Daughters of the American Revolution Meet for War Pictures
Llano Estacado Chapter members viewed Office of War Information films at St Andrews Parish House. They voted to create a service flag with stars for relatives in service. Captain H H Thomas and Lee Thornberry from Amarillo Police aided the show. Next meeting set for February 14 as a guest day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liano Estacado
Daughters of the American Revolution
Office of War Information
St. Andrews’ Episcopal Parish
A. R. Bivins
Russia
H. H. Thomas
The
Amarillo
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Laxative Promise
An old advertising note touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as an effective laxative for constipation. It claims quick relief by using pepsin to improve palatability, noting doctors often prescribe pepsin preparations and that millions have trusted Dr Caldwell's for fifty years, even children enjoy it.
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Dr. Caldwell
Billy Gene Pugh Ends Visit Here
Billy Gene Pugh youngest Coast Guard chief returns to Port Aransas station after brief shore leave to see his uncle H A Pugh at Northwest Texas Hospital. Pugh, in service since 1941, is from Corpus Christi and was 18 when named youngest chief. Life Magazine photographers filmed him for upcoming publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Gene’ Pugh
Coast Guard
Port Aransas
H. A. Pugh
Grand Street
Northwest Texas Hospital
Young Pugh
Ross Rogers Reappointed to State Birthday Celebration Panel
Ross Rogers is named to serve again on the state committee for the President's birthday celebration. A letter from vice-chairman George Waverley Briggs notes the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis campaign runs from next Friday through January 31. George Hammock is appointed city county chairman to organize the Amarillo President's birthday ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Rogers
George Waverley Briggs
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
George Hammock
Amarillo
Social Calendar Highlights Community Activities Tonight
Amarillo civic groups list the evening schedule with Red Cross sewing, dancing, lectures, and circle meetings. Includes USO events at the auditorium and receptions at churches, hospitals, and private homes across multiple neighborhoods.
Congress Journal Appendix Rules Highlight Budget Limits
A congressman seeks consent to include material in the appendix of the congressional journal. Pages hold about 1,500 words and cost 45 to 50 dollars each. Material shorter than two pages costs 90 to 100 dollars and requires no special fuss. A Jonas or similar figure may not exceed two pages without a special arrangement.
A New War Time Guidance Letter to Mrs Streett
Dear Mrs Streett offers wartime parenting advice urging support for husbands in service and resilience at home. The reply emphasizes unity, patience, and patriotism, contrasting daily strain with battlefield danger and recommending a list of nine books for child care. The writer points readers to a reading list obtainable from the paper.
Promoted to Third Officer In the WAC
Regina M. Smith formerly of Amarillo has been promoted to third officer in the Women Army Corps and serves in the New York personnel office. Daughter of L J and Mrs. Smith, she trained in Amarillo and Washington after earlier work at Cullum Motor Company and the U S Helium Plant. She joined the WACs on July 27, 1942, as a private.
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Regina M
Jean) Smith
Amarillo
Wacs
New York
L. J. Smith
Washington
Officer Smith
St. Mary's Academy
Cullum Motor Company
U. S
U. S. Civil Service Commission
U. S. Collector of Customs
New York City
George Washington University
Story and Ethridge Wedding Noted in Coast Guard Family
Announcement of the marriage of Robert A. Story, United States Coast Guard first class seaman, to Miss Mary Alberta Ethridge of Hattiesburg Mississippi. The ceremony took place December 7 in Morgan City Louisiana. Story is based in Memphis Tennessee and is a Gulfport Mississippi Mount Paramount Theater employee Mary Alberta Ethridge was educated in Houston.
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Robert A. Story
Seaman
United States Coast Guard
Mary Alberta Ethridge
M. M. Kelly
Hattiessburg
Miss
Morgan City
Seaman Story
J. L. Story
East Eighth Avenue
Memphis
Tenn
Amarillo High School
Houston
Paramount Theater
Gulfport
Miss. v
Lt Gochnauer Reported Safe After Missing in Action
Lt T W Gochnauer of Amarillo reported well and safe after being missing in China since December 23. A 25 year old air corps pilot and Amarillo High School graduate, he has served three years in the Army and overseas three months. His parents Mr and Mrs W F Gochnauer of 1406 West Twentieth Avenue were notified by the War Department and via cable from their son.
