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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1940

Page

3

Radio Council Speaker Hurt In Accident En Route Here

Radio Council on Children's Programs vice chairman Mrs. Lewis and her daughter were bruised when their car overturned near Tucumcari en route to Amarillo. She heads a coast to coast survey in 150 cities of 44 states to improve youth radio programs and will share findings with local stations and the council.

Amarillo Mra Dorothy ‘Lewis New York City Tucumcari J. B. Griges Potter County Federation Potter County Federation of Women’s Clubs Lewis Radio Council For Children's Programs

Bright Spots in Amarillo Society This Week

Social notices span weddings planned in coming days at Central Presbyterian and other venues in Amarillo. Notables travel to New York for visits with friends and club activities include toy drive doll dressing for Christmas at Polk Street Methodist Co-Workers.

Red Carnation Lodge Hosts Turkey Dinner and Initiation

About 75 members and husbands attended a turkey dinner given by Red Carnation Lodge. Mrs. Ernest Massey presided as toastmistress and Ralph Bennett played piano during the noon hour. The lodge held special business, welcomed new members, and initiated a class. Plans ere made for a Christmas Pollyanna party December 13 at the I. O. O. F. Hall with an officer election at 2 PM. Gifts will benefit the Children’s Home and disabled railroad men.

Red Carnation Lodge Ernest Massey Ralph Bennett Grand Lodge Osa Archibald Della Robertson I. O. O. F. Hall Bill Daugherty Harry Devine

Luncheon and Dinner Meetings Postponed by Methodists

Due to the electricity outage at Polk Street Methodist Church the Woman's Society of Christian Service luncheon is postponed tomorrow. The society will meet at 2 PM Wednesday in the church parlor for business and study. The Wesleyan Service Guild dinner planned for Wednesday night is also postponed.

Polk Street Methodist Church Woman’s Society of Christian Service Wesleyan Service Guild

Vera Sallee Williams Concert Postponed

The Vera Sallee Williams concert in the Amarillo College auditorium is postponed. Mrs C M Holt president of the Philharmonic Club says the show will be rescheduled later this week.

Vera Sallee Williams Amarillo College C M. Holt Philharmonic Club

Sandie Mothers Club Plans Meeting at Amarillo Country Club

The Sandie Mothers' Club will meet at 2 30 oclock Wednesday afternoon at the Amarillo Country Club. Mrs. John K Boyce will be hostess.

Sandie Mothers’ Club Country Club Amarillo Country Club John K. Boyce

Thanksgiving Dinner Plans Halted by Uncertain Weather

The family Thanksgiving dinner planned by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs was interrupted by uncertain weather conditions. Members had anticipated a communal meal and fellowship, but safety concerns postponed the event.

Odd Fellows Rebekahs

Potter County Home Demonstration Club Market Cancelled

The Potter County Home Demonstration Club Market scheduled for Wednesday morning has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Local organizers notified participants and urged them to watch for rescheduled date announcements.

Potter County

Bonnie Jean King Birthday Party At Home

Bonnie Jean King was honored with a birthday party at her home 704 Cleveland Street hosted by her mother Mrs G R King. Attendees included Cordelia Harris Wanza Young Gerald Ray Orton Dona Lou Devre Betty Jo Jones and others with several mothers present. ST ANDREW S AUXILIARY MEETS AT PARISH HOUSE Tomorrow a regular meeting of St Andrew s Episcopal Auxiliary is scheduled for 2 30 Wednesday afternoon at the Parish House.

Bonnie Jean King Cleveland Street G. R King Cordelia Jane Harris Wanza Lee Young Gerald Ray Orton Dona Lou Devre Betty Jo Jones Baby Jones Denton Harrell Rena B. Urton Fresent Mesdames Loyd Urton Lee Jones Harmon Young Edwin Urton Walter Deere S. L. Harris Bill Harrell ST. Andrews MEPIS St. Andrew's Eplecoy Sue McAdoo Samuel Rutledge Wichita Falls Doris Shore West Eleventh Avenue Roberne Wilson Misses Wilson Rubydell Steel Louise Russell Ruth Bolton Betty Scott Joan Edwards Frances Chesshir Helen Deckard Mesdames Dick Derby J. M. Huntsman Robert Wilson W. H. McAdoo, Jr Roy Cline, Jr R. H. Ray William Tanner Hubert Jackson Neta Scratchins Margaret Shore

Meeting of Church Women Postponed in Amarillo

The Amarillo Council of Church Women postpones this morning's meeting to today December 6.

Church Women The Amarillo Council of Church Women Tday Dev

Minstrel Planned by River Road PTA for Friday Night

The River Road PTA sponsors a negro minstrel in the school auditorium at 7 30 Friday night. Proceeds aid child welfare and rehabilitation work. A negro cast from Darktown Strutters Ball group performs with Hines Music Studio students donating services under Kathryn Hines direction. Public invited.

