Miss Bobby Lynn Johnson Given Teal Before Trinity University
Miss Bobby Lynn Johnson daughter of Mrs Margaret Johnson 1615 Jackson was honored with a tea before leaving for Trinity University in San Antonio where she studies voice. Guests greeted by Mrs Johnson and Miss Amelia Kohler offered corsages while Miss Mary Sue Steuber collected guest book signatures. The lace table featured red rose buds on a reflector with white tapers. Misses Mary Phillips and Doris Highley served punch and rose embellished confections as about thirty guests dropped in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Lynn Johnson
Margaret Johnson
Jackson
Trinity University
San Antonio
Mrs. Johnson
Amelia Kohler
Mary Sue Steuber
Soap Making Topic Discussed by Pleasant Valley Club
The Pleasant Valley Home Demonstration Club met at 330 River Drive with Mrs J H Johnson presiding. Miss Pauline Lokey spoke on soap making noting essentials of correct proportion temperature and stirring. Attendees included Mrs I F E Osborne Mrs P C Pollard Mrs F E L Gibson and others. next meeting set for 2 PM September 26 at Mrs Jess Walters home 125 Rose Drive.
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Pleasant Valley
J. H. Johnson
River Drive
W. T. Willis
Pauline Lokey
First Day Observance Highlights Crowning Queen Event
The opening schedule includes crowning the queen at 9 pm on Saturday, then Jesus Flores reading the Mexican Declaration of Independence at 10 55 pm, followed by Father Rodriguez explaining its meaning. A mayoral representative opens the program, with Mexican and American patriotic songs by a young women’s group and orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father R. Rodriguez
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Jesus Flores
Father Rodriguez
Joe A. Jenkins
Amarillo
Cadet Wives Club Votes to Continue Activities
In a Monday meeting at the USO Auditorium the Cadet Wives group unanimously agreed to carry on its activities. Mrs. Filsie Plunkett was chosen as president succeeding Mrs. Joe Cunningham, with Miss Jane Darland pledging USO support. The next gathering will visit the Y W C A for a roller skating party where skates are provided and remaining officers will be elected.
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USO
Filsie Plunkett
Joe Cunningham
Jane Darland
Social calendar and picnic list for Amarillo area
Tonight events include Jam Jar party at the YWCA 301 Lincoln 730. Also preview photos at Amarillo International Salon of Photography Municipal Auditorium arts and crafts room. Saturday offers mixed bridge at Amarillo Country Club 830 and a city championship match play for women. The Sun picnic by Security Benefit Association in San Jacinto Park includes a watermelon feast.
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Amarillo
Municipal Auditorium
Security Benefit Association
San Jacinto Park
Pacific Veteran Anderson Returns to Civil Life
William J. Anderson of Amarillo, shipfitter, received honorable discharge at Naval Repair Base New Orleans after 36 months overseas. He served on Pensacola and Boston, fought at Guadalcanal Midway Santa Cruz Solomons Marshall Gilbert Isles New Guinea Philippines Okinawa pre invasion bombardments. Son of Mr and Mrs J B Anderson of 632 Fillmore.
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William J. Anderson
Amarillo
Naval
New Orleans
Anderson
Pacific
U.S.S. Pensacola
U.S .4
Boston
Guadalcanal
Midway
Santa Cruz
Solomons
Pensacola
Pearl Harbor
Marshall and
Gilbert Isles
China Seas
New Guinea
Philippines
Okinawa
Tokyo
Navy
Santa Fe
J. B. Anderson
Fillmore
City and County Featured In Sheriffs Magazine
Amarillo and Potter County are highlighted in the current issue of the Sheriff's Association of Texas magazine. The cover features the Potter County Courthouse, praised as one of the most imposing in Texas. Amarillo history from 1887 to today is recounted with photographs of law enforcement and city scenes throughout the issue.
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Amarillo
Potter County
Sheriff's Association of Texas
Texas
Sheriff's Department
State Highway Patrol
Diesels Replace Steam on Schenectady Line
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad reports eight Alco G E diesel electric engines replacing 17 steam locomotives near Schenectady New York have boosted freight ton mileage by 33 percent since service began less than a year ago.
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Schenectady
N. Y
WUP
Alco G. E
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Independence Day Mexico Celebration in Amarillo
A two day program by Amarillo Mexicans honors Mexico’s 135th independence anniversary. It runs Saturday and Sunday at Our Lady of Guadalupe School on Houston Street. The event recalls El Grito proclaimed by Miguel Hidalgo and supports a fundraising effort.
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Amarillo
Mexico
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Houston
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Hidalgo
Parish sponsors two day celebration invite public
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish sponsors a two day celebration. The public is invited to attend.
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Zien
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
Charley Lambie Reports Good Corn Yield on Farm
Charley Lambie asserts that hybrid corn with irrigation yields will be excellent. He grows 35 to 40 acres of DeKalb Yellow hybrid corn and expects 60 plus bushels per acre. Ears are unusually large and grain big. The crop was grown on his farm south of the city and irrigated thoroughly before tassel.
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Charley Lambie
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Mary Phillips
Doris Highley
Emma Aduna
Refugio Cuevas
Irving Tél
Zenith
Cadet Wives Club
Marvella
Miracle Market
Sunkist
Rob Delft Tae
Armour's
Coffee Folger's
Parkay
Chuck
Kleen-Ezy
Lincoln
Glenwood PT Association
Emcare Hall
Seventh and Taylor
Amarillo Country Club
Amarillo Public Library
USC
C. A
Sheriffs Magazine
Lydia E. Pinkham
Independence
A Polk
Mary Adell Miner
Home Town News
Water CO
Ol’ Vernon Sez
Oriental Cleaners
Vernon Hancock
Buchanan
West
Tennessee
John W. Darby
God
Cliff Janak
Margaret Harris Henry
Charmode Corsetry
Joan Clarke
Miss Clarke
Charmode
Gss
England
America
Arnholz
Arnholz Coffee Company
West 6Th Ave
Amarillo, Texas
Harrison
Charmade
SEARS
Department
10Th
Polk, Amarillo
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