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China
Toney W. Gochnauer
Amarillo
W. F. Gochnauer
West Twentieth Avenue
War Department
Gochnauer
Army
Air Corps
Amarillo High School
First Presbyterian To Resume Church Night
First Presbyterian will resume Church Night on Wednesday with a 6 15 p m covered dish supper and a study hour from 7 to 8 p m. Junior-Intermediate will be taught by Mrs Maye Roth while Senior Young People and Adult groups are led by Dr Thomson. The topic is We Who Are America with nursery available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Maye Roth
Thomson
America
Clara Hepburn
Pretty Words Not So Many In Congress
A 1930s report notes Congress generates vast wordage with about 150000 words daily in the Congressional Record, costing $750000 yearly for 41500 copies. The piece explains reporters capture plenary remarks, editorials, letters and telegrams, plus an expansive appendix for unfinished speeches and quoted material.
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Congress
Washington
Greg
Uncle Sam
Roy Super Leaves Hospital After Hunt Accident
Rev. Super, injured in a December crash near Amarillo, was released from Northwest Texas Hospital after fractures to knee wrist elbow and ribs. He and Dr. T. M. Montgomery escaped serious injury when their car was side swiped by another vehicle on the highway east of Amarillo.
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Super
Northwest Texas
American Optical Company
Mr. Super
T. M. Montgomery
Amarillo
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White & Kirk
Billy Gene Pugh
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Bonita Et C
Taylor Street
Amarillo Rebekah Lodge
USO
B. and
P. Women's Club
Fellowship Hall
First Christian Church
St. Anthony's Hospital
H. A. Streit
St. Anthony's Nurses Home
Victory Command
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Red Cross Sewing
Robert Watson
Robert Cam
Florida Street
Ywca Gymnasium
Lincoln Street
Howard Johnson
Crockett Street
Pleasant Valley Home Demonstration Club
P. H. Coy
St. Francis Avenue
West Amarillo
Carolina Street
W. W. Coffman
Little Flower Mission Guild of
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R. B. Brands
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Polk Street
George Waddill, Jr
Western Avenue
Cecil Dyke
Sunset Terrace
Guy Bateman
J. B. Martin
Travis Street
Leander Campbell
Hayden Street
J. L. Adams
Tyler Street
J. Q. Barnes
Jackson Street
N. S. Matthews
H. B. Fain
Rankin Russell
R. W. Jones
Harrison Street
T. B. Daniel
A. C. Bangs
W. M
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Larney Barnes
E. E. Volfe
E. F. Lanham
A. R. Greer
Washlington Street
E. E. Boxwell
West Tenth Avenue
H. A. Shaw
First Baptist
Ruby Parker
Jeff McGee
Vera Ramsour
M. C. McNew
Bellaire
Gertrude Ward
C. W. Johnson
Fountain Terrace
Zelma Hallock
J. F. Haynes
Viola Campbell
L. J. Vick
Ong Street
Jewel Beal
Guy Bradley
Mississippi Street
Helen Sears
N. J. Ballard
West Nineteenth Avenue
Lillie Starmer
George Vineyard
Monroe Street
Eloise Cauthen
John Chestnutt
Martha Belote
Harry van Horn
Helen Lambert
D. E. McGlasson
Carolyn Neely
W. P. Crandall
North Pierce Street
Palo Duro
Order of the Bee For Girls
Masonic Hall
Gamma Kappa
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
First Baptist Church
Carolyn Circle
A. D. Branchi
Johnson Street
By Lerrice Streett
Hitler
Hirohito
Jean Smith
WAC
R. A. Story
First Presbyterian
Athenaeum Club
Riley Strickland
Cheyenne Terrace
Red Cross
Baker
Polk Street Methodist Church
Jack Baker
Globe-News
Marie Earle
Herbert Drug
Prescription
By James Marlow
George Zielke
Roy
the Panhandle
Boxwell
Perryton
Spearman Li
Sweetbriar Shop
Rosemary Lane
Johnny Downs
the Phantom
Tom Conway
Jean Brooks
Babo
Rox
Cleanser 3
Ron
Hypro
Hilex Gatton
Camal Rs Cos
Ran Teapeta
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Tvory
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