Recruiting Inspection at Amarillo Army Station
Major F A Byrne recruiting officer from Denver arrives to inspect the U S Army Recruiting Station with Sergeant R E B Forsythe in charge of Amarillo station. Byrne oversees recruiting in Colorado Wyoming and the Panhandle of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Byrne
Denver
U. S. Army
R. E B. Forsythe
Amarillo
Federal Building
Major Byrne
Colorado
Wyoming
Panhandle
Texas
Plaines country life faith and weather awe rise
The Amarillo writer reflects on the plains climate and rugged residents, praising young, resilient people and sharp football teams. He warns of dust storms and predicts a local boom, urging investment and house buying while noting relief conditions and demographics in the area.
City commission to hear two ordinances on second reading
Two ordinances are slated for second reading by the Amarillo city commission tonight. One closes an alley at the site of the new Amarillo college and the other abandons part of McMasters Street for a paying program. No other business was listed for the meeting.
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Amarillo
Dionne
Dalhart
Asia
United States
Tulsa
Relef
Holiness Church
Haile Selassie
Lion of Judah
Nicholas I
Nicholas Alexandrovitch
Greta Garbo
Suez
City Commission
Amarillo College
McMasters Street
One Man Movie Theater Patent Aimed at Small Venues
The patent No. 2,032,410 assigned to the Radio Corporation of America describes a single attendant operation for a compact motion picture theater. A combined ticket booth and projecting room enables one person to run the show with fire proof film on a single reel for a two hour program. The design targets small theaters and does not seek to replace standard cinemas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. N. Goldsmith
New York City
Radio Corporation of America
Dear Tack Help Wanted and Help Adopt a Baby Requests
A letter page fragment shows readers seeking help from Dear Tack. Messages include adopting a baby to a hopeful couple, job asks for dairy farm work, housework, and farm tasks, and a widow needing immediate employment. Locations include Happy and Hereford Texas. Additional notes request a middle aged lady to mother their home and references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Don Smith
Happy
Texas
Pastors Invited for Amarillo Centennial Planning
Amarillo pastors were invited to a 5 p.m. Friday meeting at First Christian church parlors to discuss a religious Centennial observance. Dr Roy C Snodgrass was named chairman. Tentative plans include two observances on April 21 and May 10 as preludes to the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention May 11-13.
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Amarillo
First Christian Church
Roy C. Snodgrass
Tom Cotton
San Jacinto
West Texas
Evidence Transferred From Safe To Revenue Agents
The U S deputy marshal released about 60 gallons of corn liquor as evidence to Internal Revenue collectors. Sam Tibbetts says this liquor stands as evidence for roughly 120 revenue law violations. About 75 complaints for violations have been filed in the Panhandle since the September federal court term.
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U. S
Internal Revenue Collectors
Sam Tibbetts
Panhandle
Insurance Suit Over Double Indemnity In Woodmen Case
Orella Hare files suit in 108th district court before Judge W E Gee seeking double indemnity on a $1,000 policy. She claims Irene Hare Hamlin’s death was accidental, with George Hamlin acquitted at a second trial.
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Orella Hare
Supreme Woodmen Circle
W. E. Gee
108Th District Court
Irene Hare Hamlin
Farley Praises Amarillo Banquet At Cattlemen’s Meet
Frank Farley, expert on Hereford breeders, visited Amarillo on his way from Roswell to Kansas City. He praised the Amarillo Hotel banquet as the best and most representative he ever attended, guest of Bill Gouldy today.
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Frank Farley
Amarillo
Roswell, N. M
Kansas City
American Hereford Journal
Farley
Bill Gouldy
Congress Crowd Charms and Quips From Capital Hall
A collage of Washington anecdotes features Rep Joseph Monaghan defending neutrality stance with a biblical quote and a nudge toward reading John 17. Rep William Granfield and his racehorse tips draw laughs, while Rep Edward Kenney recalls a green tie with college memories. Chief Justice Hughes surprises a homeowner, and John McGroarty stages a long running California history play in San Gabriel.
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Reserve Officers Association of the United States
Joseph P. Monaghan
Monaghan
St. John
Congress
John MceGroarty
California
San Gabriel
Calif
Scouters University Moves Up to April Dates
The Boy Scout page notes Scouters University will run April 13 to 15 at First Baptist Church with Ross D. Rogers as Dean. The event targets all men learning about Scouting and includes a Den Chiefs course for patrol leaders. Several troops report meetings, drills, First Aid, and plans for a party for Bob Williams returning April 11.
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Scouters University
Ross D. Rogers
First Baptist Church
Barracuda
Bob Williams
Jack Ratcliff
Sea Scouts
Imitation Safe at Paddy's Clam House Mauls Patrolman
A Brooklyn patrolman discovers a fake safe at Paddy's Clam House. In the rear, a genuine safe is found open with about $1,000 missing. The painted paper imitation had fooled the officer while the real vault was left exposed.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Paddy
Three Guilty Pleas In County Court Racks up Sentences
In a swift sequence before Judge J. N. Riggs three defendants pleaded guilty. R. G. Dawes drew six months in jail on two theft counts, WM. Sanders got 30 days and costs, and George Johnson paid a $100 fine plus costs for operating an open saloon.
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J. N. Riggs
R. G. Dawes
WM. Sanders
George Johnson
Hijacking Suspects Held After Vega Station Robbery
Two suspects identified by the victim are jailed in Vega for the early Monday hijacking of a Vega service station. Sheriff Hall Burton of Oldham County says they admitted possessing a car stolen at Rock Porch, Colorado, and they had been arrested at Childress for investigation. Emery Lloyd, the station attendant, was taken 10 miles from Vega before being released. The station was robbed of between 6 and 12 dollars.
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Vicim
Vega
Hallburton
Oldham County
Rock Porch
Colo
Childress
Emery Lioyd
Jaycees to Meet for Open Night on Projects and Membership
An open Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting is set for tomorrow night to discuss the club's project program and membership drive. T. J. Midkiff leads the project planning committee and J. A. Whitley chairs the membership group. The business session begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Southwestern Public Service Company auditorium.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Joe My
T. J. Midkiff
J. A. Whitley
Southwestern Public Service Company
County Officials Paid for March and April Duties Completed
All county officials and employees received their March salaries. The final salary checks were issued today. The county payroll process was completed, with duties fully settled by April 5.
City trims water contracts to five months
Nearly 3,250 water contracts have been signed with the city. Consumers still have the privilege of obtaining special irrigation rates. The contract now is good for only five instead of six months.
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Real
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Anna Wilson Fritch
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Citien
By Sigrid Arne
Congressional
Capitol
William J. Granfeld
Massachusetts
Reginald Marsh
New Post Office
Rockwell Kent
Grant Wood
Rockefeller Center
Michael Angelo
Resettlement
Edward A. Kenney
Kenney
Billards
Supreme Court
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McGroarty
Fuqua
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Charley
Down Troop 4
Humpy Campbell
Troop 20
Troop 12
General Motors
Chevrolet
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Vatu An
General LA Eitiat
Alen He Ali
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J. B. Coe Lumber CO
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