Court House Records Open The Wrenching Deed Listings
A stream of property transfers appears with several warranty deeds recorded. Transfers include Howard Williams to G G Ordway. J W Frans to PD W Thompson. Olive L Babb to Bertha Amberson. Texas Plains B L A to J W Welch. and others. Building permits note I B Giles service quarters and E W Miller address.
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Howard Williams
G. G. Ordway
Wolflin
W. H. van Shaw
O. T
J. W. Frans
PD W. Thompson
InGram
Quincy Ford
Olive L. Babb
Bertha F. Amberson
Texas Plains B. & L
Assn
J. W. Welch
Morningside
B. B. Holland
M. S
Ralph R. Robertson
Amarillo
Tex
Plains
Sue Harvey
Texas
Ama, Motor Co
Essex
E. E. Reeves
Panhandle
H. R. Shields
Vega
Cullum Motor Co
Dodge
E. W. Miller
Bear Taylor
I. B. Giles
Public Need Presses Congress for Commission Report
The article notes a pending senate resolution urging the president to obtain a commission report within weeks. The commission has held hearings and gathered vast information on law violations, but the work is far from finished. The forthcoming preliminary statement aims to calm Congress and may propose changes to enforcement and prosecutions.
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Senate
Commission
Congress
First Trick Leads to Triumph in Auction Bridge
Milton Work's Radio Bridge Games showcased how the first trick determines a hand's fate. The demonstration, with Wynne Ferguson and others, analyzed bidding choices and the critical play of the Ace of Clubs and Jack to establish dummy entries, ending in a twelve-trick hand and discussion on two bid conventions and signaling.
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Milton C. Work
WDAG
Wynne Ferguson
New York City
Wistar Morris Chubb
South Orange
N. J
West
Eugene R. Buss
Cincinnati
Ohio
H. T. Westervelt
New Haven
Conn
Ferguson
Chubb
Mr. Buss
North
Westervelt
East
Mr. Ferguson
Dummy
Declarer
Work
Mr. Work
South
Independents Still Do Bulk Retail Trade
Washington reports that independent retailers handle the bulk of U S retail trade despite chain growth. A Commerce Department study of eleven cities shows 93 928 stores with independents at 78 778 and chains at 14 150, 1926 sales total 4 224 109100. Independent grocers outpace chains, while chains account for about 20 percent of drug store sales.
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Washington
Chester E. Haring
Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn
Harpers
Department of Commerce
Norse Cross
Amarillo Mayor Urges Prosperity in 1930 Christmas Address
Amarillo Mayor Ernest O. Thompson wished residents a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year while outlining plans to boost business and attract new firms. He cited railroads power and cheap utilities as keys to growth urging citizens to contact manufacturers and Chambers of Commerce to bring jobs to the Panhandle. He highlighted Panhandle Plains Inc efforts to bring farmers into trade territory and urged collective effort for Amarillo’s greatest growth in 1930.
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Amarillo
Ernest O. Thompson
Panhandle Plains
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Chamber of Commerce
Ciet
Nation's Business
Dallas
Tulsa
Old Texas Notes Bring Only 76
Fifteen notes of the Republic of Texas, worth 2600 if redeemed with interest, sold for 76 at New Orleans auction. Issued at Houston in 1837 and signed by Sam Houston and Henry Smith. Part of a large collection of rarities removed from old bank boxes by the real estate exchange.
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New Orleans
Republic of Texas
Waits 30 Years But Gets Football Letter
Lawrence Kansas December 25 Prof W J Baumgartner of the zoology dept has been awarded a K athletic award letter after long wait. He captained Kansas second team in 1899. The award was suggested by Coach Hurry Up Yost then at Kansas and Benny Owen of Oklahoma who starred on the 99 undefeated squad.
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United Press
Lawrence
Kas
University of Kansas
W. J. Baumgartner
Baumgarterner
Owen
Fort Worth College Students Enroll in Texas Courses
Fort Worth on December 25 reports Approxation University has about 500 students enrolled in Texas Chris science courses. Under Prof. W. M. Winton head of the science department students study biology geology chemistry botany and physics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Approxition University
Texas
Chris
W. M. Winton
Prisoners Footprinted Before Discharge In Ceylon
In Ceylon on December 25, it is reported that prisoners sentenced for burglary cattle theft or theft from a dwelling are fingerprinted before their discharge from prison.
