First Congregational Church Dedication Reflects New Building
The new $25,000 First Congregational Church on Eighteenth Avenue and Iarrison Street was dedicated in an all day ceremony. Dignitaries Dr. F. L. Moore, Dr. A. K. Ricker, Dr. George T. McCullum, and Rev. Robert Allingham attended. The structure serves as a church community building until the future edifice is completed, featuring Mission style with cream brick, red tile roof, three large adaptable class rooms, a large social hall, kitchen, restrooms, and a modern hot air heating system. Lightfoot & Funk designed it and I. Pelton supervised construction.
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First Congregational Church
Eighteenth Avenue
Iarrison Street
F. L. Moore
Denver
A. BK. Ricker
Dallas
George T. McCullum
Chicago
Robert Allingham
Allingham
Lightfoot & Funk
I. Pelton
Sunlight study lab at University of Kentucky envisioned
A laboratory to study the sun's ultra violet rays on animals and plants will be established at the University of Kentucky. Dean Paul Anderson says the project will examine direct sun effects, with rooms of varied temperature and humidity for observing plant and animal life. The facility is funded by Percy H Johnston, president of the Chemical National Bank in New York.
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Associated Tress
Lexington, Wy
Wits
Univrsity of Kentucky
Paul Anderson
College of Engineering
Percy H. Johnston
The
Chemical National Bank
New York
Severe hailstorm devastates Briscoe County crops
Special to The News from Silverton reports a severe hailstorm moved across a six mile wide band west of Silverton and southwestward across Briscoe County. The storm damaged all wheat and cotton in its path, with grain row crops and cotton suffering near total losses while some growers had harvests complete. Affected wheat tested 62 to 63, and J H Burson reported 40 bushels per acre with tests above 60 in the north east Silverton area.
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Silverton
Briscoe County
J. H. Burson
Red Cross Campaign to Ban Gas Warfare Takes Shape
Geneva June 23 The Red Cross launches a broad effort to curb chemical warfare. Propaganda and public education will warn of gas dangers as competitions seek best gas masks and detection methods. Mustard gas prize to be awarded in July equals about 1925 Swiss francs.
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Geneva
Red Cross
Book of Home Plans Offered At Low Cost
The News-Globe and Panhandle Lumber company offer a book of home plans to promote better homes. The volume sells for 50 cents for pickup or 60 cents including mail delivery.
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Book of
News-Globe and the Panhandle Lumber Company
Pedersen Buys Brooks Sand and Gravel Holdings
F. L. Pedersen has purchased Brooks Sand and Gravel and will operate the pit 16 miles north of Amarillo on the Colorado and Gulf highway. He plans concrete building units in three sizes for business or residence use, with machinery ordered and workers to be employed at the site near the material source. cement will be hauled from Amarillo. Pedersen’s concrete unit idea is his original concept and a patent has been applied for.
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F. L. Pedersen
Brooks Sand and Gravel Company Holdings
Amarillo
Colorado and Gulf Highway
Pedersen
Ama‘Tillo
Building permits boost local total to 797208 this year
The city reports the yearly total of building permits rising to 797208 after issuing 25800 in the past week. Largest permit goes to B W Bickwell and Company for remodeling at 705 Polk Street lifting Marizon Ready-to-Wear Store floor space. Additional permits cover a warehouse addition, hangar at the Municipal Airport, and various dwellings and garages.
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B. W. Bickwell and Company
Muarizon Ready-to
Polk Street
Marizon
Parr Construction Company
Panhandle
Wales Remains Single on Eve of 30th Year
United Press reports on June 23 that the Prince of Wales remains single on the eve of his 86th year. The article notes his rumored but denied links, his illness and recovery of the King, and his increased duties as regent while planning for the future. It highlights his hunting quit, reduced social life, and continued sports like squash and golf.
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Wales
Warry L. Percy
United Press
London
Prince of Wales
Windsor Castle
Hothis
East Africa
Duke of Gloucester
Buckingham
England
Africa
Mary
North Country
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Kentucky
Modern Roofing Company
Dial
Brooks Sand and Gravel
F. McCormack
700
Taylor Street
Mrs. A. Martin
el Paso
McLean
Bill Bogard
Allen
Johnson
Huddleston
Memphis
Allen, Johnson
Ingrid
Sweden
Hird
10Th Ave
Vernon Williams
W. 6Th St
Texan Builders’ Supplies
News-Globe
Texas Plains
Tyler
WICK
Red Wheel Gas
Morrow-Thomas Hardware Co
Polk St
Amarillo Gas CO
EL Toro
Panhandle Lumber Company
Tyler Sts
6Th and
Texas
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