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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1951
Page
3
A local blood donors group formed over a decade ago will gather at St. Anthony Hospital tonight around 7 o'clock. About six members are expected to attend and donate blood for patients in need.
Cal Farley addresses YMCA workers at the Herring Hotel luncheon during a building fund campaign. The drive aims for 500000 dollars with 229498 raised so far. Allen Early Jr. says the campaign is on track to build the dream YMCA, promising lasting value for taxpayers and community.
An ad features Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription marketed to women with nervous spells blamed on mid-life changes. Claims include 93 percent relief in a clinical study, with pricing shown for tablets and tonics. Mentions community youth project rhetoric but lacks concrete events.
Amarillo High School senior Richard Thompson placed thirteenth in the nation and first in Texas in the I Speak for Democracy contest. He wrote his speech and had it taped during delivery, with the final judging selecting a California contestant as winner.
An advertisement for pattern 4995 details sizes 12 through 40 with a 5 yard 39 inch requirement for size 16, plus instructions and a mail order address. The adjacent text is Richard’s speech praising democracy, tracing its historical roots from ancient Greece through the American Revolution and stressing equality and freedom, the value of every vote, and the need for active participation in elections.
Advert says avoid harsh laxatives and switch to Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative. It promotes gentle vegetable relief from constipation with mint flavor. Available in 25¢ GO¢ and $1.20 sizes and claims to end chronic dosing while easing stomach sourness.
A fragmentary statement discusses the transition into privileges and acting as well as speaking for a group or organization. The line signals a shift toward formal responsibilities and representation.
The SPEBSQSA held a ladies night quartet session and banquet at the American Legion Hall with Pat Flynn acting as master of ceremonies. Eighty-five members and guests attended, featuring three visiting quartets, two local groups, and a high school quartet, including the Panhandlers Melody Meddlers Tune Twisters Unskilled Four Chord Mechanics Palo Durans and special guest Dr. Calvin C. Jones of Pampa, president of the Southwest district.
The session list includes vice-president Harry Norwood secretary pro-tem C E Bikermeyer and treasurer Grayson Gaibhright. Joseph E. Martin provided direction and has been installed as permanent director for the society.
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