Pair fleeced in con game by washboard promoter
Amarillo residents were swindled by a man claiming authority to appoint agents for the Motherhubbard Washboard Company of Joplin. Victims paid 77.50 each for bonds and territory while awaiting salaries. checks cashed, but the three weeks salary check was held. The firm does not exist and the man is gone. case referred to grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Potter County
J. W. Minter
Joplin
Grand
Motherhubbard Washboard Company
Celebrity tracer of vital statistics returns to duties
The Amarillo Potter County Health Unit official resumed work at city hall on Tuesday after a bout with bronchitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trar
Amarillo-Potter County
Police Seek Body Of Youth In Creek
Police and fire units along with Travis County deputies resumed the search in Onion Creek for Russell West a 10 year old who drowned near Bluff Springs yesterday afternoon. An all night search in the swollen stream yielded no body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Pi—City
Travis County Sheriff's
Onion Creek
Russell West
Bluff Springs
Women Composers Studied by Philharmonic Club Members
Members of the Philharmonic Club studied women composers at a Monday meeting hosted by Mrs. Harvey Crudgington. The program featured performances by Mrs. R. W. Adams, Miss Madelyn Robinson, Miss Zuma Vance Cotten, and others with piano, voice, and a trio. a report on the State Federation of Music Clubs preceded the event and new members were welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philharmonic Club
Harvey Crudgington
Buchanan Street
Crudgi
J. T. Simmonds
C. M. Holt
H. H. Warner
George Williams
R. W. Adams
Oley Steaks
Walter Fuermann
Salter
Howard Boxwell
T. M. Caldwell
State Federation of Music Clubs
Temple
L. F. Horton
E. C. Nelson, Jr
May Peterson Thompson
Roy Snodgrass
H. A. Shaw
Amarillo council honors life membership at PTA meeting
Mrs. G. S. McLellan received a life membership as Amarillo Council of Parents and Teachers elected her to a second year as president. New officers include Mrs. R. M. Rose as vice president and Dr. R. Thomsen as keynote speaker on ethical character. The Humphrey Highland School earned a $5 attendance prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. McLellan
Amarillo
A. G. Leverett
M. L. Miller
John K. Boyce
W. A. McIntosh
J. E. Griggs
E. R. Read
R. Thomsen
Central Presbyterian Church
Thomsen
Mrs A J Morris Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club
Mrs A J Morris charmingly entertained the Tuesday Bridge Club at her home on 800 B Pierce Street Monday afternoon. Nasturtiums and sweetpeas decorated the rooms for bridge tables. Mrs Art Latham played high, Mrs Jess Latham received low, with members including Mrs Jack Pittman Mrs M Wilks Mrs Dave Derden Mrs E L Moore and Mrs Ralph Latham participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Morris
Tuesday Bridge Club
Pierce Street
Art Latham
Jess Latham
Jack Pittman
M. ¥. Wilks
Dave Derden
E. L. Moore
Ralph Latham
Young pianist Mae Sue Thompson Recital in Amarillo
Mae Sue Thompson, nine year old pupil of Bonnye Beth Baker, was presented in recital by the Amarillo Piano Conservatory on Monday afternoon at 3 30 in studio 2119 Polk Street. She performed nine solo numbers and joined two ensembles. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Thompson. Wilford Sikes, a reader pupil of Mary Miller Beard, delivered several enjoyable readings on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Sue Thompson
Bonnye Beth Baker
Amarillo Piano Conservatory
Polk Street
J. H. Thompson
Wilford Sikes
Mary Miller Beard
American History Contest Planned By D A R Chapter
The Esther McCrory Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors an American History Contest at the Senior High School next Saturday. Any high school pupil who has studied American History is eligible. Five cash prizes will be awarded by the chapter.
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Esther McCrory
Daughters of the American Revolution
The
Chapster
Twin Girls Celebrate Their Third Birthday at Krabbe Home
Misses Betty Rae and Dorothy Mae Krabbe celebrated their third birthday with a party at their home east of the city. A number of little friends attended and enjoyed games and cake after refreshments. Guests included Jean Juett Billie Juett Mary Ben Moody Lurine Roddy Lorena Turner Bobby Turner Betty Jamison Ruthary Starker and Billie Krabbe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Rae
Dorothy Mae Krabbe
Floyd Krabbe
Jean
Billie Juett
Mary Ben Moody
Lurine Roddy
Lorena
Bobby Turner
Betty Jean Jamison
Ruthary Betty Starker
Billie Krabbe
Boutonnieres Accent Costume Accessories Return to Style
Paris reports boutonnieres back in fashion with simpler designs. White and beige gardenias brighten dark blue or brown tailleurs while geranium–tinted roses adorn navy frocks and pale green flat flowers finish necklines of wood brown frocks.
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Paris
Countess Vil leneuve Bargemon Wears Gold Lame Evening Gown
Paris society notes highlight the Countess of Vil leneuve Bargemon as a sponsor of gold lame fashion for evening wear. Her cerise and gold lame princess design gown with a full skirt is among spring wardrobe favorites.
