Open house honors visiting couple in San Francisco
Chief Radio Officer and Mrs Carl Jonkers were feted at an open house hosted by Dr and Mrs FEF Rowley in San Francisco. The Jonkers are visiting in the city at Mrs Jonkers mother’s home. Attendees included Lt and Mrs Paul Yannelle and many local residents. The event featured a lace cloth punch table with roses and oranges.
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Carl Jonkers
San Francisco
Cal
Fef
Rowley
Crockett
Jonkers
R. J. Allen
Cheyenne
Netherlands
Merchant Navy
Paul Yannelle
Max Neal
Don Clark
Social Calendar Highlights Tonight and Tuesday Activities
Tonight features commencement exercises at San Javito School and events at Sigma Alpha Epsilon Federation Club Rooms and other venues. Tuesday lists numerous club meetings, sewing classes, luncheons, and an Opera performance by Amarillo College choir at 8:30 p.m. with multiple PTAs and YWCA activities throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Javito School
Sigma Alpha’ Epsilon
Federation Club
Opera
Amarillo College Choir
Amarillo College
Separate Zone for Austria Occupation Plan Reported
Paris May 28 Allies consider a four power Vienna council with Gen Mark W Clark as American rep to govern Austria as a distinct nation. The move follows the Big Three agreement to recreate Austria and support a strong government with less stringent occupation terms.
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Paris
Austria
Mark W. Clark
Vienna
Paula Hitler speaks on her brother's politics and plans
Paula Hitler, Hitler’s sister, told American occupation authorities in Berchtesgaden that Adolf might have become a competent architect but made a mess in politics. She noted little family ties with him and recalled his May 1941 birthday message and a bacon gift.
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Berchtesgaden
Hitler
Paula
Fuehrer
Vienna
Berlin
Bavaria
Spain Refuses Extradition of Belgian Quisling Degrelle
Reports from Brussels indicate Spain refused to extradite Belgian quisling Ifon Degrelle. Officials silent, but it was believed the Franco government sent a decision in the case. Degrelle fled to Spain as Germany collapsed.
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Brussels
Spain
Ifon Degrelle
Quisling
Degreelle
Germany
Mrs Murphy Given Tea Before Move to Wichita
Mrs Ray Murphy was honored with a tea hosted by Mrs F Ray Ebersole at 1000 West Tenth. Co hosts were Mrs Fritz Cowan and Mrs T C Cayton. Guests included many local friends as Murphy prepares to relocate to Wichita Kansas.
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Ray Murphy
F. Ray Ebersole
1000 West Tenth
Fritz Cowan
T. C. Cayton
Ebersole
Murphy
Wichita
Kaw
Cowan
Cayton
F. G. Ackerman
Mrs Lawson Honored At Amarillo Open House Party
Mr and Mrs John D Lawson hosted an open house at 134 Wayside Drive to honor Mrs John D Lawson Jr visiting from New York City. Decor included seasonal flowers with Miss Anna Ruth Lawson guest book and Cadet Eugene Twigley serving tea. Attending guests included Connie Underwood Margaret Stone Ann Claire Brannen and Mesdames Earl Hatchett John Kayser Earl Christian and R N Dowell of Jacksonville Fla.
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John D. Lawson
Lawson
Wayside Drive
John D. Lawson, Jr
New York City
Amarillo
Anna Ruth Lawson
Eugene Twigley
Connie Underwood
Margaret Stone
Ann Claire Brannen
Earl Hatchett
John Kayser
Earl Christian
R. N. Dowell
Jacksonville
Fla
Miss Virginia Lee Baker Elected to Managers Board
Miss Virginia Lee Baker of 3418 Hayden has been elected auditor on the Hotel Ezra Cornell board of managers. She also is chosen treasurer for Pi Beta Phi sorority for the coming year.
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Virginia Lee Baker
A. N. Baker
Hayden
Ezra Cornell
Miss Baker
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Waste Paper Replaces Wood Pulp in Production Process
A report notes that waste paper is used directly as a substitute for wood pulp in the production process. The change aims to utilize recycled materials and could impact material costs and efficiency.
