Two DAR Chapters Meet for May Programs in Amarillo
Esther McCrory Chapter of the D A R held a luncheon at the Amarillo Country Club to close its 1938 39 season with hostesses Bynum McLean and McGregor The event featured readings by Charles McBee of Pampa and named new officers including Regent Bynum Vice Regent Boyce and others The Llano Estacado Chapter also met at the regent s home for its final gathering before Flag Day June 14.
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Esther McCrory
Daughters of the American Revolution
Amarillo Country Club
B. C. D. Bynum
B. C. McLean
F. H. McGregor
John S. Humphreys
Johanna Hill Roses
Bynum
William Boyce
McGregor
Addie Whitcomb
S. L. Kanouse
W. D. Hopkins
W. E. Oliver
Charles McBee
Pampa
West Texas State College
Canyon
Llano Estacado
E. H. Ashcraft
Taylor Street
Ashcraft
D. A. R. Delegates Hear War and Culture Reports
Miss Georgia Kirkman and Miss Annie McDonald attended a regent led session. Mrs Avery Turner, national D A R convention delegate, recounted the Washington session and excerpts from leaders like Harry Woodring Martin Dies Channing Pollock Walter Lippmann and J Edgar Hoover. Maude Fletcher spoke on American art with slides of Copely portraits. Tea for 20 members and two guests followed.
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Georgia Kirkman
Annie McDonald
Avery Turner
Washington, D. C
Secreary of War
Harry Woodring
Martin Dies
Texas
Channing Pollock
Walter Lippman
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Maude Fletcher
Amarillo
John Singleton Copely
John Lucey
Bristol
W. W. Rusk
Mrs. Harold Palmer Honored at Shower
A Monday afternoon shower at Mrs. Theo Crafton’s home honored Mrs. Harold Palmer. Attendees included Mrs. Willie Palmer, Mrs. Annie Palmer, Mrs. Irene Du Bose, Mrs. Glen Palmer, Mrs. Jimmie Palmer, and many others, with several friends sending gifts.
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Howard Palmer
Harold Palmer
Theo Crafton
Willie Palmer
FE. N. Lopez
Annie Palmer
R. L. Miller
Ozo Palmer
Irene DuBose
Clifford’ Royse
Charlie Brannon
R. W. Salmon
Roy Palmer
C. C. Elliff
C. Q. Herndon
Glen Palmer
Jimmie Palmer
Arthur Palmer
Lewis Beale
J B Russell Brought Here To Face Narcotic Charge
J B Russell arrived from the Oklahoma reformatory at Granite to face a three year Texas anti narcotic sentence. He previously received a suspended sentence here but Oklahoma revoked it after a felony larceny conviction. He was returned here to serve his term.
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J. B. Russell
Oklahoma
Immigrants Complete Naturalization In Federal Court
More than 20 immigrants from about six countries took the oath of allegiance in federal court this afternoon, becoming naturalized American citizens. The ceremony marked the completion of the naturalization process for new citizens from diverse nations.
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United States
Santa Fe Carloadings Week of May 6 1939 Rise Over 1938
The Santa Fe System reported 20 103 carloadings for the week ending May 6 1939, up from 18 350 the prior year. Receipts from connections reached 5 919 versus 4 857 in 1938, totaling 26 022 cars moved compared with 23 207 a year earlier. The preceding week saw 24 602 cars handled.
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Santa FE
Italy urges use of Italian drugs for self sufficiency
Foreign Exchange Minister Felice Guarnieri calls on Italian druggists to rely on Italian drugs and products as part of a self sufficiency program and promote export development of medicines.
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Italy
Rome
U.P
Foreign Exchange
Felice Guarnieri
Flax Seed Imports Meet U.S. Demand in 1938 Shortfall
The United States uses about 25 million bushels of flax seed annually, but in 1938 produced only 8,171,000 bushels, forcing imports to cover the gap.
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United States
Royal visit toast sparks gaffe during Danish pair’s Denver stop
AP recounts the visit of Prince Frederik and Princess Ingrid of Denmark to Denver. Guests toasted the King of Iceland and Denmark, prompting some guests to gulp water or pretend while others drank. A Brush Colorado mishap saw a train crew misread signals and fail to move the locomotive for the royal party, causing a brief delay before the couple retreated to the rear platform.
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Prince Frederik
Princess Ingrid of Denmark
Denver
Brush, Colo
Prince Frederick
Salt Lake City
Edith Nourse Rogers Holds Key Role in Neutrality Talks
Edith Nourse Rogers of Massachusetts, the lone woman on the House foreign affairs committee, advocates neutrality measures aimed at keeping the United States out of war. She backs a national cancer institute and federal aid to state anti cancer efforts, emphasizing public health as essential to employment and prosperity.
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Washington
Nana
Sam
Edith Nourse Rogers
Congress
Massachusetts
House
America
Capitol Hill
Rogers
New House
New England
John Jacobs Rogers
France
Tufts
Bates Colleges
Red Cross
Harding
Coolidge
Hoover
American Foreign Service
Foreign Affairs
World War Veterans’ Legislation Committee
Civil Service Committee
Cal Coolidge
Woman’s Service Mindset Reflected in Reply
The passage portrays a woman who would choose service and helping others above all else. Her reply suggests a sincere commitment to being of use and a readiness to act if given the chance.
Elmer Sowder Elected President of AHS Band Parents
Elmer Sowder was elected president of the Amarillo High School Band Parents Association at the year end meeting. Other officers include R I Beaman first vice president Mrs H A Gilmore second vice president Mrs J H Brown third vice president Mrs P D Berthelot secretary and Glen Nutt treasurer. Trustees named were P D Berthelot and J C McCausland. A cooked foods sale was planned for Saturday with sale location to be announced.
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Elmer Sowder
Amarillo
Band Parents Association
Last Chance To See Bozo The Believe It Or Not Dog
Bozo the Believe It Or Not dog makes a final public appearance in Amarillo at Cullum Motor Company used car lot 620 Tyler Street. He performs an 8:30 PM mind reading act while promoting Cullum’s Hudson built cars and displays prices upon spectator selection. Sponsored by Cullum Motor Company distributors and Mann’s Bakery boasted free Bozo photos at local stores.
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Bozo
Ripley
Amiarillo
Cullum Motor Company
Tyler Street
Amarillo
Mann's Bakery
Mann’s Bakery
Mann
Kiwanis Club
Hospital Care Is The Best Care This Week
This editorial advertisement extols hospital care highlighting safety, expert attention, quiet efficiency, calm doctors and sympathetic nurses, clean beds and linen, order, and peace. It urges accepting hospitalization when advised, framing it as a broader life perspective. It marks the 15th installment in a Tuesday series.
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John Rowland
H. C. Prince
Lee Bivins
R. D. Kirk
Ida Elliott
J. F. Manning
Chad Elliot
J. C. Paschall
J. J. Boulware
Charles Austin
Jack Ellis
Zoe Allen
J. W. Puckett
Earl Bennett
Rothmoor
THE
Polk
Laura Wheeler
Amarillo Ginbe
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Needlecraft Service, Inc
Great Britain
Chrystabel Leighton-Porter
London
Nadinola Crean
U. S
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Ralph Carr
Iceland
Denmark
West
Princess Ingrid
Roosevelt
Uncle Sam
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Facy
Roger
Western Light and Supply Corp
New York City
TOMB
Holman Max Or Drug Co
Pei
Lucien Lelong
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