Special Khiva Shrine Friday Night Meeting
Shriners are called to a short special session Friday evening before the dance and entertainment. Khiva Temple recorder George Stapleton announced the meeting to consider membership petitions. The annual Khiva Temple meeting will be January 11 to elect officers for the new year with Potentate James O Galerie presiding in his final year.
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George Stapleton
Khiva Temple
Jamesoo
Galerie
J. H. Read
Memphis
Texas
Mr. Gulekie
Santa Bandits Use Car In Weekend Abduction
A boy recounted being abducted by three robbers who fled in a Ford touring car after stealing his overcoat. He and two companions were wounded, and they wandered the countryside eight miles north of Cisco before returning to town as dawn came. The incident began when the robbers claimed a sick man needed a car.
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Carl
Cisco
Hassell
Hickman
McCarty
Kidnapers Seek Cisco Bandits After Wylie Abduction
Albany dispatch reports officers raided an oil camp near the Wylie home after Hugh Wylie aged 21 was abducted by Cisco bandits. A man and two women were arrested and jailed, a second man later captured. A Wichita Falls doctor connected to the case and a wounded duo were tied to the raid. The bandits fled toward Cisco in a Dodge after forcing Wylie from his home and shooting him, then taking a Ford coupe.
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Associated P
Albany
Hugh Wylie
Putnam
Cisco
Wylie
Wichita Falls
Amarillo Men Purchase Wichita Falls Lumber Wholesale
Don Bowie and Roy B. Gaston of Amarillo have bought the Moore Richolt Lumber wholesale department in Wichita Falls and will assume control February 1. They will operate as Bowie and Gaston a wholesale sash and door firm with plans to remain active in West Texas.
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Don Bowie
Roy B. Gaston
Amarillo
Moore- Richolt Lumber Company
Wichita Falls
Bowie
Gaston
Panhandle
Amarillo Sash and Door Company
Bowie & Gaston
Texas
Firemen Save Home From Blaze In East Amarillo
A garage next to Thomas D. Miller’s home in East Amarillo caught fire last night but was extinguished before reaching the residence. Firefighters laid 1,000 feet of hose to new water mains in the area, marking the system’s first real test. George L. Veeder of the East Amarillo Development Co. treated the crew to cigars and coffee after the flames were out.
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Thomas D. Miller
East Amarillo
George L. Veeder
Arrest of Negro After Wrecking Three Autos
Henry Wilson, a Black man, was arrested by police yesterday and charged with driving a car while intoxicated. He allegedly steered his vehicle into a Ford, a Cadillac, and a Pierce Arrow, causing considerable damage to all three cars.
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Henry Wilson
Wilson
Cadillac
Bolling Field Hangar Damaged by Fire
Fire at Bolling Field in Washington damaged a warehouse hangar with damage estimated in the thousands. Two alarms brought city firemen who battled the blaze for over an hour.
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Bolling Field
Washington
Army
Contemplative Texan Urges Harsh Punishment for Murderers
A columnist argues for swift execution of killers like Hickman and Hassell, contends murderers are cowards, and insists civilized society hinges on punishment. He reflects on parental sternness, personal flaws, and societal fear of consequences while urging greater discipline to protect children.
Missouri Officers Seek Kidnapper
Unionville officers and northern Missouri and southern Iowa police hunted for Joy Reynolds a 22 year old Unionville woman believed to have kidnaped Pauline Thomas a 20 year old Unionville school teacher. Reynolds abducted the teacher from a country school house after his advances were rejected.
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United
Unionville
Missouri
Iowa
Joy Reynolds
Pauline Thomas
Reynolds
Miss Thomas
U S Permits Mexico Ten Buy Ford Plane
The State Department issued a license to Mexico to purchase the tri motor Ford airplane used by Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh in a Detroit to Mexico City flight. The move marks a distinct relaxation of the wartime munitions embargo and applies to each arms purchase case as considered.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
State Department
Ford
Mra
Evangeline Lindbergh
Detroit
Mexico City
White House
Department
United States
Jail Hickman Explains Arkansas Birthplace and Details
The prisoner Hickman, answering Silkman on page one, says he is nineteen, weighs about 135 pounds, stands five feet four inches, and is unmarried. He points to a distinguishing mark on the right side of his nose when asked.
