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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1927

Page

2

Santa Fe Shop Crafts Dinner Dance in Amarillo

Officers and members of the Santa Fe Shop Crafts association hosted a dinner dance at the Amarillo hotel with more than 150 attendees. The program featured speeches by F. J. MacKie and Cravens praising cooperation with officials, musical numbers by Tolzien's orchestra, readings by several contributors, and a Bible talk by Rev. W. O. Dallas. The event, planned by a committee led by C. E. Whitney and others, blended companionship and entertainment into a memorable evening.

Santa Fe Shop Crafts Association Amarillo H. G. Flanders F. J. MacKie MacKie Santa Fe R. W. Prentice America R. H. Perry Shop Crafts Association Shop Crafts Chicago C. W. Owens Normallee Bankston Stella Martine Boles Ernestine Mercer F. P. Marsh Marsh W. O. Dallas West Amarillo C. E. Whitney Larby Glenn M. Forsom H. R. Davis

Christmas Trees For Needy Widows

Jimmy Edwards and Fred Ransom promise to give every widow in the city who cannot afford one a Christmas tree. They estimate about 2,000 widows may qualify and ask needy widows to request trees by calling Gouldy Furniture Company.

Jimmy Edwards Jimmy Fred Ransom Mr. Edwards Mr. Ransom Gouldy Furniture Company

Negro Freed on Hotel Booze Charge

Alfie Reece a hotel employee was acquitted by a district court jury yesterday on selling liquor. Testimony showed he delivered liquor to a party in a hotel room but said he did not sell it himself, only handled it for a bootlegger in the hotel.

Alfie Reece Reece

Legion Take: Bennett Doty Released From Service

Bennett J. Doty of Biloxi Mississippi, a member of the French foreign legion, was released from the remainder of his enlistment at 2 30 this afternoon in Sidi Bel Abbes Algeria.

Associated Press Sidi Bel Abbes Algeria Bennett J. Doty Biloxi Mississippi French Foreign Legion

Ford new cars draw large reservations as debut nears

One third down payments and delivery estimates mark the New Ford reveal. By today 170 cars were reserved sight unseen with deposits to hold spots. Dealers from Panhandle Plains visited as shipments expected to begin by February 1 and buyers will receive cars in order of reservations.

Ford Detroit Panhandle-Plains

London 18 Agog Over New Ford Display

Special trains from across Great Britain bring Ford dealers and enthusiasts to view the new Ford at Holland Park hall in London. The display car traveled 306 miles from Oklahoma City to Amarillo in nine hours and 16 minutes, driven by Roy P. Thompson and L. M. Stone. Between 9 am and 12:30 pm 2708 people viewed the car on display at Cooper Irvin's. it remains for display until late Sunday.

United Press London Great Britain Holland Park Hall Great Hall Ford Oklahoma City Amarillo Roy P. Thompson L. M. Stone Ford Motor Co Cooper-Irvin's

Beach and doctor quarrel over cure amid murder trial

In a courtroom recount, Beach argues the medicine Bac h would cure chickens in three days. The doctor and Beach clash over efficacy, while attorney Charles Phillips portrays a happy Lilliendahl home and casts doubt on the prosecution. A witness spots two negroes near the lane where the husband was killed, and the defense argues blood on Mrs. Lilliendahl’s car mats came from her son’s nosebleed.

Beach Peggy Anderson Lilliendal Samuel Bark Charles Phillips

Demos Urge Strengthening Covenant to settle disputes

Latin American delegate Valdes de Mandeville of Chile pressed for study of the covenant articles as issued, noting Article 19 was not included. He urged review of Latin American treaties on arbitration and pledged earnest regional cooperation, while the committee adjourned to meet again around February 20.

League Latin America Valdes de Mandeville Chile Count von Bernstorff

Remus Sanity Debate Opens In Eden Park Session

October 6 morning in Eden Park saw defense co counsel Elston question a key witness about incidents shaping the expert opinion on Mr. Remus sanity. The witness answered that Remus was insane, referencing episodes linked to stories of alleged intimate conduct involving Mrs. Remus and Franklin L. Dodge Jr., a former DOJ operative.

Eden Park Charles H. Elston Remus Berger Franklin L. Dodge D Jr Department of Justice

Senate committee reshuffle ties insurgents to chairs

The committee on committees will choose senate chairmen with insurgents promised regular status and chairmanships by rank including Republican Senator LaFollette.

Committee On Committees Senate LaFollette

Community Chest grows as funds fall short of goal

Amarillo reports a growing Community Chest fund though the $45,000 target remains distant. Officials emphasize renewed determination as the campaign continues and need for organized welfare work is highlighted by a case in which a young 19 year old wife, separated from her husband, received aid from the Welfare association. Her baby was born after arrival, the mother died, and the child was placed with her grandparents who later reimbursed the welfare group.

Community Chest Fund Amarillo Welfare Association Charity

Tell Truth Advised by Laundry Expert at Amarillo Banquet

W A Graham vice president of the H Kohnstamm company Chicago spoke to Amarillo Laundry staff at a banquet at the Kansan City Waffle House urging truthful service. Tal Jones of Dallas questioned workers about laundry service knowledge and praised the crew as knowledgeable. Graham stressed telling the truth to customers and noted long evolution of laundry methods from ancient Egypt and Homeric Greece to modern science.

W. A. Graham H. Kohnstamm Company Chicago Ilinois Amarillo Kansan City Graham Tal" Jones Dallas Egypt Nile

November drought makes Amarillo record dry month

The past November was one of Amarillo's driest on record with only 0.02 inches of moisture, far below the normal 1.16 inches. The year so far is 6.77 inches behind normal, and the month averaged 7.5 degrees above normal with extended sunshine and few cloudy days.

