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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1930

Page

2

Solons Plan Adjournment On Wednesday

Washington June 29 leaders in Congress push to end the long session by Wednesday. The Senate will take up a substitute veterans relief bill vetoed by Hoover and hopes for early enactment. House aims to modify the Hoover law enforcement commission funding and expand inquiry beyond prohibition.

Associated Press Washington Congress Senate House Hoover Hoover Law Enforcement Commission Commission Mr. Hoover Wagner New York Alabama

Baptists Endorse Ordway Stand on R O 7 G Plans

The Tabernacle Baptist Church congregation unanimously passed a resolution endorsing Amarillo school board president G G Ordway on building an armory from school tax funds and opposing using any tax money for military training. The pastor explained the Ordway letter read in the Sunday News Globe before the vote. Variations in Colorado altitudes range from 3,400 to 14,402 feet above sea level.

G. G. Ordway Amarillo Tabernacle Baptist Church J. C. Lisemore Ordway Sunday News Globe

Dress Notice and Funeral Follows Crime Coverage

Misses dress sizes 16 to 20 described with fabric yardage and widths appears amid continued coverage of a crime and funeral. The article notes UP-TO-DATE SPRING AND WINTER FASHIONS and details funeral proceedings, pallbearers, relatives, and a large floral display as authorities pursue leads in a citywide investigation.

Berd News-Globe Sterling Place Brooklyn

Wheat as cash crop and feeding value debated by farmers

Many farmers, continuing from a previous page, argue that wheat is the year's cash crop. Mr. Barlow notes wheat yields lower feed value than corn, milo, maize, or kafir, and that horses rarely eat it while cows avoid it as a steady diet unless mixed with other feeds.

Barlow

Bays Preaches On Pharisee And Publican At Service

Dr J A Bays pastor of the Polk Street Methodist Church spoke on the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican at yesterday morning’s service. He said Jesus attacked accepted virtue through the tale and highlighted the contrast between a respected Pharisee and a publican. Dr H O Smith of the First Christian Church spoke on The Great Commission stressing salvation through Jesus and faith. Dr R Thomson of Central Presbyterian discussed women’s role in Gandhi’s movement as part of the Gandhi India evening talks series.

J. A. Bays Polk Street Methodist Church Christ Jesus Dr. Bays Bays J. H. O. Smith First Christian Church Dr. Smith R. Thomson Central Presbyterian Church Gandhi India Dr. Thomsen

New Library Books for Spring Reading at Local Library

The library stacks welcome a range of new titles from travel sketches to biographies. Horace Rand’s WALK TO HO RACE S SABINE FARM invites imagination with a 1913 visit near Rome, while EMNENT ASIANS profiles six pivotal leaders including Sun Yat Sen and Gandhi. Various biographical works by Maurois, Gruber, Clarke, and Slowe fill shelves along with studies in mineralogy, aviation history, and Greek and Roman literature.

Horace E. K. Rand Sabine Farm Rome Upton Close New East Sun- Yat-Sen Yamagata Ito Japan Yustapha Kemal Turkey Josef Stalin Russia Mahatma Gandhi India Asia Orient

Ambitious Amarillo Murder Probe Yields Little New

Sheriff and police chiefs pledge intense nationwide effort to solve the unusual Amarillo homicide case of Mr and Mrs Payne. Investigators say evidence is circumstantial and no motive or suspect has emerged as district attorney Thomerson notes scant clues and ongoing door to door scrutiny. Relatives report a broken garage window and a rubber-soled footprint found at the scene while expressing disbelief at any foe of Mrs Payne.

Thompson W. R. McDowell Law Enforcement Amarillo Thomerson E. W. Thomerson

London Treaty Described as Unfair and Unjust

In a Senate foreign relations committee minority report Republicans Johnson Moses and Robinson condemn the London naval treaty as unfair to the United States. The trio argue the pact fails to achieve parity with Britain and to reduce taxpayer costs. Moses notes haste and seeks deferral until November while President Hoover pushes for quick action.

Associated Press Washington United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee Johnson California Moses New Hampshire Robinson Indiana Senate Hoover

Harlingen Carpenter Killed In Auto Wreck Near Laredo

By The Associated Press. Laredo June 29 A light touring car overturned near here early today. C. W. Scott a Harlingen carpenter was killed. Juan Vallejo the driver was not seriously injured and freed himself after being pinned beneath the car. They were returning home from Engle Pass.

