Heavy rains sweep Panhandle with flooding in Amarillo area
Widespread downpours deluged the Panhandle last night with Amarillo hit hard as floodwaters rose over roads and tracks. Reports from Amarillo to Clovis and Sayre noted one eighth to nearly one and a half inches with higher totals along the River Road and surrounding farming communities. Power lines were down and officials warned of washed crossings as rainfall continued into morning.
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Panhandle
Amarilla
Vincent Electrics
Denver
Clarendon
Inch Hall County
Arablio
Gien Rio
Sayre
Sante Fe
Amarillo
Thrond
River Road
Teelock
Morth Highwey
River Hand
WOMAN wit and misperceptions in a reader letter
A reader defends women against wartime stereotypes, using humor and exposure of bias. The letter cites Elliott Hatch jokes and Mr. Fillett Alan as sources, noting varied behavior of women from gentle to fierce and questioning traditional roles.
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Elliott Hatch
Fillett Alan
Railroad strike tension and local anecdotes mix in Amarillo column
Western railroad mediation faces a looming nationwide strain as unions push a seven and a half percent wage demand and threaten a strike vote. The piece notes limited progress, potential presidential involvement, and remarks on life in Amarillo with local vignettes about dogs, tourists, and a Tri-State fair setup.
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Lkely
Aries
Western Railroads
Girl Scout Meet Not To Be Held
The Amarillo Girl Scout outing scheduled for tonight has been postponed. A picnic is planned tomorrow with favorable weather. Girls will meet at the social service of the United Christian church at 10 AM for the camp trip.
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Amarillo
Bcout Couneil
Mia
Mildred Auetili
di- Feeter
Viret Christian Ehered
Amarillo Booklet Off the Press For City Development
The 86 page Amarillo booklet has been printed by the Amarillo company and received approval from the Board of City Development after a period of attention. It features graphic illustrations and the title indicates local civic themes.
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Amarillo
Board of City Development
Eofore
Cattle News and Local Weather For Amarilla
The letter discusses cattle business prospects for the coming winter, noting a strong market and planned haying at the Big Bull ranch. It predicts a cold, snowy winter and a dry September during the Tri-State fair period. It mentions Amore best entrants in a song contest and a dedication to the fair.
Amarillo Mail Column Sparks Reader Exchange Over School Age Rules
A long reader letter, signed by E.2.T and Mrs. K. P. Duvall, questions Amarillo school entry ages and kindergarten costs, citing Missouri standards and urging policy review. The exchange references Bob Emmett, a Tri-State fair plug, and a critique of column writer Tack.
Wanted letters from the bank and hardscrabble plea
A letter from a Texas reader in 1028 humorously pleads for financial aid and asks for help with necessities, tracing mood from a bank robbery attempt to a moody appeal. The note to the columnist reveals a hungry prospector like tale and requests unspecified items.
Amarillo Lad Rides Pony to Invite President Coolidge
A 14 year old from Amarillo rode his pony Mollie from Gallup New Mexico to the summer White House to invite President Coolidge to the Inter tribal Indian ceremonies on August 29 to 31. The youth named Boyd traveled while saying goodbye to Amarillo, his home town and school.
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Gallup
N. M
White House
Coolidge
Boyd
Treacherous memory says Pullman inspector warns women
J Tolson a long time Pullman inspector in Louisiana Texas and New Mexico says women tend to misremember and misstate travel events not intentionally but through faulty memory. He cites a hat claim that led to a shop verify effort and a hair switch lost by a porter. He notes women are more careless with belongings and stresses Pullman’s efforts to recover lost items and return valuables.
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Amarillo
Jack Smyer
Tack
J. Tolson
Pullman
Louisiana
Texas
New Mexico
Mr. Tolson
Pullman Corporation
Sherlock Holmes
Tolson
Porter
Boy rider's 2000 mile trek inspires cinema dream on Broadway
A young Gallup rider, nicknamed the prescient invader, completes a near 2000 mile journey toward President Coolidge's camp. His mother praised his go getter spirit. Facing tight finances in Kansas City, he gains front page attention, postcards, and invitations as he nears fame and potential film stardom for Boyd and Molly.
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Amarillo
Brule
Kansas City
Boyd
Gallup
President Coolidge
New Mexico
Movieland
Molly
Amarilloans Return From Vacation Trip
George M. Waddill and family returned to Amarillo after an extended vacation to New Mexico. They drove from Amarillo last Tuesday, visiting Ruidoso where Mrs. Waddill’s parents joined them. Carlsbad Caverns was described as the most interesting stop.
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George M. Waddill
Amarillo
New Mexico
Carlsbad Caverns
Ruidoso
N. M
Colonel Haines Outlines Farm Move at Amarillo Luncheon
Colonel Haines secretary of the Panhandle Plains of Texas Inc. spoke to the American Business club at the Amarillo hotel about the organization's efforts. He predicted substantial agricultural development ahead from efforts to attract attention to the country through farm exhibits and publicity.
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Cel
Harve H. Haines
Panhandle Plains of Texas, Inc
American Business Club
Amarillo Hotel
Maines
Request for Supplies to Prisoner Jim Garvin
A letter from Jim Garvin asks for toothpaste Gillette blades toothbrush and sweets to aid a prisoner. He expresses hope the recipient can explain previous night actions and ends with a plea for help.
Rural Route Mail Service Expands From Amarillo
Daily mail service will begin September 16 on rural routes No. 2 and No. 3 from Amarillo. Route 2 serves southeast of the city with 161 boxes. Route 3 serves north of the city including River Road and Pleasant Valley with 155 boxes. Postmaster W. C. Kenyon and supporters credit Congressman Marvin Jones for securing the permit.
