Women honored as new Amarillo AAUW members at tea
Twenty seven new Amarillo AAUW members were honored at a Federation Club tea. Mrs. E S Blasdel and Mrs. Underwood poured tea while Mrs. Oakes introduced new members. Dr. Evelyn Powers spoke on War Work and the Medical Profession as Mrs. Howard Boxwell sang two numbers. The Valentine motif shaped decorations with white snapdragons and carnations.
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Amarillo
American Association of University Women
Federation Club
Mesdames
E. S. Blasdel
G. R. Vanderpool
Porter R. Underwood
L. C. Whitney
Bob Kesterson
Jack Vincent
B. F. Stein
Lon Edwards
Rosalind Giles
Elizabeth Nixson
Florence Welter
John Oakes
Earl G. Hamlett
E. H. Robinson
C. Ae Dougherty
Evelyn Powers
Howard Boxwell
A. D. Steed
Valentine
Blasdel
Mrs. Underwood
Oakes
Mesdames Underwood
G. A. Sahli
Jackson Hon
Robinson
Hamlett
Harvey Schmidt
Edwards
Jack R. Vincent
A. T. Mays
Ruth Lapi
C. R. Dougherty
D. Dorsey
W. W. Rusk
Harold Nichols
E. W. Cain
M. D. Snyder
Lester J. Vick
L. V. Cradit
J. E. Dyer
Walter Carlson
Ilo G. Campbell
Welter
Harold C. McNew
E. H. Ashcraft
R. Earl O'Keefe
W. E
Glass Hat Popular With Spring Millinery From Chicago to New York
Mrs. Sadie Bella Deerr, manager of White and Kirk milinery, returns from a buying trip through Chicago and New York and notes the spring hat fashions. She cites the Pompadour Sailor and small tricorns as popular styles, new shades like light coffee and California lilac, and a glass woven hat from John Frederick set to arrive.
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Sadie Bella Deerr
White and Kirk
Chicago
New York
Pittsburgh
Birmingham
Ala
Sadie Deerr
Order of the Eastern Star
Woodlawn
John Frederick
White
Kirk
Mrs. Deerr
Four Freedoms Stamp Preview and First Day Guide
A February 12 release for a green One Cent Four Freedoms stamp features Liberty with the Torch and the motto Freedom of Speech and Religion From Want and Fear. Collectors may request first day cancellations by sending up to ten envelopes to the Washington Postmaster with payment, lacking checks, at least 3 by 6 inches, and marked for the official cancelation. The text also notes a British tank inspired by an American farm tractor.
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Washington, D. C
Sewing Club Reorganizes After Year Silence
The Homecraft Club, disbanded for a year, reorganizes and will meet at 2 PM February 4 at Mrs. W. R. Hill's home, 903 North Tyler. A recent reorganization card party at Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Holloway, 736 North Cleveland, awarded Mrs. Holloway a coffeemaker. salad plate served. Attendees included J. W. Thomas, E. N. Boydston, R. L. Simmons, Hill, E. A. Baker, V. V. Blodgett, Lester Buf kin, A. Roberts, Orville Knick, Mrs. Marie Wilbanks, Inez Darnall, Sam Youngblood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Hill
North Tyler Street
J. W. Holloway
North Cleveland Street
Messrs. and Mesdames
J. W. Thomas
E. N. Boydston
R. L. Simmons
Hill
E. A. Baker
V. V. Blodgett
Lester Bufkin
A. Roberts
Orville Knick
Marie Wilbanks
Inez Darnall
Sam Youngblood
Central Presbyterian Church Woman's Council Sets Wednesday Meet
The monthly meeting at the Central Presbyterian Church includes officer elections for the council and seven circles, a noon luncheon, and an afternoon play directed by Mrs. Eloise Gipson. The program features "To Be Lived" with named cast members.
