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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1928

Page

2

News Boys of City to Stage Annual Picnic

News boys of the city plan their annual picnic on Sunday. They will meet at the Globe office then be conveyed to a park. Entertainment includes swimming fishing and games from 2 to 6 oclock with prizes and refreshments provided by local donors.

Aed Peneh the Globe O'Eteck Ee Penek Rim” Lane Mreek Etrealeter Mastin Pend Nei Bottling Company Mawes

Down at Sea Continued Story of the Whale Rescue

A story continues of a whale plane incident with the crew including FE 8 Moames and Fred Pleres as they attempted an Atlantic crossing. The Whale left Meten on June 30 and made landfall with its radio reportedly repaired, saving four lives.

Cedric Navy NC4 Asotes Atlantic Prentence de Pineda Wes Azores Roth Wider Georgs Haldeman Averas Courtaey Hia Figha Moames

Seaplane Numancia Waits For Modern Ocean Route To America

At Le Rabid near Huelva the damaged Numancia seaplane, piloted by Commandant Hamen France, lies idle after forced landing from Cadiz. The craft aims to renew its journey toward America, tracing a route tied to early exploration origins at La Rabida.

United Prenc Huelva Spain le Rabid Christopher Colombes America Numancia Commandant Hamen France la Rebida Cadiz Firet Remy Asere

Directors of Panhandle Plains Group Meet in Amarillo

Directors of the Panhandle Plains of Texas met at noon at an Amarillo hotel to discuss exhibition plans for Panhandle agriculture in three Midwest states. Reports praised crop conditions, with harvest timing cited as a key issue for August fair dates.

Panhandle Plains of Texas, Inc Amarillo mid-West Linus Panhandle Mont of Mid-Wear Slater Poahendie Viking of Texas, Inc ER. Diath Hereford J. W. Stevens Tolls C. H. Loyd Vege F. M. Panhandle M. K. Avery Dig.mitt W. B. Quighky Memphis May Plainview Col Merve Ff Maines Anager City De also & eliniliae poxt_— Pathandie Mieins

Doctor True Recovering After Appendicitis Surgery

Dr True underwent an appendectomy yesterday at Saint Anthony Hospital. He is reported to be recovering well and hopes to attend the upcoming round-up on August 25 as he continues his long residence in Amarillo with the Panhandle Colorado outfit.

BF. True Amarillo Anthony Apitale Amaane Panhandiee& Colorado Lex J End J. H. Ferguson Ferguson

Oil boom era near in Moore County vision of high returns

A long reading of a Moore County oil town column highlights prospects like the Shelly and Gober wells, a possible monster pool, and a coming boom as development expands toward Amarillo. It notes stock values, lease rumors, and potential profits while urging property investment. Also mentions Gene Tunney refusing cigarette ads and local community anecdotes.

Moore County Amarillo Hotohineon County Ameritia Amiritia

Community Help and Gambling Reflections From A Silent Observer

A reader describes discreet charitable acts offering a furnished house for a month to aid a worthy family. The piece then recounts a poker game tale with moral commentary on gambling and morality. The author hints at potential land purchases near Moore County for a safe investment.

Tunney Dempsey clash sparks strong letters to Tack

A reader defends Gene Tunney and bets on his American grit while criticizing Dempsey and Tack. The letter praises Tunney's education and stamina, notes public fascination, and reflects turf-like debate over boxing icons and media coverage.

Women who drink and smoke do not endanger babies says physician

Dr John Whitridge Williams of Johns Hopkins argues flappers can have a nip or cigarette and still be good mothers. He cites beer in Germany and water in France as examples and says modern women differ little at heart from their mothers despite youth indulgences.

Gene Tunney Gene Tack Gene Tannay Cass Dempsey Tunney France John McCarty John Heeney Ew. D Neeney Jack Dempsey Yale United Press Denver Cole Acc John Whitridge Williams Johan Hopkins University Baltimore Germany Williams Wetherhead

Riots Suppressed by Mysore Lancers Over Sacred Site

An unruly crowd rioted over an image placed at a sacred site. A regiment of Mysore Lancers quelled the disturbance. Fifty five were hospitalized. The piece argues the god should claim his own site and maintain it, else he is not a true deity.