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Amarillo
Post Office Department
River Road
Pleasant Valley
W. C. Kenyon
Kenyon
Marvin Jones
Amarillo Man To Take Boys On N M Tour
Sam Sullenberger a young Amarillo capitalist and scout master will depart Monday with five Boy Scouts for the Red River district in New Mexico The group includes Jim Weymouth Shelby Kritzer Bob Brandenberg Irwin White and Marshall Brown The two week trip will feature fishing exploring and nature study Sullenberger is noted as a leading Boy Scout worker in the city.
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Sam Sullenberger
Amarillo
Red River District
New Mexico
Jim Weymouth
Shelby Kritzer
Bob Brandenberg
Irwin White
Marshall Brown
Mr. Sullenberger
Dousing the Drys Gains Steam in North Carolina Support
The report describes Steytler of South Africa finishing second behind winner Adams with Scotch man in third and Irish racers O'Reilly Doyle and McKeon placing fourth to sixth. Dublin and Dubliners would be displeased. Ohio reports drys winning but nets slipping while Josephus Daniels promises Democratic crates will carry North Carolina.
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Steytler
South Africa
Adams
Scotchman
O'Reilly
Doyle
McKeon
Dublin
Ohio
Josephus Daniels
Sahara
Democrates
North Carolina
Clifton Kenyon Dies After Croquet Accident
Clifton Kenyon, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Kenyon, died at his home on Carolina Street from injuries after a croquet mallet struck his temple. He was treated by a physician, worsened in the afternoon, and died early Friday. The family, longtime Amarillo residents, requests calls at N. S. Griggs and Sons chapel. body then shipped to Sulphur Springs, Texas for burial.
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A. &. Kenyon
Carolina Street
Kenyon
First National Bank
Amarillo
Griggs and Sons
Fort Worth
Denver
Sulphur Springs
Texas
Horn Wren Dies After Weeks of Illness at 77
Horn Wren 77 longtime Panhandle stockman died at a local hospital after several weeks ill. He lived near Amarillo at the Smith headquarters on the Bivins ranch 14 miles northeast. Survived by sister Mrs Della Woods Hillsboro and nephews Tom Smyth Amarillo and Earl Smyth Mart. Funeral at N B Griggs and Sons chapel Saturday at 3 conducted by Rev R Thomson with Masonic burial at Liano cemetery Amarillo Lodge 731.
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Panhandle
Della Woods
Hillsboro
Texas
Tom Smyth
Amarillo
Earl B. Smyth
Mart
Wren
Smith Headquarters
Bivins Ranch
N. 8
Griggs and Sons
R. Thomson
Central Presbyterian Church
Masonic
Liano Cemetery
Amarillo Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Lodge
Griggs Family Returns From Long Vacation Trip
Griggs and her sons Howard C. and Alfred N. and daughter Winona returned to Amarillo after a 30 day trip by the northern route through Denver Salt Lake City Grand Canyon Yellowstone Portland and return via Los Angeles and El Paso. They reported a fine trip with no issues until getting stuck in the mud near Farwell in the Panhandle.
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Howard C
Alfred N
Winona
Amarrillo
Denver
Colorado
Salt Lake City
Utah
Grand Canyon
Yellowstone Park
Portland
Oregon
Los Angeles
el Paso
Panhandle
Farwell
Father and son growth echoed in verses of lineage
A parent's pride threads through Edgar A. Guest 1928 verse as he recalls a child growing from short strokes to powerful swings. The speaker notes the son outgrowing his father on the links and in life, yet cherishing the shared journey and inevitable passing of skill.
Market report from Kansas City and other centers dated Aug 17
Hogs and cattle markets across Kansas City East St. Louis Chicago New York New Orleans and Liverpool show mixed prices and steady to higher tendencies. Hogs top 12.20 at Kansas City, cattle and calves mixed, cotton futures firm with gains early and pressure later, Louisville and Chicago livestock markets report steady to higher prices for pork and lambs.
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Kansas City
The
Asociated Press
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Shorts
American Reup
0. S. Steel
Graham-Paige
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Houston Oil
Curtins
Allied Chemical
Union Carbide
Bears
First National
Finile
St. New York Central
Maryland
Miesouri Pacific
Gulf, Mobile & Northern
Setady
Toombs Faces Arrest Extradition Battle Amid Liabilities
Authorities said Toombs holds several million dollars unaccounted for and will oppose arrest and extradition to St. Louis. He was first arrested last week but released on a habeas corpus writ. Hess announced a separate inquiry finding Toombs and Daily may owe up to 5 million dollars.
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Toombs
St. Louis
Assault charge filed after knife affray in Potter County
J. Flynn is in a local hospital with knife wounds from an affray at 413 East Fourth street about 7:30 PM. C. Stout was arrested and jailed on charges of assault and intent to murder. Flynn's injuries are not serious and he is expected to be released soon.
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J. &. Flynn
C. Stout
Potter County
East Fourth Street
Flynn
Hillburn Family Reunion Spans Counties in Texas
Lee Hillburn and relatives traveled from Amarillo to Floydada to visit his mother and then to Stonewall County for a barbecue at a reunion of Mrs Hillburn's kin. The party left the previous Saturday and returned yesterday afternoon. Hillburn serves as a deputy in the county sheriff's department in charge of the jail.
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Lee Hillburn
Amarillo
Mrs. Hillburn
Floydada
Mr. Hillburn
Stonewall County
B C D to Meet Monday Afternoon
The Board of City Development will meet at 4 o clock Monday afternoon per Col Harve H Haines vice president and general manager. Many matters are to be handled.
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Harve H. Haines
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