Texas Endeavor Convention Prepares Record Program
Under C A James the thirty ninth Texas Christian Endeavor convention plans a detailed program to handle a record crowd. Miss Hattie Mae Wood led preparations with help from Bessie James and teams for 15 banquets. 600+ homes secured for delegates. welcome efforts by Paul Boxwell. transport to canyons. novel fellowship stunts. 13 000 ad pieces mailed. public notices across state. strong decorations echoing Crusade With Christ theme by Mrs Woodson Hancock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. James
Texas Christian Endeavor Convention
State Endeavor
Hattie Mae Wood
Panhandle
Miss Wood
Bessie James
Fellowship Hall
Central Presbyterian Church
Bertha Lea Wood
Sue Harvey
Rowena Blackwell
Paul Boxwell
Glad Hand
Canyons
H. G. Wilson
Amarillo
Florence Bivins
Harold White
Howard Boxwell
Texas
Ruth Blackburn
Stillman Snow
Arle Archebald
R. J. Parsons
Gertrude Taylor
Maxine Grant
Christ
Christian Endeavor
Woodson Hancock
Amarillo Christian
Edwarda
State Christian Endeavor
Krowana Blackwell
Woodsom Hancock
R. H. Beatie
Mixx Hattie Mae Wood
Jessie James
W. O. Dallas
B. O. Taylor
Walter Jensen
H. A. Shaw
Arle Archbald
Mrs Chas S Dorizzi Visits Fehrenbach Relatives In Amarillo
Mrs Chas S Dorizzi of Kansas City and her daughter Mary Ann visit Mr and Mrs William Fehrenbach at 1626 Ong street Amarillo. Several locals including Miss Mary Dodson and Mrs Helen Collier are noted in hospital and travel updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, S. Dorizzi
Kansas City
Mary Ann
William Fehrenbach
Ong Street
Mary Dodson
Stork
Helen Collier
Northwest Texas Hospital
H. Roark
Vega
G. A. Runyon
D. C. Bennett
Wichita Falls
L. K. White
Mineral Wells
Jack Edwards
Denver
Colorado Springs
Clark Kerr
Joplin
Missouri
Johnnie Eslick
Janie Lee
Amarillo
Texas Christian Endeavor's Early Texas Growth Notes
The article traces the formation of Texas Christian Endeavor from 1887 in Dallas through multiple city societies, state conventions, and publications. It highlights key leaders, growing membership from 60 to about 8,000 by 1895, and the evolution of official papers and regional districts up to the 1927 Fort Worth convention.
Pacific Coast Paul Brown Visits Texas Endeavor Convention
Pacific Coast Paul C Brown comes to the Texas convention from the Pacific coast division where he serves as secretary. This is his first Texas visit in years. He will lead the Covenant hour after each session with his mandolin and songs guiding listeners to deeper thoughts. He spent a few hours in Amarillo recently visiting Endeavor societies and won favor with the youths, likely to become a state favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul C. Brown
Pacific Coast Division
Texas
Mr. Brown
Amarillo
Endeavor
Electra Leader Jack Dale’s Rise in Texas Endeavor History
Jack Dale of Electra Texas is noted as a past state president at the convention. He began in Christian Endeavor as a youth in Henrietta and rose through roles including Wichita Falls district president in 1922 and state efficiency superintendent in 1923. He led the 1925 state convention in Wichita Falls and was elected to the state presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dale
Electra
Texas
Jack
Christian Endeavor
First Christian Church
Henrietta
Wichita Falls
State Union
Texas Endeavorers
Edward P Gates Named Principal Speaker for Endeavor Session
C E Speaker Edward P Gates, top official of the United Society of Christian Endeavor and World Christian Endeavor Union, hails from Kansas City via Washington. A George Washington University graduate, he led the Illinois Endeavor Union for ten years before becoming international secretary in 1920. He is renowned as a fluent, forceful speaker with detailed knowledge of methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. Gates
United Society of Christian Endeavor
World Christian Endeavor Union
Kansas City
Washington
D. C
George Washington University
Gates
Christian Endeavor
District of Columbia Christian Endeavor Union
Illinois Christian
Foreign War Vets Aim For Amarillo Convention
Delegates to the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in El Paso will be elected at the Amarillo post meeting. Commander Fred H. Woodward urges full attendance at the June 26 gathering. A good crowd joined last night as several new members were welcomed. The Amarillo post hopes to host the 1929 convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
el Paso
Amarillo Post
Fred H. Woodward
Amarillo
Ten Wounded in Strike at Drama Greece
Ten people were wounded in clashes between troops and striking tobacco workers at Drama, Greece, as several houses burned in Kavala where American Tobacco company employers were on strike. Authorities suspected communist involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Athens
Greece
Drama
Kavala
American Tobacco Company
Patrolman Tolbert Stricken With Paralysis
Patrolman A. J. Tolbert of the police department, living at 406 West Fight Street, is confined to his home after a stroke Saturday night. He patrols the beat between Fifth and Sixth on Tyler Polk and Taylor streets and is partially paralyzed on his right side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Tolbert
West Fighth Street
Tolbert
Tyler, Polk and
Taylor Streets
Western Welcome Spirit Wins 1928 State Convention
The convention exuded pep and enthusiasm with clever costumes as delegates embraced the slogan Where a Western Welcome Awaits You and secured the 1928 state convention by a unanimous vote.
