Weather Prophet Tack and Amarillo Irrigation News
The piece recalls Tack the weather prophet and mocks long rain forecasts while reporting Amarillo's city commission approving a new irrigation rate 40 percent lower than last summer, cutting average bills about 29 percent after the first 10 000 gallons. It notes Mayor Thompson backing the measure and highlights a school entertainment event at River Road with Miss Mildred Douglas directing a candidate talk and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Ereect
Thompson
City Commission
River Road School House
Mildred Douglas
Brick Wrecks Jewelry Window. Two Suspects Held
A burglar shattered the Hugh Whitcomb jewelry window at 626 Polk Street with a brick wrapped in cloth. Dr. Green across the street alerted police. Two men in a motor car were arrested after abandoning pistols, a crow bar, and gloves. A radio stolen from the Maxson Cafe was recovered. The cafeteria at San Jacinto School was looted for food.
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Hugh Whitcomb
Polk Street
Green
Blackburn
Dr. Green
Maxson
East Fourth Street
Clark Cain
San Jacinto School
Lindberghs Seek Secrecy Amid Kidnap Probe
Lindberghs reiterate demand for press secrecy in a statement signed by Colonel Lindbergh. They praise reporters for cooperation but stress the need to avoid questions and being followed as the investigation continues.
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Lindbergh
Bronx
Colonel Lindbergh
Throat tube helps 21 month old Tommy Joe Harper
Tommy Joe Harper, 21 months old, breathed through a silver tube during surgery at St. Anthony's Hospital after throat infection closed his airway. Parents Sid and wife are Mr. and Mrs. Sid Harper. the father is a traffic officer for the Amarillo police department. Doctors say recovery chances are excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Joe Harper
St. Anthony's Hospital
Tommy Joe
Sid Harper
Amarillo
Conservatory to Present Public Recital Tonight
The Amarillo Conservatory of Musical Art will host a monthly recital at 1500 Polk Street tonight at 8 o clock. Pupils from all teachers in the conservatory will perform. Mrs Gladys M Glenn serves as president of the institution.
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Amarillo Conservatory of Musical Art
Polk Street
Conservatory
Gladys M. Glenn
Evening lecture draws big crowd at River Road event
Admission and candidates urged to attend a late night gathering on River Road. Mrs Grace Carver Ransome, a noted bridge lecturer, headlines with praise for Amarillo talks. Saturday morning marks final chance to hear her witty, insightful presentation.
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Grace Carver Ransome
Help Wanted Letter From Desperate Job Seeker
A plea from a widow seeking any work after the death of her husband. She states dire need to pay funeral expenses and offers to do anything. The note appears in a column titled Tack Letters on page 15.
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Tack
Oo. D
East Fourth Avenue
Three Youths Lose Extradition Fight in Robbery Case
Three youths from Tucumcari New Mexico aged 16 to 22 lost their extradition bid and will be brought to Amarillo this afternoon to face grand jury indictments on robbery charges. Sheriff W N Thompson secured extradition papers after the robbery of operator O L Jenkins near the helium plant. Jenkins said he was robbed and forced on a ride then released after funds were taken.
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Tucumcari
N. M
Amarillo
Jack Murven
Jack Weaver
Alias Waver
Wayne Vernon
W. N. Thompson
8. L. Jenkins
Jenkins
Texas cotton grower H L Scales dies in Paris
H L Scales 69 of Greenville Texas died after a brief illness in Paris Texas. He owned extensive cotton land in Texas and will likely be buried in Paris where he lived for years. His son Herbert Scales faces upcoming bank robbery trial in Memphis.
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Paris
Tex
H. L. Scales
Greenville
Texas
Scales
Herbert Scales
Dallas
Sorg
Memphis
Waxahachie
Fort Worth
Schuyler Marshall, Jr
Marshall
Herbert
Eugene G. Scales
New York
New Orleans
H. L
Eugene
Frank Haynes
New York Exchange
Quiet in Ohio mine battle fronts as guards arrive
In eastern Ohio at the Somers mine near Adena striking workers clashed with miners. Two men were shot, one fatally, as about 4000 protesters booed the National Guardsmen under Col. W. L. Marlin who arrived to enforce order. Officials said operations would resume Monday.
