Texarkana Bandit Arrested After Abductions and Robberies
Texarkana Ark. December 14. Leo Goins 26 confessed to abducting eight residents, commandeering a taxicab three cars and a truck and robbing victims of over 60 dollars. Prosecutor Millard Alford filed five charges including abduction and robbery with firearms. Goins, who escaped a state penitentiary last October, surrendered after authorities closed in ten miles from Texarkana with hostages in the car. He also admitted involvement in a 1200 dollar tobacco machine gun robbery in Memphis on Armistice Day. Prior residence Benton Ark.
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Texarkana
Ark
U.P
Memphis, Tonn
Goins
Texarkena
State Penitentiary
Benton
Tron Claw Becomes New Police Weapon in Amarillo
Nearly all Amarillo police officers are equipped with an iron claw device named Tron Claw. The tool enhances restraint and handling during operations, reflecting a push toward updated gear for urban policing.
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Amarillo
Iron Claw Demonstration Draws Orders in Amarillo
Y Smith Strange showcased the iron claw, a handcuff device, to Amarillo’s finest, securing 18 orders. The tong shaped weapon clamps over the wrist or neck with a half turn of the handle, applying strong pressure to subdue a prisoner quickly.
Tuberculosis Health Funds Rally in 1933 Christmas Drive
Potter County Tuberculosis Association reports strong support for the 1933 Christmas health drive. Mrs. J. L. Scott notes many checks for the one cent Christmas stickers and Mrs. R. B. Masterson Sr. receives numerous patron letters. Contributors include C. B. Davis and Mrs. B. C. Rogers praising the work. Ida M. McMurtry expresses cooperation and wishes success. Funds from sticker sales fund TB spread prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County Tuberculosis Association
J. L. Scott
R. B. Masterson
Santa Fe
B. C. Rogers
Ida M. McMurtry
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dance At Legion
The Hanson Post of the American Legion hosts a 40 and 8 charity dance at the American Legion Home Saturday night from 9 to 12. Peggy Manning and her Rhythm Girls supply the music. Roy D. Chase coordinates the event with 50 cents per couple admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Hanson Post
American Legion
Peggy Manning
Rhythm Girls
Roy D. Chase
Make This Model At Home Attractive Apron Pattern 1712
A vintage style apron pattern numbered 1712 offers instructions for sewing a practical and decorative kitchen garment. The piece emphasizes waist ties and a roomy bib pocket, reflecting period tailoring details and easy home craft appeal.
Anne Adams Pattern 1712 Aprons Show Delightful Gifts
Several women plan to sew attractive aprons as Xmas gifts or for themselves. Pattern 1712 offers sizes small to large with color binding and pockets, includes illustrated instructions, and requires 15 cents for pattern, 25 cents for catalog and pattern together. Orders to The Amarillo Globe Pattern Department New York.
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Anne Adams
Amarillo Globe Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Conquering Contract By P HALLIMS
Discussion of bidding choices in bridge four trumps and singleton with overcalls. Explains jumps in hearts after partner’s rebid, responses to four spades, and when to double or bid five hearts. Considers risk vs score and reads partner rebids to determine optimal contract.
Chief Cooper Warns Against Fires During Christmas
Fire Chief George B. Cooper urges care during Christmas warning against cotton decorations and candy on trees and cautions Amarillo residents about Christmas fireworks hazards. He emphasizes child temptation and staying safe with decorations and lighting.
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Cooper
George B. Cooper
Santa Claus
Chief Cooper
Amarillo
Bridge bidding and defense strategy in a four spade contract
An analysis of a bridge sequence where the bidder uses a strong hand to justify doubling after a long auction. It discusses opening leads, trump management, and partner signals, with emphasis on taking tricks in hearts and the minor suits and forcing enemy ruffs.
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Public Ledger
Meals Served to Glenwood School Pupils by CWA Welfare
Regular lunches for Glenwood School pupils on relief rolls now operate from a private home across from the school. The program, part of 22 Amarillo public schools, employs four cafeterias with milk served and oversight by faculty. Other schools will mirror the Glenwood setup, with meals inspected and hot.
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Glenwood School
CWA
Amarillo
Social Welfare Department
Potter County Relief Administration
Nita Anderson
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U. S
Goff
Williamsville
Elinor Miskitz
Miami
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Golden Light
Rex Theater
Turkey
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Yo Lodge
Taylor
Tuberculosis Health
Anne Adam
Stein and Blaine
N. Y
P. Hallims
West
Sixth Avenue
W. van Landingham
D. D. Millwee
Texas
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Doz
Cal
Valencia
Calif
Dole
Steffen’s
Great West CP
Amaryllis
Jordan
Ile
Harrison
Ibe
Jane Goode
Ide Qta
Boe
College Ian
White Rock of
Canada
Stuart
Lic
Havana
Antonio Gulteras
Cabanas
CWA Welfare
Luther Burbank
Flor
Great West
Llo
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