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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1931

Page

3

Quilt Will Tell Story of State for Posterity

Mrs. William H. Murray hosted more than 48 pioneer Oklahoma women at the governor's mansion for an old time Quilting Bee. They will sew blocks symbolizing Oklahoma history into a 13 by 6 grid quilt bound for the state historic building. The oldest attendee, Mrs. Margaret Benjamin, aged 92, celebrated her birthday during the event.

J. W. Mitchell United Press Oklahoma City Okla William H. Murray Oklahoma Margaret Benjamin Edmond Oklo Temple Houston Woodward Sam Houston Mary Harkins Tishomingo Frances Mead Bloomfield, Ill Murray

Quilting Bee Planned by Grandmothers Across State

A group of grandmothers organized a quilting bee inviting all 44 state senators to contribute a quilt block from their districts. Governor Murray declined, citing too much competition and a busy schedule ahead of his gubernatorial campaign.

Murray

Chief May to Attend West Texas Chamber Session

Police Chief W R McDowell will likely spend a day or so in Lubbock this week at the invitation of John W Lemond head of the city public safety bureau. He will join Amarillo police chief and other department members invited by Lemond for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention.

W. R. McDowell Lubbock John W. Lemond Bureau of Public Safety Amarillo West Texas Chamber of Commerce Lemond Police Department

Athlete's Foot Infection Stopped by New Discovery

A New York laboratory reports Absorbine Jr. kills the germ tinea trichophyton behind athlete's foot. The antiseptic is recommended for feet after wet-surface exposure, with adults advised to use it twice daily. Available from druggists for $1.25, F Young Inc Springfield Mass.

America New York F. Young, Inc Springfield Mass

Court House Records and Local Transactions Snapshot

A roundup of court filings and property transfers lists Arthur Clark to P F Stewart in Morningside, $335. George H Walker to P J Lewis in Mirror, $0. multiple deeds for Morningside and Beverly Gardens. car registrations and dealer notes from Nash County and Plains Chevrolet Co.. building permits in Randall and for S W Public Service Co. a contract for an 11 650 foot bridge across the Zambezi River in Africa, noted as the second longest of its type.

Arthur Clark P. F. Stewart Morningside George H. Walker P. J. Lewis Mirror Zambezi River Africa

Woman loses 17 pounds in four weeks with Kruschen Salts

A 1929 letter from Mrs. Fred Barringer of Lewistown Montana describes starting Kruschen Salts to lose weight. She drops from 256 to 239 pounds in four weeks, reports feeling better, and notes reduced food intake. The ad promotes an 85 cent four week bottle and a money back guarantee at Fox Drug Co and City Drug Stores.

Fred Barringer Lewistown Morttana America Kruschen Fox Drug Co City Drug Stores Post Office Drug Co

Black Mask to Put on Plays for M Kinley

Three one act plays staged by the Black Mask Players at McKinley School Auditorium to benefit the Parent Teacher Association. The Memento from an O Henry story provides serious moments with Regene Weatherby Grace Rye and Ridgeway Zelley in the cast. One Must Eat features Evelyn Walker Earl Strandburg Verlon Twaddell Mrs Weatherby and Mr Zelley. Curses What a Night! is a burlesque with Mrs Grace Rye Mr Zelley Miss Walker Mr Strandburg and Mr Twaddell. Mr Zelley directs.

Black Mask Players McKinley School O. Henry Regene Weatherby Grace Rye Ridgeway Zelley Evelyn Walker Earl Strandburg Verlon Twaddell Mrs. Weatherby Mr. Zelley Miss Walker Mr. Strandburg Mr. Twaddell

Illinois League of Women Voters Defends Ballots

The Illinois League of Women Voters urged vigilance to protect ballot integrity and ensure clear, fair casting processes amid ongoing voting discussions.

The Illinois League of Women Voters

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