Mobeetie Enjoys Prosperity Amid Crops and Growth
Mobeetie expects a strong fall with over 4000 bales of cotton and wheat at 60 percent normal. Bank deposits at First State rise 20 percent year over year as farmers spend more. Four new stores rise, Masonic temple rebuilds, and Fort Elliott site figures into town pride. Local industries include Oakes Mill and New Home flour. Fort Elliott highway plans aim to boost tourist visits this season.
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Mobeetie
Masonic Temple
First State Bank
Hunt Hardware Company
Oa Dry Goods .& Grocery Comparobectic
Oakes Mi
J. E. Oakes
Wheeler County
H. L. Flanagan
Elliott
Custer
Sweetwater Creek
J. J. Long
Meek Dry Goods and Grocery Company
Shamrock
Pampa
Miama
Fort Elliott
B Y P U Prepares Encampment at Palacious July
The Baptist Young Peoples Union opens its twenty fourth encampment and thirty fifth annual convention at Palacious June through July 12. T C Gardner says the encampment aims to curb social ills by religious social life. the movement has grown to 8500 societies and 110000 members. A $25000 bond issue for new buildings and seawall work is discussed. Palacious hosts multiple denominations and summer activities including camping, boating and a proposed summer school.
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Gardner
Mr. Gardner
Texas B. Y. P. U
Baptist Young Peoples’ Union
Palacious
Texas
Epworth League Conference Set in Amarillo Monday
Epworth Leagues of the Northwest Texas Methodist Conference will open its annual convention Monday night at Polk Street Methodist Church in Amarillo. About 600 delegates and visitors are expected through Friday, with a Thursday picnic at Harding's Ranch hosted by the Board of City Development. Notable speakers include Dr. P. W. Horn of Lubbock and Dr. H. K. King of Galveston, a Poland returnee, among others.
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Epworth Leagues
Northwest Texas Methodist Conference
Amarillo
Polk Street Methodist Church
Harding
Allen Dysart Partnership Dissolved In Texas Move
Dysart resigns as sales manager from Allen Dysart Motor Company. Firm to operate as Charles Allen Motor Company with territories across fifty Panhandle and west Texas counties. H T Knight and Dallas district manager visiting factory to review agency network.
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T. 8. Dysart
Allen-Dysart Motor Company
Rickenbacker Automobile
Allen
Dysart
McCarty Motor Company
Charles Allen Motor Company
Panhandle
West Texas
Home Special Displays Open at Model House on Hughes
Specials for home are contributed by local individuals. In the model home at 2116 Hughes street the draperies are donated by H. and R. Wright of Amarillo Furniture Company who oversaw hanging and furniture arrangements. Flowers are provided by Amarillo Florist P. H. Buthker, who plans potted plants outside and cut flowers inside. The plant shop, opened twenty years ago, plans a new $15,000 greenhouse on the North road after the company’s purchase last year. Visitors are invited to tour the cellar to see laundry demonstrations by Spencer Nunn Electric Company.
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Hughes Street
R. ©. Wright
Amarillo Furniture Company
Amarillo Florist
P. H. Buthker
Amarillo
Buthker
Spencer Nunn Electric Company
Two Automakers Lead 1994 Auto Production
The two largest car makers accounted for 65 percent of U S automobile output in 1994. Word Motor Co led, with General Motors second, reflecting a dominant industry share for the period.
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Word
General Motors
McDonald To Bid On All City Water Proposals
D L McDonald of Hereford said he would submit bids on the two remaining city proposals after the commission voted to purchase 9 sections of Word land and consider additional bids. He also stated he would bid if the water supply source were to be located on the Word land.
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D. L. McDonald
Hereford
Word
Joint Installation by Masonic Bodies in Amarillo June 24
Amarillo Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Amarillo Chapter Royal Arch Masons and Amarillo Council Royal and Select Masters will hold a joint installation at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday June 24 at 8 00 p m J M Webb will be installed as worshipful master Dr M L Fuller as high priest and Ira Brown as Thrice Illustrious Master All Blue Lodge Masons are invited to attend the ceremonies in the Chapter and Council bodies.
