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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1939

Page

4

Legislator Pushed Tougher Texas Hot Check Law Visitor in Amarillo

Judge Alvin R. Allison author of the strengthened hot check statute arrives in Amarillo amid praise for the tougher provisions. He explains the law bars out of state witnesses, sets liens on fraudulently obtained property, and imposes harsher penalties including prison terms for repeat offenders. Allison, a first term representative from the 119th district, cites improved certainty of punishment and conviction as key safeguards. He recently returned from Mexico City on a goodwill trip for Governor O'Daniel and plans to attend an Independent Operators meeting in HeVering Hotel hosted by Lynn Boyd of Pampa.

Texas Amarillo Levelland Alvin R. Allison Allison Texas Railroad Commission Mexico City O'Daniel Hevering Lynn Boyd Pampa

Clay-Vaughn Wedding Is Solemnized

Miss Irma Clay of Amarillo and Albert Vaughn of Lubbock wed at twilight Tuesday at the bride’s mother home in Lubbock. Rev. J. M. P. Morrow officiated before a dahlias setting. About 100 guests attended as the couple announced a New York Canada honeymoon.

Lubbock Irma Clay Amarillo Albert Vaughn Stephen A. Clay Twenty-fourth Street J. M. P. Morrow New York Canada Vaughn Court of Civil Appeals Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Company

Willing Workers Class Sponsors Chicken Supper

The Tenth Avenue Methodist Willing Workers Class will host a charity supper from 6 to 8 PM Thursday in the church basement. Proceeds benefit the class pledge to the church.

Tenth Avenue Methodist Tenth Avenue Methodist Church

Simple Ringworm Relief with Black and White Ointment

An antiseptic treatment for simple ringworm offers relief from itching and burning. The product, used with Black and White Skin Soap, claims to destroy the fungi upon contact.

Legion Women Of District Meet Here

More than 100 American Legion Auxiliary members from the Eighteenth District attended the Hanson Post Auxiliary meeting at the Legion Hall. Mrs. Guy Clay of Wellington spoke, Mrs. B. F. Rose presided, and Mrs. Horace Griggs welcomed guests. Members from each town were introduced, officers announced, reports given, and a social hour and dance followed.

American Legion Auxiliary Highteenth Hanson Post Legion Hall Guy Clay Wellington F. Rose Horace Griggs Legionnaires

Bird Show Planned by Lone Star Canary Club

Committees are formed to stage a national bird show in the area with the Lone Star Roller Canary Bird Club meeting at Mrs. Sam Stinson’s home on Hayden Street. John Salsberge of Salt Lake City will judge. birds will arrive in teams of four singers from across the United States. A rummage sale is planned for September 1 on East Fourth Avenue. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Van Fleet’s home.

Lone Star Roller Canary Bird Club Spene C. H. van Fleet Sam Stinson Hayden Street John Salsberge Salt Lake City United States East Fourth Avenue

New Bustles Need Good Posture

NEA Service staff writer explains that the latest bustle silhouette hinges on perfect posture not hiding hips. The piece gives simple exercises to straighten the backbone and slim the midriff, noting initial difficulty but encouraging practice for lasting carriage.

Shop Talk Planned for Every Woman's Hour on KGNC

Mrs. B S Fish the radio chairman for the Seventh District Texas Federation of Women's Clubs says the Shop Talk program will be featured this week on Every Woman's Hour. The show runs Fridays 3 45 to 4 o'clock over KGNC with themes every fifth week drawn from Federation News and letters from federation chairmen.

8S. E. Fish Texas Federation of Women's Club KGNC Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Federation

Garden Party Honors New Methodist WMS Members

A garden party will be held from 4 to 6 PM Friday in the yard of Mrs C W Farr at 3006 Hughes Street. Polk Street Methodist Women's Missionary Society will host to honor new members in a pleasant afternoon event.

Methodist WMS Polk Street Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society Beatiful C. W. Farr Hughes Street Methodist Choir C. C. Grimes

Past Noble Grand Club meeting at IOOF Hall tonight

The Past Noble Grand Club of the Amarillo Rebekah Lodge will meet at the IOOF Hall tonight at 8 o clock for a business and social gathering. All past noble grands and their husbands are invited to attend.

Amarillo Rebekah Lodge IOOF Noble Grand Club

Bonita Chapter Hosts Picnic at San Jacinto Park

Bonita Chapter O E S marked the birthday of Robert Morris with a family picnic at San Jacinto Park. Attendees enjoyed horseshoe pitching, softball and other games, followed by a basket supper.

Bonita San Jacinto Park Robert Morris Order of the Eastern Star M.L. Puller Messrs Mesdames J. H. Ashcraft W. M. Rippey Wayne Prescott A. Petersen Vernon Hancock Vernon Hancock, 5. R. McManus L. J. Vogel William Brune F. L. Beer A. F

Hair Stylist Of Hollywood Coming Here

Hollywood hair stylist Frank Baird will appear at Amarillo Educational Beauty Show and Hair Style Revue August 21 at 8 PM in the Municipal Auditorium. The event promises fall coiffure demonstrations, care tips, and a peek at new techniques to keep hair soft, lustrous, and styled, with emphasis on health and simplicity.

