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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1931
Page
7
The note explains a null cipher method where non underscored letters form the hidden text. It teases more ciphers later in the week and shows yesterday's solved example about Akron and Amarillo to illustrate the technique.
Judge E C Nelson Jr of Potter County court at law is resting well after an appendectomy at Northwest Texas Hospital. He was taken ill before his court session and the county court recessed while the jury was excused. lawyers were told a special judge may be named if needed.
County Judge Sam B. Motlow appointed Hugh Exum John E. Hill and C. R. Haynie as appraisers for the late R. B. Masterson Sr estate filed in probate in Amarillo. Mrs Anna Eliza Masterson is the executrix. The will was probated on the date not shown.
The petitioners in the probate proceedings were represented by attorneys Madden Adkins Pipkin and Keffer. Mr and Mrs C P Longan of 819 Jackson Street left Sunday to spend two weeks in New Mexico.
Miss Dorothy Melton and Derwood Gordon entertained with a bridge party and dance at the Gordon home on 1500 Bonham Street Monday evening. The upstairs hall became a flower garden for games and dancing with Miss Dorothy Beckman and Victor Williford winning high honors. A salad course was served to the guests including Miss Dorothy Beckman Miss Jean Grady Miss Lola Mae Martin Miss Lutie Hume Vance Edwin Harris Victor Williford Bill Lomax Bill Pittman Derwood Gordon and Mr and Mrs Jack Melton.
Evelyn Kennedy and Rosalie Coffee, pupils of Lila Austin Myers, will give a joint two piano recital at 8 pm in the Amarillo College of Music auditorium. The program includes Rachmaninoff Prelude in g minor, Greig Norwegian Dances, Liebestraum No 3, Mendelssohn, and more with Rosalie Coffee assisting on second piano.
Sew Jolly Club members will entertain their husbands with a picnic at Mrs. George Morehead's home, 803 Bryan Street, this evening at 7. The regular meeting moves to Mrs. WHR Smith's home, 508 West Eighth Avenue, Thursday at 2 30 in the afternoon. A baby girl named La Mar Word Jones was born to Mrs H B Jones Jr of Dallas, with Mr Jones the son of Mr and Mrs H B Jones of 1608 Madison Street.
A schedule of Wednesday gatherings includes Merry Maiden Club at 2106 Lincoln Street, River Road Home Demonstration Club with Mrs R S Connellee, and multiple circles of the Polk Street Methodist Church W M S at various addresses and times. Other events include Ladies Day at Hillcrest, Executive Board meeting at First Baptist Church, and Rainbow Girls at the Masonic Temple.
Oliver Drug Store guarantees a painless period with a new remedy claimed to end cramps and pain for women during menstruation, an advertisement asserting broad relief.
Miss Winnie Baumgarten guests Miss Hulene Abercombie at 836 Crockett Street. Mrs. Owen Harmon visits daughter Mrs. W. T. Dykeman at 819 Jackson Street. T. M. Castle from Wichita Falls visits Miss Lois Yakley at 410 North Johnson Street. Mrs. C. E. Leake returns to Harmonial Spiritualist Church after Oklahoma City stay. Barrett Thompson, Baylor Medical College sophomore, with Dallas hosts. George S. Williams and Miss Zallee Williams back from New Mexico trip. Edith Fowler visiting sister Mrs. W. E. Sloane in Oklahoma City and 1507 Washington Street. A. E. Priest and children return to Little Rock after visiting Mrs. Priest’s mother. Alus Roberts returns to Clovis after three months with Pittmans, ill but improving. J. E. Park party leaves for Oklahoma City with Marie Kiely Lettie and Mary Graham after visiting Morrison and Hamilton in Clovis.
Berlin opens the worlds first fashion college under the Berlin Tailors' Union, offering six semesters of practical and theoretical training. Students aim to become doctors of fashion after a four day exam. The institute draws applicants from Europe and plans to provide designer cloth samples to textile factories. Over 400 enroll on opening day, with 120 places available first year.
Paris fashion updates highlight feather trims with coque feathers and ostrich tips. Coque feathers frame hems on capes and jackets while ostrich tips accent V necklines on evening gowns, signaling a chic season for refined ladies.
New York August 18. Wedding veils for early fall brides cover the face like a harem veil. Most are made of tulle matching the gown color and sweep the train length while almost touching the waist in front. They are held with a band of pearls or orange blossoms.
Funeral services for Ola Kathryn Green five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Dudley Green were held at Griggs Funeral Chapel at 10 30 this morning. Rev D D Sumrall of San Jacinto Baptist Church conducted the service. Burial was in Llano Cemetery with pallbearers H B Bruce Pennis Holt Edgar Woods and Gene Wimberly. The child is survived by her parents and a two year old sister Virginia Mae.
A rising roster of delegates for the state convention bound for El Paso grows as more than 75 passengers were secured Monday. Adjutant Floyd L. Sloan and past commander A. Petersen led an all day effort to recruit riders. About 300 are expected to ride the train from here.
R. B. Gaines of Fidelity Deposit Company Dallas will be in Amarillo for several days on business. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Atwood and Dr. and Mrs. Frank A. Gants spent last weekend in Santa Fe. J. F. Mead dean of Amarillo College will leave today with Mrs. Mead and children for Albuquerque to attend events there. The First American,
Chicago reports the arrival of a new technician who will serve in the office of Dr. Ralph J. Moore. Miss Moore will replace Mrs. Evelyn Melville in the position, continuing the office staff lineup.
Deputy Constable John Williams came back from a four day ranch trip at Fort Sumner with blistered hands and a burn on his trigger finger. He feels better and plans to resume duties. Ruth McGee and Fern Lacy of General Motors Acceptance Corp also returned from a Colorado Springs vacation.
The Yeomen Club enjoyed a camp fire picnic at Jack Hall's Ranch on Saturday evening. After swimming and a picnic lunch around the camp fire, members spent the night singing and sharing stories.
The Merry Maiden Club formerly the Firecracker Club will meet at 2106 Lincoln Street, the home of president Miss Wanda Wear, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 30.
Miss Gertrude Bancroft wore a rose crepe gown at a White Bear Yacht Club luncheon. Cuffs and back V-neck were finished with clusters of small pink flowers.
For twenty years ZEMO has helped itching skin by drawing heat and sting away and clearing eczema rashes pimples and irritations. Available at all druggists in 35¢ 60¢ 1.00 and extra strength 1.25.
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