Lois Smith bridal shower and luncheon in Amarillo
Miss Lois Smith bride elect of Frank Conway was honored at a breakfast and personal shower hosted by Mrs. E. E. Scott at 710 B Fairmont Street with red white and blue decorations and gifts. A luncheon by Mrs. L. E. Mason followed the weekend compliment with attendees listed from the local community.
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Lois Smith
Frank Conway
E. E. Scott
Fairmont Street
Scott
Gene Winyard
Mesdames J.S. Fischer
K. M. ‘Travis
Smith
Nobles
Joyce Harrison and Lloyd Betson Wed in Riverside Ceremony
Miss Joyce Elaine Harrison of Buena Park wed Lloyd C. Betson of Manhattan Beach in a Riverside home ceremony led by Dr. A L T Ewert. The wedding featured a palms mantel, music by Mrs. Harrison, and a reception at Mrs. Ervin's home. Betson, an engineer for North American Aviation, and Harrison, a Pullerton High School graduate, plan a short wedding trip.
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Joyce Elaine Harrison
Buena Park
Calif
Lloyd C. Betson
Manhattan Beach
Claude Betson
Ong Street
Riverside
Anna Ervin
A. L. T. Ewert
Alan Harrison
Wagner
Mrs. Ervin
John B. Babb Is Claimed by Death
West Texas pioneer John H. Babb died at his Post home at 2 a.m. at age 92. He lived 72 years in the region and previously resided in Floyd County before moving to Garza County about 50 years ago. His daughter Mrs Evelyn Boyd, Globe News society editor, and her husband Sherry Boyd left for funeral arrangements, which are incomplete.
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West Texas
Post
Babb
Evelyn Boyd
Globe News Society
Floyd County
Garza County
Boyd
Sherry
Sue Kuykendall Recites Cuttings From Famous Plays Tonight
Miss Sue Kuykendall presents a varied program of cuttings from famous plays in a recital tonight at 8 in the Federation Club Rooms. Presented by her teacher Oma Link Rowley, she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kuykendall of 1116 Florida Street and has four years of dramatic study and Little Theater experience. She is a Amarillo High School graduate and plans to enter Stephens College to study with Maud Adams.
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Sue Kuykendall
Federation Club
Oma Link Rowley
Miss Kuykendall
John Kuykendall
Florida Street
Amarillo
Stephens College
Maud Adams
Women’s Club Opens Season With Mrs E W Hardin Meeting
The Womans Club will open its season with a meeting at the home of Mrs. E. W. Hardin, 1298 Harrison Street, at 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon.
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The
Womans Club
E. W. Hardin
Harrison Street
Rainbow Officers Installed in Amarillo Assembly
Officers of Amarillo Assembly No 19 Order of Rainbow for Girls were installed in the Masonic Hall at 5044 Taylor Street. New officers include Worthy Advisor Virginia Vogel and Kathryn Vogel as Grand Installing Marshall, with a large slate of named officers and committee members. The event featured decorations, presentations of service bars, a duet, and punch service.
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Fidelity
Betty Cooper
Peggy Coffee
Jean Ellis
Merle Coble
la Verne Wilmeth
Confidential Observer
Mary Frances Russell
Outer Observer
Joyce Hamic
Betty Phipps
Ethel Collins
Patty Jo Marshall
Jane Everline
Alyce Jean Elden
Beverly Welch
Bonnie Hisson
Kathryn Shaw
Norma Jean Roth
Betty
Homer Tuttle
Merle Jo Coble
la Nelle Ledbetter
A. Petersen
Stevenson at Demo Helm Steers Texas Party
Governor Coke Stevenson wins the Democratic bid for Texas party leadership as about 2,500 delegates meet at Gregory Gym on the University of Texas campus. The retiring committee canvassed Aug 22 runoff results, backing Stevenson, with O'Daniel remaining on the general election ballot.
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Austin
Texas
Coke R. Stevenson
Gregory Gymnasium
University of Texas
U. S
Senate
W. Lee O'Daniel
James V. Allred
O'Daniel
John Lee Smith
Harold Beck
Jesse James
W. Gregory Hatcher
Beauford H. Jester
Pierce Brooks
Stevenson
E. B. Germany
Dallas
O’daniel
Pantex Employees Host Monthly Dance at Crystal Ballroom
Pantex Ordnance Plant workers and guests enjoyed a buffet supper and dance in the Crystal Ballroom of the Herring Hotel Friday. A monthly dance plan was proposed by a committee led by E. C. Gillock with H. C. Blackburn Emily Tucker John Wiggins Madeline Offutt and G. W. Buckgab er. The first event was sponsored by the recreation committee formerly run by Al Herd and George Robertson, with future duties assigned to the permanent dance committee.
