West Texas Chamber of Commerce membership drive begins Monday
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce will start canvassing for members on Monday, said organization manager B. F. Bennett. Letters are being mailed to firms and individuals outlining benefits, with a goal of 800 members in Amarillo. Last year’s total was 200, and Bennett expects a substantial rise aided by winning the 1926 convention.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
B. F. Bennett
Amarillo
Bennett
Texas Boy Defeats Chicago Star In Tennis Tournament
In Chicago, Berkely Bell of Austin upset Emmett Pare 2-6 6-2 9-7 in the junior singles. Walter Thomas of Elmora survived a tough test from 13-year-old Junior Coen of Kansas City, 12-10 in the final set after dropping the first. Cranston Holman beat George Jennings 6-3 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals. Hill and Johnston defeated Jennings and Brandt 6-3 3-6 6-4 in a comeback junior match.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Emmett Pare
Berkely Bell
Austin
Texas
Pare
Bell
Walter Thomas
Elmora
N. J
Junior Coen
Kansas City
Thomas
Coen
Cranston Holmar
San Francisco
George Jennings
Jennings
Holman
Malcolm T. Hill
Henry N.oohnson, Jr
United States
Gordon Brandt
Amarillo Country Club chooses new officers at annual meeting
Miles Bivins elected president of the Amarillo Country Club at the August 6 annual meeting. Earl Fuqua named vice president with Fred Bone and Judge Will Boyce as directors. Retiring president Charlie Fisk hands over affairs in strong shape. Members voice satisfaction with the leadership team as golf enthusiasm remains high.
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Miles Bivins
Amarillo Country Club
Miles
Charlie Fisk
Fisk
Bivins
Earl Fuqua
Fred Bone
Will Boyce
Jack Hutchison
Golf clubs fitted like tailor made outfits say Gaudin
Phil J Gaudin argues clubs must suit the player as carefully as a tailor fits a suit. He urges professionals and golf shops to provide proper fitting to ensure players have correctly matched clubs. Ady SEA SHELL GLOSS.
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Phil J. Gaudin
Public schools in Europe adopt Esperanto instruction
Several European cities now require public schools to offer Esperanto courses, highlighting the language as a key international communications tool. The move reflects growing interest in Esperanto as a universal auxiliary language across diverse communities.
Fruit and Garden Show Big Growth in Deaf Smith County
Special to The News Hereford, Aug 12. Fruit raising expands rapidly in Deaf Smith County with high yields and a growing campaign by Hereford Chamber of Commerce to locate the county’s best fruit. Largest peaches, Lombard plums, grape prizes, and notable garden yields are reported, including Jim Smith’s 9 1/4 inch peach and C I Arthur’s 10 1/4 inch peach.
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Hereford
Deaf Smith County
Hereford Chamber of Commerce
J. Smith
C. I. Arthur
J. H. Wilson
McKee
C. H. Dyer
West Hereford
O. L. McKee
Judges Chosen for Plainview Pretty Homes Contest
Plainview Aug 12 The Pretty Homes Contest praised for encouraging pride in well kept homes. Judges W J Flesher Canyon KK Hill Tulsa and W M Boswell Sherman selected winners J A Oswald Jamie Owens and John Mathis for large owned small owned and rented home classes. The program aims to beautify Plainview and may expand to Panhandle Plains cities.
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Plainview
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
J. A. Oswald
Jamie Owens
John Mathis
Board of City Development
Lsted
Panhandle Plains
Plains
Laird Loses Sedan in Colorado Crossing Crash
Elgar F. Laird of Amarillo drove a Lincoln sedan that stalled on a Santa Fe freight crossing north of Sedalia Colorado. The brakes failed and the car was struck by the train. Laird and a companion tried to push it clear as the train approached. He waved his coat to warn the engineer but the collision occurred. No injuries were reported.
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Elgar F. Laird
Amarillo
Santa Fe
Sedalia
Colo
Denver
Laird
Miss Novella Goodman Named Sixth Grade Teacher in Canyon
CANYON Aug 12 The West Texas State Teachers College faculty elects Miss Novella Goodman who will join Sept 22 as sixth grade critic teacher in the college training school She holds a BA from San Marcos an MA from Columbia University and has five years public school experience in Texas specializing in intermediate education and child literature Guns and repairs 113 West 7th.
Riders of the Purple Sage at Fair Theater Three Day Run
Tom Mix stars in his first super play The Riders of the Purple Sage at the Fair Theater for a three day run starting Monday. Zane Grey adaptation. Also today Gypsy Sweethearts perform at 3 30 7 30 and 9 30 p m with a complete program change.
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Tom Mix
the Fair Theater
Zane Grey
Conway Tearle
Claire Windsor
Percy Marmont
All Star
Light of the Western Stars at Mission Theater
Zane Grey western epic The Light of the Western Stars will be shown at the Mission on Friday and Saturday. Stars Jack Holt Noah Beery and Billie Dove headline the cast in this early west tale filmed as it truly was.
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Mission
Zane Grey
Jack Holt
Noah Beery
Billie Dove
Just a Woman at Fair Sparks Noted Divorce Debate
A feature titled Just a Woman at Fair presents a human-centered case against divorce. The piece argues the social and personal costs of dissolution, highlighting compassionate perspectives and public reactions from attendees.
Eczema cured by Cuticura remedies in Tenn case
Amos H. Turner of Rhea Springs Tennessee reports eczema on limbs lasting two months. After unsuccessful remedies he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, healing after one cake and one box. Advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap 25¢ Ointment 25 and 50c Talcum 5c Sample free from L D S Lab, Maiden Mass. Cuticura Shaving Stick also priced 25c.
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Amos H. Turner
Rhea Springs
Tenn
Luteure Labora It
H. Maiden
Mass
City Commission rejects all incinerator bids for rebuild
The National Incinerator Co and Superior Incinerator Co bids to rebuild the city incinerator plant were rejected by the city commission after inspections showed bids were too high and extensive repairs unnecessary. New bids will be requested. The meeting followed a fire last spring that damaged the facility and spurred debate on whether to rebuild.
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National Incinerator Co
Superior Incinerator Co
City
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