Associated Press Laredo Here C. W. Scott Harlingen Juan Vallejo Engle Pass

Beaumont Mob Seeks Negro Officer Targeting Williams

The remnant of a crowd once about 200 men, angered by Rainey Williams a Black man accused of assaulting a white woman, retreated from the county jail to the water front after hours of threats. Sheriff Covington kept guards armed and fire and police ready as machine guns watched the scene. By 3:30 am only about 40 men remained on a dock and issued statements calling white men to join them while muttering threats and suggesting hanging as punishment.

Associated Press Beaumont Rainey Williams Williams W. W. Covington Covington Old Rock

Hunters Pass Fliers Set New Pace At Dawn Tally

Crowds waited through the night as dawn broke over the field. The twins kept flying, counting new fortune by the hour. A huge crowd roared with the tied record and growing suspense as earnings potential surpassed earlier estimates toward about 200000 dollars in prize money.

Mother Hunter Voices Pride and Fear at Endurance Flight

A gray haired Chicago mother, known as Mother Hunter, watched her sons Kenneth and John pilot the City of Chicago as it beat the world endurance record for continuous flying. She recalled fear then pride, spoke courage to her boys over the radio, and received applause from the crowd at Sky Harbor airport.

Ruth Cowan Associated Press Chicago Sky Harbor Hunter Kenneth John Albert Walter Big Ben Irene St. Louis Dale Jackson Forrest O’brien

Social Lion at Fair Theater starring Jack Oakie

The Social Lion arrives by air for a late showing at the Fair theater. Jack Oakie leads in this adaptation of Octavus Roy Cohen's Marco Himself, a comedy about a garage mechanic who joins a polo club and climbs into society. Skeets Gallagher, Mary Brian, and Olive Borden co star. the film features rib tickling dialog and a happy finale.

The Fair Theater Jack Oakie Octavus Roy Cohen Marco Skeets Gallagher Oakie Mary Brian Olive Borden Jack

West Texas teacher college athlete dies in Canyon

Cramp continues from page one recounts the death of a Canyon youth. Survivors include his mother and father, one brother Bailey, and four sisters Oriana Irene Esther Lou and Mary. The deceased recently graduated from West Texas Teachers College and was active in athletics, playing right end on the football team and guard on the college basketball squad.

Bailey Oriana Irene Esther Lou Mary Canyon West Texas Teachers College

Motorcycle events draw 2000 at Tri-State Fairgrounds

About 2000 spectators watched a motorcycle trick show at Tri-State fairgrounds as M A Reagan suffered a broken leg when his bike overturned. Reagan was rushed to St Anthony's hospital and was recovering. Johnnie Branson, managing the events, said performances on the Waves track showcased riders who may set new July 4 records during a big celebration.

Tri-State Fair Grounds M. A. Reagan Fair Grounds St. Anthony's Hospital Johnnie Branson Venice Cal Fair Association Branson Jack Hall

Birthday Flight Record Setters At Airfield Rally

A family arrives to support aviators as Kenneth Hunter turns twenty two on June 18 while pilots aim for a 500 hour summit. Irene Hunter feeds the crew, planning meals through July 4 as the field hosts crowds and officials. The scene centers on Mrs. Albert Hunter and relatives from Staunton NL watching the aerial effort.

Kenneth Hunter Albert Hunter Inlaw A. H. Hunter William Staunton Irene

Film rushes to Fair Theater by plane Sunday

Airplanes become a regular link between Dallas and the Fair Theater. An exhibitor missent Jack Oakie's Social Lion to Dallas instead of Amarillo. Paramount manager ordered a new print sent by plane. Roy Taylor flew from noon to 4:45 PM, landed at Claude for fuel, and delivered the reels for the third show. Safety in Numbers was alternated at the Mission during the delay. An extra showing of Social Lion was added for latecomers.

Dallas Fair Theater Jack Oakie Amarillo T. Wilson Erwin Paramount Publix Theaters Roy Taylor Claude

Noted pastor of M E Church dies in Tulsa

Dr. John A. Rice a prominent Methodist church leader and educator died in Tulsa Oklahoma at his home after years of ill health. He organized the Alabama Women’s College at Montgomery led Columbia College in South Carolina and held pastorates in New Orleans Fort Worth St Louis and Tulsa. He helped finance Tulsa’s Boston Avenue church, directed cathedral details, taught at the University of Tulsa, and contributed to Methodist educational reforms in Texas and at Southern Methodist University.