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United Press
Kandy
Ceylon
William Wine Sr Reelected Treasurer Eight Times
In Maryville Tennessee on December 25 William Wine Sr was elected treasurer of the local Masonic lodge for the eighth consecutive time marking a long tenure in the position and local service recognition.
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United Press
Maryville, Tenn
William Wine, Sr
Baby Born and Tragedy Mark Christmas Eve
In Chicago on Christmas Eve a baby was born to Mr and Mrs Charlie Rizzo at midnight. Hours earlier Dolores Steinbrenner age 15 months died after a toy automobile accident at the Steinbrenner home.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charlies Rizzo
Henry G. Steinbrenner
Dolores Steinbrenner
Rescue Seven From Barges Off New York Coast
Coast guard headquarters said seven people were saved from derelict barges drifting from tugs in heavy seas off New York and New Jersey. Cahoone rescued three men and one woman near Seabright New Jersey, while Manhattan saved a barge master, wife, and child in Long Island Sound.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Coast Guard
New York
New Jersey
Cahoone
A. M. Haynes
Seabright Station
Long Island Sound
Manhattan
A. C. Stewart
TCU Library Reports 33 686 Volumes Plus Major Gifts
The Mary Couts Burnett library at Texas Christian University has 33 686 accessioned volumes with about 2 000 unaccessioned and 15 000 government documents on hand. This year two major bequests arrived the library of Rev M M Davis in Dallas with about 700 volumes and the library of Prof Chalmers McPherson with more than 400 volumes.
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Globe
Fort Worth
Mary Couts Burnett
Texas Christian University
A. R. Curry
T. C. U. Library
Dallas
Chalmers McPherson
Free Five Cleared in Special Midnight Court
Five white men arrested for rowdy drunkenness were released at a special midnight corporation court in Dallas. Mayor J Waddy Tate sat with Judge Cavin Muse to ensure no minor offenders spent Christmas Eve in jail.
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Associated Press
Dallas
J. Waddy Tate
Cavin Muse
Will of Thaw's Mother Probated in Riverside
Mary Copley Thaw mother of Harry K Thaw has her will probated in Riverside California bequeathing Riverside ranch property valued at 30000 to sister Anna H Copley Other bequests include sons Harry and Hesiah and two granddaughters Alice and Margaret with four fifths of the estate residue to be divided among them
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United Press
Riverside
Calif
Mary Copley Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Anna H. Copley
Riverside Ranch
Blind ped lers sell wares on merit in Montana
Blind peddler C. D. Kaufman, a Williston North Carolina resident blind since youth, travels yearly through Montana and North Dakota selling his brooms on merit rather than pity. His products have earned him a wide and profitable trade due to quality and perseverance.
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United Press
Butte
Mont
C. D. Kaufman
Kaufman
Williston
N. C
Montana
North Dakota
Man Talks With Friend Aboard Leviathan Via Long Distance Call
A St. Louis office worker used long distance telephone to speak with a friend 300 miles at sea aboard the Leviathan as it steamed 500 miles off the American coast. L. J. Van Meter, in St. Louis, conversed with E. D. Nims, president of Southwestern Bell, while the call was routed through New York by short waves and regular channels. The five minute call cost nine dollars per minute.
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United Press
ST. Louis
L. J. van Meter
E. D. Nims
New York
Moody S sends greetings to boys and girls
Governor Dan Moody dispatched a Christmas message from the capitol to all Texans. He wrote of happiness health and prosperity for the coming year and noted Texas experienced a year of peace abundance and accomplishments. He and Mrs Moody wished Texas and its people a spiritually rich year ahead.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Capitol
Dan Moody
Rabies Vaccination Ordered for All City Dogs
City veterinarian Dr. E. W. Little announced that all dogs must be vaccinated for rabies before 1930 license issuance after reports of two positive dog cases. Seven people are undergoing Pasteur treatment for safety following dog contact. No human rabies cases in Amarillo to date.
