Amarillo High School Band Opens Summer Concert Series
More than 200 attended the first summer concert as Julius Mendel showcased a piano solo Bolero in the Right and Winona Wise led the band in three numbers. The program mixed light pieces, descriptive works, and an overture Pantheon with a wood wind quartet performing Mascagni and Holmes. The concert ended with the national anthem. Director Wise announced dates for the remaining two concerts soon.
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Amarillo High School
Julius Mendel
Comeo
Bolero
Winona Wise
Mascagnis
Cavalleria Rusticana
Holmes
Winona Wine
Ruth Wise
Oscar Wise
Eisenberg
King
Nile
Rellstedt
Amarillo YMCA Invites Public to Meeting on New HQ
Amarilloans are invited to a 7:39 p.m. meeting in Amarillo to discuss organizing the administration of the YMCA’s new home in the Municipal Auditorium north wing. President Allan Early and Secretary Porter Underwood will outline plans for furnishing and running the quarters, which will serve as headquarters for local and regional YMCA branches.
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YMCA
Amarillo
Lew Fields Opens Campaign Office in Amarillo District
Lew Fields of Amarillo, 18th district candidate, announced the opening of campaign headquarters at 110 Amarillo Building. He noted several "Fields for Congress" clubs during his district tours and said things are looking good. He traveled to Tulsa, Silverton, and Quitoque today and plans campaigns in Dalhart, Dumas, Stratford, Hartley, Channing, and nearby towns tomorrow.
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Lew Fields
Amarillo
Fields
Tulsa
Silverton
Quitoque
Dalhart
Dumas
Stratford
Hartley
Channing
Truck Drivers Meet At Capitol Hotel In Amarillo
The Amarillo Local Union held a special meeting at the Capitol Hotel led by N. B. McGowan, secretary treasurer and business manager. Local members attended, with several from the Panhandle and South Plains joining.
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Amarillo
Capitol Hotel
N. B. McGowan
Truck Drivers’ Union
Panhandle
South Plains
Hitler visits Alsace Lorraine monument amid war talks
The article notes Hitler saluting the Alsace Lorraine monument then walking a long sunlit lane as German authorities withhold details of terms until France responds. The reference to war, negotiations, and a high-profile leader underscores tense moves in the conflict. The fragment indicates continued diplomatic maneuvering during wartime.
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France
Alsace-Lor- Traine
Hitler
J. W. T. Mason
United Press War
Germany
Petain
United States
Great Britain
Britain
Fred Lyon Named Chief of Masons in Palo Duro Lodge
Fred Lyon was elected worshipful master of Palo Duro Lodge 1299 A F and A M for one year at the annual election. Also chosen were O C Applequist senior warden C J Ritter junior warden Roy D Harwell treasurer J D Cazzell secretary D F Garner tiler and J D Carzzell trustee all serving one year terms except the trustee, elected every three years.
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Fred Lyon
Palo Duro Lodge
A. M
Lyon
C. Applequist
Jj, C. Ritter
Roy D. Harwell
J. D. Cazzell
D. F. Garner
J. D. Carzzell
French Battleships Claimed Caught by Germans
Berlin reports claim France's 35,000 ton battleships Clementeau and Richelieu fell into German hands after Brest fall. No official confirmation. newspaper says ships were in stock at the big French naval yards when German troops entered Brest.
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Berlin
U.P
der Angriff
France
Clementeau
Richelieu
Brest
Death Claims Mrs. Maggie Rowan Pioneer resident dies
Mrs. Maggie KB. Rowan 63 a pioneer resident of Amarillo and Canyon died at 6 this morning at her home 1000 Harrison Street after a nine week illness She was wife of Thos H Rowan Amarillo realtor native of Palo Pinto County lived in Canyon and Amarillo 49 years Married October 20 1896 in Randall County Survived by husband two daughters Miss Mabel Rowan and Miss Jonnie Rowan six sisters and one brother Funeral at First Baptist Church tomorrow at 2 30 PM Dr J Howard Williams Rev J B Rowan of Aspermont will preside Pallbearers include Canyon men N Harrison J A Guthrie Dr Ford Fronabarger Fred Madison W L Parten and T E Durham Sr Burial in Dreamland Canyon
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Maggie KB. Rowan
Amarillo
Canyon
Harrison Street
Thos. H. Rowan
Clayton Reynolds
F. Arterburn
Hugh Weathered
T. FE. (Buck) Yarborough
First Baptist Church
J. Howard Williams
J. B. Rowan
Aspermont
Rowan
N. Harrison
J. A. Guthrie
Ford Fronabarger
Fred Madison
W. L. Parten
T. E. Durham
Fidelis
Roxwell Brothers Funeral
Dreamland Cemetery
Homecraft Club Hosts Birthday Gift Shower for Mrs Griffith
The Homecraft Club gathered yesterday at Mrs. Farl Boydstun's home to embroider for the hostess. Lunch was served as Mesdames Kill, Wilbanks, Baker, Bridgett, Twing, and others attended. two guests joined. The group will meet next Thursday at Mrs. Griffith's residence, where a birthday gift shower was presented.
