Newcomers Club Dessert Bridge Social Report
Newcomers Club held a dessert bridge afternoon in Federation Club Rooms with Mesdames E E Buchanan C L Harris J H Thompson and F R Wofford hosting. Winners included Mrs Lawrence Webber high score second high Mrs W P Collins and bingo prize went to Mrs C A Brown. Attendees included numerous club members and guests. The article also recounts the early 1800s pocket lighter story noting its acid vial and splinter ignition hazards and decline in popularity after incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomers Club
Federation Club
E. E. Buchanan
C. L. Harris
J. H. Thompson
F. R. Wofford
Lawrence Webber
W. P. Collins
C. A. Brown
Mesdames van Allm
Roy Murphy
E. L. Pitts
P. A Bhel Weirne
War “Scott
Thompson
A. N. Thompson
A. G Taylor
Webber
Florence Weler
A P. Wirth
Wofford
E. E. Wohlford
Pauline Zingmont
A. L. Vandiver
W. A. Phillips
Sam Tidwell
T. E. Bell
Jeanne Harris
Wild Rose Lodge 10 Plans Class Initiation
Wild Rose Lodge 312 L A to B of R T met in the ICCF Hall to arrange a class initiation on February 20. A luncheon followed by a 2 o clock business meeting. The luncheon committee includes Marguerite Prien Velma Dutton Wilda Faye Anderson Mamie Roberts Goldie Quaie Lou Velva Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Rose Lodge
L. A
B. of
R. T
1.C.C.F Hall
Mesdames Marguerite Prien
Velma Dutton
Wilda Faye Anderson
Mamie Roberts
Goldie Quaie
Lou Velva Simmons
Mesdames
Dessie Mae Moore
Neva Shelton
Cowboy parks steed at Cheyenne meter in boots
A Cheyenne cowboy rode his horse to a parking meter and left five cents after dismounting and tossing the reins over the post in a quirky street scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
U.P
Furniture Program At Alpha Alpha Sorority Meeting
Mrs Blanche Anglin of Home Beautiful spoke to Alpha Alpha Sorority on period furniture and house decorations. Miss Willinell Zimmer led the program. A Valentine party is planned for Tuesday at 8 pm at Mrs Helen Hochaven’s home 1907 Harrison with many members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Anglin
The
Home Beautiful
Alpha Alpha Sorority
Federation Club
Ernest Nobles
Kay Pekinghorn
Marguerite Rogers
Melba Hazel
Mabel Riley
Kathleen Rogers
Juanita Simmons
Louise Smith
Eileen Taylor
Zimmer
Reba Baird
Lionel Custer Hurt in Odessa Traffic Crash
Lionel Custer son of Mrs. Bessie Easley 505 A Madison is in critical condition at an Odessa hospital after a road crash near Odessa last Friday. Mrs. Easley accompanies him at the hospital.
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Lionel Custer
Bessie Easley
Madison
Odessa
Recitals Highlight Students Of Mrs Paschal At Conservatory
Students of Mrs E A Paschal will be presented in two voice recitals at the Musical Arts Conservatory on Tyler Street at 8 pm Friday and Saturday. The program features works by Haydn Brahms Grieg Mozart Bizet Handel and more with performances by Judy Ellen Price Craig Ratliff Lula Marie Super Billy Plumlee and others. Ushers for both programs are Jackie Woods Virginia Carter Jessie Ingram and Mary Hopkins Wolf.
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E. A. Paschal
Conservatory
The
Musical Arts Conservatory
Tyler
Haydn
Judy Ellen Price
Troustine
Craig Ratliff
Brahms
Margaret Mc
James Plumlee
Arditi
Melba Morris
O'Hara
Ouida Dean
Solveigs
Grieg
Betty Burkhalter
Harker
Betty B. Elliotte
Penn
Mercedes Allm
Franz
Paula Johanson
Bach
Piper
Curran
Anne Allen
Batti
Mozart
Margaret Bromert
Clark
Paula, James
Billy Plumlee
Betty Ann Forister
Forster
Joyce Cummings
Stairs
Helen Caldwell
Firestone
Billie Preddy
Schubert
Eula Jane Rowley
God
de Rose
Eugene Akers
Cielito Lindo
la Forge
Rosa Gold Davis
Fair Maiden
J. B. Day
Gibbs
Martha Munday
Bizet
Lula Mae Cummings
Malotte
Ruth Rogers
Robyn
Frances Lynn Townes
You
Strauss
Lars N. Ockander
Wilson
Karleene Horton
Austin
Gloria Cazzell
Wilson-O'Hara
Mrs. Ockander
Handel
Hoyt Mulkey
Thelma Pollard
Jackie Woods
Virginia Carter
Jessie Ingram
Mary Hopkins Wolf
Poll tax receipts rise among negro voters in county reports
Deputy clerks in Potter County note more negroes buying poll tax receipts this year, blamed on publicity around national party conventions. Other counties report heavy payments by negroes, though officials do not believe an organized campaign occurred.
