Gable’s Oregon Years Before Fame Find in Theater
Clark Gable recalls five weeks with Fritz in rainy Oregon woods and a move to a logging road job near Brighton. He faces low wages at Silver Falls Timber, a dry Thanksgiving, and a shift to Portland where a $16 weekly lineman job begins his path toward acting and a break with The Oregonian ad department. He meets Miss Josephine Dillon at a Little Theater before his ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Gable
Fritz
Oregon Woods
Haloff Creek
Brighton
Doerfler Farm
Silverton
Portland
Silver Falls Timber Company
Ole Pedersen
Cottage Hotel
Charity Scott
The
Oregonian
Josephine Dillon
A Tale of Early Showbiz Love and Struggles
The memoir fragment follows a struggling couple in 1924 seeking stability in theater. The bride Miss Dillon, an experienced performer and war worker alumna, helps her husband join the Forest Taylor Stock Company. They marry December 13, 1924, and pursue work in scripts, lessons, and small gigs amid sparse earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dillon
Forest Taylor Stock Company
Mattino
Italy
Los Angeles
H. E. Meadows
Josephine
Palmer Photoplay Corporation
Red Carnation Lodge Plans District Meeting In Oklahoma
Red Carnation Lodge No. 345 gears up for the Southwest District meeting of the Ladies Society to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. A special Thursday session at the T O O F Hall set Christmas baskets and charity plans with Mrs Imogene Pace leading. International grand president Agnes G Strong will visit. Carmen Dyche of Albuquerque to supervise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Society
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Red Carnation Lodge
T. O. O. F. Hall
Board of Relief
Imogene Pace
Gladys Andrews
Ora Sandlin
Pace
Agnes G. Strong
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Colorado
Carmen Dyche
Albuquerque
Junior Home Interest Club Hears Talk by Mrs Ballard
The Junior Home Interest Club met at 3195 Harrison Street with Mrs. W R Ballard as guest speaker and president of the Senior Club. The program included Federated Club Women notes, a lesson on Points for a Charming Hostess, and a post meeting shower for Mrs Boxwell and Mrs Drew Crossett Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ballard
Junior Home Interest Club
Farr Blankinship
Harrison Street
Ballard
Senior Home Interest Club
Hal Yoder
Federated Club
Ivan Boxwell
Boxwell
Drew Crossett, Jr
Blankinship
Mesdames Ha Yoder
G. Tabor Keeling
Crossett
J. C. Weaver
Harry Sims
Berard Hargrave
Richard Gibbons
Weldon Howell
John 8. Gilkerson
BE. FE
Mima
J. OC
Weaver
Fillmore Street
M. O. L. Class to Host Covered Dish Luncheon
The Mol. class of the First Baptist Church will hold a covered dish luncheon at the church Friday at 12:18 PM local time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. OO. L
First Baptist Church
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings Tonight
A long list of evening gatherings appears, with multiple groups postponing or holding events at churches, clubs, and schools in Amarillo. Notable entries include Girl Scout Leaders Club, Open Forum Club at 1613 Harrison Street, Las Amigas Needie Club, and various P T A and Dephi society activities.
John Ruskin To Be Discussed By Gamma Delphians
Gamma Chapter of the Delphian Society will hold a lesson on John Ruskin at the Amarillo Hotel Friday night at 7 30. Miss Marjorie Downie will lead and topics include An Only Son, Riches Without Wealth, Maternal Influence of Artistic Interests, The Moral Basis of Art, The Moral Basis of Architecture, and The Moral Basis of Society with multiple presenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ruskin
Gamma Delphians
Gamma
The
Delphian Society
Amarillo Hotel
H. C. Adams
W. A. Zischang
Elizabeth Booth
M. F Taylor
Horace Dyer
Ruth Stine
W. C. Gilbert
J. J. Fenn
Faye Gordon
Caroline Wilcox
Fannie Roberts
John Cavin
Esther Carlan Honored at Pleasant Valley Surprise Party
A surprise birthday event for Mrs. Esther Garlan was hosted at her Pleasant Valley home by Mrs. T A Webb and Mrs. Frank Webb. Attendees included Denzil White, Melvin Jones, Foster Peterson, N H Webb, Bebe Harmon, Frank Webb, H G Rove, Paul Ruby and son, and others from Wichita Falls and Wichita Palla. Children Gary, Betty Lou, Clydie, and June Webb attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Garlan
Pleasant Valley
T. A. Webb
Frank Webb
Messrs
Mesdames Denzil White
Melvin Jones
Foster Peterson
N. H. Wedb
T. A Webb
Bebe Harmon
H. G. Rove
Paul Ruby and Son
Lioyd
Wichita Falls
Jim Gibbins
FF. Webb
Herman Ruby
Walter
Wichita Palla
B.C. Carlan
Henry Brown
Darrell Webb
Robert Harmon
Gary
Betty Lou
Clydie
June Webb
Auxiliary to Honor State President at Dinner
Guy V. Henry Auxiliary will honor Julia T. Mueller state president of the United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary at a dinner at the Blackstone Coffee Shop Tuesday at 7. Reservations via Patsy Bruce 4364. Mueller visits auxiliaries with secretary Orchard and will be met by Mary Adelle Miner in Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia T. Mueller
Temple State
United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary
Blackstone
Patsy Bruce
Guy ¥. Henry
Mualler
Auxaries
