Amarillo Zinc Plant Reaches Output Milestones
The American Smelting and Refining Co. runs a large Amarillo zinc operation under E. J. Bruderlin with about 350 workers. It processes 2,500 carloads yearly, sourcing ore from New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Montana, Arizona and Mexico. The plant produces two grades, best grade and Amarillo commercial grade, and features stages from roasting to distillation, with a coal crushing rod mill handling 18,000 tons annually.
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Amarillo
American Smelting and Refining Co
E. J. Bruderlin
New Mexico
Colorado
Utah
Montana
Arizona
Mexico
Asarco
Potter Department
Arkansas
Zinc Company
Sudeten German party gains in Czechoslovakia amid frontier tension
In Praha on May 22 the Nazi supported Sudeten German party expanded its municipal seats from 69 to 105 as Czech troops guarded a 1300 mile frontier. The vote showed gains for Czech National Socialist party in Praha and German towns, while Communists and United German Democratic party fell. Sudeten leaders refused to negotiate, heightening fears for peace amid Munich era drama.
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Praha
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Europe
Sudeten Party
Konrad Henlein
Sudetenfuehrer
Sudeten
Sudetens
United
German Democratic Party
Socialist Party
Czech National Socialist Party
Eduard Benes
Berlin
London
Paris
Henlein
Khiva Shriners Parade Steps Off in Amarillo Today
The Khiva Shriners parade through downtown Amarillo starts at 1 30 this afternoon chaired by Noble Joe A. Jenkins. Sections include escort led by Noble Harry Brown, divan led by Noble Mandy Rieger, and a large novice section under Noble John Stalcup with many assistants. The program lists registrations, meals, and a 9 00 P M dance at the Nat.
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Khiva Shriners
Amarillo
Joe A. Jenkins
State Highway Patrol
City of
Mandy Rieger
Elmer Lewis
Noble John Stalcup
Aubrey Cousins
Frank Wright
Henry Lyle
George Hammock
Gallo
Bill Sturdevant
John Cavin
Homer Wheeler
W. E. Ferguson
Shrine Office
Seventh Ave
Taylor St
Municipal Auditorium
Amarillo Hotel
Recorder’s Office
Nat
State Officials Rally for Panhandle Grasshopper Fight
A mobilization to battle a grasshopper invasion in the Panhandle grows as Dallam County officials plan precinct patrols and crop land checks. Governor Alfred plans a four county mobilization conference in Dalhart with national guard involvement to secure Washington aid and prevent a repeat spring outbreak.
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Panhandle
Dallam
Floyd McNiell
Austin
Alfred
Gaston Howard
National Guard
Amarillo
Washington
Dalhart
Ted Houghton
North Plains
Crop Prospects Boosted Three Die in Tornado
A panhandle storm drenched the region with moisture boosting crop prospects in Cimarron Dallam and Texas Oklahoma counties while a tornado struck Ivan Young County killing three and injuring at least ten. Heavy rain spread from Amarillo to Canadian and Oklahoma City with forecasts of continued showers and warmer temperatures.
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Panhandle Plains
Young County
Northwest Panhandle
Cimarron County
Oklahoma
Texas County
Dallam County
Northwest Panhandle Plains
Boise City
Guymon
Cimarron
Dallam
Ivan
North Plains
Amarillo
Hallistones
Hall
Dumas
City
Canadian
Oklahoma City
Texas
Fort Worth
Dallas
Vernon
New Mexico
Channing
Clayton
Memphis
Borger Chosen as Next Legionnaires Meeting Spot
Charlie Maisel of Pampa elected commander of the American Legion 18th district with Borger named as the next meeting place. Lou Roberts of Borger selected as district commander candidate and Amarillo urged as site for a West Texas veterans hospital. National Commander Doherty spoke on Americanism and service.
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Pampa
Charlie Maisel
American Legion
Borger
Maisel
Kerley Crossman
Lou Roberts
John Deaver
Memphis
Mary Clay
Wellington
Daniel J. Doherty
Wovurn
Mass
America
Legionnaires
Jim Johnson
Glen A. Hackworth
Panhandle
Middle West
Amarillo
Veterans Hospital
West Texas
Weather Summary for Amarillo and Vicinity
Partly cloudy with probable showers and warmer temperatures in Amarillo and vicinity. West Texas mostly fair with light showers and higher temperatures. New Mexico unsettled with probable showers.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
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