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Potter County
Forgery Charges Against Dead Man Dismissed
Two forgery charges against J. R. Harris were removed from district court records after the district attorney moved. Judge Henry S. Bishop dismissed the charges when testimony showed Harris was killed by a train in Ohio in August 1943. Court recessed until Monday for a new petit jury panel.
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J. R. Harris
District Attorney's Office
Henry S. Bishop
Harris
Ohio
District Court
Petit Jury
Father and Son Reunite at Downtown USO Club
At the Downtown USO Club this week a father and his son met again. Sergeant Richard Hubba combat returnee rests at home in Hollywood Florida while Pvt. Robert Hubb stationed at Amarillo Army Air Field. A second son serves in England.
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Richard Hubb
Hollywood
Fla
Robert Hubb
Amarillo Army Air Field
England
One Way of Quelling Rowdy Jail Inmates
Potter County jailers use a daytime dining room confinement tactic to quiet inmates who disturb others at night. Sleep during the day then rest at night to reduce nighttime noise. The approach targets inmates who yell sing whistle and create nuisances while others sleep.
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Potter County
Man Chooses Jail Over Fine After Intoxication Charge
A man charged with intoxication appeared before Justice of the Peace C W Carder. He pled guilty and faced a $14 fine or 10 days in jail. He refused to pay the fine saying he would serve the jail term instead, keeping his $40 for later. He stated he lost his job anyway and returned to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
C. W. Carder
Townsend Club to hold first 1945 rally Sunday
Townsend Club president F W Zimmerman announces a 2 PM rally at the county courthouse. Readings from communications and Flash from Washington will share the latest congressional news. Music by the Jolly Boys string band. Principal speaker Mrs J A Motch of Denver. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Zimmerman
Townsend Club
Washington
Congress
Jolly Boys String Band
J. A. Motch
Denver
YWCA Plans World Day of Prayer Observance in Amarillo
The YWCA business girls committee led by Mrs. Faye S. Gordon met at the association HQ for supper and business. Plans for the World Day of Prayer observance on Feb 16 and a nationwide YWCA event on March 12 were discussed, with details on classes and international relations talks and a visit by Dorothy Fosdick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Business Girls
Faye S. Gordon
Association
Jerry Ratcliff
Margaret Ventress
Vettes
YWCA
Representa
Tives
Lenore Longino
Janice Lessing
Dorothy T. Groeling
Y. W. C. Avs
United States
Amarillo Association
Y. W. C. A. Business Girls
Lois Swick
First Christian Church
Amarillo Council of Church Women
H. C. Adams
Dorothy Fosdick
Social calendar events list for tonight and Friday
Queen Esther Club at 917 Fannin 8:30. Downtown USO sewing 8. Amarillo Altrusa 6:30 at Capitol Hotel. Friday Letter Carriers Auxiliary 3810 West Seventh 8. Bonita Chapter OES 2:30 Khiva Temple East Room. Child Study Club 1613 Tyler 3. Travel Study Club 1000 Milam 2:30. Recital at Musical Arts Conservatory 1710 Tyler 8. SOL Club party 501 Lincoln 7:30. Economy Home Demonstration 2. T E L class First Baptist 12:30 luncheon. Junior Child Study 2614 Washington 2:30.
Mrs Ben Sory Hosts El Martes Club Meeting
Mrs. Ben Sory of 409 Maryland hosted the El Martes Club on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. W A Christian led the opening prayer as fourteen members answered roll call. Spring flowers decorated the rooms. The next meeting is set for February 20 at 2 PM at Mrs. Minnie Watsons home, 311 West Thirteenth.
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Ben Sory
Maryland
el Martes Club
W. A. Christian
Minnie Watson
West Thirteenth
Western writer Max Brand prolific in 20 year career
The noted author Max Brand produced over 25 stories and created large bodies of work in Dr Kil and other series. His writing spanned books, stories, and screen adaptations across two decades of active production.
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Max Brand
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Irman Steele
Simmons
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Ethel Collier
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Juanita Roach
Mae McDaniels Clark
Lucille Moreman
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Globe News
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J. L Payne
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R. H Routh
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Strawberry Mask Cream
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