquarters and factory while he serves as chief inspector for the local Burroughs branch.
The Thief of Bagdad starring Douglas Fairbanks opens at the Mission with fifty cent matinees and fifty to seventy five cent night shows. Managers pressure to raise prices due to a Texas-wide higher scale. a definite announcement will follow. The roadshow has toured the U S and Amarillo receives it in the standard form priced from one to three dollars.
The rule states that princes and princesses cannot marry under age 25 without the king's consent. If they are over 25 they may marry by giving 12 months' notice to the privy council, unless Parliament disapproves the match.
Barney Smith received a three year term from a district court jury after being convicted of possessing for sale a half gallon of whiskey allegedly offered to three Mexicans at a Black man's home. The jury deliberated about two hours marking one of Potter county's heavier sentences for this offense.
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