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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1931
Page
7
Sam Louder, a Negro man, faces the electric chair after a jury returned a verdict of murder in the slaying of Evans Johnson, a 22 year old Arlington police officer, shot when entering Louder's home to question a disturbance. Louder pleaded self defense.
Unofficial returns show Wichita Falls voters approve a $1,000,000 water system bond by a margin of 149 votes. Early totals: 1,592 in favor 1,402 against.
Mrs. F. E. Swindell hosted a bridge dinner at 2113 Van Buren Street with red carnations and crystal tapers creating a red color motif. High favors went to Mrs. A. J. Steed and Mrs. R. C. Richardson. guests included Mrs. Ted Lokey, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Steed, and Mrs. E. E. Treadwell among others.
Panhandle Pen Women meet at the Herring Hotel for the first quarterly session of the year. Laura Hamner elected president. officers named. new members added. Prize winners announced for short stories. Afternoon talk by Prof. J L Du Flot on psychological analysis of a human act. Evening social hosted by Mrs Will D Gilbert.
Mrs. P A Preisig entertained the O W Club at 1000 Lincoln Street Tuesday afternoon assisted by Mrs A D Hughes and Mrs S H Taylor Roses and poppies adorned the rooms A short business meeting preceded the evening's entertainment titled 42 Attendees included Mrs J R Gant Mrs R E Morris Mrs H B Martin Mrs S H Taylor Mrs Charles Hand Mrs A D Hughes Mrs A B Claflin Mrs William Spencer and Mrs P A Preisig.
The A. A. U. W. book review group was to meet Wednesday at 2117 Hayden Street but has been postponed to Friday at 7 30 PM. Mrs. John Maynard will lead. All members are invited.
Mrs. Charles A Reagan hosted the Lucky Day Bridge Club at 3902 Fountain Street on Tuesday with orchid sweetpeas. Guests included Mrs. C V Rippey and Mrs. Noble Fowlkes who received guest favors. high prizes went to Mrs. H L Weldon and Mrs. W N Terry, with low to Mrs. Fred Warren. Seated players listed included eight members.
Amarillo Little Theater members heard Mrs. E. H. Gipson explain the ABCs of acting including posture action and diction at the Womens Club Rooms. The executive board discussed business matters and endorsed charity from the next play while inviting C. W. Batchelder for the next program. About 50 members attended.
Members of the Amarillo Little Theatre are urged to gather in the McKinley School auditorium this evening at 7 30 for a workshop aimed at organizing a work shop. Those willing to sponsor any line of entertainment are invited.
Mystic Weaver Club members and guests gathered Tuesday afternoon at 409 Belleview Street. The event centered on needlework and discussions of current topics with a salad course served by the hostess Mrs. A. B. Hays. Guests included Mrs. E. V. Harris Mrs. Charles Melton Mrs. C. W. Lindsey Mrs. R. H. Ray Mrs. W. A. Robertson and Mrs. George Klock.
The Khiva Shrine held a Tuesday evening dance at the Masonic Temple with about 100 couples attending. Joe Norman's orchestra played as red and green mid winter decor adorned the ballroom and punch was served. newly elected officers were named as honor guests.
The Girls' Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church will meet Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Officers for the Junior and Intermediate Societies will be elected. All girls ages 10 to 16 are invited to attend.
Mrs V M Rippey will entertain the Queen Father Club at her home 301 Florida Street Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in place of Mrs D W Britain. All members are invited.
An ad touts Ice-Mint as a new Japanese product that relieves foot pain and removes corns and callouses. It claims cooling comfort with no skin irritation and ease of use for workers and high-heel wearers alike, urging readers to ask for See-Mint at drug stores.
P E O Sisterhood marked the sixty second anniversary with a Founders Day luncheon at Mrs J W Crudgington s home 1710 Tyler Street Mt Pleasant with 40 members and 15 guests in yellow and white decor. Past presidents led the program detailing the group s founding and history. The organization supports Cottey College Nevada Missouri and Mt Pleasant memorial library with loans and philanthropy. out of town guests included Mrs Grace F Guthrie Mrs Minnie B Jones Mrs W R White Mrs J C Reed and Mrs S L Ingham and Mrs Ellen H Martin of San Diego California.
The MacDowell Club will gather at 1209 West Nineteenth Avenue hosted by Mrs T E Johnson on Thursday at 2 30 PM. Mrs W A Glovier assists with hospitalities and curates the program featuring Modern Piano.
Mrs W R Duke and Mrs Earl Shelton host the Junior Child Study Club at Mrs R E Posey 807 North Fillmore Street Friday afternoon at 8 o clock. All members invited.
Miss Alice Mulkey, a Girl Scout director, is in St. Anthony's Hospital where she underwent an appendix operation Monday morning. She is reported very much improved.
The Athenaeum Club will meet at 2710 Polk Street, the home of Mrs. M. W. Lemons, Thursday afternoon at 3 oclock. All members are invited to attend.
Mrs. W. H. Woodlief entertained the L Aiquille Club at her West Sixteenth Avenue home. Niece Miss Ruth Cogwell helped serve. The club voted to study Texas next year and discuss Lone Star State news by roll call. Guests included numerous club members.
A Tuesday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs. Paul J. Smith at 1103B West Nineteenth Avenue celebrated the 1929 Bridge Club. The decor featured a pink and red color scheme with modernist design and flower arrangements. High scores went to Mrs. John Maggard and second to Mrs. C. B. Pittman. guest of honor was Mrs. H. Davies. special guests included Mrs. F. Garrett and several others.
The Pierian Junior Club will meet at Mrs James Pryor home 413 Line Avenue Thursday afternoon at 3 o clock. All members are urged to attend.
The Colli volcano near Guadalajara erupted with a column of smoke yesterday. A sulfur odor and fog spread over the city as officials monitor the dormant peak’s renewed activity.
An old ad urges shoppers to buy by name for safety and economy. It contrasts vague requests like gim me aspirin with asking for St Joseph’s Pure Aspirin priced at 10 cents per box of twelve, claiming guaranteed purity. It promotes choosing named brands over unknown or unadvertised products.
United Press reports G. W. Brophy a former Phoenix instructor plans a flight from Shanghat to Manila, taking off at 8 a m tomorrow. He expects cold Shanghai winds to ease and favorable weather by departure.
Oklahoma City reports a grocery store raid and related unrest led to seven men being charged with inciting to riot. Affected workers, about 300 men and women, were involved in the disturbance and 26 remained detained before potential releases. Governor Murray, Sheriff Rogers, and City Manager Fry discussed police readiness amid unemployment tensions and the state probes into communist activity with four organizations.
In Beaumont Texas on January 20 Frank Jr age 2 and John J age 1 children of Mr and Mrs Frank Grahbam were burned to death when their one room home in Victor six miles east of Beaumont burned. Their bodies were recovered from the ashes after Mrs Grahbam left a gasoline heater burning and the father was away trapping.
Chester Stallings aged 18 son of Mr and Mrs D T Stallings died in Crystal City Texas after accidentally shooting himself with a small calibre rifle given by his father at Christmas. He was alone in his room at the time of the accident.
Mezzo-soprano Mina Unger Hager performs a recital at Municipal Auditorium under Amarillo College of Music. The 7 pm doors open as more than 1200 seats sold. tickets from one dollar. She catalogs Latin songs with explanations from the platform.
In Shawnee Oklahoma two girls Jewell Castael 18 and Cynthia Mille 16 remain missing. A statewide search is under way with a reward for information leading to their recovery. They were last seen wearing blue overalls near the Palo Duro Apt 16 and Jackson.
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