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Central Presbyterian Woman's Council
Woman's Council
Central Presbyterian Church
Seven Circles
Christian Endeavor Room
Clara Hepburn
Eloise Gipson
W. H. Gordon
J. E. Davis
R. F. Dryden
E. Paul Hovey
Presbyterian Church
South
Central America
R. Thomson
S. R. Conger
Narcissa Whitman
Mrs Stanley Crowe Honored In Weeklong Town Gatherings
Mrs Stanley Crowe visiting her parents in law at 1022 Sunset Terrace is the focus of a string of parties. Since a Thursday tea introducing her, plans include a bridge party, a joint honor event for another bride, a buffet supper, and a luncheon for eight young women guests hosted by Mrs C T Crowe and others. Ensign Stanley Crowe is stationed at Balboa Panama.
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Stanley Crowe
C. T. Crowe
Sunset Terrace
Crowe
Mildred Joan White
Kewanee
C. T
Mrs. Crowe
Ensign Stanley Crowe
Balboa
Panama
Jim Sanders
Rex Blankenship
Jack Farwell
Walter B. Henderson
Helen Butler
We the Women By Ruth Millett on a good address
The essay argues that a good address in 1942 hinges on proximity to work and schools, access to shopping, shared social class, neighborhood warmth, and practical comforts like heating and space for a garden. It notes changing standards from social prestige to convenient, local living.
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Papa
Pleasant Valley H D Club To Sew for Red Cross
The Pleasant Valley Home Demonstration Club will meet at 2 o clock Wednesday afternoon at the Pleasant Valley Christian Church to sew for the Red Cross. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
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Pleasant Valley
Red Cross
Pleasant Valley H. D. Club
Pleasant Valley Home Demonstration Club
Pleasant Valley Christian Church
Dallas Jury Bid Sparks Courtroom Disorder
At the Dallas courthouse B. W. Goodwin Jr., a 40 year old Black man and manager of a Black insurance firm, was forcibly removed from the jury room after insisting on serving on a panel despite being told it was sworn and closed. The judge threatened a fine for lateness and directed officers to eject him.
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Dallas
Times Herald Today
B. W. Goodwin, Jr
Parents of Soldiers Warned Against Camera Swindlers
Dallas reports the cam era gag exploited by non military men posing as servicemen. A uniformed suitor convinces parents to fund a camera, promising better life for their son, then vanishes with the money. The mother writes home, unaware the gift never arrives. Globe News Want Ads Get Results.
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Dallas
Fighth Service Command
Jim
Globe News
Housewife Budgeting Under War Time Point Rationing
Wartime points system under War Ration Book II requires careful budgeting of both cash and point values. Each ration period allocates numbered and lettered coupons, limiting purchases and forcing substitutions within rationed groups. The plan promises a democratic approach where everyone receives a fair share, and households must balance menus to fit point budgets while avoiding borrowings or over-spending.
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United States
Surprise Birthday Party Honored Mrs Fenwick at Georgia Street Home
Mrs. E. L. Fenwick was surprised with a birthday celebration hosted by friends at 812 Georgia Street. Guests played games and refreshments were served by Mrs. Carl Williams, 812 Georgia Street.
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E. L. Fenwick
Georgia Street
Carl Williams
Williams
Carlyle, Jr. Honored At Birthday Dinner Party
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Earl Owens hosted a birthday dinner for L. W. Carlyle Jr. at Old Tascosa. Six couples attended the Sunday evening event celebrating his birthday.
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L. W. Carlyle, Jr
Steven Earl Owens
Old Tascosa
Mr. Carlyle
British Ships Fight In Mediterranean
British warship reporting from off the Tripolitanian coast describes a 4,500 ton Axis merchantman sunk and its escort damaged by shellfire. The crew details heavy seas, injuries, and a rescue of 23 survivors, including a former Brooklyn resident, during the pursuit and sinking near Sicily.
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Harry Crockett
Tripoli
Palermo
Sicily
Brooklyn
Tripolitania
Italy
Employment Service Offices Extended Saturday Hours
The 48 hour work week rule now requires United States Employment Service offices to stay open Saturday afternoons. Ama rillo office manager F. L. Stone says all usual operations will continue on Saturdays to aid essential war industries. Sweden bought nearly five million dollars in American aeronautic products in the first six months of the year.