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Amarillo
J. M. Webb
Amarillo Lodge
M. L. Fuller
Ira Brown
Blue Lodge
Ben Moore wins first in city cleanup drive
Ben Moore of 209 North Pierce won first prize of 25 dollars in the city cleanup campaign judged last night by Dr. E. F. Lanham and others. The table lists winners and prizes from 25 to 2.50 dollars for various residents across the city who cleaned yards and arranged rubbish for collection.
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Ben Moore
North Pierce Street
E. F. Lanham
Polk
City Commission
W. M. Curl
L. B. Hammond
Z. B. Pirtle
G. H. Bryant
George McLellan
North Pierce
BE. F. Lanham
Polk Street
Leslie Williams
Taylor
LN. Barton
Carolina
C. W. Bellows
D. W. Gill
Mississippi
C. O. Defenbough
Houston
James Snyder
Georgie
R. G. Sullenger
Florida
Ernest Massie
North Taylor
B. M. Loser
Pierce
Emma Defenbaugh
Cleveland
Adjustable Fiat Wheel Lets Drivers Set Steering Column
The new Fiat offers an adjustable steering column for driver comfort. A short hand lever releases and locks the post at the desired angle for easy customization.
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Fiat
Men Who Follow Diving Long Are Subject To Deafness
A historical snippet notes that men who regularly pursue diving face a risk of deafness. The warning reflects occupational hazards associated with diving and the era’s health concerns.
Flagg Opens With Auction of Lots in Castro County
Special to The News reports Flagg in Castro county began with a lots auction in the Flagg ranch owned by Col. C. T. Herring of Amarillo. A noon barbecue, crowd of 800 to 1,000, sale led by John Snider of Amarillo, auctions started about 2 pm. Two baseball games were played Frio vs Spring Lake and Tulsa vs Dimmitt, a rodeo managed by Jack Hays. Amarillo attendees included Col. Herring L. O. Thompson Ernest O. Thompson O. V. Vernon John Fain and others. Fain oversees the sales campaign and Vernon spoke on the Tri-State Fair.
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Flagg
Castro County
Flagg Ranch
Col. C. T. Herring
Amarillo
John Snider
Frio
Springlake
Tulsa
Dimmitt
Jack Hays
Col. Herring
L. O. Thompson
Ernest O. Thompson
O. V. Vernon
John Fain
Fain
Studebaker Big Six Hits 138000 Miles In Rough Terrain
In Stockton California a Studebaker Big Six has logged 138000 miles over steep mountain grades and rough country roads with negligible upkeep. No major parts have been purchased or repaired due to wear or accident. The owner praises the car’s durability and low maintenance.
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Stockton
Calif
Studebaker
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Rock Island
Groom Agency
International Harvester Co
Palacios
South Texas
William Russell Owen
Macon
J. E. Gates
San Antonio
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Leonard Frisble
Waco
Ethel Hudson
Jessie Fuller
Mable Elrod
Kate Reilly
Nell Hooter
Winnie Sears
Edgar Williamson
Bryan Robinson
Fort Worth
I. E. Reynolds
Seminary Hill
W. H. McKenzie
Waxahachie
John L. Hill
Nashville
Baptist Young People's Union
Leabant and Patiere
Tro
Rerve-racing Peinei
Jie Bettie
MUM E
Ig Ming Olle
Austin Drug CO
Elinor Re
Tera
Palo Duro Lumber Co
Lincoln
Epworth
Allen-Dysart
Oas
Mdonald Says
Amarillo National Bank
U. S. Depository
the Bank of Personal Service
Tudebaker
Bakersfield
Los Angeles
California
Jewett City
Conn
McCarty Motor CO
Fillmore
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