Bridal Shower for Alcorns Hosted in Taylor Home
Mrs. Jay Alcorn and Mr. Alcorn were honored with a bridal shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Altman at 2905 Taylor. Guests included Mesdames Connally and Merchant, Beale, Tay erle, Wyatt, Best, Bruce, Berda, Loveless, Brightwell, McKee and the Altman and Merchant families with Jackie, Donald, and Willa Dean Altman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Alcorn
Frank Altman
Taylor
R. D. Connally
Merchant
Messrs
A. E. Gunter
H. H. Wyatt
Messers
Jay Alcom
Jackie, Donald
Willa
Dean Altman
Bobby McKee
Jackie Berda
Patricia Connally
John Robert Merchant
Marriage of Miss Ruffner Announced by Parents
Mr and Mrs W R Ruffner of 506 North Lincoln announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Catherine to William Vernon Pierce on February 3 1945.
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Miss Ruffner
Miss Sanders Weds Robert W Laing in Canyon
Betty Jean Sanders daughter of E G and Mrs Sanders of 826 Mississippi Milford announces her marriage to Robert W Laing son of E G and Mrs Laing of 2119 Washington Canyon on August 10 Reverend C C Armstrong of Canyon Methodist Church performed the ceremony Attendants were Alene Pickard and Lt Hamilton McAdams The bride wore white crepe and gardenia corsage Mrs Laing is a senior nurse student at Northwest Texas Hospital Mr Laing studies in Minneapolis After December 13 the couple will reside in Amarillo
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E. G. Sanders
Mississippi
Betty Jean
Robert W. Laing
E. G. Laing
Washington
Canyon
C. C. Armstrong
The
Canyon Methodist Church
Alene Pickard
Hamilton McAdams
Hobo Party Held For Bivins Cubs Team At Ellwood Park
A hobo party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Berg and Mrs. Eunice Timmons at Ellwood Park Saturday for members of the Bivins Cubs softball team. Attendees included Bob Gitrich, Robert Harris, Jerry Gaither, Don Reid, Gene Weed, Bob Berg, Ronnie Rogers, Rob Roy Rogers, Allen Adkins, Pat Berg, Earlene Gittrich, Jackie Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gaither, Barbara and Dickie, Mr. and Mrs. Weed, Ronnie, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rhea, plus the hosts. Absentees were Jerry Hollingsworth, Ed Jackson, William Carter, Jimmy Greer, and Owen Pickard.
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Bivins Cubs
Ellwood Park
A. F. Berg
Eunice Timmons
Bob Gittrich
Robert Harris
Jerry Gaither
Don Reid
Gene Weed
Bob Berg
Ronnie Rogers
Rob Roy Rogers
Allen Adkins
Pat Berg
Earlene Gittrich
Jackie Wood
Population of New York Town in 1626
In 1626 New York had 200 inhabitants marking a small early settlement amid Dutch colonial development. The figure reflects the town’s modest size before further expansion and trade activity increased.
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New York
Golden Peacock Bleach Creme Ad Promises Clearer Skin
A drug counter offer promises money back if blackheads do not disappear after use. The ad claims big improvements by morning and removal of blemishes, freckles, and pimples with nightly application. It cites 30 million jars sold and offers Imperial size or a free sample from Golden Peacock Co. in Paris Tennessee.
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Golden Peacock
Golden Peacock Co., Inc
Paris
Tenn
Social Calendar Tonight and Thursday Listings
Palo Duro Assembly of Rainbow for Girls at 7:30 pm at 618 Polk and other events include YWCA building at 501 Lincoln private party and 10:30 pm Calling All Girls Club. Thursday features Miss Kay and Janie King at 1012 Georgia, sewing at Downtown USO with Mrs Zelia Riges, and multiple club meetings at USO and 2 o'clock at O R C Auxiliary W O W Hall. Supper and program at 1708 Madison by Narcissa Whitman Circle ends the evening.
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Calling All Girls Club
Lincoln
Palo Duro
Assembly of Order of Rainbow
Polk
Narcissa Whitman
First Presbyterian Church
Anniversary Buffet for E. E. Owen Couple
Mr and Mrs E E Owen celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a buffet at the home of Mr and Mrs W D Owen. Family and friends joined in the afternoon reception as yellow and white flowers formed the décor and five grandchildren attended.
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E. E. Owen
Maryland
Canyon
W. D. Owen
Fountain Terrace
Earl Owen
Ventura
Cal
Macke Owen
Amarillo
Russell Brown
San Diego
Marilyn Wilson
Colorado Springs
Colo
City Engineer Wallace Hazlewood Resigns to Start Own Firm
City engineer Wallace Hazlewood resigns after nearly ten years with the engineering department. He plans to establish his own business once the city commission completes the necessary formalities.
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Wallace Hazlewood
Commission
City Engineer to Open Office in Amarillo Building
The city engineer will operate a structural engineering practice from the Amarillo Building. Hazlewood has sought resignation for a month but will remain until a successor is named. The department was short staffed during wartime and only recently has S. M. Field, from Weatherford, joined as assistant city engineer. Hazlewood also served as city building inspector and oversaw projects like the West Sixth Avenue widening.
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City Engineer
Amarillo
Hazlewood
S. M. Field
Weatherford
West Sixth Avenue
Dieterich Tops Nation in Legion Members Per Population
Effingham county Dieterich has the highest proportion of American Legion members nationwide. Grant W. Fritscher district commander says 91 of the town's 500 residents belong to the Legion.
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Effingham, Ill
U.P
Dieterich
Effingham County
American Legion
Grant W. Fritscher
The
Legion
Creamer Receives Bronze Star for World War II Merits
Cpl. Roland C. Creamer earned the Bronze Star for meritorious service in European operations from December 9 to 19, 1944. He carried supplies under heavy mortar and artillery fire at Ensdorf, aiding his company. He also earned a commendation from General Patton for the Metz operation.
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Cpl
Roland C. Creamer
Europe
Ensdorf
Creamer
95Th
Patton
Metz
J. H. Creamer
Kentucky
Soldier Returns Home After 30 Day Leave
A serviceman in Mississippi ends a 30 day leave spent with his wife in An tonio and with his parents here. He plans to report back to duty soon.
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Mississippi
Antonio
Gold Discovery Near Los Angeles in 1842
A sheep herder digging for wild onions near Los Angeles in 1842 found gold hidden in the area. The find is noted as an early gold discovery linked to local settlement history.
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Los Angeles
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Alcorns
Kwik Insect
First National Bank OF
FDIC
Oldest Bank
the Panhandle
Miss Sanders
Mr. Laing
Thomas Campbell
B. R. Solnick
Mgr
Palo Duro Assembly
Order of Rainiera Girls
Khiva Temple
YWCA
Lincoln, O'Clock
Delta Theta Chi
Misses Kay
Janie King
Georgia
Uso
Zelia Riges
Wives Club
Downtown
Queen City of the Plains
O. R._ C. Auxiliary
W. O. W. Hall
Royal Neighbors of America
IOOF
L. T. D. Club
W. L. Crane
First Baptist Church
A. E. Angel
California
United States
Mary L. Spence
Texas Plainview
Texas
Broadwat
Aturaley Gelllian R aMité
Ory
Enut
Cretney
Stauffer
West 16Th
Herbert Drug
Prescription
Nevo Cay
Floyd V. Studer
American United Life Insurance Company
Amarillo, Texas
Shell
Wedgwood
Florentine
Brown House Shop
Japan
United Nation
Tory
People of All United Nations
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