Panhandle victory crowns Texas football era shift
Amarillo writes of the Sandies state title win at Dallas, praising Panhandle unity and Texas pride while noting Eldon Ricketts loses a coat on the Pullman. The piece lauds Haas, Harlow, Stidger, and the Sandies’ cohesion, comparing Corpus Christi and Pampa Harvesters and predicting strong Texas prospects.
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Corpus Christi
Amarillo
Sandies
Panhandle
Yankees
Prairie Dogs
Corpus
Dallas
Haas
Texas
Cherry
Lynch
Southwest
Miss Jewell Davidson takes office as Potter County tax official
Miss Davidson begins as sole head of the combined tax assessor and collector office with oath taken and bonds filed. She seeks six deputies plus extra help for the next three months to speed service and reduce lines, forecasting busy January to March with delinquent tax payments and an automotive license rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Davidson
Miss Davidson
County Commissioners’ Court
Potter County
Woman shoots husband during break in at Snyder home
Roy Kirk 35, a filling station operator, was shot dead at his Snyder Oklahoma home after reportedly threatening his wife with a knife. Deputy Killingsworth disarmed Kirk twice as he attempted to enter the house. Kirk fled, then collapsed. Mrs. Kirk, claiming prior beating, fired four times through a window. a knife lay outside the body. Three children survive. County Attorney Cunningham led the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Okla
O.R
Roy Kirk
Joe Moore License Case Up for Hearing
Application of state prosecutors to revoke Amarillo attorney Joe V. Moore license is heard by Judge Henry Bishop in 47th District Court. Defense argues notice was faulty and suspension should await final disposition. Case on appeal, set for January submission. Moore convicted of murder without malice, sentenced to five years, now residing in Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe V. Moore
Amarillo
Henry 8. Bishop
47Th District Court
R. A. Wilson
Moore
Wichita Palls
Corpus
Tyler
Tyler Begins 29th Year at Post Office
C. M. Tyler, assistant Amarillo post master, marks his 29th anniversary with the Amarillo post office today. He joined the service in Sherman on March 17, 1898 and has served as assistant postmaster since 1931 after coming to Amarillo December 31, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Tyler
Amarillo
Tyler
Sherman
Amarillo Sandies Triumph Over Corpus. Football Confident City
Dispatches from Alcarcer report 17 workers drowned in a river whirlpool when a small boat capsized, while in a separate football tale Amarillo’s Sandies defeated Corpus with intense play. The piece lauds Amarillo dominance and predicts Corpus growth and future title hopes.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Alcarcer
Tinkham Urges U S to Tear Up Soviet Pact
Representative Tinkham of Massachusetts calls for U S recognition of Soviet Russia to be withdrawn. He labels the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics as controlled by homicidal terrorists who murdered or starved millions and warns against Communist, atheist, and anti Christian doctrines. A House committee weighs stronger action against un-American activities and funding for surveillance of Communist and fascist groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Soviet Russia
Tinkham
Massachusetts
United States
Russia
Congress
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
House
Justice Department
Amarillo Sandies hailed by critics after stellar season
Critics across Texas celebrate Amarillo Sandies football as champions of the Inter scholastic League with praise for Blair Cherry and Howard Lynch. Dallas observers laud the team as fundamentally sound and packed with eleven all state stars.
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Amarillo
Woa'lna
Blair Cherry
Bull Lynch
Sandies
Alexande
Howard Lynch
South Texas
Corpus Christi
Dallas
Southwest
Warner
Pop Warner
Haas
Texas
Pasadena
Calif
Sandie
Greenville
Seccession of Builders from A F L Grows Likely
Washington December 31 The split in the building trades department of the American Federation of Labor widens as 12 of 19 unions relocate to the Machinists Building led by Michael J. McDonough while 7 stay loyal and join a new federation department. Officials avoid comment hoping for a peaceful settlement.
