Marriage of Convenience in Local Play Promises Lively Winsome Comedy
The Coffer-Miller Players stage A Marriage of Convenience at the High School Auditorium tomorrow night. A witty tale follows Comte de Candile who marries for convenience to General Torigny’s daughter, then a clandestine love triangle and misunderstandings lead to eventual genuine affection and blessing from General Torigny. Also on the bill is Love in Livery very low ticket prices set at 50 cents adults and 35 cents children.
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Comte
Chevalier
Tife
Comtesse
Torigny
Henry Miller
Billie Burke
Henry Miller Theater
New York City
Coffer Miller
Alabama
Forty Thieves
Charles F. Poole
Mr. Poole
Jess Coffer
Martha Miller
Youthful prisoner describes hunger strike and past
The prisoner claims persecution drove him to attempt jail break and to fast until declared innocent. He praises jail staff and food, recounts theft, military service, and multiple incarcerations, noting a difficult past involving families and a German surname. He believes his record hurts his chances.
Old Tack’s World in Amarillo Hospital Plans and Health Note
A column by Old Tack reflects on Amarillo papers history and local life. He muses about hospital radio for patients, a future public-spirited project funded by the Globe-News, and notes a 16 year old girl learning to smoke and choosing health over cigarettes.
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Globe-News
News-Globe
Nate
Lindbergh Starts Curtiss Field Flight for Columbus
Charles Lindbergh began his inspection of transcontinental air transport landing fields today at Curtiss Field in New York. He planned a first stop in Columbus Ohio on the tour, continuing the proposed route of his expedition.
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Unitet Press
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Ohio
New York Central
Curry
Pullman Company
Amusement notes and requests in Amarillo column
A local column recounts outreach for a Tom Thumb suit for a boy, festival plans at Landergin school, and mentions residents Kathleen Childers Julia Childers Mary Jane Houck Milly Jo Houck. It also highlights W M Blake's Amarillo life, a stray dog, and a school theatre lineup with Coffer Miller Players at the high school auditorium offering affordable ticket prices.
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Kathleen Childers
Taylor Street
Julia Childers
Mary Jane Houck
Tyler Street
Milly Jo Houck
Landergin School
Publix Movie Week Promises Big Theater Celebration
Dent theaters join a national Publix Celebration Week starting Saturday through Friday with programs at each house. The Mission opens with Richard Barthelmess in Weary River, plus Lon Chaney in While the City Sleeps and stars Greta Garbo and John Gilbert in A Woman of Affairs.
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Dent
Texas
Publix Theaters Corporation
Dent Theaters
Canada
Richard Barthelmess
Weary River
Lon Chaney
Chaney
Charles Rogers
Jack Holt
Zane Grey
John Gilbert
Greta Garbo
Michael Arlin
Scott Blamed for Defeat of Prison Bill
R L Scott of Richmond blamed Senator Walter Woodul of Houston for defeating the Moody prison removal plan. Scott argued Woodul blocked prison legislation by pushing a state road bond resolution first, costing six votes to pass in the house.
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New Venire Sought in McCloskey Case
Congressman elect Augustus L. McCloskey faces further delay in his vote fraud indictment. A special panel of 35 veniremen reported, and Judge Moore recessed court to 2 PM for drawing more names from the jury wheel and for sheriff pickup of additional venire.
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Augustus L. McCloskey
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State Awards Contracts for Highway Work in Texas
The Texas state highway commission awarded multiple contracts on February 20. Awards include Refugio county projects: Arkansa river bridge to R W Briggs and Company for 45360 and Mission bridge to Monarch Engineering Company for 79988. Other bids cover road work on highway 128, bridges and culverts, and several county projects across Kaufman Taylor Trinity Cottle Motley counties. Routing of the Fort Worth Jacksboro road referred to the highway engineer.
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San Antonio
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Morrison and Coleman
Taylor County
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Fraternity Debate Sparks UT Student Council Clash
Non fraternity students outnumber fraternities in council seats with 3700 to 1300. Byron Skelton notes snobocracy, while H E Fletcher challenges fraternity scholastic records. Marvin Brown argues fraternities don’t ruin the honor system. W L McGill backs Greek life. Dr Benedict cites faculty study and supervised role for Greek organizations.
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Fort Worth
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Ex- Students Association
University of Texas
Regents
Benedict
Cazzell Presents Gun History to Old Tack
D Cazzell of the Cazzell Auto Trim Shop presented a complete history of warfare and hunting firearms to Old Tack. He also gave a catalog to the Panhandle-Plains Historical Society at Canyon. Printed by Francis Bannerman Sons of New York, a long established dealer of old guns and relics.
