City to buy old Grammar School block for auditorium
The Clarendon Independent School District sold the old Grammar School block at the head of Kearney Street to the City of Clarendon for 10000 dollars. The district retains auditorium rights, plans aim to finance without bonds, and city officials foresee a community facility serving schools churches and clubs. Mrs. J W Gray of Amarillo is recovering from a broken shoulder after a fall.
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Old Grammar School
Kearney Street
City
Clarendon
Clarendon Independent School District
Clarendon College
Grammar School
City Commission
Mulkey Speaks at McLean Lions Club Ladies Night
Homer Mulkey of this city addressed the McLean Lions Club on their first Ladies Night. He presented the charter to the club, accepted by Lion President R. R. Rives. Mulkey, vice-chairman of Zone No. 11 of Texas Lionism, was in McLean with George Ryan after a gracious fried quail banquet and high club spirit.
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Homer Mulkey
McLean Lions Club
McLean
Lion Pres
R. R. Rives
McLean Club
Mulkey
Texas Lionism
Clarendon Lions Club
George Ryan
Public Nurse Arrives to Serve Donley County Schools
The Public Health Nurse from the State Department arrives in Donley County and will work with county schools while remaining in the area. Mrs Campbell, funded by the state, will offer free child examinations with only room travel and meals covered by the county. County Federation chairwoman Mrs Trent announced her arrival and urged quick use before she leaves the area. Amarria visitors Mrs John H Clark and daughter Miss Ella Clark were Amarillo guests last week.
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Donley County
Campbell
State Department of Health
James Trent
County Federation
John H. Clark
Ella Clark
Amarillo
Ama rillo Furniture Store Expands with Balcony Addition
The Amarillo Furniture Company increases capacity by one fourth with a new balcony added to the existing structure. The new floor reaches near the building mid point, expanding display space. Building owner is Mr. Davis.
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Amarillo Furniture Company
Davis
Stocking Announces Arrival of Son in Germany
A cablegram from Mr. and Mrs. George Stocking to Mrs. J. D. Stocking announces the arrival of a son. Mr. Stocking is conducting research for the Rockefeller Foundation in Germany. Miss Sybil Johnson traveled to Childress on business.
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Mrs
Geo. Stocking
J. D. Stocking
George Stocking
Stocking
Rockefellow Foundation
Germany
Sybil Johnson
Childress
Christmas Band and Chorus Concert in Clarendon
The city hosts a joint Christmas concert Sunday evening at 7 at the Methodist Church. Clarendon Municipal Band led by E. M. Lindsey teams with the MacDowell Club directed by Miss Helen Martin. Junior Boys Chorus of Clarendon, directed by Mrs. Richard Wilkerson, makes its debut.
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Methodist Church
Clarendon
E. M. Lindsey
MacDowell Club
Helen Martin
Richard Wilkerson
Mr and Mrs Antrobus Illo Wednesday
Mr and Mrs B C Antrobus were seen driving to Amarillo on Wednesday with a noted motor trip.
Scout Council Plans for Winter Camp
The Southeast Panhandle Council Executive Board approves a winter camp from December 26 to 28. Designed for any youth wanting to join Scouting, attendees pay $3 for ten meals plus a 50 cent registration, with a required physical exam sent to I. E. Jolly in Memphis.
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Southeast Panhandle Council
Jolly
Memphis
Goodfellows Plan Annual Drive in Clarendon
Citywide announcement outlines the start of the Goodfellows drive on December 18 to early January. Captain John W. Watts leads the fund, which last year spent over $600 to aid those in need, with committees to be formed to gather support from business leaders and residents.
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Clarendon
the Goodfellows
John W. Watts
Watts
Goodfellows Fund
Goodfellows
Mrs H N Vantrease Guests in Per rytown Home
Mrs H N Vantrease of Per rytown is a guest in the home of Mrs C W Bennett Sr this week.
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H. N. Vantrease
Perrytown
C. W. Bennett
Thornberrys Spend Part of Week in Wichita Falls
Mr and Mrs Lank Thornberry and their son Jack visited Wichita Falls last week to see relatives and attend to business affairs.
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Lank Thornberry
Jack
Wichita Falls
Presbyterians Plan New Home in Clarendon
The Presbyterian Church of Clarendon seeks a new home after selling the current Second and Kearney location. The Ladies Auxiliary funded a quarter block south of the Episcopal Church and the land is ready for use once the old property is disposed of. Prospects for buyers and a quick construction timeline are reported.
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Presbyterian Church of
Clarendon
Churches of
Presbyterians
Second
Kearney
Episcopal Church
City sees rapid growth as Con district rebuilds
The city reports multiple brick business houses and new residences under construction signaling continued development. The White Motor Company offices near completion and the Memphis Bottling Works readying for roof and floor mark key projects along with numerous home renovations and new builds by residents such as Monica Harvey and John Bass.
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Con
Know
White Motor Company
Let
Plymouth Bo
Bascom White
Memphis Bottling Works
Monica Harvey
John Bass
J. L. Bain
Bass
College
Schoola
Strawn
Then. H. Bugbee
Ed Speed
East First Street
Thomas
Clarendon
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City Boys
DEAL
J. W- Gray
Mrs. Campbell
County
TMP Rey Are Made
Municipal Band and
Scout Council
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