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Washington
U.P
Building Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
Michael J. McDonough
Federation
Machinists
A. F. of L
Government Aid Outlays Reach Three Billion in 1934
Washington reviews a year in which about 3 billion dollars was spent to aid the distressed through cash, goods, or jobs. Relief topped expenditures with 972,505,173 spent by September 1934, while federal, state, and local shares stood at 69.5, 14, and 16 percent respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uncle Sam
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
NRA
PWA
FERA
Auto Building Given For Transients Use
The Potter County Commission Court granted use of the automobile building at the Tri-State Fairgrounds to the U. S. Transient Bureau for 1935. The bureau is now quartered on East Sixth Avenue and the agreement expires today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State Fairgrounds
U. S. Transient Bureau
Potter County Commissions Court
Auto Truck Collision Claims Three Lives Near Stephenville
Three people died when an automobile collided with a truck six miles east of Stephenville Texas. Victims include Chester Ratliff 29 and Mrs Chester Ratliff 29 both of Darwin Oklahoma and Ira Ratliff 24 of Stephenville. Injured were Mrs Ira Ratliff 20 and Everett Ratliff 15. Other occupants escaped injury. The Ratliffs were returning from a Bluff Dale party.
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Stephenville
Texas
U.P
Chester Ratliff
Darwin
Okla
Ira Ratliff
Everett Ratliff
Stephen
Salesman Dies Here After Brief Illness
Herbert Maurice Ziv a 47 year old traveling salesman for a Chicago men's clothing company died at 11 o'clock last night at a local hospital after a week of illness He resided at a local hotel and was a member of a Masonic body and the Jewish Synagogue Funeral arrangements were not completed but the body was expected to be sent to Chicago tonight by Boxwell Brothers His widow Mrs Hazel Ziv survives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Maurice Ziv
Chicago
Ziv
Boxwell Brothers
Hazel Ziv
Textile Mills Report Losses Before 1930 General Strike
The Federal Trade Commission told President Roosevelt that textile mills suffered substantial losses in the two months before the September general strike. The report notes industry-wide financial strain prior to the labor action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Federal Trade Commission
Roosevelt
Sandies celebrate as Texas high school champions
The Sandies, hailed as the greatest Texas high school champions, share elation and team spirit. Each player praises the others, underscoring the standout performance that crowned them champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas High School
Sandies
Practice for Symphony Set in Municipal Auditorium Rehearsal
The Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra holds a Wednesday night rehearsal at the Municipal Auditorium under conductor Thaulow. With two practices left before the next concert, all members are urged to attend. juniors may join the feeder orchestra and begin rehearsals for a possible spring concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Municipal Auditorium
Christian Reer
Tolay
Thaulow
Junior Philharmonic
Veteran bonus certificates and fiscal concerns analyzed
The article discusses a paid up endowment policy for veterans, noting most deceased veterans leave only the adjusted service certificate or its balance as family assets. It cites a President view that issuing certificates now to boost business shows little regard for veterans. It highlights 2.5 million certificates with about 3.0 million borrowers totaling roughly 1.696 billion dollars, often exceeding certificate value.
Texans face starvation as unemployables loom
Dallas reports that after February 1 unemployables will be removed from FERA rolls, leaving Texas counties and cities to cover a projected 55,000 case burden at high cost. With only sparse funds and a bread bond shortfall, relief agencies fear inability to meet new needs.
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Dallas
U.R
Texas
Harry &. Hopkins
FERA
Red Cross
Adam Johnson
Hopkins
Ecuador Delegate Death Mystery Baffles Police
Ernesto Chacon Quirola Ecuadorian charge d affaires to Germany was found dead in the vestibule at 69 West 52nd Street New York under mysterious circumstances. His clothes were disheveled a single dollar bill was in his pockets a black overcoat lay across the body and a brown felt hat rested nearby Police suspect robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ernesto Chacon Quirola
Germany
West 52Nd Street
Seven Scarlet Fever Cases Reported Here
Seven scarlet fever cases were under quarantine with two diphtheria cases and several chicken pox cases. Many others suffered sore throats colds and flu as the health unit warned that changing weather increases illness risk. Dr B M Primer urged everyone to stay in good physical condition.
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B. M. Primer
Markets Observe Half Holiday Across Domestic Exchanges
New York and international markets, including New York Cottonseed Oil and Liverpool Cotton Exchange, closed for half day or full holiday. Kansas City livestock and grain activity noted with hogs and cattle price ranges, while government and drought impacts affected supply and bids.
