Illustrated Stewardship Message by Rev Henson
Rev J C Henson of Bethany Oklahoma will deliver an illustrated talk on Stewardship at First Church of the Nazarene Lincoln Street at Fourteenth Avenue tonight at o clock. He is a Holiness Movement pioneer preacher and has served as evangelist district superintendent and business manager of church schools. Professor A C Haddon of Cambridge University offered a remark about three kinds of mankind based on hair.
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J. C. Henson
Bethany
Okla
Lincoln Street
Fourteenth Avenue
Henson
Evangel T
United Spanish War Veterans Banquet in Amarillo Dedication
United Spanish War Veterans will take part in the Amarillo Veterans Administration Hospital dedication with a banquet at 5 30 Sunday afternoon. W D DeGrassi post commander of the Guy V Henry Camp says reservations are being received. State commander W F Burchard and Miss Mary Adele Miner will attend and address the dinner session. All Spanish American War veterans and auxiliary members are urged to reserve.
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United Spanish War Veterans
Amarillo Veterans Administration Hospital
W. D. DeGrassi
Guy V. Henry
DeGrassi
W. F. Burchard
Spanish-American War Veterans Organization
Mary Adele Miner
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Association
Amarillo
High School Seniors Embrace Kid Day Event at Polk Street
Amarillo High School seniors attend a kid day reception at Polk Street Methodist Church wearing Kid Day costumes. The event runs until 9 o'clock and invites all graduates to participate. The article notes historic reference to the spoils system being introduced in 1829 under Andrew Jackson.
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Amarillo High School
Polk Street Methodist Church
Andrew Jackson
Perryton Girl Wins Buffalo Lake Contest Title 1940
Miss Margaret Farnsworth of Perryton was named Miss Buffalo Lake 1940 among 30 contestants. Runner-up Orlena Farmer of Amarillo received a slack suit and shoes, with a sports handbag from Allen's Shoe Store. Opal Tedder of McLean placed third and earned two pairs of Rollins Runstop Hose from Bert Levy's Incorporated.
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Buffalo Lake
Margaret Farnsworth
Perryton
Farnsworth
Orlena Farmer
Amarrillo
Farmer
Franklin's
Allen's
Opal Tedder
McLean
Bert Levy
40 Pound Catfish Is Brought In By Ashcroft
Dewey Ashcroft, manager of the Silver Grill Cafeteria and Coffee Shop, hauled a 40 pound Opelousas catfish from Lake Kemp near Wichita Falls. The fish took an eight inch minnow bait on a throw line, fought hard, and was landed around 2 AM at Lake Diversion.
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Moby Dick
Dewey Ashcroft
Silver Grill
Lake Kemp
Wichita Falls
Lake Diversion
Mr. Ashcroft
Civil Service Exams For Hospital Announced
Civil service examinations for the Plumber Steamfitter at Amarillo Veterans Hospital were announced. Duties include repairing sterilizers, steam lines and other plumbing equipment. Salaries range from 1680 to 2040 dollars yearly. Applications due by May 16 to the U S Civil Service District in New Orleans.
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Amarillo Veterans Hospital
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Amarillo
Tenth
U. S. Civil Service District
Customhouse
New Orleans
Jones Bill May Be Held Out
Washington May 6 Opponents of the Jones Bill H R 8748 to revamp the Farm Credit Administration say the House Agriculture Committee has strength to prevent reporting the measure in its original form. Administrations forces and the Farmers Union push enactment while others oppose it. The committee favors keeping the present 3 4 percent interest on federal land bank loans for five years and redetermining the rate then to maintain a 1 1/2 percent margin between money cost and lending rate.
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Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Farmers’ Union
Federal Land Banks
Home Demonstration Club Council Meets in Potter County
A Potter County Home Demonstration Club Council meeting was held in the agent’s office with Miss Pauline Lokey presiding. Mrs. Mary T. Albright outlined WPA projects and invited all members to the WPA open house in May 2025. Attending clubs included Sunnyside River Road Thrifty Pleasant Valley Bushland Forest Hill Loyal Four F and others with numerous members named.
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Potter County
River Road
R. M. Rose
Earl J. Curry
T. F E. Bursey
Thrifty
J. H. Johnson
W. T. Willis
Jess Walter
Pleasant Valley
Luther Walton
Bushland
C. E. McPherson
J. W. Carver
G. L. Dudley
Forest Hill
J. D. Benton
Loyal
H. T. Brady
Albright
Lokey
E. B. Perryman
Postmaster Receives Marine Enlistment Blanks
Application blanks for eligible young men to enlist in the United States Marine Corps have been received by Postmaster W. D. DeGrassi. An increase in recruiting activity is expected during the summer months.
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United States Marine Corps
W. D. DeGrassi
Deaf Dog Gets Hearing Aid Hope In Dogville
In Fort Worth on May 6 U P reports Dogville dedication of a 10 by 10 foot city hall for unwanted mongrels. Mayor-director-porter W J Elkin presides as staff and volunteers search for a hearing aid device for Baby a deaf three year old Boston bull bitch promised to M S Locke of an oil firm.
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Fort Worth
U.P
Dogville
Boston
W. J
Pooch) Elkin
Elkin
Howard Fisher Wins State Extemporaneous Speaking Title
Amarillo High School speaker Howard Fisher won first place in the Texas Interscholastic League state finals in Austin. The win brings Amarillo within reach of permanent possession of the cup, needing three wins overall. Fisher plans to return for the next state contest but is ineligible next year due to the champions rule.
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Amarillo High School
Howard Fisher
Amarillo
Austin
J. J. Dice
Young Fisher
Georgian Acquitted of Appointment Sale Charges
Rep. B Frank Whelchel Democrat of Georgia was acquitted in federal court today on charges that he conspired to sell postal appointments. The jury had considered the case since 6 P M Saturday.
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Gainesville
Frank Whelchel
Georgia
Verdict given by District Judge Underwood at 8 45 A M frees co defendant Jones
The court freed H Grady Jones, co-defendant and alleged go between for a congressman in a job sales case, while the verdict was rendered to District Judge E Marvin Underwood at 8 45 A M.
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E. Marvin Underwood
Whelchel
H. Grady Jones
Burglar Steals $16.60 From Arcade Cafe Register
A burglar gained entry by climbing through a high alley window to the Arcade Cafe in Amarillo Building and took $16.60 from the cash register during the late night or early morning hours.
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Arcade Cafe
Amarillo
Reclassification of Students at Amarillo High School
Reclassification begins for the 1940 41 term at Amarillo High School with returning students sorted into new classes. Officials say the plan guides course demand and reduces confusion when the Fall term starts. News-Globe Want-Ads Get Results
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Amarillo High School
News-Globe
Camel Cigarette Ad Claims Slower Burn Benefits
Jimmie Kelly and thousands of smokers are cited praising Camel cigarettes for a slower burn. The copy argues slower burning reduces heat, adds mildness and coolness, enhances full rich flavor, and delivers more puffs per pack with longer-lasting enjoyment.
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Jimmie Kelly
Jimmie
Hampion
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