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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1931

Page

7

Tea To Benefit Philharmonic Orchestra

The orchestra members listed include violins section one led by concert master Helen Strite and a full ensemble with strings woodwinds brass and percussion. The party was en route from Fort Worth to Oklahoma City for a dinner party.

Helen Strite Robert Axtell Irving Tolzien H. V. Robertson C. F. Cordray H. P. Garrett L. G. Leeman Hermes Nye Ruby Hutchison Maurine Stewart Neil Parreck Frances Robertson Marian Stewart al F. Morris R. B. Parkenson Fort Worth Oklahoma City

Wife shoots husband in radio dispute shocks Kansas City

William Welch, a plumber, returned home to argue with his wife over a radio program and his month-long absence. Mrs. Welch borrowed a neighbor's revolver and shot him. Welch's condition was listed as critical.

United Press Kansas City Rndy Vallee William Welch Welch

Sudden Collapse Ends Song Performance Shock

Reported tragedy follows a performer's dramatic onstage withdrawal and subsequent death as his heart failed under exertion, shocking witnesses who recalled the intense moment that preceded the collapse.

Philharmonics Sponsor Benefit Tea For Civic Symphony

The Philharmonic Club hosts a silver colonial tea for the Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra at Mrs. S. E. Fish home 1405 Harrison Street on Saturday. Members and hostesses wear colonial costumes. The article traces the orchestra’s growth from a six year old string quartet to 17 members and hopes to be financed by the city commission as the Civic Symphony Orchestra.

Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra H. M. Judgington George Vineyard E. F. Lanham Magmie Oliver J. J. Crume B. B. Holland John G. Ballard Harry Donaghe Harry Wilcox Grace Hamilton H. B. Robertson Cayla Hilton Johnson Miss Hamilton S. E. Fish Paul Axtell Axtell New York E. B. Hall Amarillo College of Music Hall Philharmonic Club City Commission Civic Symphony Orchestra

Mrs Cunningham Surprised With Club Birthday Party

Mrs C C Cunningham enjoyed a surprise birthday gathering hosted by the O W Club at her home on Wednesday evening. Guests played Cootie with prizes won by Clinton Eaton and Pansy Morris. Mrs William Spencer received best Valentine. Gene Tanner won worst.

C. C. Cunningham O. W. Club Claflin C. C. Cunningam William Spencer J. W. Beck Pansy Morris Mildred True J. R. Gant Charles Hand H. B. Martin A. D. Hughes Bob Morris Cecil Eaton Clinton Eaton Harold Preisig Gene Tanner

Miss Eileen Mauldin Honored At Pretty Shower

Miss Eileen Mauldin who will wed Saturday to Mr. Vernon Davis was toasted at a mixed shower hosted by her sister Mrs. J H Buckingham at 1017 West Thirteenth Avenue. Guests listed include Mrs Cy F Roland Mrs E M Biggs Mrs Don Moore and many relatives. Refreshments followed the gift presentation with attendees Rex Mauldin and Stanley Mauldin among others.

Eileen Mauldin Vernon Davis J. H. Buckingham West Thirteenth Avenue Cy F, Roland E. M. Biggs Don Moore J. A. Bowman Claude McDowell Harmon Scales W. L. Speer J. T. Bassett John Davis H. L. Mauldin Imogene Porterfield Mary Jo Bowman Thelma Ledbetter Marie Albright Lula Raye Moore Vida Cowger Velma Speer Dorthea Porterfield Mrs. J. D. Porterfield Rex Mauldin Stanley Mauldin

Father and Son Banquet Held by Senior P T A

The Senior High School P T A plans a Father Son banquet Monday at 6 30 pm in the high school cafeteria replacing the usual meeting. Reservations via Mrs J W Collins or Mrs R J Parsons. Short talks by Dr Robi Allingham H B Pipkin and G G Ordway. Lemore Hill will represent the sons and Rev H A Shaw with Lester Allrich will sing a duet. All Amarillo high school sons and their fathers are urged to attend.

Parent Teachers Association J. W. Collins R. J. Parsons Robi. Allingham H. B. Pipkin G. G. Ordway Lemore Hill Rev. H. A. Shaw Lester Allrich Amarillo High School

Red Carnation To Conduct School In District Meet Prep

Mrs Fred Barr of San Antonio arrives this eve to lead a instruction school for Red Carnation 845 at Odd Fellows Hall Saturday at 9. All 845 members must attend and bring a lunch. The group hosts other ladies societies for the Tri State Legislative Assembly in Amarillo this summer. The Dramatic Teachers Club meeting at the High School Friday night has been postponed.

Ladies’ Society of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen Fred Barr San Antonio Odd Fellows Hall No. 845 Tri-State Amarillo Dramatic Teachers’ Club

Amarillo Piano Conservatory Presents Students of Miss Conoley

The Amarillo Piano Conservatory will present pupils from the class of Miss Idelma Conoley at Studio 2034 Hayden Street Saturday night at eight. An interesting program has been planned and those interested are invited.

