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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1925
Page
8
The contest editor spotlights a picture described as its own message with a scene of Friend Hubby, Friend Wife, and a three letter word for a slippery water animal or fish. A deserted piano and the song Kiss Me Again are in the running. Autos and shows threaten home life. The cross word puzzle offers home entertainment and a $1 prize for five top titles.
Mrs. O D Kerr of Amarillo wins first prize again in a lively weekly title contest. Readers from Amarillo Tulsa Pampa and Clarksville submit many entries with several named participants and addresses listed as prize receivers and honorable mentions.
Canyon reports Panhandle swine breeders expect strong hog prices in fall 1925. W. Harrison of Hereford predicts high breeding hog values as buyers seek top stock. He notes the registered hog business weakened last year and urges current breeders to enter the market. Harrison cites an upcoming Tri-State fair and uncertain feed crops as factors shaping demand.
Amarillo residents report receiving invitations to Ma Ferguson's inaugural ball in Austin on Tuesday evening January 20. J L Peeler heads the reception committee with Henry Hutchins as secretary of state and Adjutant Gen. Thomas D Barton of Amarillo chairs the floor committee.
At a Pierians meeting hosted by Mrs. Thomas Currie on Thursday the group elected officers led by President Mrs. F. T. Collins and first vice president Mrs. J. M. Delzell. Other officers include recording secretary Mrs. A. Cooper and treasurer Mrs. Co. B. Reeder. Parliamentarian is Mrs. Ray Wheatley. Delegates to federation are Mrs. Lloyd Fletcher and Mrs. William Boyce to district, and Mrs. F. T. Collins to state with alternate Mrs. R. E. Underwood.
After twenty two years absence France Price returns to Amarillo with his brother C A Price from Canyon to reopen the George James cafe at Fifth and Taylor. The cafe will be renamed Price's cafe and undergo cleaning and repainting before resuming service.
Canyon January 10 Charles R Wilson Mrs Alice Merle Dunaway and Zelma Red are elected to graduate membership in the Lloyd Green Allen Scholarship society Wilson, a math teacher, will serve as faculty representative at the Texas Scholarship societies meeting in Huntsville on February 21.
Ladies who have worn Holeproof recommend them for long service and fine appearance. Joe Killough and Company handle the line for local buyers.
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