Death in Texas ranch case prompts ballistics study
In Gatesville on February 6 a ballistics expert examined a battered bullet from the exhumed body of Bernice Blankenship as Coryell County jurists pursue murder charges against Ethel Johnson. The 1934 double shooting on George Middick’s ranch led to a coroner verdict of murder and suicide, with Johnson later re-indicted after a prior trial ended in a hung jury.
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Gatesville
Bernice Blankenship
Copperas Cove
W. E. Davenport
Ethel Johnson
Coryell County
Johnson
Houston
Orange Sheriff Indicted for Negligent Homicide
Orange Sheriff Pate Brown faces an indictment charging negligent homicide in the April death of 20 year old Weldon Teale who was shot while riding in a car near Orange. Teale’s companions recalled a shot from a group in front of a nearby home. Texas Rangers had been involved in the investigation. The article also notes national figures: 39 percent of U S tobacco and 44 percent of cotton are exported.
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Orange
Pate Brown
Weldon Teale
Teale
Texas Rangers
Gasa Tablets hailed as relief for stomach acidity
Advertisement notes Gasa Tablets as a doctor’s prescription remedy for gas pains acid stomach and indigestion. It claims to soothe raw inflamed stomach lining and aid digestion with a money back guarantee on first bottle, sold at Maxor Drug Stores No 1 and 2 and Pool Drug Store.
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Maxor Drug
No. 1
Pool Drug Store
Doan's Pills for Kidney Relief Backed by 40 Years Use
Many sufferers discover backache stems from tired kidneys. Doan's Pills have helped millions for over four decades by flushing the kidney tubes and easing symptoms such as frequent or painful urination, swelling and fatigue. Ask your druggist for Doan's Pills.
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Doan
Chaplin Receives Warm Welcome For Modern Times Premiere
Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times opened in New York at the Rivoli with a riotous premiere. Police used night sticks to control a large crowd as Ed ward G. Robinson Gloria Swanson Evelyn Laye Corinne Griffith and Eddie Cantor attended. Critics praised Chaplin's pantomime and the film's machine age satire despite sparse dialogue.
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New York
U.P
Charlie Chaplin
Rivoli
Hollywood
49Th
Broadway
Chaplin
Edward G. Robinson
Gloria Swanson
Evelyn Laye
Corinne Griffith
Eddie Cantor
Creomulsion Ad Promises Cure for Persistent Coughs
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a remedy for chest colds and bronchial irritation. It highlights ingredients like creosote and beechwood, claims rapid soothing of inflamed membranes, and asserts doctors and druggists endorse the product with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Revival Meeting Attracts Interest At Tabernacle Church
Revival ongoing at Tabernacle Baptist Church draws growing crowds each evening. Pastor Joe H. Hawkins of First Baptist Childress preaches with music directed by John T. Sisemore and wife. Congregation joined by two pianos and an orchestra. Evening services run 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM through this week and next.
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Tabernacle Baptist Church
Joe H. Hawkins
First Baptist Church
Childress
John T. Sisemore
One-Armed Bradford Man Begins 47500 Mile Bicycle Tour
W W Greaves 29 an unemployed cycle and motor mechanic, starts a 47500 mile ride in Bradford England. He plans to cover 130 miles daily throughout 1936 on a four bicycle tour setup.
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Bradford
Eng
U.P
W. W. Greaves
Roast Crow With Trimmings Is Tasty Dish
Sherman sportsmen held a crow dinner with seven attendees praising the meal. D. R. Ashmore prepared 70 crows as roast duck style and the party declared it the best duck they had ever eaten, urging the duck hunting season end.
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Sherman
D. R. Ashmore
Nazi Jewry bans meetings as Olympic games open
Berlin reports the third Reich bans meetings of Jewish cultural groups to curb rioting at the Winter Olympics in Garmisch Partenkirchen while Switzerland is urged to prosecute those behind Wilhelm Gustloff's assassination. Goebbels keeps the ban on Jewish cultural organizations. Aryan tutors are banned in Danzig.
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Melvin K. Whiteleather
Berlin
Third Reich
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Berne
Wilhelm Gustloff
Switzerland
Reich
Gustloff
Davos
David Frankfurter
Baron von Weizsaecker
Giuseppe Motta
Republic of Switzerland
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Bernard Rust
Gobbels
Danzig
Free City
Avoid Meats To Live Long Says Playwright Shaw
George Bernard Shaw argues the elephant and the monkey prove vegetarianism. The 79-year-old writer, who avoids meat, notes both animals live long and lively on a fleshless diet while dining with Dr. John Harvey Kellogg. He plans a possible new play and departs for Cuba and Panama with Mrs. Shaw.
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Miami
Fla
George Bernard Shaw
Animal Kingdom
John Harvey Kellogg
Shaw
Cuba
Panama
Mrs. Shaw
Gilbert Funeral Held for J R Gilbert at Griggs Chapel
Funeral rites for J R Gilbert seventy eight were to be held at Griggs Funeral Chapel at two this afternoon with Rev BE B Fincher Ellwood Park Presbyterian Church pastor officiating. Burial was in Liano Cemetery. Gilbert a retired farmer died at home on North Fillmore Street at noon yesterday. Surviving are three sons George Bud and Austin Gilbert and a daughter Mrs Tennie Hazlewood all of Amarillo. Pallbearers were Herschel Foster Hugh Honey Bob Parsley J B Wingo R R Saunders and Bill Watton.
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J. R. Gilbert
Griggs
BE. B. Fincher
Ellwood Park Presbyterian Church
Bur‘dal
Liano
Gilbert
North Fillmore Street
George Gilbert
Bud Gilbert
Austin Gilbert
Tennie Hazlewood
Amarillo
Harschel Foster
Hugh Honey
Bob Parsley
J. B. Wingo
R. R. Saunders
Bill Watton
March Deadline Set For Amarillo Income Tax Reports
Deputy revenue collectors announce a March 15 deadline for income tax returns. Ralph Kenniston a federal tax official urges immediate filing with a deputy on duty in the Amarillo federal building Room 243 from March 2 to the 15th. L P Herndon and Kenniston will visit Dalhart and other region offices to assist in completing reports. A London Bible printed in 148 is noted in Birmingham Alabama.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
Ralph Kenniston
Amarillo Federal Building
Kenniston
L. P. Herndon
Dalhart
Talley Hereford Auction At Tri-State Fair Grounds
Stockmen from several states attend the H A Talley sale of top Prince Domino Herefords at the Tri-State Fair grounds. Auctioneers Col Fred Reppert and Bar Gar tin oversee the event begun at 1 pm. Last year average sale price was 331 dollars with a top bull at 1000 and top heifer at 850.
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H. A. Talley
Tri-State
Col
Fred Reppert
Bar! Gartin
Cleaning and dressing services offered promptly
A brief note states rapid cleaning and dressing assistance available for quick tasks. The message emphasizes speed and readiness, suggesting services labelled as a “jiffy” option for chores.
Townsend Club To Meet Here Friday
Special music by Jack Koesjan will highlight the North Amarillo Townsend Club meeting Friday night. T. W. Farnsworth, secretary, announced the regular business session at 7 30 in the Pierce Street Baptist Church.
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Townsend Club
Jack Koesjan
Amarillo
T. W. Farnsworth
Pierce Street Baptist Church
Blue Star Ointment Promises Quick Itch Relief
Ad touts Blue Star Ointment as a cure for itch rash tetter foot itch ringworm and eczema. Claims tested medicines kill itching and offers money back if relief is not achieved.
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