Negro Pastor Objects to Fort Worth Meeting Site
The 14th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church United States faced a protest from Living Underhill a black missionary serving in West Africa who argued against Fort Worth as the 1933 meeting place. Moderator Charles W Kerr urged him to stop but he pressed the issue citing prejudice in Texas. The assembly voted to meet in Texas with no other city named. the protest was noted in the record. Women were elected to the general council for the first time in church history and the church reaffirmed support for Prohibition era amendments and anti repeal efforts while backing Prohibition enforcement and church welfare work.
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Denver
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Iiving W. Underhill
West Africa
Fort Worth
Charles W. Kerr
Tulsa
Kia
Derhill
Nderhill
Texas
Fort
Manton
Dallas
M. E. Chappell
J. Worth
Utica
N. Y
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Verlon Twaddell to Give Recital At High School Auditorium
Verlon Twaddell, a young baritone, will perform a recital Monday night in the high school auditorium after a year of study with Chicago vocal instructors. The Amarillo native, a former student of Amarillo High and College, has previously impressed audiences with his fresh voice and tone. He plans to study with Mrs. Viola Wilson of Wilnm Studios of Music in the summer and return to Chicago in the fall to continue work with Proschowski.
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Chicago
Orlon Twaddell
Reital
Twaddell
Proschowski
Viola W. Wilson
Wilnm Studios of
Stuent
Amarillo
C. N. Twaddell
Jack Mask
Wilson
Tio
Proschow
Thompson Burial Rites May Be Held Saturday
Funeral services for Hiram Thompson, 28, are tentatively set for Saturday afternoon. The body will arrive Friday from Richmond, Virginia. He was killed recently in Richmond when his motorcycle crashed into a wall. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Thompson of Amarillo, two brothers Alvah E and James F Thompson, a sister Mrs Jennie Gruhlkey, his mother in law Mrs C Mulkins of Los Angeles will attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Thomp
Richmond
N. S. Griggs & Thompson
Thompson
Daughhrs
Frank Thompson
North Grant
Alvah E
James F. Thompson
Amarillo
Jennie Gruhlkey
C. Mulkins
Los Angeles
Alna
Federal prisoners to be moved from Potter County jail
Ten federal prisoners will be removed from the Potter County jail today or tomorrow to begin sentences in various government prisons. Most were convicted and sentenced in this term of the rai district court.
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Lu. S
Potter County
Rai District Court
Final applications for state office on Democratic ballot announced
Topics Austin June 1. Mail of Monday June 6 will contain final applications for state offices to appear on the Democratic primary ballot. About 100 names per district on average. many candidates for Congress and state offices. Two races avoided: United States senator and county superintendents. Texas prison and reformatory statistics rise from 1929 to 1931.
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Austin
Congress
United States
Morris Sheppard
Jury Suspends Sentence in New York Boy Auto Theft Case
In Amarillo 18 year old Edward Rafferty received a two year suspended sentence after a second trial for auto theft. Judge Henry S. Bishop urged reform while juror Rev. E. B. Fincher donated over five dollars to aid Rafferty. The case drew questions about jurisdiction and future behavior.
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47Th District Criminal Court
Edward Rafferty
Henry S. Bishop
E. B. Fincher
New York City
Rafferty
New York
Los Angeles
W. H. Flamm
Amarillo
Vega
Flamm
Grady Hazlewood
Bishop
Hazlewood
California
Judge Bishop
Rev. Fincher
Chester Shelton
Maxson
Shelton
Defense Council
Kathryn Fox
Dora Stephens
John Graham
Bright Spots in 1932 Economy Highlighted by Reports
United Prags notes progress in the Federal Reserve effort to halt credit deflation. National City Bank reports improvement, Briggs Manufacturing payrolls reach 13 000, largest in 18 months. Iron Age cites steel product gains. Pacific Lighting posts net income of 7 823 759 for year to April 30. Third Avenue Railway April net income 260 330 vs 252 354 prior year.
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United Prags
New York
Federal Reserve
National City Bank
Detroit
Briggs Manufacturing Company
San Francisco
Pacific Lighting Corporation and Subsidiaries
Third Avenue Railway
May rainfall in Amarillo under average by 1.77 inches
May precipitation in Amarillo totaled 1.77 inches below normal. The month's rain reached 1.02 inches with a year to date 5.66 inches, as two May storms brought most of the moisture and a dust storm hit the city on May 14. The Southeast wind averaged 8.6 mph and the month saw variable temperatures around normal.