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Cadiz. O
Ohio
Somers
Adena
Ohio National Guardsmen
W. L. Marlin
Cleveland
Mission head Edith Gral Mott murdered in Warsaw home
Edith Gral Mott 40 head of the United States Baptist mission in Warsaw was found murdered in her home with her throat cut. Police said the killer searched for mission funds and noted no sign of suicide. She had led the mission alone for a year and was active among Warsaw's Jewish community.
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Warsaw
Edith Gral-Mott
United States Baptist Mission
Loan Officials and Agents Meet on 1929 Crop Loans
State and district officials of the federal farmers aid division of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and county agents held a conference at the Herring Hotel on loan problems for this year’s crop. O. W. Sherri of Dallas directed the meeting with Lawrence Westbrook of Dallas and J. H. Lynch of Washington, D. C. Applications for loans to cover this year’s crops must be made before April 30.
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Federal Farmers Aid Division
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Herring Hotel
O. W. Sherri
Dallas
Lawrence Westbrook
J. H. Lynch
Washington, D. C
Eighteen High Schools in Home Economics Conference
Eighteen high schools will be represented when home economics teachers gather for the Panhandle district conference. Miss Sybil Thomas state supervisor will preside at the meeting to be held in the High School building.
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Sybil Thomas
Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported for April
Treasury receipts for April 13 were 79,934,587.96 dollars with expenditures of 61,063,837.51 and a balance of 521,331,130.08. Customs duties for 13 days of April totaled 9,625,27.92, reflecting ongoing government cash flow activity.
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Treasury
Washington
Panhandle Christian Endeavor Convention Opens Tonight
First Christian Church hosts along with Central and West Amarillo churches for a three day Panhandle District meeting. About 200 out of town youths will attend with 40 counties represented and 65 societies assigned to homes. Paul Squyres of Lubbock presides and delivers the president's address with H. A. Shaw leading songs after the quiet hour.
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First Christian Church
Central Presbyterian Church
West Amarillo
Paul Squyres
Lubbock
H. A. Shaw
H. G. Wilson
John Henderson
Childress
H. W. Hess
Borger
Doris Shaw
Robert Axtell
Nation weighs wage cuts and liquor law reforms
Citizens flood lawmakers with nearly five thousand telegrams and letters opposing wage reductions and activity cuts while others push for deep savings up to 350 million dollars. A White House meeting aims to draft a 200 million dollar economy measure. A 5,000,000 signature petition seeks light wines and beer reforms. Senate committee advances bills on taxing National banks and using intermediate credit debentures as collateral.
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J. C. Roop
Hoover
White House
Roop
Wagner
New York
Senate
Capitol
Lorraine Catlin Brower
Congressional Districts Modification League
Washington
U.P
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Federal Reserve
Texaco Fire Chief Gasoline Debuts in Amarillo Parade
Texaco launches Fire Chief gasoline developed by The Texas Company in Amarillo with a citywide dealer parade led by G. E. Dorsey and H. E. Hudspeth. All local Texaco stations stock Fire Chief and bright red fire chief helmets for children, offered at no extra price and meeting the U S government emergency fuel spec.
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Texas Company
Texaco
Amarillo
G. E. Dorsey
H. E. Hudspeth
U. S
Chicago man killed by switch engine in Houston
The body of George Wall, 35, Chicago, who died after being struck by a switch engine, was held in Houston pending word from relatives. Wall lost his left arm and leg and died without regaining consciousness.
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Houston
George Wall
Chicago
Wall
Orange and White Colors for 33 License Plates
Austin April 15 Orange and white University of Texas colors were chosen for 1933 automobile license plates. Texas A M colors red and white were selected for truck plates. Bids on 1 200 000 pairs of plates due May 9.
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Austin
U.P
University of Texas
State Highway Commission
Texas A. & M
State Board of Control
Child Patient Bobbie Dee Leachman Undergoes Mastoid Operation
Bobbie Dee Leachman six years old underwent a mastoid operation at General Hospital yesterday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs DeWitt Leachman. The father works in the circulation department of Globe News Publishing Company.
