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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1925

Page

7

Paving Bids Answer City Streets Plan and Incinerator Work

The city commission let a gravel paving contract for Louisiana Street and forwarded Alabama Street improvements. Harrison Street paving was debated with delays until Mayor Bivins returns. Residents pressed for gravel pavement with curb while Engineer Jones warned of poor long term results for heavy traffic. Bids for a new furnace smokestack for the incinerator totaled 8750 dollars with a larger stack argued as necessary. Fire hose bids were opened and sewer pipe prices were requested by the city manager.

Louisana Street City Commission Alabama Street Harrison Street Bivins Jones Superior Incinerator Company

Legion Auxiliary elects delegates to state convention

The Woman's Auxiliary to Hanson Post American Legion elected delegates last night for Fort Worth next month. Delegates were Mrs. L. D. Heyser Mrs. W. C. Irvin and Mrs. B. B. Yantis. Alternates were Mrs. Williams Berger Mrs. R. D. Chase and Mrs. Royce P. Gaut.

Woman's Auxiliary Hanson Post American Legion Fort Worth L. D. Heyser W. C. Irvin B. B. Yantis Williams Berger R. D. Chase Royce P. Gaut

Missionary Treasurer Ben J. Smith Dies at Texarkana

Ben J. Smith, missionary treasurer of the American Baptist Association and former financial agent at the Missionary Baptist College in Sheridan, Ark., died in Texarkana today. The report notes Cuba lists handball as the national game.

Associated Press Texarkana Ark Ben J. Smith The American Baptist Association Missionary Baptist College Arkansas Baptist State Association Sheridan, Ark

Borozontment Ad Promises Fast Healing for Animals and Humans

The Borozontment claims to treat flesh wounds cuts burns and sores in both home and stable settings. It advises washing with liquid Borozone then applying Borozone Powder for healing. Liquid prices are 80c 60c and 1.20 while powder costs 30c and 60c sold by local outlets.

Filipino tells of congressmen's drunken brawls

Aug 11 Alpena Mich. deposition in Scott divorce case details a Shipping Board steamer voyage in 1921. A Filipino servant described liquor boxes aboard the Cristobal and booze found in Panama and at a Washington apartment. Depositions from witnesses including Jane Kennedy and others are cited to counter misconduct claims.

Associated Press Alpena Mich Shipping Board Cristobal Panama Floren Dallaw Scott Dallaw Washington, D. C Edna J. Scott Frank DD. Scott Michigan Norfolk Washington Scotts Gwynn Jones Ralph N. Butterworth Congressman Scott Clifford Ireland Illinois Marguerita Hamilton San Diego Calif

Several Killed in Holland Gale Hit Netherlands

A devastating tornado like gale swept across Brabant Gelderland and Overeyssel last night causing multiple deaths and injuries with widespread property damage. Communications were disrupted as fragments report a violent storm with lightning thunder and hail. Roosendaal railway junction suffered a shattered glass roof as the storm intensified across the region.

Press Amsterdam Holland Brabant Gelderland Overeyssel Roosendaal Branant

Street Signs Discussed at Glenwood Civic Club Meeting

Glenwood residents urged signs for the town at a Glenwood Civic Club gathering in the Glenwood Baptist Church basement. President L B Hammond planned an cost inquiry into metal and wooden markers with a report at the next meeting if possible. John B Gilvin described Amarillo’s Board of City Development work, with Mr Weatherby adding a brief talk.

Glenwood Board of City Development Amarillo Weatherby

Red Star Flour Advertises Quality and Efficiency

A brief ad touts Red Star Flour as delivering superior results with fewer ingredients. The note also lists bicycle parts at 118 West 7th, suggesting a mixed advertisement.

Bicycles Parts West

Mrs Susan Ann Clifton Dies. Rites Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Susan Ann Clifton 77 who died yesterday at her son in law and daughter J L Summers 108 West Cheyenne Country Club will be at 11 15 this morning Reverend Er B Fincher pastor of the Southern Presbyterian church officiating She was a member of the Methodist church Survived by daughter and son J W Clifton Amarillo Texas The body will be taken to Missouri for burial

Susan Ann Clifton J. L. Summers West Cheyenne Road Country Club Er. B. Fincher Southern Presbyterian Church

Burial Train to Versailles for Summers and Ditton Relatives

The Griggs Undertaking company will transport the body to Versailles Missouri on the 12 40 train. Mr and Mrs J J Summers and Mr and Mrs J W Ditton will accompany the body. Pallbearers are Ben Smith Otho Thompson Wade Holman Guy Carlander George Maynard Harry Gardner James W Lee and M M Merriman.

Griggs Undertaking Company Versailles Por’ Santa J. J. Summers J. W. Ditton Ben Smith Otho Thompson Wade Holman Guy Carlander George Maynard Harrys Gardner James W. Lee M. M Merriman

Marriage Annulled In Iowa Court Ruling

A Des Moines judge ruled that the marriage of a 18 year old boy to an 86 year old woman, contracted twelve years ago in Sybean Asia, is no longer binding, marking a notable legal decision by Judge Hubert Utterback.

Associated Presa Des Moines Sybean Asia Hubert Utterback

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