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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1934
Page
3
Writer Olive Roberts Barton argues concentration comes from early training in a calm, distraction free environment. She notes children must learn to ignore noise, cultivate a personal study space, and sustain mental effort, so work remains uninterrupted by external temptations.
Mrs Henry Whitley entertained with a morning coffee at her home 105-B Prospect Street honoring Mrs Nolan Walter and Miss Helen Hockenhull of Santa Fe daughters of the governor of New Mexico. The rooms were decorated with cut flowers and a lace table centerpiece with lighted tapers. Mrs Floyd Dyer presided at the coffee service. The guest list included Mesdames Raymond Andrews W M Sutton John Oates Elmer Miller Ralph Matkin Herschel Thomanson Jene Klein Bud Jacobson John Winters Floyd Dyer Jenkins Schurmanhorn Elbert Ashley of Clovis and Misses Lucille Sheers Mary Katharine Hendrick and the honor guests.
Margaret Gibbs was elected president of the River Road 4 H Club at a Wednesday meeting in the school building. Other officers include Mary Royal as vice president Jewel Roper as secretary Mary Clark as reporter Ellen Hall as song leader and Mrs E Hall as sponsor The club earned more blue ribbons this year than in prior years.
Members of the Beryl Needle Club gathered at Mrs. Carl Larsen’s Pleasant Valley home for an all day meeting and covered dish luncheon. Sewing and conversation provided entertainment with guests Mrs. D. T. Blackburn and Miss Gladys Williams and members listed. A theater party is planned for next Tuesday with a gathering at Mrs. TI. V. Smith’s home at 1 o'clock.
Sanborn and Pleasant Valley Parent-Teacher Associations hold open houses in their school facilities at 8 and 7 30 p m respectively. Woodman Circle and First Christian Church host meetings and waffles and a youth event follow at 5 30 to 8 p m. Mozart Society anniversary at 8 30 p m on Saturday at 1222 Harrison Street. Amarillo Country Club hosts a regular dance from 9 to 12. Potter County Library hosts a story hour at 10 with Junior American Legion Auxiliary at 3 and Kathryn Burnett recital at 7 30 at 1600 Tyler Street.
Interesting talks on Mexico were presented at the Junior Woman's Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Mack Nobles at 1009 Monroe Street on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Gerald Blackburn presided. Mrs. M. K. Collie spoke on Art and Archaeology and Mrs. Joe Dooley described Mexico City. A salad course was served to a long list of club members and guests.
Sanborn School Parent-Teacher Association invites all community patrons to an open house tonight at 8 in the school auditorium. The program features Rev W W Riley, William Curtis, Geraldine Bosworth, Sanborn Girls Choral Club, Harmonica Band numbers, and a talk on local P T A aims. Refreshments to follow in the cafeteria.
The Linger Longer Bridge Club was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. King Tuesday evening. Prizes went to Mrs. Edward Watson and W. V. Miller. Refreshments served to W. V. Miller, Edward Watson, J. O. Dumas, G. W. Croom, R. M. Gillette, L. B. King and Newman Miller. Mrs. Dumas will host at 1314 West Sixteenth Avenue next Wednesday at 8 o'clock.
ERIE Pa September 28 Two suspects in the slaying of 11 year old Lillian Gallaher in Detroit were arrested by Erie police George Crooks 42 and Mrs P Crooks 29 found in a shack on Eries outskirts after an unidentified black man came to the police station and accused them. The Gallaher girl was found Wednesday in a trunk in a Detroit apartment deserted days earlier by a trap drummer and his wife.
Railroad Commissioner E. O. Thompson left Austin for Washington to attend Interstate Commerce Commission hearings on proposed freight rate increases. The requests total about 170 million dollars and would affect nearly all commodities except cotton, rice, and citrus. Hearings begin October 1 with subsequent sessions planned in several states including Texas.
Prof. Edgar Parsons director of the Amarillo College of Music band department will provide special music for the T Newton Hill Bible Class Sunday. Miss Doris Shaw assists at piano. The class meets in the First Christian Church stone unit at 711 Taylor Street at 9 40. H A Shaw and Miss Shaw lead singing while Judge W E Gee and Dr Roy Snodgrass teach the lesson.
Joe Palmer, condemned for killing Major Crowson, appealed to the court of criminal appeals in Austin on September 2. The case centers on Palmer's death sentence and legal grounds for appeal.
J W Daugherty a Brueville farmer died in a Waco hospital from a head wound after being found on the highway near his farm. A bullet entered his mouth and exited the back of his head. he never regained consciousness.
Anne Adams pattern notices describe two skirt and blouse styles ideal for any year. Pattern 2035 offers a diagonal front with pleats and is available in waist sizes 24 to 32. Pattern 2006 uses slim gores with sizes 26 to 34. Prices: 15 cents each pattern, 30 cents for both, plus 15 cents for the pattern book. Send orders to The Amarillo Globe Pattern Department in New York City.
The Dun & Bradstreet weekly trade survey notes a slight interruption to the fall upturn in retail distribution, with September strong in some branches and October expected to expand. Rainy weather and summer warmth hindered gains, wholesale markets cooled, and demand for groceries eased as stockpiles grew. Durable goods await clearer development.
A telegram urging the U S Department of the Interior to submit evidence of East Texas oil violations to the federal grand jury at Tyler was presented today before Secretary Harold L Ickes in Washington.
Government investigators continue pursuit of top criminals linked to the Lindbergh case. Agents from the Justice Department work with New York and New Jersey police to chase figures such as George Baby Face Nelson John Hamilton Charles Pretty Boy Floyd and the Barker brothers tied to the Bremer kidnapping.
Germany leads global camphor manufacture, with Italy and France following. The report highlights Germany's dominant output and suggests continued industry growth across Europe.
From Featus Missouri nurse Anna LaPlante writes that Black-Draught is a practical laxative she recommends to patients. She says it relieved constipation headaches and a dull feeling after a few doses leaving her feeling fine.
Washington reports that J. J. Thomas acting governor of the Federal Reserve Board rejected a Chicago claim by Walter Lichtenstein secretary of the Federal Advisory Council that the council told the board real recovery awaited a return to the gold standard. Thomas said the topics of stabilization monetary experimentation or inflation were not discussed in joint sessions and that an impending council statement on these subjects was not yet received.
Europe records its highest birthrate in Jugoslavia with 35 births per 1,000 people, signaling a notably high fertility level in the region. The figure underscores demographic contrasts across Europe and potential social implications for future population trends.
Final play in the first division of the Amarillo Texas Bridge League tournament will be made tonight at 7 30 o clock in the Herring Hotel. A second division has started play. Players listed include Mrs J B Driskell Mrs Marty Myers Mrs Dwight Newby Mrs Toney Chisum Mrs Gordon Inman Mrs Pat Flynn Mrs C M Snow Mrs Paul Gore Mr and Mrs Prank Peterson Eric Prank Ted Neely Jo Mobley Tony Har len Henry Thomson and James A Bush.
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