Madeira Ports Closed as Emergency Decree Issued
Lisbon reports an emergency cabinet decree ordering the closure of all Madeira island group ports and evacuation of foreign residents. The plan offers evacuation under special regulations, cites suppression of a revolt, and notes the departure of expeditionary forces including the Pedro Gomez and Jubango with naval escorts.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Madeira
Funchal
Pedro Gomez
Zaire
Jubango
Lima
Gibraltar
Santa Fe to Build 108-Mile Rail Line Section
Construction of a 108 mile Santa Fe rail line from Felt Oklahoma to Colmar New Mexico will start soon after Chicago based firm Sharp & Fellows of Los Angeles won the contract. The line will cross the Amarillo Las Animas route at Boise City Jokla and connect Colmar with the companys main line with general construction to be subcontracted by Sharp Fellows.
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Santa Fe
Felt
Okla
Colmar
N. M
Chicago
Sharp & Fellows
Los Angeles
Calif
Amarillo-Las Animas
Boise City
Jokla
Dodge City
Kansas
Sharp & Fellows Company
Amarillo
Presbyterian Annual Meeting Wednesday at Central Church
Members and friends of Central Presbyterian Church are invited to the annual meeting Wednesday at 7 PM in the fellowship hall. The program opens with a covered dish dinner in the dining hall, followed by a business session to elect elders and trustees, with entertainment directed by Mrs. E. H. Gipson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Hall
R. Thomson
E. H. Gipson
College Women Open Seventh National AAUW Convention
The seventh national convention of the American Association of University Women opened at Hotel Statler in Boston with hundreds of graduates representing 51 branches. Delegates from 35,000 alumnae of 185 colleges will focus on education issues over three days with noted educators and physicians as speakers, marking the organization’s 50th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
U.P
American Association of University Women
Hotel Statler
Charters Issued in Texas May 8 Industrial firm list
AUSTIN April 8. Charters granted for Fredonia Oil Company Longview capital stock 25000 incorporators L A Sessums H W Norton E B Oliver El Paso Times Inc printing El Paso capital stock 10000 no par shares incorporators Dorrance D Roderick Olga B Roderick H S Hunter Valley Farm Company Rosser capital stock 2000000 incorporators R M McFarlin R O Holleran Edward P Gammon Walford Cafe Longview capital stock 12000 incorporators H P Craige M M Williams Travis Smith Sabine Syndicate No 1 Longview capital stock 25000 incorporators L A Messums H W Norton L A Kelly Fidelity Amusement Co real estate McAllen capital stock 10800 incorporators Lloyd M Bentsen Elmer C Bentsen N E Buescher Foreign permits Etex Oil Corporation Dover Del capital stock 1000 shares no par value common Texas agent C P Burton Longview Texas.
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R. M. McFarlin
R. O. Holleran
Edward P. Gammon
Walford Cafe
Longview
Capital Stock
H. P. Craige
M. M. Williams
Travis Smith
Sabine Syndicate No
L. A. Messums
H. W. Norton
L. A. Kelly
Fidelity Amusement Co
McAllen
Capital
Lloyd M. Bentsen
Elmer C. Bentsen
N. E. Buescher
Etex Oil Corporation
Dover
Del
Pital
Texas
C. P.burton
Court House Records and Building Permits Snapshot
Court house records list warranty deeds including Almo 8. Lockhart to Sallie K. Lively and others with prices. Building permits show several residences and additions with addresses, blocks, and contractor names, plus a repair project and day labor contract.
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Lockhart
Sallie K. Lively
Humphreys Highlands
H. B. Jensen
W. B. Dial
Blasdel- Eppstein
S. C. Tuloss
O. K. Chamberlain
San Jacinto Heights
Palmer Gristy
G. W. Terry
Witherspoon
R. B. Crawford
W. E. Scott
Taylor
G&s
Amarillo Scouts Move Field Day To May 1 2
The Amarillo Area Boy Scouts second annual Field Day has been rescheduled to May 1 and 2. Scout executive Marvin J. Paul described it as the biggest annual event for Scouts and urged participation so no boy misses it.
