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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1929
Page
4
Jacksonville policewoman Mrs. Mittie Tipton says a “courtesy complex” in women drivers causes many accidents. She notes some women ignore lights and cut corners while signaling with arms. She adds 15 percent of automobile fatalities involve women, and most serious crashes involve men.
Mrs. W. C. Rhodes will entertain Lawndale Bridge Club members with a bridge luncheon tomorrow at 12:80 o'clock in the Virginia Sisters cafe located at 607 Filimore Street.
The C I A Club will hold its regular meeting next Thursday night with Mrs. Grady Hazelwood at 2806 B Van Buren Street.
Lawndale Bridge Club meets at 2 PM at 3700 Tyler Street hosted by Mrs. W C Rhodes. L Aquidle Club hosts Mrs A Morgan at 3 PM on Washington Street. Alpha Delphians gather 2:30 PM at 4232 West Eleventh for Mrs J H Roberson. P T A Wolflin School holds musical tea 4 to 6 PM at 1506 Bonham. Needle Club meets 3 PM at 1700 Van Buren. La Costura Club hosts 3 PM at 1503 Bonham. Wilson School P T A at 5:30 PM. Neighborhood Bridge Club Luncheon at Amarillo Hotel at 1 PM. Kongenial Kard Klub with Mrs Triplett at 2:80 PM 1811 Harrison. P E O meets 8 PM at 1308 Fillmore.
L D Rankins of 613 Monroe St Amarillo Texas adds his endorsement to Orgatone noting his aunt Mrs J B Chadwell improved after three bottles. He cites relief from a years long stomach disorder gas poor appetite and weight loss with better sleep and energy. Orgatone is sold in Amarillo by City Drug Store with other agencies in Borger and Pampa.
Percy Garnett Mount Sharp farmer sentenced to 99 years for killing neighbor Robert Calhoun. Garnett testified he shot Calhoun in self defense and now plans to apply for a new trial.
Mrs R H McAlpine hosted a full day meeting at 1315 Jackson Street with St Patrick decor and a luncheon. New officers elected include president Mrs J W Baker secretary treasurer Mrs J J Richards and press reporter Mrs D Heyser. Special guests included Mrs T C Greenhill Mrs Lester Blakemore Miss Lucille Oakes and Miss Ruth McAlpine.
A bomb exploded against the rear wall of a downtown Milwaukee picture theater early today. Several windows in nearby buildings were shattered and a hole was torn in the wall. The bombing was ascribed to labor trouble.
Walnut Creek in Burnet county is being panned for gold after Albert Haynes discovered gold while prospecting on his ranch last week. The Bend area remains the site of the discovery along Walnut Creek.
Mrs J Paul Ledford who will move soon to Pampa was honored Friday afternoon by Mrs Hugh Underwood at 2037 Hughes Street. The green St Patrick room was decorated. High score prize went to Mrs P L Bottoms with second to Mrs C A LaRue. Guests included G B McDaniel A C Anderson W B Miller C A LaRue Harry Neuhardt R N Ready A J Barker Joel Goodlett L D Stith U M Sanderson.
Fire late Saturday destroyed the J. L. Farr General Store in Toyah causing twenty thousand dollars in damage. Origin of the blaze remained undetermined as investigators sought the cause.
Miss Betty Lou Doddridge daughter of Mr and Mrs A P Doddridge from Travis Street held a Saturday afternoon birthday party. Ice cream and cake were served to Catherine Spector Bettye Lee Hampton Dorothy Jean Elridge Gareth Elder Alice Jean Elder Audrey Dickerson Betty May Banner Mary Jesse Banner Earlene Beck Billy Jake Nugent Joelece Beck and Jim Bell Green.
St Patrick honored by Hinson Post 64 Legionnaires at the Legion Home with 100 guests. Franks and refreshments prepared by Pearson Sandwich Shop. Guests included J V Welch and many couples. 40 and 8 Society involved. Also a New York note: Corinne Griffith sought for 1 million dollars.
Independence Indiana March 18 Alphan Wagoner earns title of state’s top fox hunter by sealing eight foxes this season. He has totaled 74 catches over nine years with 72 red foxes and two gray.
Fort Worth March 18 The geology and biology museum at Texas Christian University displays ammonites skeletons snakes an odd egg a tarpoon a mad stone and a fossil pearl in a fossil oyster among its items. The collection includes what is said to be a broad assemblage from geology and biology.
A fragrance free cosmetic announces Rouge Be First as a permanent, waterproof lip color named Alvo Bar. Marketed for Baylige use, it emphasizes natural, long lasting wear and vivid dye inspired by dahlia red.
Excess fat in middle age is tied to a gland that controls nutrition losing activity. Overeating does not cause the condition, and starvation or hard work cannot fix it. Modern medicines aim to address this hormonal issue.
In the North American collection the Ammonites rank below Europe in size. They were gathered in summer 1927 from the Bio Grande Valley between El Paso and Del Rio. One specimen exceeds four feet across.
Fragmentary notice mentions doors not closing and a planing mill at 1002 West 7th Street. Authorities appear to require action or evaluation regarding the issue.
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