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Farl Boydstun
North Harrison Street
Mesdames W. R Kill
Marie Wilbanks
FB. A. Baker V. V. Bridgett
C. E. Twing
Howard Davis
B. F. Lusk
Charles Griffith
F. N. R Boydston
George Holloway
Beryl Needle Club Plans Supper for Husbands
The Beryl Needle Club met yesterday at Filwood Park. Attendees included Mesdames G. K. Weaver J. R. Wheeler J. W Rogard I. V. Smith William Copeland R. S. Branum W. F. Davis and George Wyre. They will entertain their husbands with a chicken supper at Cliffside at 7 o'clock next Thursday night.
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Beryl Needle Club
Filwood Park
Mesdames G. K. Weaver
J. R. Wheeler
J. W Rogard
Frank Gordon
I. V. Smith William Copeland
R. S. Branum
W. F. Davis
George Wyre
Cliffside
Woodmen Circle Officers To Meet on Monday Evening
Woodmen Circle No. 171 held a regular meeting at the I O O F Hall. Officers will meet Monday night at 7 at the home of Mrs. Clark Hamnack 1903 North Polk Street with Mrs. Loma Hudson as co host. All officers urged to attend to plan summer entertainments.
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Woodmen Cirloe
Clark Hancnck
North Polk Street
Loma Hudson
Shower Honors Mrs Earl G Bishop Before Wedding
Mrs Earl G Bishop formerly Parralee Dashier was honored at a misc shower hosted by Emma Roberson and Mary Durham at 814 A Fillmore St. Attendees included Beulah Doshier Janice Black Ruth Ford and Camilla Wheatley. A bouquet motif booklet and flower name quiz added charm as guests shared gifts from several friends and relatives.
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Earl G. Bishop
Parralee Dashier
Emma Roberson
Mary Durham
Fillmore Street
Little Loyd Allan Roberson
Life Security Through Farm
Bishop
Farm Security Administration
Tovd
Beulah Doshier
Marylille Bandy
Janies B. Rogers
Bernice Arnold
Beulah Stovall
Mesdames Kirk Doshier
Cecil Ballard
George Lynch
F. C. Lacy
Howard Trigg
J. Caldwell
M. P. Brown
J. Keelan
Zed Doshier
Gordon Bishop
J. Robrahn
Loyd Roberson
L. C. Pavillard
Guy A. Carlander
Harold Marshall
J. Reed
John Josey
Janice Black
Ruth Ford
Camilla Wheatley
Pre-nuptial Festivities for Carlie Barnes Host Dinner Tea
Miss Carlie Barnes and Kim McKnight near June wedding with Evelyn Storm hosting a Rose Bowl luncheon and multiple pre nuptial events. Guests include J Q Barnes John S S McKnight W P Wright and Misses Sue Dodson Ruth Early Betty Florey Winifred Small Jane Manning Dorothy Jane Cook. Weekend plans follow at Polk Street Methodist Church.
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Carlie Barnes
Kim McKnight
Rose Bowl Tea Room
Evelyn Storm
J. Q. Barnes
John S&s. McKnight
W. P. Wright
Wellesley
Mass
Sue Dodson
Ruth Early
Betty Florey
Winifred Small
Jane Manning
Dorothy Jane Cook
Miss Barnes
Mr. McKnight
Polk Street Methodist Church
Roth girls lead Tejas tribe in tense finish over Comanches
Elaine took second in breast stroke and Eleanor placed third in side stroke for form senior division. The Roth girls, members of the daring Tejas tribe, edged the Comanches 76 to 694 in a close meet. About 300 guests attended a tribal luncheon with Amarillo girls named. Elaine and Eleanor later joined a tribal dance at the Play House before a dinner journey to Cypris Lodge and Waldemar's southern isles mimicking Hawaii.
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Elaine
Eleanor
Roth
Tejas
Amarillo
Jane Gray Eckhart
Virginia Ford
Edith .Ell Gunn
Sally Harrington
Neldalee Sparks
Teel Sullenberger
Carol Thompson
Kay Thomson
Martha Wingate
New Play House
Cypris Lodge
Hawaii
Waldemar
Jonnie Lou Watts Elected National Sorority President
Mary Elizabeth Royalty and Johnie Lou Watts returned from Minneapolis after attending the National Conclave of the Jane Phillips Sorority a social group for Phillips Petroleum Company employees. Officers elected for 1940 include Johnie Lou Watts president Mary Porterfield vice president Mary Elizabeth Royalty treasurer Anne Ryan recording secretary and Mabel Chambers corresponding secretary.
