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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1931

Page

7

Sew Jolly Club Picnic Outing at Morehead Home

Members of the Sew Jolly Club entertained their husbands with a picnic Tuesday evening at 803 Bryan Street the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Morehead. The hosts were honored with a surprise shower after a lawn supper followed by games and a watermelon feast. Attending were Mrs. J. J. Cryder T. J. Cryder Alice Berry and many couples including L. E. Smith L. N. Bush Doyle White W. R. Smith H. A. Engall H. M. Luna O. M. Howie Clark McCully and George Morehead.

Sew Jolly Club George Morehead Bryan Street

Local Residents Host Guests and Travel News

G R Coleman of 1301 Jefferson Street hosted his mother Mrs George T Coleman and brother Jack T Coleman of Paris Texas for ten days. the group visited Carlsbad Caverns. Mrs E T Miller and daughter Miss Mary Frances Miller and Mrs Roger Shook returned from an overland trip to Colorado and New Mexico. Miss Vala Bain of Clarendon visits Miss Nola Baskin of 704 Monroe Street, while Miss Louise Cates of Dallas and Miss Kathryn Chamberlain of Fort Worth stay with Mrs C F Cates at 3711 Polk Street. Other items note Mrs Tom Windham and children returning to Baird after extended stay with her brother Jones, who has been seriously ill. the Cooper family from Oklahoma City visiting the Os goods at 1706 Buchanan Street. Pastor C E Leake moves to 227 West Seventh Avenue. Miss Nola Mae Baskin returns from Clarendon. W Y Alexander of W L Buck & Co and daughters Flossie and Evelyn enjoy a two week vacation in New Mexico, El Paso and Juarez. Charles Bates visiting Dallas. Mr and Mrs French Lawrence of Perryton visit Amarillo on return from Canyon, with daughters Verna Ruth, Okla mae Lawrence, and Lella Graham of Quitaque accompanying. Dr Robert Beyers of Santa Fe spends Tuesday night with Dr and Mrs J Francis Brown at 1411 Hayden Street. Victor Hatcher undergoes a minor operation at Amarillo General Hospital. Mr and Mrs R S Barneyback and Mrs Barneyback's brother T W Waite return from several days in New Mexico.

G. R. Coleman Jefferson Street George T. Coleman Jack T. Coleman Paris Tex Coleman Carlsbad Caverns French Lawrence Perryton Amarillo Canyon Verna Ruth OkXlamae Lawrence West Texas State Teachers’ College Lella Graham Quitaque

Fire destroys hotel and stores at White Deer

Fire of unknown origin early today partially destroyed the Modern Hotel of White Deer and damaged fixtures and stocks of businesses housed in the hotel building. Total damage was estimated at 15000 dollars. A fire company from Pampa and Colorado assisted. Nearby residents and visitors listed in brief society notes.

White Deer Pampa

Coldwater man visits Pleasant Valley hosts

John Penner of Coldwater Texas visited Tuesday night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Quincy Ford of Pleasant Valley. Walter Jackson of Cotten Bruner and Atwood returned Wednesday from Pampa after spending several days there on business.

John Penner Coldwater Tex Mrs. Quincy Ford Pleasant Valley Walter Jackson Cotten, Bruner & Atwood Pampa

Mereda Bridge Club Entertained by Mrs M Phillips

Mrs Marion Phillips hosted the Mereda Bridge Club at Otis Apartments on Wednesday afternoon. Tables were set in orchid pink and green with sweet peas at each center and color coordinated cards score pads and refreshments. High honors went to Mrs Tom Gilley with Mrs H G Maxfield as second high. guests included Mrs E A Hudson Mrs J D Jones Mrs R C Kennedy Mrs Nick Morgan Mrs J T Parker Jr Mrs Ted Reid Mrs M D Sloan Mrs C H Taggart and Mrs Bryan Weatherby.

Marion Phillips Otis Apartments Merenda Bridge Club Tom Gilley H. G. Maxfield E. A. Hudson J. D. Jones R. C. Kennedy Nick Morgan J. T. Parker, Jr Ted Reid M. D. Sloan C. H. Taggart Bryan Weatherby

High School P T A To Meet Tonight

The Senior High School Parent-Teacher Association meets this evening at 7 30 in the High School Auditorium with an inter esting program. Misses Doris Mota Maye and Margot Shaw perform. Superintendent W A McIntosh discusses Amarillo public schools outlook, C M Rogers rates the Senior High, and R B Norman outlines the senior and junior course planning. Poplar Grove No 171 of the Woodman Circle meets Friday at 8 in the W O.

