United States Buys Margherita Palace for Rome Embassy
The U S government purchased the Margherita Palace in Rome to house its embassy offices. The net price was 1.25 million in surplus American property transferred to Italy. Palazzo Margherita, built ca 1878 by Gaetano Koch for the Boncompagni Landovisi family, later served Queen Mother Margherita and became U S embassy premises on July 14, 1944 after Rome's fall to the Allies.
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Rome
Margherita Palace
United States
U.S
Palazzo Margherita
Gaetano Kock
Boncompagni
Landovisi
Piombino
Margherita
Umberto I
Victor Emmanuel III
Not for Art's Sake Indicted Pair Booked for Indecent Exposure
Michigan City police arrested a nude photographer and a red haired model after Patrolman Art Menke challenged their artistic aims. The two were booked on indecent exposure charges after the officer intervened in a beach crowd.
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Michigan City
Ind
Art Menke
Menke
Art
Mayor Stroth Receives Ironic Thank You Note
Jamestown officials report a city weed eradicating machine impressed a housewife by clearing her lawn of poison ivy and even removing a rose hedge. The note carried a touch of irony about the flame throwing device.
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Jamestown
N. Y
U.P
Samuel A. Stroth
Strike Shuts Down Dismantling Work at Army Camp Howze
A shutdown of dismantling work at Camp Howze followed a walkout by unorganized non union laborers demanding a wage increase from 60 to 85 cents an hour. The strike began when workers did not return after lunch and U S Engineers officials confirmed the halt.
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Howze
Gainesville
Aug
Camp Howze
U. S. Engineers’ Office
United Construction Company
Walker announces daughter Kathry n engagement to Merlin Maness
Mr and Mrs Karl H Walker of 1720 West Sixth announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Kathry n to Merlin Maness son of Mr and Mrs B T Maness Route 3 The wedding is set for Sept 1 at San Jacinto Methodist Church
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Karl H. Walker
West Sixth
Kathryn
Merlin Maness
T. Maness
San Jacinto Methodist Church
Amarillo Antique Club Hosts Coffee at Robberson Home
Amarillo Antique Club members gathered Tuesday morning at the Robberson home to enjoy coffee and a program on Mary Gregory and Cameo glass. hostesses Mrs. Jason Robberson and Mrs. Jerry Ratcliff led a tour of pieces from members collections including Mrs. F E Nichols and Mrs. Hugh Tolleson.
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Amarillo
Antique Club
Robberson Home
Jason Robberson
Jerry Ratcliff
C. A. James
Mary Gregory
F. FE. Nichols
Hugh Tolleson
Fern Curtis
Mesdames Cartwright
J. R. Cullum
Curtis
John Dees
D. H. Denmead
Mattie Flamm
Myrtle Flenniken
Jam Jar Honors Volunteer Workers at Reception
The Jam Jar board hosted a reception for adult volunteer workers at the YWCA last night. Officers in the receiving line were Betty Burkhalter, Mary Margaret Hulen, Julia Pendleton, and Gleana Richards. Mary Elizabeth Briscoe gathered guest book names.
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YWCA
Betty Burkhalter
Mary Margaret Hulen
Julia Pendleton
Gleana Richards
Mary Elizabeth Briscoe
Sherrie Fowlkes
Nancy Farwell
Mesdames G. Gordway
Porter Underwood
W. E. Swenson
R. L. Posey
George Hammock
W. B. Burkhalter
H. C. Adams
Marjorie Downie
D. E. Woodson
Faye
S. Gordon
John Moore
G. S. Babb
Bonita Moore
D. D. Vaughn
O. K. Clark
Pilot Club Hosts Yard Party In Amarillo
The Amarillo Pilot Club held a garden party at Mrs. Faye Gordon’s home 2703 Tyler Monday evening. The finance committee led by Billie Davis Jewel Sittel Florence Ames Dorothy Wagerle and Jane Bates arranged the event with many members in attendance and guests Rita Lamons and Elsie Wagerle Smith listed among attendees.
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Amarillo
Hazel Miser
Bertha McClellan
Alva Dee Posey
Lewis Shane
Jewel Sittel
Ernestine Smith
Mae Smith
Almira Swenson
Ina Stockton
Flo Sterling
Ruth Thornton
Dorothy Wagerle
Bonita Wilkinson
Daisy Bruce
Nenia McSpadden
Esther Boulware
Rita Lamons
Elsie Wagerle Smith
Clark and Mr J E Bages wed in Clayton New Mexico
Clark and Mr J E Bages were married on Saturday August 17 in Clayton New Mexico. They were accompanied by Mrs Dolly Cantwet and are at home at 703 North Buchanan.
Auxiliary Buys Photo Equipment for Veterans Hospital
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall with Mrs. C. A. Putnam presiding. Mr. EF. C. Nelson read a letter from a 15 year old French girl thanking the auxiliary for food and clothing. Floral decorations will be provided for the Veterans Hospital chapel on Aug. 25. Dark room equipment purchases for the hospital were announced. A garden party is planned for Aug. 22 at the home of Mrs. Witt Springer. The next meeting on Sept. 17 will initiate new officers.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
C. A. Putnam
EF. C. Nelson
Hanson
Veterans Hospital
L. A. Pitt
Pleasant Valley Council Meets at Mrs Hendersons Home
Ladies Council of the Pleasant Valley Christian Church met Tuesday afternoon at 103 Ingram Drive in the home of Mrs. W. G. Henderson. A devotional was given by Mrs. W. T. Willis. Guests Mrs. J. Bishop and Mrs. James F. Daniel attended. Next meeting set for September 3 at 3 o'clock in the church.
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Ladies Council
The
Pleasant Valley Christian Church
W. G. Henderson
Ingram Drive
W. T. Willis
A. Prichard
R. L. Klipstine
H. W. Melendy
W. H. Ogden
L. O. Biggers
J. Bishop
James F. Daniel
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Marizon
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