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Arkansas
Silkman
Hickman
Hickman Returns to Face Indictment in Marian Parker Case
Feverish crowds and heavy police details greet William Edward Hickman in Los Angeles as he arrives to face charges of kidnapping and murder in the Marian Parker case. Officials vow a speedy trial and possible death sentence within months, with guards dispatched to prevent disturbances. News includes public reaction letters and local editor observations.
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Associated Seas
Los Angeles
William Edward Hickman
Marian Parker
Central Police Station
Arcade
Southern Pacific
Machinery of Justice
Hickman
Pendleton
Asa Keyes
Carlos Hardy
San Quentin State Prison
Girl Victim of Infantile Disease Dies in Nebraska
Alva Overgard, 16, died at her grandmother's home in Oconto Nebraska after 36 days of artificial respiration by volunteers. Despite continuous effort by parents uncles and neighbors her lungs remained paralyzed following an infantile paralysis attack. John French assisted as doctors declared her lifeless.
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United Press
Oconto
Neb
Alva Overgard
Elizabeth Bruckner
John French
Alma
Five Die in House Fire in Youngstown Ohio
United Press reports a family of five perished when a nighttime blaze leveled their home in Youngstown. Victims: William Duffy 30 Lettie Duffy 26 and children Harmon 4 William 6 and John Jr 4 months. The fire started as Duffy tried to light the stove with kerosene.
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United Press
Youngstown, CO
William Duffy
Lettie
Harmon
William
John
Duffy
Goblins Warn School Over Sunday Movies
A letter from a group signing as THE GOBLINS asks a school to stop Sunday movies and to provide parks and municipal pools. They reference a girl named Lollapalooza and state they do not want money asked from them.
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Goblins
Lollapalooza
THE
Robert Hite
Lawrence Lovett
Donald Vance
Paul Lovett
What They Say on Sunday Movies
A Citizen and a Taxpayer defends Sunday films arguing many Amarillo residents enjoy golf car rides and outings while others object to Sunday shows. He notes working men without cars still deserve recreation and calls out vocal critics for hypocrisy.
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Tack
Amarillo
Perdition
Readers discuss tips for hotel coat checks and football coaching
A reader laments that coat check tips go to a privilege holder at top hotels, suggesting regular fees for checking and tipping should go to the workers. The letter also notes Amarillo and other cities share the practice. The high school football season is ending with Waco claiming the championship for five of seven years under coach Paul Tyson.
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Erasmus Tack
Care News Globe
Tack
Citizen X
Amarillo
United States
Waco
Paul Tyson
Knights Templar Hold Christmas Service in Amarillo
Amarillo Commandery Knights Templar conducted its annual Christmas service on Sunday at 11 in the Commandery room of the Masonic Temple. A good representation from across the Panhandle Plains attended as Frank F. Cook served as eminent commander.
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Amarillo
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Panhandle Plains
Frank FE. Cook
Confession Involved Payment To Obtain Marian’s Return
The confession details reveal a payment of 1500 dollars to secure Marian’s return. Parts of the confession were so gruesome that Keyes threatened to withhold some details from the joint statement. The account notes Hickman’s discharge from the bank occurred about six months prior to the events described.
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Marian
Keyes
Hickman
Confession Dubious as Hickman Family Doubts Admission
Kansas City reporters learn Edward Hickman confessed to the Los Angeles police in the Marion Parker case under unknown pressure. His mother and siblings express skepticism about the admission and question its legal value while a family gathering discusses a possible trial strategy.
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United Press
Kansas City
Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
Los Angeles
Hickman
Eva Hickman
Paul Hickman
Mary Hickman
Edward
California
Kidnap Plot Unfolds Through In Domestic Crime Tale
A man forged checks and plotted kidnapping to fund a college education. He abducted Marian Parker in California after seizing a car in Kansas City, drove to Los Angeles, rented an apartment, and deceived school staff to take Marian. He sent a taunting telegram and held the girl captive at his hotel and later apartment, demanding $1,500.
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Pasadena
Marian
Los Angeles
Hickman
Parker
Hollywood
San Francisco
Keyes
Herman Cline
Desperado
Andrew Cramer
Cramer
High School Football Enthusiasm and School Loyalty
A reader questions why certain towns like Waco dominate football while others rise and fall. He asks if coaching, recruitment, or school systems drive success and warns that over time professional levels could enter high schools. He urges student choice without external encouragement. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to The News and Globe staff.