Parent- Teacher Association Misses Doris Mota Maye Margot Shaw Amarillo W. A. McIntosh C. M. Rogers R. B. Norman Poplar Grove No. 171 Woodman Circle W. O

Executive Board To Meet Friday

The Executive board of the Woman's Auxiliary of the West Amarillo Christian Church will meet at Mrs Home Jacobs home at 820 Virginia Street Friday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock. This is the regular monthly meeting of the auxiliary.

Woman’s Auxiliary of The West Amarillo Christian Church

1930 Bridge Club Entertained by Mrs. C. B. Pittman

The 1930 Bridge Club was delightfully entertained Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. B. Pittman at 1010 West Twentieth Avenue. The decorating theme featured pink and green garden flowers. High score honors went to Mrs. T. Roy Ratcliffe, with Mrs. Earl Curry next and consolation to Mrs. Melvin Benesch. Seated guests included Mrs. Melvin Benesch, Mrs. Lee Stroud, Mrs. H. K. Taylor, Mrs. C. W. Brett, Mrs. Earl Curry, Mrs. T. Roy Ratcliff, Mrs. W. A. Glovier, and Mrs. C. C. Pittman.

C. B. Pittman West Twentieth Avenue T. Roy Ratcliffe Earl Curry Melvin Benesch Lee Stroud H. K. Taylor C. W. Brett T. Roy Ratcliff W. A. Glovier C. C. Pittman

Yeomen Lodge Plans Varied Evening Program

The Yeomen Lodge will entertain at the I. O. O. F. Hall this evening at 8 o'clock with a varied program and social. All lodge members and friends are invited. The lineup includes musical selections, Yeomen Junior orchestra, readings, solos by John Wiley and Paul Lovett, a five minute play, tap dance acts, and multiple readings and dances featuring Marian Wilks, Juanita Hollingshead, Junior Hollingshead, Jean West, Margaret Hall, Helen Hall, and Bus Wilson.

Yeomen Lodge Yeomen Junior Orchestra Sid Cleghorn Yeomen Club Minyon Baker John Wiley Paul Lovett Marion Wilks Juanita Hollingshead Reading Junior Hollingshead Jean West Margaret Hall Helen Hall Bus Wilson

All members urged to attend W Hall meeting

All members are urged to attend a meeting at W Hall where important business will be discussed. The gathering will be followed by a social hour.

W. Hall

New Bridge Club Entertained by Mrs J B Archer

The Lucky Ladies Bridge Club held its first meeting at Mrs Johnnie B Archer s new home 2215 Lipscomb Street. Red roses adorned the reception rooms with score awards to Mrs C W Carder Jr high member and Mrs Noble R Fowlkes high guest. Attending guests included Mrs O L Dixon Mrs Henry Beverly Mrs Noble R Fowlkes Mrs T E Reyman and Mrs C B Kendrick. Members present were Mrs Arthur Huff Mrs Clarence Smith Mrs Earl Erwin Mrs C W Carder Jr Mrs L I Tims Mrs John Vetesk Mrs Goldsmith Davis and Mrs Johnie B Archer.

Lucky Ladies Bridge Club Johnnie B. Archer Lipscomb Street Score C. W. Carder, Jr Noble R. Fowlkes O. L. Dixon Henry Beverly

Clifford Hathorn Honored With Farewell Party

Clifford Hathorn received a surprise farewell gathering hosted by the Senior B Y P A of Pierce Street Baptist Church at Rev. and Mrs. A J Gross home. He was given a fountain pen by the B P U as guests including Nina Hill Marie Smith Jewell Lott Ernestine Smith Hula Preskitt Dorothy Smith Mary Farris Grady Nutt Raymond Keith Cecil Simpson and the Grosses attended.

Clifford Hathorn Farwell Pierce Street Baptist Church A. J. Gross North Garfield Street Mr. Hathorn Nina Hill Marie Smith Jewell Lott Ernestine Smith Hula Preskitt Dorothy Smith Mary Farris Grady Nutt Raymond Keith Cecil Simpson

Health Conference At McKinley School Friday

McKinley School hosts a health conference Friday from 9 to 11 AM. Mothers with children entering school for the first time are urged to bring them for a free medical examination at the clinic.