Mrs Shelford Honored By Alathean Club Coffee
The Alathean Club of First Baptist hosts a Tuesday morning reception for Mrs Carl Shelford from 10 to 11 30 at 2010 Polk the home of Mrs A D Foreman Jr in Amarillo The event marks her return to Ridgewood New Jersey after her husband was stationed at Amarillo Airfield The church nursery will be open.
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Alathean Club
First Baptist Church
Carl Shelford
A. D. Foreman
Polk
Shelford
Ridgewood
N. J
Amarillo Airfield
First execution for theft of military weapons reported
In Kumming China on May 28 a thief was executed for possession of an American automatic pistol stolen from a transport plane. He was led through Palanquin with trumpeters sounding and then shot with an American rifle before 1,500 spectators.
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Kumming
China
Palanquin
B 29 Superfortress speeds and armament updated
The Air Technical Service Command at Wright Field released updated B 29 data with top speed over 350 mph and range about 3 600 miles. New figures also note a bomb load up to ten tons and tail armament increased to 12 guns with four in tails and upper forward turret. Crew rises to eleven.
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Washington
Japan
Army
Air Technical Service Command
Wright Field
Ohio
Oliver P. Echols
The
Air Forces
Pickles as Main Dish at King John Feast in 13th Century
A historical note reports that during the 13th century Famous Feast of King John pickles were served as a main dish. The anecdote highlights medieval culinary customs and royal banquet practices.
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John
Oyster Industry Dominates National Sea Crops
The oyster is cited as the nation's most valuable sea crop with an average annual yield now about 90 million pounds, highlighting its economic importance and steady production.
Leaves for Returning GIs Promised Education Support
Twenty three Texas Company employees in Amarillo serving in the armed forces will be eligible for special leaves of absence after they return. W.S.S. Rodgers, chairman of the...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Company
Amarillo
W.S.S. Rodgers
Mexiana Medicated Powder Backed For Skin Relief
A 40 year family favorite Mexsana medicated powder relieves itching burning and stinging from minor skin troubles and diaper rash. It is marketed as a low cost soothing remedy suitable for babies and general irritation.
Board Offers Leaves and Loans for GI Bill Education
The Texas Company board said leaves of absence will be granted to employees seeking GI Bill education opportunities. Financial loans will be provided where GI Bill funds fall short. The text also notes that the largest sea animals are whales.
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The
Texas Company
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Charles Thompson
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Danish Refugees Home
Copenhagen
Sweden
Malmo
B&m Cleaners
Drs
DRS. Cradit & Vice
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Amarillo Ice Co
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Leta Crudgington
Myers Music Mart
Tyler
Elizabeth C. Powell
Carolina
Officers Wives Club
Red Cross
A. A. A. F. Avenue D
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Cott. W. Chad
Red Cross Chapter House
Ladies In Waiting Club
R. W. Jones
USC
Amarillo Rebekah Lodge
I. C. O. F. Hall
O'Clock
Business and Professional Women's Club
Capitol Hotel
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Khiva Temple
Trulove
Polk Street Methodist Church
Needle Club
Ed Hardin
Harrison
Paul Shelford
Y. W. C. Neeing
Council of Social Agencies
Sanborn Parent-Teacher Association
Glenwood School Parent-Teacher Association
Roberta Williams
Amarillo Music Teachers Association
Musical’ Arts Conservatory
Grace FE
Hamilton
P. E. O. Sisterhood
P. E. O. Council
R. A. Burnett
Sunset Terrace
St Andrew's Altar Guild
Charles Kefefr
Guisling DeGrelle
Mrs. Murphy
Mrs. Lawson
W.C. Allison
Mrs. Shelford
Gels
White & Kirk
Bloyd V. Studer
American United Life Insurance Company
Amarillo Bldg
Texas
Marie Earle
Herbert
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Lydia
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Benty
Mary Adell Miner
A Polk
the Panhandle
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