Rites for Mrs Hedgecoke set for tomorrow in Amarillo
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Hedgecoke will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from the family home 1032 Travis Street with Dr. R C Snodgrass of the First Christian Church officiating. Pallbearers include Roy Hedgecoke S B Lasater J C Matney and others from Stinnett Roberts County Panhandle Amarillo and Goodnight. The body remains in state at N 8 Griggs and Sons Chapel until 9 AM then at the home from 10 AM until services. Mrs Hedgecoke died yesterday after a long illness. She held ranch and oil properties across the Panhandle Oklahoma and New Mexico and had extensive mercantile interests in Amarillo. She was born October 5 1889 in Roberts County and survived by a son and five daughters plus numerous relatives and nine grandchildren. Interment will be in Land Dreamland Cemetery Canyon after services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Hedgecoke
Travis Street
R. C. Snodgrass
First Christian Church
Roy Hedgecoke
S. B. Lasater
J. C. Matney
Stinnett
Woods King
Roberts County
Johnnie Howe
Panhandle
R. C. Ware
E. T. Scott
Amarillo
Hobart Brace
Goodnight
N. 8
Griggs and Sons Chapel
Hedgecoke
Oklahoma
New Mexico
J. A. Whittenburg
Hutchinson County
Whittenburg
Plemons
Canadian River
Phillips
James A. Hedgecake
Dixie Hedgecake
Jack Langford
L. A. Baird
Beck Atkinson
R. D. Mills
Pampa
H. L. Ratliff
Breckenridge
A. W. Hawks
Canyon
E. J. McCartt, Jr
Miss Tennessee Whittenburg
R. G. Windsor
Jack Liston
B. FE. Walker
J. A. Whittenburg, Jr
J. M. Whittenburg
Roy Whittenburg
Joe D. Whittenburg
B. Whittenburg
Dreamland Cemetery
Last Roundup in Panhandle Opens Park Today
John Arnot, a Scottish newcomer, buys buns and beef as the Panhandle old cowpunchers gather at Wragge's Park near Canyon for a final roundup. They plan a free picnic, no officer elections, and a two day event with members and spouses invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Arnot
Panhandle
Scotland
Wragge's Park
Canyon
Treasury
John Arriot
Amarillo
Ed Baird
Old Schooner Lacks Sailors of Canvas Era
In San Francisco a lumber firm wants to restore the bark Star of Finland a three masted schooner. Captain Harry Johnson says he can sail her but crews with square rig experience are scarce. The ship lies at Oakland pier among modern steamships and cargo plans are unclear as the era of canvas fades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Lumber Company
Harry Johnson
Oakland
Sleepy Hamlet Receives Mail By Pack Burro
Tubac Arizona townsman Ramon Quintero for twenty years hauls the mail twice daily from the railroad station to the post office on his pack burro. He sometimes crosses the Santa Cruz river by wading with the bag held over his head when water rises. A relic of olden days, Tubac preserves adobe walls and memories of a bygone era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramon Quintero
Tubac
Santa Cruz
Ramon
Tubas
Scout Swimming Meet Is Free At Gem Lake Pool
The Boy Scout Swimming Meet tonight at Gem Lake Pool has no admission. Events include breast stroke side stroke American crawl back stroke free style eight man relay bobbing race water games and life saving demonstrations. Competition is in four classes based on contestants weight with officials listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Lake Pool
Scout
Will J. Hiatt
Lewis P. Fields
Mr. Hiatt
Chester L. Dunlap
Marvin Chamberlain
Bob J. Johnson
George Ficke
Woodrow Henderson
Paul Franklin
Dean Cline
Marvin Knox
M. M. Arbuckle
McEntire Services Tomorrow at 2
Funeral services for John Edward McEntire Amarillo city hall custodian who died after a long illness will be held tomorrow at 2 pm from the Blackburn Shaw Chapel. Rev Frank Godroe officiates with city hall employees serving as pallbearers. Survived by wife two sons James D of Amarillo J E of Albuquerque NM a daughter Mrs AR Wilson of Amarillo and brothers Jeff and Will both of Weatherford. Body to Hale Center for burial after services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edward McEntire
Amarillo City Hall
Blackburn-Shaw
Frank Godsoe
Central Baptist Church
City Hall
McEntire
James D. McEntire
Amarillo
J. E. McEntire
Albuquerque
N. M
A. R. Wilson
Jeff
Will McEntire
Weatherford
Hale Center
Funeral for Mrs. R. T. Duty Thursday at Blackburn-Shaw
