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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1931

Page

8

Pla-Mar Bridge Club Hosts Pajama Breakfast Party

Mrs. Harry Hatcher entertained the Pla-Mar Bridge Club at her home 3914 Cheyenne Road with a 7:30 am bridge breakfast on the lawn. Mrs. L. B. Thomas won high, Mrs. W. P. Cooper second high, with attendees including Mrs. L. F. Black and others.

Harry Hatcher Pla-Mar Cheyenne Road L. B. Thomas W. P. Cooper L. F. Black John Gilvin W. S. Izzard J. M. Brash Harold Richey Henry Tyler John McKenzie L. D. Lindsey W. W. Tarkington

Amona Class Hosts Monthly Meeting at Mrs Young Home

The Amona Class of the First Baptist Church held its regular monthly business and social meeting at 710 Bellview Street Tuesday evening. Group Five, led by Mrs. Barney Moore, organized the session before Mrs. Marguerite Cleghorn led a pleasant social hour with sherbet served in flower pots and pansies as favors. Guests included Mrs. S. J. M. Chunn.

Amona First Baptist Church R. C. Young Bellview Street Barney Moore Marguerite Cleghorn R. M. Kidwell Steve R. Hayden Gene Storr Perry C. Burks T. M. Wheat H. M. Adkins H. G. Maxfield Neill Singerton A. K. Webster Barney C. Moore E. W. Roffey

Mrs Bridgemen Hosts Bridge Luncheon at Florida Street

Mrs Sidney Bridgeman entertained the Bid a Bit Bridge Club with a morning bridge party and lunch at her home 406 Florida Street. Guests arrived at nine, played games, enjoyed flowers and an outdoor luncheon, with prizes going to Mrs Franz Dyche Mrs Max O'Brien and Mrs Bill Freeman.

Sidney Bridgemen Florida Street Franz Dyche Max O’brien Bill Freeman

Wesley Friendship Bible Class Meets With Mrs Staves

The Wesley Friendship Bible Class of San Jacinto Methodist Church will meet at 3 o clock Thursday afternoon with Mrs Clyde Staves at 803 Florida Street All members are invited. The Imperial Bridge Club meets with Mrs G F Nussbaum at 1204 West Twelfth Avenue Thursday morning at 930. Amarillo Country Club hosts Ladies Day with a flag tournament in the morning and luncheon at 1 o clock Reservations to H M Mace, 9313.

Wesley Friendship Bible Class San Jacinto Methodist Church Clyde Staves Florida Street Imperial Bridge Club G. F. Nussbaum West Twelfth Avenue Amarillo

Paris Society Fashions Velvet Coats At Auteuil Race

Mrs Walter Edge wife of the United States ambassador appears at the grand steeplechase in a royal blue velvet coat with a white crepe dress and a capeline hat. Fashion note reports ladies wearing bright velvet coats and broad brim hats at the event.

Paris Walter Edge United States

Paris Fashion Notes and Texan Visit Add Color

One of the Marquise de Casa Maury and her black crepe frock features white linen butterfly appliques on the surplice neckline. The Miller family from Yoakum Texas visits Mrs. Floyd A. Cooper at 2415 Hayden Street, joining the household of Mrs. Miller’s sister during the stay.

Paris Marquise de Casa Maury Darrell Miller May Walter Yoakum, Texas Miller Floyd A. Cooper Hayden Street

Local House Holds and Travels Among Towns

Mrs. T. F. Hampston and children return from an extended visit with relatives in Roswell. Hall Axtell returns from State College New Mexico where he heads the Music Theory department to spend the rest of summer. Mrs. Kyle Johnson of Yuma Ariz visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Shelton. Mrs. Johnson was formerly Miss Cayla Hilton. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Claybrook return from Boyd Okla after attending the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. Claybrook's parents. A family reunion was held with some Colorado relatives unable to attend.

T. F. Hampston Cleveland Street Roswell Hall Axtell State College New Mexico Kyle Johnson Yuma, Ariz George Shelton Garfield Street Johnson Cayla Hilton J. F. Claybrook Hayden Street Boyd Okla Mr. Claybrook Colorado

Thursday Ladies Day Meetings at Amarillo club and bridge

Meetings set for Thursday at Amarillo Country Club 8 30 a m and Imperial Bridge Club led by Mrs G F Nussbaum at 1204 West Twelfth Avenue 9 30 a m.

Designer Says Women Ignore Figure Defects

Elizabeth Hawes argues American women do not acknowledge their figure flaws and fail to dress for their silhouettes. She presented her 18 fall models in Paris at the Ambassadeurs, hoping Paris designers see American design.

Paris Elizabeth Hawes Vassar Miss Hawes New York Ambassadeurs

Greathouse Out for Baylor Varsity Season

Will Greathouse of Decatur, star tackle for Baylor freshmen, is lost to the 1931 varsity team due to a prior injury and an operation earlier last fall prevents his playing this season, announced by Coach Jennings in Waco Texas.

