Meador Sentenced to Ten Years in Rawls Slaying Case
William Meador was sentenced to 10 years in the state prison by a Sweetwater jury for the murder of Asa Rawls after a fourteen hour deliberation. The eight day trial, one of the area’s most spectac ular, ended with Meador’s conviction from a prior Barstow case overturned on appeal.
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iBy United Presa
Sweetwater
Tex
William Meador
Asa Rawls
Meador
Andy Meador
William
High School Seniors Lighten Up On Kid Day
Amarillo seniors abandon decorum on kid day as they snack in class ride stick horses through halls and disrupt routines. Dolls of younger students cry out amid the mischief.
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Amarillo High
Itching Eczema Eases with Mentho Sulphur Cure
A skin specialist claims itching eczema can be quickly overcome by applying Mentho-Sulphur. The preparation destroys germs and soothes irritation, healing the skin and leaving it clear. Sufferers are advised to obtain a small jar from a druggist and use it like cold cream.
Amarillo Voices Share Views and Weathered Roads
A collage of casual quotes from Amarillo residents and visitors covers diverse topics. From business history at Panhandle Mattress to road conditions between Spearman and Dumas, local sentiment reflects growth, weather impacts, and civic life.
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Clifton Carter
Spearman
Dumas
Wasp Sit Down Ants Firecrackers and Daily Truths
A collage of humorous observations and local notes covers nature quirks from wasps and ants to snakes and bats, plus social tips, religion critiques, and a Kansas doctor story. Everett Fields arrives to work in Sherman. Prof John Moore comments on savage adornment.
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Sharon
Kansas
Everett Fields
Sherman
Tex
Thomas & Thomas
Gallison
John Moore
Prisoner Roams Courthouse During Judge's Address
Judge Bishop faced a scare as two inmates Mathis and Caldwell awaited, while another prisoner nicknamed Slim Whitager talked with bystanders. Mathis wandered the courthouse and then stood on the steps where Whitaker found him. He replied he had not bonded and was seeking someone to arrest him, keeping the judge agitated.
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Mathis
Caldwell
Slim’ Whitager
Whitaker
Judge Bishop
Students Judge Hogs at Marymere Farms
Forty three boys from West Texas State Teachers' College judged hogs at Marymere farm under Prof. T. M. Moore to prepare for a stock judging contest in Canyon. Harold Shanklin, Artie Baldwin, Reagan Sherman and George Love led the grading trials. Students showcased farm tools at the Rock Island Cotton Campaign day in Amarillo on March 11.
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West Texas
Marymere Farm
Hale Center School Addition Contract Awarded
Contract for construction of an addition to Hale Center school building let to L. D. Harrison of Plainview. Bid was 17 3. Heating and plumbing contract awarded to Spencer Dallinger. Walsh Kerr are architects in charge of the work.
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Hale Center
L. D. Harrisenl
Plainview
Spencer & Dallinger
Walsh & Kerr
Baptist Training Classes Tonight at First Church
Several weeks into new teacher training sessions at First Baptist Church, more people are urged to join. Luncheon is served at 6 30 p m by the Young Woman's auxiliary, with classes dismissed for prayer meeting at 7 45 p m.
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First Baptist Church
Tomorow
Young Woman's Auxiliary
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Puckett
City Light & Water Co
W. P. Reed
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Louisiana
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West 6Th St
J. Ray
E. P. Small
Panhandle Mattress Co
J. L. Stmmers
Amarillo
Arthur Cross
Southwest
Sam Isaacson
Janes J. Crume
St. Paulj'’s
John Arnot
Potter County Livestock Inspector
O. V. Wray
John S. Hardy
Less Whitaker
Conley
Davis
el Dorado
Kans
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Sam
Tony Chisum
Stanley Hayne
Old Junction
Kansas City
FE. A. Johnson
Jeff Bartlett
Austin
S. G. Burdine
Roy Pool
Ban Golding
Olive M. Childress
Andmaribo
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Brazil
South America
United States
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New York City
Polk
Goodyear Tires
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D. B. Waters
East Fourth Street
Hereford
Panhandle
Texas
L. P. Landrum
Court House
Marymere Farms
Baptist
Beck With Plumbing CO
Cleveland
Panhandle Shoe Shop
East 4Th St
Society of Automotive Engineers
Western Tire & Supply Co
Yellow Cab Co
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