Frank Baird Amarillo Municipal Auditorium

Redlands Visitor Attends Garden Party With Cousin

Miss Virginia Hinson of Redlands California visits two weeks with her cousin Miss Wilma Webb the host of a garden party at home Tuesday night. Guests greet at the garden gate under small daisies and light Japanese lanterns. A series of yard games followed with refreshments served by Miss Mittie Hambles and attendance by Lois Morris Aileene Morris Mildred E Boston James Neece Clifton Black Jack K Evans and Eugene Neece.

Virginia Hinson Redlands Calif Wilma Webb West Twelfth Avenue Miss Webb Mittie Hambles Lois Morris Aileene Morris Mildred E. Boston James Neece Clifton Black Jack K. Evans Eugene Neece

Social Calendar highlights Amarillo events and meetings

The social calendar lists gatherings across Amarillo including the Rainbow Girls at Masonic Hall Watermelon feast and social hour at the Legion Hall for members and families. Other items include Rebekah Lodge meetings, Woodmen Circle events, Home Demonstration Council barbecue at Tri-State Fairgrounds, and church group socials and dinners.

John B. Golding Legion Hall Potter County Tri-State Fairgrounds

Churches To Have Supper For Parsonage Benefit

The First and West Amarillo Christian churches sponsor an ice cream and cake supper to aid the Mexican Christian Parsonage. From 6 to 9 PM on Friday, at 1200 Pierce Street, on Mrs. O W Floyd’s lawn, with home made ice cream and cake for serving or purchase in quarts, and Mexican music by Mexican children.

First West Amarillo O. W. Floyd Pierce Street

El Martes Club Elects Officers

Mrs W A Christian was elected president of El Martes Sewing Club at the meeting at Mrs L P Doche 809 Buchanan Street Offiers chosen included Mrs Doche as vice president Mrs W B Osborne treasurer Mrs Jay Laverty secretary and Mrs B W Sorey reporter A gift was sent to Mrs Rex Teed who is ill Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Lucille Kendrick Readings noted members present include Mrs Christian Mrs B W McNeilly Osborne W L Riley W T Williford Myrtle Hanks Minnie Watson and J M Wiley

W. A. Christian el Martes Sewing Club L. P. Doche Buchanan Street Doche W. B. Osborne Jay Laverty B. W. Sorey Rex Teed Lucille Kendrick Mesdames Christian B. W. McNeilly Osborne W. L. Riley W. T. Williford Myrtle Hanks Minnie Watson J. M. Wiley

The Perfect Coiffure Tailored to Each Woman

An advocate for hairdressing aims to create styles that truly suit the wearer rather than resemble a wig. Emphasizes flawless line and balance, beauty, and a dislike of dandruff, promising future tips on dandruff removal.

Robert Morris Program Held by Amarillo Order of the Eastern Star

The Amarillo Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met at the Masonic Hall for its annual Robert Morris program. An initiation for Mrs. Louis Teed was conducted and Mrs. G T Rovse reported on the founder Robert Morris. Mrs. Williams played two violin numbers as garden flowers decorated the hall.

Robert Morris Amarillo Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Louis Teed G. T. Rovse The Eastern Star Williams

Woodmen Circle Grove Plans Watermelon Feast

Poplar Grove Woodmen Circle No 171 schedules a watermelon feast at Ellwood Park in the northwest corner at 7 pm Thursday night.

Woodmen Circle Ellwood Park Woodmen Circle Grove Poplar Grove

Retail Druggists Elect Tonight in Amarillo Meeting

The Amarillo Retail Druggists Association votes on officers at 8 oclock during the regular meeting at the Amarillo Hotel. Present officers Verne Nelson president P B Holman vice president Van Bruner treasurer and Carl Ray secretary urge all Amarillo and Panhandle druggists to attend.

Former Amarilloan A. H. Wood Dies in Los Angeles

News from Amarillo confirms A. H. Wood, once a cashier at Amarillo National Bank, died in Los Angeles and was buried at Forest Lawn last Friday. He is survived by his widow and two sons Dr. Neal Wood of Chicago and Dr. Lynn Wood of Washington, D. C. The elder Wood was a longtime resident and well known in the area.

Amarillo A. H. Wood Los Angeles Forest Lawn Cemetery Neal Wood Chicago Lynn Wood Washington, D. C Wood Amarillo National Bank

Anne Adams Pattern 4209 for a playful sundress

Anne Adams Pattern 4209 offers a bib yoked sundress with circular skirt and two sleeve options. Features pockets at a quirky angle and contrast yoke bands. available in misses sizes 12 to 20. Pattern and book offered by Amarillo Globe Pattern Dept for 15 cents each.

Anne Adams Amarillo Globe Pattern Department W. 17Th St New York N. Y

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