Waco Tex U.pi Will Greathouse Decatur Baylor Greathouse Jennings

Eight Convicts Granted Paroles by Governor in Texas

Governor Ross Sterling granted general parole to Hugh Davis and seven other inmates. Davis, convicted of murder in Wilbarger County in 1927 and sentenced to 30 years, was recommended for clemency by county officials and the State Board. Remaining paroles include Jesse Harrison for murder, Burt Green for burglary, Tom Gaines for burglary, H O Echart for liquor law violation, Buddie Hammond for an unspecified offense, Josh Johnson for interfering with railroad switches, and E Linton for liquor violation.

Davis R. D. Oswalt Jesse Harrison Jefferson County Burt Green Uvalde Tom Gaines Houston H. O. Echart Delta Buddie Hammond Collin-Montague Josh Johnson Rains E. Linton Palo Pinto

Amarillo City Briefs Highlights Local Travels and Births

Dr. B E Masters of Amarillo College leaves for Mississippi for a three week vacation with family. Mr and Mrs G W Newsom of Stinnett visit Amarillo on business. Dr R Kinsey returns from a two week California trip. A H Plyer and R R Price travel to Borger on business. M W West in Clarendon for business. Mrs S E Vaughan of Bertram visits son Dr T D Vaughan in Amarillo. J B LeVert returns from Las Vegas New Mexico. Mrs O L Fortenberry of Happy seeks medical care in Amarillo. Mr and Mrs J W Mills announce a baby boy. Leonard Volz of Wichita Falls visits Amarillo. S R Romans of Claude on business in Amarillo. Miss Marty Harmon of Canadian visits Miss Doris Landers. Mr and Mrs Pat Lancaster announce a baby boy.

B. E. Masters Amarillo College Mississippi

American Girl Leonore Henry Wins London Exhibition Fame

An Asheville North Carolina girl, Leonore Henry, earns a London Mayfair show at 26. She studied ten years, splits time between home and London, and draws sepia portraits with speed. Her work, praised by The Times, includes 100 pieces at Claridge's featuring notable British figures.

London Mayfair Leonore Henry Asheville N. C Violet Henry the Times Claridge’s Asheville, N. C

Railway sued for 1 543 000 in West Texas dispute

W T Tunstill of Fort Worth sues the Texas and Pacific Railroad for 1 543 000 in district court claiming breach of contract over oil and gas land rights in Ward and Ector Counties. He seeks 543 000 direct and 1 900 000 exemplary damages stating litigation ruined his stake. The suit notes disputed fee ownership and the impact amid West Texas development.

Palo Pinto Tex W. T. Tunstill Fort Worth The Texas and Pacific Railroad Ward Ector Tunstill

Milk war slashes Lubbock milk prices to four cents

In Lubbock Texas a milk war cut retail milk to four cents a quart and wholesale to three cents per quart today. Earlier prices stood at 13 and 10 cents.

Lubbock Tex U.P

Funds Lacking Prisoner Freed After 15 Months

SAN ANTONIO Texas July 29 AP J H Early freed after 15 months in jail awaiting Washington action due to lack of funds to return him for trial. He faced forgery charges.

San Antonio Tex J. H. Early Washington Liberty

Seven Arrested in Counterfeit Ring Raids

Seven persons were arrested in St. Louis as authorities seized over $15,000 in counterfeit ten dollar bills. Federal agents and Secret Service described the raids as breaking up a counterfeit ring suspected for months, with plate and printing equipment seized.

ST. Louis O.R Secret Service

Thoroughbreds Gather for Georgetown County Fair Races

More than 50 thoroughbreds are stabled at Georgetown for the County Fair Association awaiting racing scheduled August 5 6 and 7. Entries include stables from Texas Oklahoma Kentucky Louisiana and Arkansas.

Georgetown Tex W County Fair Association Texas Oklahoma Kentucky Louisiana Arkansas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mildred True Mrs. Young Mrs. Bridgeman Wesley Friendship Bible Staves Mrs. Nussbaum Amarillo Country Club Herbert Hoover Edward Gann Marquise Fear G. W. Newsom Stinnett A. H. Plyer R. R. Price Borger M. W. West Clarendon S. E. Vaughan Bertram, Tex T. D. Vaughan Ong Street J. B. LeVert Las Vegas N. M O. L. Fortenberry Happy Leonard Volz Wichita Falls S. R. Romans Claude, Tex Marty Harmon Doris Landers Sebits Hotels Pat Lancaster Francis Younghusband Himalaya Swathling Wilfred Grenfell H. H. Princess Andrew Grand Duke Michael Russia California M. R. Lindsey T. F. Rains Dallas Ben H. Stone Harrison Street Rocky Mountain National Park I. M. Kline Dumas, Texas R. T. Bate Lambie Construction Company Denver Mr. Bate L. B. Goodrich Shamrock G. G. Frashier A. B. Keahey R. C. Ledrick Pampa W. R. Conant and Guthrie, Okla West Thirty-fourth Avenue Mr. Conant National Cash Register Company Sterling Brown Helene Lightfoot Stone & Galerie H. C. Jackson BIG Tent Theater City Drug Railway Rialto Lew Ayres Genevieve Tobin Jack Benny Aneeret Eo Arlen Peggy “Shannon Qissio G. C. Bruce Hot Springs Oliver Eakle Grocers United Amarillo M. B. A Fifth Street Ronald Colman Delco Delco Appliance Corporation Rochester, N. Y Automotive Appliance Company Canton Dallas, Texas Southwestern Public Service Co
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