Miss Helen Blanton Honored With Morning Coffee Shower
A morning coffee and shower honored Miss Helen Blanton who will wed Saturday to Mr. John Oakes at her aunt Mrs. FP Miller’s home. Dorothy Blanton assisted by Mrs. J L Sparks and others, with guests from Fort Worth Canyon and Abilene, featured daisies, gold and white decor, and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Blanton
John Oakes
FP. P. Miller
Bunset Terrace
Dorothy Blanton
J. L. Sparks
Gladys Buchanan
Mota Mae Shaw
Elizabeth Nixon
Ethel Jackson
Hugh Craig
Miss Shaw
Misery Reigns in Onion Strike Fires Hit Onion Area
Evicted MecGuffey onion field striker F. J. Stevenson family lived in a roadside shelter as state aid arrived for 44 people. Fire destroyed two large Scioto Land Co onion storage barns on Jay Rumbaugh farm causing about 5000 dollars loss. No evidence of arson found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Stevenson
Ohio
MecGuffey
Stevensons
Scioto Land Company
Jay Rumbaugh
McGuffey
Ham and Cabbage Better Experts Say
Washington dispatch notes federal home economists warn against double protein or double starch meals for poor economy. They cite common mixes such as meat and eggs or macaroni and potatoes as inefficient meals. Fat meats add little protein, so combining salt pork with eggs does not increase protein. Also mentions Ace of Hearts Club meeting with Mrs Roy McGee tomorrow at 2:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Home Economics Bureau
Federal
Bureau
ACE OF Hearts Club
Roy McGee
Personal notes of local residents travel and visits
Mrs Elizabeth Willis of Pot ter County Library spent the weekend with friends in Clayton New Mexico. Mrs Ernest Zahl has returned from a two month visit in Dallas. Joe Kapelus and A Phefferman depart for a 10 day Colorado vacation for fishing and sightseeing. Mrs Clara Goodall is visiting relatives in Wellington Kansas. B R Solnick Hollywood Dress Shop manager bought new fall merchandise at Eastern markets. Miss Mary Frances Akard visits friends in Lubbock this week. Miss Margaret Wagner visits Snyder to see grandparents for two weeks. Dr F G Roane visits his parents in Paris Tennessee for 10 days or more. Mr and Mrs C C Gibson and Dr and Mrs T M Montgomery return from Colorado vacation fishing Creede and Lake City. Mr and Mrs J G Colby spend a vacation at Lake City Colorado. Mrs J B Icklone is visiting her parents in Elwood Arkansas for two weeks. Miss Alda Lois Braunig and Jean Braunig motor trip to Taos New Mexico and Denver Colorado Springs for two weeks. Miss Vernice Bennett vacations with friends in Lake City and Denver Colorado. Miss Ouida Morrow leaves for Dallas to spend a month with her grandmother. Mrs Marie Doane returns from Eastern markets studying millinery. Mr and Mrs Beverly Goudelock host sister Mrs Bob Williams and mother Mrs T J Davis of Oklahoma City. Mr Williams visits and returns home. guests stay two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Goudelock
Sunset Terrace
Goudelock
Bob Williams
T. J. Davis
Oklahoma City
Mr. Williams
Community Club and Lodge Schedules for Wednesday
A series of local club and lodge meetings listed with hosts and times. Rebekah Lodge at 323 West Ninth Avenue 7:30 duty. Business and Professional Women's Club dinner at Amarillo Hotel 6:15. Little Flower Circle Sacred Heart Cathedral 2:00. Ace of Hearts Club 2:30. Rainbow Girls at Masonic Temple 7:30. Hy Speed Bridge Club 2:00. Street Methodist Church Circles with multiple officers at various rooms from 9:30 to 4:00. Covered Dish luncheon events at Ellwood Park and Center North Side, 10:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street
Methodist Church
C. W. Patterson
van Buren Street
Oscar Cousins
W. J. Kelly
Crestway
A. L. Morris
C. N. N. Ferguson
Tyler Street
W. M. Lay
T. R. Nungesser
Hayden Street
D. P. Ross
West Tenth Avenue
W. A. Combs
Kentucky
C. E. Darnell
Fellowship Hall
Center North Side
Ellwood Park
Wesley Friendship Class to Host Morning Tea at Mrs Goldston's
The Wesley Friendship Class of San Jacinto Methodist Church will hold a morning tea tomorrow at 9 30 at the home of Mrs T Goldston 817 Tennessee Street. Guests listed begin with C D E FP and G and others may call Mrs Goldston to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Friendship
San Jacinto Methodist Church
Mrs Stewart and Daughters Visit Amarillo Family
Mrs M S Stewart and daughters Jacqueline and Betty Jean visit her sister Mrs S F Newbold at 505 West Sixteenth Avenue and her brother E E Abell at 1212 West Sixteenth Avenue. Stewart, formerly of Amarillo, now lives in Ripon Wisconsin. Mrs W R Brown returns to El Paso after visiting her brother Francis Moore. Mr Moore, a New Yorker, conducts a master pianists class here. Brown visited in the East before coming to Amarillo.
