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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1925

Page

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Third Annual Jackson Day Dinner plans at Amarillo Hotel

Amarillo residents await the Third Annual Jackson Day Dinner at 7 pm with Cpl. Alvin M. Owsley possibly attending as former national commander. Rt. KK. Underwood to serve as toastmaster, tickets $1.25, seating limited, orchestra Telzien Farwell planned, event open to the public with reservations at the Amarillo Hotel cigar stand.

Amarillo Cpl Alvin M. Owsley Dallas The American Legion Rt. KK Owsley Thompson Underwood Panhandle Amarillo Hotel John H. Watson Telzien-Farwell Colonel Owsley Mobley Ernest C. Mobley First Christian Church of Oklahoma City First Christian Church Tey. Mobley Versailles America Rotary Club R. P. Parcells

Important Jobs to Be Filled in Ferguson Administration

A long awaited list of about 30 appointments from Governor elect Mrs Ferguson will be released tomorrow from Temple. The move follows heavy job requests from state residents and includes posts such as secretary of state, three highway commissioners, and members for the boards of regents and control.

Associated Press Austin Ferguson Temple George Nalle James EK. Ferguson Livestock Sanitary Board of Regents

Portias on Special Tribunal Form Texas Supreme Bench

A special supreme court of Texas composed entirely of women has been appointed by Governor Pat Neff to hear a case after the regular court was disqualified. It is believed to be the first time women occupied all seats on a state supreme bench. Edith Willmans, Hortense Ward, and Nellie Robertson comprise the court.

Supreme Court of Texas Pat Neff Edith Willmans Dallas Hortense Ward Houston Nellie Robertson Granbury

Community Choir Concert Aids City Chest Fund

The community choir will charge a nominal fee for a Feb. 10 concert at Municipal Auditorium, with proceeds going to the city chest fund. Ticket sales are handled by the Federation of Women's Clubs, chaired by B. D. Kimbrough. Only about 150 dollars was raised on day one of the renewed drive toward a 26000 dollar goal, with many promises but few reported members. The campaign seeks continued business support and volunteer effort to finish within the week.

Community Chest Fund Municipal Auditorium Cest Federation of Women’s Clubs B. D. Kimbrough Community Chest A. E. Meyer

Abolition of Texas National Guard Urged by Ellis County Solon

Austin dispatch reports Representative A. Stout of Ennis urging abolition of the Texas National Guard to save $500,000 yearly as part of an economy drive by the Thirty-Ninth Legislature. He argues peace era makes National Guard unnecessary and questions its usefulness, noting this as a starting point for tax relief and government savings.

Texas National Guard Ellis County Solon Associated Press Austin Stout Ennis National Guard Texas

Wichita Falls Man Elected Vice Chairman of G O P Committee

Orville Bullington of Wichita Falls was elected vice chairman of the Republican state executive committee at a Dallas session. He succeeds C. A. Boynton of Waco, recently named federal judge. Dr. F. L. Thompson of San Antonio became treasurer, Clarence K. Linz of Dallas resigned. Leonard Withington of Fort Worth was named director, chaired by Eugene Nolte of Seguin. R B Creager of Brownsville predicted the ticket would win.

Associated Press Dallas Orville Bullington Wichita Falls Republican State Executive Committee C. A. Boynton Waco Western District of Texas F. L. Thompson San Antonio Clarence KE. Linz Leonard Withington Fort Worth Eugene Nolte Seguin R. B. Creager Brownsville Texas

Lawsuit filed for 50000 in McClintock death case

Chicago January 5 A $50,000 damage suit was filed in the superior court by attorney B J Hauflake against Judge Harry Olson chief justice of the municipal court. Olson said he had not heard of McClintock and that the suit had no bearing on the Mc Clintock case.

Associated Press Chicago B. J. Hauflake Harry Olson William Nelson McClintock Olson McClintock

Colonel Mayfield Faces Two Criminal Libel Charges

Colonel Billy Mayfield founder of Mayfield's Weekly, now part of a San Antonio publication, was indicted on two counts of criminal libel by a Harrison county grand jury in Marshall Texas. He admitted arrest on the indictment and noted the action as part of the game. Bond set at $1,000 on each charge.

Associated Press Houston Colonel Billy) Mayfield Mayfield’s Weekly San Antonio Grand Jury Harrison County Marshall Texas Mayfield T. Whit Davidson Colonel Mayfield

Starting Off 1925 Right With The News and Post

The News and Post bundle costs $1.00 monthly, saving readers 30 cents versus buying separately. In Amarillo The News is 70 cents and The Post 60 cents monthly. Telephone orders to No. 883. The News and Post emphasize news, advertising, and circulation.

News and Post Amarillo Post

Coolidge Veto Landing on Postal Pay Bill Split Vote

Washington January 5 President Coolidge’s veto of the postal pay increase bill faces Senate confirmation as administration leaders aim to sustain the veto in a 80 to 62 test vote. The rejected recommitment leaves the administration’s combined pay and postal rate increase plan to be advanced later, with further votes expected before this session ends.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge Senate Sterling Post Office Committee House Moses New Hampshire Dial South Carolina Jones Reed Pennsylvania Wadsworth New York Farmer-Labor Shipstead

Archbishop Moller Dies in Cincinnati

Archbishop Henry Moller of the Cincinnati Catholic Diocese died in Cincinnati Ohio tonight following a long illness. The church leader served for decades and was regarded as a key figure in the region's Catholic community. His death leaves a void in the diocese and prompts notice of funeral arrangements to follow.

Moller Associated Press Cincinnati Ohio Henry Moller Cincinnati Catholic

Two Are Killed When Train Hits Car At Crossing

Uy Associated Press Weatherford TX Jan. H L Mosley and his wife died when their car was struck by a Texas and Pacific passenger train at a grade crossing fifteen miles west of Weatherford. They were en route from Weatherford to Brazos where they owned a ranch. Mrs Mosley was sister of Mrs Burk Burnett. Mosley was a longtime attorney. The couple recently figured in court litigation over Burk Burnett estate after a will left property to Texas Christian University and the Dixon Negro Orphanage.

Uy Associated Press Weatherford Jan H. L. Mosley Bennett Here Texas and Pacific Brazos Moseley Burk Burnett

Free Theater Tickets Secret Classified Ad Giveaway

Daily News readers can win free admission to The Midnight Express at Mission Theater on January 12 and 13. A random draw will publish ten automobile license numbers in classified ads, and owners presenting the ad will gain free entry to the screenings.

Daily News Midnight Express Mission Theater The Mission

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