West Eighth Avenue Viaduct Move Pushed by Amarillo Officials
City commission plans renewed pressure on Rock Island to fund 5000 of the 15000 viaduct overpass on West Eighth Avenue. A 200 strong petition from West Eighth Avenue residents urged completion to ease crossings at Georgia Street and West Seventh. The pledge was discussed with Hal Ray of Rock Island and mayor Ernest O. Thompson, with cost estimates near 15000 and paving petitions from 75 percent of affected homeowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
West Eighth Avenue
City Commission
San Jacinto Heights
Country Club Addition
C. A. Fish
G. C. Odom
Harry Knapp
M. T. O'Neill
George Turnley
F. B. Martin
John Trolinger
Mr. Fish
West Seventh Avenue
Georgia Street
Rock Island Crossing
Amarillo
Rock Island Railroad
Ernest O. Thompson
Thompson
North Fillmore Street
Hal Ray
North Fillmore
Ray
142nd Infantry Has Best Band in Camp
The 32 piece band of the 142nd Infantry, led by Wilbur Upchurch, was named the best band at Camp Hulen among 15 bands. Amarillo sent 300 men to the 17 day encampment, part of a 15,000 man camp with six units represented. Maj. Nat S. Perrine notes Amarillo’s group is the largest from a single point in the state. The unit left Amarillo July 31 for the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
142Nd Infantry
Camp Hulen
Amarillo
Texas National Guard
Wilbur Upchurch
Nat S. Perrine
Hi-Y Boys Journey From Toronto to Eastern Seaboard
Amarillo group led by Lauchlin McNeill returns from the International Hi-Y Convention in Toronto. They stopped in Akron for the Akron christening and have visited Niagara Buffalo and Portland. Plan to travel to New York and Washington D C before heading home along the East Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Amarillo
Lauchlin McNeill
Amarillo High School
Boston
Akron
Ohio
Niagara
Buffalo
Portland
New York
Washington, D. C
The Passing of a Pioneer in Free Trade Ideals
An obituary tribute recalls a century old advocate of unrestricted commerce who endured many crises and died in 1930. The text notes his long service to humanity, his belief in fair business methods, and his friendships across nations, while listing renamed survivors and associates in a sweeping, satirical memorial tone.
Courthouse Records and Vehicle Registrations Summary
Courthouse records list warranty deeds including N W Fairchild et ux to John T Glover et ux for lot 17 block 2 Madden at 456 dollars and Gee & Parks Lumber Co to M B Jameson for lot 2 block 6 Morningside at 2500 dollars. Vehicle registrations include General Motors Acceptance Corp Amarillo and multiple autos with owners at 1614 Tyler Graham sedan Baroid Sales Co 837 Jackson St Buick coupe J L Gober 410 W 11th Chrys R R Peacecare McDonald Auto Supply Co Chev coach Mrs Burt Daniels 1703 East 10th St Chev coupe L M Lawrence 749 Fillmore Ford coupe Dixon Greek Oil Co Ford coupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Fairchild
John T. Glover
Madden
Gee & Parks Lbr. Co
M. B. Jameson
Morningside
Gen. Motors
Accpt Corp
Amarillo
E. E. Finklea
Tyler
Baroid Sales Co
Jackson St
J. L. Gober
W. 11Th
R. R. Peacecare
McDonald Auto Supply Co
Burt Daniels
East 10Th St
L. M. Lawrence
Fillmore
Dixon Greek Oil Co
Burial in Oklahoma for Daniel E. Mitchell
Daniel E. Mitchell, 62, died in a local hospital and burial services are set in Chicota, Oklahoma, per N. S. Griggs & Sons. He had travelled to Amarillo about three months ago to visit his son J. A. Mitchell at 403 North Boyer Street. Survivors include four sons Porter, August, Olen, and Pete, and a daughter Mrs. A. L. Ransom, with residences in Amarillo, Phoenix, Chicota, and Ada respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel E. Mitchell
Chicota
Oklahoma
N. S. Griggs & Sons
Amarillo
J. A. Mitchell
North Boyer Street
Porter Mitchell
August
Phoenix
Ariz
Olen
Blackwell
Okla
Pete
Ada
A. L. Ransom
Do Tell Pain Relief Ad From Oliver Drug Store
A new discovery promises painless menstruation with Do Tell now sold in Amarillo and guaranteed by Oliver Drug Store per an advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Oliver Drug Store
Leper Postmaster Short in Accounts Admits It
San Francisco reports the government is stumped as postal inspector L E W Miller returns from Honolulu to Molokai where the leper postmaster is $1,500 short in his accounts and admits it but cannot be sent to a penitentiary due to a serious case of leprosy. All Molokai colony authorities except the superintendent and a few nurses are lepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
L. E. W. Miller
Honolulu
Hawaiian Island
Molokai
Faithful servant honored with public viewing and vague burial mention
A letter requests publication to aid locating stolen valuable papers. It describes a deceased servant's viewing hours from 9:30 A M to 1:15 P M and notes the burial would be in 1932 if held, with honorary pallbearers chosen by the Farm Board. It laments farmers taxed and deprived of air and asks proceeds from flowers go to relief of a worthy farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Legge
Washington, D. C
Farm Board
Reward offered for return of insurance policies and records
A. L. Harrison of Stratford Texas reports a theft from a vehicle one mile south of Dumas last Saturday. Two spare tires and rims, an Underwood portable typewriter, tools, spare parts from a De Soto coupe, insurance policies and register, and insurance correspondence were stolen. He offers $5 for the policies and register or $25 for all stolen articles. He notes he has a paid ad in The News and Globe and seeks return of the documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumas
Underwood
de Soto
News and Globe
A. L. Harrison
Stratford
Texas
Post Office
Charity Not Asleep Dear Tack
A reader pleads for mercy and aid for the hungry in Amarillo. The message questions the city’s lack of effort and suggests establishing a designated place in town to assist those in need. The tone appeals to communal responsibility and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Amarillo
Amarillo relief provisions praised by reader letter
A reader asks why Amarillo does not provide bread and soup to those in need without sending aid to homes or individuals. The letter notes that other cities offer such provisions and cites Amarillo’s large relief spending. It mentions the Welfare Board and the Salvation Army distributing meals daily in large quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Welfare Board
Salvation Army
Travel Partner Seeks Work Trip Through Northwest
Seek companion to join a model T pickup journey through the northwest or southwest in search of work. Plans to camp along the way and share expenses. Partner must be reliable and trustworthy and travel freely until a posting location is found. Write to L. L., in care of Tack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Russian Wolf Hound sought by Texan reader for purchase
A Spearman resident asks where to buy a female Russian Wolf Hound, noting no local dealers and inviting information. In a separate plea, a mother of six seeks any kind of work, describing her husband’s unemployment and their financial need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainard
Spearman
Texas
Tack
Community plea for shared work and small tasks
Mrs Frances Ashley and Mrs Ben Martin request help due to illness. Ashley offers one third share in fruit preserves or jelly in exchange for supplies and basic sewing tasks. Martin seeks work folding washing and sewing delicate dresses, utility aprons, with printed notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Martin
North East Third Avenue
Couple seeks farm or ranch work in Texas
A man and wife in their early thirties seek employment to manage a large farm or ranch with stock, offering husband as a boiler fireman and willing to relocate nationwide for a livable salary. They have no children and request responses to Canyon Yowell Box 371, Texas. A separate notice from Ona Louise Smith, 18, Amarillo, invites dating letters from men aged 20 to 25, with snapshots encouraged.
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George C
Yowell
Box
Canyon
Texas
Tack
Ona Louise Smith
General Delivery
Amarillo
Bids Sought for Amarillo School and College District Depository
The Board of Trustees of the Amarillo Independent School District and Amarillo Junior College District will receive bids on August 17, 1931 at 8 p.m. for a depository for all district school funds for the biennial period starting September 1, 1931 and ending August 31, 1933. GEO M. WADDILL, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Independent
Geo M. Waddill
Amarillo Independent School District
Amarillo Junior College
Publish Request from Dave Warne in Panhandle Texas
A fragmentary note from Dave Warne of Star Route In care of H M Burum Panhandle Texas asks for publication assistance. The incomplete message implies a request to print a notice or exchange references and depart promptly once idle.
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Dave Warne
Star Route
H. M. Burum
Panhandle
Texas
Employment prospect from a versatile tradesman
A terse personal notice from Co. H. E. at 1000 Buchanan Street seeking work to support a five-member family. The applicant lists skills as painter, paperhanger, and carpenter with repair experience in a furniture store and on a farm and ranch. Willing to work any role, anywhere.
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Co. H. E
Buchanan Street
Take Charge of Ranch You Have Been So Very Nice In
A brief note in a friendly tone highlights a ranch theme and compliments kindness shown, suggesting an invitation or gesture related to farm life and community spirit. The fragment implies a positive interaction centered on hospitality and ranch culture without specifics.
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Tack
Caring couple seeks ranch or rural home to manage
A past middle aged, intelligent, honest couple offers to take charge of a ranch or rural property. They can cook, handle housekeeping, livestock, yard work, gardening, and general property care. They are not job hunters, but have faced financial worries and seek stable residence.
General Motors Radio for Every Purse and Preference
A new General Motors Superheterodyne Radio is available through Nunn Electric Co District, promising models to suit every budget and taste with modern tech and reliable performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Nunn Electric Co., Dist
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Eighth Avenue Viaduct
H. V.robertson & CO. Accountants and Auditors
Amarillo Bidg
Southwest
Fair Theater
Rosie
George Webb
Hub Adams
Mary Helen Wheeler
Minette
WFAA
WRR
Dallas
Wheat
Doubt
Gamble
Hoover
Courthouse Records
Short
Charity
G. C. Bruce
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Oliver Eakle
Strandberg
Oregon
C. H. Stennett, Jr
Memphis, Tenn
Tri-State Fair
U. S. Taylor
Globe-News
L. L
London
Alaskan Fur CO
Polk
Frances Ashley
North Harrison Street
el Paso
M. We
Loving Printing CO
7Th St
Trovse
Opbway Sanders Company
Arillo Buildin
Tri-State Fair Grounds
City Drug No
Tri-State Fair and Junior Welfare League
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