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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1928

Page

2

Amarillo High School establishes Honor Society chapter

A chapter of the National Honor Society has been organized at Amarillo High School with nine members named: Rebecca Ainsworth, Rosemary Booth, J. J. Deiss, Henrietta Flesher, Jack Foster, Betty Gist, Jean Jennet, Dorothy Newell, and Kenneth Woodward. NATO charter applied for. eligibility requires junior standing, one year at Amarillo Senior High, top quarter grades, strong character, and leadership and service demonstrated. Election is by a five‑teacher council.

Amarillo High School Stuents Charles F. Poole Rebecca Ainsworth Rosemary Booth J. J. Deiss Henrietta Flesher Jack Foster Betty Gist Jean Jennet Dorothy Newell Kenneth Woodward United States Phi Beta Kappa Amarillo

Prince Clings to Official Reports Draws Crowd to Palace Plaza

The text notes a reluctant belief in recent official reports, shaping public sentiment as many anxious people gathered at the plaza before Buckingham Palace by the time the morning bulletin appeared.

Buckingham Palace

Roberts and Bride Visit City Noted Scout Leaders

E. L. Roberts, formerly Panhandle Boy Scout council field representative and now executive of the Central Plains council at Plainview, is in the city with his bride of a week, former Miss Elizabeth Carr of Cushing Oklahoma and a former Cushing school teacher.

E. L. Roberts Panhandle Boy Scout Council Central Plains Council Plainview Roberts Elizabeth Carr Cushing Oklahoma

Abilene Triumphs Over Amarillo In Tight High School Tilt

In Amarillo coverage of a football clash, Abilene edged ahead 5 points as bets poured in from thousands of dollars across the region. Amarillo fans claim the Sandies showed strength while acknowledging Abilene’s favorable breaks and a hard first half.

Abilene Amarillo Northwest Texas Tey

Amarillo Fans Rally Behind Sandies After Close Abilene Loss

A long-winded fan praises the Amarillo Sandies football team after a tough defeat at Abilene. He credits Sandies defense, notes Nicklaus' ejection, and lauds referee Bennie Boynton. He forecasts a state title bid within five years and praises local boosters and new book Them Texans now selling locally.

Sandles Bennie Boynton Amarillo Abilene

Regular Engineer on Ill-Fated Train Saved by Sandies Grid

Fort Worth and Denver wreck near Dalhart claimed D W Robinson as the passenger train pilot. Regular engineer Louie Peake of the Golden Sandstorm era narrowly avoided the disaster by choosing to attend the Abilene football game. Peake credited the Sandies for saving his life and vowed not to miss another game.

Fate Fort Worth Denver Dalhart Louie Peake Lincoln Street Abilene Dorothy Peake Roundhouse D. W. Robinson Robinson Golden Sandies N. B. Pruett Globe

Christmas Help and Lost Pets Stir Amarillo Panhandle

Community notices in the Panhandle invite help for lost dogs a German police dog and an Irish setter with rewards offered. Volunteers gather clothing for a local family and a distressed woman seeks the return of a missing pocket book containing cash and a furniture receipt.

Tenth Street

Dear Tack: Globe readers prize John Moore column

A reader letter praises the Tack column in The Globe, commending John Moore for his engaging and tasteful blend of humor and seriousness. The writer, Thomas A. Compton, endorses Moore as a standout contributor and highlights the paper's overall quality.

The Globe Tack Brisbane John Moore Thomas A. Compton

Them Texans Referenced by Georgia Gilliland

A Texas reader praises the success of "Them Texans" and asks for three copies to gift in Idaho Oregon and California. She notes warmth of northwest Windy Texas versus Wallace Idaho and expresses hope for further sales this year.

Tack Idaho Oregon California Texas Wallace Hame Erasmus Tack Georgia Gilliland P. S

MEAN NO OFFENSE Canadian Texas letter to editor

Dear Mr Tack I have been a reader of your paper for many years and especially continued on page sixteen

Texas Mr. Tack

Train Wreck Near Dalhart Claims Amarillo Men

A head on collision on the Fort Worth and Denver near Dalhart killed Engineer Theodore W. Molesworth and Engineer A. Robinson with Fireman C. Lynch. The wreck halted trains twelve hours late, burning cars were removed to Dalhart, and a special train carried passengers toward Amarillo. Molesworth is survived by his wife and six children. Funeral services are planned in Amarillo with local ministers officiating.

Matador Land and Cattle Company of Denver Murdo McKenzie J. F. Vallery Fort Worth Engineer Molesworth Lynch Theodore W. Molesworth Dalhart J. C Edward and Erwin Molesworth H. M. Allen Nichols Vesta Molesworth Amarillo

Prominent Denver Men Escape Injury After Train Collision

A party of six Denver business leaders narrowly escaped death when their private car on a Fort Worth and Denver City train collided with a northbound freight near Dalhart Texas. The engineers died and about a dozen were injured, but the Denver group escaped as their car burned after they freed themselves. The party included Tyson S. Dines Sr and Courtland Dines, John F. Vallery, Dr. T. L. Howard, W. N. W. Blayney, and Murdo MacKenzie. They were en route to the Matador Co ranch for a quail hunt.