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Pantex Ordnance Plant
Crystal Ballroom
Herring Hotel
E. C. Gillock
H. C. Blackburn
Emily Tucker
John Wiggins
Madeline Offutt
G. W. Buckgaber
Women Drivers Begin War Work At Pantex Plant
Pantex Ordnance Plant launches a trial period where single women aged 20 to 35 will chauffeur sedans ambulances and food trucks within the reservation. Selection emphasizes character and driving skill. If successful, women may replace men drivers pending permanent policy. No current applications are being accepted.
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Certain-feed Products Corporation
Pantex
Ordnance Plant
Cuba and United States Sign War Agreement
Cuba and the United States signed a military and naval accord coordinating special wartime measures. Details were withheld for military security.
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Cuba
United States
Washington
Nazi High Command Lists Russian Losses
Berlin dispatch reports German High Command released figures listing 46 Red Army divisions and 93 brigades as smashed in fighting from May 1 to Aug. 31. The count reflects reported Soviet losses during the period.
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Berlin
P—Dnb
Malta's Pilots Down Three Foes
RAF fighters destroyed a German bomber and an Italian fighter and a flying boat in air combats. There was no enemy activity over Malta in the past 24 hours.
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Valletta
Malta
Schools Start Work Week Amarillo Public Schools
The Amarillo Public Schools opened the first full week of the 1942 43 term with higher enrollment. First day tabulations show 954 more students than last year, with Friday and today adding further increases. A principals’ meeting tomorrow will review the enrollment by class and staffing may be expanded to ease crowding.
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Amarillo
Mrs. Mary Ellen Downs Dies in Amarillo Hospital
Mrs. Mary Ellen Downs 87, longtime Amarillo resident, died yesterday at 3 pm. She lived with daughter Mrs. L. F. Lanham at 2619 Hayden St. Funeral at 2:30 pm in Griggs Chapel. Burial with her husband in Independence, Missouri. Survivors include Arthur Downs of Aberdeen Washington, siblings in Kansas City, and grandchildren Maxine and Kenneth Lanham.
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Mary Ellen Downs
L. F. Lanham
Downs
Amarillo
Hayden Street
Griggs Chapel
R. C. Snodgrass
First Christian Church
Santa Fe
Independence
Lanham
Arthur Downs
Aberdeen
Wash
A. N. Gossett
Martin Gossett
John Robertson
Kansas City
Maxine
Kenneth Lanham
Motor Corps Meeting Tonight at Red Cross HQ
Members of the Red Cross Motor Corps will meet at 8 o clock this evening at headquarters located at 10th Avenue and Tyler Street. All members are urged to wear uniform. Elevator operation lessons are planned for tonight. The text also notes a dessert item, a custard served with beans in Mexico.
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Red Cross Motor Corps
10Th Avenue
Tyler Street
Stars Over America tour boosts war bond sales at Paramount
Hollywood adds star Bob Stack to the Stars Over America set for September 16. War bond sales rise as bonds include a free ticket to the all star show featuring Janet Gaynor Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. Tickets available at local theaters with limited seating.
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Hollywood
Eagle Squadron
Amarillo
King
Hollywood Stars
America
Panhandle
Dixie Dice
Carlton Scales
Sons of the West
Red Cross Trains Nurses for Home Health
The American Red Cross aims to train one woman per household in home nursing along with nurses aides and first aid programs to boost health standards and epidemics readiness. September classes have started with sessions on Mondays and Thursdays 7 00 to 9 00 P M led by Miss Joan Dailey and on Tuesdays and Fridays 9 30 to 11 00 A M and 2 00 to 4 00 P M led by Mrs John Parr.
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American Red Cross
United States
Joan Dailey
John Parr
Evening Nursing Classes in Chapter House
Miss Bobbie Mead leads sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:00 PM with instructors all graduate nurses. Classes meet in the Chapter House at 125 West Tenth Avenue. The only expense is the cost of the textbook.
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Jean Vetesh Wright
Bobbie Mead
West Tenth Avenue
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