Peek Confers With Demo Meeting On Equalization Fee
George N. Peek conferred four hours with the Democratic committee and John Raskob said he presented a new conception of the equalization fee. Peek refused to commit to the Democratic presidential nominee but supported the farm plank and Governor Smith on farm relief. He noted a revolt in twelve central states against Hoover and the Republicans if the Democrats meet the issue squarely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Raskob
Fort
Smith
Peek
Central States
Herbert Hoover
Emmett Returns From Pacific Coast Fishing Trip
R T Bob Emmett Amarillo Tri State exposition secretary manager has come back from a two week vacation in California He traveled with Mrs Emmett and Stanley Hagan and fished in Texas New Mexico and California He plans a busy fair period ahead with a big free fair anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T
Bob” Emmett
Amarillo
California
Emmett
Stanley Hagan
Texas
New Mexico
Pacific Coast
Tom Turner
Great Fortunes Recovered by Divers Near Lorient
A Belle Isle dispatch reports Italian divers recovered sunken treasure from the Belgian steamer Elizabethville torpedoed near Lorient. The haul includes diamonds and precious stones valued at 000,000 francs about $2,000,900, recovered by divers employed by the Belgian government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lorient
France
Belle Isle
Here
Marvin Jones Goes Fishing From Valley View Home
Marvin Jones left this afternoon for his old home Valley View to visit his mother and relatives. He plans several days of fishing likely in Lake Kemp near Wichita Falls and will be away from Amarillo for about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Jones
Valley View
Lake Kemp
Wichita Falls
Mr. Jones
Amarilo
Commuter Addison Day Has Traveled 890000 Miles for Work
Addison H. Day, 77, longtime bank controller, has spent 60 years commuting between Chatham and New York. He has logged about 890,000 miles, recalling early journeys when kerosene light and bed warmers were used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iBy Ret Press
Chatha
Addison H. Day
Chatham
New York
Wing Said To Have Finest Chinese Cafe Between Houston And Denver
Jim Wing runs Empire Cafe in town acclaimed as the finest Chinese cafe between Houston and Denver. He also operates the Golden Pheasant and the Jim Wing in Houston. Since buying the Empire cafe last year for 10000 dollars, daily meals exceed 500 with 20 staff. Weekends are busiest with special Sunday dinners served and both Chinese and American dishes offered. The cafe features Yet Ca Mein War Mein Chop Suey and a lunch counter, with a claim of 100 percent sanitation and kitchen open for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Cafe
Houston
Wing
Golden Pheasant
Jim Wing
Amarillo Foundry Ranks as Big City Plant
The Amarillo Foundry, established to supply oil fields, now ranks among the city’s leading manufacturers. It casts eight tons daily into manhole covers and related castings and produced all castings for the new waterworks and sewer system. Since J. W. Sell's 1927 takeover, the firm serves Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas customers and employs 20 men with a spur railroad for transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarzillo Foundry Company
Amarillo
Amarillo Foundry Company
J. W. Sell
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Texas
Amraillo
Amarillo Fish Market Buys New Fixtures After Remodel
The Amarillo Fish Market, remodeled at five thousand dollars, now offers an $1800 refrigerated case and sanitary fixtures to serve a large wholesale trade. The store carries fresh water and deep sea fish, frogs, and a complete line of fruits and vegetables. It has stayed open two years and plans to stay open midnight with winter plans for 24 hour service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Abilene
Aoe
Johnson Pleads for Hoover Support in California
United States Senator Iiram Johnson urged united Republican backing for Herbert Hoover in Pasadena California last night. He called for tariff protection to safeguard California fruit interests while campaigning for his party and his own bid for re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pasadena
Calif
Herbert Hoover
California
United States
Iiram Johnson
Spann Firm Noted for Reliability in Amarillo Insurance
Spann Insurance, serving Amarillo and the Panhandle for 24 years, is praised for quick claim satisfaction, honest policy, and reliability. Four underwriters stand ready to advise local business men on diverse coverage including fire, auto, liability, and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Spand Insurance Company
Amarillo
Panhandle
Spann Company
Slwage
Gas Utilities Firm Declares Dividends
Southwest Gas Utilities Corporation, a consolidation of 32 natural gas distributing systems in Oklahoma Texas and Louisiana, declared an initial dividend of 1.62 on the 6.50 cumulative preferred stock payable today to stock of record July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Oak
Southwest Gas Utilities Corporation
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Local Notes and Social Roundup From Amarillo Area
Miss Reba Coy entered the step ographic department of the Amarillo Business college Monday. Mrs. Jack Walker has returned from New York City where she took special work in Elisabeth Arden preparations. Mrs. Billy Johnson of Mt. Pleasant is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Smith and others in the city. Mrs. C. P. Eldridge is getting along nicely at the Northwest Texas hospital after a period of illness. Mrs. J. H. McClarkin has returned to work in the hosiery department at White and Kirk. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ballard return from a two months trip and have left for El Paso where he takes an auditor position.
