Wo mans Missionary Society Zone Meeting Planned
The regular Wo mans Missionary Societies zone meeting of Methodist Churches will meet at Polk Street Church. Morning program includes hymn devotional, duets, semi annual reports from Adrian Buchanan Street Canyon San Jacinto, publicity playlet and officer elections. Luncheon at noon followed by afternoon session with organ solo devotional and installation of auxiliary officers.
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Woman’s Missionary Societies of Methodist Churches
Polk Street
Gaston Foote
Otis Trulove
Ira F. Key
Adrian
Buchanan Street
Canyon
San Jacinto
Tenth Street
Vega
Wildorado
G. C. Davis
Women Demonstrate for Rights as Congress Opens
Several hundred feminists from across the nation “dated” their Congressmen to press for equality in nationality laws and for an equal rights amendment. The Capitol scene celebrated the arrival of Mrs. Hattie Caraway in the Senate as the first active woman member. The group also urged universal women’s jury service, arguing a woman cannot be tried by a jury of her peers if no women sit on the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Capitol
Senate
Hattie Caraway
Arkansas
National Woman's Party
Gail Laughlin
Maine
Little Caesar Calls His Gang Bunch of Punks
Seven runaways aged 15 to 17 led by a self styled Little Caesar confessed a string of 17 strongarm robberies since November seven yielding over 250 dollars. The youths lived in a rented East Side rooming house and targeted women in purse snatchings until Miss Rose Weir chased and captured one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Little Caesar
Coat-Dresses Boost Chic And Warmth In Paris Fashions
Paris fashions for 1931 32 feature coat dresses as the season’s bright spot. Designers offer tobacco brown wool with redingote lines, black wool with a V neck and fichu cape, cobalt blue debutante styles, and brown white tweed for business wear. Skirts average about 14 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Anniversary Tea Marks Thrift Room’s First Year
In observance of the first anniversary of the Thrift Room a charity tea is held at Mrs. Lee Bivens home 1000 Polk Street this afternoon from 3 30 to 5 30. Guests bring garments or money to replenish clothing for children aged 6 to 12 as demand remains heavy. The receiving line includes Thrift Room committee members PTA presidents and school officials. Tea organized by Mrs. C T Elliott Mrs J B Driscoe and Mrs Boyce.
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Thrift Room
Lee Bivens
Polk Street
Thrift Room Committee
Parent-Teacher Associations
Council of Parents and Teachers
C. T. Elliott
J. B. Driscoe
Boyce
Bridge Lessons At Rose Bowl To Continue
The Rose Bowl Junior Welfare League Tea Room hosts another contract bridge lesson Tuesday at 2. Mrs. Lorin J. Roach directs the class on Culbertson's Responses to Forcing Two Bid. Tea and sandwiches will be served. reservations via Rose Bowl 6103.
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Rose Bowl
Junior Welfare League
Culbertson
Lorin J. Roach
Tarde Feliz Club Christmas Party Planned at Cadwallader Home
Mrs. C. A. Cadwallader will entertain the Tarde Feliz Club with an all day Christmas party at 1303 Lincoln Street starting Tuesday at 10. A noon turkey dinner will be served to members and their husbands. In the United States there are about 23,000 banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Cadwallader
Tarde Feliz Club
Lincoln Street
Social Calendar of Holiday Club Gatherings and Meetings
A compiled listing of social and civic events across multiple clubs and venues. Includes Christmas parties at various homes such as Mrs. Carl Miller and Mrs. H L Weldon, bridge lessons and tournaments at Rose Bowl Tea Room and Capitol Hotel, study groups at Green Building, and PTA and women’s clubs at Herring Hotel, Woodmen Hall, and First Baptist Church venues.
It's Smart To Be Dumb It's Smart To Be Dumb
London report quotes Frances Stevenson, Lloyd George secretary, on traits of a private secretary. She says being dumb can help, but also requires ability to suffer fools gladly, end interviews tactfully, be discreet, and not appear overly knowledgeable.
