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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1925

Page

7

Women's Style Revue Show Lights Up Mission Theater

The Style Revue at Mission Theater showcased new women’s fashion under the Bonita Chapter No 184 of the Order of the Eastern Star. A darkened auditorium highlighted models marching a promanade with a film, plus a 9 o’clock show, while local shops and salons provided outfits hair and makeup.

Milady Mission Theater Bonita Order of the Eastern Star Celeste Amarillo Hotel Greer’s Iris Little Virginia Griggs Jarret’s Florence Flaxman Fred Short Alma Lynas Mabel Lynas Edna Cornelius Willie May Marshall Edna Galle Mrs. Hurt Montgomery Little May Hackler Mary Elizabeth Ledford Winona Griggs Moore-Poston Co Frances Allison Lorena Allison Elizabeth Spegal Warner's June Kellner Louise Worrell Service

City Briefs Harry Kearns to Fly to Fort Worth Convention

Harry Kearns of the Kearns Grain and Seed Company will depart Thursday night for the state convention of grain in Fort Worth Friday and Saturday.

Harry Kearns The Kearns Grain and Seed Company State Convention of Grain Fort Worth

Perryton Adopts Lower Water Rates and Parking Reform

Special to The News from Perryton May 18 describes a new water rate plan cutting excess usage to 40 cents per 1000 gallons while keeping the 2000 minimum for home use. The Equalization board for 192? is appointed, and a parking ordinance shifts cars to angled parking with front wheels to the curb, replacing center-street parking.

Perryton Geo. M. Perry C. EB. McLarty T. Po. Melain Lerryton Kansas Town

Gloria’s costly garden scheme and a weighty twist

Gloria schemes a backyard garden gift for Dick Gregory, borrowing $200 from Miss Briggs for soil and a trellis while juggling a loan from Stanley Wayburn. She rationalizes the expenditures as a birthday surprise, navigates flirtations, weighs herself to justify a binge, and plots appearances with Stan as she forms risky plans and secrets.

Miss Briggs Mr. Gregory Gloria

E Denny Elected by Amarillo Letter Carriers

Ernest Denny was elected to represent the Amarillo Letter Carriers at the State Federation of Labor convention next week. The meeting at H. H. Horne home 2017 Pierce street named a regular monthly business and social gathering. No action was taken on sending a delegate to the state convention. A social hour followed. This was the first combined social and business meeting and will be the new normal.

Ernest Denny Amarillo State Federation of Labor H. H. Horne Pierce Street

Callaghans Return From Austin Winter Visit

Judge and Mrs. Asbery Callaghan and daughter Miss Lillian return from Austin where he led a legislative force of forty young lady stenographers during the session. They toured Rio Grande Valley towns including Browns ville Harlingen San Benito and crossed to Old Mexico visiting Matamoras Nueva Laredo and San Antonio. They also visited Laredo and Galveston enjoying sea food dinners and other hospitality on their travels.

Harlingen San Benito Point Isabelle Old Mexico Matamoras Republic San Antonio Laredo Nueva Laredo Sister Republic Callaghans Galveston

More Feed on Fewer Acres Promoted in Deaf Smith

In Hereford Texas on May 18 county agent R O Dunkle announced the Boys and Girls Clubs will push the slogan More Feed on Fewer Acres this year. Pure seeds will be supplied free to club members to boost grain yields. Members will keep precise project records and compare results with their fathers yields to judge profitability. The program has generated broad local interest across Deaf Smith County.

Hereford Texas Deaf Smith County R. O. Dunkle Dunkle

Make Your Face as Lovely as You Are

An advertisement claims Black and White Ointment and Soap can improve skin flaws such as pimples blotches and eczema and make the user more attractive. It touts economic pricing with a 50 cent ointment offering triple quantity versus the 25 cent size and notes dealers stock both items.

Probate notice for J H Snow estate in Potter County Texas

The State of Texas commands all persons interested in the estate of J H Snow to appear. Ernest B Mudge and J Miller Beard petition for probate of the will and letters testamentary in Potter County Court. The notice will be published weekly for ten days or posted at public places before the return day, with terms of the May term set to commence May 26. County Deputy W B Blackburn signs the writ.

State OF Texas Potter County J. H. Snow Jasper Herbert Snow Texas Court House Ernest 8. Mudge J. Miller Beard Jasper Eye Snow

Neighbors Fire On Peeper Breaks Jump Record

An Amarillo man peering into a window drew three shots from an automatic pistol at 804 Monroe Street. Neighbors reported the prowler cleared a six foot fence by three feet in a running jump. The incident involved the W. L. Richards family and two youths who fired at the intruder.

Amarillo Monroe Street W. L. Richards Monroe

Moss Takes Secretary Post Of Hereford Chamber Of Commerce

Hereford May 18 T D Moss formerly superintendent of Dimmitt public schools and secretary of Dim mitt chamber of commerce arrived to assume duties as secretary of the Hereford chamber of commerce chosen a month ago. He praised for putting Dimmitt on the map and boosting Castro county. Seth G B Holman resigns to devote time to Hereford Brand and is elected secretary emeritus to assist the chamber with council and advice.