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Bobbie Dee Leachman
General Hospital
Bobbie Dee
DeWitt Leachman
Globe News Publishing Company
Southwestern College A Cappella Choir Impresses Amarillo Audiences
The A Cappella Choir of Southwestern College Winfield Kansas directed by Haydn Owens thrilled hundreds at Polk Street Methodist Church. The 60 member group performed works from sixteenth century classics to Negro spirituals in an evening praised as one of the era's finest choral presents.
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Southwestern College
Winfield
Kansas
Polk Street Methodist Church
Haydn Owens
Amarillo
Massie Trial Witness Testimony Shocks Court in Ala Moana Case
Massie testified as the defense for four Americans when asked about the Ala Moana assault on Thalia Fortescue. He described the abduction, mistreatment by island natives, and Mrs Massie’s injuries. He recalled Kahahawai’s alleged role and the killing of Kahahawai, noting the impact on his mind and the unborn child.
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Massie
John Kelley
Darrow
Thalia Fortescue
Annapolis
Waikiki Beach
Thalia
Ala Moana Road
Kahahawai
Kahahawal
Moore Chosen Osteopaths Delegate for State Convention
Dr. Ralph J. Moore selected to represent the Panhandle Osteopathic Society at the state convention in San Antonio April 21 to 23. The choice was made at the society’s regular monthly meeting. Next meeting slated for May 11 with further discussions led by Dr. Seydler and Dr. Gants among others.
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Ralph J. Moore
Worker Sues Travelers Insurance Over Work Injury
I. J. Ward of Amarillo filed in civil district court under the Texas Workmen's Compensation Act against Travelers Insurance Company seeking more than 5000 dollars. Ward alleges permanent total disability from an injury while pushing a wheelbarrow on Highway 5 north of Amarillo last September with a wage claim of 13.85 dollars for 401 weeks in a lump sum.
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Travelers Insurance Company
I. J. Ward
Amarillo
Highway 5
Ward
The Gentleman's Quiet Strength and Fair Deeds
A poem praising a man whose gentle smile hides strength and fairness. He shuns quarrels, helps friends, and fights only against wrong. He never steals, keeps patience, and values justice above trifles. He remains steady until death.
Grain and Livestock Markets Across Amarillo to Chicago
Market notes show Wheat No 1 hard selling at 5.58 to Milo per bushel. Livestock figures from Kansas City and Chicago dated April 15 report hogs steady to higher with top at 3.90 for 160 220 lb pigs, cattle and calves largely unchanged, steers 600-1600 lbs 6.00 to 8.00, heifers 5.00 to 6.50, cows 3.50 to 4.76, lambs around 6.35 to 7.80, and varied sows pigs and vealers across markets.
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Amarillo
Milo
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Learn Bridge Timely Bid Rules From Mrs Ransom
Mrs Ransom speaks this afternoon at a bridge tea in the Herring Hotel outlining Culbertson two demand bid and forcing take out bid. She stresses not waiting and using game bids when needed, with guidance on openings, raises and slam invitations. The final lecture is Saturday at 10 o clock in the Fair Theater.
Into the Future We Move Toward Olympic Games and Global Views
A column blending geopolitics and culture discusses Calles in Mexico, American economic power as a fish hawk, Olympic ticket sales in Los Angeles, and California tourism. It contrasts mourning customs, Voltaire, ancient rites, and modern civility with natural disasters in South America as Pan American planes monitor volcanoes and earthquakes.
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South America
Andes
Pan-American Company
Local Social List of 43 Teams and Members
A page continuation lists 43 teams with attendee names and paired names in couples. The roster includes Mrs. George McGrath and Mrs. W. J. Satterwhite among others and spans various households such as Mrs. Walter Caldwell and Horace Gooch. The grouping shows multiple households and partners across the community.
