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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1924
Page
3
The article describes an unusually harmonious two apartment house with five rooms per unit, offering esigned living spaces that feel like a single home. It highlights a fireplace living room with sunroom access, efficient kitchens and pantries, two bedrooms per unit, a rear sleeping porch, and careful ventilation. Exterior details include shingles, dove gray trim, blue green shutters, and a potential five foot lot with a rear double garage.
The Whittle and Spit club held a long meeting to discuss current affairs and obstacles from police and peace groups. Surveyors reported three feasible lines for a Panhandle Palo Duro and Pacific railway, seeking land rights and tax exemptions. plan includes depots and a 40 year exemption with liability relief for livestock. Will Wait of Metoo Ark joined, recounting a journey via Arkansas routes and fishing-season damage to roadbeds. meeting adjourned to investigate a fire alarm.
J. C. Winn began construction this morning on a brick home valued at $7,000 in the Madden’s addition.
Amarillo high school principal C M Rogers finished a new residence in the Madden addition and moved in last week.
Jackson Mich August 4 Former Senator Charles B Townsend 68 died suddenly at a friend's home in Jackson last night officials said Townsend served in the Senate and was known for his public service friends described him as a staunch advocate for his state his death comes as a sudden loss to the community
Toney Chisum, Hudgson Essex dealer, explains full size genuine balloon tires demand car design to suit their grip. He notes Hudson-Essex is first major brand to equip entire line with balloon tires as standard. Engineers adjusted steering and handling for safer, easier driving and smoother ride.
Building permits show last month totals of 157 800 dollars with seven mercantile permits totaling 946 700 and two dwelling permits totaling 60 400. Week actions include residence permits for 1205 Fillmore 7600 dollars 202 Georgia Avenue 1000 dollars 700 Western Avenue 4100 dollars 909 Arthur Street 2200 dollars and 2508 West Second Street 1800 dollars plus a repair move for J F Manning and a house move from 2400 Harrison Street to 1307 Jefferson Street.
Washington August 4 investigators who for months studied the administration of all air service branches appeared before a special House committee on aviation matters. Chairman Lampert said a plan of procedure could not yet be formed but promised rapid progress with the inquiry. Several meetings are planned this week with army navy and postal air service heads likely to testify. Nearby aviation fields and aircraft plants will be toured by the committee in the near future.
Locust Valley reports John W. Davis shifts focus from the Democratic presidential nomination to campaign organization. Two trips planned this week. first to Hyde Park Wednesday for Dutchess county Democrats basket picnic, second to Clarksburg Friday for formal nomination notice by the New York convention. Vote for Henry L. Ford for second term as county attorney.
North Side residents update on visits and arrivals. Mr and Mrs A Turner of Dalhart arrive to visit C E Floyd and family. their daughters Marie and Lucille accompany them home. Mrs Reedy and children return home from Elk City after visiting Mrs Price. Mrs Baggs to return from Tucumcari. Mrs Kerney improving. Rev W H Strong travels to McLean for revival, will return Saturday. Missionary society meets at 3 pm Wednesday. Junior and Senior leagues meet Sundays at 2 pm and 7 15 pm.
A San Jacinto lot sold for 225 dollars, donated by W. W. Lynch to the Amarillo Real Estate board to back its zoning plan. The buyer was J. L. Summers, a prominent local real estate man and Country Club district figure, as the board pushes zoning and planning amid city growth.
The United States Zine nine, led by Walker on the mound, crushed Hereford Whitefaces 18 to 2. Bernie Vaught and Noah Mead each collected four hits in four at bats, while Amarillo pounded 18 hits across three pitchers. Hereford stacked two runs on seven hits.
In Lyons on August 4 thieves raided a racing camp during the Grand Prix of Europe, stealing money and jewelry valued at more than 66,000 francs. Police investigations are underway as the event proceeded.
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