Hereford T. D. Moss Dimmitt Public Schools Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce Hereford Chamber of Commerce Moss Dimmitt Castro County Texas Chamber of Commerce Seth GB. Holman State of Hereford Brand Holman

Calf Pig Clubs Organized in Deaf Smith County Hereford

County Agent R O Dunkle reports calf and pig clubs are being organized across Deaf Smith with support from Hereford business leaders offering chamber of commerce prizes. The program aims to boost livestock interest among farm youth and many participants have already started projects. Some youths plan to race their stock with Dad the farm’s famed patriarch pushing to keep pace.

Hereford Deaf Smith County R. O. Dunkle Chamber of Commerce Dunkle Tve

Ross Rogers Travels to Mineral Wells for Two Weeks

Ross Rogers president of the Board of City Development traveled to Mineral Wells last night and will be away about two weeks. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in Griggs Undertaking Company chapel for 88 year old Mrs. Rachel Lloyd who died at her granddaughter’s home last Saturday. Rev B Pirtle of Houston Street Methodist Church officiated. Funeral services will be held at 1 this morning for Amado Flores 19 who was killed in Woodward Oklahoma Saturday night while attempting to stop a fight. Burial will be at Llano Cemetery after services at the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe Rev C Gutierrez will conduct. Doss and Doss photographers of El Paso will open a branch studio in the Central Office Building June 5 per announcement by J Lambert sales manager.

May Seymour John Seymour Wayburn Gloria Gregory Len Ranghild Briggs Stan Henry Moss Bill Main Street Ross Rogers Board of City Development The Grigg’s Undertaking Company Rachel Lloyd Hayes Jackson Rev. B. Pirtle Houston Street Methodist Church Amado Flores Woodward Oklo Llano Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe C. Gutierrez Doss el Paso J. Lambert

Houston Mayor Considers Run for Governor Next Year

Mayor Oscar Holcombe of Houston admits he is weighing a gubernatorial bid for next year. If he runs, ally Lynch Davidson of Houston could split southeast Texas votes. T. W. Tomme, recently visiting for the Knights of Pythias, is named general field assistant for the Grand Lodge for the coming year.

Oscar Holcombe Houston Lynch Davidson Texas Holcombe T. W. Tomme Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge

Lands division contest response from Amarillo and Hereford

In a contest by L Baskin of Hereford in The Daily News on land division two replies arrived Monday. One came from J J Faubion Amarillo and the other from W H Ray Hereford. A 7 pound boy named E W W Jennings of New Orleans secretary of the Tenth District Civil Service Commission was in Amarillo yesterday on Panhandle business.

L. Baskin Hereford Daily News Regord J. J. Faubion Amarillo W. H. Ray E. W W. Jennings New Orleans Tenth District Civil Service Commission Panhandle

Bank cashier attends Texas bankers convention in Houston

Earl Foqua, cashier of the First National Bank, has gone to Houston to attend the Texas Bankers Association annual convention. The gathering begins today and runs through Thursday.

Earl Foqua First National Bank Houston Texas Bankers Association

The Flapper Wife serial story in The News

The News runs daily installments of The Flapper Wife addressing modern problems through a serialized narrative. Readers are invited to follow the evolving tale as it unfolds in ongoing installments.

Dr Claude Wolcott Specialty Practice

Dr Claude Wolcott licensed to practice medicine and surgery in this state. Contact via phone 1982 at Central Building. Two kinds of race are better than one this season, and three or four combined in one frock are even better.

Claude Wolcott

Wellington Sees Rapid Growth as Webling Expands

May 18 Wellington reports many new buildings rising in Webling include business houses and residences. The business district extends toward the square with ongoing construction and a steady influx of new residents. Prosperity notable as activity increases.

Ihe News Wellington

California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Gentle Laxative Benefit

An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a child friendly laxative with a pleasant taste. It encourages mothers to use a teaspoonful to prevent sickness and to ask druggists for the genuine bottle marked California Fig Syrup with printed directions for babies and children.

Tanlac Restores Health For Fatigued Bodies And Weight Loss

Let Tanlac restore your health if you feel run down and losing weight. The tonic purges blood, Revitalizes digestion, and helps regain lost weight. You will notice better appetite, sleep, and color within days, so visit a drug store for a bottle and start recovery.

Tanlac

White's Cream Vermifuge Ad for Worms in Children

The advertisement promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a worm remedy for children featuring symptoms like paleness fretfulness and poor appetite. It claims a fifty year track record and urges purchase from all druggists with a price of 356.

White

Mrs. J. B. Terry Case Addressed in Fort Worth Note

A reader from Fe Worth, Texas lists Mrs. J. B. Terry of 1101 Park Street for a local matter. No further context or details are provided in the readable fragment.

J. B. Terry Park St Fe. Worth, Tex

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