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W., W. Holmes
Pampa
Henry Thomson
L. K. Patton
Edward Biggs
Bible Conference To Draw Notables
Outstanding Bible teachers preachers and conference readers of national and international repute will appear at a Panhandle wide conference by Tabernacle Baptist Church. The event lasts 15 days with Moody Bible Institute Chicago as sponsor. Dr L Sale Harrison of Sydney will open the conference Sunday. Two sessions weekly. J C Sisemore pastor says afternoon services at six and evening services.
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Tabernacle Baptist Church
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
L. Sale-Harrison
Sydney
Australia
J. C. Sisemore
Pas
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Old Tack
Old Rascal
Weather Bureau
A. W. Armitage
Henry Ansley
Wright Printing CO
Tailor
C.E
Dr. Moore
Osteopaths
Insurance Company
Edgar A. Guest
Dupont Eens
Nat
Fos Wheeler, Inc
Fox Films
Freeport
Cargi Gen Baking Co
Gen Food
Gen Mills
Gen Motors
Gillett Razor
Glidden Co
Gold Dust Corp
Goodrich T & R
Goodyear T & R
Graham Paige
Gr Northy Pfd
Hahn Dept Stores
Hershey Choc
Hudson Motors
Hupp Motors
Ik Central Near Indus Rayon Inter Cement Internat Harv
Internat Nickel
Internat Shoe
Internat T & T
Johns Manville
Eweweee
Kelvinator Corp
Kennecott Copper Eee
Kresge (Ss) & Co
Kreuger & Toll
Kroger Gro & Bak
Lambert Co
Lehman Corp
Liggett Myers
Loew's Inc
Louisville
Wreateeene
Macy
Mathieson
Missouri aKs & Tex
Missouri Pac RR
Montgomery Ward & Co
Feaee
Nat'l Biscuit
Nat'l Cash
Nat'l Dairy Pr
Nat'l Distillers Pr
Nat'l Pow & Lt
Weve Nevada
Lord Nyn Hand H
Nor American
Reynolds Tob
Wee Trewes
Vaneree St. Joseph
Detroit Aircraft
St. Louis
Sen Francis
Elec
Bond & Share
Sears Roebuck
Ford Motor
Simmons Company
Ford of Canada
Poto Rico
Gert Aviation
Southern
Cal Edison
Lone Star Gas
Middle Weat Util
Standard Brands Inc
Wens
Mo Kas Pipeline
Stand Gas & Elee
Nat Field
Stone & Webster
Bi Niagara Hud Pn
Eesse Ees
Studebaker Corp
Eeeweee
Pennroad Corp
Pilot
Tae
Tex Gulf
St Regis Paper
Cesseeeres
Tex Pac Land
Sheereneneee
Swift & Co
Eerewnenes Tees
Trans Lux Daylight
Trans American
Steeeweee
United Founders
United Gas Corp
Union Carbide
United Lt & Pw
Union Pacific
Woolworth Ltd
Seeeneee
United
United Corp
Jnc. F
Clark Brokerage Co
United Fruit
Ind Alehl
Pipe & Fay
Allegheny Corp
Aten Eeeenaee
Alaskan Juneau Gold Coalition
Allied Chemical
Sig Am Steel Foundry
Sug & Re Wee
T&t
Am Tobacco
Bendix Aviation
Best
Wee
Bethlehem Steel
Bohn Alum & Bras
Rden Co
Borg-Warner
Bklyn-Manhat
Brunswick Tenn
Burroughs Add
Byers AM Ocretes
Calif Packing
Calumet & Hee Acne
Canadian Pacific
Cater Tractors
Chesapeake
Ore
Chesapeake Corp
P & Pac
RI & Bis Chrysler Corp
Colo Fuel & Rs
Columbia
Columbian Carbon Comm Credit’ Co
Congoleamnse
Agee Kenees
Rm King
Insurance
ssssHigevevanse
Res. Oy
Weed
Curtiss Wright
Curtiss Wright “A
Sesss Davidson Chem Aee
Calles
Mexico
Fish Hawk
Sam
Los Angeles
Fred
McCarger
Salinas
William Jeffery
Northern California Hotel Association
California
Nevada
Oregon
National Parks
San Francisco
Oakland Bay Area
Voltaire
Zadig
Florence Rogge
Ing
Bible Conference
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