River Road Parent-Teacher Association Darktown Strutters Hines Music Studio Kathryn Hines

ORC Auxiliary Luncheon Details Red Cross Sewing Session

The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors held a Friday luncheon in the Southwestern Public Service Company Club Room. Guests included Mesdames Wen Shaw, Wood, Kelly, Mathews, McClure, Moore, Morris, Sager, Taylor, Dale, Druin, Ridner, O'Bryant, Crotty, Best, Veatch, Taylor, Standish, West, Judd, Dillard, Sanders, Eubanks, Bumpus, Daley, Jennings and Hartsell. Jack Hartsell won the door prize. Mrs West had the high bridge score and Mrs Moore the second. Members stayed to sew for the Red Cross. home sewing continued as well. Hostesses were Mesdames Dale, Crotty, Druin and Ridner.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Order of Railway Conductors Southwestern Public Service Company Club Mesdames W. N. Wen Shaw C. V. Wood Jack Kelly C. E. Mathews W. D. McClure John Moore A. J. Morris H. R. Sager E. L. Taylor W. D. Dale Tobe Druin Floyd Ridner E. D. O'Bryant I. M. Crotty Lillian Best L. Veatch H. R. Taylor W. H. Standish D. C. West I. M. Judd J. D. Dillard Gene Sanders J. F. Eubanks B. B. Bumpus W. J. Daley Curtis Jennings Jack Hartsell Red Cross Mesdames Dale, Crotty, Druin Ridner

Brushing Your Childs Hair Is Best Care

Alicia Hart advises nightly brushing for a child’s hair and recommends weekly shampooing with sun drying. She notes use of a clean brush and towel, teaches home curling or pinning, and warns against premature perms in children unless the parent can finish the look themselves.

Alicia Hartner

Mercolized Wax Cream Beauty Reveal Promises

A promotion for Mercolized Wax Cream claims it removes dull skin to unveil lighter tones. It describes active ingredients that flake away old surface skin and mention Saxolite Astringent tightening. A beauty mask is also advertised as soothing and refreshing.

Postponed Polk Street Luncheon After Hair Dryer Comment

The Polk Street Methodist Trulove Class delayed today's luncheon meeting due to weather and a humorous incident about sitting under a hair dryer. The note mentions concerns about discomfort for a child and the impracticality of the plan.

Polk Street Methodist Trulove

Common Sense About Constipation From Kelloggs All Bran

A health note explains constipation is often caused by lack of dietary bulk from refined foods. It recommends Kellogg's All-Bran for breakfast, plus ample water, and joining the Regulars. It advises consulting a physician for chronic cases.

Kellogg’s Kelloga’s Battle Creek

Bomb Scare Shuts Boston Navy Yard In 12 Hour Search

Boston police and U S marines searched thousands of job bound civilians at the navy yard gates after a reported plot to bomb the yard. Officials later said the tip came from a man with mental health issues and found no explosive device.

Boston Boston Navy Yard U. S Navy Berhard Graham Navy Yard South End

Man Uses Municipal Power Knowledge In Suicide

Los Angeles dispatch says Deputy Sheriff E B Hatcher reported Andrew J Kenn leveraged eighteen years of experience with the Municipal Bureau of Power and Light to kill himself. The revelation followed details about Kenn’s actions and background.

Los Angeles E. B. Hatcher Andrew J. Kenn Municipal Bureau of Power and Light Hatcher Sumner Power

Hitler Letting Duce Go Alone

Berlin hints Italy may pursue its own military path against the Greek British Allies. The piece weighs risks for Mussolini and Hitler if Bulgaria Yugoslavia or Turkey stay neutral and questions Rome's chance to recover after Greek advances. It notes potential traps for Greek forces and concerns over oil resources and axis cohesion.

Berlin Italy Hitler Balkans Mussolini Greece Tokyo Bulgaria Yugoslavia Turkey Hungary Rumania Slovakia Rome Germany Albania Britain Mediterranean

Power pole sighting linked to Konn incident

A witness told police he saw Konn climb a power pole and straddle the highest cross bar while holding a wire in each hand. Konn's survivors include five children. Immigration into Hawaii, except for citizens from the American mainland, has virtually ceased.

Stander Konn Hawaii

Prize Winners List for Admiration Contest

First prize of $3000 awarded to Mrs. Douglas Allen of Beaumont Texas with address 4140 Congress. Second prize $40 to Mrs. Raymond Bootes of Durant Oklahoma. Third prize $20 to Mrs. Arthur Stehling of Fredericksburg Texas. The next twenty prizes of $2 each awarded to multiple entrants across Texas, Oklahoma, and nearby states with various addresses and partial names listed.

Douglas Allen Congress Beaumont Tex Raymond Bootes W. Evergreen Durant Okla Arthur Stehling P.O. Box Fredericksburg Lilliar Ae Corpus Chr EL Parrott Aly Goodn Rosene Texida High St. Paul Sidney St North Liewellyn Stairgerfield Tex Mathieu North 1St Raton Georgetown Wesley Pounds Sylvan Tex Powers Schroeder Lamar Paris Stephenson Aransas Irs Frederick Fort Worth Tex Firs Y C. Thweatt Lovelady Tex Coulenburg ABC Ay Henderson Corpus Christi Piggly Wiggly Waco Medlock Roscoe Sanger Bros Dallas J. Weingarten, Inc Houston Temple Wao Met Nan Daingerfield City Market & Grocery N. Mex West Main Uvalde Ie Way Texport & Frantzen Palestine Park's Almeda Ash Shreveport Lashaw Lovelady Clters Mercantile Company Schulenburg

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