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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1928

Page

2

Crude Oil U S Output Edges Up Across Week

U S crude oil production rose by 30 101 barrels in the week ending April 21. West Texas fields led with roughly 2 000 barrels more, while Oklahoma output fell about 4 000 barrels and Seminole declined from 285 185 to 280 410 barrels. California light gravity up 8 000 barrels offset by 5 000 barrel drop in heavy crude.

Tulsa Akia United States West Texas Oil and Gas Journal Oklahoma Hendricks Mid-Continent Texas California

Relics of War on Display at Carnival Here

The J George Loos show features an American Legion and Elk's club exhibit with over five thousand relics and photos from France Germany and Belgium. Captain Hart's trained animal show with lions tigers bears ponies and more opens with a finale fight between Captain Hart and Nero the untamed lion drawing large crowds.

J. George Captain Hart Nero

Neely Loses Treasured Elgin Time Piece

A walking Elgin pocket watch, valued as a family keepsake and attached to a Swift and Company job, vanished from a dresser. R. C. Neely appeals for its return and a liberal reward. John 8. McKnight departed for St. Louis after learning his nephew was seriously ill there.

R. C. Neely Swift and Company Elgin Swift John 8. McKnight St. Louis

Tack's Revised Program for Amarillo Big City Promises

The proposal outlines wide city aims including more hotels, apartments, office buildings, stores, and a municipal pool. It calls for lower utility rates, lower taxes, new courthouse, airport, and stricter crime laws, with emphasis on livability and growth for Amarillo.

Amarillo Bivins Lake San Jacinto Bivins Palo Dare

Texan remarks mix culture and politics in Amarillo column

A Texas writer riffs on Gene Tunney at Yale shaking Shakespeare interest and vows to beat Tom Heeney and Dempsey. The piece parries Hoover Smith oil talk and labor woes, cites Mexican labor impact, and retells a ranch tale ending with a dinner time plea.

Gene Tunney Yale William Shakespeare Shakespeare Tunney Tom Heeney Dempsey

Citizens protest route change of Highway 66 through Amarillo

Residents of Carson and Potter counties organized opposition to a proposed highway 66 routing shift. James O. Guleke arrived in Austin with petitions from Amarillo and Carson county totaling more than 1,000 signers to protest the plan. The change would move the route away from North Fillmore street and Sixth street, redirecting along Washburn to connect with westward pavement near Tenth street and Rock Island tracks.

Carson Potter Counties Sixth Street San Jacinto Amarillo James 0. Guleke Austin The Highway Commission Guleke Carson County Fillmore Street Washburn Conway Potter County Tenth Street Harrison Street Rock Island Tracks

Flood impacts across Alabama Mississippi and Florida

Flood residuals spread across the region as Milledgeville and nearby towns faced water supply danger. Alabama towns like Andalusia Castleberry Brewton Mohroéville and Peterman reported high flood damage while trains were marooned and roads washed out. Pearl River near Jackson and Tombigbee at Columbus rose threatening lowlands and crops.

Milledgeville Alabama Andalusia Castleberry Milstead Montgomery Tallapoosa Chattahoochie Columbia Brewton Mohroéville Peterman Mississippi Jackson Columbus Florida Fensacola Fla Graceville

Illinois officer retrieves suspect in Amarillo pursuit

John Walsh of the Springfield Illinois sheriff's office arrived in Amarillo at 5 20 to take Henry Killen and a Chrysler 70 sedan back to Illinois. Killen and a man named Jack Smith were arrested on the Pathandle highway near Ridgemer. Smith escaped, Killen was recaptured after a high speed chase near the Fort Worth and Denver depot. Requisition papers were awaited and Walsh planned to depart with prisoner and car once received.

John Walsh Sheriff's Office Springfield Ill Amarillo Santa Fe Henry Killen Killen Jack Smith Pathandle Ridgemer Addition Smith Court House Fort Worth Denver Hitnois Walsh

Picture and blue bonnet bouquet brighten local note

Mr. and Mrs. Crowe and Mr. Ware visited to see a painting by Mrs. Crowe that was being mounted. A light is being fixed so the picture can be displayed by week’s end. Miss Martha Perkins sent blue bonnets from Garretson Bush Co. in appreciation for questions answered, and roses will follow.

Down State Hoover Panhandle Wall Street al Smith A. J. Crowe J. B. Ware River Road School Mrs. Crowe Williamson County Martha Perkins Garretson-Bush Company Wholesale Plumbing Wallace Street

State With Smallest Population in Puzzle

Crossword clues ask for the state with the least population as the answer to horizontal 6. The puzzle lists clues across and down including biblically themed names, directions, and common words. The overall tone is a standard newspaper puzzle page.

Puzzle clues and mixed phrases from a quiz page

A jumble of numbered word clues and stray letters asks for definitions and answers. Entries include age, placement words, mountains of South America, mountain ranges, currencies, and animal names, plus abbreviations and stray text.

Billee Farley Heads to London with Hollywood Redheads

Billee Farley prepares for a six week summer engagement in London with the Hollywood Redheads after touring with the Gypsy Sweethearts. She recalls a fast five day voyage from London to New York and describes her Kansas City origins, stage debut, and connections to Mra. Mack Vernon. The Fair theater performer reflects on leaving family, her ash rose ensemble, and the nickname Tex for the troupe's bulldog mascot.