Mysore The Star Co

Autos Needed to Transport Children to Ranch Birthday Picnic

Three automobiles are needed to take children from the Presby terian Children's home to Kerr ranch where five birthday celebrations will be held tomorrow evening. Call Mrs. P A Preisig at 20647 to donate a car. Local sponsors include Texas M and M Company cones, Mistletoe Creamery five gallons ice cream, Amarillo Paper Company cups and plates. All home children are guests of the Orphans' Birthday club at the picnic.

Presbyterian Children’s Home Kerr Ranch P. A. Preisig Texas M. and M. Company Mistletoe Creamery Amarillo Paper Company Orphans’ Birthday Club

Permits in July Increase Over Previous Month

Amarillo issued 129 building permits in July with a valuation of 153 890, per building inspector A. W. Swalley. The totals rise to 639 permits and 2 426 593 in value. The previous month had 66 permits. no industrial permits were issued.

Amarillo A. W. Swalley Duly

Democratic canvass set for Saturday in county courthouse

The Democratic executive committee will meet in the county courtroom Saturday morning to canvass last week's election returns. Grover Hill, Democratic chairman, says candidates are invited to attend.

Texas Democratic Executive Committee Grover Hill

Reverend George W. Kitts Dies in South Dakota

The Ashton paper reports Rev. George W. Kitts died leaving the community church pastorate vacant. His widow Mrs. Kitts, mother of seven and youngest three months old, is offered the pastorate with church officers facilitating her new role. Earlier in marriage she aided his foreign missions work.

George W. Kitts Amarillo First Christian Church Texas Wheat Grower’s Association Ashton South Dakota

Carnival Dance at Nat Palace Tonight

The Nat Palace hosts a carnival dance tonight with Ford Frederick’s Oplece orchestra performing Tennessee Rhythm. Past events at the Nat have drawn large crowds and this night is expected to be very successful. Free noise makers and confetti will be distributed.

Ford-Frederick’s Oplece Tennessee

Booster letter urges better bus service for city

A reader pleads for improved public transportation, proposing twenty minute and half hour service, and urges drivers to announce routes at all stations. The writer tags the town as a hick locale and asks officials to act, hoping for relief.

Assassin’s confession clues in son’s crime

The accused man recalls suffering as a child from diphtheria and later paralysis. He says he cannot imagine his son as Obregon’s killer and nearly collapses when police cite his son’s deed, which he stubbornly refuses to accept.

Obregon

Officers Mustered In at Jeanette Duncan Auxiliary Meeting

The Jeanette Duncan auxiliary of the Guy V Henry Jr Camp United Spanish War Veterans held an 8 pm meeting at American Legion headquarters. L J Smith led the muster of officers including president Mrs Jeanette Hammer and secretary Miss Maxine McCormick. The next meeting is set for September 5 at the same location.

Jeanette Duncan Guy V. Henry Lola McPherson Mildred Smith Agnes Peterson Mollie Black Ida Walker Mary Honcrestt Effie McPherson J. N. Edwards Eula Lee Mead Jeanette Black Erma McCormick Mary Adell Miner Hammer

New Families Coming Here Reported By Potter County Library Board

More than 900 new registrations were recorded by the Potter County Free Library during June and July in Amarillo. The same period saw over 500 new books added to shelves. River Road and Brady branch libraries reported large circulations as Mrs. R. L. McMeans presided at the meeting.

Potter County

Local Boys Set Records at Citizens Camp Fort Sill

Thomas O'Moore and Jack Fischer of Amarillo are named among 24 youths for commendation at the Citizens Military training camp at Fort Sill Oklahoma. O'Moore attend ed for a second year while Fischer participates for the first time.

Thomas O'Moore Jack Fischer Amarillo Fort Sill Oklahoma

Lindbergh Stops in Kansas City for Group Meet

A. Lindbergh capped his Kansas City visit with a morning conference with Municipal Airport Bond committee members at Fairfax field. He declined to reveal his next stop, though Chicago was rumored as his overnight location.

Kansas A. Lindbergh Fairfax Il O'Cleek Municipal Chicago

Police raid on Negro card game nets eighteen arrests

Patrolmen Robertson and Adkinson raided a Negro card game at 3 this morning. Eighteen people were arrested last night and this morning, six on gaming with cards, others on traffic offenses. All paid fines.