Watermelon Social Planned by Rebekah Lodge Tonight
The Rebekah Lodge announces a watermelon social at 7 30 tonight at the home of Mr and Mrs John F Ross 323 West Ninth Avenue All Oddfellows and visiting Rebekahs are invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
John F. Ross
West Ninth Avenue
Ross
Oddfellows
Rebekas
Community Meetings And Social Events In Amarillo
The Little Flower Circle meets tomorrow at 2 PM with Mrs Curtis Poindexter at 1211 West Sixteenth Avenue. Also on slate is AMARILLO COUNTRY CLUB DANCE Saturday night with Melody Maids. Soncy Home Demonstration Club meets Thursday at 2 30 PM hosted by Mrs John Arnot. Maria Class of First Baptist meets Thursday at 2 30 PM at Mrs W C Newman 323 East Twenty Fourth Avenue. Eastern Star picnic in Palisades Canyon held Sunday with games and supper. Woodman Cycle Drill Team to sponsor a dance at the Roseland tomorrow evening. Bennet Edwin Bechtold born August 12 at St Anthony Hospital to Mr and Mrs J B Bechtold Jr formerly of Hughes Street. Prague near Czechia plans a new town for teetotalers non-smokers vegetarians only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Cathedral Church
Curtis Poindexter
West
Sixteenth Avenue
E. F. Marsh
Soncy Club
Soncy Home
John Arnot
Cy Patton
Maria
First Baptist Church
W. C. Newman
East Twenty-Fourth Avenue
J. B. Bechtold, Jr
Hughes Street
Bennett Edwin
St. Anthony Hospital
Hunter Denies Alliance With Jim Ferguson
Tyler Texas August 14 Hunter denies any alliance with former governor Jim Ferguson. He says he is running alone for governor and has invited eliminated candidates to join his recovery program. He attacks Jimmie Allred over enforcement and vows to stop open violations of the law if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Allred
Jim Ferguson
Dallas
Texas
State
Ferguson
Highway Commission
Hunter
Allred
Jimmie
Norris Ewing to Head Red Cross Roll Call
Potter County Red Cross executive board elected Norris Ewing as chairman of the fall roll call to run November 11 through 29. The campaign, described as patriotic duty, will have a working committee named shortly before the effort opens in the courthouse office of Mrs. Arthur J. Ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County
Weill It Should Mean Something Anyhow
Constable Howard Elliott predicts rain based on signs from a dry spell. He cites a jackrabbit in the countryside without a canteen as proof that wet weather is coming, suggesting a shower within the next few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Elliott
Amarilloans Recruited for United States Army
D N Helms of Amarillo received a special appointment to Fitzsimmons General Hospital in Denver. Sgt Forsythe of the Army recruiting service said Helms left for Denver last night. Two other recruits Jennings of Clarendon and McNeely of Vigo Park left for Cheyenne Wyoming to enter infantry service at Fort Francis E Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Helms
Amarillo
Fitzsimmons General Hospital
Denver
R. E. Forsythe
U. S. Army
Helms
W. D. Jennings
Clarendon
John F. McNeely
Vigo Park
Cheyenne
Wyo
Fort Francis E. Warren
Absentee Voting For Runoff Starts Today
Absentee voting for the Democratic runoff primary began in Potter County Clerk Ted Blackburn's office and will run until midnight August 21 ahead of the August 25 runoff. A certified ballot was received by the Potter County Democratic Executive Committee from the state central committee. Some researchers say natural gas may deliver about twice the heat per cubic foot as city gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Blackburn
Blackburn
Potter County
Democratic Executive Committee
State Central Committee
Methvin Granted Full Pardon For Barrow–Parker Case
Henry Methvin wins a full pardon from Texas Governor Miriam Ferguson after aiding the capture of Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. The pardon follows recommendations from prison chief Lee Simmons and ex Ranger Frank Hamer, noting Methvin’s three years served and crucial information that led to the gang’s downfall. Methvin has not been heard from since his Eastham release in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Clyde Barrow
