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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1929
Page
6
Lexington reports a cemetery for J F Widener horses will be built on Elmendorf Farm beside the Green Hills mansion. A statue of Fair Play, sire of Man o War, will be the centerpiece in the new memorial area.
The American Red Cross plans to deploy trained girl lifesaving instructors to summer camps and resorts to teach rescue methods and safe water practices. They will cover the double break tow and head first towing, aiming to reduce drownings, which average 1,500 in June nationwide, with 56 monthly deaths in water incidents.
Billy Bob Baker celebrated his fifth birthday with a party at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs B T Baker of 400 Western Avenue.
Community groups announce meetings across churches in Amarillo. Tenth Avenue Methodist hosts a 2:00 PM gathering. First Congregational circles meet at 2:30 PM. West Amarillo Christian circles hold 2:80 PM sessions. First Baptist executive board convenes at 3:00 PM. Eastern Star hosts a Canyon instruction school. Sunday School ice cream social at Tenth Avenue Methodist. First Christian Church Circle 1 meets at 2:00 PM. San Jacinto Baptist and Methodist W M S units meet at their churches at 2:00 and 3:00 PM respectively.
Advertises patterns for Girls' Dresses in sizes 4 6 8 10 with fabric and contrast yardage. Also Ladies House Dress in bust sizes 38 to 54 needing specific yardage for main fabric and contrasting trim. Includes price 15 cents and requests 15 cents for spring summer 1929 book from The News Globe Brooklyn NY.
Mrs Maude Munn entertained the L Aiguillee Needle club at her home 1307 West Nineteenth Street with a program by guests. W M Hall read, Myrtle Maun, Kath ryne Roach, Marjorie Roach, Dorothy York played piano and violin solos. Kathleen Beaty accompanied.
Mrs. John C. Hudson formerly Miss Mildred Smith known in radio as the Sweetheart of Radio Land will broadcast over WDAG Thursday evening at 8:30. The radio artist presents a program special for her out of town friends.
C McAdams now makes his home at 07 Virginia Avenue after moving from Lubbock. Mrs. Cooper of Memphis returns home from visiting Mrs. J R Paterson at 506 A Bellview Avenue. The Gregg family at 1805 Van Buren Street announce a baby son born June 14. Miss Georgia Jones of 308 West Sixteenth Avenue leaves for Hutchinson Kansas to spend summer with grandmother. Howard Saunders and family of Waco visit Judge and Mrs J W Sanders at 2400 Hughes Street. Nunley family at 817 North Van Buren announce a baby daughter born last night at 10 25. Miss Myra Lloyd, former Stone community teacher, referenced in the update.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the San Jacinto Baptist Church will meet tomorrow at 2 pm. Mrs. D. D. Sumrall will teach Baptist In Nigeria in Mrs. S. E. Draper's absence. All ladies are invited.
The afternoon featured a variety of games and contests. Attendees included Howard Jennings, Rusten Greer, Mary Jane Goode, Jimmy Moore, Mary Ann Lockard, William Brett, Aubrey Jean Thompson, Marguerite Spann, Dickie King, Paul Babb, Richard Babb, Evelyn Babb, Le Nelle Hunt, Margaret Farwell, Kathryn Farwell, Frances Farwell, Buddie Farwell, Jimmy Hackler, Faye Marie Wardle, Dan Roach and Margaret Ann Baker.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the San Jacinto Methodist Church will hold a social meeting tomorrow at 3 PM at the church. All members urged to attend. Mrs. C. R. Nichols of Houston and her children Claude Jr and Wilfred are guests of Mrs. Nichols's mother Mrs. R. E. L. Carter of 1109 Buchanan Street.
Warning about dangerous high blood pressure targets adults over 40 with dizzy spells and breathing issues. Claims Norma, a physician prescribed remedy, reduces blood pressure and is sold with a money back guarantee. Advocates visiting a drug store to purchase it and notes rapid improvement.
A primary teaching post is accepted at Bushlad School for the upcoming year. Fay and Mildred Miller return home to Canadian after city visits. Mr and Mrs C H Mixom of 8018 Wear Center Avenue announce the birth of a baby daughter on June 13. Judge Otis Trulove travels to Flint Michigan on professional business.
In a city commission meeting last night City Engineer E N Stanley was asked to prepare a tentative outline of a zoning ordinance. The planning commission will reconvene in two weeks and continue work until a proposed plan is ready for city approval.
In a press interview he expressed belief that a Washington visit could do substantial good, but the timing depends on arranging a suitable meeting. He said the matter would be discussed in further talks to determine if and when it can be arranged.
Owen Thomas Edgar, sole survivor of the Mexican war, in his 99th year, reads the Bible daily at the John Dickson Home in Washington.
Long motor and train trips strain the nerves causing headaches and fatigue. Capitchine soothes excited nerves and stops headaches, is pleasant to take, and works faster than tablets. It contains no opiates and won’t upset the stomach. Sold by druggists in 30c and 60c sizes.
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