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Paris
Countess of Villeneuve
Bargemon
Pierre of
Orleans Braganza
Brown and White knitted sports costume worn by Mrs Shores
Mrs Robert D Shores wears a dark brown dress with white bodice and sleeves. A white scarf features a brown monogram and is complemented by brown and white jewelry a brown beret and matching sports shoes to complete the two tone look.
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Washington
Robert D. Shores
Junior Group D. A. R. Plans Tournament at Capitol Hotel
The Llano Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Junior Group will sponsor a games tournament Saturday at 2 PM at the Capitol Hotel. Reservations via Mrs. Harris Kimbrough at 9-4107 or 2-2593 or Mrs. J. L. Curtis at 2-3124. A Chico note describes a 25 year old black walnut with a 10 foot oak limb, a botanical rarity in the area.
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Llano
Daughters of the American Revolution
Capitol Hotel
Harris Kimbrough
J. L. Curtis
Chico
Calif
MacDowell Club Hosts Series of Games At Homes
The MacDowell Music Club held a Saturday afternoon at Mrs. A O Thomas home 806 Alabama Street with pink lavender and green decor for a games tournament. Favors awarded to Mrs. F W Ansley Mrs M L Carlson and Mrs E C Nelson Jr. Saturday evening at Mrs C H Tyler 907 Adam Street, similar decorations and prizes went to Mrs C H Tyler Mrs T E Johnson C O Winnedge and C H Anderson.
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A. O. Thomas
Alabama Street
MacDowell Music Club
F. W. Ansley
M. L. Carlson
E. C. Nelson, Jr
H. L. Duniven
Hamilton Luna
C. H. Tyler
F. A. Gants
Arthur W. Huff
Fred BE. Cornelius, Jr
Guy S. Ballard
L. V. Cradit
Victor Tinsley
E. M. Frost
J. F. Flannon
Georgia Holzclaw
H. A. Calloway
J. E. Vaughn
Marvin Heinatz
Howard Lynch
W. H. Gordon
R. C. Hall
H. T. Plemmons
Jimmie Blansett
George Russell
Milburn Easum
Vernon Ball
M. F. Zollicoffer
Adam Street
T. E. Johnson
C. O. Winnedge
C. H. Anderson
C. O. Vinnedge
Llano Estacado Chapter Plans Monday Meeting
The Llano Estacado Chapter tion will meet Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Parish House. A Mother’s Day program has been arranged for entertainment and every mother of the members are cordialy invited. New officers will also be installed.
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Llano Estacado
Daughters of the American Revolution
Home Demonstration Club Meeting Near River Road
The River Road Home Demonstration Club will meet at Mrs M Mobberly’s home Wednesday at 2 30 PM. Mrs W D DeGrasse will lead the program featuring Mother’s Day.
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River Road Home
Beta Delphian Society Meeting At Mrs Lanham Home
The Beta Delphian Society will meet at Mrs E F Lanham's home 2047 Hughes Street Friday morning at 9 30. All members urged to attend. In Memphis H E Mann refused $10 to appear in a benefit show after lifting a 600 pound bull and asked for three second hand umbrellas with no explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Delphian Society
E. F. Lanham
Hughes Street
Memphis
Tenn
U.P
H. E. Mann
Billie Burke Plans Films at 39 With Lux Soap Charm
Billie Burke at 39 emphasizes youth on stage and screen. She notes actresses maintain freshness and beauty with Lux Toilet Soap, claiming 605 of 613 important stars use it to guard complexions as she signs new Hollywood motion picture deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Burke
Lux
Hollywood
Lingerie Touches Enhance Femininity Traveling Outfits
Paris reports on June brides traveling costumes with lingerie trims and bold color choices. Frocks in crepe and silk de chine pair with wool coats, featuring pastel embroideries, leopard trims, and coordinated accessories for ameri can brides, brunettes, and blondes alike. A motor honeymoon look uses grey flannel with white dotted swiss and a full length cape.
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Associated Press
Paris
Cheap cuts of meat improved by using sugar
A vintage recipe note suggests sugar enhances inexpensive meats like Chili Con Carne. It details slicing onions, browning meat cubes, adding chili powder, salt, sugar, water, and tomato, then simmering until tender. Serving ideas include potatoes or rice and a salad. The Sugar Institute endorses sugar with cheap cuts and vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sugar Institute
Miss Largent Recovers From Injury in City Brief
Deputy registrar Miss Orral Largent returns to duties after an illness, with officials noting her steady improvement and plan for phased resumption of responsibilities at the county office.
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Miss Orral Largent
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Mrs. McLellan
Squibb
Roca
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Schilling
America
Diana Merwin
Star Lumber CO. Ltd
Jackson Sts
Rose Bowl
Jackson
Miss Largent
Prace Tical Furriers
London
Alaska Fur CO
Polk BT
Loving Printing CO
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