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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1927
Page
8
The $990,000 Childress county road bond failed by 32 votes but local citizens move to form a special road district along the Colorado Gulf highway. An early election is expected to pave the link between Amarillo and Fort Worth, with paving already in Hall, Hardeman, and Wilbarger counties.
In Ohio near Nelsonville, C. J. Merz president of the Lick Run company was killed after a dispute over mine operation. His son in law, Jim McMananway, surrendered, claiming self defense. McMananway supported union miners while Merz ran the mine non union. Authorities call it a personal matter, not a worker union flare up.
Promoter H. J. Sasse announces the Amarillo Tri-State exposition dog show will run September 12 13 and 14 entries are strong and American Kennel Club rules will apply A nationally known judge will be chosen for the event Sasse can be reached at 513 Tyler Street or by phone 1000
A crowd of 25 watching swollen Contepec river near San Miguel perished when a bridge gave way after a cloudburst. Bodies swept away by floodwaters. numerous rescue efforts failed. Crops in the San Miguel area were destroyed by the storm.
Ferns and other plants in window boxes are often ruined by overwatering. They should be watered regularly but not excessively to avoid damage.
Bill Lampe as sub committee chair has raised 3300 dollars for the Tri-State fair and aims for 709 or more by night. He pledges to return to Cadillac sales once the 25000 dollar fund is reached, while continuing to push the fair effort. John Gilvin, president of the Tri-State fair association, praises his dedication and urges more volunteers. The piece ends with a note on milk for children in small cups with dedicated pitchers.
Martha Broomfield sevenyearold daughter of Roy Broomfield of Coldwater Kansas was reported near death after a car skidded into Phantom Creek in Phantom Canyon. The car was wrecked and the girl suffered a fractured skull while her mother suffered bruises and shock. the father and others escaped injury.
Board of City Development directors have two meetings scheduled within hours. A general meeting at 7 30 tonight will cover committee reports and general matters. At 9 o clock tomorrow morning they will meet with Amarillo Tri State exposition directors on matters of vital importance to the fair.
Aguila Colo Aug 4 The Apishaoa Trading Company's building and stock were destroyed by fire last night. Damage was estimated at about $10 000. Firemen lacked water to fight the blaze as last Tuesday's flood washed out the town's water pipes.
In a persuasive sales tone the ad claims low blood causes dullness and weakness and that S S S will rebuild red blood cells, restore appetite, and provide lasting energy. It emphasizes natural herb roots, modern laboratory preparation, and availability in two sizes at drug stores.
O H May, a loan broker, shot and killed his wife Bernice May and wounded Carl R Roberts, a Knoxville undertaker and state official, in a murder spree centered on alleged home disruption. May, in custody, had filed for divorce and claimed Roberts broke up his home. British Air Force planes use electric leading cables to guide flights through fog to an air field, with a five mile oval line and wing coils to transmit current.
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