Lefforge and Holman to Open White Star Lumber Co
Amarillo will gain a new lumber yard with White Star Lumber Co to be owned by F. M. Lefforge and H. C. Holman. Work on the yard and sheds will start soon at Fifth and Jackson with completion and operation expected early January. Holman, a veteran lumber man and top salesmen, will manage yard duties while Lefforge continues in insurance advising the firm. both have long local ties.
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Amarillo
White Star Lumber F
F. M. Lefforge
Fifth and
Jackson
Holman
Limberman
Lefforge
Chandler Motors to Merge With Cleveland Company
New York on December 23 stockholders of Chandler Motors and the Cleveland Automobile companies were notified of plans to merge and form the Chandler Cleveland Motors corporation. The new entity will take over plants of both companies and those of its subsidiaries, including the Automobile Machine Company and Atlas Manufacturing Company of Cleveland, currently 100 percent owned.
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New York
Chandler Motors
Cleveland Automobile Companies
Chandler-Cleveland Motors Corporation
The
Automobile Machine Company
Atlas Manufacturing Company
Cleveland
Judge Advocate Named for New Mexico Legion
Albuquerque attorney A Gilbert Epinosa is appointed state judge advocate of the American Legion announced by state commander Jesus M Baca. Jose G Rivera of Sandoval selected as New Mexico member of the national rehabilitation committee.
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NEW Mexico Legion
Santa FE
N. M
A. Gilbert Epinosa
Albuquerque
American Legion
Jesus M. Baca
Jose G. Rivera
Sandoval
New Mexico
National
Woman Afraid to Eat Anything Adierika Relief
Mrs. A. Howard reports fear of eating due to chronic stomach trouble ended after using Adierika. One spoonful removes gas and bloating, relieves old intestinal waste, and often improves mood. Helpful for obstinate constipation, per Randal Drug Co.
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A. Howard
Randal Drug Co
Widow of Lightnin author’s widow stars in San Francisco
Mrs. Frank Bacon widow of the Lightnin author drew a large theatre audience in San Francisco for the premiere of her husband's play. The reception included many Los Angeles visitors and San Francisco figures plus a benefit for the Elks Lodge as Lightnin comes to the Energy Auditorium on Monday night January 4.
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Frank Bacon
Lightnin
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Energy Auditorium
Elks Lodge
Randall County Pioneer Buried
Funeral services were held in Canyon for James M. Myers a 72 year old local pioneer who died in a local hospital Tuesday night Burial followed at Dreamland cemetery under Griggs and Company direction Rev M M Beavers officiated at Canyon Methodist Church services
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Canyon
James M. Myers
Dreamland Cemetery
Griggs At
Lockney Trades Day Draws 4000 Plus Shoppers Big Again
Special to The News reports Lockney’s December trades day attracted over 4,000 people. The town filled with shoppers from morning to night and merchants saw higher business than the previous year’s event.
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Lockney
Glen Lester Buried After Death in La Junta
Glen Lester, who died in La Junta Colorado last Thursday, was buried here Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the home of his sister Mrs. M E Boyer 1000 Lincoln Street with Rev F W oan pastor of the First Christian. Burial was in Llano Cemetery under Blackburn Funeral Home direction. Pallbearers included Henry Parks James Le Nevue Caldwell Roberts For est Randall John Reeder Dwight Newby and Frank Winkler.
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Glen Lester
la Junta
Colo
Shriners Dance to Ring in New Year at Masonic Temple
Shriners and their ladies will dance the old year out and the new year in at the annual holiday ball at the Masonic Temple on December 1 under Khiva Temple patrol. Fez dress required for Shriners and guests, with Tolzien Farwell Orchestra providing music.
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Masonic Temple
Khiva Temple
Tolzien-Farwell
American Business Club Postpones Two Luncheons
Rey Britain, president, says there will be no meeting this week or next as Christmas and New Year pull members from town. The regular Friday luncheon is deferred and the next meeting is set for Friday January 8.