Aryl Bonnie Parker
Southwest
Henry Methvin
Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson
Methvin
Lee Simmons
Frank Hamer
Texas Ranger
Eastham
Barrow
Simmons and Ward
Louisiana
Bonnie Parker
Easthem
Beer parlors seek church-free distance rule in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on August 14, beer parlor operators urged a 300 foot church ban near their venues claiming churchgoers cause loud late night disturbances. An anonymous operator asked the Board of Equalization to protect businesses by barring churches adjacent to beer parlors. The board said it would investigate. Scientists meanwhile explore magnesium sulfate as a potential metal lighter than aluminum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
U.P
Board of Equalization
Desperado Palmer Returned to Huntsville from Kentucky
Texas officers bound for Paducah to escort Joe Palmer, captured Saturday, back to Huntsville prison. Palmer, who escaped the Huntsville death house July 22, admitted his identity and said he had little to lose. He detailed crimes since January 16, including an Eastham farm escape with Raymond Hamilton and the guard’s slaying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
Texas
Joe Palmer
Southwestern Desperado
Huntsville
Huntsville Death House
Palmer
Eastham State
Raymond Hamilton
City Commission to Convene First Meeting in Three Weeks
The city commission will hold its first meeting in three weeks tonight at City Hall. Most business is expected to be routine as the panel gathers at six o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Report August 11
The Treasury shows receipts of 8,046,420.94 with expenditures of 5,763,054. Offset by emergency refunds of 8,161,906, yielding a net credit of 2,398,826.06. Balance stands at 2,349,904,384.41 with customs receipts of 7,900,640.58 for the month. For the fiscal year since July 1, receipts total 356,842,200.05 and expenditures 655,747,308.44, including 313,860,420.88 of emergency outlays. Gold assets total 7,976,247,508.19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aurual
Treasury
Palmer tells of escape and death row bid with Barrow ally
Palmer recounts aiding escape with Clyde Barrow, facing electric chair within 30 days after recapture at St. Joseph Mo. He recalls attending Barrow’s Dallas funeral, kidnapping an officer at Davenport Ia, seizing two men’s cars, and fleeing toward Huntsville where he was finally caught. He calls the escape railroaded and recalls jail attempts to erase fingerprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Clyde Barrow
St. Joseph
Huntsville
Hamilton
Wien
Dallas
Davenport
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elizabeth Willis
Clayton, N. M
Ernest Zahl
Joe Kapelus
A. Phefferman
Colorado
Clara Goodall
Wellington
Kans
B. R. Solnick
Hollywood Dress Shop
Mary Frances Akard
Lubbock
Margaret Wagner
Fred. F. Wagner
Washington Street
Snyder
G. B. Clark
F. G. Roane
Paris
Tenn
C. C. Gibson
T. M. Montgomery
Creede
Lake City
J. G. Colby
Sixth Avenue
Lake City, Colo
J. B. Icklone
Melrose Apartments
Elwood
Ark
Alda
Lois Braunig
Jean Braunig
Taos
N. M
Colorado Springs
Colo
Vernice Bennett
Monroe Street
Denver, Colo
Ouida Morrow
Prospect Street
Marie Doane
Marie
Fillmore Street
Business and Professional Women's Club
Amarillo Hotel
Little Flower Circle
Sacred Heart Cathedral
East
Fifteenth Avenue
Masonic Temple
Hy Speed Bridge Club
David Phillips
North Lamar
Wesley
MR. Moore
Amarillo Country Club
Melody Maids
Palisades Canyon
The
Order of Eastern Star
Woodman Circle
Woodman
Roseland
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Norris Ewing
RED Cross
Monte Carlo
Merle Oberon
Joseph Schenck
Hollywood
Schenck
Lydia E. Pinkham
Irs
Bat Diego
Nora Ruth Nicifords
Eugene Daney, Jr
Milana Niciforos
CITY
Commission
Treasury Report
Dae
Tough Face
Rune
Lombardo-Law
Guy Lombardo
Orchestra ‘Iver
NBC
Huntaville
Major Crowson
Chicago
the Lansing
Lansing
North Dearborn Street
Whitehall
A. R. Bennett
Anne Adams
Anne Adams Pattern Book
Amarillo Globe Pattern Department
West 7Th Street
New York City
Mobilgas
Mobiloil Pro
AU Socowy-Vacuum Company
Magnolia
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