Texas counties face partial bond payments in 1933
Texas counties with road bond issues must make only one third of the principal payments due in 1933 despite a gas tax diversion. The state can cover interest but a $48,765 April shortfall requires counties to provide funds for the remaining two thirds, with Potter County facing about $40,000 in principal in 1933 and potential county responsibility if needed.
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Austin
W.P
Texas
Board of County and
H. G. Hamrick
Potter County
Hamrick
Heart Broken Husband Forgets Wife Name in Suit
Detroit December judge sternly notes the pain of John Miller who cannot recall his former wife’s first name while testifying in a $10,000 alienation of affections case against Henry Shelters of Rockwood Michigan. The hearing continues as Miller laments memory loss.
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Detroit
John Miller
Henry Shelters
Rockwood
Michigan
Moynihan
Miller
Burglars Hit Amarillo Stores. Loot Recovered Near Scene
Police thwart several break ins in Amarillo during the holiday period. Officers caught a burglar red handed at a motor supply firm and recovered about 186 dollars in loot from the J. M. Radford Wholesale Grocery Company on Fillmore Street, found within two blocks of the burglary, with no arrests reported.
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Amarillo
J. M. Radford
Fillmore Street
Foundling girl sparks adoption conflict in Brooklyn
A foundling girl, ticketed Catholic under New York welfare rules, faces adoption hurdles as Mrs. Hugo Connor, Jewish, seeks to adopt. The home cites rabbinic limits on adopting children not proven to be of Jewish origin, while Mrs. Connor threatens mandamus to force adoption by a Catholic-titled child.
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New York
Hugo Connor
Brooklyn
Chicago Police Fire Heavily in 1932 Gang Conflict
Chicago police report heavy gun battles in 1932 with 40 gang opponents killed and nine officers dead. Detective Harry Miller killed William Nydick during a raid on a hotel room where Nydick seized a warrant, torn it apart, and reached for his pistol. Frank Nitti is wounded after a raid led by Daly Lang and Miller.
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Chicago
William Nydick
Nydick
Holliday Funeral Set For Friday Morning
Funeral services for Mrs. L. B. Holliday 45 wife of L. B. Holliday will be at 11 oclock Friday morning at Griggs Chapel. Rev J W Hendricks of White Deer Methodist Church will officiate with pallbearers James J Ott J F Richards Joe Norman G N Whipple Guy Bennett N W Finch. Burial will be in a local cemetery. She is survived by her husband two daughters Ada Lucille Emelia Ann a sister Mrs W H Foster Memphis Tenn and two brothers James F Duncan Memphis Tenn and Dr A B F Duncan Baltimore Md.
Shrine Party Price Is Gift to Charity
Noble of the Mystic Shrine plans a Thursday night party at Khiva Temple to benefit Amarillo needy. Admission is gifts such as clothing food or cash. Shriner fez wearers admitted. Joe Norman and his orchestra will provide the music for the dance.
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Noble
Mystic Shrine
Khiva
Amarillo
Joe Norman
Mayor Cermak's Office Reports Uncertain Recovery Outlook
Physicians say it will take about a month to safely predict whether Mayor Cermak will ever recover, as officials provide updates on his condition.
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Cermak
Charity Aid for Yuletide in Many Families Listed
Goodfellow adoption day compiles lists of needy families and donors. Local employers churches and individuals provide money groceries and clothing including Phillips Petroleum R A Stone Jimmie Hamilton Amarillo Lions Club and American Association of University Women.