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D. Cazzell
Cazzell
Plains
Liberty and technology shape the modern age
The article argues liberty requires action in speech and writing, notes Britain's rule over vast Asia with few leaders, and discusses railroads losing passenger share to cars while aviation and new train car ideas emerge. It cites Lindbergh and the moving role of air routes, then compares world car output and religious diversity at Columbia College amid shifts in belief.
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Chevrolet
General Motors
Columbia College
New York
Van Sweringen Plan Proposes Massive Rail Merger Network
A proposed rail merger would unify Van Sweringen lines with Erie Nickel Plate Pere Marquette and Hocking Valley plus Wheeling and Lake Erie, totaling about 13 000 miles and a 2 560 000 000 capital base. It seeks quarter interests in multiple eastern roads and joint stakes with NY Central, Pennsylvania, and B and O.
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Wolcott Plans Postgraduate Course for Oculists in Amarillo
Dr Claude Wolcott founder of Texas first eye glasses institution announces a postgraduate course for oculists optometrists and opticians to be held soon in Amarillo. Determinations in the course rest on personal study and practice plus discoveries from other leading professionals with classes in the Oliver Eakle building.
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Texas
Amarillo
Oliver-Eakle
Comforting Amargo Night Climate Compared to Wichita
A letter recounts summer contrasts between Wichita Falls and Amarillo. The writer recalls July in Wichita and blissful Amarillo nights with cool air and blankets. The piece reflects humorous nostalgia and playful exchange about regional weather.
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Amarillo
Alaska
Wichita
Humphreys P T Sponsors Box Supper
The Humphreys Highland School PTA sponsors a musical program and box supper at the school starting 8 oclock Friday night. Music pupils under Miss Ventura Smith present the program. Proceeds fund PTA expenses. coffee and cocoa are free. admission is free.
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Humphreys Highland School
C. L. Griffith
Sleet sweeps Northwest Texas and Southern Oklahoma
The season's heaviest sleet fell over Northwest Texas and Southern Oklahoma with temperatures noted across several Texas towns. Some areas report warming by noon after a cold night, while others record freezing rain and minor traffic incidents as ground frost thaw begins.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Colorado
Pampa
North Plains
Brownsville
Waco
Breckenridge
Corsicana
Insanity Claim of Teague Under Fire
Allan Teague 50 on trial for murder over the slaying of W. A. Hoskins, Myra post master. Dr. C L Maxwell testified Teague knew right from wrong and showed no hallucinations as claimed by the defense. Jury selection completed. Teague pleaded not guilty. Hoskins died Nov 24 after being fatally shot.
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Gainesville
Tex
Allan Teague
W. A. Hoskins
Myra
C. L. Maxwell
Teague
Hoskins
Traffic fines in police court for red light violation
Two people appeared in police court this morning and were fined ten dollars each for running a red light.
At the Theaters First Day for Pola Negri and More
The FAIR presents Loves of an Actress with Pola Negri in its first day showing alongside The MISSION The Redeeming Sin featuring Dolores Costello about a woman reforming through love. Vitaphone vaudeville and Movietone News roll. DeANDI Hot News with Bebe Daniels debuts. The Lewis Players, The NATO Bufe Emerson and his orchestra perform.
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Dolores Costello
Vitaphone Vaudeville and Movietone News
Deandi
Bebe Daniels
Lewis
NATO Bufe Emerson
The Goose Grease Cure Through the Years
A nostalgic verse recalls old time remedies for a cold from goose grease to camphor oil. Families, with senna, flaxseed tea, licorice, tar and glycerine, improvised cures and warned against the dreaded croup while a child endures stubborn illness.
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Gray
Markets Echo Across U.S. Livestock and Commodities
Across major markets on February 20, hogs and cattle showed mixed to steady demand with top hogs at 10.26 in Kansas City and 10.70 in Chicago for 220 pounds. Cattle and calves ranged with varied prices, while cotton in New York and New Orleans opened lower before partial recovery. Grain and grain futures rose on new crop prospects as weather concerns persist.
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March
Hoover to Meet Coolidge in White House Talks
President-Elect Hoover plans 3 p.m. White House talk with President Coolidge and renews discussions on topics for outgoing and incoming administrations. He returns from Florida and holds breakfast with Indiana Senator Watson and Connecticut Representative Tilson as Republican leaders in the new Congress.
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Connecticut
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