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United States Employment Service
F. L. Stone
Amarillo
Sweden
Harmony Club Elects Leaders For Next Year At Luncheon
Harmony Club elected officers for the coming year at a luncheon in Mrs. V. L. Hickerson’s home 3607 Tyler Street. Mrs. Hickerson became president with officers including Mrs. F. M. Mc Laughlin vice president and Mrs. W. R. Smith recording secretary. The program featured a discussion of American home music and performances by club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. L. Hickerson
Harmony Club
al F. Morris
J. M. Simpson, Jr
E. F. Lanham
James Wise, and
James L. Sellars
Appreciation To Nelson Olmsted Urged By KGNC Manager
John Ballard manager of Radio Station KGNC asks listeners to write appreciation to Nelson Olmsted NBC Chicago. Ballard fears NBC may cancel Olmsted's programs and notes his dramatic readings air Mondays Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10 30 PM on KGNC. Olmsted is a University of Texas graduate who began radio in Fort Worth and Dallas.
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John Ballard
KGNC
Nelson Olmsted
National Broadcasting Company
Chicago
Ill
Ballard
NBC
Olmsted
University of Texas
Fort Worth
Dallas
Athenaeum Club To Meet With Mrs Underwood Thursday
Donald Clark of the Amarillo College faculty will speak at the Athenaeum Club meeting at 2 30 PM Thursday at Mrs Porter Underwood 2412 Hayden Street Mrs W H Richman will lead the program Vi Cuba has an area of 44000 square miles about the size of Pennsylvania
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Athenaeum Club
Donald Clark
Amarillo College
Porter Underwood
Hayden Street
W. H. Richman
Cuba
Pennsylvania
Courthouse Records and Property Transfers in Local Listings
Courthouse records show warranty deeds including H L Wilhite to Ber Anne Maples dated 1 22 43 for 2000 on Far Hill Terrace and J R McCurdy to Mrs Olive Israel dated 9 11 42 for 1000 at Bush Townsite. Other transfers list John J Doster to Herm Stover Hooper for 10 with 3480 35 taxes, and E P Cave to Cora St Porter for 4675 on Block 9. District Court records include Hollis vs He divorce and Evans divorce with marriage licenses for several couples.
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H. L. Wilhite
Far Hill Terrace
J. R. McCurdy
Olive Israel
Bush
John J. Doster
Herm Stover Hooper
C. C. Ter
E. P. Cave Etux
Cora St Porter
C. C. Dist
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Bertie Warren
Marie Luna
Giles and
Mary E. Evans
Kinhwa
China
Chekiang Province
Cretney's
Ed Adil
Ethel Gorham
Wer
AAA
Sacro Pe
Amarillo Hotel
PB. c
Cathedral Hall
Miracle Book Club
North
Lincoln Street
Amarillo Rebekah Lodge
Steons Ck
Beta Sigma Ra
Federation
Palo Duro
Order of Theen For
Masonic Hall
Latin America
St. Andrew's Episcopal Auxfish House
Zste
Cheer Makers Club
N. O. Golden
North Florida Street
Polk Street Methodist Wesleyan Guild
Red Cross Sewing Unit
Polk Street Methodist W
C. B
Scott Room
First Baptist Church
Joe A. Jenkins
Lloyd C. Douglas
Circles of the
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Christian Woman's Council
Sewing Club
Presbyterian Council
the First Baptist Church
Pierian Club
W.L. Chenault
Harrison Street
Jayne
America
Diamond Shop
Panhandle
Polk
Ruth Millett
H. V. Robertson & CO
Oliver Eakle
Mrs. Fenwick
Mediterranean
Aiuta
McAfee’s, Inc
Green Bros. CO
the Panhandle
Courthouse Records
Elmer L. Hollis
Myrtle
Julia Evans
H. C. Evans
Voice
Calvin Edwards
Anna King
Doyle Price Hughes
Lucille Fritzjarrold
Vernon Ray Allen
Bob Poling
Victor C. Fusco
Martha Nixon
Kay Vite Son
Lucien Lelong
Life Magazine
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