Funeral services for Mrs. R. T. Duty will be held Thursday at 10 30 AM from the Blackburn Shaw Chapel with Rev. Frank Hasty officiating. She died last night at the family home 2706 West First Avenue and is survived by her husband one daughter Mary Joyce her father D L Lippard of Hitchita Oklahoma three brothers Ray Lippard of Hitchita John Lippard of Hoffman Oklahoma Ernest Lippard of Amarillo and one sister Mrs W H Lewis of Chinchula Alabama Burial will be in Llano Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Duty
West First Avenue
Blackburn-Shaw
Frank Hasty
San Jacinto Baptist Church
Duty
Mary Joyce
D. L. Lippard
Hitchita
Okla
Ray Lippard
John Lippard
Hoffman
Ernest Lippard
Amarillo
W. H. Lewis
Chinchula
Ala
Llano Cemetery
Next Time Charlene Will Watch the Spokes
Charlene McDonald three years old narrowly avoided serious injury when her foot went through bicycle spokes during a ride. The boy removed the front wheel to free her foot and a bandage treated minor injuries. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard P McDonald of 1927 Pierce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlene McDonald
Charlene
Howard P. McDonald
Pierce Street
No Budget Hearing Set Before September 10
Public hearing on the city budget cannot be set until after September 10 and the tax rate cannot be fixed until after September 25. The tentative budget filed with the city commission must remain on file for 15 days starting today before the hearing date is set, and 30 days must pass before the tax rate is fixed.
Spikes Truitt Used Car Sale Clears Stock Fast
Spikes Truitt Pontiac Company launches its first used car sale to clear 35 vehicles before September and make room for 1942 Pontiac trade ins. Policy favors quality over price, but drastic cuts aim to move all stock by next Sunday. Sam Boswell reports many top bargains already sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spikes-Truitt
Sam Boswell
Master Masons Picnic At San Jacinto Park Tomorrow
Master Masons of Palo Duro Lodge No 1239 will hold a basket picnic in San Jacinto Park tomorrow evening at 6 30. The event is for members families and friends and will start after sunset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Masons
Palo Duro
San Jacinto Park
Speed urged for sixth widening at city hall
City hall urged rapid posting of pledges and deeds for the West Sixth Avenue widening. Only one deed has been posted. George Kercher was first to turn over a deed. Oscar Hargett urged HOLC property documents be presented at once to speed the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Sixth Avenue
George Kercher
Oscar Hargett
HOLC
Final Amarillo Meter Survey Under City Plan
The final survey of Amarillo for parking meters began this morning ordered by the city commission two to one. Police Chief Sid Harper and a Carpark Corporation engineer conducted the survey to count meters and decide timing. The plan allows longer parking times in certain sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
City Commission
Sid Harper
Carpark Corporation
Alaska Packer's Windjammer Fleet Member Recalled
The note highlights that among Alaska Packer's 28 windjammers, three vessels remain noted with a surviving crew member reference, marking a historical link to the famed fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska Packer
Itching First Application Promises Quick Eczema Relief
An advertisement touts Blue Star Ointment claiming immediate itch relief for eczema and skin conditions like rash ringworm and toe lich. It promises healing after one application with money back if the first use fails and urges trying today.
Olive Tablets Promise Gentle Bowel Relief
An old advertisement urges correcting living habits and drinking water to prevent constipation. It promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable laxative that also stimulates liver bile for digesting fatty foods. The ad claims 20 years of use by Dr F M Edwards and prices 15 30 60 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
F. M. Edwards
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Star of
Finland
Sleepy Hamlet
Ariz
R. T
Dallas - Fort Worth Houston
Texas Panhandle
Miller & Miller Motor Freight Lines
Truitt
Mom
AIA
Ron
Cash Saver, JR
Oxfords
Drednaut School
Beau. Dura JR
Cardigans
Rayon
Homesteader
Zipper
Speed
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