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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1940

Page

4

Abe Martin warns of forged endorsements on checks

F. B. Abe Martin, insurance district supervisor, reports his name is being forged as an endorsement on checks. A impersonator calls merchants claiming to endorse checks for an out of town friend and suggests cashing them. Several merchants called Martin before cashing to verify the endorsement.

Amarillo Globe Amarillo Texas Martin Abe Martin Busines F. B Abe

Bonita OFS Unit Honors Its Highest Officers at Garden Party

A reception and garden party at 1604 Hughes Street honors Mrs. Walter R. Irwin worthy matron and Frank D. Railsback worthy patron of Bonita chapter OES. Queen Esther Club and Mrs. Pumphrey hosted with music by Hail Axtell’s ensemble and a formal greeting and guest register led by club president Mrs. O. A. Kennedy.

W. R Pumphrey Hughes Street Queen Esther Club Pumphrey Walter R. Irwin Frank D. Railsback Bonita Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Hail Axtell O. A. Kennedy L. B. Baker

The Calendar of Tuesday Club Meetings and Events

Kiwani Ans luncheon meeting at 704 Kentucky Street at noon. Fl Martes Needle Club meets at Ellwood Park 2 30. American Legion Auxiliary at 1800 Harrison Street 8 o'clock. Amarillo Chapter Order of the Eastern Star installation and initiation events at Taylor Street and Polk Street Church. Board entertainment at Methodist Church watermelon party after meeting. First Christian Woman's Council executive board meets 9 30 at 1204 Bowle Street. First Baptist Martha Class Bible study and visitation at Ellwood Park 9 30. Pleasant Valley Christian Woman's Council 10 o'clock. Bethany Class River Road Bible study at school building with hostesses Neal Byrd and M. M. Boyd. Lone Star Roller Canary Bird Club watermelon supper at Ellwood Park 7 o'clock. Sunnyside Home Demonstration Clip Mrs Leslie Raymond. U Dear Em Club Mrs FEM Benesch 500 Kentucky Street 2 o'clock.

First Christian Woman's Council J BB McClure Bowle Street Pleasant Valley Christian Woman's Council Elgin Reid Bethany River Road Scchool Neal Byrd i M. M. Boyd Orlock

Home Demonstration Groups PlanThursday Picnics and Meetings

Community clubs across Amarillo schedule events including a 2 o'clock session at Wild Rose Lodge and a 6 30 pm chorus performance in Potter County. Attendees listed include Mesdames Vance Willis Cracraft Hoga Coffee and Miss Lokey with various 4-H and 4-H related gatherings noted.

Potter Couny Mane Courte House Amarillo Rebekah Lodge West End Hall Ellwood Park Miracle Book Club North Taylor Mes Cames J. C. Vance W .T. Willis Ben Cracraft J. R. Hoga G. L. Coffee Bryan York EB. B. Perryman Pauline Lokey

Boys Rescue Mother But Father Drowns

In Humble Texas two boys ages 14 and 12 saved their mother and 16 year old sister from the San Jacinto River while their father George Dupree 55 of Houston died after the family tried to wade in shallow water. The mother and sister survived with the boys assistance. the father drowned and his body was recovered five hours later.

Humble Tex San Jacinto George Dupree Houston Etta Mae Ebert Dupree Gene Dupree

Massachusetts businessmen rent Bridgton and Harrison Railroad

Six businessmen from Massachusetts rented the Bridgton and Harrison Railroad for a day to act as locomotive engineers. They halted the train with a singal request and spent 12 hours shuttling engines along the 15 mile line. It cost 60 dollars to rent the line and 50 dollars was later raised to repair an engine.

Massachusetts Bridgton and Harrison New England

Luncheon Honors Miss Doris Vineyard Bride-Elect

A luncheon bridge hosted by Miss Dorothy Jane Cook at 2404 Ong Street honored Miss Doris Vineyard, bride-elect of Marvin Hodde. Decor featured yellow and blue, wedding colors, with gifts presented to the honoree. wedding planned for Saturday evening at Central Presbyterian Church. Guests included Misses Sue Dodson, Mary Jane Potter, Mary Ann Weymouth, Betty Florey, Patay Moore, Mescames Paul Jones, Jim McKnight, Jean Wright, Miss Vineyard, and the hostess.