Mre Orchard
Mary Adelle Miner
Amarile
Junior Marmory Club Postpones Evening Meeting
The Junior Marmory Club announces postponement of the meeting planned for this evening to next Monday. Mrs W Feee of 33 North Bucharan Street will host the rescheduled gathering at 7 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marmory Club
W. Feee
North Bucharan
O'Clhoek
Mrs Vincent to Hostess for Junior Study Club
The Junior Child Study Club will meet at the home of Mr Jack R Vincent on Mass Ong Btreet Friday afternoon at 2 20 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack R. Vincent
Mass
Wednesday Noon Luncheon Club Postponed for Thanksgiving
The Wednes day Noon Luncheon Club meeting is postponed due to Thanksgiving. Last week’s gathering featured Mrs. W. P. Henry with decor of bronze and yellow chrysanthemums. Attendees included Mes dames T. H. Rodgers W. S. Birge George Weaver Edgar Hudspeth Gilbert Odell W. P. Crandall R. B. Groves H Cc. Lysle Sadie Odell Margaret Doty Claud Parks and W. E Poncelot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Henry
T. H. Rodgers
W. S. Birge
George Weaver
Edgar Hudspeth
Gilbert Odell
W. P. Crandall
R. B. Groves
H Cc. Lysle
Sadie Odell
Margaret Doty
Claud Parks
W. E Poncelot
Tuesday Study Club Event at Mrs Keeling Home
The Tuesday Study Club meets Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs J M Keeling with Mrs G H Maroney as assistant hostess. A Thanksgiving program will be given by Mesdames R A Kennedy G H Maroney and H A Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Keeling
G. H. Maroney
R. A. Kennedy
H. A. Shaw
Clerks Auxiliary Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Keith Jr
Mrs C W Keith Jr will host a covered dish luncheon for the Ladies Auxiliary of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks. The meeting starts at 11 o clock. wives of all clerks are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Federation of Post Office Clerks
Mra
C. W. Meith, Jr
Lipscomb Street
C. W. Keith, Jr
Methodist Circle Birthday Dinner at Polk Street Church
Circle No. 1 of Polk Street Methodist Church will host a covered dish luncheon and birthday party Wednesday at 12 30 at Mrs F M Mc Laughlin 1711 Taylor Street. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Street Methodist Church
F. M. McLaughlin
Tayior Street
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting and Luncheon at IOOF Hall
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will hold a business meeting and covered dish luncheon tomorrow. The session begins at 10 o clock at the IOOF Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
1. C. O. F. Hall
Brotherhood of Railroad
Circle Four host covered-dish luncheon at noon
Circle No 4 of the First Christian Church holds a covered dish luncheon Wednesday at 12 30 hosted by Mrs H A Shaw at 606 Sunset Terrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Christian Church
Ochkek
H. A. Shaw
Sunset Terrace
Needle Club Meets at Mrs Everett L Smith Home
El Martes Needle Club will gather at 2:20 PM Tuesday at the residence of Mrs Everett L Smith on La Pillmore Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Martes
Needle Club
Everett L. Smith
la Pillmore Street
Men should stop pressuring wives one way or the other
The piece argues married women will resist being kept at home by challenging arguments. It suggests men use psychology to instill fear, urge contentment with home life, and show how wives may feel obliged to support a husband. It notes working women often doubt their path and urges not to egg them on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA Service, Inc
Helium for Humanity highlighted by Rotarian Magazine
The November Rotarian features an article by George W. Gray on helium and the government plant at Amarillo. The piece argues helium as a health aid and includes a photograph of the Amarillo facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rotarian
Rotary International
Amarillo
George W. Gray
Helium For Humanity
Banker Archery Champion Bert Heisler Tops Four State Meet
Bert Heisler, president of a bank, wins a four state archery championship in Springfield Missouri after releasing 600 arrows. The title marks eight years since a casual bow shot started his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verden
Okla
U.P
Bert Heisler
Springfield
Florida cigar-wrapper tobacco crop 규모
The Florida cigar-wrapper tobacco crop is a $1,500,000 annual industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Deli and Clothes Pattern Request From Amarilla Globe
Christmas craft pattern from 1919 offers a doll with yarn curls lace pantalettes and a dimity dress. Send ten cents for the FATTERN NUMBER pattern and include your name and address to the Amarilla Globe Needlecraft Dept at 82 Eighth Avenue New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarilla Globe
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Amarillo Man Heads Burlington Veterans Association
Sam Lewis of Amarillo an Amarillo engineer was elected president of the Burlington Veterans Association. He succeeds J. W. Mode of Amarillo. The election followed a largely attended meeting in Childress Saturday night. Mrs. Sam Lewis was elected secretary treasurer of the association auxiliary.
