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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1939

Page

4

Extra Session Talk Persists In Texas Legislature

Gov. O Danie l urges a special session to consider a two per cent sales tax on tangible goods and public utilities with a 25 per cent crude tax rise to fund old age pensions and aid to dependent children. Legislators and opponents press concerns over a broad tax shift and pension funding. A court hearing on pension loan repayment is set for today in Travis County with questions over constitutionality. A lost wallet report and job notices fill local classifieds.

Austin W. Lee O'Daniel O'Daniel Joe Hill Henderson O’daniel Hill Travis Dallas

Dilletantettes Club Hosts Clever Backward Party in Amarillo

The Dilletantettes Club held a backward party at Mary Nell Gibson's home on Georgia Street. Guests wore backward clothes and entered via the back door, creating much merriment as they did everything in reverse. Attendees included Buddy Ratcliff J T Harris Sanford Edquist Johnny Sawyers Mark Taylor Jr Dick Sikes Jack Mothershead John Morgan Wayne Damier Billy Jake Nugent Ross Allen Newby and members Margaret Jane Zimpfer Norma Jean Walker Mary Neil Gipson Mary Ann Smith Alice Lee Gist Glenmar Snook Virginia Stack Virginia Moore Betty Jane Elliott Shirley Dale Jackson plus the hostess Mary Nell Gibson.

Dilletantettes Club Mary Nell Gibson Georgia Street Buddy Ratcliff J. T. Harris Sanford Edquist Johnny Sawyers Mark Taylor, Jr Dick Sikes Jack Mothershead John Morgan Wayne Danmier Billy Jake Nugent Ross Allen Newby Margaret Jane Zimpfer Norma Jean Walker Mary Neil Gipson Mary Ann Smith Alice Lee Gist Glenmar Snook Virginia Stack Virginia Moore Betty Jane Elliott Shirley Dale Jackson

Party Honors Mrs Wood at Cayton Home

A group of neighbors and friends hosted a party for Mrs Don Wood at Miss Greta Cayton’s home. pastel flowers blue candles and pink blue streamers decorated the room while Miss Jane Singleton and Mrs J C Weaver won contests. blue and pink cakes mints and spiced tea were served along with novel plate favors to guests including Mesdames Weaver Miller Cayton and Wood and Misses Carmen Ulm Jane Singleton Frances Singleton Lida Brown Eva Patching and others.

Greta Mae Cayton Sarah Miller Carroll Whiteside Don Wood Miss Cayton Jane Singleton J. C. Weaver Mesdames Roger Shook Ernest Miller Earl Cayton Brummett McClendon E P. Hallmark Grady Nobles C. T. Cline W. N. Thompson McClendon Lee Brown Rando Wester D. H. Wood Noble Fowlkes Claude Betson Barney Parker J. E Wood Merle Cayton H. L Jackson Carmen Ulm Frances Singleton Lida Brown Eva Patching Gertrude Elliker Mesdames Jewel Davis C. H. Ray E L Smith George Elo McClendon, Jr Clyde Holtzclaw Rhodes Irby D. C. Kinsey Maude Fletcher

River Road Sunday School Honors Atkins Family

River Road Sunday School honored Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Atkins and family at a party in the River Road School auditorium. Mrs. Margaret Morrow directed the musical program and Mrs. Eddie Mann oversaw contests. The Atkinses, new to town, were given an electric waffle iron as thanks for their community work. Refreshments served to 75 guests.

T. B. Atkins River Road Margaret Morrow Eddie Mann Atkins

Bridal shower honors Mrs. Russell Jarnagin at 412 South Williams

Mrs. Russell Jarnagin, formerly Peggle Osborn, was honored at a bridal shower hosted by her aunt Mrs. J McCall at 412 South Williams Street. Attendees included Mrs. W R Gamblin and many local residents.

Russell Jarnagin J. McCall South Williams Street Peggle Osborn Lee Osborn W. R. Gamblin T. L. McCullough Paul Harmon F. L. Settle Douglas Graham Closs Nix C. G. Wheeler, Jr Gary Victor Smith Tom Shell W. Shirley C. A. Oats, Jr J. R. Reeves G. M. Spearman W. N. Cretsinger O L. Campbell J. M. Settle H. W. Simpson O. L. Phillips R. L Fletcher Ralph Bennett L. Thomas Leroy Betty George Stidger Misses Gene Gray Thelma Warneke LaVern

Toney Maxine Salmon Honored With Birthday Party

Toney Maxine Salmon celebrated her fourth birthday Friday with a party at her parents home at 1501 West Nineteenth Avenue. Guests included Marion Sally Arker Ann Elizabeth Jordan Alice Cline and many others. The hostess was assisted by Mes dames J W Farley and F J Salmon.