Doris Vineyard Marvin Hodde Dorothy Jane Cook Ong Street Miss Cook Miss Vineyard Central Presbyterian Church Sue Dodson Mary Jane Potter Mary Ann Weymouth Betty Florey Patay Moore Mescames Paul Jones Jim McKnight Jean Wright

Couple Weds In Amarillo

Miss Jane Craghead and Cy Patton Jr. married July 31 at St Andrews Episcopal Church in Amarillo with Rev. F A Foster officiating. Bridesmaids and ushers named. couple to reside in Friona. bride’s family ties noted.

Jane Craghead Cy Patton John Patton Lubbock Leon Patton Friona

Shower Honors Raleighs at Home Shower

Mr and Mrs Lazell Raleigh were honored at a Thursday shower in the home of his parents Mr and Mrs George Raleigh. The bride is the former Alta Mae Silas daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Silas of 1703 Buchanan Street. The couple wed in Vega on July 22 with many friends sending gifts.

A. J. Doty Howard Raleigh F. L. Celey Herman Raleigh Tom Silas Ruby Byars George Stidger Gladys Holman Grover Johnson F. L. Hess J Dale Opal Conger D. Stover Mary Johnson Jess Summers Frances Dutton Celey Mrs. Byars

Amarillo OES Chapter Plans Initiation for Tomorrow

Amarillo chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold initiation services during a regular meeting at 8 o'clock tomorrow night at 524 Taylor Street.

Amarillo Oes Amarillo Order of the Eastern Star Taylor Street

Needle Art Sewing Club Meeting Tuesday Afternoon

The Needle Art Sewing Club will gather at 2:30 in the afternoon on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Homer Tuttle, 816 Tennessee Street.

Needle Art Sewing Club Homer Tuttle Tennessee Street

Mrs Abbott Is Honored At Surprise Bridal Shower

Mrs Clifford Abbott formerly Miss Erma Prince was honored with a surprise shower at Miss Theda Sibley’s home 209 North McMaster Street. Guests enjoyed music by Mrs Fred Killion and a refreshments service for numerous relatives friends and the honoree.

Clifford Abbott Erma Prince Theda Sibley McMaster Street Fred Killion Lewis Pierot Trimble J. L Lovvyorn John Chilton J. Larsen W. G. Prince J. L. Patton C. E. Reed W. P. Gilbreath L. A. Hart W.S. Sibley Lifyd Merchant E. M. Abbott Mary Reiger Oklahoma City Mildred Patton Norma Jean Hart Billie June Wingrove Norma Jean Early Jewel Kellar Mary Jo Hart Bertha Gardner Virginia Larsen Mesdames L. R. Sutton Lowell Blackwell W. G. McBroom M. N. Nelson Randolph Wingrove Abbott

Wedding Is Solemnized in Amarillo

Miss Margaret Kerbow daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Kerbow Cooper and William Hardin son of Frank Hardin Clarendon were married at 2 o clock Saturday afternoon in the home of Rev W B Sibley 209 North McMasters Street The bride educated at Memphis High School Missouri and San Jacinto Beauty School Mr Hardin educated at Clarendon High School and Amarillo College After a short wedding trip they will be at home in Clarendon

Margaret Kerbow J. L. Kerbow Cooper Memphis William Hardin Frank Hardin Clarendon W. 8 Hardin

Bridge Club and Husbands Entertain at Garthwait Home

Mid-Week Bridge Club members and their husbands were entertained Saturday night at Mrs. E. C. Garthwait home with Mrs. W. P. Shreve assisting. High scores went to Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Greer, second to Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Harrison, C. A. Pyeatt won consolation, and J. F. Snee took traveling prize. A regular afternoon meeting will be held Wednesday at 2 o clock in Mrs Harrison 3010 West Tenth Avenue.

