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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1935
Page
6
The Potter County Federation of Women's Clubs will elect officers next Tuesday at 9 30 in the First Christian Church parlors. A covered dish luncheon follows at noon. Federated club presidents and officers will present annual reports. President Mrs W M McCarty urges representation.
The Maria Class of the First Baptist Church held a Wednesday noon luncheon at the church with Valentine table decor. Members present included J C Lee A O Wood Christine Mason and many others. guests D Dodd C E Davis and C W Trice attended. A business meeting followed. a community singing is planned Sunday at the Full Gospel Church 2:30 to 4.
A Maitland Florida dietitian touts Kruschen Salts as a safe drastic weight loss aid. She reports losing from 163 to 133 pounds and cites another woman dropping from 240 to 160 pounds after using the product. She claims daily use with hot water and lemon juice boosts health, energy, and youthfulness.
A schedule of clubs and activities across Amarillo including Six-Way Bridge, Linger Longer Bridge, Fraternity Alumni dance at The Nat, Amarillo Bridge Club at Herring Hotel, Unity Study Club, Mozart Society, Rose Bowl at 410 Polk Street, River Road PTA event, Daisy Person recital at Crystal Ballroom, Halcyon Club, We-Stitch-Em, Jolly 12 Needle, Blue Bonnet Needle, Forest Hill Home Demonstration, Woodmen Circle Junior installation, and a Sam Houston PTA tournament at 3412 West Ninth Avenue with 25 cent entry local reservations with Mrs Forrest Ansley and Mrs Zona Eisenberg.
An advertisement touts Anne Adams fashion designs offering Pattern 2173 for 15 cents with sizes 12 to 40. It highlights waist and shoulder detailing, circular cuffs, and inserts, plus illustrated sewing instructions and a Spring Edition fashion magazine for 15 cents. Orders to Amarillo Globe Pattern Department, 243 West 17th Street, New York City.
Mrs. Luther Jordan received a miscellaneous shower at her mother’s home on 608 Jackson Street with guests listed from the Craig, Lane, and Crandall families. The El Puerto Club met at the Herring Hotel with bridge prizes awarded to Mrs. Vick Guyer and Mrs. R. Dwight. Also notes on Rose Bowl serving Mexican dinner, college and high school guests at a Nat Dance Palace event, Woodmen Circle Junior officer installation, and various household tips and community items.
Mary Ann files for divorce from Marie S Kaufman the paper flower and perfume maker. She says his perfumery habit drenched her and the scent proved overpowering. They wed on St Valentine’s Day 1932 in Chicago. In Oakland John C Henderson sues John Williams for 5000 damages over a too small pie portion causing humiliation and distress.
In Topeka Senator Claude Bradney nearly caused an early adjournment when a celluloid mechanical pencil used to poke ashes into his pipe toppled embers, causing overflow from the bowl during a Senate session.
While Knoxville faced its heaviest snow in 35 years, 19 year old Carl Newman dived into the Tennessee River. He said the water was fairly warm as he swam in the frigid conditions.
Albert D. Osborn, handwriting expert, testified in the Hauptmann trial in Flemington New Jersey listing his methods and claims. He came to Amarillo for trials of 13 Amarillo men charged with conspiracy to violate the Federal Prohibition Act, serving as a key government witness. The case concluded October 7, 1931 with a conviction.
DETROIT on January 24 reports EDWARD Pokorny a Detroit court official notes rising divorce filings tied to finances. Ex wives in 1934 obtained 966 500 dollars, up 320 000 from 1933, suggesting divorces reflect financial abundance. In Seattle a shipment of 864 bushels of fresh Texas spinach was seized for failing food and drug standards.
In Austin the finance committee tabled a $10 a day bill writer for senators as Grady Woodruff’s resolution failed eight to six. In Dallas Robert H. Moye and H. D. Elkins pleaded guilty to counterfeiting. Moye got one year and one day at El Reno and Elkins 90 days. case moved from San Angelo.
Osborn, longtime renowned handwriting expert, is identified as one of 13 charged by the government. He has testified in high profile cases including disputes over the Theodore Roosevelt estate, the Jack Dempsey-Jack Kearns quarrel, the Arnold Rothstein matter in New York, and the Starr Faithfull drowning case.
John Robert Blackhall, 65, named manager for the receivers of the Chicago North …
Two 14 year old students, Joe Parker and Mary Louise Ray, died when the car they rode in overturned after commencement exercises. Naylor Morton, 15, suffered critical head injuries as another student. Local authorities investigated the crash and identified the accident as the cause of the deaths.
John Icke began his seasonal trek around five Madison lakes by completing a 25 mile circuit around Lake Mendota in just under eight hours, shaving 15 minutes from his prior record. The remaining four lakes are smaller and should take less time.
A prominent figure in the electric railroad industry died last night in a suburban hospital after a long illness. The deceased was renowned for shaping developments in interurban transit and had deep ties to the Shore and Milwaukee Railroad.
An ad promotes B. C. as a fast, reliable remedy for violent headaches, muscular aches, colds, and neuralgia. Made by a registered pharmacist, it blends several ingredients to act quickly without opiates. Available in 10 and 25 cent packages at druggists.
January warmth in Independence led to a rattlesnake sunning on a rock. Dr. J B Strother observed the snake and killed it, noting the reptile measured three and a half feet with six rattles.
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