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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1927

Page

5

Griffin Denies Identification in Hold Up Here

Griffin a former motorcycle cop, denies identification in the lunch stand holdup on the north highway Friday night. He and C S Handy are held on the robbery charge with preliminary hearing soon, Griffin claiming letters of recommendation support his denial and recounting his resignation over curbside parking fines.

Co. E. Griffin North Highway S. E. Kiser Griffin C. S. Handy Wichita Falls George H. Hodgins Leo Sparks Potter County California Police Department

Paris Markets Flaunt Old Button Treasures and Cretonne Frocks

Paris markets and fairs draw shoppers for antique silver and brass buttons among low priced rubbish. Cretonne beach dresses and new concealed belts appear as French families prepare for summer trips. A triple scarf trend gains favor at clubs like St. Cloud. Also includes an unpaid ad and a court notice for Blackburn Oil Company receivership requiring claims within 30 days.

Paris St. Cloud Golf Club

Call for Immediate Paving of Oil Field Road by Former Judge

Ray Johnson, former Potter County judge, urges immediate construction of the paved oil field road linking Amarillo to the field. He argues rapid completion will bring hundreds of oil workers and families to Amarillo, boost schools, and solidify the city as a key industrial hub in the Panhandle.

Ray C. Johnson Potter County Amarillo Judge Johnson Panhandle

McCormick-Deering Tractors Prove Versatile in South Africa

The International Harvester McCormick-Deering road tractor, first seen in Durban, is praised for hauling power. Tested by South African Railways and Harbours and by Dougherty & Stead, it towed about 20 tons of cereals on three large trailers, climbing a steep hill and restarting easily after a halt.

McCormick-Deering Natal International Harvester Company Durban The International Messrs. Dougherty & Stead Messrs. Taylor & Alexander Pine Street Aliwal Street

Memphis Woman Bonded in Forgery Case

Mrs Irene Fee aged about 19 was released on a 1000 bond after one week in county jail on forgery charges. Her husband Charles Fee was taken to Oklahoma to face forgery charges there after Oklahoma officers arrived. A 25 reward for Fee and for the Star touring car was paid to Sheriff Christian.

Memphis Texas Irene] Fee Charles Fee Shawnee Okla Fee Oklahoma Sheriff Christian

Clarendon Sees Growth Across Lines Amid Dry Weather

Special to The News reports Clarendon launching natural gas work Monday and anticipating a new Municipal Junior College after the legislative bill. Growth includes a new passenger and freight station, residences, and a two story drug and gents furnishing building. Revenue from cream poultry and hogs rises. Donley County notes moisture scarce but local showers offer partial relief. farmers hope for rain by June 15.

Clarendon Donley County

Prominent Harrell Chapel Woman Passes Away

Mrs. Marivelle Long 46 of the Harrell Chapel community died at home June 2 after a three day illness from typhoid fever. Funeral services were held June 5 at 3 40 p.m. at the family residence with Evangelist R J Smith officiating. Burial followed at Fairview cemetery. She was survived by her husband M T Long and eight children four boys and four girls.

Memphis Marivelle Long M. T. Long Harrell Chapel Evangelist R. J. Smith Seventh and Brice Streets Church of Christ Fairview

Peanuts Expanding Near Portales in 1927 Crop

Portales New Mexico expects a sizable rise in irrigated peanut acreage, totaling over 1,000 acres for 1927 with an average yield of about 60 bushels. Planting is nearly finished though some farmers with small tracts still to sow. Buffalo milk is being used as human food in China.

Portales N. M China

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