Polie Robertson and Adkinson

Dream rocket car could usher interplanetary communication

Berlin inventors unveil a rocket automobile and envision a 30 minute Berlin to America trip. W T Jackman of Clovis and M A Barker set off for New York on an extended market trip, signaling bold plans and market interests in rapid transit tech.

Berlin America W. T. Jackman Clovis M. A. Barker Jackman New York City

Canadians Protest Management At Olympic Games

Canadian Olympic officials outspoken about treatment of Canadians and alleged bias in favor of United States athletes. Statements from P J Mulqueen and Bobby Robison cited incidents of penalties against Canadians while others escape violations. A flag-raising dispute followed Percy Williams' 100 metre win as Dutch authorities reportedly lacked a regulation flag.

Amsterdam Canadian Olympic Committee United States P. J. Mulqueen Canada Bobby” Robison Wen Percy Williams

Inside Story Of Agents Buying Liquor At Clubs

Federal records allege agents and wives were served liquor openly at Helen Morgan s club and others. An e card from Albert enabled champagne, rye, Scotch and brandy purchases with prices listed, while analysis showed champagne was grape juice spiked with alcohol and whiskies were low quality synthetic stocks.

Albert Helen Morgan Tex Gainan Salon Royale Furnace Club Silver Slipper Ferndale Club Miss Morgan Len T. Tyson Texas Silver Slipper Club

Response to Needful Teacher Great Call Backfires Hope

Potter County superintendent Miss Laura V Hamner reports a strong community response to aid a needy woman and her children. Local ladies donated coats dresses and shoes with enough goods to last through winter while the mother and children will receive suitable clothing for the season.

Laura V. Hamner Potter County Miss Hamner Amaillo

Harris and Patton among speakers at Rotary lunch

A. J. Harris was a principal speaker at the Rotary Club luncheon in Amatillo. He spoke on national and local packing house issues. Dr. L. K. Patton, back from Europe, shared experiences from his trip.

A. J. Harris Rotary Club Amatillo Harris L. K. Patton Europe

William Comes a Courting Verse

A short poem describes William arriving with bright eyes and a courteous manner He asks how the speaker is feeling and sits when invited Then the speaker offers him a chair reflecting polite courtship tones

William

Livestock quotations from Kansas City St Louis and Oklahoma City

Market roundup from the agricultural department shows cattle calves hogs and sheep prices across Kansas City St Louis and Oklahoma City markets. Hogs milled steady to higher with top around 11.50 in St Louis and 11.08 in Kansas City. Cattle and vealers show mixed shifts with milk fed calves at 15.25 to 17.25 and sheep lambs around 15.50 to 16.75.

Kansas Associated Press Kansas City United Statesment of Agriculture ST. Louis Associated Presa East &T Unite States Agric Department of Oklahoma City

Cotton market opens steady on August reports and prices rise

New York opens steady with gains as active cotton months advance. Private crop estimates show yields around 14.6 to 15.1 million bales, lifting December. New Orleans market follows with higher values and improved demand though selling pressure returns later in the hour. Prices for American grades mix with gains in October and December contracts. sales total about 6,000.

New York Associated Press New Orleans

New York Stock Letter on Associated Motors Block Trade

The Associated Motors block of 4,000 shares trades at the split price from 189 to 1845, indicating an extreme one point loss.

New York Associated Motors

July brings fifty nine marriage licenses issued

July records from Ed M. Pittman, county clerk, show 59 marriage certificates issued, 17 fewer than June's 76. About a quarter, 16 licenses, went to widows and divorcees, indicated by the prefix Mrs. before their names.

Ed M. Pittman

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Hardings Ranch Directors OF Plains Group Dr. True Weil Cadman Marton Hood Mig Book Than & Kite Ite East Orphan Birthday Club Almont Dinsworth Bat Skelly Wetl Rev. Kitts Nat Palace E.I.T VET Auxiliary Citizen’s Camp Lindy Inside Harris, Patton Rotary Meet Cam Nellie Edgar A. Gaest Associated Chicago Ry Bo Kansas c Aus Dan Cupid Pan-American Pet Trans Pennsylvania Sears, Shell Unies Knabe
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