Building boom hits Clovis and Panhandle towns
Plans for a two story Montgomery Ward building in Clovis move forward with Bordeau Brothers of Ranger Texas as contractor. Gas line work from New Mexico fields to Clovis and Portales accelerates as natural gas expected by December. Perryton and Portales see multiple new projects including a 50 by 70 foot laundry building and a service station with camp ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramey and Wilkinson
Clovis
Montgomery Ward and Company
Bordeau Brothers
Ranger
Texas
New Mexico
Pecos
Clovis and
Portales
Perryton
C. E. Stafford
Dalhart
C. B. Patterson
T. A. Henley
F. J. Young
Lester, Colo
N. M
Mr. Henley
Portales Valley
Leo Sparks Improving After Car Crash Near Amarillo Golf Course
County Attorney Leo Sparks improves after a Wednesday night crash when his car left a roadway and struck a ditch near the Amarillo Country Club. He was treated at Northwest Texas Hospital for a wrenched back and facial cuts following the Bushland to Amarillo drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Sparks
Amarillo Country Club
Northwest Texas
Sparks
Amaillo
Seek Point of Origin of Booze Haul
Sheriff Geo D Allen seeks origin of 205 gallons of alcohol and 232 pints of bonded whiskey seized in Austin when deputies stopped a motor truck. The driver refused to provide information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Press
Austin
Geo. D. Allen
Book of Home Plans Offered at Low Cost
Public access to a book of numerous home plans sold by the News- Globe and Panhandle Lumber company at low price. The book costs 50 cents for pick up or 60 cents if mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book of
News- Globe and the Panhandle Lumber Company
Permits total over a million in 1925 building activity
The weekly building permit total reached 28 645 with year to date 1925 permits at 1 251 085. The largest permit was a 15 000 dwelling for Mrs Mary Oliver-Eakle at 2608 Harrison Street brick and tile construction. The second major permit was a 5 000 dwelling for W P McIntosh at 903 Sunset in Country Club district by contractor G B Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary D. Oliver-Eakle
Harrison Street
Barfield Lumber Company
Sunset
Country Club
W. P. McIntosh
G. B. Moore
Oliver-Eakle
North Pierce Street
John P. Schroeder
East Twelfth Street
F. W. Luebking
Mercantile
East Tenth Street
L. N. Bradford
H. L. Barrett
Hughes Street
Wolflin
H. W. Allen
van Buren Street
C. R. Garner
W. Frank Little Construction Company
Monroe Street
John Dodson
Taylor Street
West Tenth Street
Famous Heights Park
Gladys B. Kemp
W. C. Walthal
Turkey Texas seeks wind indicator for new airport
Adv Mgr W W Halcomb of Enterprise Turkey Texas requests guidance on sourcing a wind sock or wind indicator for the town’s growing airport. He asks where to obtain one, its cost, and suitable materials and dimensions, inviting a visit to inspect the developing city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Texas
Panhandle
W. W. Halcomb
Adv
Mgr
Enterprise
Glass Door Incident Presses for Job Recall
A letter recounts W H Young claiming to have headbutted a half inch plate glass door at the News Globe office while seeking work. He reports minor injuries and asks for help finding employment as an experienced presser and alteration man. A reader notes the man attempted to walk through a closed door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
O. K
News-Globe
I-50
W. H. Young
Widowed 23-Year-Old Seeks Farm Cook or Housekeeper Post
Mrs Flora Shipman of Hereford writes seeking a position as cook or housekeeper to support her 83 year old baby girl. She prefers farm or ranch work and asks for assistance in finding steady placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernel Erasmus Tack
Tack
Nicholas Beazley Airplane Company Offers Readied Hardware
Hardware ready to mount can be ordered from the Nicholas Beazley Airplane company, detailing available components and procurement options for builders and hobbyists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Beazley Airplane Company
Lonely widow seeks a pal in Amarillo ad
A lonely widow seeks a gentleman age 40 to 50 with moral habits and financial stability. She asks interested men to respond to REAL PAL Box 1084 Amarillo, writing early to avoid the rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Amarillo
Tulsa or Oklahoma City Population Debate Sparks Letter
A reader from Skellytown Texas asks which city has the larger population, Tulsa or Oklahoma City. Cites Year Book figures for 1929 showing Tulsa about 170500 and Oklahoma City 167038.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Kathryn Hanson
Skellytown
Texas
Property For Sale To Clear Debt At 1704 Line Street
O'Dell of 1704 Line Street offers a property to settle debts. The seller states no arrears on loans or taxes and emphasizes a quick sale to be debt free, claiming the lot’s value supports the stated price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadiem
O'Dell
Line Street
Orphan seeks fast work as waitress or saleswoman
A letter from an orphan girl asks for urgent employment as a waitress or saleslady. She promises gratitude and asks for help in finding work. Other letters describe readers reacting to Tack's column and radio stories with nostalgic notes and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
19 Year Old Boy Seeks Work in Amarillo
Henry Hamilton, 19, a farmer’s son from Oklahoma, seeks any labor work in Amarillo after hail ruined crops and his father died. He has tried to find work for his mother, offers willing help, and can perform any common labor. Contact 204 N Florida, Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Amarillo
Dotty Dora Seeks Pen Pals From Amarillo and Oklahoma
Dotty Dora a young girl invites letters and photographs from boys aged 19 to 21. She requests correspondence with writers in Amarillo and nearby Texas towns and Oklahoma, and asks letters be addressed to Dotty Dora care of Tack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Tack
Wii
Amarillo
Texas
The Little Runt Patch Joke At Plainview
A humorous verse from Plainview, Texas describes a bloated figure whose pants burst, leaving residents amused at the patch while the speaker blames it on scratching lines. The piece then critiques yo-yo use and bicycle riders, urging traffic-rule adherence and caution toward messenger boys in the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview
Texas
A Reader Demands Caution On Carnivals And Cons
A reader criticizes carnival hucksters and urges caution for the public. They compare risks to auto driving, warn of fake stunts, and say they refuse to spend money on such entertainments. The letter emphasizes skepticism toward scams and urges prudent spending.
Dog Collar Missing With Reimbursement Offered
Mrs W 8 Dutton of 2500 Harrison Street seeks return of her dog's collar lost Thursday between noon and 12 30 p m. The collar bears dog tax 288 and vaccination 3800 tags and cannot be duplicated. A $1 reward is offered. BK R T
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denar
Dutton
Harrison Street
BK. R. T
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Berry and Hatch
Hemphill County
T. H. Dodson
Cann
M. B. Hill
Canadian
Pampa
Penney
ernKeo
Flora Shipman
Hereford
Marshall
Missouri
T. A. T. Boys
United States
Ean
Twen
X.Y. Z
WEAF
Daily News
Old Tack
Henry Hamilton
N. Florida
T. Amarillo
Tyler Sta
Mal
Dotty Dora
Western Union Messenger
Atrel
Vernon Williams
W. 6Th St
Amarillo, Texas
Builders Supplies
Fountain Ave
Bonham Street
Texas Plains
Tyler
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