Story Behind the Song Puts spotlight on Paul Dresser
A tale of Indiana songwriter Paul Dresser creator of On the Banks of the Wabash. The piece recounts his rise on Broadway and his charitable nature ending in poverty before his death in 1906. It notes the Wabash River anthem's origin and Dresser brother Theodore Dreiser's involvement.
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Wabash
Terre Haute
Indiana
Wabh
An! Dresser
the Wabash
Paul Dresser
Theodore Dreiser
Paul
Dresser
Kentucky
Dixie
Wabash River
New York
Broadway
Hoosier State
Two Canyon Boys Admit Auto Theft Says Sheriff
Sheriff Wiley says two boys from Canyon confessed to stealing multiple cars in Amarillo and nearby towns. Dal gie Rush and Mancle Rusk, aged 15 and 16, are in custody charged with theft with bail set at 500 dollars. They admitted taking cars for joy riding, finding them abandoned along routes and returning to Canyon.
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Canyon
Wiley * Ery
Amarillo
Neve
Dalgie Rush
Mancle Rusk
Tura
A. C. Townes
Delfred Rusk
Municipal Auditorium
Vega
Wau
Capitan Southwest Drilling Contracts Near Lubbock
Former Midwest geological staff members Rincomith and Rinesmith have recently closed drilling contracts that aim to spur development of virgin territory southwest of Lubbock near the New Mexico line. The report notes ties to Capitan and Yoakum County.
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Capitan
Twilight Alley Operetta To Aid Chest Friday Night
An operetta titled Twilight Alley will be presented at the municipal auditorium at 8 15 next Friday December 18 directed by Mrs Robert Wilson to support the Community Chest fund The story follows factory district children who meet a factory owner daughter who brings them to her home A butterfly scene by Mrs Leslie Williams scene and local color conclude with a tenement cleanup ordinance by the city commission The cast includes Dawn Adkins Ruth Virginia Perdue Margaret Collins Wendine Wilson Bailey Warren plus a 20 piece Methodist Church orchestra.
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Municipal Auditorium
Robert Wilson
Community Chest Fund
Leslie Williams
Landords
Chest Fund Reaches 16000 Amid Slow Contributions
The community chest fund has reached the 16000 mark though receipts are slow. A letter from an Amarillo man cited family illness delaying his subscription but pledging payment and renewal for next year. Two new Amarillo residents also contributed generously, having come from cities using the best plan and showing support.
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Community Chest Fund
Amarillo
Hague Resigns from Southwest Wheat Growers’ Association
F A Hague resigns as three year assistant sales manager effective January 1 and will move to Amarillo to start a new business. He will leave Enid December 15 for a two week vacation. Homer Thomas of Enid will assume his post here as secretary Carrie Trollager plans Florida trip.
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F. A. Hague
Southwest Wheat Growers’ Association
Amarilo
Hague
EB. Munn
Enid
Carrie Trollager
Florida
Homer Thomas
Mr. Hague
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J.J. Geller
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
R. A. Nickerson
W. Smith City Transfer Blades
Texas
Lubbock
Brownfield
Iewe Li
Corning Brownfield
Midwest
M. Field
Midwest Exploration
Dickey
Dad
Wheat Association
Star Novelty Shop
East Fourth St
Greer
Tory Sale
Greers
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