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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1942

Page

2

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.

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.

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.

John H. Babb 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.

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.

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.

Amarillo 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jean Vetesh Wright Bobbie Mead West Tenth Avenue

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New Mexico Northwest Texas Hospital Alumnae Association Nurses Home Glenwood Parent-Teacher Association Bonita Order of the Eastern Star Taylor Street Service Wives Club Capitol Hotel Miracle Book Club North Taler Street Margaret Jung First Baptist W. M R. B. Wingate Julian Blvd Amarillo Hotel Open Clab George Parr Federation Club Rooms First Baptist W. M Lilly Handley F. C. Quarles Hayden Minnie Berry Frank Warren Polk Street Neale Young B. M. Daniels Palo Duro Street Amelia Diaz C. L. Akers Kear Aguillard L. W. Ryans Fillmore Street Minnie Mellroy George Vinyard Monroe Street Pauline Cammack J. P. LeNeveu Carolina Street Itusko Saito T. E. Harlan Hattie Stallings San Jacinto Park R. H. Ray Elsie Clor W. 8. Nolan van Buren Street Mildred Matthews F. W. Mize Nineteenth Avenue J. E. McClurkin Kathleen Maddox Ellwood Park Palo Duro Order of Rainbow For Girls Masonic Hall Happy Hour Sewing Club Ernest Thrasher First Christian Woman's Council Ralph Foltz East Thirteenth Avenue Chas, Smith 18Th Avenue Roy Hannah John Farrell Lipscombs Street H. A. Asbury Frances Cornelius Washington Street J. B. Briscoe Crockett Street H. Boozer West Fourteenth Avenue C. B Howard Lynch W. F. Robinson George Pidcoke Cheyenne Terrace Jack Wyatt Jackson Street Billy Woods M. Anthony J. E. Meade Madison Street A. O. Thomas W. E. Colley W. J. Flesher Frank Overturf Irvin Peffrey W. M. Leachman H. R. Kerbow Jay Laverty B. F. Bennett David Brown Bonham Street Jolly 12 Club Amos Isaacs Woman's Council of Central Presbyterian Church Helen Nevins J. H. Herbert Clara Hepburn H. C. Charness Lipscomb Street Sara Seward Earl Smith J. C. Hudson Hughes Street Amanda McFarland R. F. Dryden J.E. Davis Frances Goodrich I. H. Davies Anne Summer Ann Nassau J. H. Harmon West Amarillo Little Flower Mission Guild of Sacred Heart Cathedral R. B. Brands West Sixteenth Avenue Woman's Auxiliary St. Andrew's Episcopal Church T. R. Cross Buchanan Street J. C. Arden San Jacinto Methodist Ws California Pullerton High School Amarillo High School University of Colorado W. H. Hurst Betson North American Aviation Corporation Inglewood John B. Babb Cal U.P Ollie Hammond Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Drs. Cradit & Vick Oliver- Eakle Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital and Clinic 10Th & Jefferson Elizabeth Arden White & Kirk Woman's Club First National Bank Rainbow Tolzien Gulbransen Mason-Hamlin Motor Corps Mexico Adkisson Hatchery 4Th Ave Jack King Municipal Auditorium Red Cross Optometrist le Kd Blackburn Blackburn ‘Bros
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