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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1931
Page
5
Railroad notes and social items recount the Old Fiddlers Contest at the City Auditorium with prizes for fiddlers and square dancers. Tributes to local railroad staff, dances, injuries, visits, and staff movements fill the column, reflecting a bustling railroad town mood.
About 200 men will be employed in relaying track with preference to married Americans. J. A. Gillies, Santa Fe superintendent, was in Amarillo on company business. F. T. McClure will conduct air brake instruction sessions on the Plains division beginning March 4. Plans announced for the 87 mile interurban railway to Hereford.
The Tidewa project connects Houston and Port Arthur with an estimated cost near 6 million dollars. The initiative aims to improve regional infrastructure and transport links between the two coastal cities.
The Interurban Railway Company recently incorporated aims to begin operation by year end. Right of way is secured and grading is under way on the Port Arthur end. Rock Island officials Farmer and Kumero toured Amarillo this week. A work train will operate February 19 between Fritch and Stinnett to move gravel and ditcher, with crews chosen by seniority. Providence veteran machinist Westin enjoys crocheting and embroidery. a bedspread took two years to finish.
Mrs Christine Frederick a sales expert told the Aircraft Club of Detroit that the current economic downturn has strengthened family life and promoted thrift. She said the mood raised home importance, curbed spending beyond income, and fostered conservative behavior. She defined prosperity as mass consumption over mass production.
A historical note outlines the growth of a neglected market for household appliances as a new commercial focus. It discusses potential consumer demand and the importance of accessible products for everyday use.
Bridgewater Virginia church members propose a feast at the pastor's expense instead of a personal honor. The Rev. E A Wilcher bagged four gobblers this season totaling 40 pounds.
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