E. C. Garthwait W. P. Shreve N. H. Greer H. C. Harrison C. A. Pyeatt J. F. Snee R. B

Birthday Party Honors 3 Year Old Kline Kemp

Kline Kemp son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Kemp celebrated a third birthday with a party on the Ellwood Park playground and a refreshments gathering at the guest of honor’s home. Attendees included Barbara Jean Leiaster Barbara Duane Wheeler Joy Bailey Lucille Holley Gaile Quine and Jim Dan Kemp.

Kline Kemp Wesley Kemp Fast Ninth Avenue Ellwood Park Barbara Jean Leiaster Barbara Duane Wheeler Joy Bailey Lucille Holley Gaile Quine Jim Dan Kemp

Ousted Latvian President Karl Ulmanis Dies of Injuries

Karl Ulmanis, ousted leader of Latvia as it moved toward Soviet adoption, died from injuries after an assault. Stockholm dispatch via Exchange Telegraph cites Aftonbladet. Wilhem Munters, former Latvian foreign minister, has disappeared and is feared killed.

London Nebraska Karl Ulmanis Latvia Soviet Union Stockholm Exchange Telegraph Company Aftonbladet Wilhelm Munters

Bushland 4-H Club to Meet at Blessen Home

The Bushland Girls 4-H Club will meet at 2 oclock Wednesday afternoon in Mrs Henry Blessens home with Miss Frances Blessen as hostess. Miss Pauline Lokey county Home Demonstration agent will demonstrate the use of milk. The Philathea Class of the First Baptist Church will meet at 10 oclock Tuesday morning for business in the home of Mrs W T Hazelwood 1111 A West Thirteenth Avenue.

First Baptist ‘Philathea W. T. Hazelwood West Thirteenth Avenue Bushland Girls Henry Blessen Frances Blessen Pauline Lokey First Baptist Church

Mrs. C. B. Williams Jr visits Beaumont parents in city

Mrs. C B Williams Jr of Beaumont, formerly Miss Clarene Norton of Amarillo, arrives to spend two weeks visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Nat B Norton at 1012 West Thirteenth Avenue.

C. B. Williams, Jr Beaumont Clarene Norton Amarillo Nat B. Norton West Thirteenth Avenue

Forest Hill Home Demonstration Club Meeting

The Forest Hill Home Demonstration Club will meet tomorrow at 2 o clock in the afternoon at Mrs Edward Raefs home 752 North Wee Street.

Forest Hill Edward Raef North Pierce Street Forest Hill Club Northwee Street

Needlecraft Pattern Seven Motifs Offer for Quilters

A prize package for quilters offers seven needlecraft motifs usable on quilts and smaller pieces. Patterns measure from 8 by 8 inches to 4 1/4 by 4 1/4 inches with directions for quilting. Send ten cents to Amarillo Globe Needle craft Dept 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY. Include PATTERN NUMBER name and address.

Anne Adams Amarillo Globe West 17Th Street New York N. Y Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue

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Bonita Ofs Olive K. Dixon Irwin Fred Lyon A. Peter A. F. Keisevy W. M. Rippey Mary Young L. J. Vogel Bertha Arnold W. B. Welch Frankie Gober Jewell Lewis Tennie Readhimer Kathryn Walker Irene Duncan Wanneta Speer Lorene Speer Ben Pumphrey Sylvester Munn Karl Walker Hall Axtell Robert Axtel Virgil Welch J. Beechler Kentucky Street Fl Martes Needle Club American Legion Auxiliary Legion ‘Hall Harrison Street C. C Cgrrimen Board of Stewards Polk Street Methodial Church First Baptist Lone Star Roller Canary Bird Club Sunnyside Leslie Raymond Mre FEM Benesch Wild Rose Lodge Bridgton Calcutta AO Alaa Sarl Bury AS PTT US Pvt Calvert Distillers Corporation Mrs. Abbott Garthwait American Institute of Laundering Ajar Heath Heath's House & Garden Taylor ST Reviow S. Try White & Kirk Laura Wheeler
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