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Mary Elizabeth Royalty
Johnie Lou Watts
Minneapolis
Jane Phillips Sorority
Phillips Petroleum Company
Jane Gibson Phillips
Frank Phillips
Mary Porterfield
Anne Ryan
Mabel Chambers
Californian Is Honored At Luncheon
A covered dish luncheon at Mrs. Homer Tuttle's home, 816 Tennessee Street, honored Mrs. Murray Britt of Alturas, California. The table featured crystal and silverware with floral placques matching the centerpiece. After lunch the group attended a theater, with attendees Lilly Dixon, O. F. Conley, Ed Singleton, KF. D. Hawkins, J. C. Stultz, Tuttle, and the honoree.
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Homer Tuttle
Tennessee Street
Murray Britt
Alturas
Calif
Lilly Dixon
O. F. Conley
Ed Singleton
KF. D. Hawkins
J. C. Stultz
Tuttle
Picnic Plans For Postal Auxiliary Meeting
Mrs. 1 BR Vaughn hosted a Postal Carrier Auxiliary session in Ellwood Park. Vice president Mrs. Cecil Gardner led the meeting with reports from the Preventorium committee and plans for a July 25 basket picnic at the park. Members heard on state convention reports from Waco and Refreshments were served to club members and guests. Some campers then toured San Antonio in camp buses. The White House was first occupied by President John Adams.
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BR. Vaughn
Ellwood Park
Cecil Gardner
Waco
A. M. Hunt
J. K. Mulanox
Joe C. Myers
Pampa
Hugh G Witt
J. C. Reece
Tra Rone
H. H. Horne
Noble R. Fowlkes
Gardner
A. A Snow
J. D. Porterfield
Perry Vaughn
H. C. Lyle
Vaughn
Mrs John E Dyer Showered By Welfare Co workers
Mrs John E Dyer former Agnes Goodwin was honored at a Social Center for Girls shower hosted by Catholic Welfare Bureau and Social Center boards. Co workers attended as games, a curtain reveal of gifts, and a miniature bridal scene decorated the parlor with flowers and candles.
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John E. Dyer
Co-Workers In Welfare
John B. Dyer
Agnes Goodwin
Social Center For Girls
Catholic Welfare
Bureau Board of Directors
Social Center Board
O. W. Moore
Social Center
Mesdames M. D Snyder
Walter Irvin
Charles
Thrifty HD Club To Meet Monday Morning
The Thrifty Home Demonstration Club will gather at 9 o'clock Monday in Mrs George Bauecum's home for a program focusing on club improvements and home improvements.
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Thrifty HD Club
Thrifty Home Demonstration Club
George Bauecum
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Homecraft Club
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Dawn Adkins
William Harris
Fort Smith
Ark
Joe B Dooley
Hermon C. Pipkin
W. R Klingensmith
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Santa Fe
R. J. Yost
Mary Jean
Chillicothe, Til
B. O. Ponto
P. F. O. Sisterhood
A. H. Simon
Colorado City
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Ray Rowland
Pratt
Kansas
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J. Stallings
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Terry
Washington, D. C
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F. J. Ashcraft
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LL. J. Vogel
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William Brune
Walter R. Irwin
Mesdames FE. R. Glass
William Ellis
J. M. Paul, Jr
B. A. Regal
M. L. Fuller
H. FE. Streetman
F. D. Railshack
Marvin McCuan
J. O. Britt
W. A. Christian
George Stapleton
Wayne Prescott
Harry McCully
Georgiana Minchin
Camp Waldemar
Eleanor Adams
Flaine Johnson
Seersuckers
Jonnie Lou Watts
National Sorority
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Neldalee
San Antonio
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News-Globe
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John Farirell
FP. A. Cooper
Charles Green
Charlie Pae McAdams
B. Finklea
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Robbie Tucker
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F. C G. Britain
M. J. Storck
Fred DeCoster
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Jack Cummings
Blanche Spurlock
G. C. McLellan
Fred Probst
P. H. Buthker
Maude Place
White & Kirk
Fither
Globe-News
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Shirley Temple
Wigel Brice
Gale Sondergaard
Eddie Collins
Sybil Jason Jessie Ralph
Helen Ericson
Jorwny Russell
Laura Hope Crews
Russell Hicks
Cecilia Loftus
Shean
Sun-Mon
Rebecca
Vel
Vel Suds
Colgate-Palmolive-Peet
Ae de
Cassidy
William Boyd
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