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Waco
Fenix Uay P. S
News and Globe
Amarillo
Potter County
Expect Baby Mystery To Be Solved Today
Police expect to conclude a case involving three men and a premature baby found in ashes on North Polk Street. Detective W. M. McGough said responsibility could be identified today but an arrest is not guaranteed. Three men in a big sedan were seen driving away after a man deposited a bundle. If illegal operation caused the birth, charges may follow. otherwise no action.
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O. W
North Polk Street
W. M. McGough
North Polk
Confession details Hickmans abduction murder of Marian
The article chronicles Hickman's confession and actions from abducting Marian, forcing notes to her father, binding and murdering her, disguising the body, exchanging ransom, and evading police before his capture. It notes his admission of a lifelong urge to kill, his changing story about a supposed accomplice, and the planned transfer of the body to Parker.
Three Wishes Poem by Edgar A. Guest 1927
A 1927 Edgar A. Guest verse expresses daily wishes for strength, progress, and a good ending to the day. It repeats a prayer for morning vitality, noon progress, and night rest, asking for a steadfast heart and safe return from busy town life.
Market summary of Kansas City and Chicago livestock
Kansas City area markets report cattle 5 400, calves 600, hogs 6 000, top hogs $8.55, cattle feds $11.00 to $13.26, veal $11.00, sheep 9 000 with fed lambs $13.10. Chicago hogs 60 000, top $8.85, cattle 15 000, best fed steers $16.75, sheep 17 000, lambs $13.00–13.50. Oklahoma City cattle 700, hogs 400, top hogs $8.46. Additional Chicago quotes include hogs 11 500, top $9.00. cattle 2 500, steers $11.50–13.00, veal $16.00.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Chicago
Oklahoma Livestock
Oklahoma City
Notnough
Fort Worth Livestock Market Report
Fort Worth livestock numbers and prices for December 27 show hogs steady with top 84.50, feeder pigs around 6.75 to 6.75 per unit, cattle at 2,590 with 800 calves and butcher cows near 6.00, sheep steady with woolled slaughter lambs at 11.25 and slaughter yearlings at 9.00.
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Fort Worth
Associated Press
Cotton market shows firm open on renewed demand
New York December 27 The cotton market opened firm advancing 12 to 17 points on renewed buying with improving demand for cotton goods. January notices estimated at 175000 bales sparked some liquidation but was quickly absorbed by spot buying, May futures 19.76 later, intraday highs and lows around 19.65 to 19.84, market steady at midday with May around 19.69.
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New York
Testomorth
Cotton Market Rallies After Notices To 35 000 Bales
New Orleans reports a late day firming in cotton with January March and May futures rising to near 19.70 after notices for 35 000 bales and most of 198 000 bales certificated stock in New York caused initial hesitation. Prices eased from intraday highs but remained higher at noon amid selling of later positions.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
New York
Rotary Club Hosts All College Students Luncheon
The Amarillo Rotary Club will host a luncheon for all city college students at the Amarillo hotel on Thursday noon, December 29. Students are invited whether invited or not and must RSVP to Horace M. Russell, N.8 Griggs, or J. M. O’Brien with contact details provided.
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Rotary Club
Amarillo
Horace M. Russell
Taylor Street
Griggs
Fillmore Street
Girls’ Committee
J. M. O'Brien
Polk Street
Boys’ Committee
Stock market advances and gains on mid-session trading
Mixed early gains with Consolidated Gas up a point and American Steel names rising. U S Steel and General Motors led broad advances while Warmer Brothers A picture moved about two points. foreign exchange remained quiet as sterling traded near 4.8715 and French francs near 3.93.
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U. S. Steel
General Motors
American Agricultural Chemical
Allis Chalmers
Midland Steel
Oppenheim Collins
Goodyear
Goodrich Rubber
American Republics
Chison
Warner Brothers Picture
Old Tack's Amarillo Program for a Bigger Better City
A redistributive platform in bold goals for Amarillo promising lower advertising costs water and gas rates electric bills and rents lower than present. It pledges a municipal pool parks flowers trees and better roads viaducts and elimination of railroad crossings. It also calls for public Bivins lake access a municipal golf course and regulated driving among police and emergency chauffeurs.
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Bivins Lake
Amarillo
San Jacinto
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