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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1924
Page
10
To the Citizens of Amarillo the Fireman's Department announces a Fireman's Relief Fund to cover sickness accidents and medical needs. The department notes its unique position among cities and invites support as members will explain the plan in the coming days to secure voluntary cooperation.
Washington moves to organize women voters in support of La Follette for president. Mrs Mabel Costigan of Colorado is chairing a women’s committee with aim of at least 70 members and representation in every state. Headquarters will be in Washington and Chicago with Mrs Glenn Mlam for the West. regional offices may follow.
Jeff D Bartlett city manager received an unsigned citizen letter condemning Polk Street traffic rules. The letter urged speed limits and signals improvement. Police orders require strict enforcement and a minimum speed of ten miles per hour on Polk Street.
The Antenet term of the Totter county district court opens August 25 with non jury civil cases the first week and petit jurors report September 1. J C Skillman, district court clerk, filed juror lists with the sheriff. The September 1 report includes Mishburn Myers Grame Hwa Lackourn Strickland Leiman Jones Hetabaw Smith Bake Brislet Jengon Shera Hubbell Clements Wilson Logan Hardin Wateli Reed Krabbe Berry Jackson Stidger Turner Byers Dickens English Townes Clayton Thomas Tuell McBride Murphy Thomas Thompson Dunavan Sharp Allen.
The renewal drive for West Texas Chamber of Commerce memberships is progressing rapidly, says district manager S. J. Cole. Organization manager B. M Bennett and associates canvass Amarillo as towns in the Panhandle respond to join and keep pace with neighboring members.
More than 2,200 A and M college students plan a reenactment of the San Jacinto battle on the historic battlefield about twenty miles from Houston. They will travel by special train, dress in period costumes, and stage the clash as Texans and Santa Anna’s forces met on April 21, 1836, with the centennial celebration in view.
Local architect Guy A. Carlander presented a $200 check to the Masonic Temple association to bolster its funds. A second item notes Taek Iflall’s ranch inviting families to a day on the plains, described as the coolest spot.
Sealed bids for furnishing the Tax Department of the City of Amarillo with office supplies will be received at the office of Jewell Davidson City Secretary up to 12 o'clock noon August 18 1924. Further information can be obtained from the City Secretary. The City reserves the right to accept any or reject all bids. Jeff D Bartlett City Manager.
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