Board names new heads of institutions in Texas
The Texas Board of Control elected two new superintendents for state institutions. Susie Teale Butler will head the Confederate Woman's Home in Austin and P. J. Rowe leads the state colored orphanage in Gilmer. Several senior administrators were re elected, with appointments across multiple facilities and the Alabama Coushatta reservation agent post in Livingston labeled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Board of Control
Susie Teale Butler
Confederate Woman's Home
P. J. Rowe
Gilmer
C. H. Standifer
Austin State Hospital
J. W. Bradfiel
Austin State School
BE. L. Hardin
Confederate Home
J. D. Martin
Deaf, Dumb & Blind Institution For
Colored
W. EB. Allen
Texas School For the Blind
T. M. Scott
Texas School For the Deaf
T. B. Bass
Abilene State Hospital
Giles W. Day
Galveston State Psychopathic Hospital
Agnes Stephens
R. R. Patterson
Wm. Johnson
San Antonio State Hospital
E. H. Nesbit
State Juvenile Training School
J. Stanford Halley
State Orphan Home
J. B. McKnight
State Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Geo. F. Powell
Terrell State Hospital
Chas W. Castner
Wichita Falls State Hospital
Alabama
Coushatta
Turfmen Suspended After Narcotics Charge at Latonia
Louisville trainers Kirby Ramsey and Chester O'Malley were suspended by Latonia officials for administering narcotics to horses in recent races. The stewards said the action stems from allegations tied to the Kentucky track incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latonia Race Track
U.P
Kirby Ramsey
Chester O'Malley
Louisville
Largest pool aboard Normandie measures 82 by 19 feet
The French liner Normandie carries the largest pool afloat, spanning 82 feet by 19 feet and holding about 50,000 gallons.
Jubilant Jubilee Marked By Catholic Clergy in Amarillo
Forty one priests gathered to honor Father J. H. Dolfe of Umbarger on his golden jubilee. Archbishop R. A. Gerkin of Santa Fe and former Amarillo archbishop returned for the celebration and spoke of Panhandle potential. Auxiliary Bishop William D. O'Brien joined from Chicago after attending Oregon Capuchin Fathers anniversary events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Dolfe
Umbarger
R. A. Gerkin
D. D
Santa Fe
Amarillo
Panhandle
Bishop Gerkin
Gerkin
William D. O'Brien
Chicago
Calinda
Bishop O’brien
Catholic Church Extension Societ
Bishop O'Brien
Pend
Oregon
Clergy Leaders Describe Relations and Prospects Across Dioceses
In remarks from a cross state visit, Bishop O Brien notes strong crop prospects in the Dakotas Minnesota and Montana. Other speakers praise Lubbock Amarillo and shared parish ties, with references to Father Dolje Msgr Nolan and Bishop Lucey highlighting long friendships and mutual respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakotas
Minnesota
Montana
Bishop O'Brien
Gabriel Diamante
V. F
Lubbock
Amarillo
Father Diamante
Rush Holt Becomes Senate Chair at 30 Years
Rush D. Holt of West Virginia, the Senate's youngest member, presided briefly as Vice President Garner was away. It marked his first Senate speech, as he had not yet participated in debate.
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Washington
Rush D. Holt
West Virginia
Senate
Garner
Holt
Iowa Senator Attacked by Democrats in Senate Debate
In Washington on June 26 Senator Clark of Missouri accused Republican Iowa Senator Dickinson of marching under the banner of William B. Shearer, a prominent navy advocate. The charge arose as the munitions investigating committee criticized Dickinson’s Monday speech alleging Socialist articles authored by Stephen Raushenbush, the committee counsel.
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Washington
Dickinson
Iowa
William B. Shearer
Senate
Clark
Democrat
The
Missourian
Munitions Investigating Committee
Stephen Raushenbush
State Legion Auxiliary President to address convention in Amarillo
In Amarillo this weekend the Fifth division Legion and Auxiliary hold their annual convention with state president Mrs Marion Danforth of Fort Worth addressing the joint meeting. Miss Bertha King of Odessa directs auxiliary meetings as officers are elected. events include a parade, tea, and a dance at the Legion home with welcome by Mrs. Holt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Amarillo
Marion Danforth
Fort Worth
Legion
Auxiliary
Bertha King
Odessa
Holt
C. M. Holt
George S. Berry
Lubbock
Amarillo Drum Corps
Legion Home
C. O. Hess
Mable Spencer
J. C. Holman
W. W. Fergus
J. J. Robinson
J. W. Barr
E. C. Nelson, Jr
Nelson
M. L. Puller
W. M. Benton
Otho K. Farrell
Roy Burke named national vice president of the A B C
Roy Burke of Amarillo was chosen as second vice president of the National Association of American Business Clubs at the Louisville convention. Amarillo members Mr and Mrs Burke, Clyde Holtzclaw, John R Forkner, and James Sellers attended. The Amarillo club won the Dayton Trophy for outstanding civic work for the second year. Russell Guinn of Danville Illinois was re elected president. Newark New Jersey club won the 1936 convention. Amarillo and Detroit were also invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Burke
Onge Street
National Association of American Business Clubs
Louisville
Burke
Clyde Holtzclaw
John R. Forkner
James Sellers
Amarillo
Dayton
Sellers
Holtzclaw
Holzclaw
Russell Guinn
Danville
Guinn
Newark
New Jersey
Detroit
Debate Holds Up Marine Measure