Denver Colo Texas Fort Worth Denver City Dalhart Tyson S. Dines Denver Chamber of Commerce Courtland Dines John F. Vallery Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad T. L. Howard W. N. W. Blayney Blayney-Murphy Packing Co Murdo MacKenzie Matador Land and Cattle Co Dalhart Ranch Matador Company

Weather and markets across the globe in spring-like terms

The writer notes US stocks can profit despite higher costs, warns a Big Steel price war could cost rivals up to 250 million dollars, and observes shifting seasons with Hoover sailing in spring weather as the planet shows varied climates year round.

United States Herbert Hoover

Dice game raid nets eight suspects near Amarillo mill

Lightly colored men were arrested by Constable Deadwiley and deputies after a raid on a dice game near the Amarillo oil mill Sunday night. Three men paid fines in county court, while the remaining five were jailed this morning.

Deadwiley Amarillo

Celtic Grounds At Roche Rock Ledge In Severe Weather

The ship Celtic ran aground fifteen feet of water near Roches Point during a gale. All passengers were rescued by tenders as a British destroyer aided in evacuations amid rough seas and cold rain. The liner faced possible break up if not for the tide and weather.

Cobh White Star Celtic Cork Harbor Boston New York Cow and Calk Roches Point Associated Press Johnston W. Wilson Toronto Wilson Arthur Jackson Trenton New Jersey Liverpool

Bolivian Minister in Paraguay Diplomatic Clash

Bolivian minister Dr B Murcado left for Argentina after Paraguay handed him passports amid a note charging Bolivian troops with entering Paraguayan territory and attacking. Paraguay protests and urges Bolivia to take measures while offering arbitration. Dispatches from Asuncion report quiet breaking of diplomatic relations.

B. Murcado Paraguay Argentina Bolivia Asuncion

Marion Talley Registers at Capitol Hotel

World famous visitor Marion Talley adds the Capitol hotel to Amarillo’s list of distinguished guests. In the past year Jim Jeffries John McCormack Mary McCormic and Gottfried Galston have stayed there. Manager C G Mayer cites high praise for accommodations and metropolitan service. The Capitol hotel was built a year ago by Ed R Mayer to offer top hotel facilities in a growing city.

Marion Talley New Capitol Jim Jeffries John McCormack Mary McCormic Paris Grand Opera Gottfried Galston Amarillo C. G. Mayer Capitol Ed R. Mayer

Pioneer Rail Agent Dies In City

John W. Farley age 67 longtime local Rock Island agent died at his home 601 North Fillmore Amarillo at 10 this morning. Survived by three sons Donnell Robert and John and three daughters Edna Vaught Bessie Cummings and Dave Farley all residents of Amarillo. He belonged to the Methodist church and Masonic lodge. Body in state Griggs Funeral chapel with funeral plans pending arrival of out of town relatives.

John W. Farley Rock Island Railway North Fillmore Street Mr. Farley Amarillo Donnell E Robert F Edna Vaught Bessie Cummings Dave Farley Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Griggs Funeral Chapel

The Man

A reflective poem narrates an adult, strong and aged man who snaps at a child’s shout, revealing how wisdom can fade under trifling provocation. It contrasts grown wisdom with unaided temper and the fading vigor of a ripened mind.

Midwest and New York markets report livestock and commodity moves

Hogs and cattle prices shift across Kansas City Chicago and East St Louis markets with hogs down to about 8.40 for 220-260 lb in Kansas City and similar moves in Chicago and East St Louis. cotton futures ease in New York and New Orleans while grain and stock letters show mixed openings and early rallies on reported buyer support.

Kansas City Associated Press Chicago The New York Liverpool United States Canada Ocean Pass

Mutual Accord Calls for Prearranged Judical Machinery

Editorial argues for negotiation over conflict and urges establishing procedural rules and judicial mechanisms before disputes arise to foster an amicable settlement. It emphasizes a spirit of cooperation and orderly dispute resolution through agreed processes.

Amarillo Delegation to Attend Canyon Chamber Banquet

A large Amarillo delegation will attend the Canyon chamber of commerce banquet at 7 30 o clock tomorrow night. Attending are John Cowan Clowe and Cowan Clyde Smith Great West Mill and Elevator Harvey Allen Amarillo Cotton Oil George Maggard Mistletoe Creameries Dick Seay Morrow Thomas Hardware Claude Sigmon Sigmon Furniture W M Hall United Sash and Door Henry Ansley News Globe and J E Biggs Board of City Development. Canyon has an unusually active chamber of commerce.

Amarillo Canyon Chamber of Commerce John Cowan Clowe Board of City Development Canyon Chamber of Commerce

Derden Junior Band To Play For Community Tree

Dave Derden School of Music announces the Derden Junior Band will perform at the Community Christmas tree at 108 Fast Fourth Street on December 24. The tree sponsored by the Police and Fire departments will distribute gifts and toys to needy children, with more than 1,800 served last year.

Dave Derden

Local Electrician Dies in Hospital

M. N. Dumphy aged 32 an electrician with Finklea Electric died at a local hospital this morning. He formerly lived in Shreveport Louisiana but had been in Amarillo since last April. The body is in the care of N. S. Grigg & Sons and will be sent to Shreveport for burial upon arrival of relatives from Louisiana and Mississippi.

M. N. Dumphy Finklea Electric Company Mr. Dumphy Shreveport Amarillo N. S. Grigg & Sons Louisiana Mississippi

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