McKinley School

Fire hits hotel during repairs damaging ground floor shops

A fire on the second floor of a recently closed hotel used by the White Deer volunteer fire department was extinguished after responders answered a call. Smoke and water damaged the ground floor stores including Hugh Edwards John Deere Implement dealer, Joe Seita and Dick Higgins barber shop, and Doc Hopkins tailor shop.

White Deer Hugh Edwards John Deere Joe Seita Dick Higgins Doc Hopkins

Farm Board Chief Goes on Vacation

Washington August 27 The Farm Board chairman Stone left for a two week rest at a Michigan resort to forget wheat cotton and Brazilian coffee. Two board members Carl Williams and Sam H Thompson remained to maintain a quorum as other members spoke. Pending actions include a proposed sale of 15 million bushels of wheat to China and a plan to stabilize cotton prices. Stone said he had not received direct word that China seeks more favorable terms per Shanghai reports.

Washington Stone Farm Board Michigan Carl Williams Sam H. Thompson China Shanghai

Fashion Advert: Girls Dresses and Ladies Aprons

Advertises girls dress sizes 4 6 8 10 with fabric yardage and bias trim details. Also features ladies apron sizes Small to Extra Large with fabric width 85 inches and facing instructions. Promotes UP-TO-DATE BOOK OF FASHIONS 1931 and requests payment by money orders or stamps.

Bummer News and Globe Sterling Place Brooklyn N. Y

City Briefs Updater List of Local Travels and Visits

Mrs Betty Ince of 3900 Polk Street is in McLean visiting her mother Mrs A A Christian for a week. Tom Sparks and family of 603 Sunset Drive return from ten days fishing in Colorado and New Mexico. Jack Sipe in Venezuela visited Amarillo Tuesday and heads to Tulsa for about a week with relatives. Mrs J W Hendrick of 2101 Washington Street visits Tulsa with her parents Dr and Mrs C W Kerr. Frank Shaughnessy of 1400 Van Buren Street returns from a two month Arizona vacation. Mrs M T ONeill of 1305 West Eighth Avenue visits Ponca City to see her mother. Ed Browder of 1803 Harrison Street returns from ten days with Steve Trigg on the Trigg ranch in New Mexico. Mr and Mrs J W Ryan of 2905 Fountain Avenue and Mr and Mrs H H Hall of 1306 Parker Street are also listed.

Betty Ince Polk Street McLean A. A. Christian Tom C. Sparks Sunset Drive Colorado New Mexico J. W. Hendrick Washington Street Mrs C. W. Kerr Tulsa Ed Browder Harrison Street Steve Trigg Trigg

Cat Resembles Kangaroo in Camden Home Tale

A Camden Tennessee cat at G. M. Spence's home reportedly displays features like a kangaroo with large rear feet, strong tail balance, and hopping leaps, while sitting upright.

Camden Tenn. W.R G. M. Spence

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E. T. Miller Mary Frances Miller Roger Shook Vala Bain Clarendon Nola Baskin Monroe Street Louise Cates Dallas Kathryn Chamberlain Fort Worth C. F. Cates Tom Windham Baird Texas Tom Cooper Mary Elizabeth Cooper Oklahoma City C. E. Osgood Buchanan Street C. E. Leake Harmonial Spiritualist Church West Seventh Avenue Nola Mae Baskin W. Y. Alexander W. L. Buck and Co Misses Flossie Evelyn Alexander el Paso Juarez Charles Bates Clyde Baker Florida Street Robert Beyers Santa Fe J. Francis Brown Hayden Street Victor Hatcher Amarillo General Hospital Mrs. R Barneyback T. W. Waite Taos Trinidad Helen Murphy Upshaw Archer Insurance Company Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Mrs. Madison Fields Groom Tom W. Waite, Jr Iola Kans R. 8 van Buren Street Frank Skaggs Tyler Street Bill Lindley Jacqueline Faye Franklin Ardmore Okla Léroy Trice Kentucky Street J. G. Dickinson Texoma Natural Gas Company Chicago R. S&s San Antonio Clyde Bennett Deal Mandy Rieger Herring ‘Hotel St. Paul His I. Rieger Mereda Club High School Bridge Club Yeomen Sugar Institute New Bridge Club J. B. Archer Randal Drug Stores City Drug Store Jordan Southampton St Jack Sipe Venezuela Frank Shaughnessy Arizona J. W. Ryan Fountain Avenue H. H. Hall Parker Street Zemo RINSO Coats R. J. Marks Marks Furs Detroit Amarillo, Texas S.S.S Kuok-bax
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