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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1930
Page
5
Birch the Magician arrives in Amarillo for three shows at the Auditorium tonight tomorrow and Tuesday matinee. The act, hailed as master of illusion, features 50 episodes including a packing box escape and a Shetland pony vanishing in mid air. He will visit schools and address Kiwanis at a Monday luncheon.
The week end brought many arrivals and visits including Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Caskey in Plainview, Miss Naomi Phipps in from Amarillo, Robert T. Johnson of Lincoln Life returning from Denver, and Charlie Fields visiting Amarillo. Local business and social ties wire through Vega, Clayton, Denver and Clovis, with changes in positions at Hickman Price Co and Standard Matrimonial Mutual Endowment Association.
A consumer warning notes that cheaper soaps containing filler and foreign matter save pennies at purchase but cost more time and trouble later. The guidance emphasizes choosing safer, higher quality products despite price differences.
W W Gibson returns from Austin trip while W E Swenson comes back from Lub boc. A W Armitage buys J M Clark home on Bonita Avenue and plans summer stay. Quincy Ford notes six mile bus line to connect Pleasant Valley with downtown Amarillo. M Boer lands government hospital plumbing contract at Fort Lyons and Santa Fe Harvey House project. Izora Clark attends Vernon visit with parents. H K Stanfield travels to Wichita on business. Mable Bush becomes secretary to attorney A D Payne.
The Sunday School Worker's Council of the First Christian Church meets at 7 30 this evening in the Social Center. F M Bralley superintendent leads. Regular monthly session with reports and Easter campaign planning for all departments. About 750 enrolled and over 500 attending recently.
The revival at San Jacinto Baptist Church led by Rev D D Sumrall and evangelist T D Sumrall draws large crowds. D D Sumrall directs singing as services continue twice daily this week. Tonight's topic is Hell with questions about existence, inhabitants, duration, and events.
R B Wingate of Amarillo Coca Cola Bottling Company spoke to the Johnson Street School Boy Safety Patrol on safety responsibilities. He urged patrols to protect themselves and others, set good examples, and practice courtesy while performing duties. Patrol troops and names listed include Mack A McCoy and John Hightower as captains of troops one and two respectively.
Four year old Jackie Tom of San Antonio is described as healthy and active. His mother credits California Fig Syrup for quick gentle relief from upset or cold and for helping bowel and stomach strength. She emphasizes the product is genuine pure vegetable and safe per doctors.
Damage likely over 100000 from a twister that struck the south side of Fort Worth. The storm ripped through Poly Technic, unroofing homes and uprooting trees amid a heavy downpour.
Learn about a topical treatment Tetterine for skin eruptions including pimples itch ringworm eczema and tetter. The product claims parasite and germ destruction with soothing antiseptic effects and is offered at 60 cents per box from Shuptrine Co Savannah Ga by mail order.
Hail soaked streets with several inches piling up in spots while motorists suffered windshield cracks and toppled tops on cars. Police reported no injuries after inspecting the storm path.
The body of Thom Hughes 45 owner of the Corsicana Drug and Transfer Company was found in a room at his home in Corsicana on April 14 with a pistol by his side. He is survived by his wife.
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