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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1927
Page
12
A large about 80 year old woman armed with an automatic pistol robbed a Fort Worth grocery store and a nearby filling station Monday night, escaping by car with about 46 dollars. At the grocery she passed a note demanding money, saying she was broke and might repay someday, while her husband faced the pistol from behind the counter.
The new Shrine Chanter fezzes have arrived for Khiva Shrine Temple and the boys prepare for the ceremonial on May 17. Capes are expected soon. Plans are laid for the semi annual Shrine event. This marks the Chanters first official appearance after an enthusiastic meeting and rehearsal at the Shrine Temple on Fifth and Fillmore.
The new Fort Snelling veterans hospital opens April 9. It spans 160 acres at the northern Fort Snelling reservation with 22 brick fireproof buildings, 600 patient capacity, and about 2 million annual operating cost. It houses a broad physiotherapy department and will host regional Veterans Bureau offices. Dedicatory speakers include General Frank T. Hines, Dr. B. W. Black, and Howard P. Savage.
A small windjammer fleet departs San Francisco for Alaska signaling the end of an era for sail powered salmon fishing. The Alaska Packers' Association aims to pack a million cases as 6,000 workers join steam vessels for a four month season beginning May, with the Bering leading the fleet.
The one hundred eighth civil district court will be quiet this week as Judge W. E. Gee concentrates on routine matters in the absence of a regular jury. A few non jury cases may be disposed of, but no trials are planned until next week.
Century-Old Library in Indiana traces its roots to 1810 when Alexander Meek led a group forming a circulating library. By 1818 a public library emerged in a wayside inn with 24 subscribers paying five dollars. It grew beyond its quarters, later becoming a county enterprise, and now fills a full floor of the Masonic temple preserving rare volumes such as an 1783 Amsterdam atlas.
Lace has come into favor again for underwear dresses and now afternoon gowns. Sheer lace coats are matching the dresses as a stylish addition. Store away light party dresses with a muslin cover to prevent soil.
The commissioners court will meet to decide how to relocate the county courts and offices in the courthouse due to crowding from a new civil district court and lack of funds for a new building. Judge Sam B. Motlow says the plan aims to provide proper housing for courts and offices with other routine matters also on the agenda. A tangential note mentions spring blouses with short boleros and embroidered sleeves.
George J. Hassell, who confessed to slaying his stepson Alton and received the death penalty, filed an appeal from his conviction. In Del Rio, Judge Joseph Jones urged indictments for shootings across the Rio Grande. Dayton reports a fatal crash as Eugene Braman, 9, and I Bates, 86, were killed at a railroad crossing. In Orange, Wilson Morris, a ship carpenter, says electric yard lights cut his feed bill to one sixth. In Fort Worth, J. M. Kenderdine, 60, pioneer and Indian fighter, dies at his daughter's home. In Austin, Mayor P. W. Meladden and the city commission were re-elected by about 2 to 1.
A reader notes dried corn kept for weeks or months is as good as canned corn for fritters soups corn pudding or any other use. The tip highlights dried corn as a versatile pantry staple.
This coupon offers a generous trial of a treatment with a money back guarantee if no delight in effects. Refunds are issued immediately upon request. Send $1.00 to Ironiz Whast Cu Atlanta Desk 73.G for delivery, with the note suggesting a direct payment option.
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