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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1930
Page
2
A fragmented report notes drops in wheat cotton copper and grains with export prices easing. The text lists min prices and net lows for leading shares such as Pennsylvaia railroads and telecommunication at various lines, reflecting market softness on a recent trading day.
The report lists two business charter grants including the Tom F. Connally Grain Company and Consumers' Fuel Association of Beving with capital stock through Avenue National Bank. It also notes a confessed bandit sentenced to four years in the penitentiary after a suburban grocery incident and a separate tax or fine event involving a De Love Catering Company.
Fort Worth June 1 leaders from all sections rally behind Senator Clint Small in the Panhandle race amid rumors of Moody withdrawing. Local organizers including Gall for Governor clubs in central Texas and Houston plans to push Small's campaign as aides confer with labor and legal figures. Also cited is pastor support from Stephenville and Corpus Christi while Moody weighs a conference outcome in Dallas and the Panhandle's backing appears split.
A jumble of names and places records visits and departures. Residents including R Bauman and family along with several Oklahoma Texas and California visitors are noted in transit between homes such as 231 Bantam and 2610 Hughen Street. Local officials J M Osken and others plan trips to San Antonio and South Texas while others prepare moves and gatherings at Maple apartment and nearby homes.
Two men from Pampa, Jack Brant and Ervin Gl rest, faced liquor charge arraignments after bonds were set at 65,000 and 4,000 dollars. Amarillo figures and Pampa bondsmen named J B Wrighe stood as sureties. The defendants were arraigned weeks ago and have remained in county jail.
Mise Elizabeth Stiles of Wheel has secured a passport and left for Europe yesterday. Mita Stile plans to depart Houston aboard a plane and travel through European countries for the summer.
A fragmented local text discusses wheat crop progress, harvest timing, and price expectations. It mentions responses from firms like Gans Company, new wheat arrivals, and figures such as Mr. Kearns and Latham. The passage references Wednesday terms and a sale, with scattered notes on protection and market outlook.
Frank Beaudoin of Pampa posts bond of 2350 with U S Commissioner Ker Hughes and F J Danigan in a mail fraud indictment. Case transferred to Amante dine. Grain market notes report mixed wheat conditions across Panhandle with several firms buying for export and moisture affecting grade quality.
The entry describes a Scouts camp day with mention of Jupiter Provine on vacation and no rain, notes about a fair, a love note, and confusion over someone named Bob. It covers court judges, meals, a Rhodes fire, benediction, and singing, plus remarks about a new cook and camp life. It mentions Corporal C Grover Davis and archery, a missing font, and a German-related tension.
Judgment for permanent damages entered in the River Road flood case against the city of Vibert. Court records note extensive proceedings, with a lengthy 20 page judgment by Judge W. Stoning and references to landowner claims and tax concerns. The report also mentions local court activities, dances, and community events surrounding the period.
In Houston on June 16, Chief C W Mex Pail announced a police department shakeup following the fatal stabbing of Grover Pence a 2 blacksmith on Saturday night at a motor patrol site. J Haney an 82 year old dentist was held without bond on murder charges with five others transferred from the sub station as part of the action.
The body of W. H. Truscott, 38, Amarillo resident and well known local figure, is due here early morning from Denver on the five o'clock train. Funeral arrangements will be completed at Griggs Funeral Chapel. He died after a collision in Colorado en route to Amarillo where he had lived most of his life. He is survived by his widow and mother, with a brother and sister also noted among survivors.
Lubbock Tech requests a bigger biennial appropriation than current funding. For the 1933 ending period the state board considers a total of 2 305 000, triple the current allotment. The college aims for about 1 750 865 yearly and 812 BSB for the year ending August 31.
Mrs Stella Fioiee Young 38 wife of CL Young died in a hospital Sunday night. Survived by husband a daughter Beate Pie mother Mrs Pete Tagrams sisters Elna Brown and Le Tngrais Wallace Ingram Newlin Ga. Funeral home Buchanan Street holding body at Loring for arrangements.
The murder case of Time Heft was continued in Bowie County court this April due to the illness of the defendant's mother, with a material witness present.
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