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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1930
Page
6
The new school building is equipped with desks comptometers typewriters and all necessary equipment. The opening assembly is scheduled for tomorrow at 9 30 in the morning. A special program has been arranged and the public is invited to attend.
Mrs. Howard Trigg, superintendent, says the Domestic Science department will be the best in the fair's history with many entries and inquiries about dried vegetables cottage cheese and lard. Open to non professionals. entries due by Thursday September 19 at 5 PM. Foods must be in quart jars or pint jars and labeled.
Mrs. Frank Howard and Mrs. W. W. Bromley hosted a Double X Bridge party at 4002 Polk Street last evening entertaining club members and husbands. Golden glow decor and yellow-themed tallies framed the modernistic setting with Mr. George Polly and Mr. Edgar Hudspeth among top winners and Mrs. W. A. Lee earning consolation honors.
The Young People's Christian Endeavor of the First Christian Church plans a Friday evening picnic. Social committee arranged activities and invites all members to meet at the church at 6 o'clock. Cars will transport attendees to the picnic site, with girls bringing lunches for two and boys providing transportation.
A luncheon forms the first meeting of the American Association of University Women Saturday at 12 o clock sharp in the Woman's Club rooms. Reservations to Mrs J L Collins 22390. For further information call Mrs Collins or Miss Cleo Brad ey 4941.
Members of the Margaret Wills Parent Teachers Association will meet Monday afternoon at 3 o clock in the school building. As this is the first meeting of the school year, all members are urged to attend.
The Catholic Daughters of America are urged to attend a called meeting at the Parish House tomorrow evening at 7:50. Important business is to be transacted and all members are requested to attend.
The Junior Child Study Club will hold its first meeting of the year tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. C. D. Kirkpatrick, 2414 Washington Street. Yearbooks will be distributed and the year's work discussed in detail.
Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Bomar of Borger announce the engagement of their daughter Vida to Richard Vawter of this city. Mr. Vawter is connected with Fink Lea Jewelry Store. Wedding date not yet announced.
A cor respondent recommends using a muffled alarm set an hour after putting children to bed. Three and four year olds are told they may sleep or not but must stay quietly in bed until the alarm rings. The method often helps them fall asleep and rest peacefully.
Interior decorator Pauline Duff argues playrooms and bedrooms serve different needs. The playroom should spark imagination with morning sun and ample seating, while bedrooms stay calm for rest. If space is limited a sunroom or attic can host play activities, or use screens and curtains to separate functions when rooms share one space.
Dr Mandie Sherman director of the Washington Child Research Center summarizes a recent experiment on day dreaming in children. Findings indicate that fantasy is beneficial when it relates to play and changes but not when fixation occurs, suggesting moderated day dreaming supports imagination without harming rest or study.
Mr and Mrs Frank Adams and their son Wilbur Ross have returned to Austin after visiting Mrs J H Buckner at 817 Russell Street. Miss Harriet Palmer and Miss Eleanor Gist depart for Norman Oklahoma to attend the University of Oklahoma this year. Mrs G N Hailey hosts Miss Alpha Campbell of Fort Worth at 1212 West Eleventh Avenue. Mrs Emma E Barth returns home from Topeka after treatment at Security Benefit Hospital.
STILLWATER. No girl need let lack of funds dampen schooling. Oklahoma A. & M. College advises a conservative wardrobe with coats, dresses, sweaters, shoes, hats, and underwear to fit a freshman year. Emphasizes practical, complete attire over few expensive outfits.
Dr and Mrs Roy L Snodgrass and children Florence Roy and Bradley honored at a reception last evening hosted by Mrs Lee Bivins 1000 Polk Street. Snodgrass recently moved from Enid Oklahoma to assume duties at First Christian Church. About 100 guests attended as church officials and area families greeted the new pastor and family.
Hereford breeding cattle owned by W. Mit Largent and Son of Merkel Texas arrive at Tri State Exposition grounds for the fair opening September 22. The Sargents have two decades of state and national show experience and Willlie Joe Largent will oversee the herd. Other entrants include Ken Caryl Colorado Springs W D Corley Jr Harrisdale Farms Fort Worth and more, competing for 5000 in beef cattle cash prizes with many slated for the American Royal.
Paul Reeve, pilot, died when his plane nosedived in fog about a mile and a half southwest of Davey Nebraska at 8 am today. He was alone and reportedly flying from Salina Kansas to Omaha.
Henderson Texas Sept 11 A 70 year old farmer George Rouland dropped dead shortly after receiving $1000 lease money for his farm He lived twelve miles north of Henderson The death follows the receipt of the lease funds in a quiet rural area with no immediate cause reported.
Nine Junior College freshmen sought as officers with Amarillo Junior College aiming for 200 freshmen for the 1930 term. Enrollments reached 191 yesterday with total late enrollment at 263. eight seven graduates from Amarillo High’s 1930 class. Construction of classrooms and wing improvements at Municipal Auditorium continue. Business administration department space is being expanded to meet demand.
In Atlanta Harris was renominated for a third term as U S Senator. Richard B Russell Jr and George H Carswell fought a tight race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination with Harris decisively defeating former Governor John M Slayton by county unit votes 394 to 4 across 153 counties while Harris led in the popular vote 34 885 to 28 880.
An ad extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a quick, harmless cure for excess stomach acid after meals. It claims a spoonful in water neutralizes acids many times its volume and relieves symptoms within five minutes, urging readers to choose the genuine product.
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