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E. W. Little
Amarillo
Church Play Draws Large Audience At Second Baptist
A large congregation attended last night services at Second Baptist Church. Pastor Rev A J Gross presided as a play The Unbroken Pie depicted Christmas in an Orphans Home. A scene showed the spirit of Christmas and carols were sung between acts. Each Sunday School class donated gifts to the Children's Home at the end.
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Second Baptist Church
A. J. Gross
Fort Worth native among Texas Christian University faculty
In a survey of the TC U faculty birthplaces, only one member, history instructor Allen True, was born in Fort Worth. The rest are Texans or hail from 20 other states and three foreign countries, with Kentucky and Illinois each contributing six and four teachers respectively. Tennessee Missouri Indiana New York and Canada are also represented.
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Fort Worth
Texas Christian University
Allen True
Kentucky
Illinois
Tennessee
Missouri
Indiana
New York
Canada
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
University Picks Twelve Debaters
Twelve UT students named to the university debate squad including captain Arthur Sandlin of Austin and members Ben L. Bird Dalhart Leroy Jeffers Holland Charles M Harris Matt Arthur Bagby Leslie Byrd Zollie Steakley Bennett Lay Frank Knapp Edward Reichelt Ben Davis and Will Crews Morris from various Texas cities.
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Associated Press
Austin
University of Texas
Arthur Sandlin
Ben L. Bird
Dalhart
Leroy Jeffers
Holland
Charles M. Harris
Matt
Arthur Bagby
Leslie Byrd
San Antonio
Zollie Steakley
Sweetwater
Bennett Lay
Hallettsville
Frank Knapp
Edward Reichelt
Bessmay
Ben Davis
Hubbard
Will Crews Morris
Laredo
Hoover Fire At White House Promenade Fire Suppression
Guards watched from the promenade as a fire at the White House complex drew attention to valuables being removed by Lawrence Richey and George Akerson. Secret Service surrounded Mr. Hoover and his son while officials battled the blaze through the bitter cold and ice. By 10:50 p.m. the fire was under control and extinguished after midnight checks for embers.
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Lawrence Richey
George Akerson
Mr. Hoover
Secret Service
Man Dies After Quoting Whiskey Dare in El Dorado
Tom Faison, a Black man in El Dorado Arkansas, won a bet by drinking a quart of whiskey then walked two blocks but died from alcoholism shortly after. The incident details a fatal outcome linked to intoxication and a wager.
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EL Dorado, Ark
Tom Faison
Utah Death Rate 1928 Rises to 962.1 per 100000
The 1928 death rate for Utah, per the U S department of commerce, stood at 962.1 per 100000 population, up from 907.5 in 1927.
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Utah
U. S. Department of Commerce
Hoover observes Christmas as White House fire roars
President Hoover and family keep to tradition with a White House tree gift exchange and a Christmas radio greeting. A fire in the executive office disrupted the holiday as Allan Hoover and guests watched firefighters. Cabinet members and families join the celebration in Sherman Square with two wild turkeys served.
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Hoover
Herbert, Jr
Herbert Hoover, Jr
Washington
California
White House
Lawrence Richey
Virginia
Mr. Hoover
Allan
Gold shipments and Wall Street fears in stock speculation
A scathing note on a large gold transfer to the Bank of England, worth 22 788 730, as the author questions national gold reserves and warns that Wall Street power may be largely imaginative yet fuels market anxiety.
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Th Bink
England
Th Great Bank
Wall Street
Stoc
Turkey Nugget Found During Christmas Roast
John Swift and his wife found a silver nugget half a pea in their Christmas turkey in Roise Idaho. Swift works as an advertising draftsman, and his employer will judge his mining prospects based on the turkey’s grazing grounds.
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Associated Press
Roise
Idaho
John Swift
John
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C. W. Biller
Amarillo Development Co
Edgar A, Guest
N.Y. Coast
T.C.U
Thaw
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Moody
University
Victor
Polk
Dial
Turkey
Cullum Motor Co., Inc
Tyler
Vance Brothers
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