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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1928
Page
5
The Italian airship Italia commanded by Umberto Nobile weathered thunderstorms and snow while attempting a polar flight. It safely landed at Seddin airdrome after a perilous morning in Stolp Prussia, a fin broken but overall strong performance noted by officials.
The long delayed trial of F. A. Dale former state representative from Bonham on charges of accepting a 1000 bribe to influence legislation was on call in district court in Austin Texas on April 16 according to the Associated Press.
Colorado Springs April 16 The fight for Republican national committeeman dominates today's Colorado convention delegates at large to the National Republican convention in Kansas City. Hamlin campaign managers claim about 600 of 900 votes available, while Roof supporters promise an upset.
Oklahoma reports extensive fruit crop damage from weekend frosts. Counties including Oklahoma Osage Garfield Bryan report only sheltered or hardy fruit like apples and cherries escaped the late cold. Gardens suffered generally across the state.
Paris April 16 The Tiger Clemenceau says the heart is a word not a thing and Brutus once questioned virtue He admits writing suits him as action ends talking for the day and refuses to reveal more his views on manly qualities.
Paris jurymen petition President Flory demanding more than forty cents a day for jury service. They note the current ten francs per day, unchanged since 1920, lags behind triple wage growth and harms judicial performance.
Harvard University Museum of Zoology adds a rare plesiosaur fossil unearthed from a Cretaceous deposit in Kansas. Other exhibits at Harvard include mesozoic marine remains from Europe.
Toichio Araki, a Japanese flyer, arrived in Seattle by seaplane from Victoria, B C, completing the first leg of a globe circling race to set a new speed record. He was welcomed by Mayor Bertha Landes and others as Ryunichi Matsui continued westward from Tokyo.
Ten rookie parachute jumpers of the Army Air Corps Technical School set a world record by leaping from a Ford tri motor ship in 8.2 seconds at Chanute Field Rantoul TL on Sunday. The prior record was nine Marines at Quantico Virginia. The text also notes that the U S constitution has been amended 19 times.
Mrs. A M King left Thursday for Denver to be at her daughter Mrs. Dick Scoggins bedside. John Millican has recovered from the flu and is up again. Miss Jamie Mann and her mother returned from a short trip to Memphis and Shamrock. Byron D Drybread of the Oklahoma Construction Co is locating his office at 508 North Fillmore Street. Mr. and Mrs. W C Payne spent...
Mothers widely praise California Fig Syrup for its laxative and nourishing effects on children. A San Antonio mother reports her two year old daughter Mildred improved quickly after use and neighbors call her the happiest girl in Texas. The ad stresses genuine California Fig Syrup and warns against imitations without the California label.
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo April 16 residents believed an earthquake shock caused great excitement Sunday. Citizens felt tremble and heard windows shake no damage was reported
The note lists local residents with health updates and visits. Kermit Dyche recently recovered from flu and is up again. Mrs. Charles Cooper and W H Crowley show improvement after illness. Mrs Munson returns to work at Adams Dry Goods. The entry mentions the Dyche and McClellan families with various illnesses and visits in Spearman and Childress.
Mr and Mrs Walter Fuerman entertained friends at 1617 Jackson Street with spring blossom decor and a lively suction bridge night. High score prizes went to Mrs L W Timms and Mr Sam Vanderweide, while low scores were awarded to Mrs Sam Vanderweide and Mr Carl Simon. Seated guests included Mr and Mrs J B Driskell, Mr and Mrs Carl Simon, Mr and Mrs L W Timms, Mr and Mrs Harry Holland, Mr and Mrs L A Keck, and Mr and Mrs Sam Vanderweide.
Members of the Child Welfare club will study Nervous and Mental Hygiene with Mrs. J. M. Sheers at her home 1606 Monroe Street Friday afternoon at 2130 o clock. Mrs. Miller Beard leads the season and will be assisted by Mrs. O. W. Vernon Mrs. D. W. Mays and Mrs. Walter Mount.
The Amarillo District Woman's Missionary Union plans its eighteenth annual meeting at Vanhandle Texas starting Wednesday evening and continuing all day Thursday. A varied program is being organized and many delegates are expected to attend.
Sunday with her sister Mrs Johnny Wise, Jack Foster who has been ill with the flu for some time is now better. Selmer Shirley recently sold his business the City Shoe Shop to his brother in law K B Nutt and left for Los Angeles to join his wife who has been there for the past eight weeks. They will make their home in California. Mrs R Harrington who has been ill at her home at 707 Alabama Avenue with the flu is better now.
In Amarillo Monday and Tuesday, April 23 and 24, district initiation and demonstration of ritual by national and state officers. Mrs. Georgio Fasom district manager and Mrs. Jennie Lindbloom manager of surrounding district have large classes to initiate. A banquet will be given Monday at 6 o clock for members securing applications.
The organ recital by Mrs. Marvin Heinatz is scheduled for Tuesday evening April 24 at Polk Street Methodist Church. It was previously announced as tomorrow evening.
The Junior Child Study Club will meet at Mia Christian's home, 1218 West Tenth Street, apartment two, Friday afternoon at 2 30.
Mr and Mrs J B Whitley welcome friends to their home at 201 Carolina Street Mrs Whitley recently marked by marriage and Olga Rolater noted in the announcement The event signals a formal wedding notice after a recent engagement
The Fidelis class of the First Baptist church will entertain with a banquet at the Herring hotel, moved to April 40 from the announced April 17 in the church bulletin.
The Wolflin School Parent-Teacher Association will hold a regular session tomorrow afternoon at 3:80 o'clock. All association members are urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Rosa L Bruner announce the arrival of their son Ross William Bruner born Friday April 13 at their home on Adams Street The Bruner family shares the happy news and welcomes the newborn to the household.
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