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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1925
Page
5
A citizen pledge from the Massachusetts Parent-Teacher Association Bulletin declares belief in the American child’s future, stressing the home school and church as shared duties. It emphasizes parental responsibility from local to global levels and the role of PTA in fostering patriotic cooperation.
The excerpt envisions seasonal cycles of harvest and decay. It contrasts fresh summer growth with a harsher harvest of weeds and raven imagery. The verse moves from bright fields to somber, silent marshes, ending with a note on gloom through autumnal imagery.
Reports list church names with numbered addresses including Polk Street Methodist Buchanan Street Methodist Houston Street Methodist St. Pauls Methodist J Heights Methodist First Baptist Second Baptist Col Tabernacle Baptist Glenwood Baptist San Jacinto Baptist First Christian Central Presbyterian Salvation Army with various numerical codes and values attached.
A book shower will be held for the Presbyterian Children's Home play room. Bring books toys clothing or children's papers or magazines to the home of Mrs FE C Britain 1360 Monroe Street as early as possible.
Mrs R J Kretchmar hosted the Ko Ko Hai Bridge Club at her home on Buchanan Street. Guests arrived at 2 30 for an afternoon of cards as rain kept indoors and flowers brightened the cozy setting. Scores favored Mrs Otto Liebelt for high, followed by Mrs A E Wom ble and Mrs Frank Smith.
A delicious hot plate luncheon was served to Mesdames A. F. Womble, W. R. Moody, Talliaferro, F. E. Smith, Allen Young, Ben Henson, H. C. Tyler, C. M. Spurlock, Otto Liebert, Frank Smith, H. C. Gurtz, J. W. Jones, Sam Lewis, I. M. Crotty, C. A. Cadwallader and Miss Gertie Mae Lewis.
Rev G L Yates officiated at 4 PM Sunday at his home for Miss Alene McCartney and Mr Paul Hess of this city. Attendants were Mrs Alma Dandy and Mr Fred Blount. The couple dined with the groom’s mother at 1203 Buchanan St and left for a honeymoon to Dallas. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs R A McCartney and Amarillo High School graduate. The groom works with the M System of Stores. They will live at 1801 Tyler St upon return.
The Queen Esther Club will meet Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock with Mrs J W Britt as hostess. Members are asked to meet promptly at Mrs D W Britain home 1405 Fillmore Street and then proceed as a group to Mrs Kanouse 1210 Buchanan Street. Those unable to attend should phone the hostess at 281. Roll call will be answered with current topics.
Miss Jonnie Carlton and Clarence A. Yeoman wed Monday at 3 PM with Rev. Stanley W. Hayne officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Carlton, is well known locally. the groom hails from Long Beach, California.
A person has spent the past year in Amarillo making many friends here, forming ties with locals and establishing a strong presence in the community.
The Panhandle Pen Women's Society holds its autumn quarterly session at 9:45 this morning in the Potter County Library assembly room. The executive board meets at 9:15. Morning focuses on business. pins and Pen Women's insignia stationery will be distributed and sold. The meeting reopens this afternoon at 2:20 in the Assembly room.
The T E L class at First Baptist reports strong progress with 30 visitors and two new members last Sunday. Attendance figures show 40 on time and 57 present, a hundred percent for the class, with 25 graded one hundred percent and twelve odds. The monthly averages include enrollment 73, attendance 45, voted attendance 50, and 12 on honor roll, listing M:s F B Sanford and several Mrs. names among honored members.
Mr Trulove's Sunday School class at Polk Street Methodist will hold a rummage sale November 2 3 and 4 at 609 East Fourth Street. Members are asked to collect items and have them ready for the event. An important W M U meeting at First Baptist is scheduled for Thursday at 230 pm with district president Mrs D A Grundy urging full attendance of district officers and church W M U leaders.
Mrs. G L Smith of 601 Monroe street underwent an operation at Northwest Texas Hospital yesterday morning and is reported resting easy. Dr R L MacMeans at 1608 Taylor street is much improved after illness at home. The infant son of Mr and Mrs George Parr of 1611 Harrison street, who was sick last week, has entirely recovered.
The Philharmonic Club held its first Twilight Musical Sunday at 4 pm at the First Christian Church in Amarillo. The Philharmonic Orchestra debuted for the year under Hall Axtell, praised as a fine, seasoned director. Helen Strite, a visiting artist, performed, while Mrs W M Hall delivered a reading of The Mansion by Van Dyke, enhancing the pleasing program.
The Philharmonic club met in the Woman's Club rooms on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Claude Nobles led a Spanish themed program, detailing early Spanish music history and its spread. Performances included Castilian Bolero, Spanish Dance Fron tini, From a Spanish Sketchbook by Albeniz, The Farewell by Alvarez, and other pieces.
Homeseekers from California Nebraska Oklahoma Missouri and other states flock to Deaf Smith County Texas as Hereford High School enrollment rises. Supt. C H Dillehay notes nine states apart from Texas sent new students and thirty seven enrollments come from outside Hereford. A $125000 new building expected by January will ease crowded classrooms, with second semester growth to come as farmers keep youths to aid bumper grain crops.
Wool stockings have rivals and foes but this season women embrace puttees made from frock or coat material. The new fashion offers warmth and comfort, presenting an alternative to traditional stockings.
Saxophone and all band instruments taught by Dave Derden School of Music. Phone 1785 J. Also floor sanding or wax services offered by H C Dobbs. Phone 1741 J.
A Texas Wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder troubles including gravel and rheumatism for both men and women. It offers mail order at $1.25 with sworn testimonials and notes Dr. BE W Hall of Saint Louis and druggist availability.
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