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London
Frances Stevenson
David Lloyd George
Miss Stevenson
W M S Observes Week of Prayer at First Baptist Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church observes a week of prayer with special church programs. Madonna Class leads Tuesday morning 9:30 to 10:30, Martha Class leads Thursday morning 9:30 to 10:30, and the society conducts Friday morning service with ongoing circle meetings Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Madonna
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Martha
Yannigan Mothers Club Meeting Planned at Mrs Borden Home
All members of the Yannigan Mothers Club are asked to meet at Mrs L F Borden 1808 Taylor Street Tuesday afternoon at 2 oclock. Boys who played on the Yannigan squad this year are asked to call 5917 and give their name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yannigan Mothers Club
L. F. Borden
Taylor Street
Yannigan
Sandie Mothers Plan Special Meeting
A special meeting of the Sandie Mothers Club will be held in room No. 100 at the High School Tuesday afternoon at 3 15 o clock. All members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandie Mothers Club
O. W. Club Pre-Christmas Fete At Camp Home
Members of the O. W. Club and their families will be entertained with a pre Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Camp 834 Florida Street Tuesday evening at 8 oclock. Names for Christmas pals will be drawn.
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O. W. Club
Gaston Camp
Florida Street
Symphony Orchestra Marks Seventh Anniversary with Christmas Concert
The Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra celebrates seven years since its founding by Mrs. J. J. Crume with a Christmas concert at Municipal Auditorium Tuesday at 8 PM. The group grew from seven original members to 45 artists under longtime director Ellis B. Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Municipal Auditorium
J. J. Crume
Philharmonic Club
Ellis B. Hall
Filmy Lace Hose Seek Favor Again
Paris reports lace hose regain fashion favor with filmy Spanish lace designs resembling cobwebs. Worn with lace frocks and mitts, these sheer hose are part of the current evening wear trend.
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Paris
Two Toned Bags Highlight Winter Ensemble Colors
Paris reports new handbags designed in two tone schemes to reflect winter outfits. A dark blue envelope bag features a dark red center band, a brown seal bag has beige trim, and a black antelope bag displays a dull gold monogram and mounting.
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Paris
Dollar Signs Replace Buttons In Paris Sportswear
The American dollar sign appears prominently in French fashion this season with gilded dollar signs used as jacket fasteners on jaunty Rue de la Paix sports suits. A German scientist develops a method to powder fruits quickly without heat or cold, preserving flavor and nutrition.
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Paris
Rue de la Paix
Lucky Ladies Plan Christmas Party by bridge club
Members of the Lucky Ladies Bridge Club plan a Christmas fete at 210 East Seventh Avenue the home of Mrs Carl Miller. The event is Tuesday evening at 8 o clock with Mrs H L Weldon as assistant hostess.
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Lucky Ladies Bridge Club
Carl Miller
East Seventh Avenue
H. L. Weldon
San Jacinto P T A Plans Tuesday Meeting
The San Jacinto Parent Teacher Association will meet at the school building Tuesday afternoon at 3 30 o clock. A special Christmas program will be presented and all school patrons are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto
Parent-Teacher Association
Italian to Head Young Plan Advisory Committee
Alberto Beneduce of Italy was elected president of the Young Plan advisory committee in Basel, Switzerland, as discussions continued on the postwar plan. The appointment signals Italian leadership in shaping the plan’s direction amid ongoing deliberations.
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Young Plan
Basel
Switzerland
Alberto Beneduce
Italy
Seven committee selects him after Stewart declines
The seven committee members chose him following Walter W. Stewart’s refusal of the nomination. It is understood the French delegation opposed electing Stewart.
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Walter W. Stewart
Stewart
Water power development in United States and world
The United States had developed 14,885,000 horsepower of water power by end 1930 from an estimated potential 38,000,000. World water power development reached 46,000,000 horsepower, up 100 percent in the past decade according to the United States Geological Survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Geological Survey
Ancient Methods Revive Sheepskin Parchment in England
Researchers note England uses 1000 year old techniques to produce parchment from sheep skin. A submerged North Sea valley between England and Europe has been identified, revealing a hidden underwater landscape of scientific interest.
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England
North Sea
Europe
Northwestern Stars Get Shrine Bids for East West Game
Coach Dick Hanley of Northwestern issued invitations to six Mid-West players to join the East squad for the Shrine charity football game in San Francisco on New Year’s Day. Marchmont Schwartz Frank Hoffman Bill Hewitt Jim Purvis Charles Miller and Dallas Marvis received bids. five other players will be invited.
