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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1925
Page
8
Meek W H Ellis and Frank Lee, both of Mobeetie, will join a reunion program with speakers including Dr J A Hill president of West Texas State Teachers College Canyon A B Stinnett Amarillo and Judge W A Palmer of Amarillo scheduled to give addresses.
The 1925 Panhandle Boy Scout camp reports a record attendance with about 300 registered campers. A big Treasure Hunt is planned under Scout Commissioner A A Graham featuring prizes from Blackburn Bros and local sponsors. Rules emphasize compass directions, proper trail following, and safety gear while a musical program by the Memphis Band is slated for 4 PM.
Three new houses completed in John Dees addition and three plots in the West 13th Street area were prepared for immediate construction. Utilities including water, lights, and gas were established. Office phone 833.
The Masonic Home band arrives this afternoon from Daithart for a 30 minute concert at Polk Street Methodist Church with no charges. A second free concert Monday night follows. The group visits Harding's ranch Monday and will be hosted at 5 30 PM by DeMolays and Rainbow Girls.
After five days of high winds rain began around 1 AM with about a quarter inch by 2 AM. Early reports indicate the heaviest rainfall northwest of Amarillo. The moisture comes at an opportune moment for raw crops just starting to emerge.
Ted N. Smissen, once Amarillo Daily News circulation manager, now leads Chattanooga Times circulation. He traveled from Amarillo to Colorado Springs for the National Circulation Managers Association meeting. Chattanooga Times circulation grew from 23,000 to 30,000 in two years after Smissen’s departure. Adolph Ochs of the New York Times is a substantial Chattanooga Times owner.
Rev M I Davis pastor of the Goodnight Baptist Church has been chosen as missionary for the Palo Duro Baptist Association. He resigns his Goodnight pastorate and begins new work. Notices to Contractors call for bids by June 8 1925 for concrete sidewalks curbs and gravel pavement at Northwest Texas Hospital Amarillo Texas with plans from Guy A Carlander. Bids sealed and due to county auditor H G Hamrick.
A sensational claim offers a simple mixture of powdered tarkroot and lemon juice to smooth wrinkles and sagging skin within minutes. The ad asserts immediate rejuvenation, notes the wash-off formula is harmless and edible, and that a full package costs about three cents per treatment.
The Amarillo campaign for a World War I dependents endowment fund raised 4610.50 dollars toward a 4200.00 goal, with Dr G T Vineyard declared winner of the West East rivalry and thanks given to workers and businesses. A divorce notice for A V M Jamison, Philadelphia case, sets July 6 hearing. attorney A Bernad Hirsch listed. Dickey's Eye Water ad ends.
The fiftieth anniversary of Fort Elliott will be celebrated June 17 and 18 with a reunion and barbecue at Mobeetie. Honor guests include Richard Bussell, J. J. Long, and Mark Husselby, the only living founders. A reunion committee headed by F. P. Reid and C. M. Scott coordinates the arrangements.
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