Roney Maxine Salmon Max Salmon West Nineteenth Avenue Marion Sally Arker Ann Elizabeth Jordan Alice Cline Donna Jane Bolander Mary Jane George Carolina Vetesk Shirley Vetesk Joan McCormick Alice Jane Smythe Grady Ann Donnell Marion Buckley Ruth Schooling Shirley Lane Betsy Lackey Katherine Blackstone Jo Ann Chapman John Doherty Sally Ant. Brooks Thomas Warren Carroll Lane Collier Billy Bryant Johnny Daniels Bobby Schooling Sonny Buckley Jay Carver Mesdames J. W. Farley F. J. Salmon

Junior Harmony Club Meets Tonight at Shirley Danver Home

The Junior Harmony Club will meet at 8 o'clock tonight at the home of Shirley Danver, 313 Bu.

Junior Harmony Club Shirley Danver Buchanan Street North Buchanan Street

Amarillo Social Calendar Listings Show Evening Plans

The social calendar lists numerous Amarillo groups hosting meetings and events today. Sororities, clubs, and PTA groups meet at locations including the Amarillo Hotel, Federation Club Rooms, Carpenters Hall, and local schools with start times from 1 to 10 o'clock, featuring hostesses and speakers.

The Speakers Institute Federation Club Rooms

Fellowship Class Luncheon Planned at Central Presbyterian

The Fellowship Class of Central Presbyterian Church will host a luncheon at 12 oclock Wednesday in Fellowship Hall. Mesdames C. O. Hess M. C. Bradford and G. L. Mercer prepared an engaging program. Members and friends may reserve with Mrs Hess at 4465.

Central Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall C. O. Hess M. C. Bradford G. L. Mercer

Birthday Banquet and Dance for Mrs J M Davis Jr

Mrs Davis J M Jr is honored with a birthday banquet and dance at the Aviatrix Club hosted by Mesdames Elizabeth Lucas and Polly Powell. An autumn cake, Irish linen table setting, and a "Friendship" toast marked the event attended by Dr U S Roach, Dr William Ball, B F Riggs, and others.

Elizabeth Lucas Polly Powell J. M. Davis, Jr Aviatrix Club Ed Simpson

Las Amigas Club Meeting Scheduled Tuesday

Las Amigas Club will meet at 2:30 PM Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Bryan Collins, 1204 West Thirteenth Avenue.

Las Amigas Club Bryan Collins West Thirteenth Avenue

Help Wanted for Housework and Cooking

Help needed for housework and cooking. No laundry. Must stay full time, with days or nights off possible. Write with references in a letter of application. Room and board provided and wages paid. In care of Tack Mrs H.

Prospect Street

Young Brother Seeks Work As Family Faces Rent Strain

A 17 year old boy seeks employment to help support his hospitalised father his siblings and the family home. They are behind on rent and urgently need income to cover basic needs.

Tack

Household goods sought and found dog with owner

A notice seeks work for household goods including two mattresses and springs. Call 116 Buchanan Street rear for pickup. A white male bird dog with tag reads W. D. Anderson 730, found and awaiting claim.

Buchanan Street W. D. Anderson

District Fellowship Meeting At Bethel Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Church of God district fellowship gathers at Bethel Tabernacle 2308 West Fourth Avenue Tuesday at 10 30 a m. Rev J W May district superintendent presides with other ministers present. Elmer L Cutsinger is pastor. public invited.

Pentecostal Church of God Bethel Tabernacle West Fourth Avenue J. W. May Elmer L. Cutsinger

Italian Paper Declares Fascists Anti-Communist Stand

Il Corriere Padano editorial voices a firm anti Bolshevik stance with a rebuke to pro Soviet coverage. It denounces Bolsheviks as tragic clowns and professional frauds in a harsh assessment reflecting Fascist unity against communism.

