King Addresses Palo Duro Secretaries on Amarillo Crime
J L King chief of detectives spoke at the Palo Duro Chapter National Secretaries Association supper at Mrs. Pat Armstrong home. He named petty theft as Amarillo’s top crime and linked narcotics to fast living, urging citizens to aid police, report violations, and serve on juries. Attendees included Miss Elizabeth Mauldin and several listed ladies plus guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. King
Palo Duro
National Secretaries Association
Pat Armstrong
Sanborn
Elizabeth Mauldin
Amarillo
King
Mr. King
Police Department
Billie Jameson
Laura Moore
Mrs C H Nunley Leads Methodist WSCS Session
Mrs C H Nunley presided over a Tenth Avenue Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting held at 1308 East Thirteenth. The program included a second lesson from Women of the Bible, a devotional by Mrs Alice Hester, and singing of I Need Thee Every Hour. The group will meet February 1 at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nunley
C. E. Travis
Tenth Avenue Methodist Church
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
N. E. Spencer
East Thirteenth
C. H. Nunley
E. A. Shaw
Alice Hester
Eunice
Lois
Timothy
R. N. Stewart
Mesdames L. C. Byars
Carter Veazey
P. H. Norman
B. W. Wilson
G. A. Shaw
E. Lee Stanford
N. D. Maxwell
Z. C. Russell
Delbert Roberts
G. R. Maxwell
Emma Spencer
Minnie Cannon
J. M. Kenover
Mrs Opal Johnson Wins Bridge High
Jolly Jones Club guests at 320 Mountain Drive for a bridge gathering. High score earned by Mrs Opal Johnson with consolation prize to Mrs Bess Slade. Attendees included Marie Hughes Opal Johnson Blanche Childers Bess Slade Jo Wilbur Oleta Shiverbaker Irene Allen and Lorene Cruse. Club meets January 31 at 1 PM at 202 Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Jones Club
BE. H. Allen
Mountain Drive
Opal Johnson
Bess Slade
Mesdames
Marie Hughes
Blanche Childers
Jo Wilbur
Oleta Shiverbaker
Irene Allen
Lorene Cruse
Frank King
Colorado
Will Challenge Chinese Blockade For Shanghai Trade
Hong Kong dispatch says two Isbrandtsen Line freighters the Flying Independent and the Flying Clipper will sail for Shanghai next month with cargo for the Communist held port. The Flying Arrow was recently riddled by naval shells during a blockade attempt.
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Hong Kong
Isbrandtsen Line
New York
Flying Independent
Shanghai
Flying Arrow
Life Just One Misplaced Thing
A Scottsbluff woman reported a missing car to police then returned ten minutes later to reveal she had forgotten where she parked it. She laughed, promising not to forget again, then left a large package on the counter. Dated items note four Mariana Islands have prehistoric burial sites predating Magellan’s 1521 voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsbluff, Neb
U.P
Globe News Cooking School Starts Jan 31
The cooking school opens January 31 offering lamb chop dinners broiled in one dish. Recipes feature lamb chops with pineapple rings and vegetables like green peas cauliflower and creamed potatoes with mint bread and eclairs. Guidance covers broiling times for 1 or 2 inch chops and pandroiling method without added fat.
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Globe-News
Inflation Grips Red-Ruled Shanghai
Travel reports from Hong Kong describe sharp price surges in Red Shanghai with rice climbing to 302 000 Communist dollars per 165 pound bag. Foreign exchange rates rose modestly with the dollar around 25 000 to one, signaling inflation pressures across the region.
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Hong Kong
Shanghai
United States
Christmas Tree Light Sales Hit New High in 1949
Dealers report a record surge in Christmas tree light sales for 1949, marking the strongest year yet. Strong demand across retailers indicates widespread holiday decorating activity and festive season purchases beyond previous peaks.
Polk Street Methodist WSCS Musical Program and Study
Polk Street Methodist WSCS held a midweek program with the Orphean Choir of Elizabeth Nixson Junior High School performing Kentucky Babe My God and I and The Lord's Prayer. Mrs M B Holland led a Dorcas devotion and committee appointments were announced. The society cancelled the Feb 1 luncheon and set Feb 15 for Women of Scripture study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Street Methodist
WSCS
Polk Street
E. D. Landreth
A. D. Steed
C. A. Davidson
Madelyn Robinson
Elizabeth Nixson Junior High School
Kentucky
God
Dorcas
M. B. Holland
T. W. Swearingen
Henry Cusick
Rahab
Clarence Young
T. M. Lanier
Leander Campbell
Joe Davidson
J. B. Oxford
Bans Politics In Sermons In York Diocese
The Archbishop of York has ordered Church of England priests to keep politics out of sermons ahead of Britain's February 23 general election. He said no sermons should support or criticize any party, a ban deemed persuasive beyond his diocese by church officials in London.
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York
England
Church of England
Britain
Cyril F. Garbett
London
Dallas Weather Has Its Ups and Downs
Dallas reports a wide temperature swing during the 56th annual meeting of the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers. The day opened near 80 degrees, then fell to 29 degrees with a further dip expected, reflecting unseasonable autumn weather in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers
Guest Speaker At Leaders Club in Cathedral Hall
Woman's Page notes Ama rillo Garden Club member Mrs. P. D. Berthelot as guest speaker for Girl Scout Leaders' Club at Cathedral Hall. Topics include Camp Audubon Kerrville and a Swimming Project for Scouts at the San Jacinto Youth Center. Twenty seven members attended. next meeting set for Bed o'clock April 25 in Cathedral Hall.
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P. D. Berthelot
Amarillo
Promenaders Plan Guest Night Dance
Promenaders Square Dance Club announces a guest night on Monday at 8:30 at the Federation Club House. Range Riders Orchestra provides music. New members joining include Ralph Crandell of Borger, W M Espe Jr of Borger, Weldon Dye of Hereford, Earl Burson, Charlie Romine, and Glenn Eakle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promenaders Square
Federation Club
Range Riders Orchestra
Messrs. and Mesdames
Ralph Crandell
Borger
W. M. Espe, Jr
Weldon Dye
Hereford
Earl Burson
Charlie Romine
Glenn Eakle
Or- Advertisement
New Officers Named to Lead Local Club
New officers were named to head the club, with Roy Dowie as President, Bill White as vice-president and program chairman, Mrs. Bonita Newby as Secretary, and Bill Terry as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Dowie
Bill White
Bonita Newby
Bill Terry
Balance Pictures Balance in framing guides display and balance
Picture hanging is a question of balance. Mat and frame help to achieve this. The mat should not be too conspicuous but should display the picture to the best possible advantage.
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Mrs. Opal Johnson
Bridge High
Marianas
Saipan
Guam
Rota
Tinian
Magellan
Woman's Society of Christian “Women of Scripture
Rose
Kline
Polk
Amarillo, Texas
Gray
Tan
Aywon
Orkaf
Moe
Golf Oxford
Leaders Club
G.I
Lubbock
Wichita Falls
Santa FE Income
Santa Fe
F. G. Gurley
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