HIRST DISTRICT CE MEET HELD HERE IN 1912
The article recounts the 1904 sending of Miss Addie R. Whitcomb to the state Christian Endeavor convention as a union delegate from Amarillo societies and notes the 1911 district organization with Whitcomb as president. It details early district work, growth to 55 societies by 1914, and the 1913 Amarillo union formation with 150 hosts and 300 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirst
Addie R. Whitcomb
Christian Endeavor
Dallas
Amarillo Christian Endeavorers
The
Christian
Congregationalist
Central Presbyterian
First Presbyterian
Panhandle
Miss Whitecomb
Wichita Falls
Amarillo
L. O. Thompson
Fashion patterns and prices for children and ladies garments
The notice lists overalls and dress patterns with sizes 2 3 4 5 for children and 34 36 38 39 42 44 for women. Yardage requirements include 1 1/2 yards for overalls and 3 1/2 yards plus 1/4 yard contrast for dresses. A Spring Summer 1928 Book of Fashions is offered for 5 cents, with patterns and stitches guidance from Globe News, Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe-News
Sterling Place
Brooklyn
N. Y
Endeavorers of Christian Church Busy by Florence Bivins
The article traces the Christian Endeavor Society at First Christian Church from its 1907 formation under Dr. R. L. Rogers to reorganizations in 1914 and 1924 led by Dr. and Mrs. Pennock and later Joe Carron. It notes growth from 12 to over 70 members, multiple officer roles, and active service including support for Newton T. Mill in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
R. L. Rogers
Roy Clark
Rogers
Jewel Howard
L. N. Pennock
Misses Mable
Ethel Glinter
Carrie Trolinger
Cleta Milholland Holland
Daniels
Panhandle
Fort Worth
Baner
George Mobley
Christian Findeavor
Joe Carron
Mia
Eligahbeth Tucker
Patrick Graham
Teha Utterback
Stillman Snow
Stillman
Thea Society
Christian Mndeavor Sociey
State Worker Jack Mupperte Known Across Texas
Jack Mupperte, longtime state secretary, has traveled statewide for seven years. A native of Austin and University of Texas alumnus, he led the Austin City Union and remains a beloved figure among Christian Endeavor youths statewide.
State Union Leader From Gainesville Elected at Fort Worth
State President of the Texas State Union, born in Kirksville Missouri and raised in Gainesville. He has long served in youth and union roles from junior through senior Endeavor, led Gainesville and Austin societies, became City Union president, later state superintendent of the service department, then field secretary, and served as vice president for two years before Fort Worth 1927. At Fort Worth he was elected to the current post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Second Presbyterian Church
Dallas
Groveton
Gainesville
Texarkana
Austin
San Antonio
Marshall
Fort Worth
Denison
Abilene
International Christian Endeavor
St. Louis
Texas Christian Endeavor Union
H. Greene
Endeavor Caller
Christian Endeavorer
Waco
Union
Christian Endeavor
Houston
Texas Christian Endeavorer
Galveston
Colby Dean Hall
Texas Christian University
George W. Benn
Texas Christian Endeavor Society
Texas Christian Endeavor
Amarillo
Texas State Union
Austin Wis
Kirksville
Fascelate
Texan State Union
Panhandle district delegates and leaders in Texas history
In Amarillo October 18 29 1912 fifty four out of town delegates attended all meetings. District presidents included Miss Whitcomb succeeded by Richard Watkins Price Metcalf Hicks P Daniels and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Miss Whitcomb
Richard Watkins
Price Metcalf
Hicks P. Daniels
Littlefield
C. J. Mitchell
Memphis
I. Bh. Walker
Tenth Street
Hally Hutchinson
Hattie Mae Wood
M. H. Terry
Dallas
Panhandle
Local Presbyterian Endeavor Groups Form in Amarillo
The local Presbyterian community organized the first Christian Endeavor society in Amarillo at the Cumberland church. A 1904 Dallas state convention delegation included Mlon Addie K. Whitcomb and representatives from Cumberland and U.S.A. churches, with early officers like Carrie Cunningham and many named members shaping junior, intermediate, and senior groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OLD Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Amarillo
Societiege
Cumberland Presbyterian
First Presbyterian
First Christian, and
Congregational
Mlon
Addie K. Whitcomb
Dallas
Mies
Carrie Cunningham
Endeavor Society
Anna Davia
Aileen Warden
Lacy Burson
Ashley Dees
Daity Davidson
BE. K, Lyon
Mine Ben Mullen
N. B. Groves
Mra
DD. L
Thornberry
BL M
Lefeforge
Allen Barry
Durling
Mike Ruth Blackburn
W. K. Green
Raymond Wright
Merle Keykendall
Susie Crudgington Owens
Harold Flamm
Carl Thomeen
Albino bear turns up as rug in Montana scene
In Columbia Falls Montana a rare albino bear is found skinned into a rug. The animal known for its white hair pink eyes and white paws is reported as the sole example in the state. Conservationists note its rarity and urge careful handling of such specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Falls
Mont
Montana
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Christian Endeavorers On General Committee
Texas’ First Society
H. H. Dobson
Sallie Anderson
G. W. Allen
Anderson
F. E. Clark
Wm. G. Bell
H. H. Grotthouse
Pacific Coast
C. E. Speaker
Ibc
Ida May McCure
Edward Pierce
Nina Hawking Jacnba
Phaniet
Amy Gill
Jack Mupperte
of Texas
Tie
University of Texas
Austin City Union
Port Worth
Jack Houppertz
Austin DT
Bryan
Durig
Plainview
Amarilla
Presbyterian Church
U. S.A
Mra. R. J. Parsons Io
A. A. Alexander
Southwestern 7 Public Service Company
DAY & Zimmermann
Polk Panhandle
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