Associated Press Oklahoma City John A. Rice Congregational Church of Tulsa Rice Oklahoma Methodist Congregational Church University of Tulsa Texas

Small for Governor gains steam in Stephenville rally

A Stephenville meeting featured Senator Carl Hardin voicing his support for Senator Small and signaling growing strength. telegrams at the event indicated rising momentum and more Small for Governor clubs forming across Texas as Small claims the field has slimmed to seven candidates, most of whom he labels as professional politicians.

Stephenville Carl Hardin State Senate Small

Funeral for Owens Infant Held Sunday

Funeral services were held at 2 oclock yesterday afternoon for Bobby Ray Owens twin brother of a daughter born Saturday morning to Mr and Mrs Sam J Owens 806 Arthur street The father is one of the owners of Owens Brothers garage Interment was in Memorial park cemetery

Doctor Hill Mr. Payne Rev. Bays Mrs. Payne Ray S. Daniels H. W. Clutter Morris C. Holt Thomas E. Stanley W. J. Fletcher Charles Young C. J. Jones Clyde Bray R. A. Young E. 0. Northcutt W. C. Perry Julius Dozenfield H. S. Bishop W. T. Brothers EF. C. Nelson Darrell Jackson Homer A. Callaway J. W. Canterbury John Cobb W. F. Manning E. P. Works D. A. Shirley Francis Shaw F. E. Savage Grady Oldham R. H. Wright Q. W. Gano Frank R. Phillips J. M. Kernan Martin A. Hart E. H. Foster Howard Elliott S. H. Jones E. P. Crow B. B. Cluck John Fullingim J. O. Cade W. W. Gibson Charles Keffer Grady Hazelwood Edward W. Thomerson J. B. McCarter John L. McCarty C. R. Flesher H. F. Smith P. F. Sapp Payne L. C. Johnson Lovington N. M Lawton Johnson Dwight Johnson Austin R. C. Mellon Lamesa Hilda Johnson Los Angeles Memorial Park Bays Pboxwell Brothers W. N. Thompson Owens Bobby Ray Owens Sam J. Owens Arthur Street Owens Brothers Garage Memorial Park Cemetery

Fire displays on Fourth at Jack Hall’s ranch in Panhandle

The Tri-State Fair association plans a spectacular Fourth of July celebration at Jack Hall’s ranch near Amarillo. Nearly 50 fireworks displays will be superintended by Tex Thornton of the U S Torpedo Co and W E Bosche. The hour long program starts at nine, with swimming contests, dancing, stunt flying by Harold English, and political speeches.

Panhandle Jack Hall W. F. Lampe Tri-State Fair Association The Fair Association Lampe Tex Thornton U. S. Torpedo Company W. E. Bosche Amarillo W. C. Hawk Harold English Air Oh Bat

Trading Fairly Active On Week For N. C. Cotton

New Orleans reported cotton trading was fairly active over the past week despite the first notice days for July contracts. July futures declined as liquidation ahead of notice day influenced prices, with near-month slipping to a discount against October before late-week recovery on heat and wind conditions across the belt.

Associated Press New Orleans New York Farm Loan Board

Weekly Cotton Table Shows Futures for New Orleans Market

The table lists weekly high low and close prices for New Orleans cotton futures compared with a year ago. Values cover October December January and March contracts with highs around 18.30 to 18.80 cents and lows near 12.50 to 13.40 cents.

L. Yr New Orleans Palcya

Public Library Planned in Jeddah with Bahrein Benefactor

A public library will open in Jeddah, funded by a Bahrein pearl merchant who recently visited Mohammed's tomb. The library will house works on science and art.

Associated Press Jedda Arabia Mecca Islam Bahrein Mohammed

Also Mentioned on This Page

Solons Baptists R. O Colorado T. A. Boycan Boycan Belfast Ireland America Bull Run New Library Books Ruth EH. Delzell Asidre Maurois Ariel Disraeli Mape England William T. Whitley George III Royal Academy Alice Hamilton Doctor Hamilton United States Bureau of Labor Statistics A. H. Phillips John Goldstrom Wright Brothers Wright-Smithsonian Czechoslovakia Josef Gruber Doctor Gruber Charles University Prague H. Butler Clarke Sid George Slowe Francis Greenleaf Allinson Greece Jeremiah Raymond Calkins Doctor Calkins Daniel Bloonfield John Masefield Social LION Talking Picture Equipment M.E. Church Alabama Women’s College Montgomery Hall N. C Nunn Electric CO
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