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Amarillo
Mtdly
H. T. Collman
United States
AOL
Chicken Barbecue Reservations End Today at Polk Church
Today at noon is the deadline for reservations for a chicken barbecue to be held tomorrow evening at 6 at Tri-State Fair Park under Polk Street Methodist Church. Dr. Ira F. Key announced the public affair with reservations via the church office 7311. The event features old fashioned barbecue, games and entertainment.
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Tri-State Fair Park
Polk Street Methodist Church
Ira F. Key
Music College Forms Band Beginners Class
Amarillo College of Music starts a beginners band class this week under Ellis B. Hall. The first meeting is Friday at 11 am, with instrument rentals offered at a low rate for parents to assess their child’s ability before buying.
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Music College
Amarillo College of Music
Ellis B. Hall
County Officials Take Leaves of Absence and Salary Cut
Three men leave county payroll effective yesterday per commissioners court records. J V Pottinger and Gus Albright county traffic officers receive leaves of absence with no pay during June and July, while John Arnot hide and animal inspector is cut off from salary and will receive only office fees in the future.
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J. V. Pottinger
Gus Albright
John Arnot
El Paso Vets to March on Washington for Bonus
More than 400 World War I veterans in El Paso begin a march to Washington led by B. B. Lovelady and W. C. Sebring organized today into military companies. Discharge papers required. men will carry 1917 packs with basic toiletries and vow to stay until the bonus is won.
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EL Paso
U.P
Washington
B. B. Lovelady
W. C. Sebring
Lovelady
State tax rate decision faces 69 cent cap this session
The tax board must set next year’s rate within a 69 cent ceiling instead of the 77 cent constitutional limit. With current appropriations and potential cigarette tax revenue, the rate may still fall short of projected outlays, prompting consideration of additional revenue at the next legislative session.
Australia Exports 177 Million Bushels Wheat This Season
Australia reports export of 177.9 million bushels of wheat this season. Government data shows strong farming output and overseas sales across major markets.
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Australia
Elliott Returns Letter Link to Abilene Bank Robbery Case
Amarillo constable Howard Elliott presented a letter obtained in Amarillo as evidence in an alleged bank robbery attempt at Abilene. Three men are on trial, and the letter was returned home with Elliott.
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Amarillo
Abilene
Howard Elliott
Bandits Free Captain Baker after Kidnapping in China
Release of Captain Charles Baker, captured by Chinese bandits on the Yangtze near Hankow January 16, was reported by Consul General Adams at Hankow. Teachers in England push salary dispute to Parliament. Iceland’s population includes twenty percent engaged in fishing.
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Washington
Charles Baker
Yangtze River
Hankow
State Department
Adams
Iceland
Folger Coffee From Central America Offers Rich Flavor
An emphasis on selecting coffee from the West Coast of Central America to improve taste. Promotes Folger brand with claims of richer flavor, better value, and freshness kept by vacuum sealed tins. Encourages trying a different producing country rather than a different brand.
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Central America
West Coast
Mayo Dental Clinic Faces Eighty Thousand Dollar Suit
E. E. Robinson files an eighty thousand dollar suit in 108th district court on behalf of two minors Winefred and Melba Robinson against Selah Lee Mayo Howard L. Mayo J. F. Combs and the Mayo Dental Clinic alleging death of Mrs. E E. Robinson from blood poisoning after a January 20 1931 wisdom tooth extraction. The petition seeks twenty five thousand for Robinson and fifteen thousand for each child plus twenty five thousand exemplary damages. Darrell Jackson represents the defendants.
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108Th District
E. E. Robinson
Winefred
Melba Robinson
Selah Lee Mayo
Howard L. Mayo
J. F. Combs
Mayo Dental Clinic and Laboratory
E E. Robinson
Mayo Dental Clinic
Combs of
San Angelo
Darrell Jackson
Enrollment Open All Week for Summer High School
Acting principal C. M. Rogers announced enrollment is available all week for the summer high school term. English instruction will be added by Mrs. A. L. Brint, and about one hundred students are currently enrolled in the special term.
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C. M. Rogers
A. L. Brint
Mother-Daughter Banquet at Buchanan Street Methodist Church
The men's Bible class of Buchan an Street Methodist Church sponsors a mother-daughter banquet tonight at 8 o'clock with a special program arranged.
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Buchanan Street Methodist Church
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Ripley
Raymond
Cording
U. S. Census Bureau
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Ross
Sterling
Automatic Tax Board
Robert Morris
Gwaltrey, Jr
Smithfield
HAM
John Pond
Burlingame, Coif
Roert Morris
Philadelphia
Morris
Gren
Bank of North America
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry
Dolvih
Minn
Christian
Hershall Bird
W. L. Bird
England
Amarillo Auto Body Works
Folger
Folger’s
Folger Coffee Company
Kansas City
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