Washington off the record a capsule of DC wit and whimsy
A column of anecdotes from Washington featuring Vice President Garner and his cronies, a White House driver Goodloe, and Edwin Watson. It includes Jolson’s tale of a New Year’s dollar, Thurman Arnold’s cat and dog nuisance quip, a clash of feminist opinions at a bangout, and Tennessee humor from J Fred Essary about limburger and a coffin ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Goodloe
White House
Navy Yard
Quather
Wax coats protect and beautify everyday surfaces
A well applied coat of wax preserves surfaces and eases dusting. Beyond floors and furniture, many items gain beauty and protection including windowsills, Venetian blinds, leather book covers, desk accessories, metal ash trays and ornaments, and fingermark prone woodwork like balustrades, doors, and door frames.
Fulkerson Bank Cashier Found Dead in Quanah
Oscar Fulkerson cashier at First National Bank Quanah was found shot dead. Coroner ruled death by own action after he failed to return home for dinner. He borrowed a revolver from a friend Monday afternoon and left the bank earlier than usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quanah
U.P
Oscar Fulkerson
First National Bank
Joe A. Pickens
Fulkerson
Herrera Is Refused Clemency by Board
The Texas board of pardons and paroles unanimously refused clemency for Jesus Herrera who was sentenced to die in Huntsville for the May 20, 1938 murder of 11 year old Hope Elizondo in Wilson County. Herrera’s execution was set for Thursday March 16. The board called Herrera’s crime one of the most horrible and brutal cases it has reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Jesus Herrera
Wilson County
Hope Elizondo
Herrera
Huntsville
W. Lee O'Daniel
Winzell Williams
Dallas
Warm Weather, More Moisture Needed To Insure Grazing
Austin report from March 14 states spring grazing needs rely on warmer weather and added moisture. Texas range and stock conditions show cattle at 77 percent, steady, while sheep drop to 75 percent, down two points for the month. The note includes the old Stiewalt house near Concord, N C, built in 1820, once housing America’s first pipe organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
U.P
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau
Texas
Stiewalt
Concord
N. C
America
Women In The News Hats Made For Fun in Manhattan
Betty Howe joins a treasure hunt to aid Manhattan hospitals, wearing a skull and crossbones hat. Eileen Herrick leads five society girls in an event where six renowned artists compete as amateur chefs in New York.
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Betty Howe
Manhattan
Eileen Herrick
New York
Social Calendar Updates for Amarillo Groups Tonight
The Social Calendar lists a busy slate: Business and Professional Women's Club at Amarillo Hotel 6:15 PM. San Jacinto P T A Father's Night 7:30 PM. Scott Class of Polk Street Methodist Church tea 7:45 PM. Junior BPW Annual Formal Banquet at Capitol Hotel 7:00 PM. plus bridge events at various venues including Mrs. Robert Ricks address 600 Belleview 8:00 PM. Numerous circles and circles meetings across Central Presbyterian, West Amarillo Christian, Polk Street Methodist, and other churches with noon luncheons, study groups, and tea events. St Andrews Guild holds 2 PM meeting with tea at 3 PM.
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Scott
Polk Street Methodist Church
Howard Lynch
Capitol Hotel
Woman's Council
Central Presbyterian Church
Helen Nevins
E. P. Hovey
Clara Hepburn
H. C. Adams
Monroe Street
Roy Bechtel
Sara Seward
J. Roy Hutto
Christian Endeavor Room
Amanda McFarland
W. C. Stephens
Travis Street
W. O. Stephens
Frances Goodrich
O. L. Miller
Fellowship Hall
Ann Nassau
G. W. Mee Whirter
Harrison Street
L. M. Griffin
Local Men To Talk On Road Program
KGNC airs a highway forum at 7 30 tonight with Archie Goldfine manager of Levines Charles Gunther Harvey House and Dewey Ashcroft owner of the Silver Grill discussing how increased highway travel will affect the area A 15 minute prelude is sponsored by Amarillo National Bank to promote highway travel Then Wednesday at 7 30 the Open Forum of the Air explores Amarillo's proposed aviation and implementation methods.
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KGNC
Archie Goldfine
Levines
Charles Gunther
Harvey House
Dewey Ashcroft
Silver Grill
Amarillo National Bank
Panhandle
Amarillo
Neatness aid dressing cape offers powder protection
A rubberized dressing cape helps keep gowns clean during makeup. It costs little, cleans easily, and folds into a dressing table drawer for handy use.