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C. W. Alexander
New York City
White
Kirk
Catherine Douglas
Caryon
Harry Schwarts
Schwarts Dress Shop
Schwarts
Jimmie Manatt
Tenne Jo Dake
Liberal
Kansas
Mary Palmer
W. ©. Blenkarn
R. C. Avery
Olive
Fort Worth
W. R. C. Avery
Hayden Street
S. R. Cohagan
Midwest Exploration Company
Lawrence Roux
Lenna Chapsky
Satu
Delias
Tulsa
W. M. Pierce
Ameaville
D. H. Clark
Der
Ernest E. Robinson
Texas
Plainview
Julia C. Polk
C. G. Maddox
Cherrill
Jock
Robert Bailey
Coleman
J. C. Heyton
Frank Salter
P. J. Camerell
Miss Powell
Reba Coy
Amarillo Business College
Jack Walker
Elisabeth Arden
Billy Johnson
Mt. Pleasant Iy
Lindsay Smith
C. P. Eldridge
Northwest Texas Hospital
J. H. McClarkin
Thelma Hubbert
Local notables and staff moves in regional firms
Western Purchasing company confirms its head offices in the city with an office manager at Trey Leandry position. Joe Seago of White and Kirk shoe department is out sick. The Mize family returns from travels to Marland, Fort Worth and Dallas. Habbert absent in Topeka at Santa Fe hospital. Viola Guy on two week vacation with Madden Adkins Pipkin. Weatherford recuperating at home after Northwest Texas hospital operation. Ted George and Clifford Wiley visit Vega on business and Tulsa hosts Maud Killough visiting Dallas.
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Viola Guy
Madden
Adkins
Pipkin
Desmond Weatherford
Northwest Texas Hospital
Ted George
Vega
Clifford Wiley
Tulsa
Joe Dozier
Maud Killough
Pattern Department
White and Kirk
Dallas
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George N. Peek
Corn Belt” Committee
Reginald Roome
Rurious
Atlantic
Hies
Donald Woods
Leroy
Marty Rogers
Ao Sirviece
England
NEW YORK+-American Telephone and Telegraph
Budapest
Parkes Cadman
St. Paul's London
Inge
Commercial—Building—Industrial News
Amarilla
John F. Wrasse
Fender and Body Works
West 10Th St
Gaz
Hertner & Son
Fillmore
Gray’s Flying School
Robert &. Gray
Royal Air Force
Bivins Field
Amatilie Airport
Upton Jones
Plorman
Monroe “T
Bird’s Roofs
Tenth St
J. D. Singleton
General Contractor
J. H. Thompson Paint CO
W. 10Th St
W. P. Strickland Glass CO
East Tenth Street
Cornell & Company Ag Beg Accountants
Wither
Swenson
A. Resistor Erenage
UL. S
Wright Printing Co
Taylor Street
Rucker Candy & Ice Cream CO
Grang Street
Texan
Denver
Spann Firm
Will
McCall's Magazine
Ruby Glen
San Francisco
Brazelton Lumber Company
Polk St
Amarillo Fish & Oyster Company
St. St
YU Asties S
Bob Younger
Amarillo, Texas
Victor
Amarillo Typewriter Exchange
G. F. Nussbaum
Travis Street
M. P. Nussbaum Phone
Spolley
ED Spann & CO
tLoans
Pisk
Margaret
Taylor St
J. Roy Smith
Blackburn
ST. Anthony's
The
Sisters of
Charity of the Incarnate Word
St Anthonys Hospital
FISK
M. L. Fuller
Ph. Serg
Walton
Reget
Outton
Bechanan
H. B. Fain Janitor Supply Co
Ieee W. Pitem St
6Th St
McLoughlin Starr
Finnest
Mai
Brath St
Doug
Bors Mer
Motorite
Tire Ee
Amarillo Foundry Co
J. Ww
Sell
Mer
Johnson
Cleaners Duers
Statte Mwkotter KO Modertik W. Sth
San Jacinto
Co. E. Willmering
Land and Gravel CO
Carload Lote
Albert L. Randall Contractor
AmarilLo Building
Amarillo Milk Company
North
Tyler
Amarillo Poultry and Egg CO
Tyler ST
West 13Th St. Dial
Floyd VY. Studer
Northwest Texas American Central Life Insurance CO
West Seventh Street
R. H
Bob) Ames
B. McClure
Harrison St
Amarillo Gas Company
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