Amarillo

Dairying Discussed At Zita Meeting Near Amarillo

In Randall county Zita community members met to study the dairy industry. A dozen farmers attended the initial meeting and nineteen joined the follow up session led by Randall county agent W H Upchurch. W E Bennett of the Board of City Development joined the roundtable discussions on dairying and its problems.

Zita Amarillo Randall County W. H. Upchurch W. E. Bennett Agricultural Department The Board of City Development

Black man arrested for accessory theft in auto parts case

Jimmie Owens, identified as a Black man, was arrested by the police and jailed on charges of theft of property valued above $50. He is alleged to have stolen auto accessories.

Jimmie Owens

Wisconsin Sets New Chairmanship in Manufacturers Committee

The report notes Wisconsin will obtain the chairmanship of the manufacturers' committee as a mark of good faith, with no renewal of the warfare that three years ago led to the ousting from the regular organization of Senators Ladd Brookhart and Frazier and the late Senator La Follette.

Wisconsin Manufacturers’ Committee Ladd, Brookhart Frazier LaFollette

Railroads and Rounding Up the Crossing Hazard Facts

A historical rail industry summary notes high crossing fatalities versus wartime losses, urges safety action, and describes Chicago Perishable Terminal opening by the Santa Fe with capacity for 1,825 cars. It cites Mississippi flood damages at 10 million dollars, extensive Panhandle oil activity, Santa Fe death benefits totaling 286 thousand dollars, and varied railroad personnel movements and local anecdotes.

The Santa Fe United States Twenty-seventh Street Ashland Avenue Chicago Santa

Courthouse Deed Transfers Listed in Patchwork Record

A list of warranty deeds details transfers from multiple grantees to various buyers across districts and townships with prices ranging from $10 to $8000. Names include C M Woodruff J R Duydie W H Fuqua T J Wagner Laura Barber Blue Maude V Cook J W Clifton W M Beyer F B Martin L J Allen and many others with parcels in Wolflin Summers Plemons Roberts Glenwood and Ama Heights.

C. M. Woodruff B. F. Riggs Cc. C J. R. Duydie A. L. Rucker S.C W. H. Fuqua A.J. Lundegreen T. J. Wagner Laura Barber Blue Wolflin Maude V. Cook W. H. Moore Summers J. W. Clifton W. M. Beyer W. J. Attebury Jesse A. Rogers Plemons F. B. Martin G. H. Turnley Roberts L. J. Allen J. W. Allen Mary FE. Bivins M. T. Apple J. H W. J. Mason G. C. Odom C. C. Terr M. A. Brooks R. M. Nash Glen Jno W. Rice Harry L. Ott Glenwood T. M. Bruner B. Frederick Ama Hts R. S. Killough R. M. Bennett B. R. Jones C. W. Lindsey Anton Gruber H. B. Guy Mynade L. E. Lyles C. F. Smith G. H. Tarnley J. M. Adams A. H. Willborn James L. Quicksall J. R. Cullum A. A. Lumpkin Eakle Emma Witt Laura A. Hill A. S&s. Woolston Grace Woolston J. McMahan J. Harden Ridgemere F. J. McMahan Willie C. Griffin W. W. Prescott J. L. McCullough J. C. Joslin Lizzie C. Wells Kate L. Small W. J. Latterwhie G. H. McGrath Marie Bolin J. R. Bolin Frank Johnson Chas. Wyble S. S C. Lindsey Alma Stover Mary Brizendine

Property Transfers and Building Permits in Local Ledger

A dense ledger lists numerous property transfers with buyer, seller, parcel details and monetary values, alongside building permits for custom homes and commercial spaces. Names include Laura A. Hill, Jno W Ferguson, H M Hefner, and W E Shinkle among many others, with parcels in Ama Hits Eakle Glenwood and Plemons areas.

Colonization of Panhandle Being Sought

Col Harvey Haines of the Board of City Development urged American Business club in Amarillo to attract farmers from similar climates to the Panhandle. He noted Potter County has 384 farmers and 40 percent of its cultivated land is used, with potential for 10,000 settlers and increased trade and factory demand. He compared Panhandle prospects to Canada’s large immigration.

Board of City Development Panhandle Col Harvey. Haines American Business Club Amarillo Hotel Amarillo Potter County Canada United States

Unsung Beauties of Kind Deeds in Edgar Guest Verse

A meditation on lasting beauty in character, noting how small acts of kindness shine after a donor is gone. The poem praises everyday decency and the quiet nobility of people whose traits endure beyond life.

Markets Report From Kansas City Fort Worth and Chicago

Hogs steady at Kansas City with top and steadier sow prices. cattle and calves varied by market region. Fort Worth Oklahoma City and Chicago quotations show mixed gains and steady to higher prices across hogs cattle and lambs amid limited supply and bullish grain signals.

Kansas City Associated Press Fort Worth Oklahoma Livestock The Oklahoma City Chicago East ST. Louis Liverpool

Jitney Jungle Opens Second Amarillo Store in San Jacinto

Saturday marks the opening of the second Jitney Jungle in Amarillo at 721 West Fifth Street San Jacinto under A L Brooks. The chain touts self service, low prices, and daily merchandise turnover with cash sales and broad advertising to keep the public informed.

San Jacinto Amarillo West Fifth Street A. L Brooks Fifth Street Amarillo 2

Tack's Amarillo program for a bigger better city

The list outlines a political platform in Amarillo advocating lower utility rates water gas and electric, cleaner city growth through more parks viaducts and streets, a municipal pool golf course and lake access, plus stricter traffic and police efficiency with fair treatment for all residents. It calls for attracting new industry and reducing the price gap between crude oil and gasoline.

Bivins Lake Amarillo San Jacinto

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