State Safety Job Is Filled
Austin April 10 W P W H Richardson Austin hardware dealer will be sworn as new member of the State Safety Commission to fill the vacancy caused when D D Baker resigned after L G Phares became director of the department by vote of the commission s two younger members Richardson a successful business man and UT graduate was representative of ex students on the university athletic council Governor Allred said he consulted none of the factions in the dispute over safety commission policies and discussed it with no one but Richardson and had a hard time convincing him to accept the appointment the move drew comment as drafted for the post by Allred and the university circle
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Austin
W.P.W. H. Richardson
State Safety Commission
Richardson
D. D. Baker
Seguin
L. G. Phares
Baker
University of Texas
Allred
Safety Commission
CCC quota in Potter still to be filled
One hundred young men from Potter County relief families will join the CCC by April 21 per county case worker Mrs. Virginia Woodley. Enlistment began April 1 and up to now only part of the quota is filled. Single WPA men and NYA youths are being accepted. Applicants aged 17 to 28 may seek COE camp placements, offering immediate employment with CCC enrollees paid $30 monthly plus room board and clothing.
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Potter County
CCC
Virginia Woodley
WPA
NYA
Coe
Woodley
Palm print traits linked to Mongolian idiots by expert
Professor Harold Cummins of Tulane University told the American Association of Anatomists that palm lines and finger whorls vary by race. He said Mongolian idiots show slanted eyes and similar facial features, with palm patterns appearing by the third or fourth prenatal month. The traits mark groups, not individuals.
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Durham
N. C
Harold Cummins
Tulane University
American Association of Anatomists
Cummins
Man fired shotgun at three youths in self defense
Advancing Backwards Houston April 10 Elbert Spencer 20 negro charged before Justice of the Peace J M Ray with firing a shotgun loaded with squirrel shot at three other negro youths Elbert said they threatened him with sticks and knives when he fired Assistant District Attorney Anthony Manis challenged his claim Spencer held to grand jury under $500 bond
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Houston
Elbert Spencer
Justice of the Peace
J. M. Ray
Elbert
Anthony Maniscalico
Albert
Van Zandt Jarvis to Speak at West Texas Chamber Meeting
Fort Worth capitalist and mayor Van Zandt Jarvis will attend the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Amarillo May 11 to 13. WTCC director joins with Amon G. Carter and T. B. Yarbrough, as plans for the eighteenth annual meeting move ahead for record attendance. Ray Nichols of Vernon appoints an elections committee led by Clayton Heare of Shamrock to certify directors, conduct district director elections at the luncheon May 11, and oversee voting for the next convention city.
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van Zandt Jarvis
West Texas Chamber OF Commerce
Fort Worth
Amarillo
West Texas
Jed Rix
WTCC
Ray Nichols
Vernon
Clayton Heare
Shamrock
C. A. Studer
L. A. Wilson
L. G. Daugherty
Dumas
Sam Richardson
Lamesa
W. G. Alderson
Lubbock
W. H., Jobe
Sweetwater
Lst
New Meeting Place Chosen for Civic Club in Amarillo
The West Amarillo Civic Club selects the Annex of the San Jacinto Baptist Church as its meeting site. The second meeting will be held there at 7 30 tonight with George W. Keeling as president and H. Vaden as secretary.
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San Jacinto Baptist Church
West Amarillo
Odell Harris Receives Permit For Five Room Brick Home
Odell Harris is granted permission by the city building inspector to construct a brick five room residence at 1504 Travis Street. Estimated cost is 3000 dollars. Parr Construction Company to complete by June 9. Treasury data shows April receipts and expenditures with overall fiscal figures and debt details. America's largest brewery produces about 500000 barrels of ale annually.
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Travis Street
Odell Harris
Parr Construction Company
America
Courthouse Records and Local Notes From County News
Courthouse records list transfers and property dealings including Minnie LaTourette to Grace F Folts on block 454 Mirror for 1 dollar and several lot transfers priced from 1600 to 2500 dollars. An assortment of autos and trucks are noted owned by local residents. Texas dry law repeal discussed with counties remaining dry under local option. A German butter smuggling case features a cycling fan arrested for five pounds of butter hidden in bicycle tires.
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Minnie LaTourette
Grace F. Folts
Mirror
Standard Savings & Loan Association
BEC
Ashpaugh
M. Easum, Jr
Roberts
M. FE. Ford
L. J. Redus
First Federal Savings & Loan
H. B. Wade, Jr
River Road Gardens
F. K. Martin
L R. Cherryholmes
Forest Hill
Texas
Germany
Lithuania
Bad Elimination Makes It Easier To Catch a Cold
The article cites Clyde Martin of Ona West Virginia who says constipation leads to illness and that Black-Draught helps. He notes when constipated he feels bloated and cold prone, but two doses cleanse his system and restore his ability to work.
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Clyde Martin
Ona
W. Va
Pneumonia Deaths Reach Thirty Four in Amarillo
Across the first quarter of the year Amarillo reports 34 pneumonia deaths, one less than the same period last year. Dr. B M Primer notes most deaths last month were among adults and cites a spring peak pattern with 9 in January, 12 in February, and 13 in March, contrasting with last year’s higher totals. Also mentions May-June fluctuations and a 85 yearly peak.
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Amarillo
B. M. Primer
Woodlief Elected President of Panhandle Scottish Rite
W. W. Woodlief was elected president for a year by Panhandle Scottish Rite Association members at the annual Maundy Thursday banquet. Principal speaker was Dr. Roy C. Snodgrass. Woodlief succeeds M. O. Carder. other officers are Hugo Lowenstern vice president, Wolf Herring treasurer, and George Stapleton secretary.
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Panhandle Scottish Rite Association
W. W. Woodlief
Roy C. Snodgrass
First Christian Church
Woodlief
M. O. Carder
Hugo Lowenstern
Wolf Herring
George Stapleton
German envoy dies in London at 51
Leopold von Hoesch German ambassador to Great Britain died in London today from heart disease at age 51. He had been active in conferences with Joachim von Ribbentrop and Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden since Germanys occupation of the Rhineland and retired last night reportedly in good health.
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London
Leopold von Hoesch
Great Britain
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Anthony Eden
Germany
Rhineland
New Colors and Gay Clothes In Easter Parade
New York fashionables will appear in Fifth Avenue's Easter parade in new colors and feminine styles. Rustling taffeta petticoats, printed frocks, and flower trimmed hats contrast with grey toppers as crowds emerge from cathedrals. Fresh hues include plum red with black and white and a rust calf suede for bags and shoes with navy blue and grey suits. black and navy blue favored overall.
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New York
Fiffth Avenue
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Chrysler
R. A. Means
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F. G. Tye
Archie Ralsky
Buick
W. H. Carwile
Oldsmobile
J. P. McBride
W. D. Walsh
Chevrolet
N. H. Reed
New York City
U. S. Department of Commerce
Panhandle
Scottish Rite Association
Amarillo Greenhouse
Taylor
Dr Dick
Century Distilling CO
Peoria, Ill
Dr. Dick
Southwestern Drug Corp
Schulte
United
Watteau
Children’s Mats
Schulte- United
Schulte-United
Schulte - United
Vanity Styles
SILK
Just
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Polk
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