Washington June 26 Opposition tactics delayed House action on the administration bill to subsidize the American merchant marine Rep O Malley of Wisconsin demands an engrossed copy be read for filibuster purposes The House accepts an amendment to prevent rate discrimination against ports not on regular sea routes Blanton of Texas moves to strike out the enacting clause then withdraws for parliamentary purposes Opponents roared noes but were denied by the chamber
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
O'Malley
Wisconsin
Blanton
Texas
San Angelo Picked For 1936 VFW Encampment
San Angelo chosen as the 1936 Texas VFW department encampment site at the convention in Corpus Christi. E. E. Wiseman of El Paso elected commander, Max C. Walz of San Antonio senior vice commander, Rev. F. St. John of Gaveston junior vice commander, Mrs. Mabel Gertrude Shaw of El Paso re elected department auxiliary president, district commanders named including W. S. Birge of Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Texas Department
Veterans of Foreign Wars
E. E. Wiseman
Fl Paso
Max C. Walz
San Antonio
Rev. F. St. John of
Gaveston
Mabel Gertrude Shaw
Department
W. S. Birge
Amarillo
Banker Davis Begins Jail Term in 90 Days
Abner Davis 65, founder of a bank chain once in Oklahoma City and Memphis, begins a 90 day jail sentence for mail fraud connected to the HelloPlane scheme. U S District Attorney Eastus said investors were bilked of about 100000. Judge Atwell suspended a two year sentence but ordered the jail term. Davis was indicted in 1930 and recently arrested in Miami, Florida, before being returned to Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
U.P
Abner Davis
Oklahoma City
Memphis
U. S
Clyde Eastus
Atwell
Davis
Miami
Fla
Jury Upholds Ban on Foreign Movie Ecstasy
A federal court jury in New York found the Czech motion picture Ecstasy obscene and immoral after viewing the import. The suit to confiscate the film was upheld, with defendants given 20 days to appeal to the U S Circuit Court of Appeals. The film remains in government custody.
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New York
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Festasy
Il Duce Holds To Old Views In Rome Talks
June 26 Rome Premier Mussolini remains firm on a complete solution with Ethiopia. Capt. Anthony Eden leaves Paris after talks with Mussolini, seeking a way to keep Italy in the League of Nations while guarding an Italian mandate over Ethiopia. If no settlement is found, force could be used to compel Emperor Haile Selassie to terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Anthony Eden
Great Britain
Paris
Benito Mussolini
East Africa
League of Nations
Il Duce
Italy
Ethiopia
Haile Selassie
Laval
Egypt joins International Tourist Council meeting in Poland
Cairo reports the Egyptian government accepts invitation to attend the general meeting of the International Tourist Council this summer in Poland. The King Fuad's Cup will be awarded for the best advertisement to attract tourists to Egypt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
International Tourist Council
Poland
King Fuad
Egypt
Thedford's Black-Draught Laxative Praised in Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Thedford's Black-Draught as a top laxative made from leaves and roots of medicinal plants. It features a testimonial from Mrs. W. M. Bullock of Waynesburg Kentucky praising its relief of biliousness constipation and sluggishness.
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Thedford
Collector found dead on highway near Floydada
H H Davis a collector for an implement company was found fatally wounded two miles north of Floydada on Highway 28 after noon Wednesday and died at 3 30 in a local hospital. The body had a single bullet wound over the right ear and the revolver lay in the front seat. Davis was alive when rushed to the hospital by Sheriff Randerson but died without regaining consciousness. Papers were in order and his purse held $20. Survivors are his widow and two sons aged 12 and 16, residents of Plainview.
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H. H. Davis
Here
Davis
E. S. Randerson
Plainview
Wichita Falls Man Sentenced for Murder After Drinking Party
Leslie Carter received five years in the state penitentiary after being found guilty by a jury of murder in the death of H. B. Price at the Price home following a drinking party on April 22. Price died four days later from head injuries. The son testified Carter left the house before Price was found badly hurt, and the defense plans an appeal.
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Wichita Falls
Leslie Carter
State Penitentiary
H. B. Price
Price
Carter
FAMOUS VIENNA CAFE TO CLOSE ITS DOORS
Austrians and visitors mourn the closing of Cafe Pucher a renowned Vienna institution long favored by the old nobility. The notice notes the cafe will shut after years of serving as a historic coffee house and gathering place for the elite. New York City contains 5251 miles of streets with 3284 paved.
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Vienna
U.P
Cafe Pucher
New York City
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J. J. Dolje
Msgr
R. M. Nolan
Father Dolje
Msgr. Nolan
Graffio
Corsicana
Msgr. Graffio
Robert E. Lucey
Rush Holt
DEMOS
Gee
Pepe
Per Callon
Polk
Petia i Aeaadee
Bobby M‘lean
Verne Busher
Eddie Shipstad
Oscar Johnson
Nelson Sisters
M ° Gowan
Mack Roy Shipstad
Ina
Frankie Masters
Legion Auxiliary
Corpus Christi
Ness
Nada
Anada
SPAR
Wwa
Canada
Canada Dry
Willys 77
Montgomery Ea
Tor Potk
Thane
Grom
Yen
Erly
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