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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1946
Page
6
A surprise bridal shower at the home of Mrs. R. N. Miller honors Mr. and Mrs. Billie Frank Davis. Mrs. Horace Woden and Mrs. M. A. Hudson Jr. assist, with gladioli and snapdragons as decorations and a Dutch lace cloth on the serving table.
The article notes that rocket propelled arrows were employed by the Chinese more than 1,000 years ago, highlighting the long history of rocket weapons in warfare.
More than twenty seniors gathered at the First Baptist Church for the second annual Three Score and party. Attendees shared birthplace data and church tenure while a display of 125 year old artifacts drew interest from members including Biblical Bibles, antique teaware, tintype photos, and heirlooms.
James Walter Davis of 415 North East Third has been accepted for reenlistment in the Army for 18 months. He previously served three years five months in an antiaircraft battalion. Also joining are Larry Neal Kutchinski of Higgins and Don Baker of Borger who enlisted for 18 months unassigned and three years in the air forces in the Pacific Theater.
Amarillo Community Chest conducts a telephone survey of local business firms and city state and federal agencies to correct records for the annual funds drive. The data will include firm or agency names and addresses top executives employee counts and contact persons for the campaign. M B Witt chairs the general campaign.
Nuptials were held July 26 as Monte Nell Thompson and James E. Patrick wed. The ceremony took place at home of the minister Clinton V. Oldham of West Amarillo Church of Christ. Attendants included maid of honor E W Crossland and best man Samuel E. Patrick. Witnesses were E W Crossland and Stella Gravestock.
Tonight at Gem Lake Pool YWCA business girls swimming class at 6 30 Needle Art Club picnic at Ellwood Park 7 Jam Jar party at YWCA 8 Amarillo Rebekah Lodge IOOF Hall 8 Recital by piano pupils of Mrs How ard Lauder 804 Jefferson 8 15 Wednesday Amarillo Council of Church Women Tenth Avenue Methodist Church 10 Recital by pupils of Julia Hayman Musical Arts Conservatory 8
Jolly Young Girls Club sponsored by the YWCA will host a picnic and program in Ellwood Park on Thursday at 6 30 p m. Betty Villandry and other volunteers prepare supper while Dorothy McClellan leads games and songs. Open to young employed girls and women under 21. reservations via YWCA 8254. Northwest corner of Ellwood Park.
Mrs. Gladys Crowell is jailed on a $750 bond in Potter County on charges of passing a worthless check. Arrested yesterday afternoon, she pleaded not guilty in county court to a check for $39.84 given to Franklin's Apparel Shop at 709 Polk. Three worthless checks totaling $117.69 are under county attorney custody.
Police photographer George Williams and his wife publish photos of the George K Timby home at 2902 Tyler. The Cape Cod Cottage, furnished in early American style, will appear with a story by Mrs. Williams in Better Homes and Gardens.
Corporal Gustav Normann Axelsen, stationed at Amarillo Army Air Field, was sworn in as a United States citizen in Federal Court. A native of Denmark, he entered the U S from Canada in May 1941 and enlisted in August 1945 with home listed as Arlington, Va.
A farmer notes that producing one pound of honey requires the labor of roughly 1,000 bees. The statement underscores the collective effort of pollinators in sweet harvests and the value of beekeeping.
A marketing pitch claims four ounces of liquid Barcentrate mixed with grapefruit juice in a pint bottle, taken two tablespoons twice daily, will rapidly reduce bulky fat from neck to ankles. The offer guarantees a money back if the first bottle fails to reveal results and urges readers to try the plan endorsed by many.
Car listings for the Goodwill Motor Caravan to Tucumcari on Aug. 9 are being taken at the chamber of commerce office. Henry Rietman, chairman of the wholesale development committee sponsoring the tour, said everyone is invited to participate. We need as many cars as possible to carry passengers. The motorcade, including the Will Rogers Range Riders, will attend the Quay County Sheriff's Posse celebration.
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