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Sam Lewis
Amarillo
Burlington Veterans Association
J. W. Mode
Childress
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Aids Nervous Women
Trust time proven Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound a general tonic for women. Built to calm nerves and ease distress from functional disorders. Over 60 years of use and over a million testimonials claim its benefits and life improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
Pinkham
Amarillo Stockman and Farmer Dies in Local Hospital
Bert Allman 65, Amarillo stockman and farmer, died at a local hospital. Survived by son E. E. Allman of Channing, mother Frances Allman of Petersburg, three brothers W. R. Hereford, E. M. Fresno, C. L. Petersburg, and sister Hattie Cash Floydada. Funeral 2:30 p.m. at Carr's Chapel Cemetery, Petersburg area. Burial at Carr's Chapel Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Allman
Amarillo
E. E. Allman
Channing
Frances Allman
Petersburg
W. R
Hereford E. M
Fresno
Cal
C. L
Hattie Cash
Floydada
Presbyterian Church
Carr’s Chapel
N. 5
Griggs and Sons
Carr's Chapel
Antiseptic-Germicidal Ointment for Skin Irritations
Black and White Ointment relieves itching burning soreness from eczema acne pimples and external skin irritation. Parasiticidal in simple ringworm and minor parasitic skin irritations. use with Black and White Skin Soap.
Apple Pattern 4981 Aprons by Anne Adams
Anne Adams pattern 4981 offers two apron versions with apple motif designs and heart shaped neck option. features include big pockets, braid or ruffle trims, durable straps, sizes small to large, yardage details and price 15 cents per pattern with optional combined order pricing. mail to Amaril Globe Pattern Dept New York for copies and book combo offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Amaril Globe
Pattern Department
17Th St
New York
N. Y
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North American Newspaper Alliance
Gable
Joan Crawford
Myrna Loy
Ceed
Jallopy
Hollywood
Edward Everett Horton
Broad
Mrs. Ballard
Penetro
Eos
Speakers Institute
Cameron Beck
Girl Scout Leaders Club
Central Presbyterian Church
Junior Harmony Club
Amarillo Country Club
Open Forum Club
George Parr
Needie Art Club
J. J. Day
West Fourteenth Avenue
Roy Curtis
Belleview Street
Needie Club
Sam Orr
Hayden Street
Las Amigas Needie Club
E. E. Boxwell
Hughes Street
Fundamental Bible
Della Crittenden
Pierce Street
Central Junior High School
Martha
Clyde Williams
Line Avenue
Palo Duro
Federation Club
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Junior American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Home Craft Club
P. Eb.o
George J. Erlandson
Western Avenue
Friendship Club
H. M. Tutt
L'Aiguillee Club
W. H. Woodlief
Sixteenth Avenue
Amarillo Pedigree Roller
Canary Bird Club
Mra. H. C. Harrison
West
Tenth Avenue
Cirela
W. R. Erwin
Forest Hill
Summit PF. T. A
United Spanish War Veterans
Atx
Biar
Julia Muller
Blackstone Coffee
Brady Club
J. M. Keelvan
Marten Needie Club
Marjorie Downie
Esther Carlan
Guy V. Henry
Tuntor Harmony Club
Mrs. Vincent
Methodist Circle
Auniliary
Circle
Martes Club
Mery
Rotarian Magazine
Meyers
Laura Wheeler
Burlington Veterans
St. Anthony's Hospital
Murray
J. M. Murray
Rock Island
Harris
Graham
California
Purasnow
Great Northern
Armour 'S Milk
Folger's
Hershey
P&g
Eatmor
Great West
Doren
Mize
Armours
Butier
URES
N. Fillmore
W S. St
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