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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1924

Page

9

West Texas Chamber Adopts $85,000 Budget for Year

The West Texas Chamber of Commerce executive committee approves a department budget of 85,000 for the year. J L Nunn reports from Sweetwater where the meeting occurred. A Whaley is elected manager for the sixth time. The slate includes several district and committee appointments across irrigation publicity immigration and industry sectors.

West Xas M. Whitaker R. A. Ksmith F. A. Fingwell B. F. Bent S. J. Cole Amarillo Harveyen K. Goodman C. M. Caldwell Abilene Irman J. M. Burrow A. Bourland Vernon W. W.x Big Spring O. P. Thane Snyder W. Kennerly Quanah G. A. Sager Oemphis J. W. Cheney C. Rutledge Floydada John L. Greenld Tahoka B. D. Donnell Wichita Lily J. L. Nunn M. Braswell Clarendon C. T. Watt Lamesa Clifford B. Jones Spur Exhibit R. J. Murray Ton Rr.a. Underwood Inview O. H. Loyd Vega Claudeson Roswell Memis O. P. Thrane W. R. Slay- 1

Texline and Ponca City couple wed at residence

W Stewart of Texline and Miss Dred Wright of Ponca City Oklahoma were married at the residence of H W Virgin at 1208 Van Buren Street last night at 9 30. A reception for Mr and Mrs Atkinson and sons will be held Tuesday night. Dr H W Virgin delivers farewell sermon Sunday June and departs for Chicago to begin new work. John Meyers, assistant pastor and education director, will not leave for Ohio until August 15. His resignation takes effect August 1 but he stays to lead Pan Idle Baptist Assembly music before leaving.

H. Win First Baptist Arch Chije John Meyers First Baptist Church Educanl Ohio Panidle Baptist Assembly Dr. W. Virgin Cage

Braley seeks reelection and Texas chamber date set

Clifford B Braley of Dalhart has announced his candidacy for re election as attorney of the 69th judicial district His name is linked to a senate bid A regional Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held in Memphis on June 23 Piano pupils of Miss Lily Larsen performed in a Monday recital at 8 00 pm at the First Baptist Church The public is invited.

Lifford B. Braley Dalhart 69Th Judicial Dis Texas Chamber of Commerce Memphis Lily Larsen First Baptist Bdh

Panhandle firm contracts Amarillo facility for planes

Becktold of the Panhandle hic Company announced a contract with Amarillo facility for Baldwin planes. Hague of the Texas cat Growers' Association travels to Fort Worth to work on the wheat crop. McDaniel of St. Francis visited the city on Wheat Growers' Association business.

F. Becktold Panhandle Hic Company Amarillo A. Hague Texas Cat Growers Fort Worth Vin McDaniel St. Francis City Us Wheat Growers’ Association

Growers Association Attends Meeting in Lockey You

Growers association and W Tumsey of Rinerain Sorghum Growers Association attended a farm meeting in Lockey. L Gough served as president of the Tex district as described in the fragment.

Advertising Book Study At Amarillo Club Luncheon

Amarillo Advertising and Sales Club will start a study of F. Osborn's Advertising at a series of round table luncheons. The first luncheon is tomorrow at noon at the Rio Hotel. Osborn is nationally known as an authority on advertising and the book will be the luncheon topic for a period. Members are urged to attend.

Amarillo F. Osborn Rio Hotel Osborn

Jack Hall Ranch to Open for Public Recreation Near Amarillo

Jack Hall plans to open the Jack Hall Ranch and Lake Arcadia west of Amarillo in June. The site offers shaded nooks, running streams, green hills, and a lake for swimming and picnics, just a short drive from the city along West Sixth Street.

Jack Hall Lake Arcadia The Panhandle Amarillo Sixth Street Country Club

Program announced for West Texas Chamber meet in Memphis

Special to The News reports the West Texas Chamber of Commerce District Meeting set for Memphis on June 23. Morning session includes remarks by Hon. A. M. Bourland, with lunch, round tables, and talks on Mexico, Panama Canal, and West Texas exhibits. Afternoon features rural education, cotton planting, and dairy and poultry topics, with prizes for eggs and livestock and a $1 registration fee.

Memphis West Texas Chamber of Commerce A. M. Bourland Vernon C. E. Richter Presbyterian Church J. H. Read Homer D. Wade Mexico Panama

Howard Payne College party journeys from Brownwood

A seven student and two men expedition led by Professor C E Winebrenner from Howard Payne College Brownwood passed Amarillo yesterday. The group travels north toward the Canadian border then west to Seattle to map geological formations across the nation. The party includes Miss Amanda Seals chaperon Annie Sue Mims Evan Philen Faye Alexander Tylene McMahon Roberta Evans Aubrey Goss and Lawrence Hays.

Howard Payne C. E. Winebrenner Howard Payne College Brownwood Amarillo Canadian Seattle Amanda Seals Chaperon Annie Sue Mims Evan Philen

Funeral Services Held Today for Newton Farris

Funeral service for Newton Farris 18 son of Mr and Mrs N P Farris 200 North Tyler will be held at 3 oclock this afternoon at the Griggs Undertaking company chapel by Rev G J Irwin. Burial will be in Llano cemetery. Farris formerly worked at Gilvin Tire in Amarillo and for the past 18 months was employed by Michelin Tire agency in Cheyenne. Body arrived in Amarillo Saturday afternoon.

Newton Farris N. P. Farris North Tyler Cheyenne Wyo The Griggs Undertaking Company G. J. Irwin Preston Hare Rockwell Jackson Hi Hale Frank Gilvin Robert Wright Dois Fincher Llano Cemetery Young Farris Gilvin Tire Company Michelin Tire Agency Amarillo Fort Worth Denver

Meeting of Elevators Men Called in Amarillo

Notices sent to Panhandle elevator managers by the Texas Wheat Growers Association local office summon them to Amarillo for a two day meeting Friday and Saturday. The sales and traffic managers will attend along with two federal inspectors to discuss grading methods. Detailed reports on wheat conditions across the Panhandle and harvest prospects will be presented, drawing about 109 men to the city.

Panhandle Texas Wheat Growers’ Association Amarillo

Grade Crossings and Public Demand for Safety

The article notes agitation over highway grade crossings due to frequent accidents at rail and highway intersections. Railroads aid in safety campaigns while the public pushes to eliminate crossings, but cost and conditions delay action. It argues education plus better provisions could reduce incidents.

Automobile Digest

Miss Dess Weds Lillard Price in Home Ceremony

Miss Dess married Lillard Price on Saturday night at 8 30 at 810 Harrison street in Dr H W Virgin's home. John Dees C F Hise and Miss Zella Garretson stood up, and the couple plan to reside at 806 Taylor street.

Lilard Price Ruby Dees Harrison Street H. W. Virgin John Dees C. F. Hise Zella Garretson Taylor Street

Three candidates for governor speak in Amarillo this week

Texas gubernatorial contenders will visit Amarillo with three speakers set for the district courtroom sessions next week. Judge F D Robertson of Dallas appears Monday at 8 p.m. State Senator W A Collins appears Tuesday and T W Davidson appears Wednesday in the same courtroom.

Texas Amarillo F. D. Robertson Dallas W. A. Collins T. W. (Whit) Davidson Robertson District Court Joe Burkett Eastland W. E. Pope Corpus Christi

Nuxated Iron Promises Health and Strength Boost

A vintage advertisement touts organic iron from Nuxated Iron claiming it strengthens muscles and improves complexion without teeth staining or stomach upset. It cites 4 million yearly users, promises refund if unsatisfied, and advises doctor’s clearance followed by weeks of use in tablet form from druggists.

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