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Canyon
Amarillo
Marvin J. Paul
Architect Wickes to design First Christian Church plan
A. F. Wickes of Indianapolis has been hired as advisory architect for the First Christian Church edifice at Thirteenth Avenue and Madison Street. He will work with a local Amarillo architect to be chosen soon, with Wickes arriving mid month to begin plans. The building committee is led by John E. Hill and includes B. Crawford, K. B. Loving, Pen Denton, C. D. Hoover, R. C. Johnson, and several Mrs. members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Wickes
Indianapolis
Ind
Christian Brotherhood
First Christian Church
Thirteenth Avenue
Madison Street
Wickes
Roy C. Snodgrass
Amarillo
The
Christian Church
Snodgrass
John E. Hill
B. Crawford
Loving
Pen Denton
C. D. Hoover
R. C. Johnson
Mary K. Bivins
Ray Wheatley
Tom Currie
Aimee Semple McPherson Plans Shanghai Temple
Mrs. Aimee Semple McPherson, California evangelist and Four Square Gospel leader, announced plans to build a Shanghai temple seating 2,000 for her followers. She conducted site negotiations during a brief visit despite suffering a nervous breakdown and noted a prior church in Shanghai that seats only 300. The Shanghai project continues her missionary legacy started in China with Robert Semple.
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Shanghai
China
U.P
Aimee Semple McPherson
California
McPherson
Four Square Gosee
Robert Semple
Blackmailer Sentenced in London for $12.50 Racket
In London on April 8 a 39 year old window cleaner Frederick William Sergeant was found guilty of attempting to blackmail a widow for 12 dollars and 50 cents and sentenced to four years in prison as courts crack down on this racket.
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London
Frederick William Sergeant
D. D. D. Relieves Itching Skin Quick
Advertisement promotes D D D antiseptic liquid for eczema eruptions and rashes. It claims fast relief and soothing oils that penetrate the skin, drying up inflamed tissues. Priced at 85c 60c and 1.25 available from druggists.
West Amarillo Baptist Church Singers To Broadcast
West Amarillo Baptist Church singers from Line Avenue and Louisiana Street will be heard on KGRS this evening at 9 00 in a program of old and modern hymns. Additional church groups will follow with weekly broadcasts on the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Amarillo
Funeral for Daniel Long at 3 30 Today
Funeral services for Daniel Long 43 fatally injured in a highway accident Tuesday will be held at 3 30 this afternoon at Blackburn Chapel with Rev A J Gross officiating. Pallbearers include Paul Duncan Frank Bell E J Reed Walter Reed Bill Conklin and Andrew Olsen. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery.
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Daniel Long
Blackburn Chapel
A. J. Gross
North Amarillo Baptist Church
Paul Duncan
Frank Bell
E. J. Reed
Walter Reed
Bill Conklin
Andrew Olsen
Llano
X ray May Determine If Old Sign Conceals Gil bert Stuart Painting
In Philadelphia on April 8 U P reports X ray methods may reveal if a Gilbert Stuart masterpiece lies beneath the current repainting of the King of Prussia tavern sign. The sign now belongs to Germantown Historical Society. Locals say Stuart painted the original and many Germantown residents recall the sign witnessed Washington era marches.
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Philadelphia
U.P
Gilbert Stuart
King of Prussia
Germantown
Castoria Ad Claiming Safe Relief for Teething Youngsters
A vintage advertisement asserts Castoria is a universal remedy for fretful babies, promising gentle relief for colic constipation and sleep issues, with guidance to use freely and to seek genuine Fletcher's Castoria by checking the signature. It urges mothers not to switch to stronger medicines as children grow, recommending dose increases to keep stomachs and bowels comfortable.
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Fletcher
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Portsin Island Group
Presbyterian Annual Meet
College Girls
Saks-Fifth Avenue
Court House Records
Aimee
Amarillo Printing Co
Columbus
O. Edward Rice
Mr. Long
Clifford Long
Canadian River Bridge
Clifford
Evelyn
Bast
Tenth Avenue
Cincinnati
Castoru
News
Globe
FORD
F.C.B. Detroit
Ford Finance Plans
Universal Credit Co
Ford Motor Company
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