Rome Tl Corriere Padano Italo Balbo Libya Soviet Russia Il Corriere

Jack Compton Sentenced to 99 Years for Amarillo Attack

Jack Compton was taken to the state penitentiary to serve a 99 year term after conviction by the 47th district court for a criminal attack on an Amarillo girl. The court imposed a sentence of not fewer than 5 nor more than 99 years under interminate sentence laws. motion for a new trial was withdrawn. Sheriff Adams and Deputy Landis escorted him to Huntsville.

Jack Compton Amarillo Compton 47Th District Court Bill Adams Gib Landis Huntsville Jack Vaughan

Good News Expected for Amarillo Chamber Meeting

Amarillo Chamber of Commerce directors anticipate encouraging reports as Carl Hinton arrives from Washington ahead of Friday’s meeting. Hinton chairs the Coronado celebration panel for 1940 and will attend a joint Arizona New Mexico Texas commission session with the federal celebration committee in Albuquerque October 15. Deskins Wells, Herbert Hilburn, L F Sheffy, and John McCerty also serve on the Texas committee.

Amarillo Chamer of Commerce Jim Florey C. of C Carl Hinton Washington Hinton Texas Commission Coronado Arizona

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carrie Dial Sixth Avenue Taylor Street Third Avenue Fillmore Street North West Second Avenue North Johnson Street Anderson Magnolia Filling Station Harrison North Tyler Street MRS Nora Mathews General Delivery North Arthur Street Mrs. Wood Crews Floyd Crews van Buren Street S. S. T. Club Idlewhile Tea Room Twentieth Avenue Jim Reese Carl Dunivan O. J. Massis George Cates D. L. Tarkington Nell Klopstein Margarite Watson H. D Dunivan Jack Royalty C. J. White J. Jenkins Reese Mrs. Tarkington Mrs. Jenkins Miss Klopstein Neil Toney Maxine Salmon WEE Pla Bridge Club Entertained Max Peters Wee Pla Bridge Club Amos Parker Co. J. Fitz B. W. Wilson Parker Mesdames B. J. Howard Stark Fitz W. H. Boydston Grover Taylor Bridge Club B. C. Garthwait Mad Clemmons Rug Cleaners Taylor Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Betty Elliott Monroe Street Cotiion Club Amarillo Hotel O'Clock AAUW Federation Club Estudiar Club Leona Ven Frcet Loleta van Shaw Jowell Lewis Weet Amarillo Christian Church Ima Wales Rusk Street A. O. Knox 8. E. Richards Carpenters’ Hall Gamma Kappa Gattuna Iota Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Panhandle Speech Arts Aassociation C.E. Crownover Polk Street Amarillo Country Club Mesdames Wales Needle Club Blackstone C. F. Randall Howard Trigg Glenwood P. T. A Mother Singers Guy Smith Harrison Street Potter County Federation of Women's Clubs P. E. O. Sisterhood George Erlandson Western Avenue la Costura Club Ben Henson Sunset Terace Wolflin P. T. A Northwest Texas Hospital Alumnae Association Lillian Castleberry Amarillo Music Teachers’ Association Blackstone Hotel Alice Landergin St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Bond Burgess Hayden Street Horace Mann P. T. A Children's Workers of the Methodist Churches of San Jacinto Methodist Church Roy Wood North East vet-Together Club R. A. Ford West Eleventh Avenue P. Hall Miracle Book Club North Taylor Street Bonita Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Amarillo Rebekah Lodge C.C.F. Hall Fundamental Bible Della Crittenden Pierce Street San Jacinto P. T. A Roy Andrews Stitch Rite Club B. B. Holland Consumers’ Group of the A.auw Georgia Short Crockett Street Business Women's Circle First Christian Woman's Council Dr. Shelton A. and M. Parents’ Club Federaition Club Rooms St. Anthony's Hospital Bushland Girls Brooks PTA St. Mary's Academy Robert Nelson Fred Debbrecht Ce J. Drury P. A Teena Humphrey Highland School Parent- Teacher Association J. W. Hill East Tenth Avenue W. S. Brown Cameron New Mexico Marilyn Lewis R. G. Lewis Tennessee Street R. B. Latham Ong Street J. B. Lewis Waynoka Okla Mrs. Davis Methodist Women's Missionary Society Church ST. Anthony's Dad White & Kirk Scranton, Pa John Schott Schott Panhandle Texas A. & M Capitol Hotel American Institute of Laundering Oliver-Eakle T. M. Montgomery D. W. Leach Mike Montgomery Optometrists Taitortet
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