The Return Of The Cloche In Modernized Form
Le groux Soeurs present a natural paillaison straw cloche with navy veils and high crowns. Church service by Mrs. Travis Rattan at 2 30, then Grad uate Nurses Association private duty session at 3 30 with Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Atherton and Mrs. Chambers assisting. Oyster serving tip contrasts rusks and gelatin salad. Cleaning rugs recommends flat drying to lay flat on the floor.
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Graduate Nurses Association
J. A. Adams
Kentucky Street
Dorothy Atherton
Susie Chambers
Marie Class Entertains Husbands at First Baptist
The Maria Class of First Baptist Church hosted a chop suey supper for members and husbands in the church dining hall. Dr. J. Howard Williams spoke on The Home. a birthday cake and handkerchief shower honored Mrs. John Josey. Mr. Josey played piano. A lengthy list of attendees and a forthcoming business meeting at 3904 Polk Street are noted.
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First Baptist Church
J. Howard Williams
John Josey
Mr. Josey
Messrs. and Mesdames H. E. Knight
R. H. Owens
Cate Wilson
Victor
DAY NURSERY COMMITTEE TO MEET THURSDAY
Amarillo Day Nursery committee to meet Thursday at 9 30 am, according to supervisor Mrs G S McLellan. The committee comprises representatives from the nursery and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Day
G. 5. McLellan
Get Up Nights Nature Danger Signal 4 Day Test
An ad promoting a four day test to reduce kidney related symptoms and excess acids, promising relief from frequent or scanty urination and burning. It offers a 25 cent refund and suggests asking Buklets from any druggist. Local retailers City Drug Store and Fox Drug Co are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Drug Store
Fox Drug Co
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Washington
Sigrid Arne
Garner
Senate
Bascom Timmons
Timmons
Edwin M. Watson
al Jolson
Willard Hotel
Pennsylvania and
14Th Street
Jana
Mammy
Thurman Arnold
Laramie
Wyoming
Arnold
Dorothy Detzer
Women's International League For Peace
Miss Detzer
J. Fred Essary
Knoxville
Hills
Mountaineer Essery
Mountaineer Essary
Essary
Quanah Bank
Calvert America
Calvert
Calvert Distillers Corp
N.Y. C
RED & White
P.& G. Giant
Lady Godiva
MY Mac
Crisco
RAI
Atur
Cloverbloom
Ieapps
Alc
Big M. Brand. Ltd
Big M Brand
Edgar P. Lawson
Southport
Conn
Palm Beach
Fla
Betty Ann Boucher
John Boucher
Nassau
Bahamas
Business and Professional Women's Club
Amarillo Hotel
San Jacinto P. T. A
San Jacinto
Amarillo Rebekah Lodge
Bonita
O. E
Masonic Hall
Northwest Texas Hospital Alumnae Association
Rainbow Girls
St. Andrew's Guild
Circle No. 3
First Christian Church
Woman's Missionary Society
J. T. Howard
Criss Cross Club
R. N. Miller
Spruce Street
G. A. Run Yon
East Tenth Avenue
River Road
San Jacinto Methodist Church
Ben Peucee
W. M
West Amarillo
Prospect Terrace
Jack Bell
Eunice Halen
West Eleventh Avenue
Polk Street
Methodist Church
F. M. McLaughlin
Taylor Street
A. B. Lewis
T. F. Turner
J. Barnes
R. W. Hall
C. C. Grimes
Irwin Peffley
van Buren Street
R. D. Robinette
Jack Farwell
Washington Street
Will C. House
J. M. Dodson
R. T. Wellis
J. T. Guthrie
East Fourteenth Avenue
H. M. Bainer
Guy Bateman
Earl Wilson
W. T. Leachman
Bonham Street
Mesdames FE
Leachman
W. M. Leachman
Reginald Dwight
Pierce Street Baptist Church
Butterfly Club
Central Avenue
Pleasant Valley
Friendly Thimble Club
Myrtle Rel
West Fourth Avenue
Get Together Club
Nellie Senter
Jackson Street
Pollyanna Gift Exchange
Thomas Wingate
Julian Boulevard
Rogram
Woman's Auxiliary
First Christian
Travis Rattan
East Fifteenth Avenue
Carpenters Hall
Marie
Canada
Brant
Braniff Airways
Taniff
Braniff
Lone Star
Herring Hotel
Great Lakes
the Gulf
Carrotton
East Texas
Spuds
Doyle
Libby
Maxwell House
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