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New York
Savannah Naval
Liverpool
Paris
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
U. S. 2D
Injuries Sought in Taxi Accident Lawsuit
J M Darrough files suit in 108th District Court seeking 10000 in damages plus 1300 for hospital and medical bills for injuries to Mrs Darrough in a taxi collision. The passenger was en route to Northwest Texas Hospital when the Fergu son Dime Line taxicab reportedly struck a truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
108Th District Court
J. M. Darrough
East Sixth Avenue
A. A. Price
W. E. Fergeson
Commercial Standard Insurance Company
Darrough
Oil theft hit Texas Company plant on Harrison Street
Burglars broke in last night at the Texas Company plant 98 Harrison Street and stole several cases of oil. The exact amount will be learned after an inventory tonight, an employee said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Company
Harrison Street
Negri Faces Travel Delays As New Year Plans Fold
Pola Negri laments a New Year delay and cancelled party plans. She must travel from Amarillo to Kansas City by train, then fly to Europe on January 4, aiming to film overseas and return to Hollywood for an April spectacle.
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Kansas City
Miss Negri
Europe
New York
Rudolph Valentino
Amarillo
America
Hollywood
Hold Final Services For J. S. Phillips
Last rites for J. A. Phillips, 78, were held at Griggs Chapel at 2 PM. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. Arda Dotay of Amarillo and Mrs. R. L. Skaggs of Bronnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Phillips
Griggs Chapel
Memorial Park Cemetery
Phillips
Arda Dotay
Amarillo
Mae
R. L. Skaggs
Bronnell
San
Senate Democrats Get Orders From White House Today
Senate Democrats prepare for a White House briefing that could signal the first bolts from New Deal policy as 21 committee members review steering recommendations. The session may expose splits with critics including Carter Glass Ellison D Smith Thomas Gore and David Walsh. Congress faces a projected five billion dollar 1935 relief cost as 1934 spending nears five point one billion.
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Senate
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Carter Glass
Virginia
Ellison D. Smith
South Carolina
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
David I. Walsh
Massachusetts
Rites Held For Infant Child Of Tate Family
Services for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver Tate were held this afternoon at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Chapel with Pastor Robert C Jones officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. The child died early Sunday at home. Survivors include the parents two sisters Vermell 17 Martenia 5 and two brothers Berry 4 and Dale 18 months.
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Oliver Tate
Front Street
Boxwell Brothers Funeral
Robert C. Jones
Church of Christ
Memorial Park Cemetery
Vermell
Martenia
Berry
Dale
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Dowa State
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Eldon Ricketts
Old Tack
Eldon
Forest Street
Masonic
Lawrence
Morris White
Lubbock
Pampa Harvesters
Pampa
Odus Mitchell
Charley Fyfe
Texas University
Pyre
Stidger
Harlow
Waggoner
Baer
Peterson
Harrow
Bufkin
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Joe Moore
White
Amarillon
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Satta Fe Barber Shop
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U.S
Soviet Union
A. S
S. R
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University of Texas
A. F
U. S
Potter County Relief Board
Ecuador
Canada
BetHe
Dome Mines
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Kestman Kodak
Elec Auto-Lite
Klee Pw & Lt
Firestone Ess
Foster Wheeler
Freeport Texas
Seeseeres
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Internat Harvester
Internat Nickel
Kelvinator
Kennecott Copper Vik Kersge, SS
Kroger Grace & Bakisstden
Loew's Inc
Lorillard
Gulf Oil Penn Road
Swift & Co Penn
Jno
F. Clark & Wheat Dee
F. Clark and Co
C.S.T
Alaska
Juneau
Allis Chalmers
Amer Bfia Amer Smelt & Ref
Amer
Armour & Co
Ansconda Copper
Atchison Top
Feences Bal
Auburn Auto Ease
Barnedall
Bendix Aviation Weeee
Bethlehem Steel
Bilx Horden
Magna Copper
Mo Kan Texas RR
Kan & Texas
Montgomery-Ward
Ri Nat Distillers
National Steel
Central O
North Am Aviation
North American Co News
Wa Northern Pacific RR
Penney Coa
Bule
Pennsylvania
Remington Rand
Reynolds Tobacco
Waeteee
BON A St Joseph
Seaboard Oil Tees
Eera
Shulte United
Ao! Fears Roebuck
Socony Vacuum Oe
South Pac RR
Union Carbide Tee
Union Olau
United Corp
United Gas
U S
Uv S Steel Save Ae
Epedese
S& Steel Pfd
Western Union Anee
Weslinghouse Ewlee Oer Tee
Shy
Woolworth Perenne Sind
Pola Negriw
J. S. Phillips
Civil Works Administration
Tate
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