Amarillo

Pretty Affair Honors Mrs. Nelson Before Marriage

Mrs. H. P. Canode hosted a bridge event at Ama Tillo Country Club to honor Mrs. R. E. Nelson formerly Miss Lucille Buchanan. Nelson linked to the Dana Thomas Harmon Studio of Dancing and featured a green and yellow motif with sweet peas and chrysanthemums. Forty four guests attended with prizes for Mrs. Beasley and Mrs. Walsh, and the honoree received a gift.

R. E. Nelson Lucille Buchanan H. P. Canode Bridge Ama Tillo Country Club Nelson Dana Thomas Harmon J. N. Beasley Harold Walsh

B P W Club Raises Money For Convention

The Business and Professional Women club hosted a benefit bridge party at Woodman s Hall to fund the State Convention scheduled for May 28 to 30. Twenty three bridge tables were set up with punch donated by Edwards Dr Pepper Bottling Works. Prizes were awarded by local businesses including Hurst Jewelry Killough Davies La Mode Hollywood Dress Shop Meyer and Meyer Maxor Drug J Levy Blackburn Brothers and several department stores and shops.

Woodman’s Hall Edwards Dr. Pepper Bottling Works O. Malley J. O. Newby Lynn Frass Ercel Middaugh Murray Watts H. R. Rich J. Lester Jack Edwards F. Wagner F. Woolfolk A. A. Bush G. O. Ketchum H. I. Pond John Wheatley H. A. Dyer F. W. Roberts Dorothy Woolfolk Katherine Metcalf

Game Dinner Prosecution Must Wait

Prosecution of Texas Game Department officials for serving game out of season to legislators is postponed as T. H. McGregor is named counsel. The move shifts court dates until after the legislature adjourns and a bill to store game 30 days after season may erase the offense. Accused officials deny misconduct.

Austin States Game Department Texas T. H. McGregor

Bridge Game Sparks Divorce Court Battle

Denver is the scene as Mr. and Mrs. Harry Flint go to court over a domestic dispute linked to a bridge game. Mrs. Flint testified that he slapped her face after she played poorly, and she secured a preliminary decree.

Associated Press Denver Colo Bridge Harry Flint

Modern Art Program At River Road Home Demonstration Club

The River Road Home Demonstration Club hosted an art appreciation program led by Mrs. C. E. Palmer at the Women's Club. She compared modern art with earlier periods and showcased prints of world canvases with artist biographies. Other members and guests attended as T. M. Caldwell sang two solos. The Amarillo Country Club plans a Washington's Birthday dinner dance with Joe Norman's Orchestra.

River Road Women’s Club C. E. Palmer Palmer T. M. Caldwell Zuma Vance Cotten Potter County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs W. H. King Cy Patton Soncy Club A. C. Roddy G. M. Peete The Loyal Club of Brady R. Hart H. S. Delano M. O. Wilson Quanah E. F. Hall John Hall W. J. Fulton W. R. Harper Amarillo Country Club Joe Norman

Auto fumes caused death Mrs. Dupont at estate studio

Police ruled Mrs. Eugene E. Dupont 45 died of carbon monoxide from her car left running in the Greenville DuPont estate garage. She was found in her studio above the garage by her husband, who was nearly overcome upon opening the door.

Associated Press Wilmington Del Eugene E. Dupont DuPont Company DuPont Greenville

Mrs. Levine Seeks Divorce In Paris

Mrs. Charles A. Levine, wife of the American aviation enthusiast and former junk dealer, has moved to Paris to pursue a divorce.

Associated Press Paris Charles A. Levine

DuPont Wife Is Found Dead In Studio

Police and physicians investigated the death of Mrs. Katedaline Moxham DuPont found in a studio. She planned to travel to Lake Placid tomorrow. Survived by husband Mr. DuPont five children Phyllis Nancy Dee and Merton. Mr. DuPont presides over Delaware Motor Sales and sits on the DuPont board.

DuPont Lake Placid N. Y Edward L. Moxham Bullet County Kentucky Katedaline Moxham Miss Dee DuPont George Weymouth Weymouth Phyllis Nancy Merton DuPont Delaware Motor Sales Company E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company

Fort Worth Woman Killed in Car Crash

Mrs Genevieve Sullivan of Fort Worth died when her car was sideswiped by a truck on U S Highway 77 near Parcell Oklahoma. J M Reed of San Antonio survived with serious injuries and Mrs Anna McGarrity of Fort Worth was slightly hurt. The trio were taken to an Oklahoma City hospital around midnight as officers searched for the truck.

The United Press Parcell Okla Genevieve Sullivan C. F. Sullivan Fort Worth J. M. Reed San Antonio Here Anna McGarrity

Falls Dead After Singing in Cabaret

Knute Bergstrom, a popular singer, died after singing a tragic song in a Copenhagen cabaret. He suddenly leaped across the table as startled patrons watched, initially thought to be acting.

Copenhagen Knute Bergstrom

War pigeon Rupert dies after cat attack in Twickenham

Twickenham mourns the death of war pigeon Rupert once a famed carrier from Ypres front. Born 1917, Rupert served under Sergeant B. G. Passey and survived shell-fire before a tom-cat ended his life. Only about six genuine British war-birds remain, including Old Bill in retirement at Brighton and Lightning at Clapton.

United Press Twickenham Eng Dupert Britain Rupert Ypres 8. G. Passey Bill Brighton Lightning Clapton

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