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Chicago
Dick Hanley
Northwestern
Andy Kerr
Colgate
San Francisco
Marchmont Schwartz
Frank Hoffman
Notre Dame
Bill Hewitt
Michigan
Jim Purvis
Charles Miller
Purdue
Dallas Marvis
Unusual But Inexpensive Gifts Popular Now
New York reports thrifty Christmas shopping this year with department stores promoting low cost yet stylish gifts. Lipstick towels, towels with black silhouettes, and gift wrap items like ribbons and tags are highlighted. A flashlight pencil offers a practical surprise for note takers in theaters or lectures.
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New York
Joneses
Roads Invite Santa Visitors
All highways to Amarillo are ready for crowds for the Santa Claus parade and pageant on Thursday December 10. Dirt roads have been graded and dragged and are nearly as good as hard surface routes. No muddy roads reported at Panhandle Auto Club. From Springerville New Mexico the Holbrook route via Vaughn Socorro and Springerville is open after snow blockage.
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Amarillo
Panhandle Auto Club
Chamber of Commerce
Springerville
N. M
Holbrook
Vaughn
Socorro
Health Unit Fights Diphtheria Spread in Amarillo
The Amarillo health unit reports precautions to prevent diphtheria spread with only three quarantined homes. Two reported cases in Wilson School fourth grade prompted culture tests on all pupils. results were negative. Nine Amarillo homes are placarded for scarlet fever.
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Amarillo
Wilson School
Tiny lamps fitted to London theater seats for dark programs
Electric lights have been mounted on the backs of seats at a London theater to let patrons read theater programs in the dark. The compact lamps illuminate programs without disturbing other audience members, guiding attendees through the performance.
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London
Sterling Back Action Urges On Oil and Cotton
Governor Sterling returns from a deer hunt near Laredo to face demands from oil and cotton interests. East Texas oil output surges beyond 400 000 barrels daily while farmers press him to urge other states to enact cotton curtailment before January 10 and seek a possible December legislative session.
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Austin
R. S. Sterling
Laredo
East Texas
Texas
Waco
Sterling
Arkansas
Mississippi
Lyman Succeeds Wynkoop on TWA
T K Wynkoop former district traffic agent for Transcontinental and Western Air Inc. in Amarillo becomes chief clerk to traffic manager in Los Angeles. J B Lyman of Los Angeles to replace Wynkoop in Amarillo. Lyman, from Maddux Airlines, served four years as field manager and later traffic agent for the TWA merger era. He travels to Amarillo with his wife and will reside at the Herring Hotel.
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T. K. Wynkoop
Trancontinental and Western Air Inc
Amarillo
Los Angeles
J. B. Lyman
Mr. Wynkoop
Mr. Lyman
Maddux Airlines
Transcontinental
Ama~rillo
Herring Hotel
Cold Care With Vicks Nose Drops And VapoRub
Use Vicks Nose Drops at first sign of a cold to shorten symptoms. At night apply Vicks VapoRub over the throat and chest, cover with warm flannel, and allow vapors to be inhaled. During the day use Nose Drops as needed. Avoid excessive internal dosing, especially for children, without a doctor's advice.
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Lunsford Richardson, Sr
North Carolina
Vicks VapoRub
Vick
Vicks
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Methodist
Mary Clowes
New Eagle
U. S
Diana Merwin
Tarde Feliz
News-Globe
Sterling Place
Brooklyn
Pla-Moor Bridge
Rose Bowl Tea Room
Tenth Avenue
Jackson Street
Unity Study Club
Green Building
Evelyn Nations Will
Alpha Delphian Society
Humphreys Highlands
Jack Woods
la Costura Club
M. W. Lemons
Capitol Hotel
B. of L. E
Woodmen Hall
Woman's Club
Harris Kimbrough
Rayden Street
Municipal Course
Business and Professional Women's Club
Amarillo Hotel
N. S. Griggs
Sandie Mothers
Sandie Mothers Plan
Lucky Ladies
San Jacinto P. Pik
Lyman
Wynkoop
T.W.A
Vick. Chemical Company
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