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Goodfellow
Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Company
Machine Bureau of the Audit Department
Santa Fe
Alpha Sigma Lambda Fraternity
Jack, Jr
Dawn Adlins
Hughes Street
Lawrence Hagg
Etacinshrdlapetacina
J. F. Caldwell
Ong Street
A. F. Sadderis
Buchanan Street
J. P. Cannon
North Fillmore
H. G. Flanders
Taylor Street
M. EB. Lemons
Clara Lemons
Monroe Street
Young People's Service League
St. Andrews Church
Jim Ramsey
Fiist Baptist Church
R. C. Young
Bellview
Earle Shields
Polk Street
Central Presbyterian Church
Central Grocery Company
Kal Mayer
Capitol Hotel
George G. Thomas
North Buchanan
G. W. Scott
Hayden Street
Tyler School
R. J. Neviitt
Maryland
Cecil Dawson
Eee
Great West
H. BE. Manney
Grant Street
R. S. Rogers
Fisk Building
F. W. Armstrong
Polk Street Methodist Church
Harry Trolinger
West Eighth Avenue
Ed Hatchett
West 15Th
BE. B. McCullough
West 1Th
George L. Smart
North Hayes
Amarillo Gas Company
David Humphries
Sunset Terrace
Marie Ansley
L. L. Rowley
Beverly Kennels
National Federation of Post Office Clerks
Co-Workers Bible Class
L. F. Wilkins
Lucerne Apartments
Lloyd Fletcher
West Thirteenth Avenue
Fiist Christian Church
Open Forum Club
Mies Alice Mulkey
W. HE. Ferguson
Crest Ways
Pierian Club
W. ©. Ricks
Forest
H. B. DeGrass
Martha Mathers
Wales Madden
W. 10Th Street
M. FE. Savage
Tyler
Neal Mann
Mann Bakery
American Association of University Women
Young People’s Dept
R. L. Broomfield
Lipscomb
Phillips Petroleum Co
R. A. Stone
J. FE. Thigpen
E. 14Th St
Jimmie Hamilton
Wayne J. Smith
Fillmore
P. KH. Hooks
Prospect
J. L. Hardy
Santa Fe General Office
Katherine Boyce
John F. Mead
Perry
W. A. Newlin
Washington
Bettermont
Taylor
A. G. Stanley
O. J. Clark
W. H. Gordon
Hayden
Mies Haymen
N. W. Texas Hospital
Bill Sutton
W. 12Th
J. E. Caldwell
Ong St
Julia Moore
Polk
W. O. Green
W. 9Th St
W. R. Williams
West Lynn
Apts
Levines
BE. Scott
West 7Th St
Ted Ferguson
Christmas Hardship Among Families Weighs on Amarillo Good Fellows
In Amarillo a Good Fellow drive lists numerous families facing a bare Christmas. Widows, unemployed fathers, and disabled relatives seek help with food, clothing, toys, and baskets to provide some holiday cheer for children aged 3 to 18 and babies. The notes name multiple cases, from a 21-year-old son to a 6-month-old infant, all lacking heat or funds without aid.
Newsboys Appeal for Christmas Calendar Support
Mister Amarillo readers are urged to buy a calendar from carrier boys delivering the news daily. The fundraiser supports the youths and their families, with proceeds going directly to the carriers as a gift for Christmas. The plan is independent of the Golde-News organization.
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Amarillo
Golde-News Organization
Local Names and Addresses List
Readable fragments list several names and street addresses including Roys, First Baptist Church, Mrs. F. B. Stinnett, 484 Western, Mrs. Fr. M. Reneach, 600 Kentucky, Mrs. WH L. Hardin, 4251 W 15th, Mrs. BR. J. Allen, 1001 Avondale Road, Delta Honda Club, Mrs. T. P. Hackler, 409 Belleview.
Good Fellow Aid Sought for Multiple Family Households
A widow and her two sons ages 17 and 5 with a daughter 11 are joined by the married son and his wife with two children. A fourth family includes a 4 year old and a 2 year old in ill health. A Good Fellow is urged to help with toys and a winter basket. The father works delivering ice and a baby is expected soon.
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Amarillo
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Walter Wanderwell
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Carma
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Amarillo Greenhouse
Amarillo Hardware Co
Polk St
Hollywood Dreas
Sloves Kayser
B. R. Solnick, Mgr
Kuppenheimer
Arrow Brand
Cress
Clothiers
Dad
Grandad
Hubby& Kuppenheimer
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