Radio Users Elect Yates Leader In Amarillo Drive
Dr G L Yates pastor of the First Baptist church was elected chairman of radio users in Amarillo to lead a movement against conditions causing local interference to radio reception. The Amarillo hotel meeting drew many radio users dealers and Southwestern Public Service officials. A committee including J M Cook M Hancock Ford Brandenberg W F Lampe and C H Ball was named to shape the organization with an upcoming program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Yates
First Baptist Church
Amarillo
Southwestern Public Service Company
J. M. Cook
M. Hancock
Ford Brandenberg
W. F. Lampe
C. H. Ball
Miss Hamner to Speak at School Board Meeting
Miss Laura V. Hamner, superintendent of Potter county rural schools and executive board member of the Texas Teachers association, will address the school board this evening about securing the convention. Other matters on developing the school system will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura V. Hamner
Texas Teachers’ Association
Miss Hamner
Potter County
Farmer wins prize and cash for best Georgia cotton crop
Willa Rica, Ga. reports farmer W. H. Camp netted 2641.53 from five feres planted in cotton. His patch yielded twelve bales of long staple cotton, 883.23 net profit, and 536 bushels of seed. He also won 1250 prize and a Mexico trip for best Georgia crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Willa Rica
W. H. Camp
Camp
Mexico
Georgia
New York Street Cleaners Report Big Casualty List
New York reporters tally a casualty list of 2,148 for 1928 from the city’s street cleaning department officials. The figure reflects the diverse dangers faced by workers, even without public recognition or parade-worthy uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International News Service
Two Hurt In Auto Crashes Here Thursday
Amarillo police reported two pedestrian auto collisions Thursday afternoon. Frank McDowell 17 son of Captain W R McDowell suffered severe cuts and bruises and possible internal injuries after being struck at Seventh and North Pierce streets. John Jackson was the driver and no charges were filed. Doris Gibbons was hospitalized at St Anthony after being knocked down at Sixth and Harrison streets. her condition was not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Frank McDowell
W. R. McDowell
Seventh
North Pierce
McDowell
John Jackson
Street Commissioner Reports Wartime Casualty Toll
A. A. Taylor, street commissioner, states six "white wings" were killed in line of duty and 2,142 injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Taylor
White Wings
Driver Charged Over Hit and Run Involving Pedestrian
A driver faces charges after striking a woman and leaving the scene. Police say the incident occurred in a city street, prompting an investigation and subsequent arrest. The victim was treated for injuries and the suspect remains in custody.
Fish bill becomes law without governor's signature
Governor Moody allowed the fish and oyster commission bill to become law without a signature after the veto period expired at midnight. The act creates a six member commission to direct the game department replacing the former single commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Austin
Moody
Fish and Oyster Commission
Game Department
Bishop Johnson to Close Amarillo Service Tonight
Bishop Irving P. Johnson of Colorado who has led services at St Andrew's Episcopal since last Sunday will preach the closing sermon tonight. A question box will invite attendees to submit puzzling questions. Johnson has drawn comment in Amarillo for his frank pulpit remarks and witty sermons. A large crowd is expected for the conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving P. Johnson
Collorado
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Bishop Johnson
Amarillo
Solons Visit Meridian College in Texas Proposal
A legislative committee visits Meridian college in Meridian Texas. The House initially refused to appoint a committee to accept Meridian's invitation, stating they would not turn Meridian into a state institution. The Senate sent a committee and the House relented. American planes are gaining popularity in the Canary Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Austin
Meridian College
Meridian
Texas
House
Senate
Canary Islands
Permit Given For Polk Street Building Rush
A morning permit allows a brick and steel one story 60 by 140 building at 801-803 Polk Street by the C I Green estate with Albert Randal as contractor. Across Polk Street 723-728 727 Polk another 60 by 140 solar one story brick steel building by John G Wayland with George Parr as prior permit holder. Also under rapid development are a $10 000 remodel for Metropolitan Chain at 705 707 Polk and the fourteen story Santa Fe office building at Ninth and Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Street
C. l. Green
Albert Randal
John G
Wayland
George Parr
Metropolitan
Santa Fe
Ninth and Yolk Streets
L. Green
Hunger strike ends life week as revivalist named
Lima Ohio reports Conrad 27 enters final week of a hunger strike aimed at driving the devil from his father George Conrad who sits at the doorway begging him to eat. The father blames Rev. Mr. Jay Dodson for the upheaval as property changes unfold with plans to divide the area into three modern storefronts and a leased structure near the Wayland building replacing old brick buildings.
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Lima
Ohio
Tred Conrad
George Conrad
Bedeide
Conrad
Jay Dodson
Wayland
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Missouri Supreme Court
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Dial
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Frostilla
Dainty
Vanity
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Bayer
France
Wind Our
Stearns’ Tonic
Park
Davis American Oil
OWL Drug Company
Adams Dry Goods Co
New Spring
Cretonnes
New
FBI
Polk
As Clothiers
the Panhandle
Credit Jewelers
Mission Theater
Polk ST
Ee Bulova
Hurst
Credet
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Jewel
Quin
Legionnaire
POLY
Ae Neal “Bateova
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Frank E. Buckingham
Daniel B. Boone
United States Treasury Dept
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