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American Business Club
Rey Britain
Three Are Killed Two Injured in Fort Worth Accidents
Fort Worth on December 23 reports three deaths and two hospitalizations from three separate auto accidents. Victims include Mrs. C. C. Niles, 65, killed instantly by a mail truck at Texas Street and Jennings Avenue. John R. Hilcher, 40, of Justin, who died after his car collided head on with a street car at West Weatherford and Pennsylvania. and Willie May Robertson, 8, who died after being struck near Third and Pecan.
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Fort Worth
C. C. Niles
Texas Street
Jennings Avenue
John R. Hilcher
Justin
West Weatherford
Pennsylvania
Willie May Robertson
Third
Pecan
Governor Grants Thirteen Pardons in Christmas Clemency
In Austin on December 23 Governor Miriam A Ferguson issued two full and eleven conditional pardons. The action raises her Christmas clemency total to 63 and her overall clemency total to 1,195 since taking office last January, a record for Texas.
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Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Texas
Old Boys Scout Troop Holds Third Annual Reunion
Former members of Troop Three Boy Scouts of America held their third annual banquet at Amarillo Hotel. Scoutmaster Guy Saunders acted as toastmaster as talks stressed the value of scout work in character building. Attendees included Rev. R. Thomson, T. H. Nelson, Roy Greenhill, and L. A. Wahue. Letters were read from members in Denver, Los Angeles, and the navy.
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Boy Scouts of America
Amarillo
Guy Saunders
Rev. R. Thomson
Central Presbyterian Church
T. H. Nelson
Roy Greenhill
L. A. Wahue
Robert Jamison
Denver
Colo
Dave Fred
Los Angeles
Edward Mathews
Navy
Aud Ridings
Ranger
Last Rites Held For Mrs Crandall In Llano Cemetery
Mrs Margaret Ellen Crandall died in a local hospital Monday night and was buried in Llano cemetery Wednesday afternoon after funeral services at Griggs Undertaking Company chapel. Rev G L Yates officiated. She left behind her parents Mr and Mrs F G Parks and a small son Richard, and was employed at Service Beauty Parlor.
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Margaret Ellen Crandall
Llano
The
Griggs Undertaking Company
G. L. Yates
First Baptist Church
Prominent Wichita Falls Citizen Dies After Short Illness
T. H. Roberts, noted city builder and president of the boy scout advisory council, long honored by the Rotary Club as the most useful citizen in Wichita Falls, died today after a two hour illness caused by apoplexy. He was a leading figure in civic affairs and a dedicated public servant.
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Wichita Falls
T. H. Roberts
Boy Scout Advisory Council
Rotary Club
Salvation Army Sells Christmas Trees in City Lot
Late buyers can purchase northern spruce Christmas trees today at the Salvation Army corner of Sixth and Polk streets. Prices are described as reasonable and trees are available for immediate pickup.
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Salvation Army
Sixth and
Polk Streets
Governor Ferguson Plans Quiet Christmas At Mansion
Governor Miriam A Ferguson will spend Christmas Day with immediate family at the Texas executive mansion. She will play Santa Claus for her grandson Ernest Nalle, the "little colonel," and be joined by her daughter Dorrace Ferguson and other relatives. The governor plans travels to Temple and Belton after the holiday, returning Tuesday. A tree, gifts from prison commissioners, and cards from stateside well wishers marked the season as state offices closed for the holiday.
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Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Ernest Nalle
Texas National Guard
George Nalle
Dorrace Ferguson
Temple
Belton
State Department
S. H. Terrell
Persian oil wells wrecked by explosions since November
Teheran reports seven of the largest oil wells in Persia have been wrecked by explosions since November 30, creating a sudden disruption in oil operations and signaling possible unrest in the region. Local authorities cautioned on the impact to production and supply.
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Teheran
Persia
Nine Die As 80 Mine Workers Battle Webb Fire Near Shadyside
In Shadyside near Bellaire Ohio Webb mine fire raged with 80 men in three shifts. Nine miners died attempting to reach the main airshaft 240 feet above ground. Jerome Watson led efforts with six Ohio mine inspectors. Sixty one workers escaped through the main entry as officials predicted the blaze would be out within 48 hours.
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Bellaire
Dee
Bighmen
Webb
Shadyside
Jerome Watson
Ohio, Bureau of Mines
Watson
Ohio
Jacob Schramm
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OLD Boys Scout Troop
Mrs. Crandall
Ene
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