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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1938
Page
6
A fragment from a social guidance feature asks about unescorted men, dancing with partners, tea dance etiquette, standing when a partner changes partners, and handling dance interruptions. It references an answer key and a later section offering solutions, plus a note about future fibre milk containers.
A jury style trial party at the Mead home lauds Dorothy Trice Russell ahead of her September 6 wedding to Raynal Milner Sorensen of Pasadena. Gifts from Rivselis Stationery Co and scenes of her life center the event with relatives and friends in yellow and white.
Mrs. Charles Singletary was honored at a birthday party at the home of Mrs. W. D. Oates on Wednesday afternoon. Bridge games awarded high score to Mrs. Singletary, second to Mrs. Larry Albright, traveling prize to Mrs. Mildred Jackson. gifts presented by several members. The group plans to meet with Mrs. Singletary at 709 Arthur Street next Wednesday.
A group of friends enjoyed a picnic supper at Ellwood Park last night. Afterward they went to Ted Wheeler’s home at 211 Prospect Street for watermelon and a game of 42. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Hugh Rigler, Bobby Rigler, Mr and Mrs Sam Saunders, Mr and Mrs FEW Tadlock and children, Mrs Ted Wheeler and children, and Mr Kimbrough of Childress, father of Mrs Saunders.
Amarillo girls motored to Hereford to be guests of Miss Elizabeth Treland. Lunch was served to Miss Mildred Boyce of Brownwood, house guest of Miss Iris Westbay, with Misses Agnes Hays, Iris Westbay, Kathryn Bartlett of Amarillo and Hereford hostesses Misses Betty Jones, Elaine Newell, Fstelle Ballinger.
Tonight the Weeley Friendship Class in San dla cinta hosts a 42 party for Mrs Homer Turtle at All Tennessee Street Badlark with Honita Chapter of OFES. A 12th birthday celebration for Robert Morcis at Bin Jacinto Park is scheduled for 4:30. A bake sale at Elignod Park, TN begins at 0 o'clock. Saturday features a dance at Anineiiie Country Club with music by Carlton Beales.
Mrs Mary Virginia Brown hosted a birthday party for her son Marion Roy at the grandparents home 1618 Polk Street. Guests played London Bridge Farmer in the Dell and drop the handkerchief with photos taken. Attendees included Jane Dan Schramm Canyon Joyee Buddy Richard Harlow Kenin Chapman Bill Richman Edith Spillers Martha Ann McCoy plus Mesdames Bill Harrow S D Spillers F K Chapman Kermit Schramm and W O Hopkins Jr.
Mrs Lewis Tupin hosted the Jolly Time 42 Club yesterday at Edna VanSkike's home 809 North Buchanan Street High score went to Mrs G C Crist consolation prize to Mrs Dubbs Trotter Guests included Mrs C C Crist Edna Van Skike Dubbs Trotter Vernon Quante Carl Stoner Will Robertson James Sutton and St Joiner Next meeting set for Mrs Robertson 604 North Pierce Street
Friends and relatives honored Mrs John Whitehead with a kitchen shower on her first anniversary. The party was at her sister Mrs Wiley Thompson's home 909 B Harrison Street with co hostess Mrs Vernon Baker. The honoree was formerly Maurine Morgan daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Morgan of this city.
Members of Circle No. 4 and their husbands from the First Christian Church spent a pleasant evening Wednesday on the lawn at Joe Long home, 1005 West Tenth Avenue. A steak fry and games were enjoyed with about 16 guests in attendance.
Courthouse records show deeds including J P Tomberlin to R M Burgess on 8 20 38 for 1300 and A B Cherry to Merced County on 8 10 38. Also Texas P Bidg Loan to D H Urig on 8 1 38 for 1250 and Johnson to Kermit Johnson on 8 24 38 for 700. Car registrations include 1938 Ford P up to Amarillo Plate Glass Co and 328 Olds Sedan to R P and Tina Propst.
In northeastern Arizona the Hopi held their rain dance and prayed to their rain god. As the ceremony concluded heavy rains fell on the reservation drawing tourists who traveled hundreds of miles to watch the rite. The large downpour marked the second promising rain after the Hopis performed this year.
Centerville reports Walter Woodul ends his campaign with speeches stressing public service and his legal experience. He warns of last minute smears and cites endorsements from Harris County supporters and legal figures to bolster his bid.
In Texas during 1937 A498 mothers died in childbirth and related conditions. Fatalities touched 8,618 babies under one year and 4,972 stillborn. Dr. Geo W Cox notes two thirds of mortality could have been avoided. Potter County reported 912 live births with 856 white, 9 negro, 46 Mexican. 493 male and 419 female infants.
The Lesson-Sermon titled Christ Jesus will be read in all Christian Science churches on Sunday August 28 with Micah 5 2 and Matthew 10 5 16 as parts of the Golden Text and accompanying citations. It includes a passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy stating the duty and privilege of following the Master in demonstration of Truth Health and Holiness.
24岁母亲 Cecile Legace 在炎热天为让8月婴儿降温 将其放入洗衣机致婴儿溺水身亡。她去接电话后返回见儿子已溺毙。另有段落提及永久波的成功多由操作员技巧决定。
A biographical piece on Joseph M Stroud, long resident of Amarillo, recounts his boyhood in Limestone County Texas, his Civil War era memories, and his later life in the Pecos Valley and Amarillo. It notes his death at age 88 and burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, with mention of his daughter Mrs. Jess Pate.
Judge Thomas O R Greenwood former Supreme Court justice for 17 years will speak in Dallas tonight backing Associate Justice Richard Critz for a first full term on the state's high court. He will address Judge Cruz supporters with remarks partly broadcast on the Texas Quality network at 8 15 P M. Greenwood who once lived in Palestine wrote the L G N Claim Bill to curb railroads entering receivership to avoid liability for workers claims. He served on the Supreme Court until 1934 before returning to private practice.
Newport Arkansas farmer Bennet Brownfield harvested a mixed crop after planting potatoes. He found tomato clusters ripening atop some potato plants, with golf ball sized fruit visible on the vines. The unusual growth puzzled him as the tomatoes could not stay to ripen.
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