Billee Farley Hollywood London Billee New York the Fair Theater Kansas City Bonnie Mra Mack Vernon Amarillo Gypsy Sweethearts Orchestra Mra. Vernon Fair Theater California Texas Tex Tulsa Wichita Falls

DILG League Adopts New Constitution At City Hall

Will H. Dilg League members approve the organization’s constitution and by laws during a city hall meeting. Incorporation papers for a state group have been filed, and about 300 new members have joined since the drive began. A committee was named to classify prizes and select a central display location. Prominent Woodmen circle officials attending Amarillo district events were honored at a banquet at the Herring hotel.

Will H. Dilg League Bob Ames A. A. Meredith Cal Davis Carter Mathews Amarillo Woodmen Circle Herring Hotel Jennie Lindbloom Poplar Grove Georgia Feasum Woodmen W. O. W. Hall W. O. W. Hell

Salvation Army Chief General Booth Ill at Home

Reported ill at his London home, Gen. W Branwell Booth leads the Salvation Army. The dispatch notes him taking rest as the agency mentions his health status amid ongoing duties.

United Press London W. Branwell Booth Salvation Army

Meador Case To Be Called Next Monday In Court Docket

The district criminal court opened on the scire facias docket with Arvell Meador awaiting trial for swindling as the docket moves toward grand jury sessions. Judge Henry Bishop presided over jury matters and urged caution in bond setting and handling major offenses like forgery swindling and liquor-law violations.

Arvell Meador District Criminal Court W. J. Flesher Henry Bishop Fr. C. Lamb Co. R. McAfee W. M. McGough H.C. Gouldy BE. L. Richardson George P. Milton G. F. McDavid J. V. Moore J. N. Eastwood R. BE. Burran W. 0. Clark John Crudgington A. Newell D. I. Davis Rufus Williams Cecil Johns John Greenbecks Paul Wright George Raymer Red Basum J. D. Barton B. Lighhauser R. Q. Thompson Jesus Semique Robert Johnson Henry Lark W. D. Benton Hal Leach J. J. Bishop Roland Bishop M. C. Wisdom Jim Walker Lonnie Brown Clarence Ashley Maggie Johnson H. C. Reese W. V. Lowry Adolphus Williams W. G. Oslin Paul Henney Paul Cavender P. R. Williams Halle Leach B. D. Parker S. B. Rutter Bishop

Henry Ansley Talks to Junior High Students

Henry Ansley of The Globe News addressed junior high pupils during the morning assembly. Principal Miss Elizabeth Nixson arranged the program as entertainment and education with Q A. humorous remarks and several student replies highlighted the talk.

Henry Ansley The Globe News Elizabeth Nixson Ansley Marvin Jones

Pinehurst Stirs to Spring Golf Gathering with Notables

The verse envisions Pinehurst as a premier golf hub where governors, statesmen, and a presidential timber diplomat mingle with players. It contrasts Pinehurst with Boston and Rye and highlights the thrill as golf balls fly while dignitaries line up at the tee and a tense bunker scene unfolds.

Pinehurst Boston Rye Presidential

High School Clothing Contestants Headed to San Antonio

The local delegation led by Miss Lenora Walters will compete in the Texas state finals in San Antonio. Representatives include Dorothy Nugent, Wilma Beeman, Gertrude Taylor, Irma Martin, and Ann Collins, with Joyce Gross accompanying and addressing the banquet at the Gunter hotel. Walters serves as a contest judge and Home Economics head for the school.

San Antonio Lenora Walters Dorothy Nugent Wilma Beeman Gertrude Taylor Irma Martin Ann Collins Joyce Gross Gunter Hotel Panhandle Miss Walters

Sinclair Lewis to wed Paris writer Dorothy Thompson

Rome April 24 United Press reports novelist Sinclair Lewis is engaged to Dorothy Thompson former Berlin correspondent for the New York Evening Post. He said Miss Thompson and he are engaged and it is official now.

United Prose Rome Sinclar Lewis The United Press Dorothy Thompson Berlin New York Evening Past Miss Thompson

Kansas City Hogs and Cattle Market Report April 24

Hogs receipts 3 000 head with prices 10 to 15 cents higher. Bulk 180 to 250 pounds at 9.90 to 10.06. Cattle receipts 500 head with feeders and calves steady to higher. Sheep receipts 17 000 with killing classes steady to lower and lambs around 18 to 18.10. Regional markets include Chicago St Louis and New York with assorted livestock and cotton price movements noted.

Kansas City Associated Preas Arizona Chicago Associated Press Down Feeder Lambe The FASC ST. Louis New York Enay Liverpool May Inter

Butter And Egg Prices And Market Opening

Butter prices steady with small gains for firsts and extras in Chicago. Potato markets show new stock slow with mixed values in several U S states as the New York stock letter notes a reactionary open following large overnight selling orders and initial declines in Midland Steel.

New York Associated Press Midland Steel Products Preferred

Pan-Hellenic Club Plans Launched Here

A Pan-Hellenic club for Greek letter fraternity men in the city will hold its first meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the Amarillo Athletic Club. Officers will be elected and a directory of local fraternity men will be organized. The club will coordinate formal gatherings, dinners and dances with other entertainments for members.

Amarillo

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